In most cases, hypothyroidism is a permanent condition that requires life-long treatment with a natural thyroid supplement. There really are not any other treatment options once you and your doctor have decided that your thyroid is underactive enough to require treatment. Read more…
Often, annual member surveys (followed by specific mini-surveys) may highlight the real needs of current members, rather than relying on the guesswork and poor feedback from frontline staff. Too often, fitness center operators invest in physical plant and equipment items that have no effect on the overall membership and its satisfaction level. Read more…
“Would it be Jan’s video from home where you can clearly see her Ph.D. in Human Studies and Behavioral Science and her Mensa membership certificate both hanging on the wall, not to mention her several books she’s published by the University Press? Guys, she is playing every one of you like fools. That pet cemetery just cracks me up. Read more…
Summer is a glorious time in most places in our country — vacations, hiking, plenty of time outdoors enjoying what many think is nature’s finest season. But late July and early August also bring problems for the 15 percent or so of people who suffer from late summer “hay fever.” The weatherman recites the pollen count every day, and it soars from midsummer to the first frost, bringing misery to millions.
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What fitness facility doesn’t struggle with an annual summertime drop in membership enrollment? Cooper Fitness Center did what all facilities would like to do — it found a way to counter the annual slump and, at the same time, provide guests with a great opportunity to try out the facility. Read more…
While the majority of Americans will be eating hot turkey on November 23, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is urging Americans to go “cold turkey” — for at least one day — on Nov. 16.
It’s amazing what a little renovation can do for your business. Just ask the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center, which not only increased member retention as a result of its “Fitness Furbish” redesign, but also bolstered its personal training program by a whopping 500 percent.
The redesign began as an effort to boost the facility’s cardiovascular offerings, per requests from members. To do this meant increasing staff, as well as hardware. The problem, however, was that the existing facility would accommodate neither. “It was an architect’s dream, but a functional nightmare,” says wellness services director Bob Brosmer. “The designers didn’t really understand the fitness market. The place was great-looking, but for it to function the way we hand in mind would entail a lot of work.” Read more…