By: Hope Osborn Last April a fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas killed 15 people. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the owners with 24 violations, including, according to an October 2013 New York Times article, “unsafe handling and storage of explosive and flammable chemicals, missing labels on storage tanks, failing to pressure-test… Continue reading CODE BLUE … or Was That CODE YELLOW?
Author: Gabriel Motta
Why You Should Find a Workout Buddy
By: Lacey Thacker It’s entirely possible you are one of the gym-goers for whom motivation is never a problem—you never get bored, you never skip, and you wouldn’t dream of cutting your cardio short. If so, this article is still for you. I am not one of those people. I need something to get me… Continue reading Why You Should Find a Workout Buddy
Superfoods: What are they and what makes them SUPER?
By: Lacey Thacker Superfoods are all the rage, and have been for quite some time. We’re pretty sure we should be eating them on a regular, or even daily, basis. Despite their popularity, the question remains: What exactly is a superfood? A superfood is food exceptionally high in nutrients or antioxidants. These foods supply a… Continue reading Superfoods: What are they and what makes them SUPER?
How to Stay Hydrated During Your Workouts
By: Lacey Thacker When you’re at the gym, pounding it out on the treadmill or lifting a heavy set, you may be familiar with a special feeling that comes over you—thirst. Though perhaps more commonplace than we’d like to admit, it’s more serious than it seems—it’s a signal you’re already dehydrated. It’s easy for it… Continue reading How to Stay Hydrated During Your Workouts
Healthy lifestyle and living when traveling
By: Steven Thrash It’s hard enough to stick to a physical fitness regimen and diet when you’re trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but then throw in the pitfalls associated with traveling that complicate your best laid plans. Whether you are taking a business trip or a well-deserved vacation, you must carefully manage the following… Continue reading Healthy lifestyle and living when traveling
Studies Show You Can Have It All
Studies Show You Can Have It All—Looks, Smarts, and Long Life By: Hope Osborn Did you know that routine exercise can add years to your life? That isn’t news to most people. It is common knowledge routine exercise decreases health risks. By decreasing that risk, you decrease the risk of disease decreases risk of fatality… Continue reading Studies Show You Can Have It All
Fit Image or Fit Health
By: Hope Osborn Vacation is coming, drifting you more and more to daydreams of foamy, white crests rolling from crystalline, turquoise water onto a soft, sandy beach where you lie, warmly caressed by the sun and self-assured in your form-flattering swimsuit … Oh no! You snap to, remembering the last time you looked in the… Continue reading Fit Image or Fit Health
Instant Revenue Generation
By: Kelly Sweeney President of Club Apps Looking for a way to drive revenue this summer? What if you could send your members promotions that allows them to purchase on the spot with their card on file? This is the power of push alert notifications through your custom Club Apps/ABC Financial mobile app. When… Continue reading Instant Revenue Generation
What’s the #1 Problem for your Gym? OBSCURITY!
By: Jim Thomas President/Founder of Fitness Management and Consulting That’s right! We see it frequently in clubs. No one knows that you’re out there and those that do don’t have you at top of mind. Many clubs are only doing a couple things to drive guest traffic and most do not have a specific plan… Continue reading What’s the #1 Problem for your Gym? OBSCURITY!