Speed Read: Top Stories in Fitness & Health (7/1/16)

Your Top Fitness News

Cybex's Speed Read is your “go to” source for the week’s top fitness, health and wellness news – the stories you need to know now. Stay on top of industry news and share with your clients, members and colleagues.

How Exercise Shapes You, Far Beyond the Gym

While you might notice your physical gains from the gym more readily, exercising inspires some internal ones as well. This is a great article to share with clients and customers to help them along in their fitness journey. –New York Magazine
 

Cybex Breaks Ground On Expansion At Owatonna Facility

On Tuesday, Cybex broke ground on a 150,000-square-foot expansion to our Owatonna, Minn. facility. Scheduled for completion in December 2016, the expanded facility will total 490,000 square feet and will dramatically increase the facility’s overall manufacturing capacity . – KEYC Mankato News 12
 

The Pros and Cons of Personal Trainer Business Models

When creating a personal training program at your gym or expanding upon your existing one, the question of hiring trainers as staff members or contractors often arises. Athletic Business breaks down the pros and cons of each, as well as the IRS’ opinion on the matter. – Athletic Business
 

Everything You Need to Know About Health Club Locker Room Size

Locker rooms can be a major selling point for potential new members checking out your club. Learn what customers are looking for and how to determine the best locker room size for your facility. – IHRSA Blog
 

Putting Breast Cancer on a Diet

A new clinical trial will put weight loss to the test as a possible treatment for breast cancer. While past studies showed a link between weight and mortality, they were not designed to uncover if weight loss after diagnosis improves survival or reduces the chance of recurrence. – The New York Times, Well Blog
 

Capture Innovation to Grow Your Business

New Cybex Blog Contributor Janice Hutton discusses ways all managers, from fitness facilities owners to personal training directors, can grow their business by fostering innovation to remain on the cutting edge. – Cybex Blog
 

Smart is the new strong.
The Cybex Team

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