Podcasts about idea fitness instructor

I'm thrilled to have Kia Williams join the show and help us understand the holistic application of core work. Kia has such deep knowledge and experience with educating women about their core, and it's demonstrated in her book Functional Core for Women.Kia shares some of the myths surrounding core work, indicators that we need to strengthen our core, and shares two movements she believes are impactful to strengthening the core. Kia Williams, MBA, MS, is a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity) advocate, global fitness presenter, published author, program specialist, wellness service provider, and the 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year. Kia is the youngest person and first Black person awarded this highly acclaimed recognition. Kia's heart dedications are for serving as the Wellness Chairwoman for the NAACP Fort Worth-Tarrant County Chapter, founding board member of Striking + Strong hair care brand, Fit4Mom board member, an executive board member for Jeremiah 33:6, a not-for-profit holistic health education and preventative medicine corporation. Kia's career mission is to support people who are affected by marginalization in jobs, education, healthcare, and lack of representation in the fitness industry. We discuss:Her path to becoming a fitness instructorWhat our core actually isIndicators we need to strengthen our coreMyths surrounding core strengthRecommended movements for someone who wants to strengthen their corePurchase Functional Core for Women at Human Kinetics or AmazonConnect with Kia:atthecoreofitall.comInstagram: @kiawilliams.fitnessFacebook: Kia Williams FitnessDo you enjoy listening to the Graced Health podcast, reading the monthly newsletters, watching helpful videos on YouTube, viewing motivational posts on Instagram and more?Consider leaving a one-time tip to help offset the costs of producing this zero-cost content to you.https://witty-pioneer-2912.ck.page/products/leave-a-tip Sign up to receive the most popular episodes of 2021 and 2022 while the Graced Health Podcast is on hiatus. Receive one email per week with a link to take you directly to the episode. Sign up here or at https://www.gracedhealth.com/podcast-signupSupport the showConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

Today on the guest mic, we have the multi-talented Kia Williams--the 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year--hosting Cary Williams. Cary is the founder and CEO of Boxing & Barbells, which is a boxing education company offering her B&B Method certifications to trainers and licensing opportunities to gyms. She certifies trainers around the globe to teach the B&B Method. Her entrepreneurial spark was lit 25 years ago when she founded PRIME TIME BOXING, INC. Cary, who competed in amateur boxing and is now a level 4 Olympic boxing coach, grew PRIME TIME to 4 boxing clubs in California and even began franchising in 2008. Since then, Cary has sold all of her clubs and now focuses solely on her boxing/fitness education company, B&B Method. This dynamic star has been featured across an array of broadcast media as well as print giants such as Shape, Men's Fitness, USA Today and The New York Times. Connect with Cary Williams  LinkedIn: @cary williams Facebook: @Cary williams Instagram: @caryleewilliams YouTube: @cary williams Website: cary-williams.com  Connect with Sandy Webster        FB: Sandy Todd Webster        IG: sandytoddwebster        LI: Sandy Todd Webster        TW: @fitnesseditor        IDEAfit+ Membership: https://www.ideafit.com/ideafit-plus/.        IDEAfit Inspired Service: 888.999.4332, ext. 7        IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, ideafit.com; executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2022 by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.        IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and  online courses available on ideafit.com. Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness™!       

Today on the guest mic, we have the multi-talented Kia Williams, the 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, hosting Kimberly Spreen-Glick. Kimberly has been a fitness industry leader for over 30 years, presenting workshops on fitness, yoga, wellness, leadership, and personal growth at conferences around the world. She was the group fitness director for LifeTime for over 10 years and was anmed the 2015 IDEA Program Director of the Year. In 2017, she stepped away from her corporate role and created The Inspired Life University to expand the healthy living conversation from physical fitness to holistic well-being. Kimberly's primary focus is helping fitness professionals elevate their careers and become wellness leaders so they can live their best lives while being the difference makers they came here to be. Connect with Kimberly Spreen-Glick  LinkedIn: @Kimberly Spreen-Glick Facebook: @Kimberly Spreen-Glick Instagram: @kimberlyspreenglick  YouTube: @Kimberly Spreen-Glick Website: Theinspiredlifeuniversity.com Facebook Group: The Difference Makers' Tribe Connect with Sandy Webster       FB: Sandy Todd Webster       IG: sandytoddwebster       LI: Sandy Todd Webster       TW: @fitnesseditor       IDEAfit+ Membership: https://www.ideafit.com/ideafit-plus/.       IDEAfit Inspired Service: 888.999.4332, ext. 7       IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, ideafit.com; executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2022 by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.       IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and  online courses available on ideafit.com. Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness™!      

Guest hosting the show once again, the passionate and talented Kia Williams, the 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, interviews her long-time friend, colleague and fellow dance aficionado Ashley Carter.Hailing from the great state of Texas, Lady Carter is a dancer, dance instructor, model, coach and creator of CweensGuard Step and Dance, a dance business that specializes in step, heels and hip hop. Ashley teaches classes to both children and adults with the beginner in mind. Her welcoming and inclusive philosophy emphasizes fun and aims to build confidence in new dancers. As she says, “I am not trying to turn you into a dancer, I am trying to build your confidence to dance.” She often refers to her classes as the scrimmage. They are designed so new dancers can mess up, learn, challenge themselves and build up their self-esteem in dance to feel the joy of movement. It really boils down to having fun!Listen in to learn more about Lady Carter and CweensGuard.Connect with Ashey CarterWebsite: www.thecweensguard.comInstagram: @thecweensguardTwitter: @thecweensguardFacebook: @thecweensguardYoutube: @thecweensguardConnect with Sandy Webster   Facebook: Sandy Todd WebsterInstagram: sandytoddwebsterLinkedIn: Sandy Todd WebsterTwitter: @fitnesseditorEnjoying our content? Than become an IDEAfit+ member and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. IDEAfit+ members also enjoy:Unlimited CECsDiscounted health and liability insuranceDigital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trendsUngated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial teamAccess to deals and discounts from IDEA's trusted partners.IDEAfit Inspired Service: 888.999.4332, ext. 7IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, ideafit.com; executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2022 by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on ideafit.com. Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness™!

Today on the guest mic, we have the fabulous Kia Williams, the 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, hosting Tanci Maree, CEO and Founder of Turn Up DaFitness, a program designed to motivate people to get active and dance their way to fitness.   As Tanci describes it, the program mixes athleticism, dance, performance and—of course—fun! Tanci is the first to admit that it took her a while to find her groove after her college athletic career as a basketball player—and school—were over. But eventually, she defined a niche for herself and honed her mission, which is creating a space for women to celebrate, challenge each other and to Live Out Loud!   Listen in as Tanci describes her determination to shape a world-wide community of courageous women who want to shake up the world, turn it upside down, and show our fellow humans the difference between merely breathing and being alive! Wow! Are you ready?   Connect with Tanci Maree   Facebook: @Tanci Maree  YouTube: Turn Up with Tanci  Instagram: @turnupwithtanci  TikTok: @turnupwith tanci  Website: https://www.turnupwithtanci.com/ (turnupwithtanci.com)   Connect with Sandy Webster    FB: Sandy Todd Webster    IG: sandytoddwebster    LI: Sandy Todd Webster    TW: @fitnesseditor    Enjoying our content? Than become an https://www.ideafit.com/ideafit-plus/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep9_campaign=pod_ifps-s9-ep3_2022_nov&utm_content=tanci (IDEAfit+ member) and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. IDEAfit+ members also enjoy: Unlimited CECs Discounted health and liability insurance Digital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trends Ungated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial team Access to deals and discounts from IDEA's trusted partners. IDEAfit Inspired Service: 888.999.4332, ext. 7   IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, http://ideafit.com/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep9_campaign=pod_ifps-s9-ep3_2022_nov&utm_content=tanci (ideafit.com); executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2022 by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.   IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on http://ideafit.com/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep9_campaign=pod_ifps-s9-ep3_2022_nov&utm_content=tanci (ideafit.com). Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness™!  

We are once again lucky to have the multi-talented Kia Williams, the 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, as guest host for the podcast! Today, Kia talks with Chris Stevenson and Steven Trotter, two big picture thinkers and leaders in the fitness industry. They have a new book coming out that provides a step-by-step roadmap on how to launch, operate and be a successful fitness business owner. Chris and Steven provide some solid preview notes on what to expect from the upcoming book.  Chris Stevenson is the founder of The Empower Group, a full-service consulting firm, with expertise ranging from individual coaching, staff training, workshops, full facility management and more. He is an international speaker who regularly presents for IDEA, IHRSA, Athletic Business, Club Industry, and many other fitness and business events. In addition, he is on the IHRSA board of directors and the IDEA Club & Studio Owners Committee.   Steven Trotter has 20 years of fitness and wellness experience, and was a finalist for the 2017 IDEA Health & Fitness Program Director of the Year Award. With a Master's degree in health and physical education from Virginia Tech, he is a thought leader, consultant, writer, adjunct faculty member, and principal for Globetrotter Wellness Solutions. He also serves as the director of well-being at East Carolina University and chairs the Well-Being Collective, a university-wide advocacy team, for which he strategically leads well-being initiatives at all ECU campuses.    We hope their conversation will inspire you about the possibilities of commanding your worth as a fitness pro, and making your career a joyous and successful journey.   Connect with Chris Stevenson   LinkedIn: @Chris Stevenson   Facebook: @Chris Stevenson  Instagram: @the_empower_group  TW: @StevensonStrong  Website: https://stevensonempowers.com/ (stevensonempowers.com ) Connect with Steven Trotter   LinkedIn: @Steven A. Trotter, MS  Facebook: @Steven Trotter  Instagram: @satrotte @globetrotterwellness  Website: https://www.globetrotterwellness.com/ (globetrotterwellness.com)  Connect with Sandy Webster    FB: Sandy Todd Webster    IG: sandytoddwebster    LI: Sandy Todd Webster    TW: @fitnesseditor    Enjoying our content? Than become an https://www.ideafit.com/ideafit-plus/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep8_campaign=pod_ifps-s4-ep8_2022_oct&utm_content=stevenson-trotter (IDEAfit+ member) and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. IDEAfit+ members also enjoy: Unlimited CECs Discounted health and liability insurance Digital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trends Ungated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial team Access to deals and discounts from IDEA's trusted partners. IDEAfit Inspired Service: 888.999.4332, ext. 7   IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, http://ideafit.com/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep8_campaign=pod_ifps-s4-ep8_2022_oct&utm_content=stevenson-trotter (ideafit.com); executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2022 by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.   IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online...

Today on the guest mic, we have the multi-talented Kia Williams, the 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, hosting Maricris Lapaix, who was a 2022 finalist for IDEA's brand-new Emerging Trailblazer of the Year Award. Known globally as “The Traveling Trainer,” Maricris tapped into her dual loves of globetrotting and fitness to create a business model that reflects ALL the possibilities fit pros have today, to do what they love, on their terms to inspire a world audience to fitness and wellness.    Maricris infuses all of her work with positive intentions and a strong knowledge base of movement, nutrition and corrective exercise, to name but a few of her specialty areas. Her deep appreciation for other humans feeds her generous spirit and compels her to lead up to 30 weekly personal training and group sessions, as well as serve as a brand ambassador and social media influencer. Listen in and learn more about her global mission to motivate people to discover their catalyst for regular movement, and a healthy mindset to be strong in life.   Connect with Maricris Lapaix   Facebook: @Maricris Lapaix  Instagram: @maricrislapaix  TW: @maricrislapaix  TikTok: @maricrislapaix  Website: https://maricrislapaix.com/ (www.maricrislapaix.com)  Connect with Sandy Webster    FB: Sandy Todd Webster    IG: sandytoddwebster    LI: Sandy Todd Webster    TW: @fitnesseditor    Enjoying our content? Than become an https://www.ideafit.com/ideafit-plus/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep7_campaign=pod_ifps-s4-ep7_2022_oct&utm_content=lapaix (IDEAfit+ member) and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. IDEAfit+ members also enjoy: Unlimited CECs Discounted health and liability insurance Digital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trends Ungated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial team Access to deals and discounts from IDEA's trusted partners. IDEAfit Inspired Service: 888.999.4332, ext. 7   IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, http://ideafit.com/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep7_campaign=pod_ifps-s4-ep7_2022_oct&utm_content=lapaix (ideafit.com); executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2022 by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.   IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on http://ideafit.com/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep7_campaign=pod_ifps-s4-ep7_2022_oct&utm_content=lapaix (ideafit.com). Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness™!  

Today our sensational guest host Kia Williams, 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, has the mic again. In this episode, she welcomes Alessandro Pisanu, who was a 2022 finalist for IDEA's brand-new Emerging Trailblazer of the Year award. This man's journey to international recognition began in his college dorm room when COVID first broke out in Italy—and he's been a star on the rise ever since!  Pisanu broke onto the global scene by hosting Facebook live classes as a way to keep himself and his students in Italy moving while all the gyms were closed during pandemic. Now, as a group fitness instructor, personal trainer and fitness presenter and influencer, he teaches 12 weekly group fitness classes in person and another 4 from his online platform.   Even more impressive? Pisanu quickly learned English during this phase and began teaching classes in English in order to communicate universally with his new, online global audience. Let's learn more about his mission to connect people around the world through fitness, with 100% inclusivity as his objective.   Connect with Alessandro Pisanu   LinkedIn: @Alessandro Pisanu  Facebook: @Ale Pisanu Fitness Trainer, @Alessandro Pisanu  Instagram: @ale.pisanu_trainer  TW: @pisanu_a.    Connect with Sandy Webster    FB: Sandy Todd Webster    IG: sandytoddwebster    LI: Sandy Todd Webster    TW: @fitnesseditor    Enjoying our content? Than become an https://www.ideafit.com/ideafit-plus/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep6_campaign=pod_ifps-s4-ep6_2022_oct&utm_content=pisanu (IDEAfit+ member) and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. IDEAfit+ members also enjoy: Unlimited CECs Discounted health and liability insurance Digital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trends Ungated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial team Access to deals and discounts from IDEA's trusted partners. IDEAfit Inspired Service: 888.999.4332, ext. 7   IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, http://ideafit.com/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep6_campaign=pod_ifps-s4-ep6_2022_oct&utm_content=pisanu (ideafit.com); executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2022 by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.   IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on http://ideafit.com/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep6_campaign=pod_ifps-s4-ep6_2022_oct&utm_content=pisanu (ideafit.com). Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness™!  

Today, guest host Kia Williams, 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, has the mic. She welcomes Dr. Darian Parker, an NSCA-certified personal trainer, who earned his doctorate in sports education leadership with an emphasis on behavior modification from the University of Nevada–Las Vegas. In their conversation, Kia and Dr. D explore many topics important to contemporary fitness pros as viewed through his expert lens and leadership experience. If you're interested in the multi-faceted world of behavior change science and how you might enhance your skills and offerings with it, tune into this chat. Dr. Parker has worked in both the academic and private club sectors in roles such as director of education for a career college, a general manager of a high-end luxury residential fitness club, and a national director of fitness for a global leisure management company. Dr. Parker was well ahead of the virtual curve that transformed our industry during the pandemic. He started a live virtual personal training business several years ago, through which he provides real-time personal training, coaching and behavior modification services for many prominent business leaders across the United States. He is also the host of Dr. D's Social Network, a podcast devoted to genuine, open, and honest conversations with people from all over the world.   Connect with Dr. Darian Parker   LinkedIn: @Darian Parker PhD, NSCA-CPT  Website: https://doctordarianparker.com/ (doctordarianparker.com)  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-ds-social-network/id1463806552 (Dr. D's Social Network) Connect with Sandy Webster    FB: Sandy Todd Webster    IG: sandytoddwebster    LI: Sandy Todd Webster    TW: @fitnesseditor    Enjoying our content? Than become an https://www.ideafit.com/ideafit-plus/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep5_campaign=pod_ifps-s4-ep5_2022_sept&utm_content=parker (IDEAfit+ member) and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. IDEAfit+ members also enjoy: Unlimited CECs Discounted health and liability insurance Digital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trends Ungated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial team Access to deals and discounts from IDEA's trusted partners. IDEAfit Inspired Service: 888.999.4332, ext. 7   IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, http://ideafit.com/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep5_campaign=pod_ifps-s4-ep5_2022_sept&utm_content=parker (ideafit.com); executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2022 by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.   IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on http://ideafit.com/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s4-ep5_campaign=pod_ifps-s4-ep5_2022_sept&utm_content=parker (ideafit.com). Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness™!  

On this episode of the IDEAfit PRO SHOW, host Sandy Webster has pleasure of catching up with Krista Popowych, a seasoned fitness leader who has inspired instructors, personal trainers and managers around the globe with her motivating sessions and unique perspective. She is the 2014 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and a 3-time canfitpro Canadian Fitness Presenter of the year. Krista is Keiser's global director of education as well as a Balanced Body master trainer, JumpSport consultant, published author, Adidas-sponsored fitness pro and a vital contributor to IDEA's Group Fitness Committee.   In addition to learning more about her new book on Partner Training, today we cover a lot of thoughtful ground about the future of this dynamic, evolving industry.  Connect with Krista Popowych   LI: @Krista Popowych  FB: Krista Popowych  IG: @kristapopowych  Website: kristapopowych.com  Email: info@kristapopowych.com  Connect with Sandy Todd Webster   LI: @Sandy Todd Webster  FB: Sandy Todd Webster   IG: @fitnesseditor  Website: ideafit.com  Sign up for Krista Popowych's Workshops at IDEA World:  https://www.ideafit.com/session/206-balanced-body-boot-camp-train-smarter-not-harder/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_campaign=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_2022_june&utm_content=popowych (SESSION 206: Balanced Body® Boot Camp: Train Smarter, Not Harder) https://www.ideafit.com/session/303-metabolic-mayhem-no-rest-for-the-wicked/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_campaign=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_2022_june&utm_content=popowych (SESSION 303 Metabolic Mayhem! No Rest for the Wicked) https://www.ideafit.com/session/410-progressive-core-training/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_campaign=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_2022_june&utm_content=popowych (SESSION 410 Progressive Core Training) IDEAfit Inspired Service: 888.999.4332, ext. 7 We will be back in person for https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2022-idea-world/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_campaign=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_2022_june&utm_content=popowych (2022 IDEA World Convention) July 20-24, in Las Vegas. Join us and experience the unique, high energy festival of fitness that only IDEA World can deliver. For more information, go to https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2022-idea-world/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_campaign=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_2022_june&utm_content=popowych (ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2022-idea-world/). Enjoying our content? Than become an https://www.ideafit.com/ideafit-plus/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_campaign=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_2022_june&utm_content=popowych (IDEAfit+ member) and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. IDEAfit+ members also enjoy: Unlimited CECs Discounted health and liability insurance Digital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trends Ungated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial team Access to deals and discounts from IDEA's trusted partners. IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, https://www.ideafit.com/ideafit-plus?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_campaign=pod_ifps-s3-ep19_2022_june&utm_content=popowych (ideafit.com); executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2022 by Outside Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for 40 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and

In this episode host Sandy Webster speaks with mindful movement specialist and extraordinary human being, Lawrence Biscontini. As a fitness leader, Lawrence has won major awards across the global fitness industry from IDEA (2004 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year) , ACE, Canfitpro and ECA.  He travels the globe offering world-class secrets in mentoring, fitness and spa consulting, and presenting for professional conferences. He also serves as on the Advisory Board for the International Council on Active Aging and as Senior VIP Consultant for Power Music®, among many other projects and organizations he pours his creative power into. Connect with Lawrence Biscontini, MA Website www.findlawrence.com Email: lawrence@findlawrence.com  FB @findlawrence and Lawrence Biscontini IG @findlawrence TW @findlawrence TT @findlawrence YT @findlawrence with plenty of inspirational no-charge playlist for fitpros and other humans Connect with Sandy Webster FB: Sandy Todd Webster IG: sandytoddwebster LI: Sandy Todd Webster TW: @fitnesseditor IDEAfit+ Membership: Enjoy unlimited CECs, IDEA Fitness Journal, discounted health and liability insurance, business tools to help you grow your business and save time, and so much more! If you'd like to explore everything that's packed into an IDEAfit+ Membership, call one of our Inspired Service Representatives today at 1-800-999-4332 extension 7 or visit ideafit.com.   IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, ideafit.com; executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2022 by Outside Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for 40 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on ideafit.com. Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness™!

Today IDEA's editor in chief and podcast host Sandy Webster interviews Petra Kolber, a fitness professional and leader who has shined her luminous spirit on our industry and on fitness consumers from the day she started leading classes.    Petra is an author, inspirational speaker, podcast host, world traveler and DJ--to name a few of her roles and interests! With over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, Petra has been honored with some of its most prestigious awards including the 2018 Specialty Presenter of the Year award from CanFitPro and as the 2001 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year.  She has been the creative voice and face of several fitness and wellness companies including Reebok, Yes Fitness Music, California Walnuts and Spry Living Magazine. In 2018, Petra released her first book, The Perfection Detox which has been translated into French and Spanish.   As a two-time cancer survivor, she is passionate about waking people up to the precious gift of time, and she works with individuals and companies to help them get unstuck so they can become unstoppable.  So much wisdom to be had with this interview! Have a listen. Links to contact Petra Kolber Website: petrakolber.com Email: petra@petrakolber.com FB: Petra Kolber IG: @petrakolber TW: @Petrakolber Connect with Sandy Webster FB: Sandy Todd Webster IG: sandytoddwebster LI: Sandy Todd Webster TW: @fitnesseditor IDEAfit+ Membership: Enjoy unlimited CECs, IDEA Fitness Journal, business tools, resources and much more! Link to Petra's course: Transformational Fitness Leadership: Coaching Obstacles into Opportunities. Elevate your coaching and become a leader in these ever-changing times. The IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, ideafit.com; executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2021 by Outside Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on ideafit.com. Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness™!

Today Sandy Webster catches up with Shannon Fable, an industry professional who has shared her creative energy and expertise for over two decades. Among many topics, we discuss how fitness pros can take charge of their careers and intentionally build businesses that are both scalable and sustainable.   Fable, who was named the 2013 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and 2006 ACE Instructor of the Year, has spent the last 25 years helping brands such as Anytime Fitness, Schwinn®, Power Systems, ACE, Silver Sneakers, FIT4MOM and BOSU® as a fitness business and programming consultant.  An experienced educator, freelance writer, and certified Book Yourself Solid® Business Coach, she helps fitness entrepreneurs navigate the industry and make more money. She serves as the Ex Officio Chair of the Board for ACE; she's on the Advisory Panel for the Association of Fitness Studios; and she co-founded and successfully sold GroupEx PRO®, a cloud-based group fitness management tool. Links to contact Shannon Fable Website: shannonfable.com FB: Shannon Petree Fable IG: @sfable TW: @sfable   Connect with Sandy Webster FB: Sandy Todd Webster IG: sandytoddwebster LI: Sandy Todd Webster TW: @fitnesseditor   IDEAfit+ Membership: Enjoy unlimited CECs, IDEA Fitness Journal, business tools, resources and much more! IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, ideafit.com; executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2021 by Outside Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on ideafit.com. Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness™!

Today Sandy Webster hosts Stacy McCarthy, an all-around champion in the health, fitness and wellness arenas who recently was named the 2021 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year.  Stacy has been at the forefront of the yoga, fitness and health industries for more than 30 years. Through her business, Yoga Namastacy, she's developed a collection of best-selling online videos, books and trainings, and has contributed her expertise on yoga and health to countless media outlets and conferences. An award-winning health & fitness leader, accomplished businesswomen, speaker and respected educator, she has been recognized time and again for her contributions to the field of health and wellness as a seasoned, mindful movement educator and integrative wellness thought leader.  She has taught tens of thousands of students and mentored several hundred teachers. In addition, she is a Professor of Yoga Studies in Miracosta College's Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition Program. Stacy's professional tenure in health and fitness has included roles as Chief Operating Officer of four Frog's Athletic Clubs, Southern California Director of Fitness Programming for Club One, a partner in Beaming Superfood Cafes and a consultant to numerous yoga studios and fitness clubs. Links to contact Stacy McCarthy Website: yoganamastacy.com FB: StacyMcCarthyYogaNamastacy IG: yoga_namastacy TW: @yoganamastacy Connect with Sandy Webster FB: Sandy Todd Webster IG: sandytoddwebster LI: Sandy Todd Webster TW: @fitnesseditor. IDEAfit+ Membership – Enjoy unlimited CECs, IDEA Fitness Journal, business tools, resources and much more! IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, ideafit.com; executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2021 by Outside Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved.  IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on ideafit.com. Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness™!

Dr. Jessica Matthews is associate professor and program director at Point Loma Nazarene University, where she created the Master of Kinesiology in Integrative Wellness program. She also serves as director of integrative health coaching at UC San Diego Health. There she leads the development, delivery and management of health coaching within clinical practice and research, to include overseeing a team of national board certified health and wellness coaches within the Centers for Integrative Health. Dr. Matthews received her doctorate in behavioral health with a focus in clinical integrated care from Arizona State University and she holds numerous professional certifications, including as a certified lifestyle medicine professional (DipACLM), experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT500), personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and national board certified health and wellness coach (NBC-HWC). A recognized leader in the field and a passionate advocate for a whole person approach to health, Dr. Matthews serves on the board of directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). As a trusted source for evidence-based health and wellness information, for over a decade Dr. Matthews has presented at conferences and events around the world in addition to regularly contributing as a wellness expert to top media outlets, including, but not limited to, CNN, The Washington Post, Women's Health, NPR and O, The Oprah Magazine. She has authored and edited several books, delivered a TEDx talk titled “Reclaiming Wellness,” and in 2017 she was honored as the IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year—a top award recognizing superior instructional abilities and positive influence in the global health and fitness industry. Connect with her: Facebook- www.facebook.com/drjessmatthews Twitter and Instagram- @drjessmatthews LinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/in/drjessmatthews Personal website- www.drjessmatthews.com

Today on the podcast, IDEA editor in chief Sandy Todd Webster talks with Mark Fisher of Mark Fisher Fitness in New York City. They discuss topics ranging from the importance of creating an unforgettable culture among your members, to doing business during COVID in the nation's largest city and how the principles of growing your business--even during pandemic times--have not changed. Then Sandy catches up with IDEA event programming director Ryan Halvorson and 2007 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, Fred Hoffman. Learn more about the session Fred is planning for 2021 IDEA World Virtual on "Five Winning Strategies for Customer Service in the Digital Age." Check out this trove of information, resources and inspiration! IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on ideafit.com. Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness! Links to contact Mark Fisher: FB: Mark Fisher Fitness; IG: @markfisherhumanbeing @mffclubhouse LI: Mark Fisher Links to contact Fred Hoffman: website: fredhoffman.com; FB: Fred Hoffman; IG: @fredhoffparis; LI: Fred Hoffman Link to IDEA World Virtual: https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2021-idea-world-virtual/ Link to Mark Fisher's Article in Fitness Journal: https://www.ideafit.com/business/21-best-practices-to-help-you-survive-the-new-normal/ Hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, ideafit.com; executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2021 by Outside Inc.

Today on the pod, IDEA editor in chief talks with 2019 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year Brian Nunez, owner of FNS Training Center in Santa Clara, CA. Brian's inspirational story and high-energy business model have he and his team busier than ever through this pandemic year. Tune in to learn more about how he's doing it. Then Sandy huddles with IDEA's director of event programming Ryan Halvorson to talk with 2018 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year Doris Thews and global educator Kia Williams, MS, host of the podcast Fit and Fierce on the Mic. Doris and Kia share insights about the session they're co-presenting at IDEA World Virtual on Navigating Career Reroutes. IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 39 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on ideafit.com. Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness! Hosted by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications, executive produced by Jordan Leeds; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2021 by Outside Inc. Connect with IDEA on all SM platforms: @ideafit.com; www.ideafit.com                                                   Connect with Brian Nunez: FB: @brian nunez, @fns training center: IG: @coachbriannunez, @fnstrainingcenter Connect with Doris Thews: FB: @doris thews IG: @doristhews  Connect with Kia Williams: FB: @kiawilliams; IG: @kiawilliams.fitness 

Shirley Archer, a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard University and Georgetown University Law Center, is an integrative health promoter and advocate, best-selling author of 16 books, award-winning fitness industry leader and health journalist, with over 25 years experience in mind-body holistic health and wellness. She's a former New York City attorney turned full-time integrative health advocate, meditation teacher, public speaker, author and yogini. Through her live younger blog, over 1,000 magazine articles, books, podcasts and videos, Shirley inspires people worldwide to take personal responsibility for creating optimal health and longevity through a mindful approach to healthy living along with simple to apply tips based on Eastern wisdom and evidence-based information.It's important to Shirley to not only offer the "what to do", but also explain the "why do it" and "why NOW". Shirley's career as a high-powered attorney in New York City was stalled by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Overcoming illness, burnout and depression, compounded by panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder from a violent assault she survived at 16, she restored her health after conventional doctors gave up and told her she may never feel well again, [Shirley refused to believe that!]. Her challenging personal journey to reclaim her health inspired Shirley to dedicate herself to sharing hard-earned health information with others.Her self-healing journey from trauma and illness inspired her 15-year Stanford University career at the Health Improvement Program and Health Promotion Resource Center at the Stanford Prevention Research Center at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She supplemented her legal education with a course at Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and classes toward a Health Psychology Education degree at the Stanford University School of Education, along with countless continuing education courses and formal certifications in mind-body medicine, the MBSR program, mindfulness meditation, yogic meditation, guided visualization, aroma and nature therapy.Shirley draws on her personal background blending traditional East Asian holistic values from her Japanese mom [augmented by her Master's Degree from Harvard in East Asian Studies and time spent living in Japan] and a love of Western science and logic from her American dad. She's a columnist, features writer and contributing editor for Fitness Journal. She's achieved certification in mindful modalities including yoga, Pilates and meditation. She received the internationally acclaimed IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year award in 2008 for her industry leadership, particularly in promoting an integrative, mindful approach to health and fitness and to welcoming and promoting movement for health for diverse people of all sizes, ages and abilities. Currently, she’s training to become a certified Forest Therapy Guide (also known as Shinrin Yoku) with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy.Happily married to a Swiss man and step-mom of 3 beautiful children (now amazing young adults), you can find Shirley hiking with her beloved German Shepherd, Cheyenne, either on beautiful Swiss trails or in sunny California, speaking at conferences worldwide, and being featured in various high-profile media including USA Today, Washington Post, Health, Fitness, Shape and cnn.com.If you want to learn about:How Shirley Archer made her way from being a high powered attorney on Wall Street to becoming an integrative holistic health promoter and advocate.Health as a journey and an evolving process.Why there’s no magic pill that can solve our health issues.Why humans can benefit from a digital detox.Why science proves that humans benefit from and are a part of nature.How we can bring nature into our homes to feel better.The importance of a mindfulness/meditation practice.And much, much more.Tune in!

Recently while in NYC to speak at a fitness event I was able to put together an all-star lineup of fitness experts to talk about current trends and how we'll be doing fitness differently in the coming years. This Roundtable includes: Irene McCormick - the 2018 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and a Coach at OrangeTheory Fitness, one of the hottest, most popular fitness studio concepts in the past few years; Tricia Madden - one of the co-creators of the Barre Above program and an expert on identifying trends before they are popular; Rick Richey - yes, he's back but that's because he's the super-cool co-host (along with Aaron Drogo) of the Omnia Fitness podcast as well as a partner (again, with Mr. Drogo) in one the hottest studios in NYC: ReCOVER and finally, Gerren Liles - one of the most popular group instructors for Equinox in NYC along with being one of the instructors for the Mirror - a brilliant new concept in home fitness. With this diverse background of talent and expertise you are about to listen to a great conversation of what makes the hottest trends, like Barre, popular along with trends like the Mirror that will be shaping (literally) the future of fitness. Follow the Roundtable on Instagram: @GerrenLiles @MurphMadden @Dr.RickRichey @irenemccormick3 @PeteMcCall_fitness @terracorefitness To learn more about exercise and how to design your own workout programs, invest in a copy of my book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My 15+ years of experience in educating personal trainers can help you identify the best exercises for your needs! Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. E-mail: allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are numerous fitness industry brands that are instantly recognizable—both products and services. Being first to market creates a unique brand identity. A fitness professional who can curate specific brand identity for his or her method of exercise, like Johnny G, for example, has a distinct advantage over competitors. On this episode of the IDEA Empowered Entrepreneur podcast, Sergeant Ken Weichert, the 2016 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, shares how he has created a unique brand identity for his group fitness program that allows him to communicate specific expectations regarding the experience participants can expect to receive in his workouts. In addition to a discussion on branding, Sgt. Ken discusses how he has become an international presenter, delivering education workshops all over the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of "What to do with a Kinesiology Degree" we sit down and chat with Dr. Jessica Matthews who is an award-winning, industry leading, health and wellness educator. Tune-in as we discuss how over the course of her 19-year career in the fitness industry she has been named the Idea Fitness Instructor of the year, became an international speaker and wellness expert for CNN, Women's health, and other media outlets and continues her passion for holistic health as the Program Director of the Integrative wellness Masters Degree at Point Loma Nazarene University.

“I would like to see it (the fitness industry) flipped upside down to where evidence-based nutrition is the primary tool when you walk in the door and that it’s the theme you see when you come to a fitness conference…” Bruce Mylrea – One Day To Wellness In Episode 29 The Two Fit Crazies catch up with Mindy and Bruce Mylrea to discuss their freewheeling, veggie eating, mission of brining “science and evidence-based information” on the benefits of Whole Food Plant Based nutrition to the masses through their non-profit wellness movement, One Day To Wellness. A pillar of the fitness industry for many year, Mindy has won almost every major award the industry has to offer including IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, PFP Trainer of the Year, and International Presenter of the Year. She has starred in over 400 fitness videos and created the ever-popular Gliding Disks along with cutting edge education for the fitness industry including the award winning Tabata Bootcamp program. Bruce joined Mindy in the fitness world in 2005. In 2011, to treat Bruce’s high cholesterol numbers, both Bruce and Mindy transitioned to a whole food, plant-based diet #wfpb. This was a pivotal point in both Bruce’s and Mindy’s life. A game changer for sure. Bruce successfully lowered his total cholesterol by over 100 points and lost over 25 pounds. However, just one year later, Bruce was blindsided by being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Armed with his WFPB diet and with various treatments under his belt, Bruce is reporting that he’s feeling better than ever. Likewise, Mindy sounds more than happy with everything that #plantstrong Bruce brings to the party! Ha-ha! These two are a lot of fun! Together, they saw a void in the fitness industry in the lack of attention given to nutrition and wellness. And so, together, they’ve set out to educate the country (and Canada) with One Day To Wellness. So how do you spread the mission? How do you share your passion? Fly around the country week after week? Nope! Drop into a city for the weekend? No Way!!! Not Mindy and Bruce! They opted for the road less traveled. They’ve taken to the highways and byways of America in an R.V. that they’ve wrapped with fruits and veggies and coined the “Wellness Wagon”. In fact, for the interview, the Mylrea’s called in from their R.V. parked in Jackson, MS! So Cool! Hear how their story unfolds and listen to what they have planned for their future as they travel the country, two peas in a pod, preaching Whole Food, Plant Based health and wellness. Enjoy, Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone. For More on Bruce and Mindy Mylrea: http://www.bruceandmindy.com/ http://onedaytowellness.org/ Also Mentioned in this Episode: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: http://www.pcrm.org/ T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies: https://nutritionstudies.org/ The Food Revolution Network: https://foodrevolution.org/ Nutrition Facts (Dr. Michael Greger): https://nutritionfacts.org/ The China Study: https://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1941631568 R.V. Family Travel Atlas: https://rvfta.com/

"Learn As You Earn" Mo Hagan Mo is truly a powerhouse in the industry of fitness and female leadership. In this episode she shares the many moments and magic that have happened throughout her career. After three decades in the industry Mo reveals what it is that keeps her going day in and day out.  She shares that it is her sense of purpose that keeps her inspired through the good and also through the not so good moments. We talk about the importance of finding our why behind our work and that the why does not need to come with a big W.  Mo's why is to positively impact people through her work. Mo talked about being recently diagnosed with arthritis in her hips. She understood that this was the time to figure out how to take care of herself as she had been telling others to do. This was her wake up call - the nudge that reminded her that she had been so busy she had ignored the signs to slow down. Mo recognized her need to "do" versus "be" and how many moments she had missed fully experiencing due to running so fast. We discuss the event she founded and created called “Women Who Influence.” This inspirational gathering of women leaders recently celebrated its 4th year. Mo had seen a lack of female leadership in the fitness industry and decided to do something about it. Say it "can’t be done" and Mo will explore ways to make it happen. Premiering  with 50 participants at her first event in Canada, Women Who Influence now sells out at 250 participants, and is  expanding outside of Canada to Australia and recently China. Mo shares the idea of learn as you are earn and I love that concept – don’t wait to know it all before starting or you will never begin. Mo encourages us to begin before you think you are ready and surround yourself with the people who inspire you. Act "as if." Mo says that it is in the personal development that will enable us to follow our why and not be thrown by our negative critics. Mo shared what happened when she spoke to industries outside of the fitness industry. It was when she was speaking to corporations she realized that many of them could not get travel insurance for the trips of their dreams. She once again saw a need to help those we do not see in a gym or who are not already working out. It was their health or fear of their declining health that was the greatest risk to their dreams. Mo talks about her recent book that she co-authored called, "Think Yourself Successful." In this book she shares her work around personal development and how we can manage our state, so we can be at our best to enable us to live a life of our dreams. We also talk about the importance of really believing in the why behind why you are wanting to write a book, if that it on your bucket list. She also suggests that a great place to start is to seek out other authors who are looking to co-author a book and find other authors that you can talk to and find out the behind the scenes of writing. Mo shares how Canadian Fitness Professionals got started over a five minute conversation and now is about to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. More About Mo A global ambassador on the benefits of exercise and living well, Maureen Hagan is vice president of program innovation for GoodLife Fitness and Canfitpro. Mo, as she is known in the fitness industry is a licensed physiotherapist, a Physical Health Educator and has been recognized for her work in fitness that spans three decades; named as one of Canada’s 20 Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity (2014) and International Health Racquets & Sports Association's (IHRSA) "Woman Leader of the Year" (2016) with previous awards in the fitness industry that include the 1998 IDEA Program Director and 2006 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, and most recently named to "The Optimyz 100 Health Influencers" in Canada (2017).  Mo is a #1 best-selling author and a regular contributor to consumer magazines and on-line publications including the Huffington Post.       

Amy Dixon holds multiple fitness certifications and a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology. She's a Master Trainer for FitnessGlo®, Gatorade®, Schwinn® Cycling, BOSU® and Shockwave®, and a spokesperson for Avon’s breast cancer walks and Reebok’s Global Walking Partner. She’s a West Coast Cycling Master Trainer at Equinox and Director of THE Force at Vimmia. Her many television and media appearances include Oprah’s OWN Show, The Today Show, Women’s Health, Shape and The Los Angeles Times. And if all that’s not enough - she just got named the IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year for 2015!! During the interview we chat to Amy about her first big break, keys to building a great brand, the importance of social media and what advice she has for others who want to grow their profile and build a fitness empire. Visit: fitnessbusinesspodcast.comEmail: info@activemgmt.com.auPhone: +61 2 9484 5501Twitter: @fitbizpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnessbusinesspodcast/

Fred Hoffman, M.Ed. is the author of Going Global: An Expert’s Guide to Working Abroad in the International Fitness Industry, and is the owner of Fitness Resources, an education and consultancy company. He is the recipient of the 2007 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year Award and has over 30 years of experience in the fitness and health industry. A member of the ACE Industry Advisory Panel, Fred’s expertise has taken him to nearly 50 countries on six continents to speak at more than 200 conferences and conventions. In 2001 he was elected to the International Who's Who of Professionals. During this interview we ask Fred three questions:  What should be a health club's #1 social media platform? What advice would you give listeners to stay abreast of all the tech that’s happening in the industry? As a fitness business owner, what would be your 3 MUST DO's around technology? Also in this weeks show, we hear about The Fitness Business Podcast sponsor, Active Management’s template marketing available to everyone.

Krista Popowych is the 2014 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year award winner and a two-time Can-Fit-Pro Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year. She's an international trainer and education consultant for Keiser® and JumpSport®, a TV personality, DVD creator and talent, past program director, published author, professional speaker and Adidas 3-stripe team sponsored (and that’s just her short bio)! With over two decades of experience, Krista shares advice, tips and insights into creating an outstanding PT and Group Fitness team, her formula for a winning group exercise experience, and how to grow Personal Training in your club. During this interview we ask her three questions: What specific activities can you do to create an outstanding PT and Group Fitness team? What should the Group Exercise Jigsaw puzzle look like?            What would be your 3 top ideas to grow personal training? Also in this week's show, we hear from Podcast sponsor, REX Roundtables - the most unique opportunity on the planet for you to grow your business.