Assessing Assessments
As a personal trainer, fitness assessments have been one of the toughest things for me to figure out. The personal training certification that I completed suggested doing LOTS of fitness assessments, including weight, body measurements, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, resting heart rate, 3 minute step test, push-up test, sit-up test and flexibility test. So I […]
Finding My Personal Training Niche
If you’ve had a conversation with me lately, chances are I’ve mentioned Jonathan Goodman and what a smart guy I think he is. He started the Personal Training Development Center where he doles out education on how to be successful in your personal training career. I’ve learned more from him than all other resources I’ve […]
GirlPower Fitness Offers Virtual Personal Training
AUSTIN, TX – Jan. 11, 2016 – GirlPower Fitness today announces its offering of Virtual Personal Training. Now anyone can train with GirlPower Fitness’s owner, Whitney Wood Otstott, regardless of location, and reap the benefits of her personal training expertise. GirlPower Fitness is a unique personal training studio that offers a multitude of fitness formats, […]
Making 2016 Your Best Year Yet
Even though we’re still four days away from Christmas, maybe you’re already thinking ahead to 2016 and what the year may hold and perhaps your goals to make it the best year yet. 2015 was certainly a pivotal year for me. I left the public relations and marketing field after 17 years to pursue my […]
Bridal Bootcamp Extravaganza
This past weekend, I had the fun privilege of leading a bride-to-be and 12 members of her wedding party through a private bootcamp. These fun girls were from New Jersey and the bride had chosen Austin as the spot for her bachelorette party. We did 90 second stations with 60 seconds of cardio in between each […]