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🇳🇱Democratised confidence and agency? I’ve been fascinated for years to understand the mindset around cycling in places like the Netherlands & how children here differ to children in other countries who don’t get to experience the same kind of independence and agency the freedom of cycling brings from an early age. Cycling surely improves one’s self-esteem & confidence by bringing a sense of achievement from even the shortest ride, knowing you’ve physically transported yourself, and maybe a few items, from one place to another. I can only imagine this brings motivation in other aspects of one’s life too, having a positive knock on effect, helping mitigate anxiety & supression & encouraging participation in other challenges which must surely be good for one’s mental health. The social aspect is also pretty cool because no one is ever really cycling alone, because here everyone’s doing it. I love too that there’s always a way to make space for a passenger, whether it’s your partner, a child, or in some cases even the dog lol. There’s contact with others on so many different levels that provides a feeling of connection with fellow cyclists . I havent even addressed the health benefits yet: the obvious reduced pollution from other forms of transport yes, but more importantly one’s own physical health from exercise on the bike and being out in the fresh air. The freedom comes from being able to hop onto your cycle, and put this into your daily routine to get to work, the gym, shops, etc and it’s so affordable. Once you have a bike, which can easily be picked up second hand, there not really much more you need, so the self sufficiency must surely add to one’s self confidence. It does go without saying that having a system that is set up for cycling changes everything because the mindset is instilled from very young, as it just becomes a way of life. I know the mayor of London has a vision for cycling in London to become an integral part of life, but I have to say, I think unless it’s adopted countrywide, as it is in the Netherlands, there’s a danger it becomes an exclusive practice for those who can afford to live in these “cycling” areas, as opposed to a natural mode of transport for all. What are your thoughts? 🌷🚲🇳🇱 Hi i’m Sam Founder of www.WITH-Humanity.co.uk Is continuous improvement in the authentic you, human relationships, & functional social systems important to you? I'm in the business of helping people flourish. I follow and research #trends to positively impact the future. I bring an understanding of foresight & strategy, together with the intrinsic wiring of people, to leaders, teams, & individuals, along with others, to coach the future. If you want to see more posts like this connect with me here: https://lnkd.in/erAqgEff #positivepyschology #engagement ##newsocialsystem #interdependentrulesofengagement #WITH #sammcdonald #futuresthinking #ideasworthspreading #debiasthefuture #systemschange #systemsthinking

"In 2024, we are reaching fever-pitch levels of run-mania. According to #Strava, #women under 25 are reportedly the fastest-growing community on the app, and the most likely age group to be tracking their runs. #Hoka, the en-vogue running brand, continues to have record-breaking revenue year on year globally, while Google Trends shows that the term ‘#runclub’ has been steadily growing in searches in the UK over the last five years. In the US, the #Chicagomarathon this year will have a record number of runners at 50,000 participants after 120,000 applications, and in the UK, the #HackneyHalfMarathon had more participants than ever in 2023, and is already sold out for this year. Daisy, 28, started running six months ago after her partner joined the Amsterdam marathon out of the blue. “After questioning him for weeks on how and why and thinking he’d lost his mind, I decided to push all my traumatic high school PE experiences out of the way and join him for his runs,” she says. Daisy likes that running allows her to get out on foot and explore new places in London, and thinks that the rise in #running could be as a result of the #costoflivingcrisis and people opting out of #workouts they have to pay for. “I have more and more friends picking parks over pubs for meet-ups,” she says. “That, and the crazy cost of living in London, [means] people are starting to cancel their workout class for something free. At least that’s what I did.” Fiona Spotswood, Senior Lecturer and Researcher on Physical Activity at the University of Bristol, agrees: “The cost of living has a huge impact, people are running who formerly might have been gym members.” Spotswood also mentions #community being a major factor. “If you think about what happens when you go for a run with someone else, you’re not looking them in the eye,” she says. “It’s very levelling… you can open up in a way that’s really not threatening. Particularly with #men who struggle to form connections… It enables you to form a #gentleconnection, it’s not like you have to be their best friend.” When I started researching and interviewing for this piece, I felt like all of these fresh runners were just trying to distract themselves from the drudgery and doom of #latecapitalism. However, unfortunately, everyone I spoke to just really enjoyed running, and if not the actual act of it, the feeling of #accomplishment they had afterwards. We’re lucky that for every macho, nightmarish #runclub in London, we have access to a lovely #QueerRunningClub, or a running club for #newmums. While I am pro-Hinge, it’s nice that these maniacs have a new #datingplatform that also goes hand in hand with a #healthylifestyle." And that's that! #fitness #runningclubs #UK #USA #gender

One thing I’ve learned from interacting with fellow gym owners is that for the most part all of us face similar challenges. Here are just a few: - Unresponsive landlords when something in the facility needs fixing - Noise complaints from neighbors about music or dropping weights - Frequent membership holds and cancellations - Difficulty finding coaches available for early mornings and weekends Does any of it sound familiar? I’ve experienced my fair share of these struggles, and I know many of you have too. But here’s the silver lining: we’re not alone. Gym owners worldwide—and likely in your own community—are dealing with the same obstacles. This is why connecting with other gym owners is so important. Sharing ideas, solutions, and lessons learned can save time, energy, and resources while providing invaluable support. Together, we’re all working toward the same mission: helping people lead healthier, fitter, and happier lives. Let’s lean on each other’s strengths and wisdom to grow and thrive—not just as individual businesses, but as a collective. If you need help if getting connected, message me and I'll help you get started. #GymOwner #FitnessIndustry #SmallBusinessSupport #CommunityOverCompetition #FitnessEntrepreneur #GymLife

If 80% of new gym members have quit after 5 months, what's your plan to keep them after they sign up in January? Every single gym will see a big jump in new membership sign ups next month. Always happens. It's as reliable as a frigid winter breeze off Lake Eerie. But what's equally reliable is that these "tourists" as they're known, will drop off. That's because most of them have: — No plan — No training — No accountability They're not set up for success so they fail. Here's where you, the gym owner, comes in. Put together your club engagement strategy for these new members. 1. Understand their goals when they sign up 2. Encourage them towards personal training to learn the ropes 3. Have group class and community building opportunities 4. Touch in with them regularly! This last point is so important. If you can talk to them, you can gauge what they need. This is how you build a 'Club Within a Club' - something Mike Brown and I mastered at Life Time Inc. People are far less likely to drop off if they have made progress towards a goal and has friends/accountability partners. So start planning NOW. Don't fail your members by letting them flounder without support. They WANT to go to the gym. And they CHOSE your gym. If you can get them over that 5 month hump, your chances of keeping them greatly increases.

SELL RESULTS!!!!!!! Doing the same thing over… I’ve done 40 January’s. Or 500 month ends. I’ve sold memberships myself and managed every sales team that ever worked for me. We fail in two key areas. The first is our fault. We don’t give our reps a system that allows them to comfortably sell outcomes. I know. I’ve been there. Unless someone is willing to spend an extra $200 a week how does a rep sit there and comfortably say we can get those 10 pounds off you. They can’t. Plain and simple. Second, since we can’t meet number one we have never effectively trained our reps how to gain agreement on a prospects specific goals. So they sell features. They have no choice. Earlier today I reposted a post from RAMP. Now I have no skin in that game. But I am screaming to anyone that is listening. Put it on your calendar to call them. I am telling you that that product can answer both one and two above. I’ve seen every sales related product you can name and nothing comes close to this. Plus it can scale personalized onboarding programming. Which addresses that join and just push them on the floor approach we use because we have no way to scale new member attention. Rocco Boulay Eric Reid Bob Thomas Adam Zeitsiff Adam Howland Kathleen Ferguson Michael Hosking, Ph.D. Graham Melstrand Mike G. Hansen Sal Pellegrino Bryan K. O'Rourke Linda Mitchell Pete McCall Greg Maurer

My first non-work post for a while, here goes! I completed my first 10km run at the weekend, an organised run from Phantom Brewing Co. in Reading, with a free pint at the end. Yep, that's why I chose that one 🍺 This got me reflecting on my reluctant running journey. I started in 2018, I was going on Explorer Scout camp and we decided to go on Friday night so that we could do Lanhydrock (Bodmin) parkrun on the Saturday. 'What's that?' I asked. It's a 5km run, and Bodmin is amongst the hardest in the country. So I trained, having never run any distance before. It was tough, really hilly and involved a bit of walking for me. Roll on six years and running 5km is a regular in my life. I was a gym member for years, but never really got on with it (except the steamroom and sauna!) and certainly never got my money's worth. Parkrun is great because it's the same time every week and I get to meet with friends - I don't go through the thought process of 'shall I go for a run?' with the inevitable 'nah'! This year I wanted to push to another level, mainly as motivation to keep it going, so I have built up to the 10km over recent weeks, trying to run twice a week plus Parkrun. Having said that, I did 7km a few weeks ago and thought 'this will be fine'. I then got side-tracked with other things, and panicked two weeks ago that I'd done very little since then. The challenge was really worthwhile, I did the 10km in 62 minutes, which is technically still jogging rather than running, but that does give me an incentive to do another one and try to get under 60. In a broader sense, running is keeping me fitter and healthier than ever before. It's hard work, sometimes I don't feel like it, but finding a regular pattern is what works for me. I was reading at the weekend (Robert Colvile) that public spending in the UK is forecast to rise from 45% to 60% of GDP over the coming decades, driven by a doubling of GDP spend on the NHS. This is at least partly driven by unhealthy eating and low fitness. Half of over 25 year-olds in the UK are overweight or obese. One third of adults are physically inactive. Most shockingly, more than 3 million adults eat no fruit and veg at all. I think more needs to be done for prevention and support. I'm lucky that I can spend time on my fitness, afford fresh food and have the skills to cook. I have found a motivation and method that works for me. What can we do to help other people do the same? If you want to do something like this, how could I help you?

In our latest blog post, we dive into the often-overlooked game-changer for recreational climbers: the mental side of climbing. And more specifically, why should climbing gym pros care about it? Here's a sneak peek into what you'll discover: 🌟 Maximize the Fun: Pushing the Limits Without Anxiety 🌟 Higher Engagement: Climbing as a Journey 🌟 Increased Member Retention: Conquering Plateaus and Setbacks 🌟 Positive Word-of-Mouth: Sharing Success Stories 🌟 Competitive Edge: Strong Community Read our blog post now and share it with your fellow climbing gym professionals to start the conversation on how mental skills training can revolutionize your gym's success. If you're interested in learning more about what mental skills training could do for your gym, don't hesitate to get in touch! https://lnkd.in/dfM3pN4T

👥 Building a Strong Team is Key to Gym Success! 🏋️♂️ As a gym owner, your team is the backbone of your business. The right staff can help you deliver top-notch service, foster community, and keep clients coming back. But building that dream team takes time, effort, and the right strategy. At Fit Biz Solutions, we specialize in helping gym owners like you streamline the hiring process, develop your staff, and create a team that supports your growth. 💡 While we don’t offer legal advice, our services are designed to save you time, increase effectiveness, and boost profitability—so you can focus on what matters most: running a successful gym. 💪 Ready to take your team to the next level? Let’s work together to build a powerhouse team that drives your gym's success! #FitBizSolutions #gymownermindset #GymOwnersRule #gymowner #gymownersuccess #gymownerlife David Dunham

🧗 How Climbing Gyms Can Use Pre-Mortems to Guarantee Success 🧗 Running a climbing gym is challenging. It’s easy to focus on what you need to do to attract new members or improve services, but have you ever considered what would make you fail? That’s where a pre-mortem comes in. Instead of only planning for success, this approach has you anticipate potential obstacles before they happen. It’s about proactively identifying what could go wrong and creating strategies to avoid those pitfalls. 💡 Here’s how climbing gyms can use a pre-mortem to run a more resilient, successful business: 1️⃣ Imagine Failure – Picture your gym six months from now, and imagine attendance is down, memberships are declining, or an event flopped. What might have caused these issues? 2️⃣ List Potential Failure Factors – Brainstorm all the reasons your gym could experience these challenges: lack of marketing, poor member engagement, insufficient staff training, or lack of updated routes. 3️⃣ Prioritize the Risks – Rank these risks by how likely they are and their potential impact. Focus on the issues that could most harm your gym’s success. 4️⃣ Create Solutions – Develop strategies to prevent each risk. Plan new promotions, improve community engagement, or schedule regular maintenance and route updates. 🎁 Bonus Tip: This exercise isn’t just about avoiding failure; it’s also about shaping your gym's offerings. By addressing possible obstacles, you’re ensuring that members get a consistently great experience—one that keeps them coming back. 👉 Plan for success by planning against failure. Give your gym the advantage of a pre-mortem, and build a thriving community that keeps coming back for more climbs! #ClimbingGym #BusinessSuccess #PreMortem #ClimbingCommunity #GymManagement #MemberRetention #BusinessStrategy #RiskManagement #ClimbingLife #GymGrowth #ClimbingBusiness #EntrepreneurTips #MemberExperience