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Jan 10, 2018

Generation X currently represents 33 percent of all health club members, and they are mostly drawn to equipment- and family-oriented activities that are shorter in duration. Learn more about this demographic in the following gallery.

Chicago Sits Atop WalletHub's List of Best Cities for an Active Lifestyle

Jan 04, 2018

WalletHub looked at the 100 most populous cities and determined how they ranked when it came to the ability to live an active lifestyle. The rankings were based, in part, on fitness club fees, number of fitness clubs per capita and number of...

Meditation, Recovery Classes Were the Fastest Growing Trend for ClassPass Users in 2017

Jan 01, 2018

ClassPass shared data about its users, including which types of workouts were most popular, the most popular day of the week to work out and the most popular day for a workout in 2017.

Dec 23, 2017

Millennials tend to avoid fixed memberships and favor flexibility and experience-driven workouts at their health clubs. Learn more about what activities win them over in this photo gallery, based on data from the IHRSA 2017 Health Club Consumer...

5 Reasons to Re-Engage Your Senior Club Members

Dec 06, 2017

In an age when many health club operators are preoccupied with millennials, it's important to re-engage senior members—who may be even more financially vital to a business.

Three in Five American Children Will Be Obese by Age 35, Study Says

Dec 06, 2017

Obese children are more likely to continue to be obese with age, according to a recent study. The study's authors advocated for "early intervention" with at-risk children, noting the importance of balanced diets with less sugar and better physical...

Weights, Calisthenics Among Top 10 Health Club Offerings for Men in 2018

Nov 28, 2017

Club operators considering facility design and equipment purchases will want to review the top 10 gender-specific club offerings, according to IHRSA's latest Health Club Consumer Report.

Dance, Aquatics Among Top 10 Health Club Offerings for Women in 2018

Nov 28, 2017

Club operators considering facility design and equipment purchases will want to review the top 10 gender-specific club offerings, according to IHRSA's latest Health Club Consumer Report.

HIIT Remains a Top Fitness Trend for 2018

Nov 15, 2017

HIIT is predicted to be the most popular fitness trend in 2018, according to an annual survey by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

U.S. Obesity Rates Reach Historic High, According to CDC Study

Oct 18, 2017

More than 70 percent of Americans have a body mass index over 25, classifying them as either overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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