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Your Power is a Privilege. Jan 15, 2019

“Ok, bosslady.”
I rankled at the term, a trigger silently pulled in response to being called that name, despite sensing good-naturedness behind the accusation. The term, for me, conjures up restriction, enforcement, lack of free will, subservience - all words that are completely at...

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A Grateful Glance Back at 2018 Jan 08, 2019

Wow what a year!! We at SoulBody feel blessed to be working with our forward thinking "family" of clubs such as GoodLife Fitness, Gold's Gyms, YMCAs, Merritt Clubs, Brick Bodies and many other gyms and studios all over the globe. We are proud to be a part of their Group Fitness space as these...

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Feature Friday Jan 04, 2019

WIFA is proud to feature two lovely ladies that are doing great things. Read on to learn about WIFA members, Linda Shelton and Jomana Elwenni!

Inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in March of 2007, Linda Shelton stands as one of the country’s leading exercise...

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Feature Friday Dec 28, 2018

WIFA is proud to feature two lovely ladies that are doing great things. Read on to learn about WIFA members, Cindy Sullivan and Amanda Vogel!

Empowering clients on their journey to fitness, health and wellbeing….Fitness can and should be fun! The decision to get and stay fit can...

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5 Paradigm Shifts to go from Trainer to Entrepreneur Dec 26, 2018

Hi beautiful chica’s, I hope you are having a most amazing day.

Many of you have shared you are contemplating owning your own business. Or opening your own studio. Or becoming a professional speaker.

And, as a fellow entrepreneur and business owner, I get so freakin excited more women are...

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Feature Friday Dec 21, 2018

WIFA is proud to feature two lovely ladies that are doing great things. Read on to learn about WIFA members, Jennifer Urmston Lowe and Jani Roberts!

Jennifer Urmston Lowe has been with Sports & Fitness Insurance (SFIC) as a licensed insurance agent insuring health clubs and fitness...

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Chakras, Spirituality, Religion Dec 11, 2018

Ok, I will admit it.  During the beginning of my 200-hour yoga teacher training journey, my focus was on learning the moves so that I could become a yoga teacher and have a regular class at the YMCA.  Sure, I knew there was a spiritual component and I was excited to work on my...

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Feature Friday Dec 07, 2018

WIFA is proud to feature two lovely ladies that are doing great things. Read on to learn about WIFA members, Kelly Thorne and Charlene Kopansky!


Kelly is a developer who builds Fitness infrastructure, branding and leadership strategies. She's always been committed to fitness, nutrition...

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Words Matter! Mastering Inclusive Cueing. Dec 04, 2018

When teaching a choreographed class, the instructors ability to cue to a group of people made up of different learning styles and fitness levels can make or break a class. Most of us aren’t born with the ability to cue beautifully while teaching to music, but it can be learned and...

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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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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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