The dreaded “where do you want to go for dinner” question that has been decades-long hurdle in a relationship can easily be hashed out with a quick look at Facebook, where restaurants typically post their menus. For gyms and health clubs, it’s imperative to find your spot in the world of Facebook. Not only does Facebook and various other social media outlets provide a way to reach out to audiences not easily accessible before, but Facebook also provides an inner view of your gym or health club before people even walk in the door.

An astonishing 95% of adults between 18 and 34 follow a brand via social media, and with 72% of adults actually checking Facebook before purchasing a product from a local business, it would be a wasted opportunity not to be on social media.

As a health club and gym owner, being active on social media shows clients and potential clients that you are easily accessible. A lot of people tend to message companies on Facebook rather than calling or emailing because it allows them practically instant responses while being able to multi-task with other things. Having a social media presence is also essential as it allows your clients to share with the world their experiences at your gym or health club. People are more likely to go a company, gym, or restaurant that has great reviews or experiences rather than a place that has little to no social media presence. If there is a negative review or post, look at it as a way to show potential clients that you want to rectify any situation. This can show clients that you are willing to go the extra mile to make sure everyone is well taken care of.

Stop only looking at social media as a way to reach your audience and start thinking of social media as a hub for your clients to boast about your services. For more information about this topic contact us at info@soOlis.com or call 877-789-8773.

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.

President of soOlis.com, Brad Bishop said, “soOlis.com was created to provide information to help people become healthier.  We already provide the most comprehensive exercise equipment information, we felt it was just as important to provide every resource a individual needs to help them find a place to work out.  They can search for their local gym, health club, pilates studio and so on; and now download their FREE Guest Pass and go try the fitness facility.  People can’t get the same feel for a gym over the internet, they need to experience it.  The FREE Guest Pass has turned into a win win for both the club owner and prospect; we drive potential members to their local fitness center for FREE and the prospect gets a FREE day to try out a gym.”

Tom Deimler, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at California Family Fitness, said, “The One Day VIP Pass is great; guests can walk through our door that didn’t cost us anything.”  Nancy Terry from Sport and Health said, “Thanks for the extra promotion.”

So if anyone is looking to start an exercise program at a gym, health club, YMCA or any other fitness facility, just download you FREE guest pass and go try it out!

In 1998, Tim Brennan and Tim Green founded Direct Fitness Solutions.  The company was built on the values of customer service and support.  It is on these values that have given Direct Fitness Solutions a firm competitive advantage in the Midwest. Over the past 12 years, Direct Fitness Solutions has grown to one of the top Precor Commercial Dealers in the country; they also have over 13 sales representatives;  and finally, where many commercial fitness dealers only service verticals markets, DFS supports every market   (gyms, fitness centers, hospitals, universities, multi housing and so on). If you are in the market for treadmills, used equipment, and/ or strength training equipment, DFS is your one stop shop.

According to Chris Gallagher, Regional Manager in the Chicago Area, “soOlis.com gives us another great opportunity to showcase our products and our company to our customers.  From one location, our clients can see all of the products we offer without sending them a bunch of brochures or several websites.  We look forward to a long relationship with soOlis.com.”

Brad Bishop, President/CEO of soOlis.com reiterates Chris’ point.  Direct Fitness Solutions will be the only commercial fitness dealer with an ad on our site for Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Missouri.  We will promote their products before all other commercial gym equipment products.  With their excellent reputation, we feel privileged to help promote DFS.

For more information contact Tim Sebold at tsebold@soolis.com or 877-789-8773 ext 705.

Since 1991, Fitness Equipment Sales has been meeting and exceeding the needs of clients including Country Clubs, Corporate Fitness, Hotels, Fitness Centers / Gyms, Hospital,s and Schools. Recently they have been focusing on public safety. They have been working very closely with the Fire Departments. The Fire sled has been an outstanding addition to several of the local Fire Department’s training routine. The Fire sled simulates three essential movements a fireman must perform while doing his job:

Advancing a charged 1 3/4″ hose line
Removing victims from hazardous environments
Breaching ceilings

When asked why Fitness Equipment Sales has partnered with soOlis.com, Donnie Floren, owner of FES, said, “We like soOlis.com’s concept. We believe in the near future it will be the go to website for everyone who is looking for fitness equipment. It was a great opportunity for us to lock up our territory.”

Brad Bishop, President of soOlis.com added, “We excited to be working with Fitness Equipment Sales. They have been a tremendous fitness distributor for many manufactures and we look forward to promoting their company. We also like their vision for the future of the Fitness and Wellness Industry.”

In an urban, low income Boston neighborhood, lack of access to healthy food and fitness centers gives the area a high rate of obesity. The introduction of Healthworks, a nonprofit gym, is aiming to reduce obesity and teach healthy living to local women.

The gym charges each member based on their income, letting some members pay as little as $10 a month. Healthworks provides a safe and supportive environment for women to exercise in a community where fitness centers are either nonexistent or too expensive, and exercising outdoors isn’t always an option.

One resident sites high crime in the area as the reason why many in the neighborhood are afraid to exercise outdoors.

“So many people here are obese and they want to walk and it is really unsafe,” [Mary] Shaw says.

The fitness center also has plans to open up a teaching kitchen in the building, offering services to help gym members learn how to make healthy meals at home.

NPR reports from Boston

World Gym International, LLC was founded in 1977.  The company runs and franchises over 175health and fitness centers in the United States and internationally. It also sells workout gear, such as apparel, water bottles, sports bags, and accessories, as well as nutrition products. The company was founded in 1977

“This is a tremendous opportunity for soOlis.com; World Gym has been a main stay in the fitness  industry for years and we look forward to helping them promote their brand and their fitness centers,” said Brad Bishop, President and CEO of soOlis.com.

World Gym International is just one of the many well known Health and Wellness organizations that have partnered with soOlis.com for their internet marketing strategies.  Some of the other large clients are, Sport and Health, Inc, California Family Fitness, Five Seasons Sports Clubs, NoBody Denied just to name a few.