The onboarding process is key to get new personal trainers accustomed to the club’s culture, ensure they’re prepared to be on their own and help them stand out from competition. Ethan Smoorenburg, the regional director ...
One thing that can help your members see better results and set your club apart is a successful nutrition program. While these programs can be challenging to get off the ground, it’s not an impossible ...
When Bruce Thompson opened Prairie Athletic Club in 1976, he only had one goal in mind: bringing the game of racquetball, a game he was very passionate about, to his hometown of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. ...
Each New Year is a chance to reflect on the highs and lows of the past year. Many people use this time to set goals and resolutions for the next 365 days. Below, industry leaders ...
For the past 14 years, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released the results of its survey predicting the top worldwide fitness trends. New to this year’s survey was the inclusion of mind-body ...
Yoga is increasing in popularity in the U.S. and it’s not going anywhere. According to Lori Lowell, a Gold’s Gym franchisee, if there is one program for clubs to focus on, it’s yoga. Before starting ...
Many clubs have members who are dedicating their time to train for marathons and triathlons, but how do you know if your club is supporting these members properly? Erin Carson, the owner and operator of ...
Having a human resources (HR) professional is vital to ensure your club gets the most out of its employees. According to Courtenay Casaccio, the vice president of people experience at Midtown Athletic Clubs, if you own or ...
According to Dr. Paul Bedford, the director of Retention Guru, only 67% of members in the U.S. and Canada retain their memberships for at least 12 months. With a statistic like this, the first 30, 60 ...
Force Fitness Club, located in Ridgewood, New York, knows how to go with the flow. When Mike Romer opened Force in 2008, he had a goal to open his own personal training studio, but it ...
