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Fitness Facility Management

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Fitness Facility Management provides an in-depth look at the challenges and rewards of managing contemporary health and fitness facilities.

Using real-world expertise garnered from many types of fitness facilities, the authors and their contributors deliver practical insights and advice for the management and operation of health and fitness facilities, programs, and employees. Case studies and examples depict real-world scenarios encountered by modern health and fitness club managers. The latest guidelines and information on the skills needed to provide world-class experiences for members, guests, and clientele of many kinds make Fitness Facility Management the authoritative guide for current professionals as well as students studying for a future career in the industry.

Beginning with reflections on how the COVID-19 pandemic changed exercise habits, client behavior, and the fitness industry itself, readers progress to the fundamentals of organization development and business operations. They will learn about staff recruitment, hiring, and retention through employee engagement as well as the skills needed for talent offboarding and creating a positive employee exit experience. Coverage then moves to the operational management functions, such as facility design, standard operating procedures, equipment purchasing and maintenance, and development of member programs. The final section consists of the business practices needed for success, including attracting and retaining members, managing risk and preparing for emergencies, and optimizing profitability through business strategy and marketing plans.

Throughout the book, checklists and graphs provide easy-to-understand guidance on concepts. Think It Through elements at the end of each chapter present reflective questions for readers to consider, aiding with retention of key points and practical understanding of how to apply guidance and knowledge within fitness facilities.

The applied approach and practical information throughout Fitness Facility Management make this text the most up-to-date guide for current professionals—whether they work in boutique fitness centers, corporate fitness facilities, campus recreation centers, community recreation centers, or franchised fitness clubs—as well as for students preparing for a management career in the health and fitness industry.
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Steven A. Trotter, MS, is a global well-being consultant and adjunct professor. With over two decades of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, Trotter is renowned for his expertise in people management and the development of programs and facilities. He founded Globetrotter Wellness Solutions, LLC, in 2017 after seven years of providing independent consulting services. His firm collaborates with universities; health clubs; organizations; and morale, wellness, and recreation (MWR) units to improve organizational and employee well-being and to build systems for success.

Trotter was formerly the director of well-being at a major university. During that time, he led a comprehensive, holistic well-being program that served over 35,000 individuals across three campuses and a distance education program. He managed two indoor fitness facilities and several outdoor fitness areas, totaling over 200,000 square feet. In his earlier roles as fitness director at various universities, he was instrumental in managing fitness programs and overseeing numerous facility expansion and construction projects.

Trotter is an international speaker and presenter, regularly presenting at local, state, regional, national, and international conferences on subjects such as facility management, employee engagement, organizational development, project and priority management, and strategic marketing. He is a regular contributor to Campus Rec Magazine and the website of American Council on Exercise (ACE). He has served as a subject matter expert for ACE since 2014 and works with the credentialing department to develop and continuously improve the four NCCA-accredited ACE certifications.

Trotter has a master of science degree in health and physical education from Virginia Tech and a bachelor of science degree in exercise science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise physiologist certification, four certifications from ACE, and multiple specialty certifications from Les Mills. He is an American Red Cross instructor in CPR, AED, and first aid; a certified mental health first aid trainer; a Green Dot bystander intervention facilitator; and a Gallup-certified strength coach. He is also a continuing education provider with ACE, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).

Chris Stevenson, BA, CSCS, is the founder of The Empower Group, a comprehensive consulting firm headquartered in Westlake Village, California. The firm specializes in delivering keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and strategic advising services to facilities worldwide. The Empower Group collaborates with facilities of varying scales and types, spanning domestic and international markets. Their core competencies encompass business planning, strategic design, fostering exceptional workplace culture, optimizing staffing strategies, enhancing marketing and sales efforts, refining member experiences, and more.

Stevenson has over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, from personal training and group exercise classes to owning and operating a full-service health club. For six years, he was a faculty member at the California Health and Longevity Institute (CHLI), located at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village, California, and named one of the top 10 executive health programs in the nation by Worth magazine. He presented on exercise science and behavioral change and oversaw a team of exercise specialists who performed one-on-one assessments and training sessions for the executives.

Stevenson is an international speaker and has presented keynote speeches and breakout sessions in over a dozen different countries and throughout the United States. He regularly presents at fitness and business events, including those of Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), Athletic Business, IDEA, NASM Optima, and Club Industry. He has written for Club Business International (CBI), Health Club Management (HCH), Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Club Solutions, and Club Industry, and he is a regular columnist for Athletic Business.

He serves on the board of directors of the Health & Fitness Association, the largest nonprofit trade association for the health and fitness industry; the owners committee of IDEA; and the events committee of the Climbing Wall Association. In those roles, he advises on strategic planning, standards, policies, values, and vision to increase the organizations’ benefits to their members.

Stevenson has a bachelor of business administration degree from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. He holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is certified as a Technogym master educator.

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BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the United Arab Emirates will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

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Description:

Fitness Facility Management provides an in-depth look at the challenges and rewards of managing contemporary health and fitness facilities.

Using real-world expertise garnered from many types of fitness facilities, the authors and their contributors deliver practical insights and advice for the management and operation of health and fitness facilities, programs, and employees. Case studies and examples depict real-world scenarios encountered by modern health and fitness club managers. The latest guidelines and information on the skills needed to provide world-class experiences for members, guests, and clientele of many kinds make Fitness Facility Management the authoritative guide for current professionals as well as students studying for a future career in the industry.

Beginning with reflections on how the COVID-19 pandemic changed exercise habits, client behavior, and the fitness industry itself, readers progress to the fundamentals of organization development and business operations. They will learn about staff recruitment, hiring, and retention through employee engagement as well as the skills needed for talent offboarding and creating a positive employee exit experience. Coverage then moves to the operational management functions, such as facility design, standard operating procedures, equipment purchasing and maintenance, and development of member programs. The final section consists of the business practices needed for success, including attracting and retaining members, managing risk and preparing for emergencies, and optimizing profitability through business strategy and marketing plans.

Throughout the book, checklists and graphs provide easy-to-understand guidance on concepts. Think It Through elements at the end of each chapter present reflective questions for readers to consider, aiding with retention of key points and practical understanding of how to apply guidance and knowledge within fitness facilities.

The applied approach and practical information throughout Fitness Facility Management make this text the most up-to-date guide for current professionals—whether they work in boutique fitness centers, corporate fitness facilities, campus recreation centers, community recreation centers, or franchised fitness clubs—as well as for students preparing for a management career in the health and fitness industry.
Read more

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Steven A. Trotter, MS, is a global well-being consultant and adjunct professor. With over two decades of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, Trotter is renowned for his expertise in people management and the development of programs and facilities. He founded Globetrotter Wellness Solutions, LLC, in 2017 after seven years of providing independent consulting services. His firm collaborates with universities; health clubs; organizations; and morale, wellness, and recreation (MWR) units to improve organizational and employee well-being and to build systems for success.

Trotter was formerly the director of well-being at a major university. During that time, he led a comprehensive, holistic well-being program that served over 35,000 individuals across three campuses and a distance education program. He managed two indoor fitness facilities and several outdoor fitness areas, totaling over 200,000 square feet. In his earlier roles as fitness director at various universities, he was instrumental in managing fitness programs and overseeing numerous facility expansion and construction projects.

Trotter is an international speaker and presenter, regularly presenting at local, state, regional, national, and international conferences on subjects such as facility management, employee engagement, organizational development, project and priority management, and strategic marketing. He is a regular contributor to Campus Rec Magazine and the website of American Council on Exercise (ACE). He has served as a subject matter expert for ACE since 2014 and works with the credentialing department to develop and continuously improve the four NCCA-accredited ACE certifications.

Trotter has a master of science degree in health and physical education from Virginia Tech and a bachelor of science degree in exercise science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise physiologist certification, four certifications from ACE, and multiple specialty certifications from Les Mills. He is an American Red Cross instructor in CPR, AED, and first aid; a certified mental health first aid trainer; a Green Dot bystander intervention facilitator; and a Gallup-certified strength coach. He is also a continuing education provider with ACE, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).

Chris Stevenson, BA, CSCS, is the founder of The Empower Group, a comprehensive consulting firm headquartered in Westlake Village, California. The firm specializes in delivering keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and strategic advising services to facilities worldwide. The Empower Group collaborates with facilities of varying scales and types, spanning domestic and international markets. Their core competencies encompass business planning, strategic design, fostering exceptional workplace culture, optimizing staffing strategies, enhancing marketing and sales efforts, refining member experiences, and more.

Stevenson has over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, from personal training and group exercise classes to owning and operating a full-service health club. For six years, he was a faculty member at the California Health and Longevity Institute (CHLI), located at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village, California, and named one of the top 10 executive health programs in the nation by Worth magazine. He presented on exercise science and behavioral change and oversaw a team of exercise specialists who performed one-on-one assessments and training sessions for the executives.

Stevenson is an international speaker and has presented keynote speeches and breakout sessions in over a dozen different countries and throughout the United States. He regularly presents at fitness and business events, including those of Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), Athletic Business, IDEA, NASM Optima, and Club Industry. He has written for Club Business International (CBI), Health Club Management (HCH), Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Club Solutions, and Club Industry, and he is a regular columnist for Athletic Business.

He serves on the board of directors of the Health & Fitness Association, the largest nonprofit trade association for the health and fitness industry; the owners committee of IDEA; and the events committee of the Climbing Wall Association. In those roles, he advises on strategic planning, standards, policies, values, and vision to increase the organizations’ benefits to their members.

Stevenson has a bachelor of business administration degree from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. He holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is certified as a Technogym master educator.

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