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Barco Products
Site furnishings, traffic control, parking lot equipment, picnic tables, benches, trash cans, speed bumps, car stops, message boards, commercial floor mats, and more!
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March 2008 Rec Report Newsletter

Fitness Goes High-Tech

If you're looking for a way to help your health or fitness club members get connected and take advantage of some technological workout inspiration, there's some good news from Nike and Apple. After revolutionizing the way people run with the Nike + iPod, the companies are now planning to bring the experience to gyms around the world.
Click here to read more.

Be the Benchmark!

We're currently surveying our readership to learn more about the state of recreational facilities today, as well as the pressing issues that will drive your decisions for the next few years.

If you're a facility director or manager, we want to learn more about what's going on in your neck of the woods. Log onto our online survey at http://www.recmanagement.com/survey2 and make your voice heard.

We'll summarize the survey results in our June 2008 State of the Industry Report, as well as in a special salary report in our July 2008 issue.

As our thanks to you for your participation, we'll sign you up for a drawing to win one of three pairs of Maui Jim sunglasses or one of 25 stadium blankets—sure to come in handy as the spring and summer recreation season gets in full swing.

Rec News

IHRSA Advocates for a Healthier Nation
As an official program advocate of the National President's Challenge, the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) joined the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to officially kick off the challenge and support the government's physical activity initiative for all Americans.
For more information, visit
www.recmanagement.com/rmnews/0320.ihrsa.pr.pdf.

Healthy Feet Keep Older Adults Fit
In these uncertain economic times, adults 50 and older are mindful of the impact of spiraling costs—particularly the ever-increasing costs of healthcare. Regular physical activity preserves health and prevents disease in older adults, reducing healthcare costs. However, many individuals don't realize how much the state of their feet is tied to their ability to become or stay active.
For more information, visit
www.recmanagement.com/rmnews/0318.icaa.pr.pdf.

NSPF Explores Benefits of Hot Water
An exceptional new book published by the National Swimming Pool Foundation, titled "Hot Water & Healthy Living," explains how the simple act of immersion in hot water helps create healthier bodies, hearts, minds and lifestyles.
For more information, visit
www.recmanagement.com/rmnews/0314.nspf.pr.pdf.

This Month in RECREATION MANAGEMENT

Fit to Be Hip

A Look at the Latest Fitness Trends

Working With Warriors

Military Fitness & Recreation

Eco-Impact

Easy Being Green

The Main Event

Pulling It Off Without a Hitch

Spraypark Makeover

Woodlands Water Play Park in St. Albert, Canada

Making the Grade

Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Long Beach, Calif.

Weathering the Storm

Dunes Bible Camp in Ocean Park, Wash.

Sajai Foundation

A Little Education Goes a Long Way

Playgrounds

Get 'em Off the Couch

Design Corner

Reduce Your Pool's Energy Footprint

Sports Fields

Choose Wisely

Pool, Aquatic & Waterpark Equipment

Climbing Walls & Challenge Courses

Site Furnishings & Park Components

New Product Ideas