‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) is the buzzword of the current times, to the point that it can sometimes feel like everything is being ‘revolutionised’ to now use AI. Lachlan Moriarty explains.
RAISING
inspiration for extraordinary fitness careers
THE BAR
Issue 16
WELCOME TO ISSUE 16 OF RAISING THE BAR
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - it's coming for our industry too
There’s no escaping AI – but do you want to?
In this issue, we’re shining the spotlight on AI and its impact on our industry, plus we explore how to have a winning referral program; how to overcome choking under pressure as a group fitness instructor; tips for better running performance; how to make the NDIS changes work for you; and so much more!
As always, if you have a topic you’d like us to explore in a future issue, or if you have constructive feedback on this edition, please don’t hesitate to drop us a line via [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you.
Dennis Hosking
Founder & Managing Director
FITREC & HealthyPeople
SPECIAL FOCUS
It used to be incredibly easy to be a Personal Trainer. You just had to stay one step ahead of your clients. Maybe that was an extra magazine subscription, a few more hours’ experience in the gym, or a weekend certification. And then came the Internet. Benny Price explores.
CONTENTS
Without a steady stream of new faces, your fitness studio could be in for a rough time this year, making it harder to keep good staff, fix equipment, put on parties for member retention and smash your business profits. Steve Grant explores.
As a fitness professional you'll find yourself fielding questions from clients about running technique and training. Tim Karajas shares these top tips to improve running techniques.
There are changes being proposed to Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Inclusion specialist Tommy Trout explores these changes.
Sarah Shortt shares these hacks to help you avoid 'choking' and maintain peak performance when it counts.
Incorporating meditation into personal training and other fitness sessions can offer a holistic approach to fitness, addressing both the physical and mental wellbeing of clients. Laurie Arrowsmith explains.
Tim Sunderland explores four key areas to ensure variety within your strength programs, so your clients can continue to produce the results they desire.
Being responsible for the supportt of fitness franchisees located all over the world, Ryan Koski has an abundance of experience and has learned many lessons. Here, he shares six of his key tips for anyone who owns or is considering owning a fitness franchise.
Building a thriving community and incredible culture in your gym or studio is an essential part of any successful business. But it requires more than simply hosting a couple of events for members. Brad Cunningham explains.
Advertising is essential for Personal Trainers, but paid adverts on social media platforms is probably not the best way to attract new clients to coach in-person. Nikeeta Phagura explains.
FITREC is here to inspire and support you to create and maintain an extraordinary fitness career.
