From wall colors to how many pieces of equipment to include in a space, there are a lot of things to consider when your club is opening a new location. However, one major thing to ...
Now more than ever we have an opportunity — a moment in history to redefine our industry, to better serve our members and communities, and to reshape their perception of what we offer. With ...
When your club is studying trends in the industry, you are probably focused on equipment or programming. But have you considered flooring? Mark Miller, the COO of Merritt Clubs, said flooring may seem like a ...
Like a moth to a flame, children out of school are drawn to swimming pools. And if you want to capitalize on a major opportunity to increase club attendance during the summer, especially out of ...
Even our industry leaders need inspiration sometimes, and podcasts are a very convenient way to be inspired while doing busy work or driving to the office. There are countless great shows — in and outside ...
Adaptation is necessary in the fitness industry. The most successful clubs are embracing change and regularly rolling out new improvements. Renovations in particular are a great way to generate interest while preventing your gym’s atmosphere ...
Holiday season is upon us, and traditionally usage in clubs goes in the tank. How can we keep our members engaged and using our clubs during this critical season? Here are five ideas to get ...
I recently had the opportunity to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It was a pretty amazing experience, and it occurred to me how member retention is a lot like your air ...
Andrew Lingelbach, training program manager and manager on duty at Merritt Clubs, has been a great influence on fellow coworkers and members in a little over three years of employment. “Andrew suffers from an eye ...
Transformation is a central aspect of life. For caterpillars, this process is called metamorphosis, in which the insect undergoes a remarkable transformation into an entirely new form — a butterfly. In the health club world, ...
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