Political, Economic, Social And Technological Factors That Affect The Fitness World

Exercise means to do a physical activity for the improvement of health and the body. In an over expanding society, this word has been viewed in various lights especially when it is combined with the word cult. The question being asked by society is: is the tribe mentality in the exercise comunity good? Some may argue that being in a supportive group is an essential element of a good exercise program. While there might be reason to believe that, a tribal mentality should not be accepted in the exercise community because it brings antagonistic attitudes and cult-like manners to a certain group.

A lot of people struggle with being self conscious and having no confidence. Working out and eating healthy can help this problem along with many others. There are so many benefits to fitness and a healthy diet. In this essay I will be going over the benefits of working out and eating healthy and how it can boost your self confidence and make everyday better.

The health club industry has continued to see an increase in the amount of health clubs/fitness centers. Since 1992, the United States has seen the number of health clubs increased by almost 40 percent, from 12,635 to 17,531 facilities. It has also seen an increase in membership by almost 60 percent, from 20.8 million to 32.8 million. What this all means for Fun 4 Life Fitness Center, LLC is that the market is ever growing which translates to more competition. Most fitness centers offer a variety of services to address the needs and convenience of the customers. Some of these services includes personal trainers, facilities with state-of-the-art equipment, and programs that cater to mostly every demographic.

What Affect Does Technology and Demanding Schedules have on the Growing Epidemic of Obesity in America today?

Obesity levels in Canada have tripled over the last 30 years, according to Statistics Canada. Moreover, a recent study by the University of Manitoba by Dr. Henry Janzen has suggested that 90% of Canada’s adolescents are physically inactive. Even though, Manitoba is the only province in Canada in which physical education credits between grades 9 to grade 12 are required for graduation, the program is facing several issues from the large class size, limited space, and specialist versus generalist teachers issue. Thus, physical education programs needs to be enforced and should be mandatory nationwide.

The rate of obesity is increasing globally and is a serious public health issue. It no longer only affects developed countries but is also having implications on developing countries. Often the focus is placed on individual choices and behaviours, this does not take into account the research and evidence that clearly shows that obesity is a multifaceted issue. To improve the level of obesity the broader determinants needs consideration. This essay will identify the key determinants of obesity and discuss the social, environmental, individual and cultural determinants of obesity. Ultimately, it must be realised that obesity is not predominantly an individual problem.

Politics is related the population’s welfare state expansion which in turn affects society’s degree to care for its citizens and the labor market policies. These policies in turn affect the health sector by affecting the population’s social and income inequalities. The previous Obama government brought about tremendous changes in health care through policy changes including changes on the number of insured patients and payment rates in hospitals among others. With the new Trump administration however, the various healthcare organizations are uncertain of how their businesses are going to look like since the new government is likely to result in reversal of various policies set by the previous government.

“To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise”- Gene Tunney. In this society, which we live in, this population lacks health. According to the CIA’s list of obese countries in the world, America ranks 18. Our population is 35% obese, which is very big compared to the rest of the world. Today I see this fat world, and we can change it. The youth of America is our future. If you want a free fulfilled future it is important to build your fitness.

Everywhere you look on social media there are fitness models, celebrity trainers, athletic apparel companies, healthy cooking sites, and fitness entrepreneurs. Americans are finally becoming aware of the obesity problem and taking steps to change it. Indiana was ranked as “the 15th highest adult obesity rate in the nation, per The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America released September 2016 (The State of Obesity in Indiana, 2016).” This is the opportune time to own a business in the fitness industry. Not only are you promoting a healthy lifestyle, you’re also creating new opportunities in a much needed and growing

The threat of new entrants is also high with regards to new facilities being built daily in different parts of the city to lure in customers. The negative effect this will have on our facility is, we will have to compete with all other gyms and memberships. Our newly remodeled fitness facility with the latest technology will be a competitor for the new and upcoming facilities. The supplier power is neutral and has a medium impact on the facility. Yes, this will still effect our strategy in finding the most qualified instructors who are comfortable with teaching in a new generation of technology based customers. The instructors will have training on all technology being implemented into each classroom and the effects it should have on our customers. We are hoping the customers will provide feedback on how the technology has either complemented their workouts or if they prefer to opt out of using the technology.

Providers must provide high-quality care to patients; however, due to more chronic diseases due to globalization, will patients have the same access to healthcare? Appropriate timing for patients to have access to a physician is a critical factor in ensuring high-quality care while being safe. Because of high-fat diets because of globalization, many employers offer programs to employees to take the initiative in a healthy lifestyle by joining exercise groups. Adverse implications on the ACA are related to all the external forces affecting healthcare because everyone is eligible for insurance coverage no matter what the health status is. Furthermore, because the quality of care is a necessary goal in the healthcare delivery system; physicians will have to aim at meeting requirements to meet any incentives given. Therefore because of the reasons above, there is a concern if healthcare will improve or decline in patient safety. Patients with Medicaid already have an issue getting into medical doctors’ visits; will the new ACA place patients at risk for this

I agree with Edwards as he makes a good argument that if other companies can survive economic change without a bailout, why can’t the farm industry do the same? He also states the whole system is practically corrupt because of political involvement in the process as the “many legislators have an interest in increasing the USDA’s budget” (para. 6). The whole system needs reform and subsidies need to be reduced or repealed.

Professor Peter Figueroa developed a tool to investigate the issues surrounding access, equity and equality in sport and physical activity. The more common name it is called by is Figueroa’s Framework. The framework is constructed over five separate levels: individual, interpersonal, institutional, structural and cultural. All of these areas are used to explore the ways in which inequities challenge the area of sport and physical activity. They show the different functions that reinforce, create, remove and eliminate barriers and inequities within sport and physical activity. The individual level of Figueroa’s framework looks at a person’s own attitudes, values and beliefs. It is also essential to look at whether there have been external influences involved in shaping these attitudes, particularly those that relate to stereotypes. In addition, the influences to a person’s participation, access and equity to sport and physical activity should be evaluated. The structural level of the framework examines inequities within society on a much larger scale. It evaluates the impact of social status on the types and levels of participation in sport and physical activity. The impact of power and relationships within society and the distribution of sporting resources and rewards on participation in sport and physical activity are also covered within the structural level of the framework. The interpersonal level is the relationship that affects an individual 's participation and

The Fitness Industry Shown below are recent fitness industry statistics provided by IHRSA (International Health, Racquet and Sports club Association) Though there are many similarities between the health club industry and other retail, health promotion, hospitality and leisure time businesses, the industry is distinctive in various ways. Among them are the following: The industry continues to grow during economic downturns. Whereas during the economic downturns most retail and hospitality businesses experience contraction, the health club industry has, over the past 20 years (including three recessions), continued to grow… It has become a convenience business. Because workout frequency is crucial to reaping the rewards of regular exercise,

The World Health Assembly (WHA) endorsed the World Health Organization’s (WHO), Global Strategy on Diet and Physical Activity and Health, henceforth referred to as the Strategy, in May 2004. (1) The Strategy was a result of a resolution created by Member states at the 2002 World Health Assembly to address the globally increasing prevalence and consequences of chronic disease. (1, 2) This was the first attempt of WHO to take an integrated and collaborative approach to address chronic disease. (2) The strategy was developed through extensive consultation with Member states and relevant stakeholders. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and WHO expert report on Diet, Nutrition and Prevention of chronic disease was the scientific basis behind the Strategy. (3)