Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, has recently released his second book, The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field. If you're seeking a new... View More
Fitness professionals often find themselves in a situation where they hit a "glass ceiling" of revenue potential. There are only so many hours in a day available to train clients, and ultimately, you don't... View More
Despite varying opinions of the TV show The Biggest Loser, the show has created a shift in consumers' minds about how fitness goals can be achieved. This is precisely why we continue to see "Biggest Loser"... View More
As fitness professionals, more often than not, we understand that many of our clients' issues with losing weight and reaching goals are beyond lack of exercise and poor eating habits. There often is a... View More
Social proof is a critical and essential element to building your business. You may have the best sales scripts and the most compelling sales copy on your website, but without others saying how much you... View More
I was recently at a small fitness business seminar, and it was a very worthwhile event. Even though I have two high flying bootcamp studios that are among the top if not the top such facilities in the... View More
We all are familiar with the adage, "Time is Money" and most would agree that time is one of our most precious, and limited, assets. I find that many professionals don't fully realize the worth of their... View More
In 1971, McDonald's franchisee Herb Peterson was looking for a new way to increase sales in his Santa Barbara restaurant. He knew he would have to get creative and think out of the box. He followed the... View More
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has recently released the fourth edition of their Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines. The guide includes updated standards, state-specific requirements... View More
With private training and even group training, it's mind-boggling how much time we spend with our clients -- more time than pretty much any other person in their lives. Despite time, I think very few trainers... View More
It is easy to become overwhelmed by the daily administrative tasks of owning your own business. The typical business owner spends a majority of their time doing 95% of the tasks that have the least impact... View More
Effectively tapping into your clients' innermost insecurities and frustration is what can take you from being an ordinary trainer to an extraordinary trainer. Our clients' success is not just driven by... View More
If you're looking for a new read with the perfect combination of motivation and entertainment, add Take a Shot! to your must read list. Jake Steinfeld, founder of the Body by Jake global brand and his... View More
If you're jumping into this business right now and are looking to begin providing for yourself from the get-go, there's one key piece of advice I have for you, and please don't forget it: You need to treat... View More
In a conversation last week with a fitness professional on the west coast, I realized that a critical mistake many entrepreneurs and fitness trainers make is throwing time and money at new technology without... View More
Wendy Ida's newest book -- Take Back your Life, My No Nonsense Approach to Healthy, Fitness and Looking Good Naked -- is the perfect combination of effective workout program, nutrition guide and unparalleled... View More
My name is Lindsay Vastola, and I am a self-admitted procrastinator. Anyone else? I go through times of unmatched productivity and accomplishment, tackling the most daunting goals. Then there are times... View More
Monique Ryan, an internationally recognized sports nutritionist for over 30 years, has recently released her 3rd edition of Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes. Her book -- over 400 pages -- is... View More
Up until a few years ago, the idea of getting a college degree over the internet may have seemed completely odd to most. Until recently, our notion of receiving a degree or certification was generally... View More
There has been a strong movement toward niche training of specialty populations in fitness. Specialty certifications, trainings, workshops and seminars continue to become more readily available to fitness... View More
