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#EmbraceEquity and Lead with Courage on International Women’s Day and Beyond
Michelle Obama, a woman leader who inspires me greatly, once said, “History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” Inspiring all women to lead with courage is more important now than ever. I hope this blog inspires you to claim your courage through personal…
Read MoreThe State of Fitness in 2023
Welcome to The State of Fitness in 2023. As we look at the year ahead, fitness experts across Canada are predicting more focus on personalization, physical and mental wellness, and a return to foundational moves designed to build strength and prepare us for daily life. canfitpro’s Fitness Trends Report is based on responses from more…
Read MoreBe the Best Group Fitness PROfessional You Can Be
Whether we are a full-time group fitness instructor or teaching part-time in addition to our “day job” or any number of variations in between those two personas, it is rarely a bad idea to check-in with ourselves and ask, “am I doing my part to truly put the ‘pro’ in being a literal canfitpro?” In…
Read More3 Ways Gym Owners Can Boost Their Retention Numbers
Do you ever ask yourself, “Why did that member leave?” As a gym or studio owner, losing fitness members unfortunately comes with the territory. According to IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, 63% of gym memberships go completely unused. With 2023 approaching, it’s important to note that half of new gym and fitness studio…
Read MoreA Q&A With Three Canadian Fitness Professionals
The virtual world has opened many avenues for trainers as they search for ways to reinvent their approach to business. With many clients navigating through these uncertain times, their passion is proof that they remain a lifeline to the wellness journey. We decided to reach out to a few trainers across the country to find…
Read MoreThe 7-Figure Studio/Gym Roadmap™: 5 Steps to $100K+/month
What’s stopping you from growing to 7-figures as a studio/gym owner? Is it any (or all) of the following? If these sound like you, you’re not alone: Studio/gym owners are rarely trained on how to open, operate, and scale a business. That’s why we created the 7-figure Studio/Gym Roadmap™. This roadmap will show you how…
Read More5 Steps to Save Time on Social Media
We all wear multiple hats, and as fitness professionals, we all feel pulled in a million directions at some point during our day. We feel the need to do everything, then struggle to deal with the guilt of not getting it all done. Trust me, even the most organized of us struggle with having “enough…
Read MoreLearn The Art & Science of A Successful Business From Industry Leaders
For the last two years, canfitpro has presented powerful and engaging online events that have provided a unique opportunity to stay connected and inspire thousands of fitness professionals across the globe. As a leading authority in the fitness industry in Canada and around the world, canfitpro feels an immense sense of responsibility to continue supporting it,…
Read More3 FREE Resources to Grow Your Fitness Business in 2023 and Beyond
Whether it is running day-to-day operations or attracting and retaining more clients, as fitness entrepreneurs, we often wear many hats to ensure our business succeeds. It can feel overwhelming, even paralyzing at times. When WellnessLiving began, it became our mission to put fitness business owners first, while providing them with an affordable software solution to…
Read MoreAudio Set-Ups to Awkward Hugs: My Journey Back to In-Person Classes
It was a no-brainer. We needed to survive. We bought the microphones, the mixing boards, the computer risers, and the ring lights. We converted our bedrooms, our offices, our garages, and our basements into virtual fitness studios. Our carefully angled computer screens broadcasted our energized and optimistic faces, and we did the best we could…
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