GymLink Australia - Growing Your Fitness Business
"Connecting your business needs with supplier solutions" February 2010
The Fitness Business e-Newsletter
Greetings!

Last week, GymLink Australia were proud to be announced as the Major Sponsor for the 2010 Australian Health & Fitness Expo at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. For the second consecutive year, GymLink have taken the position as the major sponsor in what looks likely to be a huge year.

Exhibition Manager, Ashley Robertson, said "The synergies between the expo and GymLink Australia would assist the expo in reaching a targeted group of fitness professionals and potential visitors.

Both GymLink and the Australian Fitness & Health Expo seek to connect people with the products and
services of the fitness and health industry. GymLink is the country's leading online health and fitness portal - its sponsorship of the expo provides a new channel of communication through which we can reach more people, drive visitor attendance and increase exhibitor satisfaction."

Read Official News Release

BOOKING IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2010-2011 FITNESS SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY NOW INCORPORATING A
NEW BUYERS GUIDE



2010-2011 FITNESS SUPPLIERS DIRECTORYWHAT'S NEW!
BUYER'S GUIDE
- Designed to allow suppliers to provide a more detailed
description of individual products or services with the option of a price or price range. The end result gives the reader an invaluable product resource catalogue, more relevant to their needs and cost parameters.

FOLDABLE 'TAB' CATEGORY PAGE - Strictly limited to 1 per category, this premium advertising position is THE reference point for the start of each category. Printed on 300mgs stock paper for durability and longevity.

CATEGORY LAYOUT
This year, the 'main' categories have been reduced from 24 to 14 and we have introduced 86 sub-categories. With 'relevancy' being a key word when searching for anything online, we have made it easier for suppliers to be found exactly where they should be - that's new!!

Always, your continued feedback is appreciated. 
 
Craig Mac
GymLink Australia
1300 GYMLINK
 
Positive Action - Global Training Systems
Pilates Certification designed specifically for the Fitness Industry by Fitness Industry Leaders

Both Gym owners and Fitness instructors know the value of training that has been specifically designed for their industry. Positive Action has been involved in both the Pilates and Fitness industries for over 20 years and offer Pilates training designed SPECIFICALLY FOR THE FITNESS INDUSTRY in conjunction with leading Osteopaths and Physiotherapists.

 

Current Course Dates:                  

  • Pilates Principles for Fitness Professionals - Mat Level 1
    Melbourne: March 13th & 14th
    Darwin: June 12th &13th
    Perth: June 26th & 27th
    Alice Springs: September
  • Fitness Pilates - Mat Level 2
    Melbourne: May 29th & 30th
    Darwin: September 18th & 19th
    Perth: July 24th & 25th
  • Fitness Pilates - Reformer
    Melbourne: April 17th & 18th
  • Pilates & Props
    Melbourne: July 18th
To enquire or register call Chris Digby on 03 9569 0025 or email positiveactionpilates@hotmail.com

POSITIVE ACTION - PILATES TRAINING
Improve Cashflow & Save Time
EziDebit significantly improves cashflow to your business.

Ezidebit offers the health and fitness industry an affordable means of collecting payments.  From individual personal trainers to gymnasiums, swim schools to sporting clubs, Ezidebit provides a cost effective solution for managing membership payments.
 
By offering an Ezidebit regular payment option, businesses can increase their customer base, have a better chance of securing memberships on the spot, and have longer membership retention.  Ezidebit even integrates with popular fitness management software, including EzeMember, EZFacility, IntelliFITNESS, iGo Figure, and Mindbody.
 
Call 1300 763 256, or email info@ezidebit.com.au today to find out how to simplify membership fee collection and improve cashflow to your business.


EziDebit
Circuits4Life
Amazing circuit training solutions!
Exercise cards and lesson plans 'done 4 you'!


Gym members demand variety, value for money and real results even more so in 2010!

So having the right tools for the right job, with no licensing fees should be very high on your agenda right?

The Circuits4Life 'Trainers Toolbox' is your indoor and outdoor training solution. Ideal for all your boot camps, group fitness classes, PT sessions and in-house club circuit challenges.

Quick and easy is what you need! With your Trainers Toolbox, you can go online and within 5mins download your session, grab your whistle, stop watch and your gear and you're ready to go.

See them in action. Boxing combo's, dozens of cardio drills, body weight, gym ball, medicine ball or circuit training workout videos at the click of your finger.

So take advantage of the 15% OFF IN FEBRUARY to celebrate the launch of www.circuits4life.com.au

See you on the inside!

Circuits4Life

Orbit Health & Fitness Solutions
Supplying Commercial & Corporate Fitness Facilities with our extensive range of equipment.

Make the smart choice in Equipment by choosing your fitness equipment from a supplier with over 25 year's experience.Orbit Fitness, supplies Body-Solid and SportsArt equipment including any spare part you require for these Brands. We have over 4,000 sq meters of warehousing packed full of product waiting to be dispatched to you today.

With 9 retail outlets and dealers situated in every state around Australia, add us to your contact list for a competitive quote

Contact us on 1300 13 42 13 or visit our website www.orbitfitness.com.au for more information.


For a chance to win a VT02 Vibration Machine please
click here to register.

ORBIT HEALTH
Training Sense
Quality industry training in Fitness, Sport & Aquatics

Nationally accredited courses & qualifications in Fitness, Sport & Recreation, Sports Coaching and Aquatics. Up-skill your workers and increase your earning capacity. Kick-start your employees' careers today.

Funding Available:
Traineeships: We can facilitate the process for your business in accessing federal government traineeship funding - worth $4000 to the employer per trainee.

Enterprise Based PPP Funding: Nationally based, there is an opportunity for all existing workers to be upskilled to Certificate III & Certificate IV in Fitness. Courses are highly subsidized. Costs range from $250-$350.
 
Victorian Businesses: Under the newly implemented Victorian Training Guarantee, all courses are highly subsidized, utilising Skills Victoria funding. "Skills for Growth" is a brilliant opportunity to pursue quality training for your staff. Cost of Courses start at $120.

Call 03 9519 0466 or email your expression of interest to enquiries@trainingsense.com.au

TRAINING SENSE
 
Our Most Popular Just Got Better!  
FREE locks on all acrylic lead boxes at no extra cost.

NEW ACRYLIC LEAD BOX WITH FREE LOCK
We're keeping our costs down for you because we value your business!

Clear acrylic box with glossy black top and bottom for a more striking presence and NOW WITH FREE LOCK & 2 keys. Graphics can be easily interchanged. 

Why acrylic boxes? Acrylic boxes add a touch of elegance and class to your lead box marketing and businesses are more accepting of acrylic boxes because of their counter friendly size and high quality look. Potential clients tend to judge your business on a higher scale. Acrylic boxes also last longer than cardboard boxes.

Tap into your No.1 prospecting area - your local community!

Boxes come in packs of 6. Artwork, entry/registration pads and pens are all sold separately.   
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In This Issue
PILATES TRAINING
EZIDEBIT
CIRCUITS4LIFE
ORBITH HEALTH & FITNESS
TRAINING SENSE
FITNESS SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY
LEAD BOXES - FREE LOCKS
Fitness Suppliers Directory
2009-2010

2009-2010 Fitness Suppliers Directory



















Click on the image above to view the digital version of the 2009-2010 Fitness Suppliers Directory.

Click here to view the PDF version.
Digital media version with interactive pages, a table of contents allow you to scroll through the directory, jump ahead, link to websites, send a direct enquiry, bookmark pages of interest, take page notes, word search by business name or product, send to a friend and more... 

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CLUB
PROFILE


Genesis Berwick
Berwick, VIC

Genesis Fitness Clubs strive to maintain their community based culture, supporting local schools, kindergartens and businesses. At Genesis we believe so much in our product that we offer a genuine '7 day money back' guarantee
for everybody.

So this is what we at Genesis believe in, 'no matter what, size, shape or fitness level you are - we want to help you, by providing you with the correct advise in comfortable, affordable surroundings in order to help you improve on your fitness levels and achieve the goals you have set yourself'.

Facilities include:
  • Group Exercise
  • Personal Training
  • Childcare
  • Studio Cycle
  • Ladies Training
  • Mind, Body, Spirit
  • Health Wave Sauna
  • Strength Training
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PT BUSINESS
PROFILE


Active Aussies
Group Fitness & PT

Wahroonga, NSW


Active Aussies founder and Master Trainer, Chris Bellette, has spent time in the Australian Army and over a decade playing basketball around Australia at an elite level.

Our unique brand of outdoor Group Fitness integrates elements of military training with elite sports coaching drills. Our sessions combine high intensity cardio with resistance training to burn a heap of calories and help build a lean, toned look.

We won't yell, scream or blow whistles like other Boot Camps, but we will motivate and encourage each participant to reach their own personal best. Each session is designed to cater to all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels - you are never too old or unfit!

visit website

FITNESS BUSINESS
FEATURE ARTICLE

Anytime Fitness Australia Sets New Growth Record.
(press release)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Anytime Fitness has earned the title of "fastest growing fitness club in the world, "according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). But nowhere else on Earth is the world's #1 co-ed fitness club franchise expanding more rapidly than in Australia and New Zealand.

"The majority of the credit belongs to our Australian master franchisees Justin McDonell and Jacinta McDonell Jimenez," says Anytime spokesman Mark Daly. "they have taken our U.S. business model and enhanced it to meet the needs of Australian entrepreneurs and fitness club members. We're very pleased, but not surprised, by their tremendous success."

In less than 18 months, the bother-sister team has opened 23 new gyms and sold more than 60 franchise territories. By contrast, it's taken Anytime Fitness nearly seven years to open that many gyms and sell that many territories in Canada....

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The February 2010 Fitness Business e-Newsletter was edited by Craig Mac and designed by Kevin Randau - we hope you found its contents useful for your business.

If you would like to feature your supplier  product or service to Australian fitness business owners, managers, and key industry decision makers, call us now on 1300 GYMLINK or email enquiries@gymlink.com.au.

If you would like to submit an article, poll or survey through this e-Newsletter, contact craig@gymlink.com.au