AI might not be a requirement for a fitness business yet, but savvy entrepreneurs should already be considering how it will impact businesses in the coming years. Here are a few impacts we will see over the next couple of years.

Personal Fitness Trainers Go Artificial

Over the next few years, entrepreneurs should keep their eyes peeled for more automated workers in the fitness industry. Already, most people are familiar with AI voice bots like Siri and Alexa. An AI-based personal assistant or trainer will be like an ultra-enhanced version of these bots.

Many tech analysts already think that AI personal assistants will be available in 2019. By 2020, these Next-Gen assistants will start to become more complex and will be used in more technical fields. Artificial intelligence for conversational apps will be used for customer service, business operations and workflows.

Consumers Are Getting Used to Voice AI

Many consumers are already transitioning to voice commands. In a recent study, the PWC Consumer Intelligence series found that 57 percent of smartphone users already used voice commands. Among users of laptops, desktops and tablets, this figure is at 29 percent.

There are still plenty of consumers who are unaware of artificial intelligence programs or how to use them. As awareness about AI starts to grow, the percentage of people using AI will only increase.

How Voice AI Will Impact Businesses

Whether you run a fitness business or a smoothie shop, voice AI can potentially be a game changer. According to researchers, 85 percent of customer interactions will be managed without an actual human by 2020. Meanwhile, 80 percent of executives believe that AI has the power to improve business productivity.

Conversational will handle task-based processes like buying replacement soap, preparing insurance claims, troubleshooting computer problems and sending out billing reminders.

Another major change is in how automation actually presents itself to consumers. Instead of the robotic voices people hear on a voicemail platform, AI will have human-like feeling and programmed empathy. Because of this human touch, brands will be able to use AI with customer service, business transactions, making appointments or enrolling in new programs.

WIll artificial fitness trainers arrive in the next year? Probably not. While AI may wait to take on more complex jobs for a few years, simple tasks like customer service and client billing are definite possibilities in the near future.

If you want to find out additional information about fitness equipment, gym marketing and more, contact soOlis today.

Another year, another set of resolutions that we all say we’re going to complete, but how many actually do? “New year, new me”, but really we’re creatures of habit and breaking those habits are not as easy as we all would like it to be. One of the most prominent resolutions among most people is to not just get healthy, but to get fit. It’s the prime time to get in shape and look good for bathing suit season. Yet, about seventy-five percent of people maintain their resolution for the first week and as the as the year progresses, that percentage continues to drop. So the question is: How can you maintain your resolution to stay fit and healthy?

First off, one needs the proper attire and necessities. Personally, when you look the part it provides a sense of confidence that you know what you’re doing. Also, now there are many wearables

such as FitBit to keep track of your activity and progress. These wearables can track your heart rate, calories burned, your steps, and your sleep patterns. Unfortunately, some may purchase their so called “motivators” to just let them be a fad that go to waste. They’re hyped up originally, but just like those resolutions, they get old. Look good to feel good. Which brings us to why this is such a prominent resolution. Yes, we get it, you want to lose said number of pounds to look better, but many forget about the overall reason. Working out is not just about pounds, but to create a healthier lifestyle for the individual. Exercise is not the only aspect about being healthy and it does take dedication. The amount of sleep, what you consume, and the amount of activity are all contributing factors and don’t work alone. Anyways…

Most jump start into their fitness regime without a realistic goal. Nothing happens overnight and you have to be willing to put in the work and build up to your to goal. If you have not worked on cardio for a while, do not kick yourself when you struggle to run a quick mile. Some quit before they really get started because they don’t see fast results. Again, it’s all about the effort you’re willing to put in. When you start off, make a plan and schedule to stick to. It’s easier to follow a set schedule than just get on any machine that looks interesting. Lastly, resolutions lose their appeal over time and that easily could be because they are no longer exciting, new, and you miss the taste of chicken nuggets. With that, don’t be afraid to change it up. Find some different activities to keep you going and look into new recipes and diets that don’t taste like straight grass. Mostly, just find what works for you, gyms and everything that comes with it!

Overall, do not over do it and think about the positives instead of thinking you’d rather be in your bed watching Netflix. It’s a new year, and it may not be a “new” you, but it can be a better you. Happy New Years!

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

Cap Dumbbells

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.

For more information regarding exercise equipment, gyms and more visit www.soOlis.com or contact soOlis @ info@soOlis.com.

September 28, 2012 Nashville, TN.  In soOlis.com’s continual effort to educate everyone on Fitness and Wellness products and services, they have created Custom Instructional QR Codes for fitness equipment.  It is quick and simple; just scan the QR code and a detailed instructional video will help the user operate the fitness product.

Tim Sebold, VP of Sales & Marketing for soOlis.com, said, “We are really excited about our most recent product.  We believe with this product, we can get more people exercising.  Think of all the unstaffed fitness facilities. The explosion of 24 HR fitness clubs, corporate fitness centers, condos, and hotels.  We believe we can assist all owners and operators of these unstaffed facilities to provide a safe and informative facility through our instructional videos.” Tim further added that he hopes the instructional videos will increase membership for local gyms and usage of condos and corporate gyms.  “People generally have a tough time asking for help and working out of their comfort zone. Now add working out for the first time!  It all becomes very intimidating.  But now with Custom Instructional QR Code, a person who has never worked out and has been cleared by his or her physician, can go to an unstaffed condo gym, scan the QR code and safely operate that treadmill that seemed so intimidating before.  There is no awkwardness or guess work.  It just makes for a happy and safe exerciser.”

soOlis.com’s first installation of the Custom Instructional QR Codes was at WOC Fitness in Ocean City, MD.  WOC Fitness is a 24 HR fitness facility utilizing several different brands of fitness equipment.   When asked why it was important for WOC Fitness to have this technology, Bonnie Zemo, President of WOC Fitness said, “Since we are open 24 HRs, we aren’t always here to answer questions or show people how to use the equipment.  With this technology, our members will be able to properly and safely use our equipment.”  With technology people are always concerned with cost.  But according to Bonnie, “It’s a “no brainer. We paid a small set up charge for our logo and $9.95 a label.  It is much less than paying a trainer to demonstrate each piece of equipment.”

soOlis.com is a fitness and wellness information company.  soOlis is dedicated to educating everyone interested in fitness and wellness products and services.  soOlis.com – where quality of life begins!

For more information on custom QR codes for your facility, please contact Tim Sebold @ tsebold@soolis.comor call 877-789-8773 ext 705.

Metabolic Training

880 Series

The 830 Series is an update LED Display Screen that has the same line of the 880 console.  It also has the new easy to use motion controls that increases and decreases the users speed and incline.   The 830 still uses the reliable LED console to provide the essential fitness information for the user.  And in terms of entertainment, the 830 series can still be purchased with the option personal viewing screens.

830 Series

The 820 Series again uses the same lines as the 880 series but has condensed the information into a 4×6 LCD single color screen.  This console gives the end user the affordability and reliability that goes into all Precor Fitness Products.  It also has an option for the personal viewing screens.

820 Series

 
At the heart of the new StairMaster StepMill® 5 are three new console options. The top of the line TSE-1 console option has an intuitive and attractive 10” touch screen display, integrated TV tuner, iPod videoplayback, charging and audio controls, as well as the Landmark Challenge that allows users to climbfamous landmarks from around the world. The new unit also boasts numerous ergonomic upgradesincluding improved handrails, step-up assist, and the Ergo-bar hand grip to provide alternative, morecomfortable hand positions. Unchanged are StairMaster’s 30 years of proven performance with toughand reliable core mechanics, telemetry HR, and CPAT/WFI StepMill Fitness Tests.
For more information on the new StepMill® 5, visit www.StairMaster.com.

Core Fitness LLC, dba StairMaster is a leader in developing and marketing advanced cardio equipmentfor the fitness Industry. Core Fitness LLC is owned by Michael Bruno who acquired the StairMasterbrand and the commercial license rights to Schwinn Fitness from Nautilus Inc. in December 2009.Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company markets and distributes the legendaryStairMaster StepMill®and StairMaster StairClimber® along with Schwinn® indoor cycling bikes worldwide.The legendary Stairmaster® continues to be known as the “toughest workout in the gym.”  For moreinformation about StairMaster call 1-888-678-2476 or visit our website at www.stairmaster.com.

Top executives of Star Trac, including the new (Owner, Chairman and CEO), fitness manufacturing legend “Michael Bruno” along with his team, Rose Bravin (Managing Director Asia & Middle East) and Andy Richter (Vice President Key Accounts), were all in attendance to meet and greet Mr. Khammas and to celebrate the largest internal commercial territory agreement in the industry. AAHG has established a partnership with one of the worlds leading fitness manufacturers. Star Trac has always been known for their cutting edge innovation and use of technology in the commercial product line. In negotiations for nearly a year, the concluded agreement is in clear support of Star Trac’s endorsement of the Al Ahli Holding Groups growth in the industry and the aggressive nature of filling the need in the Global market space. Star Trac’s groundbreaking agreement expands with Al Ahli’s growing market presence in the fitness space via Gold’s Gym as it relates to their growth. The agreement is bound to direct sales within AAHG fitness properties in an expansive potential 106 countries. A ringing endorsement of the strength of Al Ahli as it pushes into new markets.

Al Ahli Holding Group, a multi-national company and a leader in the lifestyle and fitness arena in Pan Arabia, is on the move with the opening of three Gold’s Gym facilities in the next three to eleven months with many more to follow. With last years signing of Gold’s Gym’s largest master franchise deal slated for 26 gyms in major Arabian Peninsula markets and with further expansion to include the potential for an additional 62 gyms totaling 92 facilities over the next ten years, AAHG has risen to become the most serious player on the Pan Arabian and regional scene in fitness. This aggressive strategy makes them the largest single buyer of the world’s best fitness equipment brands. The strategy for the affiliations and relationships with the world’s best manufacturers was spawned by the quest for providing the best fitness experience with the best technology at the best price to both the AAHG/Gold’s Gym user client and the sub franchisee development partner.

AAHG continuously listens to the market and to their customer base; Mr. Khammas stated, “Our strive in providing excellence in the fitness space is driven by complete satisfaction and results for our clients. We allow our client base to continuously rate the products of the big five manufacturers and they decide the ranking and the direction of our purchases. What better place to announce this exciting set of partnerships then the world’s greatest fitness forum; IHRSA’s 30th anniversary show.”

About Al Ahli holding Group:From its ground breaking to the present day, the Al Ahli Group (http://alahliholdinggroup.com), expanded rapidly throughout its 43 years of operation to be one of the region’s most dynamic, innovative and multi-disciplined business entities. The Al Ahli Group has been instrumental in steering the cement industry throughout the region to unprecedented levels of production and sales. Other industries and services that the Al Ahli Group is involved in range from the largest plastic film manufacturing factory in the region, to printing and publishing, to an extensive transportation division, turn key construction, engineering products, factories, real estate and mix-used development in their US $1 Billion Dubai Outlet City Project (http://www.dubaioutletmall.com). Al Ahli was the first Pan Arabian company to attract and sign major intellectual property brands such as Marvel Entertainment and Nickelodeon. Al Ahli played important roles behind the scenes in securing other global brands as well for important strategic allies in the region.

Although Al Ahli Group is based in the U.A.E., representative offices are also operating throughout the Pan Arabian world, with a strong presence in Africa, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Europe, Latin & South America, South Korea and the USA. The Al Ahli Group remains a family owned business that values, quality, integrity and business ethics. With eight thousand employee partners strong, all the divisions of these diverse business entities are managed by the group directly and are controlled by its Chairman Mr. Nasser Ali Khammas and the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mohamed Khammas.
About IHRSAThe International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association is the fitness industry’s only global trade association. IHRSA represents over 9,000 for profit health and fitness facilities and over 650 supplier companies in 75 countries.About Star TracSince 1979, Star Trac has been a leader in developing advanced equipment for the fitness industry, focused on providing products to mold lifelong habits for health and fitness. Its user-focused product innovations are reflected in the complete line of cardiovascular and strength equipment, including the revolutionary Star Trac Coach™, a personalized treadmill workout led by a professional coach, the groundbreaking eSpinner®, the newest Spinning® innovation resulting from the long running relationship between Star Trac and Mad Dogg Athletics, and the Inspiration Strength™ line that takes aesthetics, biomechanics, and features to the next level. More than four million people in over 75 countries use Star Trac exercise equipment daily, enjoying its unparalleled functionality and style.

Star Trac: For more information about Star Trac, which is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., call 1-800-228-6635 or visit www.startrac.com.

AAHG: Stephen R. DeMilta, President AAHG International, Stephen@alahligroup.com, 1+386-383-3104