The State of Kuwait is a small country but a large player in the fitness landscape of the Middle East. While its population ranks 14th overall in the region, it ranks 5th in the number of gyms. From 2012-2017, the fitness industry grew by 6%, and by 2022, it is projected to grow in Kuwait […]
The gym industry in Saudi Arabia is part of the growing trend towards fitness in the Middle East. Fitness services like classic gyms, personal training studios and group exercise studios have seen double digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) increases from the years 2012-2017. There are many factors contributing towards these gains. 1. Population Growth […]
Not unlike many other countries worldwide, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is struggling with obesity and the health problems that arise alongside it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 80% of men and 67% of women in the UAE are currently overweight. Conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease and Auto Immune Diseases are […]
How and Why To Get A Preventive Maintenance Program Truth: Gyms can benefit from a preventive maintenance programs as they keep equipment in top condition, ensuring that equipment continues to function well. But a PM program must be administered correctly for the best results. What is preventive maintenance, anyway? Improving equipment life-span, preventive maintenance includes […]
7 Gym Management Tips Owning a fitness business isn’t only about having the best trainers in town, getting topnotch equipment or being in an ideal high-traffic location, but also about managing it well. No matter how prepared you are in building a gym, you should not miss the all-important aspect of health club management because […]
What You Might Want to Know About Multi-Gyms So you are deciding to buy home fitness equipment but you’re hesitant because you have a small, limited space, not mentioning the fact that you’re looking to train different muscle groups now that you have decided to get back into shape. Maybe you have heard of multi-gyms. […]
8 Questions to Ask When Opening a Fitness Studio You have been in the fitness industry for years working as a fitness coach, but now you are thinking of venturing out your own and opening a gym. You want to take on this challenge, to be your own boss and run your studio. […]
Looking Into Gym Business Insurance You get several benefits being a fitness studio owner, including offering a variety of fitness classes, including yoga, Pilates or strength training, and offering different personal and group training classes to your clients. If your space allows, you can also offer several other features, such as sauna and spa to […]
Health Club Cleanliness Plays a Huge Part in Your Success According to experts at the International Health, Racquet & Sports Club Association (IHRSA), a health club’s cleanliness is integral to its financial, social and operational success. And for their members, the perception of hygiene in the facility is a reality, and if it is perceived […]
Evolution of Gyms Todays gyms can be traced all the way back to our ancestors who needed to develop physical strength in order to survive in the wild and hunt for food. The earliest recorded gyms were in Persia in Zurkhaneh, encouraging fitness, dated over 3,000 years ago. But formal gyms were also recorded in […]
