HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is United States legislation that outlines data privacy and security regulations for safeguarding medical information. When President Bill Clinton signed the act into law in 1996, it had three predominant goals—one of which was to standardize regulation of electronic data transmission while protecting the security…
You’ve worked hard to build a friendly community environment inside your club, but what about the local community that your club services? If the task of community outreach seems daunting, and you are you asking yourself, “Where do I even start?” The answer is … here! We know running a successful gym can be all-consuming….
The fitness industry has produced—and benefited from—many strong, pioneering women. These women have started and grown their businesses, mentored the next generation of women leaders, taken leadership roles in the industry, and embraced innovation and change as the industry grew. Here are four of our favorite trailblazing women in the fitness industry. Julie Main’s family…
Health promotion provides a great opportunity to do several things at once: Step 1: Planning and Assessment The first step to starting a health promotion program should be a self-assessment of your club and community. Ask yourself what your club can feasibly do given your size, location, staffing, and membership, and what your community—both members…
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