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Today Neale and I discuss Resilience and how you can refine your resilience as a FITPRO.  We explore :  >>> What is resilience and how it relates to mental processes >>> The key is to start with the goal and remember WHY >>> Resilience is not sticking your head in the sand, you need the facts >>> 5 steps to build FITPRO resilience ————— Once you’ve listed to today’s episode share with your friends...

Do you do write a predictive perdiodsed plan for your clients? Today Neale and I discuss why a a predictive plan is highly valuable, and the key to getting guaranteed client results.  We explore :  >>> why a predictive plan is the fastest route to getting a client result >>> How to use a predictive periodised plan to increase probability of results >>> Why having an ideal client is helpful >>> The...

Do you do a consultation with new clients? Do you value the time and energy required? Or do you go straight to the exercise session? Today Neale and I discuss why a consultation is highly valuable, and the key to simplifying your planning and package delivery.  We explore :  >>> Why Consultations are often undervalued by FITPROs >>> The benefits of consultation for you...

Today's episode is a debate, and we'd love to hear which team you are on.  Neale and I debate which mode of training is best: kettlebell or suspension training. You get to hear our arguments for why we love each mode of training and equipment so much. As you listen to today's episode choose with #TeamHayley if you want to vote for Kettlebells or #TeamNeale if you want to vote for suspension t...

This is a slightly different type of episode today. You can use this to hold you accountable to take meaningful action.  You might use it for revision, portfolio work, completing your course or starting a new project. We explore Accountability, Responsibility, and Answerability in detail and then give you 7 questions to go and answer.  ————— Here are the 7 Questions for you to answer: 1)...

Goals are often misunderstood, over-complicated and under-achieved. I want to be the first to say that mastering goal setting doesn't need to be overwhelming, and it will allow you to set better goals for yourself, your clients and in your coursework. Today's podcast episode will give you tangible actions to help set goals. We explore:  ---> Outcome, Performance, and Process Goals  --> Domino Ally...

"STAY IN LANE" is a phrase I use a lot, and in the last week, I've given this advice to even more FITPROs than normal.  If you doubt yourself If you find yourself distracted by other people's problems If you are concerned by other people's thoughts and opinions,  If you are surrounded by negative people ... this advice is for you  Today's Podcast episode will give you three tangible...

Today's podcast is for you if you are starting out as a FITPRO. We get asked questions everyday relating to the best way to start in fitness. Truthfully there is no right or wrong, it’s all about what is right for you.  Today's podcast explores the different routes we’d take if starting our fitness career again in 2022.  We explore  --> starting in a gym  --> self doubt&n...

Today's podcast is for you if you are struggling to get a grip of your studies, revision or course completion.  It is often the case that we start a new course with good intentions to take immediate action, but before we know it a week slides past, then a month... and we are still not DOING the study we intended. Today's podcast explores the 5 Steps to get a grip of your study --> Study Sp...

Our new website is live Wohoo, after months of remodeling and reformatting our website… it is now ready.  We are super excited to hear your feedback Today's episode explores: --> all the new features  --> Why we decided to update it  --> All the free downloads you get --> What the new login area is like for your courses --> New courses that are coming up --> Plus s...

We are GREEN Light !!!  This weekend saw the completion of our External Verification VIsit, which means we (as a training provider) were checked by Active IQ (our awarding body).... and we got the best score possible... Green Light, Low Risk, High Compliance.  So today we are celebrating our 10th year as a Greenlight training provider.  Plus we explore: --> What is a green light...

Have you ever thought that you need to be a "Finished Article" to be a FITPRO? Today Neale and I dive into judgments, body image, perceptions, and expectations of being a FITPRO.  Many FITPROs delay getting started with clients because they feel they need to achieve something personally before they will be "good enough" to work with clients as a coach. We discuss what this means for you and w...

Do you do Mates Rates?  Today Neale and I dive into the problem with Mates Rates, and why this might not be the best way for you to get experience or build your confidence. Plus we'll share what you can do instead of offering discounted sessions to friends and family.  We explore:   --> Being Time Poor and Cash Poor as a FITPRO --> It's not reflective of your services&nbs...

If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, head over to season 10 episode 11. Part 1 focused on the thoughts we have. Todays episode is part 2, by focusing on planning, and whether you should change the plan for every session. Today we explore:  --> Does the plan need to change every time? --> Logical progression --> Variables, intensity and the 5R and 1V  --> Training systems and order of exercises -...

Excuse the croaky voices this morning. Neale and I return from a weekend of teaching in the classroom. A recurring theme from the weekend was discussing the thoughts that learners have about planning. The most common thought was “If I don’t change my plan I’m not a good a FITPRO”. Today we explore:  --> Does changing a plan make you a better FITPRO --> How many thoughts we have every day --> Thoug...

As soon as we ask the question ... I bet you have your own answer...? What is the single most important attribute for a FITPRO to have? Neale and I explore this question and pick one attribute, characteristic or knowledge point each  The role of a FITPRO is tricky to define as just ONE important attribute... but we share our opinion Including:  --> What makes an outstanding FITPRO --> Tactics vs R...

Welcome to Season 10 Episode 9 where Neale and I provide you with a 3 part FITPRO Business Jet Pack to help you get more clients NOW and increase sales immediately.   As a precursor to today's short-term business tactic, we advocate that you have a long-term strategy underlying that allows you to build know like and trust with your potential clients before looking at using today's three...

Welcome to Season 10 Episode 8 Today I (Neale) open up to share an insight into my world, since my diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in April 2020  We explore  --> Why we are doing this topic today --> What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? and Post Exertion Fatigue Syndrome?  --> Timeline of Diagnosis --> What is an average week like? --> How do you manage to exercise? --> What are your pet peeves...

Welcome to Season 10 Episode 7 where Neale and I explore Imposter Syndrome, especially in relation to planning for your clients. You might be considering becoming a FITPRO, studying to be a FITPRO, or already qualified. Today we explore --> What is Imposter Syndrome --> The imposter-experience loop Practice planning --> Results and Self Attainment --> Confidence --> Marketing to Cli...

Welcome to Season 10 Episode 6 where Neale and I discuss your role in the HEALTH and FITNESS industry You might be considering becoming a FITPRO, studying to be a FITPRO, or already qualified. Today we explore --> The difference between Health and Fitness  --> Why your marketing messages should match your client needs and wants --> The rise of poor health and long term clinical condi...

Welcome to Season 10 Episode 5 Neale and I link anatomy and physiology knowledge to the application of instructing a lunge.  This is perfect for you if you are studying for your anatomy exam or if you are a qualified FITPRO that wants to refresh knowledge and improve instructional knowledge.  Today we explore   --> Why understanding anatomy and physiology helps you understan...

Welcome to Season 10 Episode 4 Neale and I add depth and discussion to a video I filmed for YouTube earlier in the week. You can watch this 10min video here https://youtu.be/wHGhiddsDI8 Today we explore  --> The 7 considerations for planning and whether cardio or resistance training is better first --> Your filters, preferences and opinions that might be affecting client progress -->...

Welcome to Season 10 Episode 3  Neale and I explore how you can "Say it Once - Say it Well - Sell it Many"  This is for you if you are a FITPRO (or trainee FITPRO) that keeps saying the same thing over and over to your clients. Or if you want to add depth and multiple products to your business.   We explore  --> How to answer your current client's question better and smarter...

Join us for Season 10, Episode 2, where Neale and I continue our conversation about the goals you are setting for the new year.   We explore: --> How you can learn a lot about your own goals, from the goals and planning you do with clients.    --> Why a big purposeful goal can make you feel overwhelmed about where to start  --> A recap of the training principles and variables and how these can hel...

We are back!  Join us for the start of Season 10 where Neale and I recap a year of podcasting and get your new year goals set up with purpose.  We explore  Why Arbitrary numbers are important measurements on the surface, but only if there is purpose underneath  How to set a new year goal that has purpose  When does a Healthy Habit become an unhealthy behaviour.  Once you’ve listed to today’s episo...