“Gym usage among existing Equinox members grew as much as 15 percent in the first quarter…The gym and fitness-club market will grow 2.2 percent this year, according to Los Angeles-based researcher IBISWorld Inc.” — In a dead job market, unemployed hit the gymThe Chicago Sun-Times, Stefano Esposito, 04/27/2009 I was recently talking to my co-workers about [...]
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The Silver Lining
April 30th, 2009 9:58 am
Welcoming Preteens and Tweeners to the Gym
“…the idea of kids in the gym is gaining support among pediatricians and fitness experts…Gym workouts are a healthy, entertaining opportunity for some parent-and-child togetherness.” — Taking the Tweeners to Mom and Dad’s GymThe Washington Post, Jacqueline M. Duda, 4/14/2009 On Tuesday this week I saw an article in our local paper, the Washington Post, that [...]
April 17th, 2009 11:49 am
The Third Place
Ray Oldenburg, in his The Great Good Place suggested that all of us have a third place; a place of pure sociability that improves our quality of life. Gym owners can improve member retention by transforming their gym space into a third place for their members. Collecting information from your members may reveal heretofore information about them that would allow you to transform their experience in your club, from just a place to workout to a third place.
April 9th, 2009 1:55 pm
Promotions to Retain Members
Instead of using a one-time give-away of a costly product as a promotion to retain members, use a longer less costly per visit give-away promotion instead. This helps to get members in the door and keeps them coming back.
April 3rd, 2009 5:28 pm
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