The afterburn effect, also known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), is when you have an increased quantity of calories burned after exercise (up to 72 hours after exercise). Exercise, especially high intensity interval training (HIIT), increases your muscles' demand for oxygen (VO2), which oxidizes carbohydrates and fats, producing the energy needed for movement.
While it’s easy to fall into the trap of viewing marketing as ancillary to more immediate and obvious elements of running a health club, it’s very much part and parcel of contemporary fitness business growth and success.
Let's take a closer look at the first element: business fundamentals. Read on to learn more about these must-haves for growing your gym, health center or other fitness business.
Managing membership retention for your fitness center business involves more effort and analysis than simply counting how many members you have. Click here to read on.
“Automation” is one of the most popular buzzwords of the 21st century. One industry ripe to get in on the trend? The fitness industry. Here’s a closer look at why automation is a smart way to promote fitness business growth.
Sexual harassment is a significant problem in the United States. While we often think of this behavior primarily in workplaces, the reality is that it can and does happen everywhere -- including at fitness centers.