Julia Barker Fitness

https://maiakumarigilman.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/hello-my-name-is.jpg If you could excel at one skill what would it be? The first skills that come to my mind are cooking, strength or cardiovascular endurance. Upon further reflection however, my answer would have to be people skills. In the health and fitness industry, trainers and coaches need to interact with clients on a daily basis. We need to strike a perfect balance between being (1) welcoming/friendly enough to attract clients who can be open, honest, and trust us and (2) firm enough that the client will respond to criticism, put their head down, and get work done – allowing them to achieve the results they deserve. Perfecting our people skills takes deliberate effort, practice, and a lot of learning from trial and error. I will highlight one very important aspect of my people skills I sought to improve at my placement… “I’m so sorry I forgot your name…” I am terrible at remembering names!...

The Barbell Academy , http://www.barbellacademy.ca/ Welcome back! I mentioned in my last post that I am doing my Health and Fitness Promotion program internship at The Barbell Academy . This is an amazing facility on Bayfield Street in Barrie that offers:          CrossFit classes          Kettlebell & Rowing classes          Recovery yoga          Open gym          Children’s programs (from 2 – 15 years old)          Personal training          Fu ll service coffee/espresso bar What do you look for most in a gym/fitness environment? Do any of the following come to mind? Small class sizes or one-on-one training Highly inclusive and friendly community Quality weightlifting equipment Clean and organized space Local coffee/tea/espresso Spacious private bathrooms/showers with towel ...

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog! My name is Julia Barker and I am a first year student in the Fitness & Health Promotion program at Georgian College. I am also a CrossFit coach at The Barbell Academy. Question Have you found your passion   in life? Flashback One year ago today, I was living in Bermuda, working at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences as a research technician. It was interesting work; however it was not my passion. My Passion What do you enjoy doing? Exercise and nutrition were my passion. During my spare time, if I wasn't at the gym or on a run, I would be reading health and fitness blogs. Sharing My Passion As I began to improve my own health and fitness, others began to take notice. My friends and family would ask why I was drinking protein powder and steaming my vegetables. These questions would snowball into conversations about nutrition. I was their go-to fitness resource and I was excited to share my passio...