It's Time to Attend a Fitness Conference

This isn't a blog to sell any one particular seminar, conference or summit. I just want to convince you that investing regularly in yourself and your profession is worth the cost.

How so? Let me count the ways... ;o)

1.) Potential CEC earners - many conferences offer personal trainers the chance to earn additional CECs to help you with your certification renewal. If you know you're going to have to spend money on a CEC course, why not spend a little more and reap other educational and motivational advantages?

2.) Rub shoulders with real movers and shakers. Get ideas that will impact your training style and / or business management.

3.) Meet tons of people who know exactly what you face as a fitness business entrepreneurs and enjoy the comradeship.

4.) Take a break from the ordinary. A long weekend away from it all allows you to hit your own personal refresh button.

5.) Suck up the positive energy. By networking with others and hitting the refresh button, you'll be filled with a renewed interest in what you've chosen as a career. Feel that first-year thrill of being a health and wellness professional again and let your enthusiasm radiate to co-workers and clients. They'll notice a difference.

6.) Learn about new trends and new challenges. It's like watching the weather when you're planning an outdoor picnic. It's much better to be informed of what's in store for your industry than surprised. (Just don't forget to formulate a plan B.)

7.) Challenge yourself. It's easy to slip in the old tried-and-true routine. But when you're face-to-face with other like minded professionals and see some of the stuff they've accomplished, it's a real motivator. Find someone that does something you wish you could and start working on a plan. A personal training who's lost sight of his goals or lost passion needs a new challenge.

8.) Make contact for future what-ifs. Not only can we learn from our new friends, they could be your door-opener for new opportunities.

I'll soon post a blog with a variety of fitness business / health and wellness conferences, summits, etc.. Pick one nearby for better cost-savings, but at the same time, compare the different agendas. It may be worth packing your bags for a plane trip--as long as it doesn't blow the budget.

So, stay tuned, and just one more thing...

While attending conferences don't lose sight of why you're there. You may be enjoying drinks at the hotel restaurant, but remember, you're still "at-work." You can still have fun and remain the fitness professional I know you are! You want to be remembered, but in a positive way.

Have fun! Stay safe. Get excited!