Building a Business
From Flying in the Military to Launching a Business
How one military man's experience prepared him for the entrepreneurial life.
By Greg Coleman
Fitness Businesses | Page 3
Building a Business
Fitness Startups Put Their Own Spin on Indoor Cycling
Several fitness startups are hoping to grab a slice of the boutique cycling craze.
By Katie Little
Building a Business
Fitness Instructor Creates a Sweat-Proof Headband
A workout frustration led fitness instructor Donna Browning to create Sweaty Bands.
Building a Business
6 Tech Startups With a Fun Spin on Fitness
Tech companies are taking the tedium out of training. Here are a few of our favorite digital fitness options.
Building a Business
Four Fitness Startups Find a Unique Workout Niche
Boutique health clubs are competing with established players like 24 Hour Fitness by creating unique ways to break a sweat. Here are four that are changing the way we work out.
Business Ideas
How Fitbit Is Cashing in on the High-Tech Fitness Trend
How the device manufacturer is building a following by enhancing users' workouts through gaming and community-building.
Building a Business
Harvard Grads’ Startup Rewards Gym Rats, Penalizes Couch Potatoes
An Ivy League economics assignment becomes a profitable business proposition: Work out or pay up.
By Jodi Helmer
Building a Business
A Young Fitness Business Inspired by Mom
Giving thanks on Mother's Day -- and every other day -- is capitol for one young trep who looked to his mom for inspiration.
Buying a Franchise
Fitness Franchises Muscle Up
January is when Americans migrate from the bottomless eggnog bowl to the gym. Not surprisingly, fitness clubs win at least a third of all new memberships at the start of the year.
By Sarah Max
Buying a Franchise
10 Industry Trends for Franchises in 2012
From burgers to child care to staying fit, our annual list of trends in the franchise world shows where to consider putting your money to make money.
Thought Leaders
How Two Long-Time Buddies Launched a Top-Grossing App
The founders of fitness app developer Abvio share the secret to their super-fast success.
By Gwen Moran
Buying a Franchise
The Top 10 Children’s Fitness Franchises
A look at the smartest and fastest-growing players in the children's fitness industry.