34 On The Cover Buyer’s Guide and Directory CANADA Departments


6 Editor’s Note 8 Happenings


Update: Music Licencing in Canada; Technogym Introduces SKILLBIKE; Matrix Fitness Awarded 2018 Gold’s Gym Equipment Vendor of the Year


9 Events


Island Fitness Conference, October 27 & 28, 2018, Victoria; fitCalgary November 1-3, 2018, Calgary; Vancouver Fitness Expo, November 15- 18, 2018, Vancouver


12 Career Path


Lori Kirwan - Still passionate about the industry aſter 30 years


14 What’s New The latest products and services from industry suppliers


46 Canadian Forum RxTGA Gives Patients a Boost of Motivation to Exercise


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24 Supplier Profile | Keystone Fitness The Key to Rebuilding Success


28 Success Story | Mindful Movement, Mindful Business


Merrithew celebrates 30 years of fitness leadership, innovation and education


32 Facility Profile | Changing the Face of


Fitness Big changes help make Evolution Fitness a successful club and member of the Moose Jaw community


32


Lisitng of suppliers who are dedicated to serving the Canadian health and fitness industry


Features 16 Technology | Wearables 3.0 Exploring


New Tools for Health and Wellness The next generation of wearable technologies will offer real-time feedback and opportunities to promote health and wellness


20 Your Business | Best Business Lesson Ever


Successful entrepreneurs and leaders have at least one thing in common: the massive learning curves and lessons they’ve experienced along the way.


14 4 Fitness Business Canada Fall 2018


Patient Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________________


Prescription To Get Active is for any patient who can benefit from more physical activity, is not reaching activity guidelines and does not require medical clearance or supervision when being active. Canada’s activity guidelines recommend at least 60 minutes of activity every day for children and 150 minutes of activity per week for adults.


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Child–Youth (0 - 17 years old)


Work up to 60 minutes of heart-pumping physical activity each day.


Adult–Senior (18+ years old)


Start with 10 minutes of activity at a time and work up to 150 minutes of activity each week.


Not ready to increase your physical activity yet?


Decrease sitting time by limiting how long you spend in front of a screen. Instead of sitting or lying for long periods of time, stand or take a short walk to get energized.


Record your prescription and explore your options today at: www.PrescriptionToGetActive.com


Record your prescription and explore your options today at: www.PrescriptionToGetActive.com


Prescriber Name:_______________________________________________________ Prescriber Signature:____________________________________________________


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