We are well on our way to cold, flu and COVID season. It is inevitable that you or someone on your staff will not feel well over the next couple of months. Now is a great time to give your staff some guidelines on when it is OK to come to work when they are…
Fit Pros….last week I gave details on the latest email I sent to our staff about how to approach our new (again) mask mandate here in Washington State. This week, I want to share the mask mandate informational email I sent to clients and the video I posted on our Northwest Personal Training Facebook page….
It feels like we are on repeat right? Back to masks at fitness facilities? Here in Washington State our Governor recently announced that masks are required indoors whether individuals are vaccinated or not. Governors across the country are making similar decisions. Don’t forget to sign up to automatically receive my latest blog post in your…
What to do about masks at your fitness facility is most likely the question many of you are facing right now. Depending on where you are located….you may have the option to not require masks for vaccinated staff and clients. That is the situation here in Washington state. So, how do you navigate this to…
Here in Washington State all fitness facilities were forced to close when our COVID numbers increased. We worked diligently with the Washington Fitness Alliance to explain why we should remain open. In the end….we were able to reopen on January 11th! To celebrate and as a way to catch the attention of our clients (and…
Here in Washington state….health and fitness facilities have been forced to close for the last month or so. I believe that we must take COVID-19 seriously and wish we could stay open. We are part of the solution and not the problem. We know know that at Northwest Personal Training we can provide a…
We recently learned (despite much effort on our part) that fitness facilities in Washington state must close again. I know that many fitness facilities across the country are facing similar shut downs. We are extremely disappointed, but we have to work with what we have and move forward. I gave these words of encouragement and…
The fitness industry is seeing huge changes right now. We are being pushed to find different ways to help our clients live fit and healthy lives. We are months into this pandemic and I hope you have embraced the changes forced on our industry and maybe even found new revenue streams for your business! …
Restrictions, messaging and compliance surrounding face masks has been less than consistent across the country. Some fitness facilities don’t require a mask at all, some only when you are checking in and out or when you are in common areas and can’t maintain 6 feet distance, and others require them at all times, even during…
Many governors across the country have mandated masks to be worn in all indoor, public locations to help stop the spread of Covid-19. That leads many of us to ask whether or not there are any safety risks associated with exercising with a mask on. As fitness professionals we should have a response ready when…
