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Krankcycle Offers Cardio, Strength and Group Exercise Opportunities
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. – Matrix Fitness Systems, a leading global manufacturer of premium exercise equipment for commercial use, and Johnny Goldberg, known in the industry as Johnny G, announced showcased the Krankcycle at the recent IRSA Convention & Trade Show.
The latest innovation from Johnny G, the creator of Spinning, the Krankcycle is a stationary hand-cycle […]
Popularity: 29% [?]
Budget Silent On Physical Activity And Sport Commitment To Canadians
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008OTTAWA – The Coalition for Active Living (CAL) is still waiting for Canada’s new government to fulfill it’s election promise to invest in a strong and better Canada by reducing chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease caused by physical inactivity. The organization, which represents over 100 physical activity, recreation and sport organizations across Canada, […]
Popularity: 20% [?]
IHRSA 2008 Hosts 12,000 Fitness Professionals, Breaks Trade Show Exhibition Record
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008San Diego – The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced that more than 12,000 fitness industry professionals from 70 nations attended its 27th Annual International Convention & Trade Show.
A record 413 exhibitors occupied 400,000+ square feet of exhibit space, displaying the latest and greatest in nearly 30 categories of health and fitness equipment, […]
Popularity: 18% [?]
13 Sales Basics for Fitness Professionals
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008by Jim Labadie
Every successful fitness professional is a proficient sales person. Here are 13 basic tips to help improve your ability to sell your services.
1) Believe in yourself and the services you provide. Your prospective clients will feed off your energy and will be much more likely to hire you if you exude confidence. […]
Popularity: 15% [?]
National Do-Not-Call List Launches September 2008
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008OTTAWA – The new National Do Not Call List (DNCL) will be launched on September 30th, 2008, establishing a nation-wide registry to reduce the number of unsolicited telemarketing calls made to potential consumers. Fitness Industry Canada (FIC) believes that the registry will likely have little affect on the fitness industry, providing clubs havae an existing […]
Popularity: 18% [?]
Popular Toronto Club Closes
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008TORONTO – Once revered as one of the best fitness clubs in Toronto, George Chaker and Josh Feuer, owners of Diesel Fitness have closed the club citing its lease expiry date of April 1st. The posh club was in operation for six years.
The club has made arrangements for members to move their memberships to Totum […]
Popularity: 18% [?]
Heart and Stroke Foundation Supports the Implementation of Adult Fitness Tax Credit
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recently submitted its pre-budget consultation to the House of Commons and included its support for an Adult Fitness Tax Credit in its Health-Promoting Tax Policies recommendations.
“The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s support of an Adult Fitness Tax (AFTC) is a great development,” says Dave Hardy, president of Fitness Industry […]
Popularity: 18% [?]
7 Interview Blunders to Avoid
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008by Barb Gormley
Walk into your next interview with confidence.
If your résumé is receiving raves, but you’re still toiling in an entry-level job, it’s time to evaluate your interview skills. Learn from the mistakes of others, and avoid these top interview blunders.
The Blunder: Relying on credentials alone
The Fix: Present a positive, can-do attitude
All the credentials […]
Popularity: 15% [?]
