Club Solutions Magazine

Recovery is a growing part of the industry that can't be ignored.

In fact, EK Navan, the co-founder of Regymen Fitness, launched The COVERY to focus on a variety of modalities of recovery.

As such, in this episode of the Club Solutions Magazine Podcast, editor-in-chief Rachel Zabonick-Chonko chats with Navan about The COVERY. They also talk about the latest trends in recovery, what consumers are looking for, how to monetize recovery options and more.

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

-Mike Rucker, the VP of technology at Active Wellness

-Mindi Bridges, the chief brand and marketing officer at VASA Fitness

-Jon Brady, the president of Midtown Athletic Clubs

-Mark Harrington, Jr., the president of Healthworks and Republic Fitness

The audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of industry trends for 2022. Sponsored by Radianse. Panelists include:

-Aaron Moore, the director of operations at VIDA Fitness

-Michele Melkerson-Granryrd, the GM of Castle Hill Fitness

-Matthew Wright, a partner at The Fort Athletic Club

-Justin Drummond, the COO of PFGP

-Cher Harris, the GM of The Houstonian Club

For Victoria Tolbert-Ashley, community health is at the forefront of her mind. As the national director of group fitness at XSport, Tolbert-Ashley has been working with African American Male Wellness Agency, the National Center for Urban Solutions and the American Diabetes Association. In this episode of the Club Solutions Magazine Podcast, editor-in-chief Rachel Zabonick-Chonko chats with Tolbert-Ashley about community health. They go on to discuss everything from food deserts to how health clubs can be more attune to health changes in local communities.

Salt therapy is like a toothbrush for your lungs.

That’s what Leo Tonkin, the founder and CEO of Salt Chamber, shared in this episode of the Club Solutions Magazine podcast. He explained his journey to finding salt therapy and all of the benefits he’s found along the way.

He sat down with Rico Francis, the president and co-founder of Peake Media, to discuss salt therapy’s evolution, what Salt Chamber does and how it helps clubs, and how to bring this profit center into your business.

The audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of expanding market reach. Sponsored by ASF and Club OS. Panelists include:

-Sheldon McBee, the executive director at Universal Athletic Club

-Kory Angelin, the COO of Volofit by Tough Mudder

-JoAnna Masloski, the COO of Wellbridge

-Brent Frueh, the general manager of Rochester Athletic Club

-Carolyn Jackson, the co-owner of Cedardale Health & Fitness

-Jeff Linn, the executive director of Weymouth Club

In this episode of the Club Solutions Magazine Podcast, editor-in-chief Rachel Zabonick-Chonko interviews Amita Balla, the regional director of sales west coast for Crunch Fitness.

Balla share how fitness got her through her breast cancer diagnosis in 2020, dives into her passion for the Crunch brand, pulls back the veil on her leadership style and chats on the current challenges of sales and marketing.

Nick Hahn, the vice president of product for the EverCommerce brands ASF and Club OS, chats with Rico Francis, the president and co-founder of Peake Media, in this episode of the Club Solutions Magazine podcast. They dive into the history of the brands, how Hahn got to where he is and what it means to choose a club management software.

The audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of political advocacy. Sponsored by MXMetrics. Panelists include:

-Chris Craytor, the CEO of ACAC

-Merikay Marzoni, the director of marketing and public relations at Fitness Formula Clubs

-Kevin McHugh, the COO of The Atlantic Club

-Greta Wagner, the EVP of Chelsea Piers Connecticut

Kory Angelin, the COO of Volofit by Tough Mudder, chats with Rachel Zabonick-Chonko on this episode of the Club Solutions Magazine podcast. They talk about what great brands do differently, how to go about creating the best onboarding club experience, and why it’s key to be the mayor of your club or studio.