I consider myself an introvert, but after these last six months of shutdown/lockdown/quarantine, I admit: I miss people.

As a fitness professional, our gyms and fitness communities have experienced varying but significant changes over the last several months. Some are still closed; some are open with restrictions; some are open with gym floor only but no classes; but few look the same as they did a year ago.

Today’s guest, Kyle Wood, is a leader in the fitness industry. He not only educates fitnesses professionals but also provides ideas for running boot camps (see below for links). I reached out to Kyle to chat about this changing dynamic to help us find our “new normal.” I quickly discovered Kyle likes taking conversations beyond the surface level, which I am always up for. Even though we talk shop a little, you’ll be able to come up with some ways to connect to your people, whether that’s virtually, in person or a combination of both.

We discuss:

• Shifting from fitness looks-based marketing to more positive aspects
• How shaming doesn’t create health changes
• Unique ideas to create community without being able to high five or work out together
• The power of high-fives
• Creating a safe space to share struggles
• Keeping perspective
• What to expect in the fitness industry when things open up
• Kyle’s one wish as a trainer for his clients
• What “taking care of myself” looks like

Find a little grace in your health!

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About Kyle:

Using his innate talent to connect people and dots Kyle Wood is, in simplest terms, a problem solver.​

For the past decade he has been a leader in the fitness industry through his website Bootcamp Ideas. It’s the go-to site for tens of thousands of group fitness trainers around the world when they are looking for training ideas, advice and inspiration. He has since released BootCraft, a curated group fitness workout idea database and loving community of trainers.

His core values are Connection and Belonging. These values show up regularly in his work when he lifts up members of his communities to share and be leaders too. He’s also a dad of one, a husband, a video game enthusiast, a board game connoisseur, a hiker, a writer and a deep conversation lover.

Links and resources mentioned

• Trainers Tribe
• Bootcampideas.com
• Bootcraft.co
• KyleWood.me

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Amy