How To Grow Your Fitness Business

How To Grow Your Fitness Business

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  • S2E9: Ted Vickey explains how to use data to reinvent your business

    In this information-rich world, there is a special art when it comes to unpacking the intricacies of data. Our speaker this week, Ted Vickey, points out disruptive health technology as the future for fitness and explains how you can successfully master it.  Ted is the CEO and President of FitWell as well as a professor at Point Loma University who is an expert in the health technology market. His unique branch of study coupled with his rambunctious personality makes understanding the use of technology that much easier!  Our weekly podcast is made possible by Virtuagym. Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. 

    This webinar is made possible by our sponsors, Virtuagym and GoCardless.

    Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. Click on the link to find out more and book your free demo: http://bit.ly/VirtuagymEN

    GoCardless is on a mission to take the pain out of getting paid for businesses with recurring revenue. Discover their innovative payment infrastructure here: https://gocardless.com/

    1 hr 7 min
  • S2E8: Big Tech & the Fitness Industry – A panel discussion on the future of fitness

    In this unique panel discussion, we explore how big tech changed the fitness game forever. 

    Meet the top minds behind CLMBR, Matrix, Life Fitness, and Virtuagym, and get their take on competing against tech giants. We answer pressing questions about surviving in this new tech-saturated fitness landscape and get predictions for the future.  

    Speakers:

    1. Hugo Braam – Co-founder & CEO of Virtuagym
    2. Avrum Elmakis – CEO of CLMBR
    3. Stefan Wild – Digital Experience Manager at Life Fitness
    4. Andrew Kolman – Senior Director of Technology & Business Development at Matrix (Johnson Health Tech)
    5. We will cover the following topics and many more, including audience questions:


      What is the future of the total consumer experience, both at-home and in-facility?
      How is big tech changing consumer needs and demands?
      What are the most effective marketing strategies in this new landscape?
      Will small and medium fitness businesses still be relevant?

      This webinar is made possible by our sponsors, Virtuagym and GoCardless. 

      Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. Click on the link to find out more and book your free demo: http://bit.ly/VirtuagymEN

      GoCardless is on a mission to take the pain out of getting paid for businesses with recurring revenue. Discover their innovative payment infrastructure here: https://gocardless.com/​

      Check us out at https://fitnation.co/

      1 hr 29 min
    6. S2E7: Shari Castelli shares how ClassPass uses data to create engagement & loyalty

      ClassPass burst onto the fitness scene in 2013, and at the helm of their international growth is their Director of Partner Expansion, Shari Castelli. Shari graced the screens of millions of viewers when she appeared on Good Morning America – and now, she's here to tell you how you can get the most use out of your user data.  Delve into the world of data and how you can use it to predict trends in the fitness industry – and learn how you can use these predictions to create meaningful outcomes for members.  Our weekly podcast is made possible by FitNation, which brings you the latest in industry knowledge and news sourced from fitness entrepreneurs and employees across the globe. 

      This webinar is made possible by our sponsors, Virtuagym and GoCardless.

      Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. Click on the link to find out more and book your free demo: http://bit.ly/VirtuagymEN

      GoCardless is on a mission to take the pain out of getting paid for businesses with recurring revenue. Discover their innovative payment infrastructure here: https://gocardless.com/

      Check us out at https://fitnation.co/. You can learn more about Shari here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharicastelli


      37 min
    7. S2E6: Rike Aprea's straightforward approach to client engagement in a time of crisis

      This week, we sat down (virtually) with Personal Trainer and Fitness Consultant Rike Aprea to speak about top client engagement strategies. Rike's approach to her clients is refreshingly candid: she puts the client experience first. By making this the cornerstone of her company's success, she safeguards retention, loyalty, and her own freedom to innovate upon her business even during a time of crisis.  Our weekly podcast is made possible by FitNation, which brings you the latest in industry knowledge and news sourced from fitness entrepreneurs and employees across the globe. Check us out at https://fitnation.co/. You can learn more about Rike here: https://kaizenupyourlife.com/

      This webinar is made possible by our sponsors, Virtuagym and GoCardless.

      Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. Click on the link to find out more and book your free demo: http://bit.ly/VirtuagymEN

      GoCardless is on a mission to take the pain out of getting paid for businesses with recurring revenue. Discover their innovative payment infrastructure here: https://gocardless.com/

      1 hr 11 min
    8. S2E5: Designer Sarah Mannerings explains how to create a gym space that works for online and offline classes.

      In this week's episode, we unpack the basic principles of designing an experiential gym space for virtual and live classes with Sarah Mannerings, creative genius behind ultra high-end London gym, Rowbots. With years of experience as a Brand and Interior Design Specialist for the fitness & wellness industry, Sarah is no stranger to out-of-the-box gym design that's sure to maximize engagement and accelerate growth – for both online and offline classes.  Our weekly podcast is made possible by FitNation, which brings you the latest in industry knowledge and news sourced from fitness entrepreneurs and employees across the globe. Check us out at https://fitnation.co/. You can learn more about Sarah here: https://www.sarahmanneringsstudio.com/

      This webinar is made possible by our sponsors, Virtuagym and GoCardless.

      Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. Click on the link to find out more and book your free demo: http://bit.ly/VirtuagymEN

      GoCardless is on a mission to take the pain out of getting paid for businesses with recurring revenue. Discover their innovative payment infrastructure here: https://gocardless.com/

      1 hr 14 min
    9. S2E4: Steve Cotter on building endurance through perceptive kettlebell training

      Steve Cotter is the world's most experienced kettlebell instructor and was named amongst Men's Health 100 Fittest of All Time. Kettlebell training is often overlooked in favour of the barbell, but according to Steve, there's more to this gym equipment than meets the eye. From utilizing a loose grip, momentum, balance, and range of motion, discover why educated kettlebell training is in a league of its own.

      This webinar is made possible by our sponsors, Virtuagym and GoCardless.

      Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. Click on the link to find out more and book your free demo: http://bit.ly/VirtuagymEN

      GoCardless is on a mission to take the pain out of getting paid for businesses with recurring revenue. Discover their innovative payment infrastructure here: https://gocardless.com/

      1 hr 15 min
    10. S2E3: DTS Fitness Education: "Better at the gym, better at life"

      Driven by the motto 'better at the gym, better at life', DTS Fitness Education founder Kevin Darby and Director of Education Ben Mcdonald explain why high-quality education is the key to being the best personal trainer you can be. Listen in and learn why effective training is where your skill meets your client's will.

      This webinar is made possible by our sponsors, Virtuagym and GoCardless.

      Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. Click on the link to find out more and book your free demo: http://bit.ly/VirtuagymEN

      GoCardless is on a mission to take the pain out of getting paid for businesses with recurring revenue. Discover their innovative payment infrastructure here: https://gocardless.com/

      1 hr 12 min
    11. S2E2: Bryan O'Rourke on the COVID-19 vaccine and a 'return to normal' timeframe

      Bryan O'Rourke – IHRSA board member and all-around fitness industry expert – unpacked the implications of the coronavirus vaccine with us. During the session, he remarked that the coronavirus vaccine is deeply rooted in the public's opinion of the government – which isn't promising at the moment. Yet, he shares why he believes that time will turn the torrent of skepticism into optimism regarding this new vaccine.

      This webinar is made possible by our sponsors, Virtuagym and GoCardless.

      Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. Click on the link to find out more and book your free demo: http://bit.ly/VirtuagymEN

      GoCardless is on a mission to take the pain out of getting paid for businesses with recurring revenue. Discover their innovative payment infrastructure here: https://gocardless.com/

      55 min
    12. S2E1: How Mark Jenkins became a personal trainer to Beyonce and the music industry's top stars

      Mark Jenkins discusses his star-studded clientele and shares his story of personal transformation, from a kid struggling with body image, to Gulf War soldier, and celebrity personal trainer to the likes of Beyoncé, P. Diddy, and Mary J. Blige, Jenkins. Get top-notch insight into training during lockdowns and be inspired by Jenkins' personal training success story.

      This webinar is made possible by our sponsors, Virtuagym and GoCardless.

      Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. Click on the link to find out more and book your free demo: http://bit.ly/VirtuagymEN

      GoCardless is on a mission to take the pain out of getting paid for businesses with recurring revenue. Discover their innovative payment infrastructure here: https://gocardless.com/

      1 hr 5 min
    13. S1E16: Dr Ludidi on intermittent fasting - is it as good for you as they say it is?

      Separate fact from fiction when it comes to intermittent fasting, with Dr. Ludidi: certified nutritionist, author, and food coach. Trace the origins of this diet and learn why it's important for fitness entrepreneurs to think about nutrition.

      This webinar is made possible by our sponsors, Virtuagym and GoCardless.

      Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. Click on the link to find out more and book your free demo: http://bit.ly/VirtuagymEN

      GoCardless is on a mission to take the pain out of getting paid for businesses with recurring revenue. Discover their innovative payment infrastructure here: https://gocardless.com/

      1 hr 15 min

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    The best source of industry knowledge for fitness entrepreneurs and employees across the globe. Whether you are a personal trainer, corporate wellness company, gym owner or yoga teacher, we are here…