Brush up those qualifications!

Are your essential training qualifications are up to date? There are numerous online options to brush up on your First Aid, CPR and AED (although practical experience is also necessary when you can!) There are also many Fire Marshal courses out there – it is essential to have one member of staff who is a […]

Great service?

Do you get your equipment serviced by an external company? Do you know for certain that you are using someone who is approved by the equipment manufacturer? If not, you could be invalidating your warranty. There is also no guarantee the company servicing the equipment is doing it in line with manufacturer recommendations and with […]

It’s the little things…

Have you remembered to include your timer remote and other items that are frequently touched in your cleaning schedule? It’s easy to forget things that aren’t equipment, such as white board pens, door handles, toilet flushes, taps, any communal IT equipment, vending machine buttons, fridge handles, phones, tills, office equipment and so on. Make an […]

F-ing great idea…..

Equipment management is an important part of running a gym. Being able to monitor the lifespan of equipment is crucial for effective asset management. Always the pioneers, @roguefitness have launched the F-scale – a thorough testing system of their bars to gauge how many times they can be dropped before they break. They are then given an […]

Rower rules…

Did you know that the user manual for Concept 2 Model D Rowers specifically states that they should not be stored upright? We didn’t until we read the manual!!! This is due to the safety risk of them falling over and the risk of damage to the frame. The manual instead suggests the rower is […]

Music to your ears…..

Do you use music in your affiliate?In the UK, it is currently unclear where CrossFit falls under music licencing tariffs since a consultation was carried out back in 2013 that has led to recent inconsistent and, in some cases, extortionate bills. This is an ongoing issue and one which a lot of affiliates have found […]

Educate with ease…..

Continuous improvement plays a key role in demonstrating that a business is dedicated to pursuing excellence, and can have a positive side-effect of creating better risk management. Education and training courses can play a significant role in this process. There are a number of helpful online resources for the busy box owner and their staff […]