The KIPS Podcast

As fitness professionals, we strive to spread positive, evidence-based information. However, sometimes this information may not be as marketable as what is popular on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. In this episode of the KIPS Podcast, Tyler Valencia, Ph.D.(c), discusses the challenges that fitness instructors face when creating content for YouTube.

There are indeed significant similarities between working in a gym and creating content for YouTube. In this episode of the KIPS Podcast, host Tyler Valencia, Ph.D.(c), not only highlights these similarities but also emphasizes how your existing skills and experiences can be leveraged in both these domains. This validation of your abilities should boost your confidence and motivate

Fitness instructors who want to create content for YouTube might hear discouraging statements like "You need an expensive camera to start on YouTube," Workouts without speaking perform best on YouTube," or" It’s too late to start recording content for YouTube." However, these statements are not entirely true. In fact, YouTube is a unique platform that all

The fitness industry has some unique characteristics that make it stand out but also make it challenging to determine hourly wages. In the latest episode of the KIPS Podcast, the discussion is not about demanding higher wages for fitness instructors but rather about creating a dialogue between business owners, fitness managers, and instructors to find ways to generate more income a

What are some tips for fitness instructors that you would never think of but can have a lasting impact on an individual's career? In this episode of the KIPS Podcast, host Tyler Valencia, Ph.D. (c), shares his time as a fitness instructor working in gyms and different career-building activities that helped him at different moments. Tyler starts this episode by sharing how the t

YouTube is an ever-evolving platform that offers endless possibilities for creators to showcase their talent and reach a wider audience. However, succeeding on this platform takes time, effort, and patience. One of the keys to success on YouTube is to learn from your mistakes and continuously research the best practices that work for growing channels. It is essential to stay update

There are numerous videos and guides available that can teach you how to create high-quality social media content. These tutorials can show you how to edit, make cuts, add transitions, and more. However, what about the basics? Social media can be daunting for some, but it’s an ever-changing process where practices that worked five years ago are now outdated. In this episode of th

Running a fitness bootcamp can be a lucrative, rewarding, and time-efficient business avenue. Operating a business, though, comes with administrative duties. These tasks are often new skills that need to be developed and can often take away from our passion as fitness instructors, which is teaching health & fitness. In episode 101 of the KIPS Podcast, host Tyler Valencia, Ph.D.

Every profession has its intricacies. These complexities require experience to navigate, and within them lies an opportunity for growth. Whether you are a group fitness instructor looking to build a community, a personal trainer trying to improve your sales skills, or an aqua instructor learning how to teach to an audience, each career path has its unique qualities that develop ove

A new year brings new opportunities for growth within the health, fitness, and wellness industry. If you’re a group exercise instructor, personal trainer, health coach, or wellness coach, a new year is a time to develop new skills to expand your business. A platform that can help you in more than one is YouTube. Considered by host Tyler Valencia, Ph.D. (c), as one of the last pla