Peloton is back in the news, and the news isn't good once again. There have been thousands of layoffs, the company is seeking to find yet another CEO, and it is still dealing with lawsuits from the past.

In this special episode, Shannon Fable and I unpack our thoughts on...

- Where virtual as a whole is headed.
- How fitness managers must view the overall product they provide.
- Emphasize the distinct and purposeful programming differences between Apple Fitness+ and Peloton.

How does the above all relate to fitness managers and owners? Listen in to find out!

What are your thoughts? We are genuinely curious.

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As fitness managers, most of us understand the importance of working with our human resources teams to ensure we understand. We can communicate our compensation and benefits plans, but what about when things get dicey? Do you know the federal, state, and local employment laws? Do you know that you can be held accountable for if there is an issue with employee treatment or termination?

I am excited to interview Human Resources expert and consultant Katie Santos, owner of FitnessHR, to learn why it's important for fitness managers to get involved with the human resource teams at their facilities and how to ensure they are up to speed.

Questions I ask Katie:
1) Why is it important for Fitness Managers to get involved with their Human Resources departments and teams?
2) What are the biggest HR mistakes you see Fitness Managers make?
3) What advice do you have for Fitness Managers to navigate convincing upper management and ownership about investing in the management team's HR education?

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The fitness industry has always been a complicated world, but it has become even more complex since the pandemic. Some facilities and businesses have chosen to adjust to this new world, while some are very much stuck in their ways. As a "middle-manager, " we must determine if where we are is the right fit. Life is too short, and there's too much impact gone to waste if we continue to work for companies that don't align with our values, goals, and mission. I'm excited to meet with Victoria Tolbert-Ashley to get real about the state of the industry and how you, as a manager, can assess where you are now, identify if it works for you, and take steps to take action or determine your exit strategy.

Here are the questions I ask Victoria:

1️⃣ You've held many roles in the industry as a consultant and leader of large teams. What does it mean to be a "Value-Driven Fitness Manager"?

2️⃣ You encourage fitness professionals and managers to consider their "exit strategy." How would you describe determining that and the ideas you share with your clients and mentorees?

3️⃣ What are your top 3 recommendations for Fitness Managers to do to determine whether the facility and team they work with align with their values and goals?

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