The Rachel Holmes Podcast Show

In todays Fitpro Chat Kelly and Rachel discuss course and convention anxiety.   A topic that has been brought up in various Fit Prp online groups and a question Rachel received this week. " I am an outgoing group X teacher who loves people but when it comes to attending courses it literally makes me sick with nerves, the walking into a group full of other Fitpros, the driving, parking, travelling...

If you are trying to grow your online fitness business and stay visible on and relevant on social media it's pretty impossible to keep up....and have a life...be a parent...partner etc...... Using outsourcers and virtual assistants is key to freeing up your time enabling you to concentrate on the stuff you love doing. A Va that does 10 hours a week for you is worth his/her weight in gold, so here...

We celebrate as tax return season is over with a podcast focused on how best to manage and save your money as a business. Andrew is  a Business Development Consultant, Entrepreneur and Chartered Management Accountant & Tax Adviser based in Nottingham. It was a pleasure to have my good friend on again, please do have a listen and leave your feedback, comments and questions and be sure to subscribe!

This week Kelly and I answer a question from Sophie about how to develop a thick skin in the Fitness industry and improving your self-confidence to put yourself "out there" more. We chat about receiving negative feedback and constructive criticism in person, on emails, in classes and on social media and how we both deal with it. Criticism/Feedback can be damaging, hurtful and really knock your con...

It's just over a year ago since I chatted with Alex Mc Cann about social media and 12 months later we are discussing so many changes. We go through Linkedin, Instagram, Facebook, Patreaon, Youtube, Stories and so much more. As a social media marketing expert and trainer Alex discusses what is working right now on the platforms. It's a great interview full of wonderful tips. Connect with Alex on Li...

The Fitness Hack is a new podcast with Kelly and myself that is fun, chatty and relaxed where we discuss topics relating to teaching group fitness classes. We would LOVE to evolve this and answer your weekly questions so do send us topic ideas and questions and we will answer them on the show. This week we talk about community classes, evolving and staying relevant, customer experiences and we tac...

I discuss how you can make the back end of your fitness business - handling enquiries, onboarding new customers, becoming more efficient and professional with your new member packs and welcomes, saving your digital videos, newsletters and adding higher  value to your clients in 9 easy to implement steps. Join my Facebook Fitpro #supporters group. Fitpro Supporters Link https://www.facebook.com/bec...

With all the new years resolutions and goal setting what is the key to success? I believe the key is accountability. In this mini motivational podcast, I discuss the accountability piece, whether you have a weightloss goal or a business building goal or ANY kind of goal. We need community and we need a structured accountability to reach those dizzy heights! Let me know what you think.... Please le...

Are you SWIMMING In ideas and thoughts of where you want to take your fitness business? BUT........not sure where to start....?? The first  thing is to build an audience and community of people who are interested in your skills and the services you may create. So, how do you do that? How do you start building a community? I give you my simple tips on how can you start RIGHT now. You can whatsapp m...

How is the podcast evolving in 2020? What to expect in 2020 and how to get your nutrition back on track after Christmas. I'd love to hear from you what are your goals, dreams and ambitions for 2020. Did you have a great Christmas? and do you feel the need to get your nutrition back on track now...... here are 3 simple tips to get going again and motivated.

Are you a Fitpro wanting to make more money in 2020? Listen to my motivational podcast episode where I explain how you can do JUST THAT with my top tips! As always please leave your comments, feedback and questions and don't forget to subscribe to my Podcast!

Calling all female Fitpro's... are you STILL thinking/considering in fact PROCRASTINATING about how to take your classes online and create an online programme? Do NOT WAIT to listen to this episode... and listen quickly as there is a challenge group you can join with me for FREE to get you started. Join my Challenge group NOW on whats app here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IXVvQXmY5TiJdoP6dZG304

It was great to have Jade on the podcast as we discuss her transition from group exercise Instructor to womens' health specialist to now taking her business online. If you teach group Exercise and are looking to grow your business listen as Jade talks about the educational route she took into Pre and Post Natal training to specialising in Menopause. I know you will find this podcast inspiring and...

Check out today's Inspiring Podcast Interview with Elaine Denton of Life Yoga Fitness who gave up a corporate job in Fitness to follow her passion and teach Yoga   Elaine Denton had an amazing corporate fitness job working for David Lloyd but decided to give it all up to follow her passion and teach Yoga freelance and train to become a life coach. Elaine shares wonderful insight into the world of...

5 Reasons You Are Experiencing Midsection Weight Gain During Menopause with Rachel Holmes In this week quickstep podcast I talk about the reason you may experience midsection weight gain during menopause and what you can do about it. Message me on IG @RachelLHolmes please subscribe to my Podcast for more!

Weightloss Tips For Menopause - Quick Tips Podcast From Rachel Holmes In this mini tips episode I chat about weight loss during menopause and give you my 5 top tips for getting your nutrition back on track during this life phase. Unexplained weight gain in areas you have never gained weight before and around your middle can seriously effect self confidence and self esteem and with all the diet inf...

Long time friend Katie Bulmer-Cooke is on the podcast this week discussing her new business POWAH. Katie has taken a back seat (for now) from teaching and presenting fitness classes and being in front of the camera to working with influencers and celebrities behind the camera. You may have seen her recent collaboration with Amy Childs Mum Fit programme. Katie and I discuss the skills she has amass...

I was so excited to have Jane Dowling of Menoandme on the podcast. As a Fitness Professional and Clinical exercise specialist I reached out to Jane to discuss the updated research on the Menopause, HRT, the Nice guidelines as managing the Menopause as a Fitness Professional and Group Exercise Instructor. After bringing it up in my Instructor groups and on Instagram many Fit Pros are struggling wit...

Do you struggle to get a good nights sleep? Whenever I ask this at my talks, workshops and online groups; the majority of women tell me that they do NOT! Most struggle to either get to sleep or wake up regularly seeing 1am/2am/3am! I discuss my top tips for improving sleep and if the menopause and hot sweats are keeping you up it may be time to go and see your GP. Show Notes Magnesium from Nutri R...

Steve Barrett is a Fitness Industry Legend. He started his career 30 years ago as a Gym Instructor in Wiltshire and is now Global Director of Programming For Matrix. Steve was one of the `UK's first "presenters" and went on to present and develop training and products for Reebok for 25 years. In this conversation we discuss how YOU can get into working with global fitness brands. Steve shares a we...

6 Easy steps to help you to start filming workouts for your online programmes and social media. I go through EXACTLY in step by step order what to do and how to do it without having to BUY anything just using your phone! This question comes up week after week so here is the definitive podcast explaining how to get started...you can do this you really can!   As always please leave your comments/ re...

Greg is an international speaker, consultant and international fitness presenter. We discuss transitioning OUT of the industry and how you can take your amazing skills into the speaking, corporate and event world. Greg shares tips and tricks and help us realise the skills we have as Group Exercise are highly rated in other industries where the pay is immensely better. If you are thinking about exp...

8 steps to Stop Bloating Do You struggle with bloating? It's uncomfortable and unpleasant so I have 8 Tops Tips you can try that will really help. These tips are simple and can be even actioned the next time you eat a meal! I would LOVE to hear if these help and if you try them out. Connect with me on social media Instagram @RachelLHolmes Facebook.com/RachelHolmesFiit. Join my next Elevate program...

Richard Playfair is manager of Sweatlife film who are a video production and video marketing company for the health and fitness industry. Richard shares his top tips on the gear you need to create professional videos for social media and his top tips and tricks for going live and presenting to camera. Sweatlife films are on the cutting edge of virtual fitness revolution and our conversation provid...

Amanda Vogel is a fitness writer, blogger, Instructor, presenter an social media consultant from Vancouver, Canada. She has been involved in the industry for over 20 years and I remember reading her articles way back in IDEAfit and Shape magazine. Amanda and I discuss how to be a better writer, social media poster and blogger and the importance of over 40 Fitpros finding their voice, brand and aud...