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 As Technology Use Grows, Fitness Facilities Lack IT Executive Roles P03 Do It Yourself Exercise Bike Maintenance & Battery Checking & Replacing P05 Issue 4 Volume 2 Fall 2012
IN THIS ISSUE 2012/09 Contents Message From The Gym Tech Team We at Gym Tech, hope this letter finds you well. As you may know, the summer is a slow time of year for indoor fitness in the Northeast. Fall 2012 | ISSUE 4 VOLUME 2 | THE SPOTTER Gym Tech is expecting things to pick up for all fitness centers in our area P03 group cycling, and everything else you offer your members to get in shape Industry News Feature As Technology Use Grows, Fitness Facilities Lack IT Executive Rolls.
Industry News News A ndy Wigderson, vice president of sales and marketing for CSI Software, Houston, says fitness clubs have historically undervalued technology. While industries such as retail, hospitality and manufacturing invest up to 6-7% of their gross sales in technology efforts, according to Wigerson, he pegs technology spending in the fitness industry at “not even close” to that level. He estimates that of the top 100 revenue generating health club companies, perhaps of 20 to 25 have a CIO or w.
Industry News News Manufacturers ...our leads come from digital marketing and an absolutely essential function to the way various digital platforms. they operate their business,” O’Rourke says Glen Rappaport, vice president of informa- of club executives. “They have to be aware of tion technology at McLean VA-based Sport & local search and of everything their members Health, says much the same. are using devices and Internet connectivity for.
DIY Exercise Bike Maintenance Keep your exercise bike clean and in optimum shape with Gym Tech’s maintenance schedule. Easy Difficulty • Specific Tools Needed • Repair Experience Recommended Regular exercise bike preventative maintenance schedule could mean the difference between years of reliable use of your expensive exercise equipment or disaster. The best way to avoid this unwanted scenario is to perform preventative maintenance.
Exercise Bikes s ie r e t t a B e ik B e is c r Exe DIY Step 1 Checking & Replacing Refer to your owner’s manual on the placement of the battery. If you need help locating your battery, contact us and we will gladly help you locate your battery. Step 2 Remove the covers from the unit where the battery is located. → Send an email to our technicians! service@gymtechservice.com If the battery is low or has completely lost its charge than remove the wires attached to the battery.
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Spotlight Employees Additions to the Gym Tech Team Everyone at Gym Tech is excited to welcome our newest team member, Steffany Ludena Steffany Ludena Everyone at Gym Tech is excited to welcome our newest team member Steffany Ludena. Steffany Ludena is a proud mom of two and devoted wife. Steffany joined the Gym Tech team in June of 2012. When calling Gym Tech, expect to be greeted by Steffany as she is now working at our office handling calls, customer service and other administrative duties.
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.
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