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090 | “Rona” Fitness Future for Trainers and Trainees Alike
Category: Health
Duration: 00:21:20
Publish Date: 2020-10-13 05:00:00
Description: I discussed the topic of post-rona fitness as a guest on Daniel Hong's podcast. So, I thought I'd echo that here, on my own show. Because I think there are great takeaways for you, my audience. While fitness definitely changed for my clients and myself during different stages of quarantine due to the pandemic, it is mostly going back to normal for us. By normal, I mean we are all somehow, someway getting our hands on a barbell or heavy kettle bell. Now that looks like garage gyms, dining room bench press between two stools, outdoor facilities, and of course some of us are back in gyms, for the time being. So when I say normal, I don’t mean the same as pre-pandemic times. It’s an important distinction to make. I think this topic is nuanced and VERY individual to each person, their life, their circumstances, and so many factors outside of just “is the gym open?” Most of my clientele are affluent, have held on to their jobs, have a supporting partner or found work during the last six months. And they place an extremely high value on their relationship with exercise. They find joy in the gym, or better yet, with the barbell. So, that has proven to be one of the last things they are willing to give up. Which I think is freaking awesome. But there is also privilege in that.  I would hate to have this episode be from the standpoint that everyone, everywhere can just build a garage gym or pay for a 1:1 in person socially distanced personal trainer. That certainly is not and will not be the takeaway from this podcast. What I do wish to ponder is how people in different scenarios can move forward with movement into 2021  - from both the trainer and the trainee perspective. We will start with the coaches and health and fitness professionals, and then discuss the client perspective. Which I am actually really excited to talk about. I specialize in online coaching. I have never owned a brick and mortar because I didn’t desire the headache that comes with starting, running and owning one. For 10+ years I watched my friend, past boss and now branding photographer have a brick and mortar for a competitive cheerleading gym. And quite frankly it was a hard pass for me. With that, I recognize that many of you may have owned or at least worked at a brick and mortar facility before the pandemic. And you’re likely trying to figure out your future as we speak. That’s a huge deal. It’s serious. But also, awesome. You’ve got so many possibilities. First off, brick and mortars aren’t gone. You CAN have one. Whatever you decide to do, you’ll need to be ready to adapt and pivot when needed. I say that meaning FOREVER. Be ready and open to pivot and adjust when needed. It’s no secret that those who could adapt and pivot during the last six months did well and may even be thriving now.  So, for trainers were in person before, we have a few questions to ask: Did you want to transition online? Hi, you’ve had the last six months to start the process. Not build a whole freaking business from scratch. But to at least begin building your presence and platform online.Do you want to work with people in person as your main gig? If yes, then you’ve had the last six months to brainstorm ways to make that happen. I have watched several trainers who work solely with people in person, host the same style class but via Zoom. Get paid through PayPal, make an email list, maybe set up a FB group community, and keep on keepin’ on. Boom. That’s scalable to some extent and certainly still enough accountability for your clients. You can see them, hear them, and coach them. Of course there are limitations, but still, it’s way better than NOTHING. And could easily hold you over for a few months. Next up, hello outdoor boot camps, yoga classes, and lifting sessions. These all existed pre-rona by the way. People have been hosting outdoor fitness FIVE-EVER. Limitations here are equipment, and weather.
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