A dangerous member, booties, a pit-bull in the gym, and the traits of successful personal trainers.

TOPICS
Work with a baby (1:45)
A cohesive client group (5:28)
Pushy & disruptive members (8:49)
Cardio dangers (13:23)
A dangerous member (15:26)
Traits of a successful trainer (18:58)
Newbie Soreness & Bootie talk (22:22)
Evasive clients (26:41)
She won’t switch sides(35:28)
Dealing with ‘Mikes’ (40:06)

Next episode July 6th! We are taking a break to make some formatting changes. Please let us know what you like about the podcast and suggestions on how to improve. Your feedback and reviews are valuable. Thank you so much!

Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email thingsingyms@gmail.com, or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms. I can't wait to hear from you:)

Hansen is a certified personal trainer with 10 + years of experience who trains at @afcore

The truth of owning a gym, shocking things that happen at staff events, ‘borrowing’ gym equipment, and awkward conversations with unpleasant-smelling members.

TOPICS
Cleaning towels for showering (1:02)
Building a team (2:49)
Events that reveal a person’s character (5:29)
An alternative to mugs (13:52)
Borrowing and stealing equipment (16:49)
The most common complaint (21:18)
Shocking aspects of owning a gym (26:18)
Would Scott do anything differently? (31:27)
It’s a hard NO to business partners (32:31)
She Won't Switch Sides| Next episode April 6 (44:54)

What's your story? We love listener gym stories & comments. Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email thingsingyms@gmail.com, or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms. Thank you for listening, I can't wait to hear from you!

Scott Stewart owns two Anytime Fitness gyms in downtown Calgary, Canada @afcore & @afbeltline

Random and bizarre things gym managers deal with and do themselves, clients that name exercises, things that happen with shoes, and dealing with trainer stereotypes.

TOPICS
Elaine Lands a plane (2:35)
Inappropriate water bottle use (8:04)
Gym management & shoe thieving (14:59)
Sex with demon, vegetable medley, or Brad Pitt? (31)
We love our clients (35:31)
The first time Curtis was hit on (39:47)
Swearing with your eyes (42:10)
Clients hiding cake (44:01)
Trainers are not judging you (45:39)
My Ex-Boss | Next episode March 16 (50:02)

What's your story? We love listener gym stories & comments. Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email thingsingyms@gmail.com, or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms. Thank you for listening, I can't wait to hear from you!

Curtis Anderson is a gym manager and personal trainer certified in nutrition and weight loss @curtzy50 Curtis is also a guest on Dec 15th episode Please Don't Cry