In a day where health and fitness have never been more popular, community fitness centers are still falling short and leaving vast droves of users uninspired and under-equipped. Thankfully sharpening the look and functionality of the average fitness center is easy to do when considering the common pitfalls fitness amenities experience. Here are the most […]
Category Archives: Fitness
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Feb
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Managing and motivating gym staff can play a crucial role in ensuring the success of your gym. Generally, a team of people or an individual without a support system is bound to fail and will just eventually leave. Here are some best practices for managing and motivating your gym staff: Lead by Example Leading by […]
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Integrating technology into your gym is important because it can help streamline operations, improve customer experience, and increase revenue. Technology can automate manual processes, reduce workload and increase efficiency. Additionally, technology can enhance the customer experience by offering interactive workouts, etc. virtual classes which can attract and retain more members. By leveraging digital marketing strategies […]
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Preventative maintenance is the practice of regularly inspecting, cleaning, and servicing equipment and machinery to prevent breakdowns and prolong their lifespan. By performing preventative maintenance on your equipment, fitness facilities can significantly reduce the cost of operation by minimizing downtime and expensive repairs! Here are some general services that are commonly offered in preventative maintenance: […]
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If your typical Christmas looks like less time working out, more drinking, less motivation, and eating until your stomach hurts, then… you’re not alone. With office parties, Christmas shopping, and family gatherings, it can be hard to stick to your health and fitness routine during the holiday season. So, here’s the deal: you won’t be […]
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The Emergence of the Home Gym After Lockdowns The fitness sector has seen a slow but steady rise in the popularity of home gyms. On the other hand, they shot up in 2020 (the first wave of virus lockdowns caused the biggest peak.) In fact, between 2019 and 2021, the fitness industry lost approximately $5 […]
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You have one feature, one function, one asset within your property that’s able to connect with one hundred percent of your clients. What is that feature? Well, what is the number one New Year’s resolution? What is the number one topic on social media? What is the number one thought of everyone? It is health […]
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Like the office, classroom, and movie theater, the fitness facility has come home. Apartment and hotel gyms have been increasing in popularity for several years. As health precautions have pushed us out of many public spaces, home-based fitness has become an even more critical part of staying healthy and practicing self-care. If you run a […]
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A fitness center is more than just a place to work out; it’s also a place to relax and interact with other people as you get your workout done. Going to a fitness center is an immersive experience. Some of the most successful facilities include many gym features that contribute to the sort of member […]
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The benefits of exercise extend beyond increases in stamina and muscle mass. Physical fitness, weight loss, and a longer lifespan are just few of the benefits of regular exercise. But that’s not why most people work out regularly. Regular exercise is popular among health-conscious individuals because of the immense sense of well-being it provides. They […]
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Gyms are filthy. There are germs everywhere, and in most cases, nothing is done about it. In fact, according to a survey of 1,000 gym-goers, sanitary practices were the respondents’ biggest pet peeve. This study makes sense considering it has been discovered that each piece of gym equipment has more than 1 million germs per […]
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Fitness: The Top Growing Industry The fitness industry is positioned for incredible growth in the coming years as fitness trends undergo a seismic shift away from commercial gyms. Before the pandemic only 18% of gym membership holders actually went to the gym, and since the pandemic, that statistic has not rebounded. In fact, gyms are […]
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With the American economy entering into a recession, how will you keep your business profitable? The answer to keeping your business profitable is equipping and enhancing a fitness amenity on your property. The Center of Profit According to the National Apartment Association, community fitness centers are considered a “must-have” for any property. Hotel guests who […]
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It Took a Life Time to do This Life Time Fitness, yes the giant membership gym, has extended their company into the multi-family real estate industry by creating Life Time Living and it is exactly how it sounds. Life Time living is the new multi-functional living branch of Life Time Fitness that is opening nationwide. […]
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We’ve all heard of ways to renovate your fitness center from the ground up, and let’s face it -it all looks pretty cool. The latest high tech gear, new weights,carpet,wood accents – it looks like an episode of an HGTV program showcasing a multi-million dollar mansion.However, we also have to face the fact that fitness […]
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Today’s modern fitness center is light years beyond the “gyms” of yesteryear.Modern fitness centers serve a rapidly evolving fitness market that caters to different sub-sets of fitness styles and demographics. It’s crucial to understand these contemporary functional and aesthetic directions and how they function so that you can appropriately identify your target clientele and improve […]