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Understanding GYM Membership Dynamics

Information gathered from The International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has shown some interesting patterns about gym membership, attendance and adherence. Gym Attendance - It is simply the number of times people/clients/members come at the gym.  Attendance patterns have shown 3 peak points when the members can conveniently schedule their gym and can be categorised as before work, lunch break and after work. Attendance is better at the start of the week and waivers during the weekend. Gym attendance is usually analysed at the 6 month mark of the membership. It is seen that there are 3 groups at this stage – the “at risk membership” constituting 44% of members, the “low usage membership” at 27% and the “active membership” category which constitutes of 29% of the members. ACTION TIP: When a member falls in the “low usage membership” it is red flag and implies that his needs are not being met. Gym Retention: This r

Dieting can work but Exercise is a must for losing weight

Eating right is essential when you are planning to foray on a weight reducing journey. Diet can help you control those pounds but without exercises, you will find it quite difficult to keep up with the weight shedding. There is no substitute for the exercise which help you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. And the worth mentioning are the other benefits which go along like better sleep, better mood swings and prevention from diseases. There have been various researches across the globe which have indicated at the importance of the exercises multiple times. Typically, 30 minutes a day offers disease-prevention benefits, while 60 minutes helps with weight maintenance. Working out for 90 minutes a day helps on both fronts – and melts additional pounds. Regular exercise also cuts the risk of heart disease and diabetes, improves blood pressure and cholesterol levels, promotes better sleep, and builds healthy bones, muscles and joints. With the help of gyms and wellness centres this

Getting the right mix of commercial gym equipment

It is a tricky business to understand the operations of a successful gym. The primary characteristic which makes a gym have that fitness quality, a distinct personality and a motivation to draw fitness freaks is the gym equipment. Whether you are looking for a sleek posh upgrade or looking to start a new chic gym, best practise should be to consider the best equipment procurement options. They key is to have a variety of gym equipment in your facility. It can be a great motivator for beginners to see and envision the next step-up progression in their fitness schedule. Also to gym veterans it will provide a novelty and allow them to switch things up. A great mix of gym equipment also lets the beginners and veterans try out new things in their exercise regime. A hot mix of elliptical cross trainers, treadmills, training accessories, adjustable stride equipments and more strength and suspension machines will ensure that the gym goer gets that ultra-fit body and fitness experience t

Beginners, get lucky with cross-trainers!

The start: All gym equipment is cleanly segregated as gym machines and free weights. Best practise for a beginner would be to start with gym machines initially. For beginners to use whether at home or in a commercial gym you need best gym machines for fragile beginners who need a stepping stone. Elliptical trainer is the right start of a exercise program for someone who hasn’t been regular with any fitness regime. The push: Elliptical trainer workout is best to develop aerobic fitness base and train your muscles to burn fat with your workouts. This particular gym equipment provides an aerobic endurance sans the perceived exertion impact associated with running or walking (while replicating the exact motion), which strengthens your body for more challenging workouts. Elliptical trainer forms an important component of beginner fat burning program. The ramp and hands free approach in the workout targets the entire body by exercising the muscles, tendons and joints. Elliptical trai