Lindsay Vastola

Lindsay Vastola, NSCA-CPT, has served as editor for PFP media since 2011 and is now serving on the PFP Advisory Board. She is the founder of Body Project (2007), a custom fitness and lifestyle company headquartered in Robbinsville, New Jersey. As a keynote and wellness program consultant for companies across industries and speaker at industry events including Club Industry, NSCA, Fitness Business Summit and Functional Aging Institute, Lindsay speaks on topics ranging from work-life balance, emotional intelligence, and business-specific topics including increasing sales through email marketing, out-of-the-box marketing strategy, implementing successful business systems and sales strategies that retain lifelong, loyal clients. www.BodyProjectFitness.com.
Sept. 2 2015
Melissa Layne, fitness industry veteran and exercise physiologist, has released her book, Water Exercise. In a reader-friendly format, Layne outlines exercises for warm-up, flexibility, strength and conditioning... View More
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
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
Aug. 2 2015
Offering a refreshing take on fitness outside of the gym walls, TinaVindum's book Outdoor Fitness,provides a colorful guide for safe, fun and progressive outdoor fitness for alllevels. Vindum's book breaks... View More
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
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
July 2 2015
The third edition of Strength Training Past 50 by Wayne Westcott and Thomas Baechle has recently been released by Human Kinetics. Research focused on all facets of fitness for those over the age of 50... View More
July 1 2015
When you're just starting your career as a fitness professional, finding your first client(s) can be a real challenge. It's a catch-22: without experience, you may not have the credibility people expect,... View More
June 15 2015
The most successful fitness professionals would undoubtedly agree the critical importance of investing time, money and energy in every facet of their business and career. Getting out from behind the computer... View More
June 2 2015
Brad Schoenfeld is one of the most respected leaders in fitness and exercise science. Known for his science and evidence-based approach, it's no surprise why his book, The MAX Muscle Plan, continues to... View More
June 1 2015
In an effort to be ever more productive and efficient, we have been programmed to continually seek the newest technology, gadgets, apps and programs; however, I've come to realize that in practice, there... View More
May 15 2015
I used to be the queen of to-do lists. I would write list after list in an effort to organize everything that I needed to get done. I would even feel this compulsion to continually add new tasks; somehow... View More
May 2 2015
Jonathan Goodman, founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center and author of Ignite the Fire, has released another golden resource for fitness professionals: "Personal Trainer Pocket Book." The reader-friendly... View More
May 1 2015
There perhaps isn't a truer adage as definitive of the conundrum facing success-driven fitness professionals than "The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know."As an in-the-trenches fitness... View More
April 15 2015
At the end of your next hair cut appointment, if your hair stylist asked you if you have any friends to refer because she's looking to build her business, how would you respond? Would you immediately scroll... View More
April 2 2015
Dr. Emily Splichal is a recognized podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist and founder of Evidence Based Fitness Academy. A leader in the growing barefoot training movement, her recently released book,... View More
April 1 2015
A few years ago, I was at a sticking point in my business; I felt like I had lost my momentum and couldn't quite find that "secret sauce" again. What had worked without fail for my business in the past,... View More
March 15 2015
Thinking of starting a new business? Are you at a point in your business where you feel you want to expand or take it to a higher level? If you're considering whether you want to move forward on your own... View More
March 2 2015
The increasing population of aging adults continues to highlight the importance for fitness professionals to be acutely aware of safe exercise for frail elders and adults with special needs. In the second... View More
March 1 2015
There is a lot of opportunity in the corporate wellness space for fitness professionals. If you're ready to explore corporate wellness, or if you've been trying to tap into the market with little or no... View More