WHAT’S INSIDE FITNESS INDUSTRY NEWS, DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE, PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS & GYM TECH SERVICE NEWS The Spotter Gym Tech Fitness Service’s Quarterly Newsletter Business Tips Improve Your Member Retention P03 Do It Yourself Stepper Machine & Wax Maintenance P05 Issue 1 Volume 2 January 2012
IN THIS ISSUE 2012/01 Contents JANUARY 2012 | ISSUE 1 VOLUME 2 | THE SPOTTER P03 P04 P05 Industry News Feature Improve Member Retention with Introductory Sessions Industry News Mobile Apps Remain Popular in Fitness Industry Change in Patent Law Could Affect Fitness Equipment Innovations Do It Yourself Stair Stepper Maintenance Message From The Gym Tech Team We at Gym Tech, hope this letter finds you well, and that you are enjoying the beginning of a New Year.
Industry News News Improve Member Retention with Introductory Sessions C lub owners and operators want to make a difference in their community by helping people become healthier and live longer, more fulfilled lives. But most clubs’ strate- gies for integrating new members into the facility and its programs fall short because they do not educate new members on what it takes to achieve success.
Industry News News Technology ...better able to explain to new members the opportunity to provide them with the experi- pathway to success. Creating this pathway ence, value, education and habits they need to success is essential to keeping the mem- to achieve their goals. As people drift away bers engaged, involved and active in your from their path, you might introduce them club. Helping them get the results that they to more of your club’s offerings.
DIY Stair Stepper Maintenance • Using a vacuum and fine paintbrush remove all of the dust from inside the stepper. Afterward, use a clean cloth and fitness equipment cleaner and degreaser to wipe any excessive grease from the frame. Keep your stair stepper clean and in optimum shape with Gym Tech’s maintenance schedule. Keeping your stair steppers Medium Difficulty clean and in optimum working order should be any Fitness Center’s top • Specific Tools Needed priority.
Treadmills DIY Replacing the wax bag. Checking & Replacing Wax Bags Step 8 Engage the hose clamp onto the used wax bag hose. Step 9 Remove the two wing nuts located just inside the access hole. Step 10 Lift the used wax bag from the two wing nuts studs. Slide the wax bag out of its protective liner, discard the used wax bag. Step 11 Install the new wax bag exactly how the old wax bag was placed inside the unit. Step 12 Install the two wing nuts and attached the hose to the wax pump.
Specials StairMaster 4400/4600 Stepper Service Parts Kit Kit Includes • 1x Drive Chain with Master Link • 2x Step Chains with Master Links • 2x Plastic Bushings for the Step Arms • 2x Return Springs • 1x Timing Belt • 1x Poly V Belt • 2x Thrust Washers • A bag of assorted snap rings Price (Plus S&H) Winter Specials Winter Specials Don’t miss our Winter Specials for this issue. All the tools you would need in our DIY section are available! Log onto GymTechService.com or Call 866-GYM-TECH to order $99.
Matrix ClimbMill Spotlight Climb The Great Wall of Matrix’s C7xe ClimbMill will kick your butt... ‘ All while looking good doing it. 8 www.gymtechservice.
MORE INFORMATION For more information on the Matrix C7xe and to view more of Matrix’s equipment visit www.matrixfitness.com WHERE TO BUY? If you would like to hear from a sales representative feel free to e-mail jim.russo@matrixfitness.com EX ERCISE IN PASSION, The have a clear goal: To make commercial grade equip- industry standards in the process. Well, they’ve done just that.
Spotlight Company Gym Tech’s Annual Holiday Party Gym Tech celebrated the holidays and the New Year at the Annual Holiday Party at Austin’s Steak and Ale House in Kew Gardens. Since Gym Tech is a service company with technicians on the road everyday, we rarely have the chance to sit down and have fun together. 10 www.gymtechservice.com For that reason, we all really enjoyed this year’s holiday party because it finally gave us a chance to sit down and just relax enjoying each other’s company.
Say Goodbye to “Out of Order” Say Hello to Gym Tech The Premier Provider of Fitness Equipment Services Throughout the New York Tri-State Area. Preventative Maintenance Our preventative maintenance program is designed to keep your equipment working safely and efficiently and to limit the frequency of repairs through regular maintenance. Gym Tech is a fitness equipment service company that focuses on repairs and preventative maintenance.
Issue 1 Volume 2 | January 2012 The Spotter Gym Tech Fitness Service, LLC. 116-28 Myrtle Avenue. Richmond Hill, NY 11418 Toll-Free: 866-GYM-TECH E-mail: service@gymtechservice.com Web: www.gymtechservice.
