Exercise Science

The new division will draw more customers to the business, whether it is to utilize the online virtual program or become a member of the gym, because Anytime Fitness commitment to provide consumers with schedule flexibility, at an affordable cost, and be an exciting new experience.

Fitness is in. The percentage of people belonging to health clubs and gyms has doubled over the past 20 years. More growth is expected, fueled by an aging Baby Boomer generation in search of eternal youth and the reality that regular exercise can prevent or control diseases that are driving health care costs relentlessly upward. The 24/7 fitness opportunity is the newest model of fitness centers today.

When I first moved to Denver, Colorado, I went on a small search to find a fitness club that would meet all of my needs. After an online search, I discovered a Lifetime Fitness that was five miles from my apartment. Growing up in an active family and being in the Marines Corps with constant moving, I have experienced a multitude of gyms: with some being good and some being bad. Luckily for me, I have been a member of Lifetime Fitness before, and I knew they set the bar high for fitness clubs that very few others met. Even though I had been to one before I still had a list of what would qualify it as a good fitness club. To be a good fitness club you need a good variety of fitness sections

New evidence today suggest that the more hours that you sit, the greater likelihood of dying an earlier death regardless of how much you exercise, or how lean you are ( Masters, 2010). The fact is that millions of Americans think they are being healthy by working out at the gym on a daily basis. These people do not realize that the exercise they are doing in the gym is not able to counteract the effects of the “desk job.” These same people think they are living an active life by working out on almost a daily basis. The truth is that this is considered to be living an inactive lifestyle. The red flag is now raised. These same people that work out at the gym daily are now grouped into the dreaded sedentary lifestyle. Being a member of this group increases your chances of diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease. On top of all this, it increases the chances of obesity. Obesity notably increases when a person is living a sedentary lifestyle.

I observed two different unique professions relating to the exercise science field over the course of the Fall 2015 semester as required by the Introduction to Exercise Science course offered here at SIUE. I picked professions that interested me, and based it on if I could see myself going into it after graduation from this program.

The health club industry has continued to see an increase in the amount of health clubs/fitness centers. Since 1992, the United States has seen the number of health clubs increased by almost 40 percent, from 12,635 to 17,531 facilities. It has also seen an increase in membership by almost 60 percent, from 20.8 million to 32.8 million. What this all means for Fun 4 Life Fitness Center, LLC is that the market is ever growing which translates to more competition. Most fitness centers offer a variety of services to address the needs and convenience of the customers. Some of these services includes personal trainers, facilities with state-of-the-art equipment, and programs that cater to mostly every demographic.

The dullness of attending the gym may consume the mind at times. This factor can fade through actively leading a better life; therefore, the callousness will fade and motivation follows in abundance. Gyms facilitate a great environment for building the social aspects of one's life. Joining a gym membership program will open doors to healthy activities. The payout of attending a gym routine ensures a prosperous life, in other words, the rewards are priceless. At around $15 a month, a gym membership trumps undergoing surgery. The gym can be fun or troublesome and remember, hard work always pays

The Wellness center will offer a one year built in gym membership for each person enrolling in the class. The membership will

My purpose for applying to the Bachelor of Science in Education, Exercise Science program is that I wholeheartedly believe that a degree in exercise science would provide me with the knowledge and educational experiences necessary to be successful in my future career. Fortunately, I don’t feel this program is only beneficial for my future success, but thanks to being in classes such as KNHES 2360, I have found that studying this area of science is a passion of mine. As far as I can recall, I have always been interested in the science behind exercise and movement. As a child, I admired athletes. Watching them perform and compete fueled my desire to become an athlete myself. In high school, I thought I had an idea of what exercise science was,

The more workouts that should be added could be training on how to use weights. Also add variety in the classes they teach. Add yoga, aerobics, and maybe a nutritional or dieting class. The reason being is that they will draw more people who are not currently interested in boxing to your company. now the diet class would be an interesting add people go to the gym to get in shape and lose weight manly so if you offer to teach people how you can push your classes and a membership to come workout whenever. The 24 hour gym will increases your operating cost but also will make working out on your schedule easier. The charge for additions to the gym should be based on your current operating cost and predicted operating cost. Also, they should be yearly memberships with discounts for families or monthly for individuals. This is what their current costumers believe they should add to there options and how you should add them to be economical. All of the options mentioned are profitable if done right which is the

Since most American work thirty-three hours per week, making time for fitness can become a challenge. The obvious solution is to offer gyms right at work. That way, employees will be able to workout and get their work done all at the same time. Overall, on-site fitness is necessary for businesses and their employees.

It seems nowadays everyone has some sort of fitness goal, whether it is to lose 10 pounds for a special event, to fit in that old pair of jeans, or just for their overall health. Regardless of the reasons, some people are super motivated with workout regiments and diet plans mapped out; and others, not so much. For those who are taking the first step to a healthier lifestyle, herein comes the “I’m going to join a gym” epiphany because what better way to motivate yourself than to surround yourself with healthy lifestyle motivated individuals. Choosing a gym though should not be taken lightly, there is a lot to consider depending on individual needs. The best way to think about it is, choosing a gym is a bit like choosing a mate – you’re going

Same goes for workout at home. It takes a serious amount of dedication to not fall off and most people do not reach this point until they are months or years into their new fitness life style. (Personal story about highschool to now)

This competitive advantage will be very helpful in facilitating a partnership between Workout Buddy and the gyms and health clubs. Workout Buddy was created for gym members. This means that if non-gym members have interest in using Workout Buddy, their first step is to sign up for a gym or health club. It also promotes the use of personal trainers. These personal trainers are large sources of revenue that are much underutilized. Partnering with Workout Buddy’s services will help

In today’s busy world, it can be hard to find the time to even think about one’s fitness, let alone actually do anything to maintain it. The average person has school, work, family, pets, and many more distractions in their life to ensure their fitness is left on the backburner. However, when the thought of exercise does eventually enter their mind, the thought that often comes forefront is that of the gym. The concept of a gym is simple, populate a building with the necessary equipment for a variety of physical activities, attracting people who want to get that perfect body or even just get back in shape. However, many people who have never frequented a gym often come up with a plethora of reasons not to go.