With technology constantly changing, many find it hard to keep up with the latest trends and tools that are both convenient and useful. In turn, feeling as though you’re sinking into a sea of overwhelming amounts of new technology and systems leads ultimately to procrastination. Procrastination of wanting to…

  Sure, maybe you as an instructor are passionate about what you teach. But how can you get your students to feel the same way, if they aren’t already? Physical activity or wellness practices is frequently looked at with reluctance, as it isn’t usually associated with the idea of finding…

  The online fitness market is booming and expected to grow by 30% through 2026. According to Global Market Insights, “Rising health concerns coupled with the growing penetration of internet connectivity will boost the market growth.” Balance provides wellness trainers, instructors, and coaches with an all-in-one workflow management platform to…

  Have you ever been scrolling on social media and seen ‘fitness gurus’ with airbrush bodies and toned stomachs? Yeah, us too. Compare the feeling you get from viewing that type of content to when you see a post that makes you smile or inspires you. Completely different feeling, right?…

Building an engaged online community can have a domino effect on your brand and service offerings. As an instructor, building and nurturing your customers can positively impact a wide range of business outcomes: from driving more leads to improving brand loyalty to increasing user retention. As a student, being a…

Creating a thriving online wellness community takes time, and it’s an investment worth making. A recent study by Vanilla Forums shows 58% of online communities say their customers are more loyal to the brand because of their community. A successful online community comes with many benefits, including improved customer retention,…

  When moving any yoga or fitness practice online, as a fitness instructor, you will need to put a value on your time and intellectual property.  This is often a difficult decision and you may find yourself asking, “What’s a fair price? “What is my experience and knowledge worth?” and…

  The fitness industry took a serious turn when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Many fitness instructors and studios were forced to pivot and move classes online, resulting in a permanent change to how the $32 billion industry works. In fact, 72% of fitness clubs are now offering on-demand and livestream…

  When anxious or stressed, our nervous system is involved. The autonomic nervous system has two branches: the sympathetic and the parasympathetic. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for fight-or-flight responses and short-term survival, while the parasympathetic nervous system is at work for rest/digest states and is necessary for long-term…

  Humans are estimated to have used plants medicinally for as long as we have existed.   It’s been said—Mother Earth provides everything we need, in nature, to survive and thrive. I personally like to take the natural route to soothe everyday stressors, so let’s do a brief breakdown of stress…