Comments on: What Does The Fitness Industry Need Most? (Part 1)

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:15:41 +0000

Great post John!

I’m interested in being more of an “educator” myself. I think a critical piece of the puzzle that is missing is educating clients about their own anatomy and physiology. Once clients understand basic principles about how their bodies work, they can begin to take control for themselves. Until then, they’re lost, looking for more gurus.

By: John

John — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:35:00 +0000

I’ve had a similar transition into physical living as you Andrea – little support locally, tons of support online. I hope that continues to change!

And yes, I know of Arthur. I’m looking forward to his book coming out early next year.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:55:03 +0000

Well said John! It’s a perfect summary about the change we need.
And the sub-cultures aren’t just angry (like me) – they grew bigger during the last years. Years ago I thought about getting a certification as a fitness trainer. But what the industry was not at all what I looked for. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted but I knew what I didn’t want.
Thanks to the the growing internet communities. There I discovered a different world. I found the poeple and the philosophies I thought I had always looked for: RKC, IKFF, RMax, MovNat, Paleo, Primal etc. The online communities were the only ressources I had because in my area there is only “the industry”. But the fitness industry is a business, not a playground. The more clients you get the better – if they pay for the contract and don’t show up often. Exercise and nutrition is made terribly complicated. The idea is making the clients dependent on the “expert’s” knowledge as much and as long as possible.

Yes I got on board but I had to do it all by myself. In my area there weren’t any members of the sub-cultures until recently. But things are changing slowly. There is at least one other person who trains CST (so we are two :-)) and there is one gym who offers kettlebell training, a small crossfit group and a parkour community. At least a beginning.

Talking about health and vitality – do you know Art de Vany and his Evolutionary Fitness? A great example for successful aging.
http://www.arthurdevany.com/?page_id=2

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/diet_and_fitness/article4523487.ece

By: John

John — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:00:55 +0000

Thanks Dean.

re: movnat workout video

Erwan Le Corre commented on it, telling me that I’ve got a lot to learn ;)

I’d have to agree with him!

By: Dean

Dean — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:02:33 +0000

Great post. BTW, I love the video you recently posted of your MovNat inspired workout………. great stuff