From all appearances, it would seem Emily Barton had always been athletic. But childhood asthma had prevented her from participating in exercise and sports. Her interest in fitness grew out of a desire to reach goals she had long desired to accomplish. By Elice Morgenson
The $30 billion health and fitness industry in the U.S. has been growing by at least 3% to 4% annually for the last 10 years and shows no sign of slowing down, according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). If anything, the industry’s growth is expected to accelerate. By Rose Mango
Prior to opening his first MADabolic franchise, Corbin Jennings worked in the corporate world in areas of business that included forecasting, planning, merchandising and logistics. He often found himself working 10-to-12 hour days, buried in Excel spreadsheets. He knew there had to be a better way. He was determined to take control of his life and financial future. By Mike Grecky