SCW Fitness Webinars

Are you ready to unlock the full potential as a fitness professional? Join us for a dynamic webinar where we go beyond conventional fitness training to explore the pivotal role of nutrition in achieving optimal health and fitness outcomes. Led by a panel of seasoned experts at the intersection of fitness and nutrition, this webinar promises invaluable insights and practical strategies to revolutionize your approach to client care. Throughout the webinar, we will delve into key topics including principle foundations, how to integrate nutrition, overcoming challenges, and leveraging technology that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to elevate your practice!

Join fitness industry experts, in collaboration with SCW Fitness, REX Roundtables, MXM, Active Wellness and the SCW Business Summit for a monthly talk show featuring current events, industry news, and hot topics.

Hot topics discussed in this episode:

• Revisiting IHRSA 2024

• The Ozempic Impact

• Time Is Running Out...Tik Tok

• The Power of Podcasts

• The Social Side of Fitness: Social Media

• Retired / Rehired

• Automated Amenities

• Strength In Numbers: Group Membership Rates

• Fitness Forecast: Industry Trends in 2024

• Health Club Hospitality

As we step into another year amidst the evolving landscape of the fitness industry, clubs are facing challenges in sustaining their group fitness offerings and retaining Group Fitness Instructors. Throughout the last few years, many fitness professionals have found themselves adapting, conducting classes in makeshift spaces or through virtual platforms. Some even made the tough decision to exit the industry altogether. Now, with the reopening of fitness facilities, there’s a noticeable shortage of group exercise instructors and a decline in attendance. In response, both instructors and clubs are actively seeking solutions to boost class participation. Join our esteemed panel of experts for an insightful webinar as they delve into the future of group exercise: exploring innovative programs, nurturing talent, and maximizing profitability in this dynamic landscape.

The New Year brings a surge of excitement and resolutions to get fit. But all too often, those resolutions fade away by February, leaving gyms empty and fitness goals unfulfilled. As a personal trainer, how can you keep your clients engaged and motivated beyond the initial burst of enthusiasm? This webinar will explore strategies for building long-term client relationships, create personalized and engaging workout programs, and provide ongoing support and accountability to help their clients achieve their fitness goals and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle all year round.

Do you struggle to help your clients achieve their fitness goals while also juggling their busy schedules? Look no further! This webinar delves into the world of time-optimized fitness, specifically tailored for personal trainers to implement with their clients. Discover effective strategies for utilizing high-intensity interval training (HIIT), micro-workouts, and bodyweight exercises to deliver maximum results in minimal time. Learn how to help your clients overcome time constraints, stay motivated, and achieve their fitness goals even with packed schedules.

Join industry experts, in collaboration with SCW, REX Roundtables, Active, and MXM for a monthly talk show featuring current events, industry news, and hot topics. ACSM Trends BioMarkers & Health Span 2024 Hiring Trends State of Personal Training Meet Mother Fitness Socially Active Wellness on Yelp Best Gyms in America

The fitness industry is constantly evolving, and it can be challenging for fitness professionals to stay ahead of the curve. In this webinar, you will learn about the latest trends in the fitness industry, as well as strategies and tips for succeeding in 2024 and beyond. Participants will learn about developing and marketing their own fitness brand, building a strong client base, staying motivated and passionate about their work, and networking and building relationships with other fitness professionals. Group participation is encouraged, so please come with plenty of questions for this interactive and illuminating session.  

With mental health being a more prominent focus in today’s society; mind-body workouts, such as yoga, pilates and meditation are becoming increasingly popular as a more holistic approach to fitness. These workouts combine physical exercise with breathing and meditation techniques to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and mental well-being. In this webinar, fitness professionals will learn about the benefits of mind-body workouts for fitness clients, how to incorporate them into existing fitness programs, and how to market and promote their mind-body workout offerings.

Calling all fitness professionals! Join us for a dynamic webinar as we delve into the world of functional movement and corrective exercise techniques, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to elevate your training expertise and empower your clients for greater success. Whether you’re a fitness professional looking to expand your expertise or an individual seeking to take your fitness to the next level, this webinar will equip you with valuable knowledge and actionable insights to harness the power of functional movement and corrective exercise for a healthier, stronger, and more balanced body.

In today’s digital age, the fitness industry has seen a significant shift towards virtual platforms. However, as fitness professionals, it’s essential to embrace the power of live training and in-person connections to truly excel in your career. Join us for this empowering webinar as we explore the best practices and strategies for fitness professionals to connect with clients both online and in-person, foster lasting relationships, and attract new clients to experience the benefits of training face-to-face. Our expert panelists will share insights, tips, and actionable techniques that can help you elevate your client relationships to new heights, both virtually and in the gym!

Are you ready to transform your life and unlock your true potential? Join us for a dynamic and insightful webinar on life coaching, where you’ll discover the incredible impact it can have on your personal and professional growth. Our panel of experts will delve into the fundamental principles of life coaching and share powerful techniques to help your clients navigate challenges, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals. We’ll explore the benefits of working with a life coach, the science behind effective coaching methodologies, and real-life success stories that illustrate the transformative power of coaching.

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Join our groundbreaking webinar on LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in the Fitness Industry! As fitness professionals, it’s vital to create safe and welcoming spaces for all individuals. Gain valuable insights into understanding LGBTQ+ terminology, fostering inclusive environments, and designing inclusive fitness programs. Learn from industry experts and discover practical strategies to support LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues. Enhance your knowledge and make a positive impact in the fitness community. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity!

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Join us for a webinar on the critical role that recovery plays in optimizing athletic performance and preventing injuries. From elite athletes to weekend warriors, proper recovery is essential for reducing muscle soreness, improving flexibility, and preventing burnout. In this webinar, we’ll discuss practical recovery strategies, such as foam rolling, stretching, and active recovery, to help you enhance your performance and reduce your risk of injury. Whether you’re a coach, trainer, or athlete, this webinar will provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help you prioritize recovery and achieve your goals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your training to the next level and stay injury-free!

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Join our panel of experts as they cover the crucial part nutrition plays in supporting optimal health and fitness. Whether you work with elite athletes or clients brand new to the gym, the foods they eat can have a major impact on their performance, recovery, and overall well-being. In this webinar, we’ll explore the basics of nutrition, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and hydration. We’ll also discuss the importance of proper nutrition timing and the benefits or potential drawbacks of different dietary approaches, such as plant-based diets or ketogenic diets. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, lose weight, or even improve energy levels, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you fuel your client’s for success all while staying within your scope of practice.

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From increased metabolism to improved bone density, strength training is a foundational component of any fitness program. In this webinar, we’ll cover the essentials of strength training, including the different modalities of resistance training and how to design an effective workout program with proper periodization. We’ll also discuss the benefits of strength training for overall health and wellness, including the prevention of chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and diabetes. Join our panel of experts as they provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you and your clients build strength and achieve your fitness goals!

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From improved posture to better balance, a strong core is essential for everyday activities and athletic performance. In this webinar, we’ll explore the anatomy of the core, common misconceptions about core training, and effective exercises to build core strength. Whether you’re working with seasoned athletes or individuals just starting out on your fitness journey, our panel of experts will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you achieve their goals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your core and improve your client’s overall health and well-being!

The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. However, lack of sleep is common in today’s society and lack of sleep has been linked to a slowing metabolism, spikes in cortisol, and even chronic diseases such as obesity, and diabetes. Join our panel of experts as they examine the determinants that come from a lack of sleep and strategies to help optimize your clients best recovery tool!

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Aqua exercise is a great way to improve endurance, strength, and balance all while using the natural resistance of water. Aqua classes generally have a strong community but it can be difficult to attract new clientele, especially with large groups. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how to have effective and fun aqua classes, how to attract new potential clients, and what to focus on with those individuals who may be new to the wonderful world of aqua!

All too often Pilates is associated with “toning” our muscles and only benefits niche groups such as dancers. However, Pilates is a workout that everyone can benefit from in a wide range of areas! Join our panel of experts as they review how Pilates has a positive effect on core, functional flexibility, strength, and balance.

The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body, but is used frequently during activities of daily living. Due to this, injuries are common, especially in older adults, but can also be hard to identify early. Join our panel of experts as they examine  the anatomy of this crucial joint and cover how to train correctly for long term strength and health!

Yoga has long been associated with just improving flexibility and has been stereotyped in this very narrow scope. Yoga is an amazing low impact option to improve not only flexibility but also; mobility, strength, recovery, and mental health. Join our panel of experts as they examine different yoga forms and how to implement it into your clients programming.

Glute training is finally getting the recognition it deserves and the benefits go far beyond a good social media post. Join our panel of experts as we learn about the importance of not only our glutes but our entire posterior chain and how to properly connect and train it.

We all know that consistency is a major factor in growing your audience and business, but it can feel overwhelming constantly making new social posts, blogs, and programs. Join our panel of experts as they cover not only what content works best and how to make the process easier, but also how to repurpose your existing content to maintain a consistent marketing strategy.

On average it can cost 5x as much to obtain a new customer than retain an existing one but a majority of companies still focus on customer acquisition over retention. Join our panel of experts as they delve into the importance of retention with our clients and clubs; as well as the important role referrals and results-driven programming plays in it.

There are over 450,000 hip replacements in the United States each year with almost 30% of those cases still reporting severe limitations 5 years after the procedure. Join our panel of experts as they cover how to identify warning signs in our clients to help prevent long-term complications!

Being able to write your own programming is essential for most fitness professionals. You need to identify what is best for each individual client all while keeping it fresh to maintain their focus. Join our panel of experts as they cover all things programming not only for 1 on 1 personal training but for small group training and full group classes.

As we begin another year of the “next normal, ”clubs are struggling to maintain their group fitness programming and their Group Fitness Instructors. During the pandemic, many fitness teachers and trainers were forced to go out on their own to offer classes in their backyards and basements or on virtual platforms.  Other instructors left our industry altogether.  Now that our fitness facilities have reopened, there has been a shortage of group ex instructors and lower group ex attendance.  Both instructors and clubs are pushing to increase class turnout. Join our panel of experts for this special hour-long webinar as they examine the future of group exercise: the programs, the people, and the profits.

Running your own small business is challenging enough and most if not all of us had to rebuild our business, classes and clients after the pandemic. Join our panel of experts as they delve into how to adapt your small business in our ever changing fitness landscape and even how to start your own business from scratch in this “new normal”.

It’s no question that the social isolation and career difficulty these past few years has taken its toll on mental health across the country. However, in an industry focused on health and well-being, the importance of mental health isn’t going away. Join our panel of experts as they cover how you can help your clients stay mentally and physically fit, and what you as a fitness professional can do to maintain and improve your own mental health.

The landscape of health club chains, independent clubs, boutiques, and not-for-profits has been forever changed but we will come back stronger than ever. Join these top industry leaders as they guide you through what lies ahead for 2023 and examine the fitness fads, exercise trends, wellness goals that have and will drive our health and wellness businesses to success in the coming year.

It’s no secret that the holiday season is one of the most trying times for our clients and ourselves to maintain healthy nutrition and exercise habits. Join SCW’s panel of experts for easy-to-digest advice on how to help ourselves and our clients to stick to the plan. We will address ways to encourage your clients to continue coming to your classes, clubs, and sessions.  Learn some easy-to-implement changes to turn that calorie-heavy holiday meal into something less tragically unhealthy.

As Winter approaches and people are less active, an emphasis on cardiovascular exercise for heart health is more important than ever. Join our panel of experts as they cover proper training for running to limit possible injuries in addition to optimizing performance.

Knee pain and restricted mobility can make exercise challenging, problematic, or for some, impossible, often jeopardizing clients’ health and fitness goals. Join our panel of experts as they examine the structural and mechanical components of the knee, common injuries influencing joint dysfunction, and specific suggestions to restore function without the risk of re-injury.

Muscle mass decreases by around 5% per decade starting at age 30 and this decline is even higher after the age of 60.  This loss of muscle and strength is a fundamental cause in disabilities in our older generation. Join our panel of experts as the delve into how to properly strength train our active aging clientele and help slow this decrease in muscle.

Fitness doesn’t have to be complex, something as simple as walking can help you live a healthier life. Join our panel of experts as they cover the benefits of walking, how you can build a program and community from it, and even proper technique and biomechanics. Walk your way to fitness today!

While not as common, many trainers will have clients who just cannot gain weight or muscle despite their best efforts. Some people may wish they had this issue, but it can be just as frustrating as trying to lose weight. Join our panel of experts as they provide advice and tips on how to gain weight and muscle in a healthy and sustainable way.

As personal trainers, we often restrict our own success by only offering 1-on-1 training. However, small group training is growing rapidly in our industry. For our clients it can provide a more affordable training session with the added comfortability of training working out with others. From the trainer standpoint, it maximizes time, increases our profitability, and can help more clients! Join our panel of experts as they delve into how to launch implement small group personal training effectively today!

Losing weight as body fat is one of the most common goals for clients but can also be the most daunting, whether it’s related to nutrition, their workout routine, or even lifestyle. Come join our panel of experts as they cover why so many individuals fail to lose weight in their experience and different techniques, they have used to overcome these challenges.

Recovery is one of the biggest topics in the fitness industry and is a vital aspect of any training plan. With so much newfound focus on recovery, there are many new technologies and trends coming to light. Join our panel of experts and learn how to properly program recovery as well as different recovery methods to maximize training, and then use those methods to grow your business.

Almost all workouts require good alignment and posture to maximize results while minimizing injury. However, due to the growing popularity of group classes (in-person or virtual), it is difficult to ensure all participants are moving properly. Join our panel of experts as they discuss their best coaching and cueing strategies for alignment and how to do it effectively in a group environment.

With remote work being more common than ever many individuals are even more sedentary than ever. Join our panel of experts as they cover some of their best weight loss and mobility tips to battle this idle lifestyle!

Whether you are looking to cut down with lean muscle or are a powerlifter chasing a new PR; most individuals only consider load and volume when it comes to weightlifting. However, there are a multitude of factors that contribute to how effective hypertrophy can be. Join our panel of experts as they examine the relationship between hormones, nutrition, training strategies, and muscle gain. Learn how to manipulate these factors to achieve optimum muscle growth, function, and long-term results regardless of your client’s end goal.

It’s time to take aging sitting down! Discover how incorporating a chair can increase access to your fitness offerings by catering to clients of all abilities. Perfect for deconditioned clients or those overcoming injuries, you’ll learn how to design seat-based programming that doesn’t lack intensity or fun, guaranteed to get a “seated” ovation from all of your students!

Whether you own a club, online business, or work for yourself; converting prospective customers into paying members or clients is a challenge that a majority of individuals face. With so many ways to reach potential members and clients how can we attract and identify which ones are worthwhile and long-lasting? Join our panel of experts as they cover everything from word-of-mouth, social media, referral programs, reviewing your competition, and other creative marketing strategies.

Still struggling to get members back in your club or studio on a consistent basis? Most class schedules offer enough variety to cater to all fitness levels, but seldom have anything out of the box that can help drive in new clientele. Join our panel of experts as they showcase their very own unique programs and how they were able to successfully leverage them to create more members.

With a high risk of injury or even surgery, a serious fall by an elder client has the potential to change their life forever. Therefore, it is more important than ever to train functional balance and stability with our active aging clients. Join our panel of experts for this innovative webinar as they cover the keys to balance and fall prevention, including core strength, muscle stability, and easy simple progressions.

The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body, consisting of many tendons and muscles that must all function together to work efficiently. Due to this, shoulder injuries are common but can also be hard to identify early. Join our panel of experts as they examine the anatomy of this intricate joint and share how to train correctly to prevent and repair shoulder injuries.

Many athletes and regular exercisers suffer from injuries due to consistent high impact workouts without properly cross training. It’s no secret that aquatic exercise is a great low impact way to improve multiple different facets of fitness including, conditioning, strength, and balance. However, it is often associated with active agers, and instructors can often struggle getting younger clients in the pool. Join our panel of experts as they cover the many ways aqua exercise can improve your health and wellness and how we can leverage that to expand our demographic.