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Fitness Industry Council Reviews the Latest Exercise Studies: Key Insights for 2025
Exercise science has come a long way. Our industry is continuously evolving, driven by new research that helps shape...
Unlocking Member Retention Success
The core of our businesses, the Holy Grail of success, growth and profitability, is indisputably our members. We can...
Your Members Changed— What Should You Do About It?
The fitness industry has undergone significant transformations in recent years, driven by evolving consumer...
MUSIC LICENSING: What FIC is doing for the Fitness Industry
Did you know each fitness facility in Canada has to pay yearly music licensing fees?Did you also know that the...
Exercise is Medicine: Latest Studies
From brain health to stroke recovery, exercise can be used as medication and ongoing developments and research studies...
The Mental Health Dose
We have all been there: A stressful day at work, you hit the gym and suddenly everything feels better. Those who...
Mental Health Benefits: Research and Insights
More than half of Canada will have a mental health challenge at some point in their lives. Statistics...
Gyms: The Future of Healthcare
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...
HFA Report: Health and Exercise
Nearly 100 million U.S. adults plan to prioritize health and fitness in 2025, as new report highlights affordability...
Beyond the Members
As we look towards 2025, there is one guarantee: New members are going to flood our facilities in January. Health and...
RIP Chuck Lawson
By Fitness Industry Council of Canada Chuck Lawson left the world knowing he was loved. And he left the world knowing...
The Power of Physical Activity: Latest Advances in Exercise
We are gearing up for the busy season for the fitness industry and wrapping up what was one of the biggest years on...