The Statistics

This first stat is sure to pique your interest; the TurnTo Network found that 90% of all consumers in the US find UGC to be the most influential when making purchasing decisions. This tells you that people are paying attention to what their friends, family, and acquaintances are doing. You want your users to show they are enjoying your space virtually.

When people see others that they personally know using a product or service they are more likely to use and trust the brand. As you can see in the image below UGC plays a significant role in user decisions as well as their overall reported experience.
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Credibility and Customer Experience

As mentioned above, when people see others that they know benefiting from things they may be interested in doing they are more likely to choose the products their friends use over others. This occurs because people making decisions about products or services want to know they are going to have a good experience. When they see their friends having a good experience, they want the same for themselves.

This, in turn, enhances the new customer’s experience because when they come into your gym, they already have expectations. If you can meet and exceed those expectations, you may just have a new customer for life.

Free Marketing

There is nothing better than a free lunch; you savor every bite. For every minute of work, you put into your social media accounts you will be paid many times over. Encourage customers to interact with you on social media by tagging them in photos, liking their posts, or even holding photo contests.

When customers post photos of themselves in your gym with tags, you have access to new possible members. Businesses that run social media accounts for different amenity services will look into the demographics of your followers and tailor social media posts specific to their interests.

You gain exposure to the community as well as a list of new possible members. Using UGC will give you a leg up on the type of people you should be marketing to in addition to some free ad space.

Interacting with the Community

It is hard for small businesses to keep up with their communities. A gym should be part of the lifeblood of a community, where people interact and meet on a daily basis.

Your personal interaction with UGC and your customers will help to keep your finger on the pulse of the community. You will know what they need and be exposed to creative ways to get more of the community’s attention using UGC.

Increase Membership

UGC is a hands-on well-loved way to garner attention for your establishment. It is all in the statistics above. If you can generate quality UGC, people will be influenced to come and at least check out your fitness space.

Once you have new people in the door, it is up to you to get them excited about enrolling and coming back. In addition, customers that are influenced by UGC to join your fitness center are more likely to add to your treasure trove of UGC customers than ones attracted by a sign or coupon.

Using UGC will establish your credibility as a gym that people want to go to. It will solidify your place in the community. You will gain membership and free marketing from using it. Every penny and second spent on your social media accounts to gain UGC will benefit you greatly in the long run.

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For more information about user generated content, contact soOlis at info@soOlis.comor 877-789-8773.

 
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DUMBBELLS

Dumbbells are one of the cheapest gym equipment one can get for strength building and muscle building. They are very portable and quite easy to transport. Depending on what the target of your exercise is you will need to choose one that most fits what you aim to achieve. If you plan on building a lot of muscle then you need to look out for heavier and bigger dumbbells but if a lady doesn’t want to look muscular but probably just wants to tone flabby arms then she would be on the look-out for lighter dumbbells like the 5-10 pound weights. If you’re looking to be

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economical but want to invest in dumbbells that the entire family can use, then you should probably be looking at an adjustable dumbbell kit that comes in stackable weights discs or plates. Secondly you want to make sure the grip feels right for you. If you have sweaty palms, it’s probably best if you got those with foam grips, otherwise you could just go ahead and test your grips on a few and pick whatever contours nicely or fits snugly into your palm so accidents are minimized.

CROSSTRAINERS

Life Fitness Cross Trainer

When buying cross trainers, you will want to make sure that you get one from a reputable brand. This is because these companies have spent money and time researching different ways to give you the right exercise equipment thatis safe yet very effective while generic brands do not really have customer satisfaction but profit maximization astheir end goal. Also make sure that you buy from a company that service their products in case you need to get an adjustment or replace worn out parts and of course you will also engages as many muscles as possible during your workout.

BOSU BALLS

There are basically two types; the Bosu Balance trainer and the Bosu Ballast ball. If you are a beginner, then you will want to start with the Bosu Ballast ball. It does not roll out of place so you do not have to struggle too much for balance. On the other hand the Bosu balance trainer was designed to take a lot of beating so if you are looking to work on your balance, engage in more core work, then the Bosu balance trainer is your best bet.

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Although it may seem painful, it is important to to begin exercising a muscle injury as soon as you can. By not doing so, you are allowing other muscles to tighten up. You do not have to do any intense exercises. Go slowly and make sure to apply ice to the injured area when finished.

If you want great results when weight training, be sure that you are always switching up your techniques. Do not stick with the same few exercises. Even if you are targeting the same muscle group, you should try a different exercise, heavier or lighter weights or different intensity levels. This is how you can get the most out of your training.

Gyms

Good fitness is essential to your health. If you do not have a work out plan and are not fit you will find that you are more susceptible to becoming ill. You can find many books and articles on fitness and even places to go locally such as local gyms. Keeping fit will keep you busy and happy, and will make you look and feel better.

Fitness Centers

If the idea of regularly working out at a gym or health club leaves you with cold feet, look for recreational activities that are both, energizing and exciting. Rock climbing is becoming increasingly popular in local gyms and fitness centers and offers an excellent workout for the muscles in your arms, legs and back.

Hopefully you have found the information in this article to be helpful and useful so you can apply it to your everyday life. If you can find the time to put the tips in to action, you will find your fitness routine to be less of a burden and more fun.

Cardio
• 1 – Cybex 750a Arc
• 3- Cybex 610A Arc Trainers
• 1 – Versa Climber 108/109
• 2 – Life Fitness 95 Si StairClimber
• 2 – StairMaster 7000PT Stepmill
• 5 – Cybex 530 Stepper
• 1 – LifeFitness 95Ri Recumbent Bike
• 2 – Life Fitness 95T Inspire Treadmill
• 4 – Life Fitness 9100 Next Gen Treadmill

Strength
• 1 – Cybex FT 360 Functional Trainer
• 1 – Cybex Plate Loaded Smith Machine
• 1 – (Hammer) Iso Horizontal Bench Press
• 2 – Cybex/Commercial Seated Calf Raise
• 2 – Hammer Iso Decline Chest
• 1 – Hammer PL Iso Incline Press
• 1 – Hammer PL Iso Lat High Row
• 1 – Hammer Iso Super Incline
• 1 – Hammer PL Shoulder Press
• 1 – Hammer PL Iso DY Row
• 1 – Hammer PL Iso Lat Chest/Back Combo
• 1 – Nautilus Nitro Plus Vertical Chest
• 1 – Nautilus Nitro Plus Selectorized Abdominal
• 1 – Nautilus Nitro Plus Selectorized Bicep
• 1 – Nautilus Nitro Plus Over Shoulder Press
• 1 – Life Fitness Selectorized Seated Leg Press
• 1 – LifeFitness 5 Stack Jungle Gym
• 2 – LifeFitness Select Pec Fly/Rear Delt
• 1 – LifeFitness Pro Leg Extension
• 1 – LifeFitness Cable Motion Shoulder Press
• 1 – LifeFitness Selectorized Cable Crossover
• 1 – Selectorized Seated Leg Press
• 1 – Paramount Glute AP3600 250lb Wt Stack
• 1 – Paramount AP 2900 Selectorized Multi Hip
• 1 – Commercial 5 Stack Jungle Gym
• 1 – Icarian 8-stack multi cable station

Benches & Accessories
• 1 – Plates 4×45, 2×25, 4×10, 4×5 Iron Grip 12 sided plate
• 1 – 7’ Olympic Bar
• 1 – Commercial Incline Olympic Bench w Storage
• 1 – Commercial Flat Olympic Bench w Storage
• 1 – Commercial 45 Degree Hyper Ext Bench
• 1 – Commercial Power Rack w Pull Up Bar
• 1 – Commercial Standing Preacher Bench
• 1 – VKR Chin Dip
• 4 – Flat Utility Benches
• 1 – Cybex 0-90 Bench

• 8 – Cybex 630 Arc
• 1 – LifeFitness 95Xe Elliptical
• 6 – Precor 546 v3 Elliptical (Cordless)
• 3 – Precor 556 v1 Elliptical
• 2 – Precor 556 v3
• 6 – StairMaster 7000PT Blue
• 3 – LifeFitness 95Si Stepper
• 5 – LifeFitness 95Ci Upright Bike
• 1 – Cybex Cyclone 530 Upright Bike
• 14 – Schwinn Evolution Bike
• 1 – Cybex UBE
• 2 – LifeFitness 95Te Treadmill
• 2 – Woodway Desmo Treadmill
• 1 – Versa Climber 108/109
• 2 – LifeFitness Summit Trainer

Strength

• 1 – Cybex PL Dual Axis Advanced Chest Press
• 3 – (Cybex) PL Smith Machine
• 1 – Cybex PL Chest Press
• 2 – Cybex PL Seated Calf
• 2 – Icarian PL 45 Degree Leg Press
• 1 – Hammer Iso Horizontal Bench Press
• 2 – Hammer Iso Shoulder
• 3 – Hammer Iso Incline Chest
• 1 – Hammer Iso Decline Chest
• 1 – Hammer Iso Low Row
• 3 – Hammer Iso Lat Pulldown
• 1 – Hammer Iso Lat Raise
• 1 – Hammer Iso High Row
• 1 – Hammer Iso Kneeling Leg Curl
• 1 – Hammer Bicep
• 1 – Hammer PL Bench Press
• 1 – Hammer PL Seated/Standing Shrug
• 1 – Hammer PL Seated Calf
• 1 – Hammer PL Pullover
• 1 – PL Inverted Leg Press
• 1 – PL Pullover
• 1 – PL Abductor
• 1 – PL Adductor
• 1 – PL Standing Calf Raise
• 2 – LifeFitness (Pro) Pec Deck / Rear Delt
• 2 – LifeFitness (Pro) Leg Extension
• 1 – LifeFitness Prone Leg Curl
• 1 – LifeFitness Pro Horizontal Leg Press
• 2 – LifeFitness (Pro) Wt. Asst. Chin/Dip
• 1 – LifeFitness Cable Crossover
• 1 – Nautilus 40 Degree Chest Machine

• 1 – Cybex New Eagle Lat Raise
• 1 – Cybex New Eagle Glute
• 1 – Cybex VR2 Bicep
• 1 – Cybex VR Glute
• 1 – Cybex Seated Calf Raise
• 1 – Icarian 8 Station Jungle Gym
• 1 – BodyMaster 8 Station Jungle Gym w/CC
• 1 – Maxicam Cable Crossover
• 1 – Selectorized Cable Crossover

Benches & Accessories

• 1 – Cybex Bent Leg Ab Board
• 1 – Cybex Olympic Decline Bench
• 1 – Olympic Decline Bench
• 1 – Olympic Military Bench
• 1 – Cybex Flat to 90 Bench
• 4 – Icarian Super Bench
• 2 – (Cybex) Preacher Curl Bench
• 1 – Cybex 45 Hyperextension
• 1 – Icarian Power Squat
• 1 – Hammer Power Rack
• 2 – Power Rack
• 1 – VKR Chin/Dip
• 1 – Precor V Crunch

Side Leg Lift w/Tricep Extension

Good Luck

• 8 – Cybex 630 Arc
• 1 – LifeFitness 95Xe Elliptical
• 6 – Precor 546 v3 Elliptical (Cordless)
• 3 – Precor 556 v1 Elliptical
• 3 – Precor 556 v3
• 6 – StairMaster 7000PT Blue
• 3 – LifeFitness 95Si Stepper
• 5 – LifeFitness 95Ci Upright Bike
• 1 – Cybex Cyclone 530 Upright Bike
• 17 – Schwinn Evolution Bike
• 1 – Cybex UBE
• 2 – LifeFitness 95Te Treadmill
• 1 – LifeFitness 95Ti Treadmill
• 2 – Woodway Desmo Treadmill
• 1 – Versa Climber 108/109
• 2 – LifeFitness Summit Trainer

Strength

• 1 – Cybex PL Dual Axis Advanced Chest Press
• 3 – (Cybex) PL Smith Machine
• 1 – Cybex PL Chest Press
• 2 – Cybex PL Seated Calf
• 2 – Icarian PL 45 Degree Leg Press
• 1 – Hammer Iso Horizontal Bench Press
• 2 – Hammer Iso Shoulder
• 3 – Hammer Iso Incline Chest
• 1 – Hammer Iso Decline Chest
• 1 – Hammer Iso Low Row
• 2 – Hammer Iso Lat Pulldown
• 1 – Hammer Iso Lat Raise
• 1 – Hammer Iso High Row
• 1 – Hammer Iso Kneeling Leg Curl
• 1 – Hammer PL Bench Press
• 1 – Hammer PL Seated/Standing Shrug
• 1 – Hammer PL Seated Calf
• 1 – Hammer PL Pullover
• 1 – Hammer PL High Pull
• 1 – PL Inverted Leg Press
• 1 – PL Pullover
• 1 – PL Abductor
• 1 – PL Adductor
• 1 – PL Standing Calf Raise
• 2 – LifeFitness (Pro) Pec Deck / Rear Delt
• 2 – LifeFitness (Pro) Leg Extension
• 1 – LifeFitness Prone Leg Curl
• 1 – LifeFitness Pro Horizontal Leg Press
• 2 – LifeFitness (Pro) Wt. Asst. Chin/Dip
• 1 – LifeFitness Cable Crossover
• 1 – Nautilus 40 Degree Chest Machine

• 1 – Cybex New Eagle Lat Raise
• 1 – Cybex New Eagle Glute
• 1 – Cybex VR2 Bicep
• 1 – Cybex VR Glute
• 1 – Cybex Seated Calf Raise
• 1 – Icarian Pec Fly / Rear Delt
• 1 – Icarian 8 Station Jungle Gym
• 1 – BodyMaster 8 Station Jungle Gym w/CC
• 1 – Maxicam Cable Crossover
• 1 – Selectorized Cable Crossover

Benches & Accessories

• 1 – Cybex Bent Leg Ab Board
• 1 – Cybex Olympic Decline Bench
• 1 – Olympic Decline Bench
• 1 – Olympic Military Bench
• 1 – Cybex Flat to 90 Bench
• 4 – Icarian Super Bench
• 2 – (Cybex) Preacher Curl Bench
• 1 – Cybex 45 Hyperextension
• 1 – Icarian Power Squat
• 1 – Hammer Power Rack
• 2 – Power Rack
• 1 – VKR Chin/Dip
• 1 – Precor V Crunch

“Steve brings a wealth of experience to both dealer and direct sales, said Bruce Kaplan, Sales Director at Med-Fit Systems, Inc.  He was extremely impressed with our manufacturing capabilities, products, staff, and culture, as well as the direction our company is headed in the near future.”

Miller’s goal is to help Med-Fit Systems build long-term customer relationships throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

“It’s exciting to join a company that has such a deep heritage in the Industry as Nautilus® commercial products, claimed Miller. Since their inception under Arthur Jones, Nautilus® strength equipment has set the bar with innovation, precise biomechanics and craftsmanship, but what is exciting is the vision they have for their cardio products.  I am truly looking forward to my future with Med-Fit Systems.”

Med-Fit Systems, Inc. is a twenty-three year old physical therapy and senior care products provider located in Southern California.  On February 19, 2010, the company purchased the assets of the commercial fitness equipment division from Nautilus, Inc.