Interestingly enough, back pain is one of the most prevalent illnesses,and it can easily be treated with exercise. Exercise as treatment is a radical departure from that which has been prescribed for most Americans in the past. Typically, surgery or other invasive forms of treatment are prescribed, with little or no results. Continue reading…
Fitness
The sedentary population hates us. Gone are the days when it was OK for them to lead couch potato lifestyles. Ten to 20 years ago, exercise was more of an individual choice. Those of us who chose to be physically active did so because it made us look and feel good. But those who didn’t, hey, it was up to them to decide what kind of lifestyle they chose to live, right? Continue reading…
Kickboxing is probably one of the most popular group exercise classes you have at your fitness facility, but some of the moves may be too advanced for beginning members, leaving them at risk for injury. In traditional martial arts studios, kickboxing is taught in slow, gradual levels, and students develop their skills in strength, balance, speed, flexibility and coordination over time. In health clubs, kickboxing classes are generally fast-paced and focused on aerobic training to burn calories. Continue reading…
If you slalom or wakeboard, strong thighs are a must. Because your legs are in an unnatural position, they are forced to work harder than usual. Strong quadriceps are less likely to cramp or fatigue. Your gluteals get a new workout as you turn and twist your body in this unusual stance. Squats are an essential exercise for strong quadriceps and gluteal muscles. Continue reading…
“The premier club management systems developers,” according to Ivey, “continually assess the marketplace, reviewing their customers’ requirements and suggestions, to provide new features and capabilities.” Continue reading…
lMany clubs fail to realize the importance of image when designing their printed aerobics schedule. Once a copy of the schedule leaves the building, it’s out there for the world to see. Whether a member drops it in a parking lot or passes it on to friends, you can be assured that many people other than members look at your schedule of classes.
A schedule looks best when it is professionally printed. The impression it makes far exceeds those that are handwritten or typed. If your budget is tight, it may be possible to trade a free membership for a printer’s services, or allow the printer free advertising on the club’s premises. Continue reading…
The hiring process is just one of the many situations in which an employee manual can come in handy. By reviewing it with instructor candidates, they know right away what will be expected of them as your employees. If they can’t comply with the requirements, you’ll have saved time and avoided misunderstandings by bringing it to light early. Continue reading…
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Use fabric as the backing to your bulletin boards. Optimally, you will find a fabric in the same color as your decor. Fabrics of medium weight in cottons, linens and man-made materials are best. They recover from the pin and staple holes the best. Continue reading…
It’s February, and as you walk by a bulletin board promoting your “latest” fitness programs (the background colors are red and green), you”re thinking, once again, “I”ve really got to update that bulletin board! That”s been up since Christmas.” Sound familiar? Or perhaps you are the person who finds yourself tearing down flyers from events that have already passed. Perhaps you are struggling to understand why your members say things like “Oh! If I had known about that, I would have signed up!” when you”ve had flyers, posters and brochures around your facility for weeks. Continue reading…
These appear to be the first two studies showing significant weight and fat loss with E+C derived from herbal extracts. One study found very few adverse effects while the other (Metabolife 356) questioned the long-term safety of the No. 1 selling thermogenic product in the country. Continue reading…
