OPTS Seminar Date Changes
OPTS CPT & Level 1 dates have changed to September
OPTS-CPT: 19th - 24th September
OPTS-Level 1: 26th September - 3rd Oct
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The State of the Industry
I'm talking about the fitness industry of cause. It scares me to see what trainers are doing with their clients in the gym.
I know everyone comments on this - you hear it all the time how bad trainers are in xyz gym. Well it's not just xyz gym but almost all gyms.
I always assumed that all personal trainers get into this because they are passionate about it but I was so wrong otherwise we wouldn't be where we are today.
I can't imagine a day going by where I don't read, study something related to my field (which expands a little beyond personal training). It excites me to get some new materiel to read or watch or to go to a seminar or workshop. I will travel great distances just to do this. When I was living in Singapore I would travel to the US often just to go to a seminar and meet new people who are also passionate about the industry like myself.
I was lucky enough today to spend time with Alwyn Cosgrove at his place. I only had to drive 30 min drive from where I live now but I would have traveled from Singapore just to be able to talk to other like minded people. By the way if you are one of these trainers who are serious about personal training then get EVERYTHING Alwyn has put out. I have every book and DVD he has put out - you can't go wong.
There is a need for change in the industry - but regulation is not the answer as then it just becomes about money - this can be seen in Australia.
I offer a proposal to anyone anywhere in the world, if you are serious about making a change and changing the industry even if it's only in your own club or gym then email me at peter@optimumperformance - if you can convince me that you are serious then I have an offer for you - totally free so don't think this is some sales gimmick.
I like the quote "be the change you want to see in others" - let's make a change and let's start with ourselves.
I'm talking about the fitness industry of cause. It scares me to see what trainers are doing with their clients in the gym.
I know everyone comments on this - you hear it all the time how bad trainers are in xyz gym. Well it's not just xyz gym but almost all gyms.
I always assumed that all personal trainers get into this because they are passionate about it but I was so wrong otherwise we wouldn't be where we are today.
I can't imagine a day going by where I don't read, study something related to my field (which expands a little beyond personal training). It excites me to get some new materiel to read or watch or to go to a seminar or workshop. I will travel great distances just to do this. When I was living in Singapore I would travel to the US often just to go to a seminar and meet new people who are also passionate about the industry like myself.
I was lucky enough today to spend time with Alwyn Cosgrove at his place. I only had to drive 30 min drive from where I live now but I would have traveled from Singapore just to be able to talk to other like minded people. By the way if you are one of these trainers who are serious about personal training then get EVERYTHING Alwyn has put out. I have every book and DVD he has put out - you can't go wong.
There is a need for change in the industry - but regulation is not the answer as then it just becomes about money - this can be seen in Australia.
I offer a proposal to anyone anywhere in the world, if you are serious about making a change and changing the industry even if it's only in your own club or gym then email me at peter@optimumperformance - if you can convince me that you are serious then I have an offer for you - totally free so don't think this is some sales gimmick.
I like the quote "be the change you want to see in others" - let's make a change and let's start with ourselves.
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