Archive for April 2020
Build Fitness Without Demolishing Joints
High-impact exercises — such as burpees, jumping jacks and other moves that get both feet off the ground simultaneously — can help build strength and endurance and shed fat quickly.
As a result, they’re often incorporated into high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, which have gained recognition because they burn an impressive number of calories in a short amount of time and boost metabolism for up to 48 hours after the workout’s over through the afterburn effect.
Read MoreTop Entrepreneurial Skills for Success, Part One
As people return to some semblance of normalcy, they’re going to want your expertise and guidance. In the first installment of this two-part article, we’ll dive into three skill categories that are a must when you’re contemplating starting your own business. After you’ve identified where you’re solid and where you need a little extra support, we’ll review options for filling in the gaps.
Read MoreBank on Your Passion
Whether you’re an independent contractor, you’re employed by a big-box gym or you own a fitness studio, you shouldn’t wait to start saving, even during trying times. And with financial goals, as with fitness ones, the key is to make small habit changes over time and, of course, have plenty of patience.
Read MoreSuccess in Corporate Wellness
Corporate wellness programs have existed for decades, yet many fitness professionals aren’t aware of the corporate fitness sector as a viable career option. Though corporate wellness is similar to commercial fitness, they differ in a few key ways. In this two-part series, we’ll examine the five most significant differences and look at skills you need to succeed in the corporate environment.
Read MoreFitness and “White House Guidelines for Opening up America Again”
Last week President Donald Trump and the White House coronavirus task force unveiled their “Guidelines for Opening Up America Again,” a three-phased approach that Whitehouse.gov says “will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work and continuing to protect American lives.” Significantly, gyms were included to reopen in Phase One, provided “they adhere to strict physical distancing and sanitation protocols.” It was not clear from the announcement or Whitehouse.gov what those protocols entailed.
Read MoreConnecting With Clients Outside the Club Walls
During challenging times, supporting client fitness, health, and wellness is vital. As a personal trainer, it’s increasingly more important to ensure that your clients are empowered to stay strong, motivated to continue training remotely, and have the tools needed to stay connected to you. As the innovator and leader in sports and fitness technology, Polar has several solutions to help personal trainers connect to clients beyond the club walls.
Read MoreCreative Ways Fitness Businesses Are Approaching Life in the COVID-19 Landscape
There are certain initiatives we can all take—from marketing campaigns to online classes—to stay engaged with customers and continue to bring in potential clients even if they can’t meet with us face-to-face. Coronavirus may have closed our doors, but it doesn’t mean our businesses have to close. With the help of our fellow fitness businesses, we’ve compiled a variety of ways to keep our members connected and revenue coming in.
Read MoreHow to Start Live Streaming Fitness Classes for Your Community—Today
The coronavirus (or COVID-19) has upended our lives. During this trying and unsettling time, community is more important than ever. How can you stay connected with your clients and keep up the sense of camaraderie you’ve worked so hard to create? A great way is to post prerecorded workout videos or live stream your fitness classes.
Read MoreCancellation of 2020 IDEA® World Convention
IDEA Health & Fitness Association Announces Cancellation of 2020 IDEA® World Convention, Citing Covid-19 Crisis SAN DIEGO – April 14, 2019 – IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the world’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals since 1982, today announced cancellation of the 2020 IDEA World Convention, IDEA World Club & Studio Summit, and IDEA…
Read MoreIDEA Health & Fitness Association announces a “limited partnership” with Crystle Bay Insurance Services.
April 15th, 2020 – San Diego, CA –IDEA Health and Fitness Association, the world’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals, and part of the Fitness Groupfor Active Interest Media, is pleased to announce a “Limited Parntership” plan with Crystle Bay Insurance Services to offer Medical and Dental Insurance to the Fitness Industry across the…
Read MoreCRITICAL INFORMATION for Fitness Business Owners and Contractors/Self-Employed
In case you have not followed news of the Payment Protection Program and the federal loan dollars available to fitness business owners, contractors and self-employed professionals, the following information is essential to understand and act upon immediately.
Read MoreThe Future of Fitness: DNA-Based Fitness Coaching
Join ISSA for our free webinar where you’ll not only find out how to become a Certified Personal Trainer, but how you can develop the perfect health and fitness plan for your client based on their DNA – all completely online – by becoming a certified DNA-Based Fitness Coach. In a world that’s looking for answers, don’t let your client’s health and wellness program be one of them. Learn how becoming a DNA-Based Fitness Coach can help you create a custom-tailored health and fitness program for your client’s individual needs based on their DNA results, even in a virtual setting.
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