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Feature Friday Nov 30, 2018

WIFA is proud to feature two lovely ladies that are doing great things. Read on to learn about, WIFA members, Freyja Spence and Jen Bacon!

Freyja has been a Health Coach in Canada since 2006, after attending the University of Guelph for an HBSc in Human Kinetics. She works with a wide...

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“So, when are you going to have a baby?” Nov 27, 2018

In a list of questions I am commonly asked, I guarantee you that the one in the title above is asked of me at least once a week, sometimes twice. Which is fair enough. I am 38 years old and have been happily married to the same man for almost 11 years now who has been in my life in some way for...

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Special Edition Feature Friday: Meet the WIFA Global Ambassadors Nov 23, 2018

The Women in Fitness Association is grateful to announce our global ambassador program! Read on to learn more about the women representing WIFA globally.

Innovative Australian Fitness Entrepreneur, experienced Distributor & Marketing Agent for Fitness Programs, Business Development ,...

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Raise Your Star Nov 20, 2018

How do you ensure you stand out to move up?

As a Master facilitator in Communication and Leadership as well as an Executive coach, I love enabling women to speak up and I am fascinated with our occasional habit of engaging self-perceptions that limit our confidence and hold us silent.

There are a...

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Feature Friday Nov 16, 2018

WIFA is proud to feature two lovely ladies that are doing great things. Read on to learn about, WIFA members, Lori Lowell and Katie Vaas.

To continue to build and operate state of the art fitness facilities. To continue to further educate fitness professionals in the areas of group fitness...

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How I Overcame My Fear of Public Speaking Nov 13, 2018

In September, I had the chance to speak on a PR/media panel at the MINDBODY BOLD conference in San Diego. It was a huge milestone because for the first time, I was able to speak in front of a large group of people without completely panicking from anxiety.

This is a milestone that’s been...

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Feature Friday Nov 09, 2018

WIFA is proud to feature two lovely ladies that are doing great things. Read on to learn about, WIFA members, Suzanne Hosley and Angie Pattengale.

I was born in Montreal, Canada and moved to Asia over 30 years ago. 
I am passionate about helping people learn and develop. I started in...

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Tech for Trainers Nov 06, 2018

I’m certain experts have given you great advice regarding the power and usefulness of technology in our field. I, however, will not. And I love technology. The efficiency and multitasking it allows makes me swoon as a small-business owner. Learning from tech experts is a joy for me as an...

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Feature Friday Nov 02, 2018

WIFA is proud to feature two lovely ladies that are doing great things. Read on to learn about, WIFA members, Deborah Goldberg and Keli Roberts!

Innovative Australian Fitness Entrepreneur, experienced Distributor & Marketing Agent for Fitness Programs, Business Development , Merchandise...

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Mindfulness Practices for Kids: Why We Need to Start Them Young Oct 30, 2018

I’ve been struck recently by the importance of the TD Bank ads surrounding teaching our children about money. Speaking for myself, I can certainly say I learned the hard way on this road. Interestingly enough, until the last few years we’ve also maintained the same attitude around...

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Feature Friday Oct 26, 2018

WIFA is proud to feature two lovely ladies that are doing great things. Read on to learn about, WIFA members, Marisa Hoff and Valorie Gutzman.

I have had the opportunity to be a part of the health & fitness industry for the last eight years and I love it! I have been an intricate part of...

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Be Selfish Now so You’ll Be Selfless Eventually Oct 23, 2018

Selfishness and selflessness are two sides of the same coin. As the ancient Taoist religion of China teaches us, there is no such thing as something completely good or something completely bad. There cannot be darkness without light, as there cannot be hot without cold. The same thing holds...

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