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How to Streamline Your Business as a Fitness Pro Jul 28, 2021

If 2020 taught us anything, it's that fitness professionals have to be adaptable. The most successful pros have been the ones who've been able to pivot away from close contact classes and training, and reinvent themselves as digital-first entrepreneurs. It's a move that can work for any fitness...

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WIFA Waves Episode 32 | Adia Callahan
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WIFA Waves Episode 32 | Adia Callahan Jul 23, 2021

On episode 32 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Jennifer talk motherhood and work/life balance with Adia Callahan.

Adia exists to empower and support others, specifically black women in finding the freedom to pursue their health and wellness goals. She is the founder and owner of See Me Wellness, as...

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5 Ways to Grow Your Business This Summer Jul 20, 2021

5 ways to grow your business this summer. In the health and fitness world, business can feel like (and sometimes really does) slow down in the summer with clients on vacation, kid schedules and clients not really ready/willing to commit.

I always saw a surge in clients in the beginning of...

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Europe Active's Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Jul 13, 2021

Based on the Community heading of EuropeActive’s Horizon 2025 Sectoral Manifesto, as well as on the association’s core values and commitment to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, Europe Active strives to lead the movement towards Inclusivity, Anti-Discrimination...

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WIFA Waves Episode 31 | Morgan Hills-Adetoye
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WIFA Waves Episode 31 | Morgan Hills-Adetoye Jul 09, 2021

On episode 31 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Kristen welcome back Morgan from maternity leave. As a WIFA OG, Morgan shares her unique WIFA journey and what becoming a mother has taught her over the last few months.

Morgan has a bachelor's degree in Human Development. She has always been intrigued by...

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Confessions of a Writer Jul 05, 2021

Did you know that I learned to read and write in French not English, even though English is my first language? I was in French immersion and that’s how it rolls. My mom eventually got frustrated I think and taught me how to read English when I was in grade 2 as she realized I had no other...

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WIFA Waves Episode 30 | Maike Kumstel
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WIFA Waves Episode 30 | Maike Kumstel Jun 25, 2021

On this episode of WIFA Waves, Jennifer & Lindsey interview Maike Kumstel. Maike is the German ambassador for WIFA and the Co- Creator of the WIFA LEAD program. Her goal is to grow the global community by establishing a WIFA network in Europe and providing a place where women...

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WIFA's Ongoing Commitment to DEI Work Jun 22, 2021

In June 2020, WIFA Founder and CEO Lindsey Rainwater said: When I created WIFA I wanted a safe place for every single woman  in fitness to come and grow in her career, to network and be offered opportunities, and impact her community in a meaningful way. In the past year we put a lot of...

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WIFA Waves Episode 29 | Stephanie Singleton
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WIFA Waves Episode 29 | Stephanie Singleton Jun 11, 2021

In this episode of WIFA Waves, Lindsey and Jennifer talk with WIFA Board member, Stephanie Singleton. After spending 7 years as a CNN producer and experiencing a scary panic attack, Stephanie decided to leave the fast pace of the newsroom for a life of wellness, and follow her passion for...

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DEI Study Deck Jun 01, 2021

We believe the foundation for productive conversations start with understanding the scope of the subject and being on the same page with the definitions.

Even internally we find that we need to stay completely checked-in to these areas.  

WIFA is in the process of conducting our own...

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WIFA Waves Episode 28 | Lisa Dougherty
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WIFA Waves Episode 28 | Lisa Dougherty May 28, 2021

On this episode of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Lindsey close out Women’s Health Month with Lisa Dougherty. Lisa is a leading pioneer and mover and shaker in the medical fitness space. She is the founder of MedFit Network and Medfit Education Foundation. In addition to being a Certified...

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ACE and WIFA Launch New Opportunity to Support Women in Fitness May 19, 2021

San Diego, Calif., May 19, 2021 – American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Women In Fitness Association (WIFA) reached a new milestone in their partnership with the launch of the WIFA Growth Grant, a scholarship that provides current ACE Certified...

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