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Questions & Answers by Natalie Smith

What do you use to generate leads?

Business Planning/StrategiesBusiness Development
9 Answers | Asked by Kent Huynh 136 days ago
Answered by Natalie Smith 136 days ago
Hello Kent H, I use the opportunity, whenever it arises, to speak about health and fitness. I also make sur... read more

How to find more independent trainers...

HiringIndependent ContractorClub or Studio Owner
9 Answers | Asked by Ciara Krokov 137 days ago
Answered by Natalie Smith 136 days ago
Hello Ciara Krokov, Have you tried word of mouth and posting want ads at your facility and neighborhood bus... read more

I am interested in reinstating my certification for group exercise instructor

CertificationsAerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA)Group FitnessFitness Instructor
4 Answers | Asked by christina henchey 137 days ago
Answered by Natalie Smith 136 days ago
It is good of you, Christina Henchey, to ask this question. It seems that AFAA is more than willing to get ... read more

How Often Do You Perform Assessments?

Fitness AssessmentAssessmentsFitness Assessments
12 Answers | Asked by Andrew Halligan 137 days ago
Answered by Natalie Smith 136 days ago
Hello Andrew Halligan, I do assessments at the start and end of a fitness class, which may last two to thre... read more

I know IDEA needs to be sponsored, no offense to anyone but Gatorade? The ingredients are not very healthy.

Nutrition Sports NutritionIDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA)IDEA
12 Answers | Asked by Susan D'Alonzo 138 days ago
Answered by Natalie Smith 136 days ago
I hear you, Susan D'Alonzo, For the population, it is the lesser of the evils. I like all the points ... read more

I would like to know what certification is available for specialising in training older clients say over 50s? Thanks

CertificationsSpecial PopulationsOlder AdultsSenior Fitnessseniors
9 Answers | Asked by Stephen Porteous 138 days ago
Answered by Natalie Smith 136 days ago
Hello Stephen Porteous, I also specialize in older adult. I took the ACE personal trainer course first, the... read more

I would like to know what certification is needed to become an aquatic fitness instructor? I am in Georgia

Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)Certifications
2 Answers | Asked by Cheryl Williams 138 days ago
Answered by Natalie Smith 136 days ago
Hello Cheryl Williams, You can also check out the AEA as suggested by Karin at: www.ideafit.com/organ... read more

What is the ideal career pathway for somone who wants to open an aerial arts/ fitness gym?

Dance Group FitnessCertificationsGoalsCareer
5 Answers | Asked by Julia M 138 days ago
Answered by Natalie Smith 136 days ago
Hello Julia M, I would visit a place to talk about the schooling needed with the owner(s), employees and cl... read more

Develop business model for my business

Business Planning/StrategiesBusiness DevelopmentBusinessBoot Camp
2 Answers | Asked by Amy Thompson 139 days ago
Answered by Natalie Smith 139 days ago
Hello Amy Thompson, In our area we have a retired entrepreneur group called SCORE, who are very helpful. ... read more

What are safe exercises to strengthen quads and hams for someone who has had knee replacement

knee injuryknee exercisesStrength Training
6 Answers | Asked by Marcia Markowitz 139 days ago
Answered by Natalie Smith 139 days ago
Hello Marcia Markowitz, I would also, as Karin Singleton suggests, continue what the physical therapist did... read more
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