Fit Business Insider

Are you creating a success that you’re going to enjoy?

I know it sounds strange to ask if you’re going to enjoy success – but bear with me for a few minutes and you’ll see what I’m getting at.

Over the weekend Nick and I went to Perform Better in Providence, Rhode Island.  We got to see lots of friends and colleagues – plus we got to head down to Pembroke, Massachusetts to visit Athletic Revolution franchisees Dave & Andrea Gleason.

Hanging out with guys like Pat Beith, Eric Cressey, Mike Boyle and Alwyn Cosgrove is not only a great time but always thought provoking.

One of the things Alwyn and I were chatting about was how much traveling he was doing and how it was wearing on him a bit. He’s one of the most in demand speakers in the industry (If you’ve ever heard him talk, you know why – he’s awesome) – but his speaking schedule has expanded so much that he’s getting on a plane about every 8 days on average.

He’s basically become so successful at this that so much travel is making it less enjoyable.

So right now Alwyn is developing his plan to make this part of what he does serve him better.

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Following up on the previous post “What’s Wrong With The Fitness Industry”, I wanted to share my thoughts since so many of you we’re good enough to share your take on the problems our industry has.

First off, I think there are a variety of problems, not just one or two.  So here’s my list:

A Focus On Everything But Results – If you go to the mechanic, you go to get your car fixed…not just worked on, right? It’s pretty much that way for any service.

If I drop my clothes of at the dry cleaner, it’s because I want them clean and pressed.

In fact, if my car isn’t fixed or my clothes aren’t cleaned – the service provider didn’t do their job.

The fitness industry’s job is to get people results.  Not just ‘work them out’.

These are far from perfect analogies because they deal with objects like cars and clothes – not people – but the point remains.

If gyms and trainers were graded on the outcomes they deliver to their clients – most would get an ‘F.’

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Predictions are popular this time of year.  I’ve given mine the past few years and most other people with a blog do the same. I think you’ll be interested in where I think the fitness industry is headed and what that means to you. Bottom line – there will be changes and those who are on the front end of them will be the ones to reap the rewards, so here’s what I think you can expect:

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I have a dream.

I dream of lousy personal trainers no longer being a part of our industry. I dream of them instead following their true passion, whatever else that may be, and living their own dream.

I dream of fitness professionals worldwide incorportating the Velvet Rope and demanding not only the best of themselves, but their clients as well.

I dream of a world where all doctors are proud to refer their patients to a fitness professional.

I dream of a world where women no longer say, “But I don’t want to lift weights because I’ll get to bulky.”

I dream of a world where people no longer starve themselves in an effort to get thin.

I dream of a world where I no longer hear, “The trainers at my gym do nothing but talk to the pretty girls.”

I dream of a world where I don’t hear from trainers at health clubs they are required to give three FREE sessions to new members.

I dream of a world where I read about the obesity rates DECREASING at an alarming rate.

I dream of a world where all fitness professionals understand their business education is the best investment they can make.

I dream of 2007 being the year I begin to make these dreams come true.

Who loves ya?

I do.

Jim Labadie
http://www.TrainandGrowRich.com

PS- The Fitness Profession is growing up. It’s time to get REAL serious. My prices are going up on many of my products because I want those who are willing to do what it takes as my customers.

For example, Fitness Info Mistakes is going to $297. The Ultimate Boot Camp Start-Up Kit wil be $127.

Might as well get them now before they go up.

Under $50 bucks:

http://www.celebrityfitnessimage.com
http://www.fitnessbusinessmindset.com
http://www.velvetropesalesandpr.com
http://www.amazingfitnesspresentations.com

Over $50 bucks:

http://www.fitnessinfomistakes.com
http://www.howtogetmoreclients.com
http://www.howtogetmorepublicity.com
http://www.howtogeneratereferrals.com
http://www.howtoprofitwithbootcamps.com