The Fitness Business e-Newsletter : August 2011 
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THE 2011-2012
FITNESS SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY
& BUYERS GUIDE   

 

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2011-2012 Digital Fitness Suppliers Directory

 

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Craig Mac, GYMLINK AUSRTALIA - 1300 496 546
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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, Mindbody, and ClientConnect.

Call 1300 763 256, or email
[email protected] today to find out how to simplify membership fee collection and improve cashflow to your business.

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The fitness equipment for professionals    

 

The new collection of Pro Fitness equipment by Gymstick, the original fitness brand from Finland, is an innovative range of simply effective, high quality fitness tools designed for fitness professionals.

Gymstick innovations such as Gymstick Original, Power Wheelz, Chair Gym, Runners Gym and more are just the tip of the iceberg. The collection includes all of the important tools for personal trainers, fitness centres, professional sports trainers and health professionals: choose the right direct debit company for your business, you must compare apples with apples.  

 

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Buy online at www.gymstick.com.au/shop  or download the FREE Pro Catalogue 

Call Gymstick Australia on 03 9646 6867 or email [email protected]  


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Living up to the name...BEST BUY Bulk purchasing, low overhead and a fair and modest shipping cost with fast delivery make for the BEST BUY for each customer's custom requirements.

An extra secure on line ordering system and a fair and equitable return policy allows each customer a pleasant and hassle free experience when purchasing their body building and health supplement needs.
      

Visit www.BestBuySupplements.com.au for the BEST BUY in vitamins & supplements.

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High performance training products for serious athletes


Wholesale Accounts available for PTs, gyms and other sporting organisations. APPLY HERE.

We stock:
  • Squat Racks
  • Kettlebells
  • Power Bands
  • Barbells
  • Bumper Plates
  • Weightlifting Shoes
  • Power Ropes
  • Power Rings
  • Aqua Bags and Slosh Balls  
  • Rehab / Prehab
  • Instructional Books and DVD's 
Visit www.ironedge.com.au or call 1300 85 40 50.    


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The August 2011 Fitness Suppliers e-Newsletter was designed by Kevin Randau, edited by Craig Mac and distributed by GymLink Australia. To feature your supplier product or service to Australian fitness business owners, managers and key industry decision makers, call 1300 496 546 or email [email protected].
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Included in this issue
EZIDEBIT
GYMSTICK
BEST BUY SUPPLEMENTS
IRON EDGE
LEADBOX.COM.AU
FEATURE ARTICLE

FITNESS BUSINESS
FEATURE ARTICLE

Gift Cards & Word-of-Mouth Referrals Boost Health Club Revenue   
by Sherri McMillan   

 

To be successful, health club operators must use many forms of marketing: website, brochures, social media, networking, cross promotions, advertising and more. I have found that regardless of the marketing budget, the number one source of new clients was word-of-mouth referrals. For this reason, you must have an aggressive, effective and systematic approach to encouraging referrals rather than waiting for members to think about sending you referrals.

Here are seven ways to get more referrals: 

 

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CLUB
PROFILE


 
Beachbodies Health Club
Coffs Harbour, NSW
 

Beach Bodies Health Club  

Placed right at the perfect beachside location, Beachbodies Health Club is Coffs Harbour's Lifestyle Gym!

Promoting a healthy body and a total healthy lifestyle while encouraging the local businesses and the whole community to participate with great deals on memberships and the friendly inspiring atmosphere.

Our members get:
�    $500 000 of brand new equipment
�    FREE Personalised programs
�    FREE Group Fitness Classes
�    Reassessments for tracking
�    All ages,shapes & sizes welcome!

Beachbodies also has the latest Hammer Strength equipment, the most popular Les Mills classes, Lorna Jane Activewear, Max's Protein Powders and now Zumba classes!  

PT BUSINESS
PROFILE
   

Lifestylez PT,
Castle Hill, NSW
   
Lifestylez PT

At Lifestylz Personal Training, we keep it simple. Regular exercise & good nutrition, thrown in with accountability & lots of motivation.

30 Minute Personal Training and Group Training Sessions - Delivered in our private studio. Train solo, with a friend, or join a Lifestylz PT group.We limit numbers to six so no-one gets lost in the crowd.

Cardio Club - A chance to get in the homework your trainer asked you to complete or just come along for the social aspect and meet like-minded people.

Nutrition - Guidance and support on nutrition. Our studio is an official partner of Matt O'Neill's Metabolic Jumpstart and our trainers are qualified Jumpstart coaches.

Accountability - We work to a tight schedule. We are not a gym, so no waiting to get on equipment. We can even text you a reminder so no excuses for missing a session.