We have a number of popular programs and instructors at our facility, but if one program were to be selected I believe our members would insist on keeping our Strong Seniors classes. This is a variety exercise class taught by a brilliant instructor who has an incredible rapport with the participants. The class is offered three days per week and has an average attendance of at least 30 participants, which is fantastic for a community the size of Thunder Bay. Strong Seniors is aimed at older participants who want to continue being active while increasing their fitness level. I swear that these...

'Please help us make physical activity an extension of the healthcare system by supporting the expansion of this program in Ontario. Every donation helps us grow the program to more communities and set up the system needed for all Canadians to have access to fitness and physical activity as a form of preventative healthcare.  www.gofundme.com/prescription-to-get-active --- by Perry Tucciarone Prescription to Get Active (RxTGA) has been rapidly growing and our data for 2017 shows the tremendous strides we have made in Alberta. While prospering in Alberta, we have also soft launched in 4 communities...

In this series of articles, the goal is to inform, inspire and teach what it takes to become and be successful in many club industry roles. Let’s begin with one of the most important and highly sought after roles in the industry. Job Title: General Manager Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist in the development of budgets, meet monthly financial goals and metrics • Analyze reports and financials for variances and take action to improve • Recruit, train and manage all direct reports (department heads) • Hold regular team meetings • Manage all aspects of revenue management (membership...

Heart disease is the number one killer of older men and women. That fact is unlikely to change in the near future because the population of older people is growing faster than any other age group. And among older people, heart disease is more common than any other disability except arthritis. People used to think that only men got heart disease, but in fact it’s the number one cause of death among older women. The only difference is that women develop the disease about ten years later than men do. Older adults can do many things right now and every day to avoid heart disease. It’s never...

A good personal trainer is hard to find. I've seen many resume's dropped on my desk. What's the difference between a good trainer and bad one? You can have all the education in the whole wide world and know how to use it. If you don't really and genuinely care about the people you are working with, then you won't succeed. I want you to succeed. As a trainer you are not just there to spend an hour with someone and leave. Most people who come to you need help. They want someone who is invested in their future. The most valuable information I’ve learned doesn’t come from a book. Here are my top three...

by Colin Milner Technology continues to transform the way we live and work   What will it take to age well? This simple question has spawned industries around the world, as researchers, product developers and service providers all search for optimal solutions. There is a growing thirst within society, among young and old alike, not only to manage the challenges of poor health, but also to embrace the opportunities associated with aging well. The heartbeat of aging well? It might just be technology. Today’s technology offers us the ability to fill the gaps, to meet new expectations...