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Running a fitness club safely is a constant, often invisible balancing act. From equipment maintenance to staff training to emergency preparedness, operators juggle countless details...

When people think about fitness programming, the images usually come easily: a spinning class, a small group session or a personal trainer pushing someone through...

For most clubs, retention is the real profit driver. Attracting new members requires heavy marketing spend, discounted offers and staff time. Keeping existing members costs...

Dan Young, president and CEO of Performance Food Centers, shares essential equipment for shake bar success. Operating a successful shake bar relies on having the...

Six questions with Steve Padis, the CFO and executive vice president of strategy for Barry's. 1. How did you get your start in the fitness...

Vinny Sansone discovered a passion for fitness at a young age while working out with friends in a basement during the late 1970s. He found...

Matt Goebel was a multi-unit franchise owner who was tired of juggling six to 10 logins to complete basic daily tasks. He knew the industry...

As interest in strength training surges, club operators are rethinking class formats, facility layouts and retention strategies. Strength training has become the centerpiece of the...