January Digital Focus : fitness

January Digital Focus : fitness THIS MONTH, AB highlights fitness coverage compiled from our extensive archive

University of Oregon Student Recreation Center

MAKING ROOM FOR FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING IN MAINSTREAM HEALTH CLUBS

What does it take for gyms of all varieties to take full advantage of the functional strength training trend?

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KEEPING UP ON CARDIO EQUIPMENT TRENDS

The rowing machine, a tried-and-true — if somewhat neglected — staple is being hailed by some as the successor to group cycling.

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Oklahoma University's Rowing Facility

HOW TO SUCCEED IN MEMBERSHIP SALES

"We are happy to admit that we're not very good at selling, but what we have done well recently is create a sales culture that is consistent with everything else we do in our business, and our staff has responded positively." — AB Columnist Rob Bishop

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CARDIO EQUIPMENT LEASING STRATEGIES FOR FITNESS CENTERS

Depending on the goals and priorities of the fitness club owner, leasing fitness equipment may be an attractive option.

THREE LEASE CATEGORIES

Dollar buy-out option
Fair-market value leases
Fair-market value leases

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Properly Cleaning and Disinfecting Fitness Equipment

No one wants to use any machine that has lost its luster and smells of day-old sweat.

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HOW GROUP TRAINING BRINGS VARIETY, CHALLENGE TO FITNESS

A modern-day circuit might include biking, hand cycling, rowing, running on a treadmill and reps on a suspension rig. Group exercise has become group training.

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HOW LIGHTING CHANGES THE GROUP FITNESS ENVIRONMENT

The success of a fitness business hinges on retention and keeping users coming back, which, in turn, means keeping them motivated. The right lighting can make or break it.

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FITNESS CENTER INSURANCE NEEDS AND TIPS

Most fitness center owners and managers don't give their insurance policies a second thought - until they have a claim and find out they aren't completely covered.

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TIPS FOR MAINTAINING AND REPLACING WEIGHT ROOM FLOORING

Schools are focusing more on their weight room flooring as they prioritize the user's safety and performance, while also being cognizant of the bacteria, including MRSA, lurking beneath that flooring.

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ADDING FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH EQUIPMENT TO THE WEIGHT ROOM

Before you swap out the seated fly machine for a set of sledge hammers, be sure to consider the key differences.

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