Our guest this week is Geralyn Coopersmith, a pioneer in the group fitness training world. Based out of Oregon, she is VP of Fitness Staff Development at EXOS. She’s worked with big brands throughout her career, spanning from Equinox to Nike to Flywheel Sports.
She is the author of “Fit and Female” and has shared her fitness expertise on many media productions including: “Simplify Your Life”, the Today Show, Fox & Friends, and the Dr. Oz Show.

She sits down with us to discuss her journey, the evolution of movement in group fitness training, and where she sees the industry heading.

So let’s get going with today’s episode of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.

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CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 Intro
00:04:31 Her 30 year career https://amzn.to/3udv9T2
00:06:29 Mentoring trainers
00:09:40 When education doesn't prepare you
00:12:15 How the fitness trainer has evolved
00:15:27 Gym culture and fitness entertainment
00:18:52 Trainers lacking confidence
00:22:43 Having the right tools
00:27:51 How has her curriculum changed
00:35:19 Functional perspective
00:39:41 The quick changes we can make in a client
00:43:29 Who are trainers now?
00:44:44 Fitness industry is the wild wild west
00:51:24 What is changing in movement?
00:56:00 The future of the fitness industry
01:00:49 Corporate wellness/ Movement snacks

SHOW NOTES & LINKS

FMS Level 1 Course: https://hubs.ly/H0HCrB30
Geralyn Coopersmith: https://coopersmithconsulting.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fitfemale?s=20
"Do What you Love, The Money will Follow": https://amzn.to/3m8OpOW
"Fit and Female" by Geralyn Coopersmith: https://amzn.to/3rFdCBK
Team EXOS: https://www.teamexos.com

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