by Erin Phelan | Feb 4, 2025 | Promote, Protect, Support
From brain health to stroke recovery, exercise can be used as medication and ongoing developments and research studies point to its unlimited potential to improve lives. Every month Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC) explores the latest studies on exercise for...
by Erin Phelan | Jan 28, 2025 | Promote, Protect, Support
We have all been there: A stressful day at work, you hit the gym and suddenly everything feels better. Those who exercise can attest to its profound impact on their mental well-being. But for those who live with depression, getting to the gym is a feat in...
by Erin Phelan | Jan 21, 2025 | Promote, Protect, Support
More than half of Canada will have a mental health challenge at some point in their lives. Statistics Canada found that at least 20 percent of Canadians face a mental health issue, but many experts say the number is far higher. While traditional treatments...
by Erin Phelan | Jan 14, 2025 | Promote, Protect, Support
As new members join the gym, ask them one vital question: How do you want to be moving when you are 90? This could be an effective member acquisition and retention strategy. New members join your gym for unique reasons – to lose weight, feel less aches and pains, or...
by Erin Phelan | Jan 7, 2025 | Promote, Protect, Support
Nearly 100 million U.S. adults plan to prioritize health and fitness in 2025, as new report highlights affordability challenges and opportunities As 2025 begins, a nationwide survey by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) reveals that health, fitness, and...
by Erin Phelan | Dec 30, 2024 | Promote, Protect, Support
As we look towards 2025, there is one guarantee: New members are going to flood our facilities in January. Health and fitness continually tops the resolutions list, and according to a recent TELUS health study, 7 out of 10 Canadians want to be healthier in 2025. ...
