Wouldn’t it be nice to be the kind of trainer that other trainers and members refer clients to for assistance? Wouldn’t it be nice to be the go-to resource or fitness expert in your area?

So, how do you go about Becoming the “Go-to” Resource in your area!

By being a great educator! Listen to Andre Noel Potvin as he describes his secret for establishing yourself as your gym’s Go-to Fitness Expert.

Whenever you see a chance to provide your insight and learning DO SO.

Now here is the secret, GIVE it away for nothing! Well, a little of it anyway.

Use these four tips to help establish your credibility in your area.

1. Be a human vacuum for more knowledge read-up on the latest trends, fads and research
2. Join a trade association like INFOFIT Educators or ACSM and receive their newsletters
3. Stay on top of your industry news and trends by attending conferences and smaller continuing education credit seminars in your area.
4. Start a filing system for client handouts that address the most common client interests. These top five are:
   1. Nutrition and exercise
   2. Creative Exercise Ideas – for the abs, hips, legs and other body parts
   3. Stretching ideas for the home, work and car
   4. Program Design Suggestions that save people time and get great results
   5. Weight Management strategies

And finally, to really establish yourself in your gym,

Post interesting and relevant articles on the facility’s “bulletin board” with your contact information

Check out INFOFIT Educators free Blog postings by Andre Noel Potvin (president of INFOFIT) to learn quick and useful exercise tips that can help you shine!