- Live Facebook discussions to explore personal stories and experience as women in the fitness industry
- Guest speakers will provide advice for women trainers based on real world experience
- Discussion will tie into larger issue of equity, diversity and inclusion within the health and fitness world
WHAT:
In recognition of May being Women’s Health Month, the American Council on Exercise announced a new dialogue series centered on women’s health and women fitness professionals. The series consists of three Facebook Live discussions, with each focusing on different specialties – personal trainers, health coaches and group fitness instructors. Hosted by members of ACE’s team, these inspiring talks explore the challenges women face in the fitness industry, address the importance of representation and provide insightful tips for aspiring fitness professionals. The series will be live on ACE’s Facebook Page.
WHY:
This series aims to continue ACE’s discourse around equity, diversity and inclusion by amplifying the voices of female fitness professionals. According to a 2018 article by MVP Sports Clubs, the vast majority of personal trainers, health coaches and group fitness instructors are women. The same article states that men outnumber women on most executive teams within the fitness industry, especially in CEO positions. This disparity between working fitness professionals and fitness industry executives who are women is just one of the challenges faced by women in the fitness industry.
QUOTE:
ACE believes in equitable opportunities for success in the fitness industry,” says Amanda Cass, ACE executive vice president of central services. “On behalf of the 50,000-plus ACE Certified Professionals® who are women, ACE is honored to amplify women’s experiences and begin a conversation for change.”
DIALOGUES:
Topic: Challenges and representation in the fitness industry
- When: May 11 at 10 a.m. PDT
- Guest Speakers:
- Megan Gamble – ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, NPC bodybuilding competitor and coach, and the founding partner of POWER FitCamp
- Lindsay Rainwater – experienced business advisor, executive coach and the founder of The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA)
Topic: Promoting health equity through health and wellness coaching
- When: May 18 at 10 a.m. PDT
- Guest Speaker:
- Maxie Blasini – ACE Certified Health Coach and Functional Training Specialist, and founder of Vibrancy Health & Wellness
Topic: Inspiring the world through group fitness
- When: May 25 at 10 a.m. PDT
- Guest Speaker:
- Jenny Ford – ACE Certified Health Coach and AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
The American Council on Exercise is a nonprofit organization with global reach that works to improve physical-activity levels by certifying exercise professionals and health coaches, publishing original research, convening experts on physical activity health, working directly with community groups, and advocating for policies to get people from all walks of life moving. The 90,000 exercise professionals and health coaches certified by ACE are among the most respected in the world of fitness, helping people embrace physical activity and adopt healthier lifestyles. For more information, call 800-825-3636 or visit ACEfitness.org. AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE, ACE and ACE logos are Registered Trademarks of the American Council on Exercise.