Consider the Source and Read the Fine Print

By: Hope Osborn In May the fitness-minded read headlines such as these in health and fitness columns of well-known publications: ?Short bursts of intense exercise before meals control blood sugar better than 1 continuous 30 minute session.? Science Daily, 8 May 2014. ?Exercise Snacking: How to Make 1 Minute of Exercise Work Like 30 Minutes.?… Continue reading Consider the Source and Read the Fine Print

Creating an Experience

By: Lacey Thacker When you hear that someone has had an ?experience,? it?s understood that something particularly special has happened. What if you could have an ?experience? every day? What if it could happen at the gym? If you?re going to your fitness club and drudging through your workout, you?re not having any fun. Think… Continue reading Creating an Experience

ABC Financial awarded Gold?s Gym Franchising Association 2014 Vendor of the Year

PRESS RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION: Steve Ayers Chief Revenue Officer, ABC Financial 501-515-5066 steve.ayers@abcfinancial.com ABC Financial awarded Gold?s Gym Franchising Association 2014 Vendor of the Year LITTLE ROCK, Ark., (July 17, 2014) ? At this year?s 2014 Gold?s Gym International Convention in Las Vegas, NV, ABC Financial (ABC) was awarded Vendor of the Year by the… Continue reading ABC Financial awarded Gold?s Gym Franchising Association 2014 Vendor of the Year

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Strength-train Your Gym for Slow Seasons

By: Hope Osborn For gym managers, seasons such as summer create the problems of loss of member involvement. Members vacation, weaken in New Year resolve, spending time with kids, favor outdoor athletics, and enjoy increased events. Seasonal diversions also disrupt healthy habits best maintained by continual practice. Good reasons for missing workouts easily lapse into… Continue reading Strength-train Your Gym for Slow Seasons

Using Endorphins to Retain Members

By: Lacey Thacker Endorphins, the wonder behind the infamous and oft praised ?runner?s high,? are a fascinating component in brain chemistry. This chemical is released during physical activity, and upon release, they bind to receptors in the brain and cause an almost immediate decrease of any pain sensations. Endorphins can also significantly increase feelings of… Continue reading Using Endorphins to Retain Members

Advance Your Club to the Next Level

By: Mary Craig Advance your club to the next level with ABC Financial?s custom marketing materials! Posters, indoor/outdoor banners, retractable banners, banner stands, window clings, and so much more.  See what other clubs are using to promote events, specials or anything you can imagine.   Get the word out to your members with our eye-popping marketing… Continue reading Advance Your Club to the Next Level

10 Reasons Your Gym Business Has Become Stagnate

By: Jim Thomas Fitness Management & Consulting We work at both ends of the fitness industry ? with those gym owners who are just starting out and want to shorten the learning curve and those who have been in business are in need of a turnaround (and everything in between). There are many reasons why… Continue reading 10 Reasons Your Gym Business Has Become Stagnate

Wendy Cagle

Wendy began her career with ABC Financial in May of 2008 as Client Services Supervisor. She served in that role for two years, moving to an Internal Account Manager position with Closings, Sales and Discontinues and then on to her current role as a Data Conversion Analyst in 2011. Her main responsibilities are acting as… Continue reading Wendy Cagle