According to Oxford Dictionary, hospitality stands for a “friendly and liberal reception of guests or strangers”. Indeed, the chief endeavor of the gym is to be friendly and helpful in terms of fitness services, offer desirable work out atmosphere and food as tangible products, and clean rest rooms and spacious corridors for comfort. The concept of a gym was one of “temporary abode”; a place to burn those excess body fats. The business domain of the gyms appeared to be a fusion, an amalgam between the hospitality industry and show business.

The General Manager of a gm must know the basics of managing gyms. Management is characterized of the process of leading and directing all or part of an organization through the deployment and manipulation of resources. Functionally, it is an action of measuring a quantity on a regular basis and of adjusting same initial plan and as the action taken to reach the gym’s goals. From this perspective, five functions of management are identified. These functions are planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, and controlling. As the general manager of the gym, he or she constitutes these five functions.

Strategic planning is one specific type of planning. In the strategic plan, the present status of the gym business can be identified, future plans can be formulated and strategies to be able to accomplish the future plans can also be identified. With the gym’s problem, strategic planning can be used in order to identify possible strategies and make necessary changes.

On the other hand, organizing is establishing the internal organizational structure of the gym business. The focus is on division, coordination, and control of tasks and the flow of information within the gym. Moreover, managers distribute responsibility and authority to job holders in this function of management. In order for the gym to have organized functions, the General Manager should have good organizing skills. It should be realized what organization style the gym needs. To be more specialized, the gym should decentralize the management making each division more accountable for their actions.

Leading includes setting direction for the gym, groups and individuals and also influence people to follow that direction. Leading function establishes strategic direction such as vision, values, mission and /or goals and championing methods of gym performance management to pursue that direction. A leadership skill is very significant in a gym in order for it to run smoothly.
Lastly, controlling is a four-step process of establishing performance standards based on the gym’s objectives, measuring and reporting actual performance, comparing the two, and taking corrective or preventive action as necessary. Moreover, it includes checking the gym’s systems, processes and structures to reach effectively and efficiently reach goals and objectives. This includes ongoing collection of feedback, and monitoring and adjustment of systems, processes and structures accordingly.

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Gym equipments normally come in two types. First, gym equipments such as treadmills, stationary bikes, and jump ropes induce aerobic fitness to individuals. Second, gym equipments such as the dumbbells, free weights, medicine balls, punching bags and heavy lifts promote more on strength training exercises. More often than not, ordinary, busy people don’t really have the time and capabilities to fully engage in using these gym equipments for overall fitness. Instead, they engage in activities that various schools of physical education typically associate with alternative exercising without going in the gym, such as brisk walking, cycling, and swimming. Other activities include jogging, running, or simply stretching.

Whether they are meant for aerobic exercises or for strength training, gym equipments make sure that the person utilizes the large groups of his / her muscles continuously. As a result, the individual’s heart rate as well as his / her breathing is raised higher for a sustained period. Extra precaution and consideration should be done along the process of choosing the modes of exercise and the corresponding gym equipments. Depending on the health individual’s objectives, various modes may prove to be beneficial to a particular situation. However, in general, it is a common practice to choose between and among several exercises and gym equipments. This method decreases the occurrence of injuries as well as reinforces conditioning, leading to the satisfaction of the individual. Although choosing the proper exercises and gym equipments really cannot be considered as a technique, possessing the appropriate knowledge and skills is still crucial towards the maximization of efficiency of gym equipments.

The duration of performing exercises and using the corresponding gym equipments will depend on the health individual’s objectives, available time, and physical condition. Normally, ten minutes to one hour is an acceptable range of time. If the health individual’s goal is to lose body fat, then the duration should be longer, preferably 30 minutes to one hour. According to the latest research findings, fitness levels have the capability to improve even with as little as ten minutes duration, but exercises have to be performed more frequently, around 2 to 3 times a day, 5 days a week. But in order to achieve an excellent general fitness, health, body composition, 30 minutes is the maximum for many people.

Gym equipments deal with all aspects done within the realm of fitness. Immediate responses and long-term adaptations among health individuals in relation to heart rate, stroke volume, and cardiac output are often associated with the continued utilization of these gym equipments. A great deal of emphasis lies on the efficiency and effectiveness of these equipments. Therefore, the continued utilization of these gym equipments leads us to conclude that it will eventually cause an improvement in terms of the heart rate, stroke volume, and cardiac output of an individual.

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In general, the home gym set up plan must be an ongoing process that would translate the fitness needs of the individual into concrete actions. It allows the individual to take advantage of the latest gym equipment innovations while at the same time minimizing the negative impacts of unexpected challenges in setting it up at home. The home gym set up plan provides a clear pathway for the implementation of the gym activities at home which could result into a more efficient expenditure of resources and an improvement in the health of the individual.

The home gym set up plan should reflect the goals of the individual and type of home environment where the gym will be set up. However, the home gym set up plan cannot guarantee the needed changes. The home gym set up plan must ensure that the processes of gym development, purchase of gym equipments, and evaluation of a conducive gym environment at home are included as the integral components of the implementation of the necessary home gym set up plan. A well-designed home gym set up plan would be a dynamic tool that will serve as a guide for the individual’s innovations. This plan would also represent opportunities for fitness development that enhances overall well-being.
The occurrence of problems in setting up a gym at home reflects the growing difficulty in their management and implementation that require the effective use of valuable resources such as money, materials, equipments, and people. And nobody is exempted to these. This is the reason why the home gym set up plan must be done by the individual in order to determine the most effective ways to coordinate these resources.

The home gym set up plan should:

• Be an organized and continuous process, utilizing a simple yet direct planning model, and resulting into a process which would improve how the various resources in the home are used for the gym’s management and integration.
• Take into consideration the objectives and philosophy of the health individual. While outside assistance, such as those that can be provided by gym experts and owners, can inject broader perspectives to the set up process, the process requires the total commitment of the health individual concerned
• Be broad but realistic enough in terms of its scope. The home gym set up plan must also include economical and technically feasible solutions.
• Involve all the stakeholders—including the family members, potential clients, and fitness experts–with experience in managing a gym.
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the home gym set up plan and how each will impact the implementation of the plan.
• Be driven by the goals and objectives of the health individual rather than by technological developments.

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Today, people specifically gym aficionados are able to encourage other people to set up their own gyms and search for different areas of interests. Within the fitness industry, it is quite apparent that there are numerous choices that cater to their personal intentions. At present, the fitness industry is engaged in service provision than in manufacturing, indicating the continuous growth of the industry. Among these conditions are addition of services and facilities that concerns the eventual enjoyment, maximization of the benefits, and other personal fulfillment of the gym owners and other clients.

Truly, the changing needs of gym enthusiasts affect the present conditions of being able to encourage other people in setting up their own gyms. There are some actions done to fully develop as well as to improve the traditional means of encouraging people to participate and manage gyms. In the fitness industry, the addition of several recreational and leisure activities and facilities within gyms, aside from the potential health benefits as an attraction themselves, is an initiative of the fitness industry related individuals. Thus, people will be encouraged to own gyms for as long as the fitness industry provides new amenities, facilities, services, and offers that concerns the further improvement and enjoyment of the potential gym owners and managers.

To other people who are not capable and possess limitations in participating in gym activities, the simple setting up of their own gyms will be enriching. Aside from the beneficial effects, a personally managed gym is free of charge and anybody can do it the most convenient time possible.

More free time, changing lifestyles, and the breaking down of tasks into individual operations have brought new attitudes and calling for more energy of man as compared in the past. Being in a gym can already be considered as a competitive activity, so to encourage other persons to actually set up their own gyms would need established sets of rules for management purposes. In owning a gym, not only the athleticism, wits and endurance of the person is brutally tested, but also the managerial skills. Most often, this is the only difference in between being triumphant in setting up a gym or not.

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Gym equipments that promote aerobic exercise and strength training have always been recognized as the efficient gym equipments that provide effective methods of improving an individual’s health and decision-making power. In the perspective of aerobic exercises, gym equipments that provide these types of exercises include the treadmill and stationary bike. On the other hand, gym equipments that provide strength training include dumbbells, heavy and light weights and lifts, medicine balls, speed balls and push up or pull up grips. These gym equipments help on the careful management of the processes involved in an individual’s pursuit of a healthy mind and body.

More often than not, ordinary, busy people don’t really have the time and capabilities to fully engage in aerobic or strength training exercise activities and use all of these equipments. Because of this, gyms have started to incorporate as part of their gym equipments sports utilities and clothing that can be used in exercises such as brisk walking, cycling and swimming. Other gym equipments are also available for jogging, running, or simply stretching.

Gym equipments make sure that the user utilizes the large groups of his / her muscles continuously. As a result, the individual’s heart rate as well as his / her breathing is raised higher for a sustained period. Extra precaution and consideration should be done along the process of choosing the types of gym equipments. Depending on the health individual’s objectives, various modes may prove to be beneficial to a particular situation. However, in general, it is a common practice to choose between and among several aerobic and strength training equipments. This method decreases the occurrence of injuries as well as reinforces conditioning, leading to the satisfaction of the individual. Although choosing among several aerobic and strength training equipments really cannot be considered as a technique, possessing the appropriate knowledge and skills is still crucial towards the maximization of efficiency.

However, all gym equipments must deal with all aspects done within the realm of physical exercises. Immediate responses and long-term adaptations among health individuals must be attained in relation to aerobic and strength training gym equipments. A great deal of emphasis lies on the efficiency and effectiveness of these gym equipments. Therefore, the continued usage of these gym equipments leads to the conclusion that it will eventually cause an improvement in terms of the heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output of an individual.

Nevertheless, there is a need to study the characteristics of the gym equipments and the customers before the effective use of these equipments can be attained. When they are compatible, the gym trainers should be courageous enough to inform their clients of such health improvements while crediting gym equipments that act as catalyst and agents of health changes and improvement. Hard training and weight reduction cannot replace the motivation and enthusiasm of the individual to refrain from using these gym equipments. If commitment is present, risks will not be as risks rather a quest where everyone is counted to obtain health benefits as well as mitigate unwanted outcomes from it.

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Diversification of gym services is needed by a gym which needs to increase profitability and maintain leadership in the industry. Since most gyms can be argued to reach their maturity stage along with their product life cycle, putting flavour to their current gym services can mean change but such is necessary to compete with emerging strong competitors.

In a different manner to upgrade gym services, gyms could acquire international fitness instructors all over the world and in different industries. Some of them can come from the martial arts sector, choreography and sports. This service-oriented approach suggests that the gym is risking its finances to pay relatively high compensation to these internationally-acclaimed instructors. The advantages of these moves are the continued upgrade of consultancy services to worldwide subscribers of it’s the fitness system. While other gyms do not prefer to risk the fruits of their innovation and keep it within themselves (as they use licensing for control), excellent gyms tap on several opportunities to offer new ways of performing fitness regimes that the risk of diminishing the value of its publicized routines are offset.

Gym services should also include the management of communication services by undergoing steps to develop effective communication. First, there is a need to identify the target audience and evaluate their familiarity with the gym services at one hand and favourability with its attributes. The second stage is to determine communication objectives that seek to transfer gym services information, change attitude and obtain action from the clients. Third, it is time to design the message by determining its content, structure, format and source. The next step is to select communication channels that can be face-to-face or utilize several forms of media. Fifth, there is a need to take a crucial step to establish communication’s budget wherein methods are available that could emphasize the cost, benefit and objectives of the design which only managers can decide. Lastly, the need to manage integrated communication process in the gym is stimulated by the proliferation of new types of media and growing sophistication of people.

Internet as part of gym services is one of the prominent media wherein gym communications are networked and data are integrated. However, security in critical network assets and services are hindrances to effectively harvest the fruits of information technology in gyms. Nevertheless, being a technology-based and –resourced gym, investments is needed to protect the online gym services from hackers that can adversely affect internal communications and loss revenues for the gym.

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