Club Solutions Magazine

Technology is increasingly becoming more integrated with fitness clubs across the world. EGYM is one fitness technology leader providing facilities with workout solutions built upon an open-platform ecosystem of connected gym equipment and software.

Rico Francis, the president and co-founder of Club Solutions, recently sat down with Dana Milkie, the general manager of North America at EGYM, to talk about EGYM and how the company is using the latest technology to keep gym members motivated while helping them achieve healthier lifestyles.

Listen to their full conversation here.

The audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of pickleball! Panelists include:

-Janet Warner, the executive director of fitness services at The Alaska Club

-Andrew Gunberg, the executive director of Cedardale Health & Fitness

-Charlie Hauser, a senior operations advisor at World Gym and owner of Shasta Athletic Club

-Eric Schmitz, the president of California Athletic Clubs

-Anish Manrai, the assistant director of community programs and services for Columbia Association

Mindi Bridges, the chief brand and marketing officer at VASA Fitness, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss the latest marketing trends in the industry.

Bridges talks about digital and social media strategies, resonating messaging with consumers and the biggest challenges facing fitness marketers today.

Her conversation with Zabonick-Chonko is great for anyone looking for new ideas on how to showcase their businesses effectively to the public.

Recovery is one of the hottest trends in fitness, as consumers more frequently seek opportunities to recover from their workouts and increase their overall wellness. One of these trending recovery offerings is red light therapy, but you may be wondering, what exactly is it? And how does it benefit my members and business?

Rico Francis, the president and co-founder of Club Solutions, recently sat down with Jacque Leuenberger, the business development director at Body Balance System, to answer these questions and more.

Transitioning between businesses can be a stressful but sometimes a necessary move for many gym owners. Kris and Maica Peterson, the co-founders of Chuze Fitness, recently left the day-to-day operations of their company in 2020 to start a boutique fitness franchise with Eat The Frog Fitness.

The couple recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss their decision and how it’s been beneficial for their family. They also provide valuable lessons and advice they gathered from the experience.

It’s an honest conversation for anyone considering starting a new business venture, changing roles or repositioning priorities in family or business life.

The audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of marketing and sales trends. Sponsored by ASF + Club OS. Panelists include:

-Hiba Abduljawad, the Chief Marketing Officer at Fitness Ventures LLC

-Donyel Cerceo, the Marketing Director at Merritt Clubs

-Kory Angelin, fitness executive and creator of the Powr Sales App

-Jake McCabe, the Vice President of Marketing at Genesis

-Allison Rand, the Vice President of Marketing at YouFit

Leadership is always challenging. But these last two years have been especially difficult for those leading people and organizations.

Greg Maurer, the vice president of fitness and education at Workout Anytime, knows this well as an experienced industry veteran and former Marine.

He recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss tenants in leadership, lessons from Greg’s time in the Marine Corps, the power of in-person events and much more.

It’s a great talk for those interested in learning about leadership in the current times.

The audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of outdoor fitness. Sponsored by BeaverFit. Panelists include:

-Julie Crowley, the director of group fitness at Wisconsin Athletic Club

-Troy Richardson, the VP of fitness services at Gold's Gym SoCal

-Jarrod Saracco, the COO of World Gym

-Raphael Konforti, the senior director of fitness at YouFit

Technology should remove friction from your gym and member experience, not add to it.

Jarron Aizen, the CEO of Hapana, knows this well as the head of an end-to-end software solution built to deliver engagement and growth for ambitious fitness businesses. And he discusses this and more in this episode of the Club Solutions Magazine podcast.

Rico Francis, the president and co-founder of Peake Media, sits down with Aizen to discuss how he found his way to Hapana, the importance of focusing on unification and end-to-end journeys, creating raving fan cultures, and more.

Many gyms across the globe are united in one goal: Helping members adopt healthier habits and lifestyles. However, achieving this goal isn’t always easy. Behavior modification can be difficult and elusive for many members, especially those new to exercise.

Sheldon McBee, the executive director of Universal Athletic Club, recently discussed this very topic with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko. They discuss the science behind behavior modification, the impact the book Atomic Habits has had on Universal’s onboarding process, member retention tips and much more.

They also discuss McBee’s biggest fear and discover the TV show he’s obsessed with.