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  • Press Release: EOS Fitness, Excel Fitness Holdings, Gold’s Gym, and Planet Fitness Executives Join the Motionsoft Technology Summit Advisory Board

    Press Release: EOS Fitness, Excel Fitness Holdings, Gold’s Gym, and Planet Fitness Executives Join the Motionsoft Technology Summit Advisory Board

    Motionsoft, the leader in advanced software, integrated payment processing, and back office business management services for the fitness, health, and wellness markets announced that Troy Freet with EOS Fitness, Jeff Helfgott with Excel Fitness Holdings, Dave Reissman with Gold’s Gym, and Craig Miller with Planet Fitness have joined the 2018 Motionsoft Technology Summit Advisory Board.

    The Technology Summit’s advisory board is an all-volunteer group of distinguished fitness technology leaders and wellness industry experts who serve one-year terms and provide advice on a broad range of business and technology trends that guide the creation of panel topics and education themes to address the challenges and opportunities of technology in the fitness industry.

    The 2018 Motionsoft Technology Summit Advisory Board members are:

    • Troy Freet, Chief Information Officer, EOS Fitness
    • Jeff Helfgott, Director of Strategy & Business Development, Excel Fitness Holdings
    • Dave Reissman, Chief Marketing Officer, Gold’s Gym
    • Craig Miller, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Planet Fitness

    “This year is a momentous milestone for the Motionsoft Technology Summit as we kick off our 5th year hosting and connecting professionals across the health, wellness, and fitness industry,” noted Al Noshirvani, Chairman, Motionsoft and, founder and co-host of the Motionsoft Technology Summit.

    Full conference registration, which costs $449 and includes a rooftop welcoming reception, breakfast and lunch both days, snacks, and a Summit dinner is available online at https://nmhumaneconference.org. The official venue for the Motionsoft Technology Summit is the newly opened The LINE DC hotel, 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009.

    Jim Worthington, IHRSA Board Chair and Owner, Newtown Athletic Club, will deliver the opening keynote followed by our annual Technology Summit Roundtable session with the Advisory Board that will be moderated by industry luminary Rick Caro, President, Management Vision.

    The Technology Summit Roundtable is moderated by industry luminary Rick Caro, President, Management Vision.

    The title sponsor of the 5th annual Motionsoft Technology Summit is Matrix Fitness.  Content sponsors include eGym, InTouch Technology, Myzone, Wexer, Listen360, Silicus, Reunify, and Styku.

     

    About Motionsoft Technology Summit

    The Motionsoft Technology Summit is the premier technology event for executives in the health and fitness industry.  The Summit is an industry event for club operators that about brings together really smart people from amazing companies to discuss the challenges and opportunities of technology in the fitness industry.  Attendance is limited to health and fitness industry club professionals including owners, operators, IT, sales, and marketing teams. The Technology Summit is an intimate gathering that gives attendees the chance to really connect and network with other peers while discussing common technology issues in the health and fitness industry during panel sessions and keynotes.

    About Motionsoft

    Founded in 2004, Motionsoft is the leader in software and business management services for consumer-based organizations, including gyms and fitness clubs, corporate fitness facilities, hospital wellness centers, and university recreation centers. Motionsoft’s comprehensive software platform with integrated billing is used by more than 2,900 innovative businesses that require modern technology-driven member, facility and payment processing solutions. Motionsoft’s software suite includes an enterprise-grade software platform designed for large fitness operators that need APIs and data warehouses and a club management software solution for small and mid-sized businesses with 150 standard reports starting at $99 per month per location. Our integrated payment processing gateway handles over $3 billion annually while supporting over 8 million gym memberships in the U.S. and Canada.  Our end-to-end business management solutions include, Motionsoft Full Service™ is the fitness industry’s most powerful member services and accounts receivable management solution that helps clubs keep their past due members active while getting member accounts current. Every autumn, Motionsoft hosts the annual Motionsoft Technology Summit industry event on the opportunities and challenges of technology in the health and fitness industry.

  • Your Fortnightly Challenge #11

    Your Fortnightly Challenge #11

    This Fortnight’s Challenge:

    Clean up your workspace.  There is a place for everything and everything has a place according to Benjamin Franklin, so live this mantra this week.  Ensure the last thing you do each day is clean up your work space, so every new day you start with a clutter free space.

    Your challenge is to do this every work day for 10 days.

    Every two weeks we pose a challenge for you.  A challenge where the focus is on you – it could be around self-care, getting to know yourself better, or stretching your comfort zone.

    And why?

    Because we know when you look after yourself physically, mentally and emotionally then you are a better leader.  You will lead your business, your Team and your clients or customers with energy and enthusiasm.  You will #thinkanddodifferent.

    Tell us how you go and even what help we can give you.

    #DoItForTwoWeeks

    Next Challenge Starts

    Wednesday 12th September

  • ClubIntel Announces the Upcoming Launch of 4th Annual International Health/Fitness Industry Trend Study – What’s All the Rage

    ClubIntel Announces the Upcoming Launch of 4th Annual International Health/Fitness Industry Trend Study – What’s All the Rage

    (Dallas, TX; August, 2018) – ClubIntel, the global leader in conducting market research related to the health/fitness industry, announced it will be launching the 4th Annual International Health/Fitness Industry Trend Study – What’s All the Rage in late September of 2018.

    This fitness industry trend study, the most comprehensive in the fitness industry, explores the types of facilities/equipment, programs/services/training protocols and technologies that health/fitness professionals and operators use to differentiate their offering and support consumers on their journey to a healthier way of life. It is the only industry trend study that measures present levels of adoption for over 90 different trends and then tracks these changes over time.

    The 2017 report, which garnered engagement from over 14,000 organizations around the globe, provided in-depth insights, such as:

    • Levels of market adoption experienced by 90 different fitness industry trends. For example, in 2017, the most highly adopted category of fitness equipment was traditional functional training equipment (e.g., medicine balls, stability balls, bands, etc.) with 76% of operators reporting they used functional equipment.
    • Over the past four years, HIIT GX and Barre have experienced the greatest growth of any programs, both growing by more than 30% from 2013 to 2017.
    • In 2017, the two fastest growing technology trends among fitness facilities over the previous four years were social media (approximately 25 percentage points) and mobile applications (approximately 19 percentage points).
    • The identification of niche trends that have appeal among a narrow consumer base such as holistic health services, medical spa services, EMS training, digital middlemen and physical therapy.
    • Pilates and dance-related group exercise programs are more popular in Europe than anywhere else in the world based on their level of adoption
    • Latin American operators are more likely to use social media and blogs than operators in other parts of the world, while Asian operators are the most likely to post membership pricing online.

    The 2017 study was conducted in partnership with the following organizations: ACAD Brazil, Brazil; Active  Management, Australia/New Zealand; Association of Fitness Studios, U.S.; canfitpro, Canada; Club Industry, U.S.; Club Spa and Fitness Association, U.S.; Europe Active, Europe; Health Club Management U.K.; International Health, Racquet and Sportclub Association, U.S.; JCC’s of North America, U.S. and Canada; Leisure DB, U.K.; Mercado Fitness, Argentina; SCW Fitness Education, U.S.

    This year’s study will provide the same depth of insight as previous years, including the exploration of emerging industry practices not previously measured such as the use of artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, mobile wallets, digital payment gateways and mobile streaming fitness.

    The 2018 International Health/Fitness Industry Trend Report – What’s All the Rage will be available free of charge through ClubIntel’s websites, as well as through its study partners by December 2018. For those who haven’t seen the 2017 International Health/Fitness Industry Trend Report – What’s All the Rage, you can download the report at http://www.club-intel.com/whitepapers-and-reports/page/2/

    About ClubIntel (www.club-intel.com)

    ClubIntel is a brand insights and market research firm focused on serving the health/fitness and private club industries. ClubIntel has collaborated with IHRSA on several industry-based research initiatives, including the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and soon to be released 2018 Health Club Consumer Report and 2016 State of the Mexican Health and Fitness Industry Report; the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Financial and Operational Benchmarking Reports for the Association of Fitness Studios; the 2016 and 2017 State of the Industry Reports for the Club Spa and Fitness Association.

  • Press Release: Fitness Australia Launches the Australian Fitness Awards 2019

    Press Release: Fitness Australia Launches the Australian Fitness Awards 2019

    Fitness Australia today announced the launch of the Australian Fitness Awards 2019. The newly formed Awards are open to everyone in the industry and seek to recognise and celebrate outstanding businesses and professionals.

    The 2019 Australian Fitness Awards include seven business categories, three categories for individuals and one community award. Notably, the business awards have been redesigned to include new entrants such as Boutique Business of the Year and 24/7 Fitness Business of the Year.

    The Australian Fitness Awards 2019 Award categories:

    INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

    Group Exercise Instructor of the Year
    Personal Trainer of the Year
    Fitness Student of the Year

    BUSINESS AWARDS

    PT Business of the Year
    Boutique Business of the Year
    24 / 7 Fitness Business of the Year
    Council / Licensed Fitness Business of the Year
    Independent Fitness Club of the Year
    Fitness Club of the Year
    Quality Accredited Business of Year

    COMMUNITY AWARD

    Community Excellence Award

    The following two categories are selected by the Awards Committee and are not open for nomination.

    AWARDS OF HONOUR

    The Awards of Honour provide recognition of the important contributions of industry leaders and champions.

    CHAIRMAN’S AWARD

    The Chairman’s Award recognises members of Fitness Australia’s Board, Councils, Committees or Taskforce who made a significant contribution to the work of that group and to Fitness Australia.

    Interim CEO of Fitness Australia, Greg Harris said “The Australian Fitness Awards provide a tremendous opportunity for businesses and professionals to be acknowledged for the contribution they make to the industry and the impact they have in their community. With a range of new categories, and the ability for individuals and businesses to nominate themselves, as well as clients and customers being able to nominate them, the stage is set to find some truly remarkable stories”

    Award nominations open August 16 2018 and close by midnight on October 17 2018

    Once the nomination period closes, finalists will be chosen by an independent panel of judges. All finalists will be notified by email with details of the next steps. The selection panel will then name the national award recipients in each of the 11 award categories.

    The national winners of the Australian Fitness Awards will be announced in Sydney April 2019.

    The Australian Fitness Awards 2019 are proudly sponsored by Les Mills, Ezidebit, Guild Insurance and Guild Super.

    To find out more about Australian Fitness Awards go to awards.fitness.org.au or call 1300 211 311.

  • JT Is Proud To Be Speaking At AB Show 2018

    JT Is Proud To Be Speaking At AB Show 2018

     

     

     

    Justin Tamsett

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    Purchase a full-conference registration to learn from Justin Tamsett and the other 130+ world-class speakers at AB Show 2018!

     
     

     

    AB Show brings in world-class speakers who offer a diverse scope of knowledge and expertise, ready to share their solutions to fit the unique challenges you face at your facilities and in your programs.

     

     The industry-leading educational platform and dynamic, robust trade show is designed specifically to cultivate a strong sense of community within our industry and provide a single location where thousands of athletic, fitness, recreation and military professionals, as well as 250+ manufacturers around the world, can come together to share ideas, find solutions and drive the industry forward.

     

     

     
     

     

     
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    speak at AB Show 2018

    Justin Tamsett’s Sessions:

    NEW! HOW TO RUN STAFF MEETINGS THAT WORK
    Track: Emerging Leaders (New Managers)
    Friday, Nov 9 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    NEW! AROUND THE FITNESS BUSINESS WORLD IN 60 MINUTES
    Track: Fitness Center Management
    Friday, Nov 9 8:00 am – 9:00 am

    PEER-TO-PEER ROUNDTABLE #3: LIVE VIDEO. WHAT WORKS BETTER FOR YOU — INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK AND WHY?
    Track: Peer-to-Peer Roundtables
    Friday, Nov 9 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

     

     
    Justin is recognized worldwide as a thought leader who challenges the status quo for the fitness industry. He shares practical ideas from outside the industry and after 30 years in the fitness industry, ideas that can be implemented immediately. He has trained in at least one different fitness business model every week since 2015 as a casual visitor to get the true consumer experience. Justin has delivered 322 presentations since 1999 across 20 countries and to over 182,500 fitness business owners, managers and entrepreneurs. His aim in every presentation is have you think and do different. When you do, you will stay ahead of the industry curve and grow profitability, and you will help him achieve his why: have people move more and move more often to reduce the health care costs across the globe.
     

     
  • The Fitness Business Podcast Named Official Media Partner of the 5th Annual Motionsoft Technology Summit

    The Fitness Business Podcast Named Official Media Partner of the 5th Annual Motionsoft Technology Summit

    Motionsoft Technology Summit
    August 9, 2018 – Sydney, Australia 
     
    The Fitness Business Podcast, along with its parent company Active Management today announced that The Fitness Business Podcast has been named the official media partner of the 5th annual Motionsoft Technology Summit.
     
    The Fitness Business Podcast ‘s host Chantal Brodrick will conduct interviews with industry executives attending the Motionsoft Technology Summit using the LINE DC’s in-house radio station located in the hotel lobby.
     
    The Motionsoft Technology Summit is a global industry event for health, wellness, and fitness club professionals in marketing, sales, and information technology that will take place on Wednesday, October 3rd and run through Friday, October 5th the new LINE DC hotel, 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009.
     
    The Technology Summit is an intimate gathering that gives attendees the chance to deeply connect and network with peers while discussing common technology issues in the health and fitness industry.
     
    The theme for the 5th annual Motionsoft Technology Summit is “The Convergence of Marketing, Sales, and IT on Creating Memorable Member Experiences.”
     
    Jim Worthington, IHRSA Board Chair and Owner, Newtown Athletic Club, will deliver the opening keynote followed by the annual Technology Summit Roundtable, moderated by industry luminary Rick Caro, President, Management Vision, industry experts including:
    • Troy Freet, Chief Information Officer, EOS Fitness
    • Jeff Helfgott, Director of Strategy & Business Development, Excel Fitness Holdings
    • Dave Reissman, Chief Marketing Officer, Gold’s Gym
    • Craig Miller, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Planet Fitness
     
    New to the three-day event, now in its fifth year, is a fireside chat with Francesca Schuler, CEO, In-Shape Health Clubs and John Roberts, CIO, In-Shape Health Clubs on effective cross-department collaboration and planning that will be moderated by the founder and co-host of the Motionsoft Technology Summit Al Noshirvani, Chairman, Motionsoft.
     
    “Reaching more club operators across in our industry is central to delivering on our mission to educate and support leaders in our industry with tips, best practices, and resources about technology in the fitness industry. Our partnership with The Fitness Business Podcast means more club professionals will have the opportunity to hear from experts and hear how they are tackling technology opportunities in their clubs. That’s priceless,” expressed Al Noshirvani, Chairman, Motionsoft and, founder and co-host of The Motionsoft Technology Summit.
     
    “The Fitness Business Podcast has established a unique position as a platform with mass reach to the International fitness business community. Our shows enable us to connect with thousands of gym and studio owners, managers and professionals every week. We are thrilled to be part of the 2018 Motionsoft Technology Summit,” noted Chantal Brodrick, Host, The Fitness Business Podcast. “This event partnership allows us to share the latest tech-based news and information from leading speakers. We know our listeners want to know more about the role of tech in their businesses and sharing these interviews from the best speakers at the Motionsoft Technology Summit will inspire our industry.”
     
    The Fitness Business Podcast
     
    Launched in May 2015, The Fitness Business Podcast has produced 185 weekly shows, resulting in over 260,000 downloads to date. The show features industry experts, best-selling authors and club managers, all sharing their expertise and experience with listeners. It has conducted face to face meetups for listeners at IHRSA 2018 and FILEX 2018, and host of the show Chantal Brodrick is a featured speaker at 2018 events including IDEA WORLD, FILEX, FITEX and The Athletic Business Show. The weekly Fitness Business Podcast can be found on iTunes or at www.FitnessBusinessPodcast.com. For more details about the world’s first and premier Fitness Business Podcast, contact from Chantal Brodrick on +61 2 9484 5501 or email info@fitnessbusinesspodcast.com.
     
    About Motionsoft Technology Summit
     
    The Motionsoft Technology Summit is the premier technology event for executives in the health and fitness industry. The Summit is an industry event for club operators that about brings together really smart people from amazing companies to discuss the challenges and opportunities of technology in the fitness industry. Attendance is limited to health and fitness industry club professionals including owners, operators, IT, sales, and marketing teams. The Technology Summit is an intimate gathering that gives attendees the chance to really connect and network with other peers while discussing common technology issues in the health and fitness industry during panel sessions and keynotes.
     
    Full conference registration, which costs $449 and includes a rooftop welcoming reception, breakfast and lunch both days, snacks, and a Summit dinner is available online at http://www.motionsofttechnologysummit.com.
     
    The title sponsor of the 5th annual Motionsoft Technology Summit is Matrix Fitness. Content sponsors include eGym, InTouch Technology, Myzone, Wexer, Listen360, Silicus, Reunify, and Styku.
     
    About Motionsoft
     
    Founded in 2004, Motionsoft is the leader in software and business management services for consumer-based organizations, including gyms and fitness clubs, corporate fitness facilities, hospital wellness centers, and university recreation centers. Motionsoft’s comprehensive software platform with integrated billing is used by more than 2,900 innovative businesses that require modern technology-driven member, facility and payment processing solutions. Motionsoft’s software suite includes an enterprise-grade software platform designed for large fitness operators that need APIs and data warehouses and a club management software solution for small and mid-sized businesses with 150 standard reports starting at $99 per month per location. Our integrated payment processing gateway handles over $3 billion annually while supporting over 8 million gym memberships in the U.S. and Canada. Our end-to-end business management solutions include, Motionsoft Full Service™ is the fitness industry’s most powerful member services and accounts receivable management solution that helps clubs keep their past due members active while getting member accounts current. Every autumn, Motionsoft hosts the annual Motionsoft Technology Summit industry event on the opportunities and challenges of technology in the health and fitness industry.
  • From Our GCM Friends: The C.E.P.A Video Framework

    From Our GCM Friends: The C.E.P.A Video Framework

    It’s widely understood that when it comes to the most effective and engaging content, video is king. The written word, while still powerful, becomes even more engaging and effective in eliciting action, when your communications strategy features high-quality visual-based content.

    In the “olden days”, recruiting professional videographers was reserved for businesses with elaborate visions and big budgets; but remember – back then, so too was personal training! Nowadays, the investment to engage the services of creative professionals who can tailor video production to suit your business and its individual needs is not only affordable but an activity that can deliver a seriously impressive ROI. And, the fitness industry is fortunate to have access to video production talent that specialises in productions for gyms, health clubs, studios, suppliers and other fitness businesses.

    Of course, with so many advances in technology, the fact is, many of us are capable of actually creating highly effective video content under our own steam. Of course, its effectiveness is boosted when under the guidance of highly experienced professionals. For this reason, Gym Click Media created a FREE Video Content Creation Toolkit, specifically to help businesses and individuals ensure their video productions – whether DIY or professionally produced – are designed to achieve maximum cut-through and optimal engagement.

    The FREE Video Content Creation Toolkit details the CEPA framework that Gym Click Media themselves follow for every campaign they undertake. CEPA stands for contemplation, exploration, preparation and action, and this framework is designed to ensure your end result is effective, professional and of a standard, you’ll be proud to share with the masses.

    To download the Content Creation Toolkit and gain an understanding of the CEPA framework and how it can help optimise your media production success, click here or to learn more about Gym Click Media visit www.gymclickmedia.com.au

  • Your Fortnightly Challenge #10

    Your Fortnightly Challenge #10

    This Fortnight’s Challenge:

    • Catch people doing something right.
    • Genuinely compliment 50% of your team or customers every day.
    • See how it brightens their day.

    Your challenge is to do this every day – even on the weekends – for 14 days.

    Every two weeks we pose a challenge for you.  A challenge where the focus is on you – it could be around self-care, getting to know yourself better, or stretching your comfort zone.

    And why?

    Because we know when you look after yourself physically, mentally and emotionally then you are a better leader.  You will lead your business, your Team and your clients or customers with energy and enthusiasm.  You will #thinkanddodifferent.

    Tell us how you go and even what help we can give you.

     

    #DoItForTwoWeeks

    Next Challenge Starts

    Wednesday 22nd August

  • Press Release: PHIT Passes House For First Time, Makes History

    Press Release: PHIT Passes House For First Time, Makes History

    Twelve years ago, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), and the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA) developed the idea to create a bill that would incentivize more Americans to be physically active.

    Today, this idea is one step closer to becoming a reality because this afternoon this bill—The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act—was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives as
    part of a larger HSA bill package (H.R. 6199) by a vote of 277 to 142.

    The PHIT provision that passed would allow Americans to use tax-free accounts like HSAs and FSAs to pay for qualified fitness expenses, including health club memberships, sports safety equipment, and youth sports fees. Under the current version of the bill, individuals could use up to $500 to cover  these expenses and families could use up to $1,000.

    “We knew that there would be increased opportunities to advance this legislation in the 115th Congress and we are thrilled to celebrate this significant victory,” said Helen Durkin, IHRSA’s
    executive vice president of public policy. “While our work on PHIT is not finished, we’d like to take today to thank every individual and organization that has supported healthy lifestyles by speaking up in favor of the benefits that PHIT would provide to our citizens and our nation. Your passion for and commitment to helping others lead active, healthy lives has brought us to this historic moment.”

    PHIT boasts broad bipartisan support. Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) serve as the original House sponsors and their support has been echoed by many others. Currently, PHIT has 153 total sponsors—136 in the House (71 Democrats and 65 Republicans) and 17 in the Senate (6 Democrats and 11 Republicans). Though the bill has been introduced with strong support in each Congress from the 110th through the current 115th, this is the first time it has passed the entire House.

    Today, the House vote for PHIT recognized the need for a healthier, happier, more prosperous America. Now it’s the Senate’s turn to do the same.

  • Press Release: Bill Moore CEO of Fitness Australia Announces Retirement

    Press Release: Bill Moore CEO of Fitness Australia Announces Retirement

    Today Bill Moore has announced his retirement after two and a half years in the role of CEO of Fitness Australia, the peak national fitness body.

    “It’s been an absolute thrill to lead the Association over the past couple of years, but I’ll be sixty five in a few weeks and it was time for me to take a look at my future as I head into retirement age” says Bill.

    “I plan to continue my interest in board and governance roles and my involvement in FILEX. Outside of that, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my other passions – my wife and family, training and messing around with motorbikes.”

    “I’ve been very fortunate to work with such a talented, hard-working group of passionate people, and with a tremendously supportive Board of Directors that have allowed the Association to transition to meet the contemporary fitness industry.”

    Moore retires on the 10th of August 2018, the day before his sixty fifth birthday.

    “The board and team thank Bill for his time and energy, in steering Fitness Australia through the last two and a half years.” David Allan said.

    “A robust recruitment process has commenced to find a new CEO for Fitness Australia, who will work closely with the board and assist the Fitness Australia team in the evolution of the association.”