Saudi Arabia's leading club company, Leejam, fields a new generation of fitness with the aid of CEO Ahmar Azam and acting Chairman Ali al Sagri.
Leejam 3.0: Founded in 2005, the Leejam Sports Company has passed through two evolutionary periods, observes CEO Ahmar Azam: Leejam 1.0, its entrepreneurial youth; and Leejam 2.0, its corporate phase. Now, buoyed by a $220.6 million IPO, and galvanized by Saudi Arabia’s acceptance of women’s health clubs, the company is poised to become an even greater force in the Middle East.
The Cooper Standard: CEO Brad Wilkins reflects on the past and future of Cooper Health and Fitness.
Virtual Goes Viral: Virtual fitness programming poses infinite options, as well as a few questions.
Value = Utility - Price: By preventing overcrowding, capacity management minimizes attrition.
Locker Room Tech: Bold graphics smart lighting, and self-healing lockers are shaking things up.
News: Institute insights; Orangetheory Fitness tops $1 billion; Equinox launches Precision Run Lab; fitness scores on Franchise 500 list; Taunton leaves Lift Brands; TRX recapitalizes; ClassPass acquires GuavaPass; and more.
First Person: Guillermo Velez, the founder and owners of Mercado Fitness, assesses the Latin America industry.
On the Move: Vivafit debuts in Kuwait; Greenwood’s new brand identity; Healthtrax relocates; Epstein is a Hometown Hero; Planet Fitness adds Cardio Express; and more.
Working Together: In this month’s First Set, IHRSA Board Chair Jim Worthington explains why IHRSA and the President's Council are ideal partners.
Best Practices: Consultant Fred Hoffman advises "older" managers how to work with "younger" staff.
Waiver Safeguards: Sports-wavier expert Doyice Cotten defines the key elements of a bullet-proof waiver in this month's Grow, Promote, Protect.
The Bold and the Strong: "Be bold and strong forces shall come to your aid," assures Joe Moore, the president and CEO of IHRSA in this month's Last Rep.