Humans are known to be creatures of habit. We thrive on routines and derive comfort from the familiar. It is no wonder then that your members enter your facility and head toward the same place every time. Tennis players rarely forge their way into the fitness area. Racquetball players can be found at the juice bar after a game. Some free-weight enthusiasts scoff at cardiovascular equipment. Read the rest of this entry »
Dealing With Dry Skin
January 25th, 2012
You slather on the moisturizer every morning, but by afternoon, your skin feels dry and tight. You wonder if there’s anything that can be done, but then you think, “It’s only dry skin.” Right? Wrong. Dermatologists and spa technicians agree?dry, itchy skin needs attention.
Saves Time
January 23rd, 2012
“People like having a set time to attend and complete their resistance training,” explains Meyer. In a group muscleconditioning class, participants usually target all or most major muscle groups in a time-efficient 30 to 60 minutes.Plus, unlike working out alone, participants don’t waste time waiting for a machine or aset of free weights. “At peak times, it can be difficult to efficiently accomplish a workout in the weight room because everyone is trying to use the same equipment,” says Cleland. “[In a group setting], you are guaranteed to have the equipment you need throughout the class.” Read the rest of this entry »
Reward Challenge
January 13th, 2012
Jeff Probst explained, “Well, as you may or may not know, as recently as the 1960s, this island was ruled by pirates who would rob and steal from passing boats. That ties in to today’s challenge. Read the rest of this entry »
Finasteride’s Story At Last
January 11th, 2012
If you don’t recognize the name Finasteride, that’s okay. It is marketed under various brand names, such as Propecia, Proscar, Finpecia, Fincar and Finax. Quite simply, this chemical is a synthetic antiandrogen that behaves as an inhibitor type II 5-alpha reuctase. Read the rest of this entry »
Trainers Should Exceed Standards
January 6th, 2012
Personal training is another highly profitable service that can benefit your club. Although a training program is available in almost every health club, the quality of the trainer doesn’t always measure up. Some people are trainers because they’re fitness enthusiasts, but they don’t have the education or the experience to lead someone else toward physical fitness. Other trainers take standardized tests, become certified and begin training, but many don’t have the drive necessary to educate another person on the merits of nutrition and health. When it comes to hiring trainers, you need to establish levels of expertise and education before you begin the interview. Read the rest of this entry »
Clinton’s Misdirected War on Cancer. Part 2
December 28th, 2011
Other known causes of human cancer are ones with little relevance today, as control measures have been put in place. Some of these are occupational high-level exposures, such as asbestos, as a cause of various cancers; and high dose, long-term medicinal exposure, including the drug Diethylstilbestrol (DES). Starting in the 1940s, DES was used to prevent miscarriages, and it increased the risk of cancer in female offspring.
Clinton’s Misdirected War on Cancer. Part 1
December 28th, 2011
The Clinton administration has announced that the president’s next budget request will include $27 million to identify environmental causes — and means of preventing — cancer.
New York state senatorial candidate Hillary Clinton immediately picked up on her husband’s supposed commitment to tracking down “carcinogens” and used the proposed program to woo Long Island voters. Read the rest of this entry »
All Important Follow Up
December 28th, 2011
Follow-up after the event is important as well. Are you holding a raffle where you can gather people’s information? Do you have a sign-up book for people to be placed on a mailing list? Read the rest of this entry »
Gender Roles
December 21st, 2011
While watching the women wash the dishes in the ocean, Brian comments, “It’s interesting to me even after being out here in the wilderness, after hundreds of thousands of years, the girls are still being very domesticated. And they enjoy it, which I think is great. It kind of resorts back to the good ‘ole days when the men just ate and the women did all the cooking and cleaning. But it’s very interesting. It’s quite an observation.” Read the rest of this entry »