Apr 9 2024
2024 Fitness Industry Predictions with Robb Mcgeary
SummaryIn this conversation, Rob and the Ghost of mentor future discuss the state of the fitness industry in January and the challenges coaches face during this time. They highlight the misconception that January is a great month for sales and emphasize the importance of understanding the mindset of potential clients. They also discuss the quality of fitness education and coaching, noting that while education is improving, the overall quality of coaching may be declining. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the rise of good coaches and the decline of online coaches, as well as the importance of therapy and the misconceptions about coaching. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various themes in the fitness industry. They highlight the arrogance in the industry and the tendency to judge others without understanding their circumstances. They also talk about the rise of pointless labels and trends, such as forest bathing and zone 2 training. The conversation then shifts to the emergence of the 18-year-old longevity coach and the increasing interest in biohacking. Finally, they discuss the trend of the hybrid athlete and the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of supplements. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various themes and trends in the fitness industry. They explore the impact of pesticides and nutrient deficiency on health, the misuse of supplementation, the resurgence of HIIT training, the labeling of health advice as conspiracies, the importance of understanding and applying research, the shift towards group coaching, the potential return to one-to-one personal training, and the impact of AI on the industry. They also highlight the rise of lazy personal trainers and the need for individualized and evidence-informed approaches to training and coaching.Chapters00:00Introduction and Busy Start to the Year01:00The Disappointment of January for Coaches03:26The Majority of People Are Not Ready to Buy06:26The Importance of Helping Others07:39The Shift in the Fitness Education Industry10:45The Rise of Good Coaches and the Decline of Online Coaches11:31The Quality of Coaching vs. the Quality of Education19:51The Rise of Good Coaches and the Decline of Online Coaches (Continued)21:46The Importance of Therapy and the Misconceptions About Coaching25:13The Importance of Therapy and the Misconceptions About Coaching (Continued)26:06The Need for Experience and Real-Life Lessons27:18The Importance of Understanding Different Professions28:34Arrogance in the Fitness Industry32:46Pointless Labels and Trends36:17Zone 2 Training and Biohacking38:23The Rise of the 18-Year-Old Longevity Coach41:05The Rise of the Hybrid Athlete46:43The Supplement Debate50:03Impact of Pesticides and Nutrient Deficiency51:13Supplementation and Misuse52:34Resurgence of HIIT Training54:07Labeling Health Advice as Conspiracies56:13Understanding and Applying Research59:06Shift towards Group Coaching01:02:27Return to One-to-One Personal Training01:09:14AI's Impact on the Fitness Industry01:13:03The Rise of Lazy Personal TrainersSupport the showGet in touch by heading to...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsleyduttonYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCUTkN8Dcin4LSHBt0-Q46QEmail: https: Simon@madecoaching.comWebsite: www.madecoaching.com