by Elizabeth Studebaker | May 7, 2026 | Active Aging, Consulting, Management, Wellness Centers
Healthcare-based wellness centers are facing a new generation of competition. High-volume commercial fitness operators continue to expand aggressively through low-cost memberships, streamlined operations, and aggressive marketing strategies. However, while commercial...
by Elizabeth Studebaker | Apr 29, 2026 | Company News & Press, Featured, Newsroom, Uncategorized
We are thrilled the Active Wellness 2025 Wellness Professionals of the Year. This prestigious award honors team members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, made a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our employees, partners, and community, and...
by Elizabeth Studebaker | Apr 21, 2026 | Active Aging, Design, Technology, Wellness Centers
Designing for Brain Training and Dual Cognitive Tasking in Modern Wellness Spaces As wellness environments evolve, the focus is expanding beyond traditional strength and cardio to include cognitive performance. A massive market transition fuels this shift; the brain...
by Elizabeth Studebaker | Apr 2, 2026 | Featured, Management, Resources & Best Practices
Today’s workplace operates in a state of constant disruption. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, the “VUCA” environment, is no longer a temporary condition; it is the baseline for our business. In the fitness space, this shows up in real ways:...
by Elizabeth Studebaker | Mar 25, 2026 | Newsroom
Active Wellness is proud to announce that Kiley Mutschler has been featured in the latest edition of Club Solutions Magazine. The feature, titled Women Leading the Way, recognizes six trailblazers who are redefining the fitness landscape through innovation and a...
by Elizabeth Studebaker | Mar 23, 2026 | Newsroom
Active Wellness is proud to announce the appointment of Chief Operating Officer Michele Wong to the American Council on Exercise (ACE) 2026 Certification Advisory Board. In this strategic role, Michele will collaborate with industry leaders to refine professional...
by Elizabeth Studebaker | Mar 23, 2026 | Design, Resources & Best Practices, Technology
Our leadership team recently returned from this year’s HFA Show in San Diego with a clear takeaway: the industry has moved past “fitness” as a standalone offering. We’re now firmly in the era of the integrated wellness ecosystem, where every piece of...
by Elizabeth Studebaker | Mar 17, 2026 | Newsroom
Active Wellness, a leading national fitness design, management, and consulting company has announced its partnership with Manor Park and RDG Planning & Design on the groundbreaking of a new, state-of-the-art wellness center located at 5212 Sinclair Avenue. The...
by Elizabeth Studebaker | Feb 24, 2026 | Newsroom
In a recent feature for Club Solutions Magazine our Chief Marketing Officer, Kari Bedgood, discusses the shift from tactical digital marketing to intentional, lifecycle-driven strategy. Kari shares how Active Wellness prioritizes education and member connection over...
by Elizabeth Studebaker | Feb 18, 2026 | Active Aging, Case Studies, Consulting, Management
One of our greatest passions at Active Wellness is helping members feel their best at every stage of life. Nowhere is this more evident than at our Active Wellness Center at Kruse Woods, where 87% of the membership consists of older adults. In 2025, personal training...
