Fitness Career

Should You Be Facebook
Exploring both the benefits and challenging situations associated with opening your online social network to clients, customers and prospects.
In our June issue, we reported on a tariff that would increase music licensing fees paid by Australian fitness facilities. A similar tariff has been proposed in Canada by the Neighbouring Rights Collective of Canada (NRCC), a nonprofit organization that obtains compensation and protects the creative rights of musicians. The NRCC has proposed music tariffs for a variety of applications; however, in 2007 the organization added indoor and outdoor fitness classes to its list of targets.
Choosing a Specialty
Many fitness professionals take a shotgun approach to attracting clients. In essence, they try to be all things to all people. However, the best way to build a solid reputation and a steady client base is to become a specialist in a particular area of health and fitness.