Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to make headlines across the country. Gyms are worried and people are justifiably concerned. Some gyms have been shut down by regulatory bodies and some athletes are in self quarantine. It is uncertain what the best route is – should I stay open or should I close until this blows over? Making […]
Author: Andrew Ferras
No matter the size of your fitness center or its scope of services, you’ve probably made a significant business investment in your gym equipment. For some businesses, it’s important to boast the latest-and-greatest models with all the bells and whistles, while for others, equipment may be more modest and functional—tools to help clients reach their […]
Do you take a Procustean approach to coaching? If you do, you’re putting your clients’ safety at risk, explained OPEX CCP Coach Kevin Don, a man with 20 years of coaching experience. By Procustean, he is referring to Procustes, an ancient Greek mythological figure and the son of Poseidon, the Greek God of the Sea. […]
As gym owners we don’t have the time to read one hundred page insurance policies. The list of to-do’s is long – I need to program training for the week, make payroll, clean the restrooms, and more and more. Frankly the last thing I want to do is read about insurance. The problem – some […]
Planning an event is a fun way to continue to build a sense of community and an exciting challenge for the competitors. However, planning a safe and successful event can be stressful. If you think through the common pitfalls listed below, you should be in great shape! Venue As you think through the basic details […]
NEXO is pleased to share with you our new partnership with Backgrounds Online (BGO), a premier background check company. After interviewing several such companies, we felt that this organization aligned perfectly with our values of service and integrity. Backgrounds Online is a full-service provider and will assist you with the process and questions that you […]
Maybe you’re opening a gym because you’re passionate about fitness and helping people achieve a healthy lifestyle through exercise. Maybe you’re opening a gym because you’ve done the research and identified a great opportunity in this growing industry. Or, maybe owning your own gym has always been a dream. However you got here, you can’t […]
NEXO is helping our local schools with their nutrition. NEXO loves assisting gym owners with their insurance, but that’s not all we do. We’re also directly helping our local communities and schools. We’re happy to announce that we’ve been able to support Madison Elementary in Redondo Beach, CA with their Nutrition Program. We hope their […]
Fitness facilities are all wondering: What is the Safe Sport Act, but more importantly, how does it apply to my gym? In 2017 the Safe Sport Act was created in large part as a response to the abuse and molestation of youth in USA Gymnastics. It intends to develop regulations and procedures to keep children […]
Gyms are unique and not one is the same. But, almost every gym has at least one contract that is integral to the business. In some cases, it’s a lease agreement for the rented property, but in others, it is a license agreement to use the brand of another entity. Within these contracts are specific […]
