With the gradual shift toward a more diverse approach —where fitness is a vital component of the overall health equation— today’s consumer has a new set of needs. They demand extreme value, added flexibility and help in achieving goals.

Whether you operate a private club or not-for profit facility, keeping customers in the fold —and bringing in new participants— requires you to provide not only the programs they want, but offer an unprecedented level of service and sophistication And that makes attending Club Industry this year more important than ever.

Club Industry is the only event that unites the entire fitness community, focusing on both  the common operating challenges and individual needs of all facilities, including:

“At Club Industry, I can evaluate the latest cardio and strength equipment and find new suppliers. The conference helps me keep up with changes in the industry. It’s extremely valuable.” Melanie Roberts, MS, Director Fitness Center & Educational Services NIFS (National Institute for Fitness & Sports) Indianapolis, IN

• Multipurpose
• Gym/fitness-only clubs
• Colleges/universities
• Corporate fitness
• Medical fitness/wellness centers
• Golf/country clubs
• Government/military
• Personal training studios
• YMCAs/YWCAs/JCCs
• Hotels/resorts/spas,
• Weight loss centers
• Aerobic/Pilates/yoga fitness studios
• Martial arts studios
• Children’s fitness

Club Industry brings together the full spectrum of equipment, products and services needed to run any type of fitness operation. Meet over 200 suppliers, with booths staffed by experts who will listen to your needs and help you to find the answers that work best for your facility.

Build Vital Skills and Knowledge at the
Industry’s Most Comprehensive Conference Program

As the leading independent event, able to tap the knowledge bases of experts from all sectors of health and fitness, Club Industry 2009 will focus on many of the developments that are reshaping the business landscape, including:

“This is the first time I’ve been able to get to Club Industry…and it’s been fantastic, especially the breakout sessions on nutrition and weight loss and dealing with specialty populations. I came away with a wealth of practical information. Kevin Cragwell, YMCA of the Triangle Raleigh, NC

• Exercise as preventative medicine
• Attracting kids, seniors and other   key specialty populations
• Updated marketing initiatives, including social networking
• Core concepts in wellness
• Increasing ancillary revenue streams
• Recession-busting financial strategies
• Worksite wellness

The program incorporates over 110 seminars in nine powerful information tracks, as well as offering CEUs from 14 leading fitness organizations. Click here for more information.

New Partners
We are proud to team up with leading organizations in the fitness industry to bring you cutting-edge ideas in both the conference program and on the exhibit floor:

Lifetime Achievement Award/Keynote Address

Thursday, October 15
11:45am-12:30pm

Jack LaLanne

Autograph Session to Follow! Jack will be signing pictures FREE for those who attend the keynote!!

The “Godfather of Fitness”

Jack LaLanne, America’s Number 1 physical fitness expert and guru, will celebrate his 95th birthday this fall. Club Industry’s Fitness Pro is proud to present the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to perhaps the greatest fitness advocate of all times. His keynote address will be an opportunity to hear the gospel of fitness from a living legend! Click Here for more information.

 

Sponsored by:

Keynote Address

“Club Industry is the one place where you can compare everything side-by-side, jumping from one machine to another and getting a better feel for it. We’ve been coming for nearly 10 years and  have always found suppliers. Our club is changing with the times: Club Industry helps us do it.“ Jeff Tuhro, Athletic Director, Missouri Athletic Club, St. Louis, MO

Friday, October 16
11:30am-12:30 PM

Mark S. Mastrov

Principal, NEFC
Founder, 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc.

Within the health and fitness industry, Mark Mastrov is considered a pioneer, innovator
and worldwide visionary. 

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New Special Feature
Wellness Networking Luncheon
Friday, October 16
12:45pm-2:00pm

Guest Presenter:
David Patchell-Evans

President & CEO
GoodLife Fitness Centers

PASSION-INSPIRED BUSINESS = PROFITS AND PURPOSE FULFILLED!
Learn the ways to bring out the best in yourself, your employees and your members so that everyone wins. You will make more money and your members will get more value. The man know n throughout the industry as “Patch” takes you through the steps of capturing your own drive and passion so you can use if successfully. He teaches you how to teach drive and passion to your staff so that they can inspire your members. Go to this session if you want to make much higher profits and if you want to fulfill the mission of making the world a better place. When you purchase Patch’s book, “The Real Sexy, Smart and Strong”, all proceeds go to Autism research.
Cost: $60 (not included in any conference plans; lunch is included)