By: Jim Thomas President/Founder of Fitness Management and Consulting It sounds simple, doesn’t it? On the flip side, what happens when you don’t ask a guest to join your club? The short version is that you don’t get the sale. The longer version is that the potential member doesn’t join, joins another club, or continues… Continue reading How Do You Get the Membership Sale? Ask for It.
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James Anderson
By: Bryan Smith Marketing Manager- ABC Financial James joined ABC Financial in March 2012 as a Technical Support Representative. His adaptability, engaging personality, and relentless energy quickly earned him a position as an Internal Training Specialist. In July of 2013, he accepted a position as Technical Support Supervisor where he strived to help his staff… Continue reading James Anderson
What Fitness Industry “Numbers” Are Telling Club Owners
By: Michael Scott Scudder Founder/CEO of Fitness Business Council, Those of you who’ve attended my business seminars over the years have often heard me say: “Your numbers are the sum and substance of your business practices.” If your numbers are up, usually it reflects some solid business practices. If your numbers are down, take a… Continue reading What Fitness Industry “Numbers” Are Telling Club Owners
Gym Etiquette
By: Lacey Thacker The gym, like any other public place, has a set of written and unwritten rules. Like all forms of etiquette, these exist to make everyone comfortable. Below are a few ways we can work to make our time at the gym as pleasant as possible: Cleanliness: Ever wonder why there are random… Continue reading Gym Etiquette
Best Ways To Make Sure You Stay Hydrated During Your Workouts
By: Steven Thrash Dehydration can happen to anyone. It takes place when your body loses more fluid than you can take in to compensate. If your body isn’t hydrated, it can’t carry out all its necessary functions and your body can actually shut down. There’s nothing to worry about though. Here are three easy steps… Continue reading Best Ways To Make Sure You Stay Hydrated During Your Workouts
Are You Happy With Your Club Management Software?
Are You Happy with Your Club Management Software? With ABC Financial’s DataTrak, you would be. When you choose ABC as your software and payment processing provider you will have access to time saving software features including mobile sales, member self-service capabilities and all-in-one club operation management. You will save even more time with the ability… Continue reading Are You Happy With Your Club Management Software?
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while traveling
By: Lacey Thacker You’ve spent weeks, months, maybe years, crafting a healthy lifestyle. You do cardio several times a week, lift weights or do other weight-focused exercises regularly. Breakfast is a piece of fruit and a protein-packed smoothie or couple of eggs with a slice of toast. You’ve planned your snacks down to the calorie,… Continue reading Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while traveling
Bridging the Gap between Fitness Club Owners and Trainers
Hope Osborn As a club owner, of all your important assets of a sound management team, flourishing community relationship, buzzing online and off-line marketing strategy, effective equipment, and vital location, your trainers have the potential to be the most valuable and effective. They are the personal connection between you and the members and the personable… Continue reading Bridging the Gap between Fitness Club Owners and Trainers
3 Easy Steps To Losing Weight Without Starving
By: Steven Thrash Infomercials are evil! I can’t tell you how many times I have sat and watched late night T.V. ads, and cringed, as they promote quick-fix weight loss pills and fad diet remedies that just don’t work. There is not a healthy way to lose 50 pounds in a month, but I am… Continue reading 3 Easy Steps To Losing Weight Without Starving