As the world continues to slowly emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-term impacts of the last 18 months on physical and mental health are yet to be determined. Some mental health experts fear a “tsunami” of mental health issues will emerge in the near future. Investment in strategies to improve and address mental health…
As the world continues to slowly emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-term impacts of the last 18 months on physical and mental health are yet to be determined. Some mental health experts fear a “tsunami” of mental health issues to emerge in the near future. Investment in strategies to improve and address mental health…
Updated February 12, 2021. As the COVID-19 pandemic—including new, more transmissible variants—continues to spread, health authorities emphasize the importance of wearing masks or cloth face coverings in indoor settings, and even crowded outdoor settings. This is because masks can be an important strategy to reduce the spread of the virus in the community, given the…
In most developed markets, health clubs reach fewer than 20% of the population. This leaves a large number of people who could benefit from exercising in your health club but aren’t currently. As the world copes with an ongoing viral pandemic—one that has hit people with chronic health conditions and obesity the hardest—the importance of…
Whether or not a person should resume exercising in a fitness center will depend on several factors. Some populations, such as those at higher risk for complications from COVID-19, have been advised by health authorities to continue taking extra precautions, which may mean staying at home even as some activities resume. But for most people,…
Roughly one in every 200 people living in the United States could develop some form of cancer. Let’s think about that for a moment. That means there could be an estimated 1,685,210 new cases of cancer in the U.S. alone. That’s pretty scary, but thanks to advances in medical science and programs at gyms like…
During the month of January, health and fitness are at the top of many minds. Google searches for health and fitness peak at the beginning of the year, and according to the 2017 IHRSA Media Report, 10.8% of all health club members join their gyms in January. Yet many who embark on fitness resolutions in…
The holiday season brings with it a whole lot of distractions. Shopping for gifts, decorating your home, attending holiday parties, and visiting with relatives can all make it difficult to stick to healthy routines. Then there’s the travel. The holiday weeks, from late November to early January, are the busiest travel times of the year….
In statehouses across the U.S., legislators are increasingly focusing their attention on data privacy issues. One important data privacy law that has been on the books for over two decades is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). In 1996, lawmakers passed HIPAA to ensure that employees could move between jobs without losing their…
“This is it. This is the year I get healthy. I’m going to work out more and eat more vegetables!” As a club owner, you’ve probably heard your members say these things at the beginning of each new year. I’d also wager that for every member who sticks to their resolutions and goals, there are…
The CDC recommends that kids and teens get 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity every day. Sadly, only about 21% of 6- to 19-year-olds meet this goal. Instilling healthy behaviors in our children isn’t just great for their health well into adulthood, it can help build a better world. Health clubs and…
Despite what the Instagram models and stock image sites would have you believe, working out is not just a young person’s game. More and more adults are continuing to see the benefits of an active lifestyle as they age. Some older adults are even realizing it’s never too late to start their active journey. Joining…
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