why do people go to fitness centre and what website can I use to find more info on how to run a fitness centre
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I believe you might be able to find some answers from NFPT. Not sure what there web is though. Its been a long time since I was certified. Not sure if this will help, but maybe. Good luck.\n\nTom
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Always start with the individual state run website, if it doesn't have what you are looking for chances are there are links to help.
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Your question is asked at all because gyms have become a meat market of the fit people and it's blatantly obvious.  Those that NEED the exercise are made uncomfortable by exclusion.  This is why, when I was fat, I thought gyms were evil places.  I still think the concept is kind of sick.  Why go to a gym when it's nice outside?  Why PAY to work out on your own when you can work out at home and feel less ignored or even hated?\n\nI never saw a fat person invited to play team sports.  I never saw anyone approaching a fat person, but maybe they got ignored if they approached someone else.\n\nThe sad thing is, if they are going to lose the weight, then they need to exercise, yet the already punishing environment be then made even more punishing by the people there.  That's why I don't like gyms at all.
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Fitness First - the gym club offers them.  They have been advertising this heavily.
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Stopping at the gym for a short workout has numberous benefits: the physical exercise is good for the body and the mind -- even when you are tired; and, the act of going there helps you strengthen the habit of sticking to a routine.
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go to  a golds gym or some kind of fitness gym
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I have the same problem. What I found was a large physical therapy location which has a pool and a gym and they allow people to purchase memberships to use either.  This place is DEFINITELY not a meat-market, no one is looking at what you look like.  Most people are overweight or injured and are there for serious work to help themselves.  \n\nThe membership is actually CHEAPER than a health-club.  $30 a month, and it's open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7-12 on Saturday, which are reasonable hours.  The pool is heated for therapy reasons and all the fitness equipment you need is available for your use. \n\nThese places don't seem to advertise so you'll have to make some calls.
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im not sure what kind of people u will find but try yahoo chatrooms..go into the fitness ones see whats there...i dont think its great but its the only one i know of
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There are many free workout tools and information on the internet. Yahoo has a very savvy health center at: http://health.yahoo.com/;_ylt=AoCfoy4IxPIu1CeYgG6iQfAw3MQF\nAlso I recently joined www.sparkpeople.com. It has tons of fitness information and levels of fitness. It offers lots of advice and best of all its free. For more tools on fitness you can visit : \nhttp://www.exrx.net/Lists/WorkoutMenu.html\nI also recommend reading shape magazine's site. \nwww.shape.com.\nAnother free tool that works with peers : http://www.peertrainer.com/\nBest of luck to you I know how hard it is to get into shape!
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Here are some possibilities. Hope it helps.\n\n\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Business_to_Business/Health_Care/Fitness/
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go to where they workout
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I suggest you check out and read the following books to get more ideas on how to start your fitness gym business:\n\nGym Biz: Starting and Running Your Own Gym for Profit by Lou Ravelle http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1552100197/powerhomebizguid \n\nSmall Club Start-up : A Personal Trainer's Guide by Ron Fay http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0970692005/powerhomebizguid \n \nThe Business of Fitness: Understanding the Financial Side of Owning a Fitness Business by Thomas Plummer http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1585188530/powerhomebizguid \n\nMaking Money in the Fitness Business by Thomas Plummer http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1585187097/powerhomebizguid \n\nHow To Buy and Manage a Fitness Club: A Guide to Success and Profit by Edward August Braun http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0741411199/powerhomebizguid \n\nHealth Fitness Management: A Comprehensive Resource for Managing and Operating Programs and Facilities by William C. Grantham http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0880115599/powerhomebizguid \n\nStarting a small business takes a lot of courage. But, as they say, courage does not pay the bills. To be successful – to stay in business – you need more than courage. You need a combination of hard work, skill, perseverance, and lots of luck. \n\nSome things you need to consider:\n- "How can I support my family while I build up by business?" \n- "What are my abilities?" \n- "Is there a market for the product or service I have chosen?" \n- "How long will it take this business to reach the financial goal I have?" \n\nYou may want to read the article "How to Start a New Business Successfully" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol51/launch.htm , which lists six steps to launch a new business successfully:\n\n1. Provide a benefit.\n2. Determine the fit with your market.\n3. Right timing is everything\n4. Be ready to support your business\n5. Develop a blueprint for success\n6. Market, market, market\n\nI recommend that you read the following books:\n\n- What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business : Real Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs \n- Starting From Scratch: How To Start A Business When You Don't Have Money \n- If You're Clueless About Starting Your Own Business and Want to Know More \n- On the Move : How to Succeed and Survive As an Entrepreneur \n- How to Make 1000 Mistakes in Business and Still Succeed
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I used to belong the the YMCA until I joined the YWCA.  I think the Y is a great place to workout and send the kids for swimming, gymnastics, etc.  They really take a family approach and have a great environment to workout in.  The programs offered for kids and adults have quite a variety and levels for all participants.  And the cost isn't too much, either, compared to other fitness centers.  They really do offer a lot.  Perhaps you can sign up for a trial period to see if you could try it and see if you like it and it works for you.  As with any program, it's only worth the money if you use the facility.
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if you want classes, then go to the ymca... if you are looking for the best weight sets, go to golds, if you want convenience i would choose a 24 hour center... personal trainers are in the phone book and can be taken to any facility... it is a matter of choice
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Hope this helps.\n\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Business_to_Business/Health_Care/Fitness/
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You should advertise on the internet and papers, without specifics about the gym itself.\n\nYou need to ask yourself why your members come to your gym.  Is it due to the facilities, the personnel or the proximity.  Be sure in the arrangement that the new owners cannot change whatever is most important.  This can typically be accomplished by keeping you on-board for a period of time.\n\nBe warned that a typical policy for some of the large gym's is to buy your gym, covert the members to their gym (and the contracts) and then close you down.  They are actually buying your members, not your gym.
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self.com has alot of good exercises. and glamour.com has a fitness section too.