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Design a program from the outside in by Mary E. Sanders, PhD, FACSM

Instead of developing an exercise program in-house, some facilities contract with prepackaged commercial programs—a practice known as outsourcing. Such programs may offer a quick and cost-effective means to provide services. Before you sign an agreement, however, it’s important to determine if there is adequate synergy between you and an outside agency. A simple list of pros and cons (including short- and long-term impacts) may prove useful in making a decision to outsource. Questions that help you evaluate a program can also help you arrive at important insights.

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