Abstract This paper presents a literature review on improving physical fitness. The paper underscores the importance of physical fitness for adults as well as children and adolescents. The paper also looks at health problems that are related to lack of physical fitness. The paper concludes with a discussion of how to build a routine of physical fitness.
From the Paper "Although most people's concept of physical fitness is little more than a vague conceptual notion of being in good shape or having a conditioned body, a more clinical definition is that physical..."
Abstract This paper provides a business plan for a gym or fitness training facility for better use of space and efficient service. Included are plans for better management, improved programming and additional training. The writer explains that this is a big money making enterprise and the right type of facility can be a major hit.
From the Paper "Fitness facilities have become part of the American landscape. Until recent years fitness centers were found for the most part only in private country clubs or the YMCA. However, now every community has at least one, if not several work-out gyms, complete with massage rooms and spas. New facilities are being built and older centers remodeled every day, each designed with the latest equipment and features to fit the needs of the surrounding community. Moreover, fitness facilities and sports centers have become a competitive market in the business world during the last decade. With franchises opening coast to coast and world wide, fitness is big business."
Abstract This paper explores possible ethical concerns within the fitness industry. It includes examples of compromises that fitness instructors may be asked to make, and talks about industry standards for ethics.
This business plan paper proposes a start-up business that would provide fitness/beauty and massage services in the United States called "Heavenly Hands".
Abstract The following paper discusses the collaboration that began the business "Heavenly Hands". It discusses how a local massage therapist with an established personal, fitness and medical clientele was referred to the owner of the beauty salon in the Hilton who had received requests from the hotel management and guests for massage services. Their business mission, location, services offered, product sales and competitive analysis are also examined.
From the Paper "Day spas and resort spas are two of the fastest growing service industries in the country and it is predicted this industry will continue to grow. In 1974, there were approximately 74 spas in the United States. In 1999, there were over 1000. Massage therapy generates 65-70% of a spa's revenue, so as the spa industry grows, so does the demand for massage therapists. The collaboration that began the business "Heavenly Hands" began when a local massage therapist with an established personal, fitness and medical clientele was referred me to the owner of the beauty salon in the Hilton who had received requests from the hotel management and guests for massage services. With the new business from the Hilton combined and her existing clientele, the massage therapist had more clients than she could possibly handle, and it became obvious that both services could combine in one location and increase their revenues and ability to service an increasing customer base by using qualified therapists under independent contractor agreements to handle the extra work."
Tags: potential, personal, development, center, independent, business, owner, provided, personal, fitness, training
Abstract This paper discusses the characteristics of a workplace nutrition and fitness program. It particularly examines the cost/benefit analysis in that gains in workplace productivity, reduction of sick day usage, and reduced benefit costs can be achieved through the implementation of such a program. The paper suggests that the costs of the program, relative to the cost savings achieved, are minimal.
From the Paper "Introduction Nutrition and fitness programs in the workplace is a recent employee benefit strategy by employers as a way to reduce rising medical costs and lost days of productivity due to employee absences and underperforming work metrics due to illness or injury. Employers have found that they can substantially improve performance as well as overall employee motivation by offering nutrition and fitness programs as part of their comprehensive benefit programs: "motivating individual employees to change health-related behaviors in a health promotion program ...is necessary for ensuring the program's organizational-level success"(Harrison & Liska par.2)."
Abstract This paper gives a sample systems plan for a fitness center that wishes to improve its information and communications technology by purchasing hardware and software. The purpose of the plan is to enable The Fitness Center to obtain competitive advantage over other fitness clubs by providing a system to help members plan a fitness program to meet their particular needs. Specific jobs and teams are described as part of the plan, as are the various stages of implementation. The paper also includes a list of system development guidelines that are to be followed during the project. The paper concludes by mentioning that the plan has support from the staff at The Fitness Center and they intend to let the public know about the new system.
Outline:
Introduction
Purpose and Goal of the Fitness Center Information System
Roles and Responsibilities of the Fitness Center Information System
Roles and Responsibilities of the PMO and Project Team
Project Team Leader
Senior Developers
Developers
Quality Assurance Analyst
Database Administrator
Other Roles
Systems Development Methodology
The Fitness Center Information System (TFCIS) Project Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Systems Investigation
Systems Analysis and Design
Systems Construction and Development
Systems Implementation, Review and Maintenance Schedule
Milestones and Activities
Systems Development Guidelines
Conclusion
Marketing Activities and Future Plans
From the Paper "In line with TFCIS Project, the management decided to create a Project Management Office (PMO) to be headed by the Director of Marketing acting as the Project Sponsor and he will assign one of his supervisors to act as the Project Manager. The roles and responsibilities of the PMO is to "provide project management support functions and is responsible for the direct management (Project Management Institute, Inc., 2004)" of the TFCIS Project. The Fitness Center hired the services of one of the city's top software development companies and the software development company directly reports to the PMO. To ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities and deliverables, the following are the software development company's Project Team's duties, responsibilities and deliverables...."
Tags: systems, administration, computers, fitness, center
Abstract This paper compares four different fitness centers: Curves Fitness Center for Women, L.A. Fitness, Bally's and Lady of American Fitness with respect to the operating environment of each. The paper presents an implementation plan for a Curves Fitness Center for Women in Germany as the company most likely to succeed in the German fitness sector.
From the Paper "The purpose of this portion of the study is to offer a comparison off our different fitness center models ..."
Tags: comparative analysis, fitness centers, business plan
Abstract In this article, the writer presents and discusses a plan for the implementation of an information system for a fitness club called The Fitness Center. The writer points out that the approval, funding, development and implementation of The Fitness Center information system aims to realize the overall corporate vision and mission of the company. The writer notes that although sales will be boosted and profits would be made, the basic premise on improving services is to ensure that fitness and health programs of customers will improve via the new technology. The writer concludes that this is also in line with the corporate social responsibility philosophy and will enable the company to set the standard in modern and high technology fitness and health maintenance programs.
Outline:
Introduction
Purpose of the Fitness Center Information Systems
Alignment with Company Goals
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Manager
Senior Systems Analyst
Database Developer
Developer/Programmer
Quality Assurance Specialist
The Plan
Systems Investigation
Systems Analysis
Systems Design
Systems Review and Maintenance
Sequence of Activities
Conclusion
General Announcement
From the Paper "In a recent report and proposal to the Board of Directors and Management Committee, the Director of Marketing presented the blueprint for the development of the Fitness Center Information Systems. The proposed system will be used by both members and fitness consultants to track participation in various fitness activities, such as free weights, volleyball, swimming, stair climbers, and yoga and aerobic classes. The BOD and ManCom unanimously voted for the funding, development, implementation and maintenance of the FCIS. A Board Resolution was drafted, approved and released regarding this matter and included in the Board Resolution is the assignment and designation of the Director of Marketing as the Project Director for the Fitness Center Information Systems Project (FCISP). She has been also directed to hire a project team necessary to complete the system in six months time."
Abstract This paper is on the physical fitness awareness of selective women 2001-2002 year. There has been a growing awareness among women regarding physical fitness. As a result, a lot of physical fitness facilities have sprung up in the last few years. However, there are several determining factors that decide physical fitness awareness. This paper addresses the issue of physical activity within the context of age divisions, race and ethnicity.
Abstract This paper looks at the history of spas, provides examples of the different types of downtown fitness and health clubs, covers the different programs at health a fitness resorts, outlines the types of therapy available, explains spa terminology and the different types of spa treatments. Selected fitness resorts/spas in Ontario, Canada, California, Florida and the Caribbean are described. Particular health clubs in Toronto are also discussed in terms of their history, location, and economic and social impact on the community. The future of the spas, fitness and health resorts and clubs in Canada and abroad is then addressed.
Abstract This paper takes a look at "The Fitness Center Information Systems Project (TFCISP)." According to the paper, the aim of the TFCISP is to assist 'The Fitness Center' in obtaining a competitive advantage over other fitness clubs by providing a system to help members plan a fitness program to meet their particular needs.
Outline:
TFCISP Roles and Responsibilities
The TFCISP Project Phases
Conclusion
From the Paper "To facilitate preparation next week of the formal project plan, concerned parties are hereby informed of general phases of the project. Minute details will be taken up during the development of the project plan. The project plan covers five (5) phases and follows the standards set out in the A Guide to the Project Management Book of Knowledge: PMBOK(r) Guide, Third Edition of the Project Management Institute (PMI, 2004) and the Capability Maturity Model - Integration (CMMISM) for Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development, and Supplier Sourcing (CMMI-SE/SW/IPPD/SS, V1.1) of the Software Engineering Institute of the Carnegie Mellon University (SEI-CMMI, 2002). The two standards are being utilized to realize the used of globally accepted standards and best practices in project management and software engineering in the development of The Fitness Center Information Systems."
Tags: workstations, client, marketing, knowledge, schedules, Microsoft, SQL, server
Abstract The paper discusses an analysis to evaluate three critical issues relative to Nike today. The paper defines "strategic fit" and the concept is used throughout the analysis to indicate the level of alignment between Nike's strategic plans and current strategies. The paper, illustrated with tables, includes a critical evaluation of the extent to which Nike has achieved a strategic fit between its existing strategies and longer-term strategic plans.
Outline:
Executive Summary
A critical evaluation of Nike's ability to achieve Strategic Fit A Critical Analysis of the Extent to Which the Level of Strategic Fit Achieved by Nike Supports its Competitive Strategies
A Critical Assessment
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Conclusion and Recommendations
From the Paper "Nike's current series of strategies are aimed at increasing the companies' global logics' strengths while at the same time refining its strategic vision to capitalize on emerging market opportunities. To be more precise, Nikes' strategies today are focused on making their entire global organization demand-driven, where customers' requirements are accurately communicated to the 50 manufacturing centers globally in addition to the company's vast supply chain. AMR Research (2006) terms this strategy the creation of the Demand Driven Supply Network (DDSN) (O'Marah, Kevin [online].(2004). Aligning strategies to this vision of a synchronized demand chain is the greatest challenge for Nike in attaining strategic fit globally today. Critical aspects of the companies' existing strategy and their relative level of alignment to this strategic vision of having a synchronized demand chain are evaluated in this section of the paper.
The first and most urgent strategy within Nike that needs better alignment to the vision of a synchronized demand chain is a re-vamping of their distribution channels. Globally Nike has exceptionally high quality products, yet their distribution partners are exceptionally weak at managing gross margins. As a result, Nikes' profitability is being directly impacted by the over-distribution in several countries of their shoes, the rise of black-market counterfeit products, and a distribution strategy in the U.S. and Europe that concentrated in market breadth and in-channel market share dominance over margin retention and profitability. To better attain strategic fit from a distribution strategies perspective, the company will need to quit selling through mass merchandisers including Costco, Wal-Mart and comparable discount-centered retailers like these who generate higher gross margins on Nike shoes and associated products than Nike themselves earn on them. In addition to margin deterioration occurring due to choosing distribution partners for breadth of selling versus margin retention, Nike also has now to contend with Wal-Mart attempting to define their product strategies for them. The development of the high-end NikeID.com site, where Nike consumers can build their own customized shoes online, was used by Nike to launch their high-end shoes to avert margin erosion and price pressure from Wal-Mart. While Nike was successful with this Web-only product introduction, this is not a scalable distribution strategy across all product categories, across all geographies the company competes in."
Abstract This paper discusses the fitness problems of corrections and law enforcement deputies, whose work demands fitness and a certain level of health. The author proposes a specific fitness program for this population based on the unique features of their work. The author concludes that the regular maintaining of the program will benefit both the deputies and the community and might even save their lives.
Abstract This paper discusses how the company, "Pro-Fit", offers an employee wellness program for companies wishing to provide their staff with the option of health and fitness centers. It states that the health of the employee involves all aspects of employee life, including their physical, mental, and spiritual health. A healthy employee is an asset to the company because he or she provides many positive aspects to the work environment. This paper discusses the importance of an Employee Wellness Program and how "Pro-Fit" fulfills this niche in the business world. Includes a total business plan of this company.
Mission Statement
Objectives
Goals
Customer Needs and Rationale
Proposal Plan of Action
Action List
Key Personnel
Marketing Plan
Proposed Operating Budget
From the Paper "The benefits of an Employee Wellness Program are numerous and many companies and government agencies are now beginning to provide these programs as a part of their benefit package. There is an ever-growing demand for these services. It is the mission of Pro-fit to fill the needs of companies in offering guidance and consultation in the provision of employee wellness programs. The Pro-fit Company will offer companies a number of options tailored to their business needs that will help them to optimize employee health and ultimately increase their profitability."
Abstract Describes people's attitudes toward physical fitness and the role exercise plays. Presents definitions of the notion of fitness and reasons why individuals engage in physical exertion activities.
From the Paper "The pursuit and maintenance of physical fitness, health and wellness has become, over the past three decades, a national preoccupation for North Americans. Sometimes referred to as "the wellness craze," this phenomenon has resulted in the widespread ..."
