Using Financial Strategies To Fund a Fitness Lifestyle

Poor mental health can make managing money harder, and worrying about money can cause your mental and physical health to decline. One survey conducted by one of the largest banks in the US revealed that 81% of respondents found goals much easier to achieve when their finances were in order, while 70% stated that solid finances… Read More

Some Ideas on How to Reduce Staff Turnover

If you own or manage a fitness business, one of the first challenges you will face is recruiting the right people – it will also be one of your highest priorities. Once you have recruited, inducted and on-boarded your new staff, the next big challenge will be to keep them. What you do not want… Read More

Four Things to Do Before You Start Boot Camp Fitness Classes

Boot camp fitness classes are a great option for people who want to lose weight, build muscle, or just get stronger and more athletic. However, boot camp fitness classes are also quite intense, and they are not ideal for everyone. Before you go to your first boot camp fitness class, it is important to do… Read More

What Questions Can You Ask To Meet Your Clients’ Needs?

Although you think you may know your business inside out, your current clients may be able to provide you with valuable insights on how your products and services are doing that you may not gain from other avenues. Listening to your current clients and understanding their needs can help you to tweak the business’ products… Read More

The Grit Effect & Predicting Retention in the Military

Research Paper Title The grit effect: predicting retention in the military, the workplace, school and marriage. Abstract Remaining committed to goals is necessary (albeit not sufficient) to attaining them, but very little is known about domain-general individual differences that contribute to sustained goal commitment. The current investigation examines the association between grit, defined as passion… Read More

The Motivation to Benefit from Exercise

There is no doubt about the benefits of exercise. Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases and conditions. Despite the wealth of information about the benefits of exercise, sedentary adults often find it hard to  change their behaviour in a sustainable manner. The… Read More

Dealing with Gym-Hopper Clients

Everyone likes a bargain, and many fitness businesses choose to offer specials from time to time, to attract new clients. However, it can be frustrating if you are continually faced with bargain-obsessed clients who bounce between discount deals and special offers with different providers, rather than committing to a long-term investment in training with you.… Read More