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Graham Longwell graham@fitnet.ca


check out these articles and, further, to report on marketing to and working with successful programs with senior members. Sharing ex- periences with this demographic could be of great benefit to everyone interested in this sec- tor. See our Q&A on page 12, “Disrupting the Way We Age” by Colin Milner on page 24, and “Younger Trainer, Older Clients: My Approach to Success” by Lauren Walker on page 28. Also in this issue, it’s never too late, or too


early in your career, for the wise advice of a mentor. In “The Power of a Mentor” on page 20, Senior Editor Barb Gormley takes a look at the characteristics of good mentors and mentees and connects with two industry veterans who share their stories of the positive impact men- tors made on their careers.


everal articles in this issue report on fitness clubs and club programs that are proving successful in attracting and working successfully with seniors. We note that by 2020,


one in every seven persons will be over 60 years old. Expertise and understanding the health and fitness needs of older adults is already critical to the success of many fitness clubs today. We invite our readers to


CANADA Vol. 18 No. 6 – November/December 2017


BOARD OF ADVISORS Colin Milner


Chief Executive Officer, International Council on Active Aging, Vancouver, B.C.


David Hardy


President, Fitness Industry Council of Canada, Edmonton, Alta.


David Patchell-Evans CEO & Founder, GoodLife Fitness Clubs, President, canfitpro, London, Ont.


Dr. Greg Anderson


Kinesiology & Physical Educ., University College of the Fraser Valley, Mission, B.C.


Hans Muench International Networking


John Frittenburg President, The JF Group, Ont.


Karin Lofstrom Executive Director, Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport and Physical Activity


Lauren Walker offers some valuable tips for working with older adults (see page 28).


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