What makes you tick?

[yumove]

Hi everybody, I'm doing some research on Fitness Professionals ie Personal Trainers, Group fitness instructors, Gym owners etc I'm looking to find information to the following questions:

1. What websites do you visit to find information on the industry, industry trends, industry news etc also websites you visit daily, or in your spare time

2. What magazines do you read?

3. What do you do in your spare time, any interests/hobbies ie Fashion, Sports, Entertainment etc you may have

4. How much do you pay a year to belong to Industry Associations?

5. How do you handle work/life balance?

6. Are you informed on what is happening in the industry, is this information easily accessible?

If any of you are able to answer any of the above questions or have any other info you feel is relevant on the work and lifestyle of a fitness professional, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks very much.

[fitnation]

:cool:Men's Fitness Australia have brought out their first copy this month, it is quite good some really good articles on nutrition, training and fitness. One of the better fitness magazines I have read. I have been a gym junkie for years and although I don't work in the industry I have passed Cert 3 and 4 and would like to do a Diploma. Virgin Active are opening in December in French's Forest and in Bourke Street early next year. When Virgin enter the market they are promising some really big things in Australia. At the moment the rate of new gyms opening seems to have slowed somewhat, possibly due to the downturn. It shouldn't be too long before we are unundated with 24 hour gyms as Jetts and Anytime vy for market position. In terms of new trends, I would look at Australian Kettlebells.com.au, there is some useful stuff on training which is hardcore and given time this type of trainig will really takeoff. Crossfit has a great website and has heaps of workouts to try if you dare. Bodywall and Suspension training look like they will be popular new trends to come.:)