health club – RICH TOLA

On today’s Tola Talks, Rich shares his insights on how to secure a job teaching group fitness classes, drawing from over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. The discussion covers the importance of certification (fitness & CPR), creating a compelling resume, and the necessity of proactive job searching through direct outreach to gyms and fitness studios. Tola emphasizes the value of networking and persistence in the job search process, encouraging listeners to stay motivated and keep trying until they succeed. And you will succeed, if you follow his advice.

Watch now and discover: → Getting a job in group fitness requires certification (including CPR). → Create a professional resume with a positive photo, and dress appropriately when applying for jobs. → Persistence is key; keep applying until you succeed. → Substituting classes can lead to permanent positions. → Visit gyms and studios in person to apply, and follow up with managers via email after submitting your resume in-person.

Or shall I say, Belle of the Gym. Let me explain:

The other day I saw this elderly woman working out in the gym and I thought to myself, wow, this woman really knows what she’s doing and she’s definitely a regular. It was the third time I had seen her this week.

I was definitely curious, so I introduced myself and asked Belle a few questions. Because when a fitness dude like me who’s worked-out or practiced Yoga every single day for the past 40 years (that’s no bullshit), sees a fitness dudette who’s well into her 70’s, well, I’m impressed.

Check it out. Belle has osteoporosis and says she knows the importance of lifting weights to stay strong so she works out three times a week. Yes, three times a week, every week.

And it shows.

When I asked if she ever misses a workout, she said, “Sometimes I slip and slide around a little bit with my days, but I always go three times a week. I have to.” Belle also said her body is not what it used to be so sometimes she feels it the next day. Similar to my own Mom who goes to the gym every week and has done so for the past 30 years, her body often feels it the next day too.

But no worries, because you gotta keep going. Your strength and youth depends on it.

So take if from Belle and “have fun with it!” And even though my Tola Yoga workouts may be too intense for her (I agreed), Belle says “mix it up with different exercises like the machines, treadmill or these bikes that let you ride through the parks of San Francisco (her favorite).”

Kudos to you Belle and everyone else getting your workout groove on every week!

Happy Mother’s Day everyone 🙂 Peace – R

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Working out with “Belle of the Ball”