The health and fitness industries are in the midst of a major boom. Consumers are taking their health more seriously than ever before, and for many, the thought of being without gym access while on vacation or traveling for business is unacceptable. In fact, in a recent poll, 48 percent of business travelers ranked a… Read more »
In 2014, almost 25,000 people went to the emergency room after a gym-related injury. Injuries from overexertion or poor technique are common but they are not the only potential dangers fitness centers face. The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control reports one out of every five falls results in serious injury — like ones that can occur from tripping… Read more »
The days of the traditional office building are fading away as tenants are looking for more. The amenity war may have gotten its start in the residential apartment industry but it’s spreading to other sectors of real estate like commercial office space. The Growing Amenities Trend Michael Schear, an executive with Camber Creek points out that trends… Read more »
Even though the U.S. economy continues to improve, Americans are still house-shy thanks to the housing bust a few years ago. In 2017, Pew Research reported that more households were opting to rent instead of buying a home. The number of renters was at a 50 year high in 2017. Now, two years later nothing has changed…. Read more »
Commercial treadmills are the right choice for any Texas gym or fitness center. They have the durability to handle that kind of traffic and safety features that reduce liability. What about brands, though? What are some of the top commercial treadmill brands and why do they stand out? Matrix Fitness Matrix is one of the world’s… Read more »
A strength machine offers the most efficient way to target key muscle groups. Gyms can guide their clients to follow a set pattern for exercises, such as doing certain shoulder workouts one day of the week and chest on the next. Consider some workouts for three key areas. Shoulder Workout There are several good shoulder… Read more »
Your members want more. When they join a gym, they are looking for places that will get them motivated to keep coming back and stay in shape. Many fitness centers have been achieving this by finding ways to garner user-generated content, being more interactive on social media, and working to provide members with better programs…. Read more »
When you watch a golfing tournament, you don’t tend to think about the work that each player put into his or her game before the show. You see well trained and focused athletes doing what they do best, playing golf. When it comes down to the facts, golf is about precise explosive movements. For most… Read more »
Employee fitness programs started to gain popularity in the United States in the 1990s. Programs were put in place to do things like improve morale and productivity. Recently, fitness has become more than just a trend for people in the US; it’s a way of life. Corporations that provide dazzling fitness centers to the increasingly finicky… Read more »
Sports and fitness flooring is becoming something that people expect to see in gyms now. You wouldn’t put shag carpeting or marble in your gym, because they just don’t make sense. Here are the reasons why so many people love sports and fitness flooring and why it just makes so much more sense for your… Read more »