The number 1 career killer in the fitness industry is burnout. Where does that come from? The pay structure for fitness contractors is one culprit. Another is the lack of employer support and understanding of overtraining for instructors. And then there is the failure of instructors themselves to integrate self care to avoid that burnout.

In part 4 of our fit pro success series we talk a bit about using team building to prevent some of those things and improve turnover and relieve burnout for long fulfilling successful careers.

If you want to leverage sub opportunities into regular employment the first thing we need to do is change how we see subbing. You aren’t just a warm body in front of the class. You are a unique professional and should present yourself that way.

In part 3 of our fit pro success series we take a deep dive into the key sub skills that every instructor needs to master. And bonus those skills will elevate the quality of your instruction everywhere.

Learn how to master the Art of the introduction to set boundaries, manage expectations, build trust and rapport through permission, hold the space through energy, and practice oiling your feathers!

We also go into common mistakes that sub instructors make that undermine their credibility and confidence and a bit about how to avoid them. Hint: Be yourself!

Anyone who has been a sub knows what a gut punch it is when you step in front of an empty classroom. Or worse people actually walk out on you! This is what happens when our students imprint on us as instructors. While flattering to the ego it can make it difficult to get anyone to fill in for you and ultimately does your students a disservice.

In part 2 of our fit pro success series, we talk about the importance of breaking the guru mentality no matter what the format you teach and some ways to do that.

If you’ve spent any time in a gym as an instructor, coach or student you’ll come across the occasional sub. Either you’ll need one or be one or meet one. Subbing is one of the most underrated skills in the fitness industry. This series will address how to use subbing to expand your professional credibility, master your craft, create strong boundaries and cultivate your authentic voice.

In part 1 we explore the benefits of subbing to your fitness career.

How to use it to break into new markets, build experience, skill and “oil you feathers” as you find your authentic voice.

In this episode we discuss when you might want to say “yes” with intention and when to say a mindful “No”.