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Ready for some new core exercises that will shake up your training and keep you motivated? This week's Queenax workout offers new conditioning suggestions that are sure to please.

The highly rated Precor 9.31 Treadmill is no longer available, but before you disappear, take a look at the Precor TRM 425. This new model has the same features that made the 9.31 a favorite among critics and consumers with some new and improved enhancements as well.

Keeping up with key health data is not only popular right now, but can help you get a better idea of how your body is functioning on a day-to-day basis. Here are the stats that can help you gauge your overall health.

Studio and fitness expert Stephen Tharrett shares what studio owners need to consider before changing the pricing structure of their business.

Wellness expert Tracey Harvey discusses the seven dimensions of wellness and how health club operators can use them to serve the active-aging population.

Try this complete Superfunctionalâ„¢ workout to challenge your core and total body strength.

 

Learn how the Precor EFX® can help you get the "Runner's High" and simulate your outdoor training experience.

Try 3 rounds of this Functional Circuit for a total body power, strength and core workout.

Want to become a Precor educator? Learn about our Master Coach network. 

When personal information is involved, maintaining member privacy is of the utmost importance. Here is how and why health clubs need to protect their members and themselves.

Try these workout plans to offset some of your mileage using the Precor EFX®.

See how elliptical training can offset some of the long miles in your training plan to reduce joint stress without compromising your cardiovascular fitness.

by Erica Tillinghast, MS, cPT

If you’re a studio owner more space equals more money. The trick is to develop enough space to conduct your training and your classes in the way you want, satisfy your clients, and generate as much income as possible in your given space. Learn how. 

A lot of people believe that auto insurance is to help cover the cost of repairing your car if you’re in an accident. While that’s one measure, the reality is that your insurance is for the disaster, not the ding. The same applies to fitness studio insurance.

Fitness equipment is a huge investment for any facility, and the best way to protect it is with proper maintenance and a good warranty.

Here's how to ensure that your different pieces of equipment receive equal use, stay working as long as possible, and are covered if they need to be repaired or replaced.

You see gyms all the time advertising that they’re the cheapest around. You can join a national brand for $20 per month, sometimes cheaper.

On the other hand, it’s not unusual for a fitness studio to charge $75 per hour and higher. And these studios are getting business.

Technology has changed the face of the world as we know it.

It has touched every aspect of our personal, social, and work lives and continues to completely transform — and create — entire industries. The health and fitness industry has felt the impact too, and it’s clear that there’s no going back.

The AMT® is loaded with movement variations to keep your client’s workout fresh. Review these Master Coach tips to learn how simple body and foot position changes can boost results.

Everyone knows that social media is a cheap and – if done well – effective way to engage current and potential members. But with so many different social platforms, where should you start?

The best KPIs to track are the ones you use. Read the three most important KPIs that your studio should be measuring.