Chuck Runyon, CEO of Anytime Fitness, discusses rising demand for personalized fitness experiences. Catharine Bond Hill, former President at Vassar College, examines the impact of affirmative action on college admissions. Topics include fitness trends pre-COVID, water scarcity, and college counseling challenges.
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The demand for personalized fitness experiences is increasing, with Anytime Fitness experiencing double-digit growth worldwide.
Colleges are focusing on achieving socioeconomic diversity in their admissions processes to ensure inclusivity and affordability.
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Rising demand for personalized fitness experiences
Chuck Runyon, the CEO of Anytime Fitness, discusses the increasing consumer demand for unlimited access and personalized fitness experiences. Prior to COVID-19, there was already a trend towards diverse wellness options at home, at work, and even while on vacation. The pandemic has accelerated these trends, and Anytime Fitness is now experiencing double-digit growth in its studios worldwide, with regions such as Australia leading the way.
Diversity and affordability in college admissions
Colleges and universities are adapting their admissions processes to ensure diversity and inclusivity amidst the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. As an alternative, schools are focusing on achieving socioeconomic diversity by attracting students from lower-income communities. Katherine Bondhill, former president of Vassar College, highlights the importance of offering affordable education and mentions strategies such as increasing partnerships with diverse high schools and reevaluating admissions practices like early decision and legacy admissions.
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Anytime Fitness, discusses rising consumer demand for personalized fitness experiences. Catharine Bond Hill, Managing Director at Ithaka S+R and former President at Vassar College, shares her thoughts on college admission policies. Hosts: Scarlet Fu and Bailey Lipschultz. Producer: Paul Brennan.