Business of Fitness

Following is a recent mailing that came from Chris Fernandez.  He provides the "System 5" program offered to our community Fit Pros as a Partner Program.  I'm sharing the following info from him simply because it's some good basic info that all fitness professionals should be aware of... Tom~~~~~~Lately things have gotten insane when it comes to Social Media. You've got the big 4: - Facebook - Twitter - YouTube - LinkedIn and then a whole host of targeted and niche sites that have started cropping up as well. (Fitness Pro Travelcommunity was one of the first niche sites in 2008) Heck even Google and Bing are...

Online social networking for pleasure began in earnest just over 5 years ago now.  Not long in the scheme of life, but apparently...

With Suzelle just getting back from Mexico and then leaving again this morning for Jamaica and Lisa being in Dominican Republic right now... Well, those of us remaining in a non tropical location (Denise, Erica, and myself) are attempting to keep things running and stifle our jealousy.  J Even with them off working with resort management abroad there are several happenings I want to highlight for you today. ********* Couples Swept Away - Group Fitness (with indoor cycling cert)Norman at CSA resort is specifically asking for our help in filling some near term teaching vacation sessions. We in turn are asking for your assistance...

Not sure if you are anyone else reading this has come across this cool little site.  I've used it a couple times (see below) and only just recently realized how cool it would be to share images and video from a teaching vacation using it. It's like a Video Slide Show on Steroids!!Upload your images, select from their (approved for use) music, and put yourself together a sweet little video highlighting your trip.  The images event turn and move to the beat of the music.  You'll look like an expert in no time.At some point it would be fun to use...

A little promotional news from one of our Fit Pro Partners A Fitness Facility Used Vitabot to Get their Local News Station to Provide Some Valuable PR. Local news stations are always looking for interesting local stories, and nutrition is always a "hot button" topic.