All Questions

The Readers Q&A is the place to get practical and usable answers to facility management questions.
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Each month, we select one question and publish it along with select answers in our e-Letter. We invite readers to add their responses here in the Readers Q&A and also to pose new questions.

Please note: The Readers Q&A publishes submissions on the topic of facility management only. General fitness submissions will not be considered.

  

Questions
Small Pro Shop Tips April 2008 While I don't have enough space for a separate pro shop, I am thinking about putting a few racks and some shelves in my entry way to sell clothing, workout towels, exercise accessories and nutritional items. I was wondering if any facilities have had financial success with something like this. Would it be worth it? 3 answers
Facility Health Fair April 2008 Do you think hosting a small health fair would be a good way to generate traffic in a new facility? Has anyone has success with this? Or, does anyone have any tips on what works? 2 answers
Pay for Small Group Training April 2008 There are so many ways to hire and pay trainers. I am thinking about offering buddy and small group training, since more revenue can be brought in with this type of training. Should I pay my trainers more per session, or still the same rate? My worry is, why would trainers want to train more than one person at a time (which is more work for the trainer) if they don't make more money for doing so? 1 answers
Insurance for 24/7 Facility April 2008 I am looking for insurance carriers who offer coverage for 24/7 fitness centers, since I am thinking of changing my hours to 24/7. Any advice on finding coverage for this type of set-up? 2 answers
What Facility Size Is too Small? April 2008 I am looking to start up a fitness center, and am trying to find a space to lease. Is 1,800 square feet too small? 3 answers
Competing With Rec Centers March 2008 Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can compete with YMCAs and city recreation centers? 1 answers
Inspiring Exercise March 2008 I opened a gym two years ago, and had more than 300 members. I have lost some members, and am down to 240. Any ideas on how to get more people interested in exercise? I have more than 8,000 square feet, and brand new equipment. It is a clean facility in a small town (population 13,000). 1 answers
Advice for Programs and Diet March 2008 I would like to know the best way to measure a client's fitness level. Also, do you have any recommendations for a cardiovascular program? How long should the program last? Also, is there a website in which I could find helpful diet and nutrition tips to pass along to clients? 0 answers
Scheduled Maintenance Program February 2008 Does anyone have a scheduled maintenance program for daily cleaning of fitness center equipment, floors, walls, mirrors, etc., that includes cleaning products and techniques? I have searched the web and not found anything. What is the normal practice? 1 answers
Finding A Cleaning Service January 2008 We are looking for a fitness center cleaning service (in the Detroit, Mich., area). Does anyone have advice about finding a cleaning service? 0 answers
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