Not only are group exercisers more loyal than non-group exercisers, but the study also found that members who have multiple reasons for visiting the health club are more loyal than those who have one reason to visit.
Between week nine and week 16 of the study, patients who were eligible to receive financial rewards reported 1,368 more steps per day than patients who were not eligible for compensation.
New research by Les Mills suggests strict weekly limits on HIIT training for maximum effectiveness, while a new ACE report outlines the benefits of HIIT resistance exercise when compared with traditional workouts.
Ninety percent of personal trainers are expected to have CPR and first aid training, and approximately 50 percent are expected to complete at least one industry-recognized certifying program.
Payroll costs historically claim at least 43 percent of a health club's total revenue, which may explain why many club companies do not offer full or even partial insurance coverage to employees.
The hourly wages of various fitness instructors fall between $23 and $31, according to IHRSA's 2018 U.S. Fitness Professional Outlook report. Find out in this gallery how each instructor type ranks by full-time and part-time hourly pay.
Researchers found that high levels of cardio fitness can reduce a genetically susceptible person's risk of coronary heart disease by 49 percent and risk of atrial fibrillation by 60 percent.
As little as 10 minutes of exercise per week can make a "significant difference" in a person's mood, according to a new study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies.
