This past month I attended the IHRSA Trade Show and Conference in Los Angeles. IHRSA is a tremendous event that showcases the best that our industry has to offer and there is a terrific energy on the trade show floor. The trade show is a huge showcase for equipment manufacturers and every year thousands of industry people walk the floor looking at the latest and greatest. Most significantly IHRSA is a great place to do some trendspotting; both by observing the trade show floor, and by talking to exhibitors and attendees. Some observations I made… The cage is the rage: Functional training...

As a recruiter, it is amazing the number of candidates I coach that feel they are “stuck” in their position within their club or company.  Similarly I have many clients that seem “stuck” on only employing candidates with role specific experience.   It is time to expand your thinking – the bottom line in our industry is to find the right personality and skills then have a solid training program in place to ensure they learn your specific operational processes and guidelines.  Here are some tips for job seekers and employers to expand there thinking. Looking for your next career...

Building a home or commercial gym is not longer what it used to be, its better! The cross fit and functional craze has changed the game. New technologies are evolving and one to the most important considerations is choice of flooring. Taking into account the type of activities, cleanliness and ease of sanitation, and of course what type of flooring is already underneath are just some of the factors to consider.   Here is a general guide when choosing right flooring for your space: Cardio - Need something that repels dirt, liquids and grease, which are common bi-products from...

At the recently completed IHRSA 2015, the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s 34th Annual International Convention & Trade Show, thousands of fitness industry leaders celebrated the successes of a thriving industry, showcased the newest and most innovative equipment, programs, and technology, and reinforced the industry’s commitment to increase physical activity levels across the globe. The high-energy event, gathering thousands of health club operators, suppliers, and fitness industry professionals together from over 80 countries, was held in Los Angeles, California,...