What business skills will you need to learn to grow your income this year?If you’re like most, your answer will be something like “master marketing.”... View More
As fitness professionals, we are an industry of caregivers. The very crux of what we do is help others toward fitness and wellness, physically, mentally and emotionally... View More
When people talk about marketing or advertising, they are usually focused on reaching more people. While this is important, it’s only part of the equation when it comes to generating more clients
Sometimes it is hard to see the good in what is considered bad. While in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, gyms, studios and training centers suffered. According to IHRSA, 47% of jobs in the fitness
We say often that mature clients need fitness, but that doesn’t mean they want fitness. If we are really honest, dozens of things sound more interesting and enticing for people... View More
I’m not sure anyone likes taxes. They can be scary, especially if you don’t understand some basics. Not keeping up with and paying your taxes can get you into trouble.Here is some good news.... View More
It is often said that we should give our clients “a combination of what they want and what they need.” Instead, I prefer to say training is about giving our clients “what they need to... View More
Pectoralis major/minor and latissimus muscle tightness along with poor scapular control often leads to postural dysfunction and shoulder problems... View More
The first thing we need to establish concerning package/session pricing in the personal training industry is that this is more of an art than a science... View More
Creating a good relationship with technology in fitness management means finding the sweet spot between putting our heads in the sand and running ragged trying to keep up... View More
It’s scary to think that technology can replace humans.At some level (at least let’s hope) nothing will replace human connection. We need it if we plan to thrive as humanity... View More
The participants in one of our coaching programs recently completed a MyZone Challenge. Using MyZone belts, we connected through the app to follow each other’s workouts and to track our own progress
Every business has some type of Financial Technology (“FinTech”) integrated into its systems. It can be as simple as online banking, or as sophisticated as online order taking and fulfillment,... View More
When I started in this business, “certifications” didn’t exist. Back then, we were all “aerobic instructors.” Our profession was never considered a job. We were a bunch of... View More
When footage of George Floyd’s death was first broadcast to the world, I deeply understood the prevailing feelings of anger and fear. As a person of color, I have witnessed and experienced them thro
There are solid ways to grow your business without spending so much of your time and money. Have you considered that your clients and your time could be your best marketing assets?... View More
Managing your baseline certifications with continuing education is not only a requirement for your field, but also an indicator of your desire to be a competent fitness professional... View More
The axle roll out will facilitate pillar strength and stability from the shoulders to the hips, while teaching the client to maintain a neutral spine... View More
