If you are a people person like me, conferences are always special events. This is particularly true for the Exercise New Zealand event (formerly called FitEx). This is my 7th year attending this event as a presenter, including last year, which I presented online, as...
If COVID has taught us anything, it is the importance of being able to diversify if your core business is working face to face with your clients. For many, the obvious step was to move to Zoom – you are still able to train clients and for many, still able to pay the...
When I was a practicing personal trainer, I was often made to feel that my skills and services were inferior to that of a physiotherapist. Coupled with this, is a genuine fear among some Fit Pro's that referring clients to an allied health professional will somehow...
Hi, Travis Mattern here from www.fitnesseducationonline.com.au and i’ve recently written a blog on why it’s important to upskill when training women… from the male perspective. So here it is! As a young male trainer working at an all female bootcamp you would think I...
If you would like a FREE copy of Active Pelvic Practice meditation — be sure to read to the end! I started out in the fitness industry, like many Fit Pro's did, running group classes. mishfit mothers™️ was my signature group exercise program. Women could bring their...
When I first re-entered the workplace full time, I bought myself the rings photographed above. I still wear them. They remind me to be: Brave - stand up for the things that I believe in. I am Brave. Enough - I bring a diversity of skills to the table and self talk...
Providing training online has been the only option for many Fit Pro's because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it is not as simple as just repeating what you use to do face to face, into a camera lens. And even the online programs pre-pandemic, do not adequately reflect...
Since I started as the Program Coordinator for COTA's Strength for Life program, it has always amazed me that many of participants joined, and NEVER left. I interviewed many of them extensively to find out what attracted them and what kept them. This is what I learnt....