Ten years ago it never occurred to Billy Malkovich that he would be working in the fitness industry — he was dead set on becoming a lawyer and politician on Capitol Hill. However, like many things in life, direction changed for Malkovich. He graduated from Arizona State University, worked for Senator John McCain in Washington [...]
We know that obesity is a serious issue and it’s something that we work towards fighting everyday. However, recent studies have found that statewide initiatives aren’t hitting their goal. According to the Center for Disease Control, no state met the country’s Healthy People 2010 goal to lower obesity to 15 percent. The goals of Healthy [...]
Zumbatomic® is an original workout program for boys and girls ages 4-12 that combines international and contemporary rhythms with hip dance steps to get children enjoying exercise. Each Zumbatomic® workout incorporates games and activities to teach children coordination, discipline, confidence and teamwork. “The philosophy behind the Zumba Fitness program is the key combination of fitness [...]
Members desire great amounts of social activity. They come to the club to be around other people, and to get fit. Group X gives members something they aren’t used to. It builds community and lets them interact with each other, as they get fit. “Group fitness is popular because you are not working out alone,” [...]
Canton Club in Baltimore, Md. has launched “AIR YOGA.” This new innovative type of Yoga, designed by Cecelia Bellomo, is being introduced exclusively at Canton Club. Belomo is an E-RYT and has been teaching both yoga & Pilates for 10 years. She has been instructing at Canton Club since 2007. Air Yoga merges together standard [...]
There are so many options within the design and architecture of clubs that the whole process can get confusing. To alleviate some stress, enjoy a quick walk through the virtual club, provided by the minds that have designed some of the most beautiful and functional clubs in the industry. A Look from The Outside Curb [...]
In certain instances drastic changes must occur to ensure growth. In the fitness industry, the changes don’t always have to do with the size of the club, its design or the classes it offers. Sometimes, it takes a leader to take a good look around and remove the dead weight. Karen Raisch-Siegel, the executive director [...]
SAN RAMON, Calif. – 24 Hour Fitness has gone ‘mobile’. The company recently introduced My24 – an iPhone application and Mobile Web site that brings fitness management features directly to a mobile device. Users can now locate clubs while on the move, review club amenities, look up class schedules and access a variety of fitness [...]
Fix Studio in Minneapolis has branched out from the regular health and fitness club. The club is geared towards performance athletes that have a desire to push themselves to their peak performance. The clientele varies from Olympic athletes to people who are trying to run their first 5k. The club helps people’s overall athletic performance [...]
Getting members into fitness classes can be a hassle. However, by developing classrooms that are welcoming to members, clubs will be able to involve more members in their group exercise classes. Mona Zignego wrote ‘Six Tips for Making Your Fitness Class Participants Feel at Home,’ for Fitcommerce.com. Take a look at her tips to help [...]
