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Creating Inclusivity and Safe Spaces in your Fitness Club
Last year, and into 2021 we’ve been given time. Time to hold a microscope up to many of the systems we have in place throughout our society. Systems like our health care system, our government institutions and even our school system. What we found was loud and clear. That we could no longer be silent…
Read MoreFIC Fighting for the Re-Opening of Gyms
For over a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has been threatening the livelihoods of thousands of fitness business owners and fitness professionals as well as the health of millions of Canadians. From the beginning, Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC), the not-for-profit voice of more than 6,000 fitness facility operators, has been organizing its members, lobbying the…
Read MoreInsurance in a Post-Pandemic World
As we continue to deal with the implications of the pandemic, it is helpful to reflect on how things were prior to March 2020, and how they will be once we return to a more “normal” world. One of the challenges in the fitness industry throughout the pandemic has been finding adequate insurance coverage at…
Read MoreCelebrating Cultural Diversity for Development
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” – Maya Angelou May 21 is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. In December 2002, the United Nations sanctioned this date…
Read MorePolar Ecosystem: Never Surrender Your Fitness
As the pandemic forced us to rethink and modify daily activities, a lot of the tools were already there but maybe were not used to their full potential. When gyms doors are closed leaving many with no motivation or guidance, Polar has many solutions. As coaches across the country were taking their classes outside, it…
Read MoreLine Right Up for Country Fusion Dance Fitness
Country Fusion® is a new fitness workout that incorporates country music and dance into one wild ride! It is sweeping North America and across the world as a new way to workout, have fun, and connect the dance fitness studio to the greater local business community! Country Fusion® was created by professional dancer, performer, and…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring – How equal employment opportunity is disguised and how to uncover and create more of it in your workplace
More and more businesses recognize the importance of building diversity, equity, and inclusion into their company models, decisions, and practices. This is not some fad or trend of the times. This is real systemic change that is taking root and shifting perspectives and cultural norms in an exciting and thought-provoking way. One of the most…
Read MoreWhat will be YOUR role in the fitness future?
These days, it seems everyone’s talking technology, digital fitness, at-home workouts, hybrid models, ecosystems. Things are changing fast, not only in terms of what’s possible but in terms of consumer expectations too. If all of this leaves you feeling excited at what’s to come, but at the same time concerned about what it might mean…
Read MorePower Walking – The Forgotten Workout
Outdoor classes are currently a huge trend that many anticipate are here to stay. Power walking can be an excellent cardiovascular activity to incorporate into your programming. It can be included as part of your outdoor circuit classes (or on a treadmill), taught as a class of its own, or instructed to your runner clients who take walking breaks and do not want to lose precious…
Read MoreFive Clever Meal Planning Tips To Share With Your Clients
Are your clients struggling to find the time to eat well and exercise regularly? Maybe they’re motivated but having trouble making it happen. This is where meal planning can help. Spending less time on figuring out and preparing meals means more time to work out. Not only that, but planning ahead makes the healthy choice…
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