The ebbs and flows of the fitness industry remain ever changing. Nevertheless, clubs are still rebounding strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent inflation spike.
Chris Craytor, the CEO of ACAC Fitness & Wellness, CEO of Welld Health and Chair of the IHRSA Board of Directors, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss industry trends, including the popularity of strength training and recovery.
They also chat about industry challenges such as the rising costs of real estate/construction and hiring and retaining great staff. Craytor then shares his advice for other business leaders and provides an update on advocacy.
Listen to the full conversation below.
Show Notes
- At 1:00 Craytor provides an update on how things are going at ACAC along with exciting new developments at the club.
- Learn what Craytor says are the current trends in the fitness industry and how his club is incorporating them at 1:52.
- At 3:22 hear what some of the biggest opportunities and challenges are facing the industry at the start of 2024.
- Craytor details hiring/staffing challenges his clubs are facing and provides tips for overcoming those at 5:26.
- At 7:40 Craytor shares his top advice for business leaders when it comes to leading in today’s climate.
- Learn what are some of the most exciting possibilities are for the fitness industry at 11:18.
- At 15:14 Craytor provides an update on political advocacy and what club leaders should be aware of.
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