Want to join our WARRIOR Rhythm Lesson 9 REELS challenge?
Simply remix THIS reel by 9/10 and tag @warriorrhythm

​"Okay, I get it. Not everyone enjoys exercise as much as I do, and not everyone wants to lift weights. But there are so many reasons why everyone should!
Some of the benefits of a consistent resistance training program include:

• 🏹maintaining muscle mass as we age
• 🏹mood elevation!!! Lifting weights boosts those mood busting hormones, and for some can be a great tool to combat stress and anxiety
• 🏹it strengthens your muscles and joints, meaning we are more functional across the age continuum (think about trying to get up out of a chair, or get up off of the floor, or carry a heavy sack of groceries into the house from the car)
• 🏹resistance training stimulates bone growth and helps to fight the effects of age related osteoporosis
• 🏹it helps your body to burn excess fat stores and helps with weight loss and management
• 🏹it improves your cardiovascular health

According to the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines, each major muscle group should be trained 2-3 days per week, with a special focus on multi joint movements. Why? Because that is how we move in life! Intensity varies based on an individuals age and other general health considerations, but we can reap the benefits of strength and resistance training at ANY age!"
- Heather Shields,
Master Trainer

August 5-7, WARRIORS make history.  We rocked the DCAC Fitness Convention. 
This was the first in person fitness conference since the global COVID19 pandemic.  We had 4 sessions. Each of which overflowed out into the hallways.  There were 30 WARRIOR instructors from around the country that came.
We sweat together, laughed and even cried.  This even felt like a major milestone for our brands.  

It’s very hard to summarize a day like today because there is so much emotion involved. And I’m always overly sentimental (heightened by exhaustion and endorphins) when I sit down to post.
Today we 🎥 filmed WARRIOR Strength Lesson 6.

🏹Get certified 

WARRIOR Strength has grown so much!!! I honestly think it’s because it’s just SO simple to teach and our online certification is so accessible for everyone!


Lesson 4: the dawn of a new era. It comes with:
•NEW Trainer Tips video content for the certification course
•NEW full class video
•NEW shareable Sizzle reel and marketing materials
•the usual insane playlist
•the usual class notes
•the usual custom timer
•the usual slides for virtual classes
•the usual Get Pumped tracker
•the usual amazing support for fellow Warriors!!! ?


www.warriorinstructors.com

My official trademark for WARRIOR Strength arrived in the mail yesterday. 
Truth: I didn’t know how to do ANY of this when I set about launching these programs. Many steps have been terrifying. That ol’ adage “you don’t have to see the whole staircase to take the next step” has been my mantra.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you, for supporting the WARRIOR effort and encouraging me. 

 🏹WARRIOR Rhythm: a certification for a wild and untraditional yoga-based format 
⏱ WARRIOR Strength: a certification for a unique HIIT and weight lifting format 
⚙️ WARRIOR Revolution: (coming soon) music and notes for certified cycle instructors

Taking my leggings off for this official announcement ,
I am proudly representing the Fitness Business Podcast  (#fbpfanatic) which is basically my alma mater 🏻‍-let me explain...

With over 700,000 downloads this podcast is THE resource for fitness managers, owners, and club operators. 

Years ago I went from a GroupX manager at a small club making 🥜, to a bigger chain due to a buyout, and then, rather fortuitously, to my soulmate Athletic Club @dac_eugene - a family owned, historic building, 100,000 sq feet spanning two city blocks, with 8 group fitness studios in the heart of downtown Eugene . I wanted to be a better leader and as my responsibilities grew from GroupX to Small Group, to Personal Training to #allthingsfitness, I quickly realized that I needed to have a fuller understanding of overall club operations. I needed to know how the whole engine worked (from facilities maintenance to food and beverage, to locker rooms and towel service, to the welcome desks etc). Enter FPB! I started binge consuming episodes and my confidence in my role grew. 

So today, it’s with with excitement and gratitude that I take on this temporary role with 6 international leaders that I’m super honored to be listed among 🤩:
@sfable 
@rebecca.garitypinto 
@thefunctionroompt 
@marisahoff 
@salesdad44 
@audrey.cairn 
Thank you FBP: 
@activemanagement 
@dorinuge 
@chantalbrodrickfitness 
@jstowellfitbiz 
@sarahpell14