Fitness

This month, we spoke with Lindsey Lerit, the membership director at the Merrimack Valley YMCA, about engaging new members during the height of the New...

To create an exceptional fitness class experience for your members, you need three outstanding aspects: instructors, environment and programming. Focusing on these three components will...

Two strong motivations for joining a community rec center are to get in better shape and find a sense of belonging. Nutrition and weight loss...

This month, we spoke with Daniel O'Connor, the association director of health and wellness programs at the YMCA of South Hampton Roads about implementing programs....

If you’re looking for a way to take your offerings to new heights, an indoor rock climbing wall is a valuable amenity. Rock climbing is...

A common trend for fitness centers — including community recreation organizations — is the conversion of racquetball courts into a new Group X or personal...

Your most popular group fitness classes will likely have high demand from a wide variety of members, but many individuals, depending on their age, need...

Have you ever wanted to run, bike and swim a triathlon without having to actually run, bike and swim for three straight hours? At the...

Offering personal training at your facility provides more programming options for your members and revenue for your facility. Below, we’ll explore some of the best...

Corporate wellness is a way community rec centers can serve the local workforce and benefit the whole community as a result. Through classes and services...