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Learn about the opportunities that an ageing population creates for the fitness industry and how a variety of health and fitness organisations are already capitalizing on the ageing generation.

Snacking isn’t necessary for everybody. But it can help you manage your calories, feel energetic, and boost your metabolism – if you’re smart about it. 

This free Group Training Business Manual will consider how you can tap into a new revenue-generating market within your facility, and even attract new members by way of a compelling and truly differentiated group training program.

Many upper body exercises involve the shoulders, especially body-weight and functional movements. Pushing, pulling and functional swinging exercises in particular require a strong base through the scapula. This routine should be performed as a movement preparation series focusing on higher volume repetitions while building a solid base, minimizing quantity of reps as strength increases.  

Learn the five key components of delivering a great small group class experience.

This free Group Training Business Manual will consider how you can tap into a new revenue-generating market within your facility, and even attract new members by way of a compelling and truly differentiated group training program.

This short and intense workout incorporates four favorite movement types: pulls, pushes, rotation and metabolic exercises.

Did you know why it’s especially good to exercise when you have diabetes or prediabetes? Fitness helps you fight the disease.

Learn strategies and tips to grow a lasting career within your organization.

November is American Diabetes Month - a time to raise awareness, champion prevention, and help people already diagnosed with the disease improve their health and quality of life. Here are some answers to common diabetes questions.

To ensure your rec center stays competitive with each new trend, it’s important to plan (or build) your space with the concept of flexibility. As new trends arise, your flexible space will be easily adjusted so that your exercisers can incorporate new trends into their fitness routine.

Take your exercisers’ HIIT workouts to the next level with the Assault AirRunner, a premier elite fitness running machine. Designed to accommodate every fitness level, from the beginner exerciser to the seasoned professional, the training possibilities are endless.

One important goal for a university is to establish healthy behaviors that their students can continue throughout their lives.  When universities partner with Precor, they take an important step towards this goal by providing the best possible recreation center for their students, staff, and patrons. The University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) made this commitment when they designed their new facility and they are now reaping the rewards.

Whether you’ve been wanting to carve out more time for exercise, writing, meditation, creativity or something else, getting up a bit earlier to make progress toward your goal is a positive way to start the day.

Now imagine running over 40 of those 100-mile races, but one of your most recent runs was unlike any of the other ones you’ve completed before. This is the story of Tomokazu Ihara, Asia Pacific Operations Manager for Precor. 

Embracing the ever-changing landscape of technology can often feel overwhelming and irrelevant. Thinking differently when solving the tough challenges of operating a fitness facility can be the competitive edge you need. Learn why four fitness facility operators implemented technology to overcome obstacles associated with attraction, retention, operational efficiency and increasing secondary revenue. 

Our "Meet the Precor Master Coaches" blog post series highlights each of our trainers. Erica Tillinghast is Precor's Global Education Manager.

University rec centers are often seen as bonuses for students and staff, but really, the facilities are pinnacle to the success of students as well as the success of the university. Your approaches to acquisition and retention are key. Find out how UNCG has created a successful recreation center.

A critical component to any workout routine is to avoid the dreaded fitness plateau. This is just as critical for a fitness facility. If you’ve held onto your cardio equipment for seven years, will your exercisers think you’ve plateaued? If you’re not changing things up, there’s a high chance you’re staying static, and in this always-changing environment, you’re quickly falling behind.

A lot can happen in ten years. The US goes through two, if not three, presidents within that time. Trends have come and gone. The hottest TV and movie stars have seen the highs and lows of their careers. Every industry on the planet, no matter how big or small, has changed dramatically in ten years. The fitness industry hasn’t escaped change in ten years either. Equipment manufacturers have released up to three new models of their equipment in that span of time.

If you’ve had your Precor equipment for five years, you’re at the stage where you need to make a few decisions. Your cardio and strength machines are most likely showing some wear and tear, and there’s a chance your staff and exercisers are ready for you to make an upgrade.