The Masters Fitness

This is #4 of 4 and hosting this unique series has been enlightening, educational, and broadened my perspective of this very inclusive, but not perfect industry. My three guests for this final episode don't disappoint with their ideas, passion, and plans to execute initiatives for an improved health, fitness, and wellness culture in black communities and also lower socio-economic neighborhoods as well. Enjoy and please share.

I am so fortunate to be able to host and deliver this series of podcasts called "The Voices of the Black Community in the Fitness Industry."

My relationships run deep and wide in the black fitness community and I want to listen, learn, and broaden my view on how I, personally, can do better for this great industry.

I sincerely believe the fitness industry is and can be a Model for other industries looking to improve their status as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What I don't know clearly is how we can improve the health, fitness, and wellness of the black communities and/or any lower socio-economic sector.

What I do know is that these three talented guests have some inspiration and ideas for us all to consider as we open our hearts and minds to be better humans.

-Brendan Ayanbadejo

Super Bowl Champion

Multi-Unit Fitness Franchise Owner

Elite Trainer

Relentless Advocate for Equality and Fairness for All including the LBGT community.

-Kia Williams

Master Trainer

Advocate for Trainer Education

Elite Industry Educator

Corporate Content Creator, VASA Fitness

-Reggie Williams

Fitness Franchise Owner

Master Trainer and Educator

Fitness Industry Entrepreneur

Your Host-Chan Gannaway

International Educator and Master Trainer

Former Orangetheory Fitness Fitness and Education Director

23 Year Industry Veteran

Designer and Fitness Director, GRIT BXNG (NYC)

Advocate for Fairness and Integrity of the Fitness Industry

With guest Reggie Williams, Master Trainer and Fitness Franchise owner

In Episode 1, we mainly discussed their personal experiences and observations being black in the fitness industry. We discuss how they started their careers and how they have succeeded with a long career as a black fitness professional. We also touched on ways to improve participation in the black communities with not only careers but community health and fitness.

For Episode 2, Reggie and I dive into possible solutions and share ideas on how to communicate and inspire young blacks to pursue fitness careers.

We discuss schools and community fitness leaders as having potentially a significant impact on black communities awareness of fitness initiatives.

The big takeaway for us both was WHO or WHAT organization can take this project on and impact the overall fitness landscape in black communities.

This series of 3 podcast starts with Reggie Williams, Colorado based Master Trainer and franchise owner, and Kim Sims-Battiste, Oakland, Ca. based group fitness program director and Culture Shock Dance Troop-Oakland Director. Both of these dynamic pros have over 15 years experience in the fitness industry but have very different experiences and paths to success. I   worked with them both directly and for the same companies so my respect and appreciation for their skills and talents comes from personal experience. We discuss their careers, challenges, observations, and share ideas on how to inspire more young black men and women to enter this unique, "inclusive" industry. We also touch on the health and fitness opportunities for black communities overall. This is also a topic that has so much opportunity for improvement as it relates to "access" to gyms and quality training for the underserved. I  cannot wait for you to listen to these 3 discussions. We will learn together and gain insights and perspectives into the Voices of these talented Fitness Pros.

Watch this on our YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wudyPbUj4qE

The Masters Monday podcast, featuring Michael Scichilone, CEO of Fitnessmith, An equipment, sales, service, installation company. Take a listen for fitness industry insights, trends, and predictions of the future. From Boutique Fitness to small box intimate gyms to the on-demand fitness boom, we cover a lot of ground !

Elite Trainers design incredible programs for their private clients. 

Elite Trainers also have great instincts in communicating relevant information to deepen the client-trainer relationship. 

Elite does not directly mean you have 80,000 followers on Instagram. (although you may be)

Elite does not mean you have a full book of clients. 

Elite means you have done the homework, pursued the education, and put into practice the correct order of all elements of an elite training session. 

In this Podcast, I review 4 Steps of an elite level training session. This event is ONLY a review, but the goal is to present an expanded 2 hour event diving deeper into the actual components, movements and exercises for specific client programs. 

To receive a copy of the slide show email Chan@TheMastersFitness.com 

You get to sit down with Brian Nunez, one of the hardest working pros I have ever met ! 

Who is Brian Nunez and what makes him thrive, personally and professionally. 

We will discuss his career, his mentors, his philosophies, and his career A-HA! moment that lead to his career mission to change as many lives as possible. 

For our listeners, you get a front row seat to hear important aspects of a career that is always growing. 

For Brian and his tribe of clients and staff.... Win the Mental Game and You Win Big in all areas of your life ! 

Join us and Viveca Jensen and Cortney Gornall of the International group exercise brand PILOXING. These SLEEK, SEXY, POWERFUL women and how they have not only launched one, international & mega successful group exercise program… But 5 Different PILOXING programs!  

 We dive into how it all began and how they have navigated through the ups and downs of the group exercise industry and come out swinging. 

We are so very grateful to have Fitness Industry Mover and Shaker, Amy Boone Thompson, VP of IDEA Health and Fitness and Oxygen Magazine. She takes us through her career experiences, her motivation to boost this industry, and what drives her to break new ground with industry changing ideas. She made our podcast hosting a pleasure and delivers great insight and dialogue about our great profession. You will also learn about specific projects IDEA is and has been working on to assist fit pros through this difficult pandemic and career slow down. Many great resources for you ! Listen. Learn. Get Inspired.

Take a virtual walk with award winning fitness leader and programming guru, Doris Thews, as she discusses what it takes to have a successful 35 year career (and counting). We presented six questions ranging from her personal story to adapting to fitness talent to key decisions that launched her success and allowed her to stay at the top of her game for over 3 decades. Fitness pros, managers, and owners, don't miss this podcast !

Chan and Kerry discuss how the Corona virus is affecting the fitness industry personally & professionally and how we will all be adapting to the possibility of changing the way we workout temporarily. They also give tips for surviving inside together. 

Chan breaks down 4 categories of resistance training so you can better understand your options that are available to you. 

Chan and Kerry dive into how they embrace the challenges of staying on track and creating successful lifestyle habits for you and your tribe. 

This is not your parent’s cardio ! We discuss and breakdown 4 cardio training alternatives that can produce great results for the masters age group and why you might choose one over the other for your specific needs. There is also a teaser 5th option that is a popular growing trend in fitness. 

Our relationship with food is mostly an unconscious but important one. Words like dysfunctional, restrictive, obsessive, abusive and yes, healthy and loving can describe this unique relationship. Let's explore and become more conscious of this very personal food-fitness relationship. 

In this episode, we discuss 5 very important steps prior to launching, launching, then executing your health and fitness program. We will mention the 40+ age group several times for specific reasons, but these steps are relative to most anyone starting a program. 

In Podcast 001 Chan Gannaway and Kerry Sullivan dive into what The Masters Fitness is all about. They discuss their backgrounds in the fitness industry and the long but different paths they took to get to this point in their careers. This podcast also gives you a sneak peak into how the 40+ will benefit from their extensive fitness backgrounds in addressing 40+ issues. Check out our website at www.themastersfitness.com