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LadyBoss UnpluggedFrom Frustration To Success: Finding Results In Your Fitness JourneySend us a textIn this conversation, Molly Richards and Andy Veenker discuss what to do when you're not seeing results from your fitness and nutrition efforts. They cover topics such as tracking progress, the importance of photos and videos, the role of the scale, intuitive eating, and the benefits of lifting weights. They also touch on the importance of finding a balance between cardio and strength training, and the overall goal of improving health and well-being. In this conversation, Molly and Andi discuss the importance of being intentional in our fitness and wellness journeys.2024-12-0345 minLadyBoss UnpluggedFitness Simplified: Beyond All Of Nothing ThinkingSend us a textMolly Richards interviews Andi Veenker, a fitness industry veteran and lead trainer at LadyBoss. They discuss the concept of fitness not being an all or nothing endeavor and share their personal experiences.2024-08-0635 min
wait, but how?020 || Self Love and a Positive MindsetAndrea Veenker joins the pod to share her love with fitness and empowering women. Andi and Audi talk about vetting fitness coaches and landing a job as a fitness instructor. Andi opens up about her mental health journey and navigating postpartum depression, body image struggles. She explains how she found love and support in a partner and the importance of self-love and acceptance. https://www.instagram.com/andimaree/Connect with Audi:Watch the episode on Youtube Follow Audi on Instagram The Wait, But How? Podcast I...2024-08-0543 min
FitPro RadioHow to handle conflict & hard conversationsHave you ever had something tough happen at work? Maybe you lost your class, or a schedule changed or SOMETHING that brought up a ton of emotions?
In this episode we learn what we can do with those emotions and how to open the door for tough conversations with our bosses and management to have a transparent conversation, while staying in our integrity.
Maybe we won't get our way, and maybe there won't even be an option for compromise - BUT we'll leave with mutual respect intact and new skills for productive conversation.
2023-10-0536 minFitPro RadioBack Again: Perfection, Warm Ups & Further educationAfter quite the hiatus I'm back, even if it's just to share this episode! LOL jk I'm putting this out there as a raw cut in order to recommit to recording and creating content for the community I hold so dear to my heart and soul - group fitness instructors.
thank you for your continued support, and if you love this episode, let me know! leave a review and share on instagram, instagram.com/andimaree
If you have any suggestions for episode topics or guests you want to hear from, DM me!
Love...2023-06-2019 min
Big Mommy EnergyEp 03 - Meet Andi Veenker! Fitness influencer and group fitness instructorIn this episode Andi Veenker shares her background as a proud daughter of immigrants and her love for latin culture and music which lead her to take her first Zumba class. This "happy accident" had a domino effect and she now holds multiple certifications as a group fitness instructor and is a fitness influencer. Andi shares her story of post-partum anxiety and depression and how she faught daily until she finally felt relief almost 9 months after having her youngest daughter. Connect with Andi via instagram at @andimareeListen to Andi's podcast "FitPro Radio"Come hang w...2023-01-121h 08FitPro RadioMyth Busting with Lydia EngemannHAPPY NEW YEAR!
This episode is coming in at the perfect time to bust fitness myths that most of us hear about or begin to try as we kick off our fitness resolutions with Certified Health & Nutrition coach, Lydia Engemann.
we tackle myths surrounding excess exercise and the most demonized thing of all, "CARBS".
This is an amazing episode for anyone who has questions when it comes to probably the most talked about nutrition and cardio trends. I fully encourage fitness instructors and maybe even students to listen and digest this info.
2023-01-071h 21FitPro Radio”I’m a loser” and all the things that come with that.Inspired but the amazing "Awesome with Alison" podcast, I felt a strong pull to share moments in my career that formed me as an instructor and human, when I felt like a loser, or failure.
Dedicating this episode to my wonderful friends who have held me, pushed me, supported me and walked this journey with me. I wouldn't be here without you.
❤️
2022-09-0936 minFitPro RadioThe Gift of Being Authentically YOU with Stacey HarkeyMy mind and heart simultaneously blew up with the power of this episode. I want to introduce you to Stacey Harkey, comedian, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, DIE trainer and all around incredible human being.
We dive into Stacey's fitness story and how he learned the skills to unlock his authentic self, to give permission to those he teaches as well as all those he influences on social media.
This episode will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered to shine as your best and brightest, most authentic self.
Find Stacey on instagram at...2022-08-251h 00FitPro RadioBite Sized Efforts that Yield Big ResultsIn this episode, I break down three awesome goals that may seem big and daunting, into bite sized efforts for continued learning and growth as an instructor.
My goal is to help make big goals more actionable to help you reach them in whatever time and season of life you may be in presently.
Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM - @andimaree
2022-06-2824 minFitPro RadioCultivating Brilliance in Cueing with Dan CohenI will be honest, I'm STILL fangirling over the fact I got to speak with the one and only, the legend and my fitness hero, Dan Cohen.
Dan Cohen is a Les Mills Program Director on the Creative Team, Speaker and communication coach (which explains how incredible his cues when he teaches, as well as the incredible language he uses teaching us in this episode).
He has a masters in IBC, NLP, TLT, and a he is Hypnosis Coach, and his favorite titles - A father and husband!
In this episode we dive i...2022-04-281h 01FitPro RadioSeries: Creating the Ultimate Ride with Angela HeadThis episode is amazing. Ange is truly such a passionate member of the fitness community and inspires so many with every single class.
I had the privilege of having this conversation with Ange and tapping into her experience on how she personally elevates an indoor cycling class to not just be a great workout, but a completely inspiring experience for all participants.
Whether you teach cycling or any other format, the language and wording of the cues she shares are absolutely the kind you will want to listen to and be inspired by.
...2022-04-211h 03FitPro RadioSeries: Cueing and Why it MattersI'm thrilled to introduce to you a series of episodes dedicated to cueing, why it matters and how to improve.
In this episode, I introduce this series and proven, actionable ways to improve cueing. I share three layers that are essential to building a strong, safe environment for you class to achieve a fun and successful workout that will keep them coming back for more every time.
Stay tuned for upcoming interviews loaded with gold focused on specific formats. If there is a format you want to know more about, send me a DM on i...2022-04-1430 minFitPro RadioFace Rejection & Rise with Jessica GallantThis is an incredible episode I cannot wait to dive into. Today we have Jessica Gallant, entrepreneur, bodybuilder, group fitness instructor and friend. She shares her story of overcoming rejection in the fitness industry, only to rise above and create her OWN story in the fitness industry and space.
She shares so many beautiful experiences and perspectives that will help us all unlock a whole lot of strength, let go of fear and self judgement and rise to become who we are destined to be.
To follow Jessica on her fitness journey, find her on...2022-02-241h 00FitPro RadioEp 22: Pull Back, Push Through& Professionalism Feat. Angie MillerI'm thrilled at the opportunity I have to introduce you to one of my idols. An instructor, mom, ultra talented, loving and kind human being but also my number one cheerleader- my sister, Angie Miller!❤️
She and I dig into a few topics from self care, owning your voice, advocating for yourself while also how to show up professionally, and aligning with facilities that are best for you.
Follow Angie on instagram - @birdgerhl_ to follow her in all her interests from capoeira, contortion, yoga and more!
2022-02-031h 08FitPro RadioNew Year, New Faces, New RemindersIn this episode, I share important lessons learned in how to prepare for the best ways to prepare for the new year, with new members. It's all about our members and their success. Listen for the ultimate class building reminders.
2021-12-1720 minFitPro RadioEp 21:Finding Balance in Group Fitness & Self Love with Tiffany Silva Herlin LCSWAfter a LONG break, we are back with Tiffany Silva Herlin.
Tiffany and I have a really amazing conversation diving into her experience as a clinical therapist AND group fitness instructor. We talk about everything from comparison, imposter syndrome and more. This conversation got real and real beautiful.
We talk about the more challenging side of teaching fitness classes while using Tiffany's scope as a therapist to open the discussion ab out how to love ourselves through our instructor journey, while being okay with continually learning and healing our own relationships with ourselves.
...2021-12-0254 minFitPro RadioEp. 20 Class Magic with Kass Martin*CUE THE FAN GIRLING*
I am beyond honored to welcome the one and only, Zumba Fitness legend Kass Martin on today's episode.
Kass has always been an incredible example to me of incredible cueing, flawless choreography and the most authentic connection to anyone she meets not only one on one, but she also takes these traits into the class and onto the international fitness stages as she teaches.
Kass has taught in over 60 countries as a celebrity guest presenter and Zumba Education Specialist. She has inspired so many to move their bodies and...2021-09-231h 05FitPro RadioEp 19: Strength, Fitness & Lobular Breast Cancer with Shauna GolightlyI am so excited about this episode with Shauna. We dive in to her journey as not just an incredible group fitness instructor - but also a super woman pillar of a human as she has worked through her journey facing Lobular Breast Cancer.
We dive in to her story, along with the amazing things she has coming up! She has taken what could have been a heart breaking experience, to a way to help gather people to build something bigger than ourselves.
Be sure to leave a review and share if this message inspired y...2021-09-1041 minFitPro RadioEp 18. Creating an Inclusive Culture in Class with Madi & LexiI'm so excited to bring on Madi Jackson & Lexi Dastrup who bring a refreshing view on inclusivity and class member success.
They bring a genuine desire to create their love for group fitness and protect the culture in classes by creating success for each member participating.
You can find them and their classes on instagram!
Madi - @madijacksfitness
Lexi- @getfitwithlexid
2021-07-2340 minFitPro RadioEp 17: Creating a Safe, Thriving Culture at WorkThis episode has taken weeks of prep on my end to make sure that I could fully share skills I have developed personally to develop a strong, safe work environment at work.
Again we come back to the face that "I create the culture in my work place". In this episode I share what I personally have overcome to feel ready and comfortable in a leadership position, ways I strive to continue to learn and grow and develop outside of work as well as important values we have as a staff that can be implemented in ALL...2021-07-1549 minFitPro RadioEp: 16 Balancing Life, Fitness & Family with Amy Williams (AbsByAmy)For this episode, I'm super excited to welcome one of my most requested interviewees, Amy Williams! If you don't follow her on social media you MUST. (instagram - @absbyamy)
She shares her personal fitness journey while also sharing her experience of fitness coaching choosing HER, bodybuilding and how that shaped her fitness experience all while being a mom of 6 kids and continuing to build a loving relationship with her husband.
Don't forget to leave a review if any episode resonates with you!
2021-07-0146 minFitPro RadioEp 15:Prioritize Your Health to be Your Best Self & Instructor with Abraham HernandezI’m super excited to be joined by this knowledgeable and hard working friend if mine, @abrahamhernandezfit !
Abraham shared his story about finding group fitness and jumping in fully to not only teach group fitness classes, but become a ZES, Zumba Education Specialist, and continue to grow from there in inspiring and teaching new fitness instructors.
We talk about his own personal fitness journey and how group fitness instructors can focus more on our own personal health be having proper recovery, EATING enough for our bodies and saying “NO” more often.
Im super excited...2021-06-241h 29FitPro RadioEp 14: Level Up as an Instructor with Fiona JuddFiona Judd is an amazingly talented instructor I mentioned in one of my first episodes! I'm so excited for her to join me NOW sharing her wisdom and skill she has developed in her time as an instructor and Barre Above Master Trainer.
These are small, actionable skills you can use to improve and develop personally to level up as the ultimate instructor.
2021-06-1045 minFitPro RadioEp 13: When to Leave a ClassThis episode is dedicated to the wonderful instructors who have worked so long and hard for their classes, but are struggling with knowing if and when it's time to retire a class, format etc.
2021-06-0821 minFitPro RadioEp: 12 Build Others by Being You with Kaytlin "Katniss" NeilFollow Kaytlin on instagram,
@KaytlinKatnissMMA and check out her business, badathletics.com
2021-05-2038 minFitPro RadioEp 11: Are You Fit Enough to be an Instructor?Lets dive in to the most frequently felt insecurity that most every fitness professional has, does or WILL feel in this industry.
With constant pressures to look, eat and be a certain way, it's easy to get caught up in it all - so let's find out right now.
Are you fit enough to be a fitness instructor?
2021-05-1819 minFitPro RadioEp 10: All the things with Carly Parties!Grab a blanket, notebook, then sit back and relax.
In this episode, you will get a real life conversation covering a lot! We Dive in to what could have been 3+ episodes in one! We cover it all from what happens when only one person shows up to your class, how to network, how to create a "magical experience" to grow your classes and so much more!
Be sure to listen and share!
Follow Carly on instagram for amazing uplifting content! @carley.parties
2021-04-0841 minFitPro RadioEp 9: Build Yo SkillIn this episode we cover two simple, actionable things you can do to raise the bar on your teaching skills. These are things I personally STILL do because there is always, ALWAYS room for growth!
Don't forget to subscribe and share this with another instructor working to bring their best to their classes!
2021-04-0717 minFitPro RadioEp 8: Creating Community in a Competitive Space feat. Pualei LynnIn this episode I'm so excited to introduce you to the beautiful Pualei Lynn, owner of Edynkei, a boutique in Pleasant Grove Utah, as well as creator of Elevate, a mastermind for entrepreneurial women.
Pualei is a prime example of building people around her and everything about her teaches there is power in community vs competition. In this episode we share why Pualei is the amazing human she is and she shares some daily practices how she has built her confidence enough to build others to reach their full power and capacity.
Enjoy this episode! 2021-03-1839 minFitPro RadioEp 7: Market Yourself on Instagram Pt 1.Have you ever wondered HOW to grow your instagram, but you have no idea where to start, it maybe seems completely overwhelming and daunting to start something new? Maybe you feel like you don't have the time, energy etc to devote to social media.Maybe you feel like all you share is your class schedule over and over again, or you're afraid of judgement from friends and family?
We go over the WHY behind social media is an amazing way to connect to students and build classes. I'm also excited to share my exact posting strategy with y...2021-03-0425 minFitPro RadioEp 6: Pain Free Feet with Dr. Stephen Rockhill DPMShin splints.
Sprained Ankles.
Plantar Fasciitis.
All of these and more are probably familiar to your injury list. If not, congratulations. If so, what if I told you these are all completely preventable?
Today I'm joined by Dr. Stephen Rockhill DPM and we dive into causes of injuries that all begin with the feet, proper shoes to wear as well as care for those aching legs and feet, as well as preventative care.
In this episode, Dr. Rockhill mentions the following insoles as a recommendation for those of you w...2021-02-2531 minFitPro RadioEp 5: The Most Underrated Tool for Building ClassesThis is the most underrated tool for growing class.
This small habit will create 10X the connection, multiply your retention and will build your classes faster than fast.
Why?
In this episode we talk about the one thing that opens the door to level the playing field in your class, create a culture of safety, love and belonging and giving your class members new and OG to cultivate a relationship with you and others in class.
Don't forget to leave a review and let me know how these episodes are helping YO...2021-02-1826 minFitPro RadioFitPro Radio Ep 4: Language Matters with Dr. Melissa SmithThis episode is the reason for this podcast. After deep soul searching, I've wanted to dive into language in my own fitness classes, cueing and marketing I have used and continue to use.
I've learned the harm in esthetically focused cues, or marketing classes like "burn off the holiday treats" and have wanted to dive into this conversation with a professional I love and adore.
Dr. Melissa H. Smith, PhD, MBA (Also an amazing human who is incredibly inspiring, loving, authentic and driven to help women love themselves)
Licensed Psychologist, Leadership Coa...2021-02-1124 minFitPro RadioFitPro Radio Episode 3: So You Didn't Get the Job. What Comes Next?OOF.
That hurts. You didn't get that job on the first try. What comes next?
Does this mean this is not the job for you?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Maybe the timing, the skill or something wasn't right for this place at this time.
Here is a podcast to help hype you back up, and process this rejection in a healthy, productive way and get you back on your feet.
2021-02-0513 minFitPro RadioFitPro Radio Episode 2: How to Get HiredFitPro Radio Episode 2: How to Get Hired
Now that you have your certification, you can now get any job out there right?
Here's the hard truth - it's a no. 😂😭
This is an episode loaded with the Do's and Don't in applying for jobs as a fitness instructor. We go over the first contact with a facility, through the audition process. A lot of this information is my own experience in being hired in many gyms over the years and the perspective from my position in being the manager/director over fitness at my fac...2021-02-0532 minFitPro RadioFitPro Radio Episode 1: So You Want to Be a Fitness InstructorWelcome to episode 1 of FitPro Radio! I can't believe this is even real.
In this episode we go over my personal story of how I became a fitness instructor over a decade ago and the process that anyone can take to follow the inner calling to become one themselves.
I've gone from hating fitness and exercise to now being a published author of a gym loving book, "100 First Words for Little Gym Rats" as well as a fitness instructor, bodybuilder and director of fitness in my home town facility.
If you're a seasoned i...2021-02-0519 min
Pursue What MattersEpisode 32: Facing Fears with Andi VeenkerAndi Veenker is a fitness instructor, two time nationally qualified NPC fitness competitor, wife, and mother to two little boys. On this episode we talk about vulnerability, mental health, social media, and so much more!
Show notes available:
www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-32
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About ProgressAP 082: Creating Light For Those In Darkness || with Amber Runyon of Eleventh Candle Co.“People need three things to thrive: safe place, safe people, and safe purpose. We always forget that purpose piece” On a humanitarian trip to Ethiopia, Amber Runyon saw a big need--women and their families who were in the eleventh hour of suffering due to the effects of human trafficking. Imagine her shock when upon returning home, she discovered that her own city--Columbus, Ohio--was the fourth biggest city in the U.S. with human trafficking. What she first thought was a foreign problem was in her backyard--women who were sacrificing themselves to feed their children, with devasta...2018-04-2558 min
About ProgressAP 082: Creating Light For Those In Darkness || with Amber Runyon of Eleventh Candle Co.“People need three things to thrive: safe place, safe people, and safe purpose. We always forget that purpose piece” On a humanitarian trip to Ethiopia, Amber Runyon saw a big need--women and their families who were in the eleventh hour of suffering due to the effects of human trafficking. Imagine her shock when upon returning home, she discovered that her own city--Columbus, Ohio--was the fourth biggest city in the U.S. with human trafficking. What she first thought was a foreign problem was in her backyard--women who were sacrificing themselves to feed their children, with devasta...2018-04-251h 02
About ProgressAP 081: How Self-Improvement Starts with Self-LOVE || with Andi Veenker“The second you start doing something, you change your state.” Andi Veenker is a fitness wizard and self-help fanatic. But here's the best thing about her--she preaches that nothing will fix you (no book, no weight on the scale, no achievement, no nothing) UNTIL you love yourself first. And in order to find that self-love, you need to do something. (Does that sound familiar?) Andi is on the show to share how she learned to face depression head on by doing something about it as early on as possible (in contrast to her first...2018-04-1844 min
About ProgressAP 081: How Self-Improvement Starts with Self-LOVE || with Andi Veenker“The second you start doing something, you change your state.” Andi Veenker is a fitness wizard and self-help fanatic. But here's the best thing about her--she preaches that nothing will fix you (no book, no weight on the scale, no achievement, no nothing) UNTIL you love yourself first. And in order to find that self-love, you need to do something. (Does that sound familiar?) Andi is on the show to share how she learned to face depression head on by doing something about it as early on as possible (in contrast to her first...2018-04-1846 min
Dads On Fire: The Daily Journey -Fat Loss | Health | Mindset | Self-Development | Happiness | Love |Flat Abs Fitness with Coach Andi Veenker - BFF #062Everybody wants to have a flat stomach. But why is that not everyone gets one?! I had the pleasure of talking to Coach Andi Veenker to discuss more about fat loss, flat stomach, better energy and all of that good stuff! During this interview you will learn: -How to work out from home? -The difference between the ones who win and the ones who lose on the fat loss game -How to be motivated? 2017-08-1148 min