by J. Annesi
Hiring Trainers Who Motivate Clients
By Jim Annesi, PhD
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magine taking the guesswork out of hiring qualified, competent and skilled personal fitness trainers capable of motivating and
What Traits Work?
Research for the study was conducted in fitness facilities in the Northeast and Midwest United States. Supervisors of five training departments were asked to select (from a prepared list) specif...
by Chalene Johnson
6 Steps to Productive Meetings
By Chalene Johnson
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here are some things in life that we all dread attending: funerals, dentist appointments, tax audits and, let's not forget, staff meetings. It's really too bad that staff meetings have come to share such poor company. Maybe your company's get-togethers are not that bad, but they
probably could benefit from a few key changes. Before you can mak...
by Chalene Johnson
If you answered “True” to more than two of these questions, it’s time to take action! What can you, as an employee, do to make your next staff meeting more enjoyable? Simple: Get involved. Face it, staff meetings are as certain as death and taxes—but they do not have to be as daunting. Taking a few moments to prepare for your next staff meeting will ensure that you get more out of it, gain respect from your boss and coworkers and actually enjoy the experience.
First, begin by following a few basic ground rules:
Free Training
as sound investments, and has a training course fund budgeted for such purposes. Besides training and certification, the Y's fitness instructors receive other employee extras--most of which, naturally, are geared toward fitness. "I occasionally give gifts like fitness tapes," Turner says. "And since I attend fitness conferences and conventions, I always bring back shirts and other f...
by Ryan Halvorson
Understanding why members remain loyal to fitness facilities may help managers and owners with their direct marketing efforts—and beef up retention rates. Here are the top reasons individuals stay members, says the most recent IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report: 2012 Health Club Activity, Usage, Trends & Analysis, produced by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association.
There are many misconceptions about selling and many of them are negative. Thankfully, sales is changing and the old ways of closing deals with a “pitch" are over. Sales is now all about making connections that lead to lasting partnerships. These new methods are especially effective for fitness business owners looking to grow their business in a meaningful way.newsletter_teaser: There are many misconceptions about selling and many of them are negative. Thankfully, sales is changing and the old ways of closing deals with a “pitch" are over. Sales is now all about making connections that lead to lasting partnerships. These new methods are especially effective for fitness business owners looking to grow their business in a meaningful way.
by Patricia Kirk
An inspired business model is one in which employees genuinely want to generate a positive vibration that makes members feel special. In this membership culture, people not only join your facility; they thrive there. newsletter_teaser: An inspired business model is one in which employees genuinely want to generate a positive vibration that makes members feel special. In this membership culture, people not only join your facility; they thrive there. What are the best behaviors for creating an inspired customer service experience?
by Carrie Myers Smith
At some point in your personal training career you may seek financial support. Before locking in a traditional loan, you might look into these alternative sources for funding your new gym or business venture.newsletter_teaser: At some point in your personal training career you may seek financial support. Before locking in a traditional loan, you might look into these alternative sources for funding your new gym or business venture.
by Judy Meyer
Located in Boston, The Club by George Foreman III offers
BOX-FIIT 360™.
Participants complete 36 minutes of
circuits, visiting 12 individual stations. The class combines cardio, strength and boxing through a variety of training modalities, including suspension exercises, rowing, biking, kettlebells, boxing, jump rope and turf exercises. The workouts change weekly to provide members with new goals.
by Stephanie Vlach, MS
Change is inevitable. Organizations restructure, fitness facility ownership turns over, and managers come and go. Although change can be positive, the mere thought of it breeds anxiety and fear for many. As a manager, it’s your responsibility to guide employees through these potentially difficult times. newsletter_teaser: Change is inevitable. Organizations restructure, fitness facility ownership turns over, and managers come and go. Although change can be positive, the mere thought of it breeds anxiety and fear for many. As a manager, it’s your responsibility to guide employees through these potentially difficult times.
