Aug. 23 2007
From the perspective of your prospects and clients, expertise is not a point of value nor of differentiation, it is merely the minimum criteria to allow you entry into the marketplace. The market does... View More
July 18 2007
Despite the exhaustive research that proves the endless benefits of regular activity exist, an astounding 50% to 60% of adults are still... View More
July 18 2007
Training and wellness coaching are complementary services, but they are not necessarily a bundled package. In fact, many clients who diligently show up for their training sessions still struggle with weight... View More
July 18 2007
As fitness and wellness professionals, many have worked hundreds of hours to hone their craft and have spent significant dollars to receive the education and certifications to allow them to positively... View More
July 10 2007
Can the food we eat ward off disease? There's no doubt about it -- especially if you combine that with some daily exercise. As many as one-third of all cancer cases are related to a poor diet and a sedentary... View More
June 14 2007
We, as fitness and wellness professionals, pursue a noble undertaking, but if you compare the financial state of wellness of the average fitness professional to the financial state of wellness of the average... View More
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June 14 2007
As our industry continues to grow, so will the entrance of new fitness professionals and certified trainers into our fitness facilities and wellness centers. Competence is no longer a point of differentiation... View More
May 8 2007
BOULDER, Colo. – May 8, 2007 - Body Bar Systems, Inc., a premier fitness company specializing in products and educational tools for fitness enthusiasts of all ages... View More
April 24 2007
I met Dalton in 2006, and if I had to describe him in a word, I'd choose, "serious." At one point, I thought he was going to smile... but I dismissed it as gas. He certainly wasn't going to win the Happy... View More
April 24 2007
Aquatic equipment is growing in popularity, function and design. In the past 10 years, the aquatic equipment industry has exploded with well-designed, beneficial options for use in group fitness, personal... View More
April 24 2007
Ask 10 small business owners, "What is a brand?", and typically, you will get a listing of actual brands, "Coke, Mercedes, Nike." For most people — even longtime entrepreneurs — defining a... View More
April 24 2007
"To charge or not to charge for group fitness classes" is a question that has inspired many a lively conversation and has kept numerous facility owners and operators up to the wee hours of the morning... View More
March 26 2007
More and more individuals are taking charge of their health as they learn about the benefits of a regular fitness program. This change is not limited... View More
March 26 2007
The popularity of Pilates in the fitness world has continually grown since it was created in the early 1920s by Joseph Pilates. Originally known as "Contrology," this fitness program consisted of a series... View More
March 26 2007
Are you trying to juggle your time, career, clients, family and exercise? Well, rest assured; you're certainly not alone! In the many stages of life, balance is a never-ending act. In fact, take a good... View More
March 26 2007
Editor's Note: So many fitness professionals have the same dream: your own fitness business. Yet, reaching these entrepreneurial goals are sometimes more difficult than you could have ever imagined. But... View More
Feb. 22 2007
Memberships, in all sizes and types of facilities, continue to rise each year and today represent more than 50 million across the US. Personalized exercise prescription has long been the number one ancillary... View More
Feb. 22 2007
Although running a business can be both stressful and challenging, it is also extremely exciting and highly rewarding. It is invigorating to build something from the ground up and watch it grow and prosper.... View More
Jan. 16 2007
His plan was to be a psychologist. But plans can change. Twenty-four years later, Rick Sikorski is now the founder and President of the largest personal training organization in the world — Fitness... View More
Nov. 22 2006
We thought we would put together a few questions and answers to help all those who are interested in our program. If we have missed anything, or there was another question you wished to ask, please call... View More