Editor's Note: So many fitness professionals have the same dream: your own fitness business. Yet, reaching these entrepreneurial goals are sometimes more difficult than you could have ever imagined. But... View More
The popularity of Pilates in the fitness world has continually grown since it was created in the early 1920s by Joseph Pilates. Originally known as "Contrology," this fitness program consisted of a series... View More
Blind Mount Everest climber Eric Weihenmayer lost his eye sight at the age of 13 and in his early 30s, voluntarily had his eyes removed and replaced with glass eyes so that eye tissue sensitivity would... View More
In this third installment of my series on effortless prosperity, I'm going to do something important for you. I'm going to allow you to step into the future and take a glimpse at four options that exist... View More
Transitioning to coaching certainly does not happen overnight. Really, it takes practice to learn how to balance your skills and expertise as a fitness professional with those involved in the coaching... View More
Are you trying to juggle your time, career, clients, family and exercise? Well, rest assured; you're certainly not alone! In the many stages of life, balance is a never-ending act. In fact, take a good... View More
In today's world, there is an increasing awareness of how sedentary lifestyles and poor nutritional habits affect our children's overall health and wellness. As fitness professionals, we are aware that... View More
Profit isn't that what we all want to achieve? An essential factor in gaining substantial ROI in your business and, in turn, profit, lies in the retention of your existing clients. In fact, it costs four... View More
Memberships, in all sizes and types of facilities, continue to rise each year and today represent more than 50 million across the US. Personalized exercise prescription has long been the number one ancillary... View More
We all have them: Clients who frequently miss or cancel appointments; clients who sabotage their goals with unhealthy eating habits; clients who make plans to work out more and eat better but don't stick... View More
As a fitness professional, you teach your clients to live a healthy life, one day at a time, one choice at a time. However, it is important to remind them that their efforts are about making progress,... View More
Growth can only come from reaching greater numbers of people with your valuable message, funneling prospects into clients, utilizing a forum that optimizes the value of your time and continually building... View More
Although running a business can be both stressful and challenging, it is also extremely exciting and highly rewarding. It is invigorating to build something from the ground up and watch it grow and prosper.... View More
Growth can only come from reaching greater numbers of people with your valuable message, funneling prospects into clients, utilizing a forum that optimizes the value of your time and continually building... View More
Memberships, in all sizes and types of facilities, continue to rise each year and today represent more than 50 million across the US. Personalized exercise prescription has long been the number one ancillary... View More
As a fitness professional, you teach your clients to live a healthy life, one day at a time, one choice at a time. However, it is important to remind them that their efforts are about making progress,... View More
What is periodization? Surely you have to know that before you can appreciate what the essence of periodization is! Periodization is described by Tudor Bompa as a "process of structuring training into... View More
The first installment of our Coaching series discusses the importance of coaching and how it is essential in improving your professional life as well as that of your clients. While most people long... View More
Author's Note: This four-part series will share the commonalities, traits and strategies among successful fitness professionals that carry over to prosperous leaders in any field. The commonalities won't... View More
Americans are enjoying physical activity in record numbers, and it's no surprise that physical injuries are on the rise as well. Lower extremity injuries, including those to the hip, knee, foot and ankle,... View More
