Fitness Industry Leaders Focus on Planning for the Future
Being a leader means you can “advocate for one of the best products being ‘sold,’” according to ILC member Paula Neubert.
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Advocacy Can Positively Impact Your Gym’s Bottom Line
It is critically important for club operators to know about pending litigation, court decisions, and legislation that impacts their business, says Mark Durall, general manager at Olympic Athletic Club.
Want to Succeed in the Fitness Industry? Ignore the Status Quo
Every facet of the industry can have an impact on someone’s life. You “have the opportunity to make a career of helping people help themselves,” says David Van Daff of Fusionetics.
The Fitness Industry 'Enhances the Lives of Millions'
The fitness industry impacts lives every day, going “far beyond the calories burned, the inches lost or gained, dumbbells, treadmills, and walls,” according to ILC member Anna Welsh.
5 Ways Gyms Can Effectively Communicate with Politicians
Your local and national legislators want to hear from you. IHRSA Assistant Vice President of Government Relations Jeff Perkins has some advice on the best ways to reach with lawmakers.
Surround Yourself with a Team that Betters Your Health Club
Surround yourself with the best people and build a stellar team by first recognizing your own strengths and weakness, Steve Capezzone of Healthtrax International advises.
Good Fitness Industry Leaders Give More Details & Direction
People do not operate the same way. Give your staff the details and tools they need in order to succeed, advises ILC member Karen Raisch-Siegel of LifeWorks of Southwest General.
Lessons in Fitness Leadership: Great People Deliver Great Experiences
To deliver experiences that go beyond members’ expectations, you need to first cultivate a team of great people, says Derek Gallup, EVP of GFORCES at UFC Gym.
Opioid Regulations, the Fitness Industry, & Your Business
States are proposing—and enacting—laws that require public spaces to have naloxone on site. Learn about the legislation IHRSA is tracking to ensure your health club is up to speed.
New Overtime Regulations Could Affect Your Gym’s Bottom Line
You might need to rethink how you compensate your gym's employees if these proposed Department of Labor laws go into effect.