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Personal Training Management: Maximizing Your Team's Effectiveness & Profitability

Thursday, March 1 | 2:00pm-3:30pm (EST)
Scott Lewandowski, Regional Director, Fitness Formula Clubs
Learning Objectives:

• Learn how to effectively recruit and hire Personal Trainers.
• Explore effective power prospecting ideas for your Personal Trainers to build new clients.
• Learn how to properly reward your trainers for exceeding their goals.
• Understand the importance of investing in your Personal Trainers by providing continuing education opportunities.
• Learn how to create launch pad programs that feed into Personal Training.

Presenter Profile:
Scott Lewandowski, MS, CPT, has been in the fitness industry for 19 years and was the 2001 IHRSA/ACE Fitness Director of the Year. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Benedictine University in 1997, and is a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and American Council on Exercise. Lewandowski currently works as a Regional Director for Fitness Formula Clubs in Chicago, Illinois. He is a contributor in the Health Fitness Management, Second Edition textbook by Human Kinetics, released in 2008. His chapter is "Understanding Organizational Design."

Coming Soon!

Marketing and Selling to Older Adults

Thursday, April 12 | 2:00pm-3:30pm (EDT)
Christine Thalwitz, Director of Communications & Research, ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers
Learning Objectives:

• Learn actionable tactics for reaching boomer and senior populations.
• Understand what kinds of marketing messages are effective and which will fall flat.
• Discuss service behaviors that attract and retain boomers and seniors.
• Uncover myths and stereotypes to avoid at all costs.
• Discover the keys to creating a boomer / senior-friendly club and culture.

Presenter Profile:
Christine Thalwitz has been immersed in the health and fitness industry for more than 20 years. After earning B.A. and M.T. degrees from the University of Virginia, she built a career as a fitness instructor and educator. Thalwitz earned certifications from ACE, AFAA, AEA, STOTT PILATES and NASM. She was also a continuing education provider for ACE and AFAA and a Body Pump and Body Step assessor for Les Mills International. Thalwitz is currently Director of Communications & Research at ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers, providing strategic leadership for brand identity, public relations, outreach, media coverage and the development of organization-wide tools.

Emerging Technology Strategies to Enhance Membership Growth & Experience

Thursday, May 10 | 2:00pm-3:30pm (EDT)
Garrett Felix, MS CISSP, Information Security Officer, MediFit
David O’Malley, Technical Project Manager, MediFit

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Webinar Format

• Delivered using the latest technology for a trouble-free experience;
• Combine interactive on-screen graphics, leader presentation via phone plus on-line question and answer;
• Have a phone, computer and high speed internet connection? You're ready for IHRSA webinars!
• Access to the archives for sixty days at no additional charge.

Registration Fee

IHRSA webinars are value-priced at $39 each ($79 non-IHRSA member price) and may be ordered individually or as a 'series' . . . ask your membership specialist for further details about multiple order discounts that apply.

Each webinar purchased will provide you with access to the live presentation of your choice for as many of your staff as you choose, plus all downloadable materials, and unlimited access to the archived webinar for sixty days. The fee includes one phone connection, one internet connection and one set of handouts for unlimited attendees at one location.

Upon receipt of your registration, instructions for connecting to these valuable webinars will be sent to you.

Testimonials

I love your webinars, what a great way to get helpful, professional content in the comfort of your own office!
- Laura Klein, Wellness Director, The Thoreau Club

The webinar was so helpful and valuable. Lots of great information that I feel will make our fitness department more profitable!
- Stephanie Howell, Program Director, Cross Gates Family Fitness

After listening to the IHRSA webinar, I now have an action plan I can put into play at my clubs today! It contained very practical information.
- Kristie Stevens, Owner, Anytime Fitness - Tupelo

The "Raving Fans" webinar was awesome. I was so excited about the content provided that I could barely wait until the end to get started on all the great ideas.
- Scott Christensen, Owner, Anytime Fitness - Suffolk, VA

The webinar with Trina Gray was truly inspiring and motivating. Just when you think you have tried it all it's nice to have a fresh perspective and great marketing ideas.
- Connie Cook, Fitness Director, Fit Athletic Club, Inc. - San Diego

Every club owner, manager and anyone aspiring to grow in the fitness industry must take advantage of all the IHRSA related programs, webinars and tools. Their experience and dedication is the backbone to our ever increasingly important industry.
- Lauren Eller, Fitness Formula

Informative, motivating and easy to attend!
- Dahdri McCormick, Parkpoint Health Club

We're always looking for ways of staying ahead of the competition and new ways of enhancing our members' experience. The Webinars have been a valuable resource.
- James Arrington, Anytime Fitness – Conyers, GA

Excellent seminar! Was a great use of my time. The speaker gave very specific ideas on how to better market our club, how to improve customer service, and the importance of branding our club in the community.
- Stacey Mullet, Super Fitness