Re:Sound Fitness Industry Canada (FIC) and GoodLife Fitness have reached a tentative agreement with Re:Sound on tariff 6B, use of recorded music to accompany group fitness classes. The previous four year agreement expired in 2017. The agreement is pending approval from Re:Sound’s board of directors. The proposed rates for 2018-2022 are the same as the certified rates for 2013-2017, with the exception of the rates for fitness and dance classes, which are subject to incremental increases each year, similar to the previous tariffs. In 2017, the certified class rate was $.404 per class....

Where on earth do the most active people live? You’d think because we have access to fitness technology that our activity level would increase. The wearable tech industry is approaching a fourteen billion dollar profit, based on an article posted by Forbes Magazine. Items such as smart watches and fitness trackers continue to dominate the market. Does this tech really getting people moving? I came across an interesting article posted on the BBC News Website. It was noted that Uganda is the “Worlds Fittest Country”. The WHO conducted a study and found that only 5.5% of Ugandans were inactive....

Over the years, adults lose muscle mass and therefore strength. Power – the ability to contract muscles quickly – also is reduced. These changes in the brain, nerves, and muscles can cause problems in living safely and independently. Older adults may become less able, or even unable, to take part in their favourite activities. They may also be at risk of falling. Some will simply be unable to get out of a chair. But there is good news. No matter what the age or ability, older adults can get stronger and more powerful, by doing resistance or strength training. Starting in the 1990s, researchers...

Our number one business problem always has been lowering the Churn Rate. Churn is about loss. Churn means loss of an existing customer. Lose enough existing customers and you lose your business. You go broke. The Churn Rate measures failed customer retention. Our experience has shown that it’s easier to recruit customers than to retain them. The reason is the phenomena of the 10-90 Rule – over 90% won’t work out. That means two things. First, it means that over 90% will not buy a gym membership. Second, it means that over 90% will quit working out after they buy a gym membership. There...

The IHRSA Health Club Employee Compensation & Benefits Report provides compensation information for senior management/corporate staff, salaried club-level employees, and hourly club-level employees. Salary information for select job titles is provided by geographical region, company type, and size in number of units and total annual sales. The report is published every other year and is one of IHRSA’s best-sellers. North American health club operators who complete IHRSA’s employee compensation survey by the October 29th deadline will receive a free PDF of the resulting report (a $399.95...