Aug 4 | The Monday Report

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FITLETE Professional Update

The Resource Nexus

— Adding end of Q3 and Q4 live events, and workshops for the event maps. Some organizations have already made some updates to their 2026 event timelines, which is always lovely to see and plan for, as some certification organizations have their certification period ending at the end of next year, 2026.

• In-Person Events for August:

  • 1st—Body Positive Fitness Alliance: Inclusive Fitpro Summit

  • 1st—Fitcon: Annual Fitcon

  • 2nd—National Fitness Productions: TheFitExpo Anaheim

  • 6th—International Society of Behavioral Medicine: Annual Congress

  • 7th—Society For Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology: Annual Meeting

  • 8th— Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists: Annual Meeting

  • 9th— Fitness Conventions Inc: FitPro Fusion DC

  • 11th—Conference Design: 16th National Allied Health Conference

  • 18th—National Wellness Institute: Annual Wellness Summit

  • 20th—Sports Leaders Summits: Business of Sport Summit

  • 21st—SCW Fitness Education: SCW Dallas Mania

  • 26th—International Union Of Nutritional Sciences: International Congress of Nutrition

  • 26th—International Association For The Philosophy Of Sport: Annual Meeting

  • 26th—National Strength And Conditioning Association: Tactical Annual Training

  • 28th—Joan & Augustine Pro Academy: The Strength Summit

  • 28th—International Health, Racquet And Sportsclub Association: Fitness Brazil Latin American Conference & Trade Show

FITLETE Radio

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— Episode 3 is OUT!

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Fantastic podcasts I heard last week:

1. Sigma Nutrition Radio— #571: Is Zone 2 Training Actually Best for Health? – Prof. Brendon Gurd

   1. Prof. Brendon Gurd, an exercise physiologist at Queen's University, questions the hype around Zone 2 training, comparing its actual health benefits to popular beliefs. He discusses exercise intensity's effect on VO2 max, the value of active lifestyles over strict zones, and considerations of aging and recovery. Gurd stresses individual fitness levels influence training success, advocating a balanced approach for better health.

2. Founders— #395 How Geniuses and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport

   1. Discover how three outsiders revolutionized Formula One. Colin Chapman, the 'mad scientist', transformed car design with innovative engineering. Bernie Ecclestone turned a chaotic system into a billion-dollar empire, rewriting the rules of the game. Dietrich Mateschitz of Red Bull challenged norms and led his team to dominate. The podcast explores their daring strategies, power struggles, and the legacy that turned F1 into a multi-billion-dollar spectacle.

3. The Real Science of Sport Podcast— The Science of Cramp

   1. Explore exercise-associated muscle cramps, a confusing issue for athletes. Discover new theories on causes, from fatigue to neural factors. Learn how remedies like pickle juice work via the oropharyngeal reflex. The text also debunks electrolyte myths and questions classic prevention methods. Get tips to personalize strategies for better performance.

4. Founders— #394 An Orphan Who Built An Empire: Leonardo Del Vecchio and The Founding of Luxottica

   1. Discover the story of an orphan who built an eyewear empire, transforming glasses from necessity to fashion. Learn how partnerships and hard work fueled his rise, with meticulous control and bold acquisitions. His innovation and pursuit of excellence made him a global industry titan.

5. The Ready State Podcast— Dr. Emily Splichal: Foot Health is the Gateway to Improved Performance and Cognitive Function

   1. Dr. Emily Splichal, founder of Naboso Technology, emphasizes foot health, highlighting foot strength for balance and cognition. She debunks footwear myths, noting shoes can weaken feet. Providing tips on barefoot living, exercises, and sensory stimulation, Emily offers practical advice for better movement and health. Foot health is vital to overall well-being.

Here’s a link to download Snipd, the podcast app I use to make a “notebook” of A.I. transcripts, bookmarks within episodes, and take notes on each podcast I hear! They have a free app you can use or, with this link, you get 1 month of their Premium version for free: 1 Free Month Of Premium Snipd.

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Personal Update

— This week involved a lot of “side work.” To me, side work is tasks necessary to do the main work I want to do. For example, I have no desire to be on camera or in exercise videos, but if I want to grow my online training app and serve both in-person and online clients, I need to create content like exercise demos. I understand this is part of the work, but sometimes I think, “this wasn’t what I signed up for” when I originally wanted to be a coach and trainer. I wanted to focus on training people, not on setting up, recording, editing, re-shooting, and publishing videos. Still, completing this “side work,” such as videos, helps me serve my clients better and improves the quality of my coaching. It allows me to excel as a coach, and the better I am at coaching, the more impactful I can be for my clients.

Do you ever get taken aback by the amount of “side work” you have to do?

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