Offering a dedicated Child Watch service for members has clear advantages for fitness clubs. These services not only widen a club’s pool of potential members, but also can serve as a competitive advantage. And for clubs that choose to pass on the cost through a drop-in fee, it can also boost revenue. But clubs that […]
Abuse Allegations: Protecting Children. Protecting Your Staff.
Safety is something that every fitness club’s general manager and owner stress about on a daily basis. Publicity is another concern that is top of mind. Today’s news cycle all too often involves a story line with allegations of inappropriate behavior by an adult in a position of authority who uses their power and coercion […]
The Health Club Industry – Truly There for People
As the COVID-19 virus grips all sectors of the American and the world economies, business in all sectors of industry are affected and the ripple effects continue to grow. People can’t travel and the airline and hotel industries suffer. Restaurants and bars can’t open and the small business sector struggles. And the beat goes on. […]
School’s Out: Minors Can Mean Major Risks for Fitness Facilities
School’s out and teens around the country are looking for fun ways to spend their free time. Many of these teenagers will be looking to exercise and get in shape and a fitness center is the perfect location. Some fitness centers, such as Planet Fitness, have already started tapping into this market by offering deals […]
Winter is Here – 5 Tips to Prevent Slip and Fall Injuries
The leaves are gone, the temperatures have dropped, and in many places, snow has already fallen. There’s no question – winter is now here, and with this season come obstacles unique to cooler temperatures. For example, just one snow or ice storm can create problems that last for days or even weeks. Slip and fall […]
Emergency Planning: It Could Happen…Are You Prepared?
The unthinkable! The unspeakable! The unfortunate! We all cringe at the news we see every day on the television. Natural disasters, fires, medical emergencies, shootings…all too often and all too tragic. The best stories are the ones that have a wonderful ending. Someone on a plane suffers a medical emergency and the attendants rush to […]
Waivers: First Step = Most Important Step
It’s 6:15 on a busy weeknight with the New Year’s resolution crush in full force. You’ve beefed up staff for all the new customers and one of those fresh faces is signing up a new member. They give them the tour, they explain the membership options, they gather all the pertinent bank information to process […]
Strengthening Your Risk Management Program: 5 Tips for a Safe Gym Environment
A safe gym environment is important for all involved. Safe members are happy members! Happy gym members stay members and tell their friends about your gym. Safe members don’t get injured, which doesn’t cost your gym in repairs, law suits and increased insurance premiums. Here are five key areas to assess when looking to evaluate […]