trainerburnout
Oct. 1 2015
It may be a cliche; but words mean things. Effective communication, and even deeper, our choice of words, is integral to performing our job function not only for safety and to elicit desired results, but... View More
groupfitness3
Oct. 1 2015
Fitness professionals make dozens of mistakes when organizing small group training classes. Nick Clayton has focused on these three... View More
Brian_6
Sept. 15 2015
Strength asymmetries are fairly common in people, especially if they have suffered a prior injury or participate in repetitive activities and sports. Training lower the lower leg in a unilateral fashion... View More
discussion_1_0
Sept. 15 2015
Particularly if you are focused both on working on your business as well as training in your business, burnout at some point is practically inevitable. By nature of what we do as fitness... View More
fitnesscommunity
Sept. 15 2015
The most successful brands develop "cult-like" followings. They create advertisements by getting their customersto talk about them... a lot. They have the community aspect down to a science.They build... View More
FitnessBizGrowth
Sept. 10 2015
Growing our list of fitness clients is one of the most difficult challenges a leader can face in their career... View More
Brian_6
Sept. 1 2015
Thoracic kyphosis and latissimus tightness is a common presentation in many clients. Poor posture and the use of computers, tablets and phones and repetitive activity leads to this presentation. For overhead... View More
discussion_1_0
Sept. 1 2015
We preach it consistently to our clients: "Results happen during recovery." We know overtraining leads to mental and physical fatigue, metabolic breakdown, increases risk of injury and can deter, and even... View More
UnAnchor
Sept. 1 2015
Sometimes as a fitness business owner, it literally feels like you're secluded on your own personal island with no one to relate to... View More
Brian_6
Aug. 15 2015
Rotational stability within the shoulders, torso and hips is critical for optimal performance in sport and injury prevention. Often, clients will exhibit asymmetries with respect to trunk stability with... View More
discussion_1_0
Aug. 15 2015
There is no more effective modality for increasing your visibility and credibility with clients and potential clients than email marketing. If you aren't taking advantage of email marketing, get started!... View More
fitnessbooks
Aug. 15 2015
Like most of us, I have a thirst for learning. Not just fitness related material but also history, leadership, business etc. Also, like most of us time is of the essence so I take advantage of audiobooks... View More
hourly_rate
Aug. 10 2015
Why follow the crowd and put less money in your pocket? Challenge the status quo when it comes to valuing your time... View More
SandbellSlams
Aug. 1 2015
Sandbells offer a unique way to challenge grip strength, balance and body control during an overhead slam motion... View More
discussion_1_0
Aug. 1 2015
Since starting my business almost ten years ago, I've spent a good deal of time and money on business networking. Breakfasts, luncheons, cocktail events; I've done them all. A frequent hot topic of conversation... View More
EatingDisorder
Aug. 1 2015
Exercise is an amazing way to boost mental and physical health but for some, it can become a dark abyss of obsessiveness... View More
Brian_6
July 15 2015
Most injuries in sport occur in the transverse plane. Poor rotational stability may contribute to increased injury risk with landing, cutting and pivoting activity. Identifying these imbalances and weaknesses... View More
discussion_1_0
July 15 2015
When I started my business as an at-home personal trainer, before I pulled the trigger on spending any money on any advertising, I began participating in local networking events. I had a few objectives.... View More
AgentSustainableChange
July 15 2015
Mindset is an integral part of succeeding in fitness and a necessary aspect for us all becoming sustainable agents for change... View More
bad-gym-expierience
July 10 2015
When the gym becomes a gathering place - a movement - it changes people's lives, and it changes the community it serves... View More