Pilates-based exercise meets the sophisticated demands of the mind/ body enthusiast, and takes quality instruction and smart marketing. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Start a Pilates-Based Program
January 24th, 2012Court Requirements
January 17th, 2012The number of racquetball courts a club has will obviously impact programming possibilities. A good average is from four to eight courts. Tournaments need at least four, and with three or fewer, the programming potential for leagues, round robins, open court time, lessons and clinics is diminished. Read the rest of this entry »
The Art of Networking
January 16th, 2012Networking is its own reward: Building strong, genuine, personal and business relationships not only pays off in tips about new opportunities, but also in expanding your skills in influence and negotiation. Not to mention that it makes us happier, more interesting people by exposing us to tools and ideas we might not stumble across on our own, regardless of how resourceful we are.
Group Activity Ideas
January 9th, 2012Consider the following list of group activity ideas for implementation at your facility:
* Cross-training lectures — what your options are, how to do it and how to remain injury-free.
* Sport-specific conditioning for skiing, jumping, ball and racquet sports.
* Sports lessons, such as tennis, in-line skating, scuba diving, swimming, triathlons and cycling. Read the rest of this entry »
PC shines as centre of entertainment universe
January 4th, 2012As the microchip invades the entertainment world, we are seeing a blurring of the concept of “entertainment equipment.”
While the traditional entertainment industry talks about high-definition television as the wave of the future, the high-technology industry is making personal computers the centre of the TV universe.
Happy Holidays Giving Tree, Part 2
December 12th, 2011The Following Years
The fourth season of Happy Holidays Giving Trees is approaching, and some modifications to the program have been made. In the second year, employees were allowed to buy any gift they wanted for the children, rather than limiting themselves to fitness items. The shelter also provided a list of items that the children needed. If people bought items that were on a certain child’s wish list, a tag was attached to the gift so it was easily identified by the shelter staff when the presents were dropped off. So many children were on the list in 1995 that a paper tree on a bulletin board near the artificial pine tree was needed to accommodate all the tags. That year, gifts for almost 70 children were provided. One of our divisions that had ownership in a motion picture company provided each child with a cassette tape soundtrack from a popular kid’s movie. Read the rest of this entry »
Treat Hair Loss With Propecia!
December 9th, 2011This well-known hair growth treatment halts hair loss and encourages the growth of new hair. Millions of women and men suffer from hair loss. Anecdotal evidence suggests that this problem is most widespread among males. Read the rest of this entry »
Happy Holidays Giving Tree, Part 1
December 5th, 2011Did you know that you can positively impact more than just the fitness levels of today’s youth at your health club? While many children aren’t exercising enough, some have more pressing problems than being out of shape. Many are victims of violence, drugs, poverty, lack of family, etc. Because of trends like these, movements are under way at many health and recreational clubs to involve youth in alternative activities or to provide them with assistance. Read the rest of this entry »
Relieving Stress by Reducing Clutter. Part 3
November 28th, 2011So you may have to motivate yourself. Before you bring another thing into your house, consider taking the first steps to organize what’s already there. The experts tell us how:
1. Put YOU in your new order. Where do you really want to dump your coat when you walk in the door? Your organizing system is unique, with a design based on your natural habits and goals, said Morgenstern. Read the rest of this entry »
Relieving Stress by Reducing Clutter. Part 2
November 28th, 2011It can be that tough these days to have a bubble bath or read a book, never mind get that report in on time.
“We live in a very stressful, high-speed time,” said Morgenstern. “You’ve got to be ready for whatever comes at you.” Read the rest of this entry »