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How To Build Better Understanding As A Fitness Professional
एक फ़िटनेस पेशेवर के रूप में बेहतर समझ बनाने के लिए 5 सुझाव (Hindu translation) As fitness professionals, we are needed more than ever. But how do we engage, support, nourish, and create sessions and spaces that make an impact? How do we connect and communicate better with more people? How do we ensure that…
Read MoreFuel Your Focus to Fuel Your Business and See Results
For many business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs, March marks the end of the first quarter of the year. We recognize that this is a critical time, especially when working in the fitness industry, where the sales goals and progress we make in Q1 sets the pace and gives us some indication of what the rest…
Read MoreFind Your Fitness Personality
You can’t fit a square peg into a round hole … so stop trying! Sure, you can make yourself do the “best new” generic workout for a few weeks, but if you hate the plan (or it is too advanced, not convenient, too expensive) you will eventually quit or get injured. For sustainable change you…
Read MoreNewly Updated: Children’s Fitness Coach Course
To support fitness professionals in designing and delivering quality fitness and exercise programs for children, canfitpro recently updated and enhanced its Children’s Fitness Coach course. According to the 2022 ParticipACTION Report Card, only 17.5% of Canadian children and 11.6% of youth (ages 12-17) are meeting the requirements set by the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines, which support children’s…
Read More#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…
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