Health clubs have been known to save lives, but the results are not usually as quick and visible as some members have recently seen. Due to new legislation in many states, as well as the preventive concern... View More

What is wellness? Wellness is a state of feeling well in body, mind and spirit, together with a sense of reserve power. It is based on normal functioning of the tissues and organs of the body, a practical... View More

Whatever driving force is making you want to open a wellness facility and capitalize on this economic revolution needs to be validated with thorough evaluation of the market you plan to service. Demographics... View More

Physical therapists, physicians, personal trainers and chiropractors have similar business goals: improve the health of their patients, help... View More

I remember being in school and thinking "Once I get through school, I'll have it made. I'll be rewarded handsomely for what I love doing, and all of my worries will be over." Imagine my surprise when I... View More

Our health care system is a mess. Our government leaders aren't happy about Medicare spending. Doctors aren't happy because their reimbursements... View More

There are changes that need to be made in our health care communities: physicians and complementary health practitioners must collaborate; patients must take responsibility for their health; doctors need... View More

One statement says it all: Health care fraud is now the number three law enforcement priority in this nation just behind terrorism and violent... View More

In my last article, "Buyer's Guide for Health Care Businesses," I discussed the necessary tools needed to run a fitness business. However, once... View More

Who are your best prospects? That's a question marketing experts in every arena seek to answer. When it comes to personal trainers and fitness studio operators, the answer to the question is clear. Or... View More

Editor's Note: This is part three of a six-part series about creating a wellness and fitness center from the perspective of an existing medical office or fitness facility. In the coming months, be... View More

Many health care businesses are recognizing the power of fitness and wellness services to expand revenues and market share from their circle of already-influenced patients. The single best way to improve... View More

Designing and developing a wellness center whether it is an extension of a training studio or spa or as a fitness component of a medical practice... View More

Wellness centers come in many forms and are started by many kinds of professionals. There is not one particular way to create or run a wellness center. It depends on who you are, who your clients are and... View More

Editor's Note: This is part two of a six-part series about creating a wellness and fitness center from the perspective of an existing medical office or fitness facility. In the coming months, be sure... View More

With health care costs increasing and obesity and related illnesses on the rise, what are fitness professionals doing to help our nation's... View More

Health club operators have made the mistake for years. Now, medical professionals, wellness professionals and self-improvement experts are adding distinctive fitness components to their businesses and... View More

Repetitive strain injuries or RSIs are now the single largest cause of occupational health problems in the United States . RSIs can occur in any activity requiring repetitive motions, but most often affect... View More

Power Systems, Inc., a nationwide supplier of specialty fitness and sports performance training equipment, has named Monty Kilburn as Vice President of Marketing and Robert Lindsey as Director of Education.... View More

A recent study published by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) found that the number of adults who strength train two or more times per week increased from 17.7% in 1998 to 19.6% in 2004. Although this... View More