Club Solutions Magazine

Cardiac arrest is very prevalent as it happens to over 350,000 people every year in the U.S. Even worse, survival rates today are 10% or less in communities. That number has not changed mostly due to a lack of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Taylor Brown, the editor of Club Solutions Magazine, sat down with Sameer Jafri, the CEO and co-founder of Avive Solutions, a company that’s empowering the health and fitness industry to save lives and protect the hearts of their communities with an all-new AED management software.

Listen to the conversation here.

On July 19, four thought leaders from a cross-section of the industry gathered to discuss the trends in recovery offerings and amenities.

Sponsored by WellnessSpace Brands.

Topics of discussion:

What types of recovery products, amenities and services clubs are offering.

Best practices for offering these services to members.

Tips for monetizing/packaging these offerings.

Where recovery is headed/growth opportunities in this space.

Panelists include:

EK Navan, CEO & Founder, The Covery and REGYMEN Fitness

Kevin Yanuskavich, President and CEO, Fit Athletic Therapy

Gini Grimsley, Director of Fitness Product, VASA

Mary Thomas, Owner and General Manager, Western Racquet and Fitness Club

Being a leader of an organization in an ever-changing industry can present an array of successes and difficulties. While learning how it display effective leadership takes time, it’s absolutely necessary to operate a club.

Carol Nalevanko, the president of Village Health Clubs & Spas, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko for a frank conversation on leadership in the current industry climate. They discuss everything from the pickleball boom, hiring challenges, AI, the biggest trends and much more.

Listen to the full conversation here.

One of the most recent trends in the fitness industry is the rise in interest surrounding body composition scans for member health data and analysis.

Taylor Brown, the editor of Club Solutions Magazine, sat down with Dipra Ray, the CEO and co-founder of Bodymapp, an accessible and affordable 3D body scanning app, available on iPhone or iPad. They discuss all the app’s features and how it stands out from similar tech offerings.

Listen to the conversation here.

The 2023 Club Solutions Leadership Summit brought together top industry leaders to discuss a series of innovative ideas and pressing topics through roundtables and a panel discussion.

In this virtual discussion, sponsored by ISSA, attendees from the Leadership Summit highlight the big ideas and top takeaways discussed during the event. These include:

- How to navigate a culture change with Gen Z employees.

- Best practices for driving profit and increasing ROI.

- What technology is essential for clubs.

- The role AI will play in the industry.

- What your brand actually means to your members and how to improve it.

With 2022 being a transformational year in the world of technology, businesses around the world are trying to find new ways to use the most recent tech developments to their advantage.

Mike Rucker, the chief digital officer for Active Wellness, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss the future of technology in the fitness industry.

They discuss everything from AI to webhooks, what excites and scares Rucker when it comes to technological advancements, and much more.

Listen to the full conversation here.

Thought leaders from a cross-section of the industry discuss the strength fitness trend. Sponsored by SportsArt.

Topics of discussion:

- Trends in strength equipment and functional fitness.

- What members are gravitating towards, and what clubs are buying.

- Fitness floor and functional fitness layout advice.

- What to look for in equipment partnerships.

- Advice for other operators.

Panelists include:

- Andrea Ausmus, Director of Fitness, Gold's Gym SoCal

- Greg Maurer, Vice President of Fitness and Education, Workout Anytime

- Jon Baraglia, Regional Director Of Club Operations And Fitness, Fitness Formula Clubs Corporate

- Mary Edwards, Director of Fitness, Cooper Aerobics

- Elise Stolzle, Fitness Director, Stone Creek Club & Spa

In the continued aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses around the world are still facing numerous staffing challenges. While there may not be immediate answers to some of these struggles, clubs can still employ several beneficial strategies.

Joe Cirulli, the owner of Gainesville Health & Fitness, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to detail how the fitness industry can overcome hiring and staffing challenges.

Cirulli and Zabonick-Chonko talk about how to build a great reputation in a community, how to maximize your team to do more with less, tips for hiring Gen Z and more.

Listen to the full conversation here.

Thought Leaders Series: Answering Your Most Pressing Questions by Club Solutions Magazine

Clubs continue to look for new, beneficial avenues to increase membership and support retention. While not every strategy is a sure home run, eco-friendly fitness equipment is one approach companies like SportsArt are finding success with offering.

Rico Francis, the president of Club Solutions and Peake Media and special guest, recently sat down with Ruben Mejia, the executive vice president of SportsArt America, to discuss how the company is different from other manufacturers, sustainable fitness options and more.

Listen to the conversation here.