By Phillip Tomlinson Five-feet-one. This could be the definition of pint-size. Eighty eight pounds. A bit of a light-weight. Let’s call a spade a spade. Except this was no spade and — as far as light weights go — this was power and speed personified. And it all rested on the shoulders of a woman …
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Every year at this time people are quick to plop down their credit cards and blindly join a gym that is convenient to them. The thought crept into their heads in December about getting in shape in the New Year. “I have to get in shape. Joining a gym is the only way.” While there …
Let\’s be honest. Word of mouth referrals is not a marketing plan. It is a testament to you being a great trainer and helping your clients reach their goals. Your best clients are the ones who refer you to others. Having those great long-term relationships with your clients, means working with the type of clients …
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Out of office email and voicemail notifications are rampant this time of year across all industries. The personal training profession is no different. While the job of a fitness professional, such as a personal trainer, may seem fun to you, for them it is their “nine to five” job. They deserve a break, too. However, …
By Andrea Shasgus Parkinson We are all familiar with the Holiday Shuffle. From Thanksgiving through the New Year, many of us can expect to exhaust ourselves with too many tasks and events. Socializing and making merry wreak havoc on our stress levels and waistlines as food and alcohol become far more abundant than time to …
By Lisa Snow As we age, we gradually lose our ability to reach overhead. However, most of this loss of shoulder mobility is NOT due to aging; for most people it is actually caused by years of neglect of our shoulders. Give them a little love and attention and your shoulders will regain all the …
By Meredith Stewart In December, really through the new year, the name of the game is more about maintenance than anything. You\’re simply going to have holiday parties and gatherings to attend. And who wants to be that stick-in-the-mud who is always deny herself the indulgences of the season. I mean, you\’re going to have …
By Jim Becker This is a technique given to me by Bill Hartman from the Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training Facility. The idea is this: Our body is made up of 60-70% water. When we sleep, our body works hard repairing and replenishing. If you sleep for eight hours, you\’ve just gone eight hours without …
It used to be that if you needed a pairs of jeans, you went to The Gap and chose between Levi\’s and Gap brand jeans. Or you could go to Sears and choose from Lee or Wrangler. Then someone decided they wanted the Jordache look while others went ooh, la, la Sassoon. Thus the designer …
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Starting your own fitness business is not just about booking sessions and training clients. There are lots of things you should do behind the scenes that most trainers don\’t even think about. Lots of people will give you ideas, but when heeding advice, you have to prioritize what you can do at the moment and …
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