Some thoughts and discussions from me.
Some News + Views + an Interval Workout
Good morning! 
I owe you guys an update, especially since I teased about it here and here. Let me be frank with you: things have been just a little tough lately.
There are were three main things that have been weighing heavily on me lately. Now there’s two, because one of them is looking up. That one is my job as a personal trainer. Since moving, business has been…pretty slow. What I thought was going to be a flourishing opportunity has been, well, the opposite. The member traffic where I was training just wasn’t what I’d been told, and unfortunately the interest in personal training there has been far less than I expected.
At first I rode it out, just putting in my time, trying to get some more clients. But after about 4 weeks, I started to look elsewhere to supplement my income. I talked to about a dozen businesses, gyms, and people, and throughout the entire time, I promised myself I would take my time, and find a place that really fits me. A place I could really see myself growing and being successful. And last week I found that place:
The view from where I’ll be teaching and training.
That’s right! I’ll now be teaching a few group fitness classes a week, along with PT as I pick up clients
Like I said, I’d talked to many gyms and people, and just got a great vibe from this place – one that really fit me as a trainer. After taking a few of the classes that I’ll be teaching, I start tomorrow morning! Here’s a little sampling of what one of the classes I’ll be teaching is like:
Since I’m an independent contractor, I’m also still going to be training the clients that I’d previously had at the other gym.
More news: I started a neighborhood boot camp!
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I live in a new, urban development-type neighborhood, where it’s a tight-knit community – (hello neighborhood Friday night happy hours!) I sent out an email to the group, and got TONS of positive feedback about boot camp. For now it’s only on Saturday mornings, but if it turns out to be a hit, I might look into doing more with it. I’m SO excited to start 
Speaking of – it’s time to go! Teaching my first class this morning – yay I’m also hoping to catch a CorePower yoga class at some point today.
Has there ever been a time where you’ve been in a job that wasn’t what you expected?
Yay for being proactive and making your own opportunities!
yay! so happy for you and the new gym! and a neighborhood bootcamp sounds so fun! can i come?!
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Of course 😉 Then you can teach us all how to do handstands!
Woohoo! Sounds like you have lots of new opportunities to be excited about now. I think a neighborhood boot camp sounds like a blast! Are you willing to discuss travel to make this happen here?? 🙂
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i kinda feeling honored that i knew this news beforehand. teehee. SO HAPPY! ANd love the workout!
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How exciting! Good for you for searching for a gym you are happy with. It’s not easy starting out as a personal trainer in a new location so I give you tons of credit! I’m sure you’ll be packed with clients in no time!
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AHH having just moved as well I GET THIS MORE THAN YOU KNOW.
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Congrats on finding the right fit! What an awesome view too 🙂
i’m incredibly happy (and a little jealous) for you!!! Boulder has a special place in my heart – can I come crash a class?
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Please! Actually, come co-teach with me 🙂
Ooo how exciting! I’m so thankful that I have my manager work to fall back on as well. Building up a client base takes a long time and it can be frustrating. Hang in there – I know you’ll get heaps of new clients from your classes!
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Congrats that is exciting! I think you are working hard to put yourself out there and its paying off 🙂 Only onward and upward!
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Congrats on the new job! And that is so cool, neighborhood boot camp! What a great idea, I wish I lived in your neighborhood ’cause I would definitely be there!
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ahhh, me too!! 🙂
Good luck with teaching this morning! Awesome that you were able to find a better-fitting job!
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Congratulations! And that Boot Camp sounds like so much fun. One more reason why my husband and I have to make the move to CO!
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I agree! 😉
a neighborhood boot camp sounds like a blast! I wish there was one of them around here!
Teaching a Saturday morning bootcamp in your neighborhood is such an awesome idea! I can definitely see that being a hit. Plus, you can’t beat the view from your new gym. Congrats on all that.
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That’s awesome Paige!! I love how you just made your own opportunities and went with it. Good luck in all your new classes, and that neighborhood bootcamp thing sounds AMAZING! I wish I was your neighbor 🙂
congrats! this new gym sounds like its going to be a great fit for you! I love that you started a bootcamp, I am sure your neighbors love it! I wish I lived in Colorado so I could go to your classes!
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Me too! You should probably move here 😉
That’s great, Paige! I’m happy for you!
To be honest, my entire career isn’t what I expected. But I’m laying in the bed I made. So I’m trying to work on my writing and get into a place where I still feel fulfilled even if I’m not doing what I love. Plus, the company I work for has a lot of perks and I work for/with great people so it could be much, much worse.
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I think there’s something to be said about that. Plus, you’re doing something that inspires you on the side. When it comes down to it, when it’s labeled “work,” that’s pretty much what it is – work! haha
I’m so excited for you Paige! It sounds like you have the determination and persistence to do very well. I hope your class goes well today!
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So glad to hear this, Paige! Glad to you didn’t force the first place and took your time to find a place/situation that suits you; awesome! Love the neighborhood bootcamp thing and loved when I was training on my own (essentially an independent contractor) – it’s something I hope to go back to but needed the stability/consistency of a gym for now. Enjoy it and keep us updated! 😀
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Congrats lady!! I’m in a similar situation right now so your determination and refusal to settle is so inspiring. Thanks for the nudge! 🙂
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You go get it, Kristi!! 😉
Good luck with the new job! It sounds like you are in a perfect place and everything is coming together for you. I wish we had a neighborhood boot camp around here, it sounds like a great idea!
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Although I love working in the fitness industry, I hate how unreliable it can be. Clients come and go and classes ebb and flow with the time of year. Happy that you’ve found something with such good potential!
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Yep – it’s definitely a downside!
Congratulations Paige! I’m so incredibly happy for you! Keep up the positive thoughts. I love hearing you write happy! Good luck today. I know you’ll do great!
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Thank you, Sarena <3
Exciting stuff! I want to be your neighbor 🙂
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Awesome news Paige! Great job on making the future happen for yourself! I have a g/f who is a CPT in Boulder, I might point her your way for classes! And the boot camp sounds like a great way to keep the community active (not that many people in Boulder need an excuse!). Good luck!
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Yes! You should do that 🙂 Thanks, Katie.
Yay for new fitness opportunities opening up! You’re awesome and I bet more clients will be flocking to you in no time.
All of this sounds so exciting Paige! I am in a similar situation at my work. It is frustrating, but I’m trying to hang in there until God opens another door….not that I’m not doing my my part for that door to open too. 😉
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This is AWESOME!! Hooray!! 🙂
I’m sure you’ll find your groove in no time, and your job will probably continue to evolve and change for a while (maybe forever- and that’s a good thing!).
I definitely do not LOVE my job as a trainer. I do LOVE what I do, but I hate the pay (my gym takes 75% commission!!) and the fact that people cancel all the time, and I show up, and don’t get paid. But, I 100% love teaching group exercise. The pay is way better and I get paid whether people show up or not. I definitely want to build my career in this industry, but don’t think being a trainer at a gym is where it’s at for me. Health coaching is sounding really good, while still teaching group ex and doing a little PT on the side.
The neighborhood bootcamp sounds so cool!! Maybe we should go into business together one day. 😉
Oh yeah- and that view! I die.
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What a cool neighborhood – i thought our area was active, but neighborhood happy hours sound pretty amazing! Sorry it’s been a slower start on the professional side than you expected, but kudos for doing something about it. And that view! I love colorado!
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