Gym Flooring

So you’ve tried exercise and diet at home. But somehow no matter how long you stare at your treadmill or how many locks you put on the refrigerator the pounds just aren’t going away. If motivation is the deciding factor in whether or not you go through with a weight loss program then you may consider a gym membership.

Many people have found success by going this route not only because of the equipment available but because the people around them working their tails off make it seem a little more doable. After all, if you’ve got to suffer, why not suffer together?  Read more...

The best way to make money in personal training is to train independently or own your own training practice. However, in order to get there, you may have to spend some time in a typical gym setting in order to gain some experience and necessary confidence to go on your own. While you’re working for someone else, it’s crucial to learn to skills you need in order to go solo as soon as possible.

Training skills are very important, but the main thing you’re looking to learn here are the people skills that it takes to be a successful trainer. So you need to be aggressive in getting clients and filling up your training schedule. The good news is that if you have good ideas to get new clients, management may be willing to help you (they should be – after all, they’re stealing nearly all of your money) Here are a few things that have worked extremely well for me in the health-club environment:  Read more...

Allie asked:

i just got my back handspring a few days ago but i was on a spring floor and a mat. I have cheer tryouts in a week or so do you think ill be able to do it there in gym shoes on a gym floor???
what are you talking about Adam V?