Comments on: Directions toward a career in fitness – part 1

By: Pier

Pier — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:44:09 +0000

Interesting blog!

Ive just been laid off at work after the attorneys I was working for downsized. I am now 22 and at a crossroads with my life. I am having trouble deciding how I want to spend the rest of my years, I thought health and fitness possibly nutrition may just be the path for me…

Can’t wait to read more…

By: Alan Aragon

Alan Aragon — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:25:14 +0000

Thanks Mike.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:13:38 +0000

Great detailed post…

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By: jamie hale

jamie hale — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:35:01 +0000

“I see owning a gym as sort of like owning a restaurant – lots of potential for prosperity, but also a lot of headaches.” It has it’s up and downs. I owned Total Body Fitness, which was definitely not the run of the mill gym, for almost 12 yrs. I was really enthusiastic about going into work for ab0ut the first 7-8 yrs. I was working in the gym 60 hrs per week and loving it, but this passion eventually died and I became more interested in conducting seminars, promoting MMA, doing research and outdoor sports. The last 2-3 yrs that I was in the commerical gym business I was miserable, working 70-80 hr weeks.

The thing I miss the most about my gym was the serious training environment and the Ass-kicking I witnessed and participated in on occassion. Numerous Combat Sport Champs, Reality Tv Star, Pro Bodybuilder & Olympic Alternate Bobsledder and even a World Champ trained in my gym on occassion. I also had one of the top Olympic Weightlifters in the World visit my facility.

I wouldn’t trade my experiences, but at the same time I wouldn’t place myself in the situation again.

thanks,
Jamie Hale

By: Alan Aragon

Alan Aragon — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:43:20 +0000

*cue kung fu voiceover*

Bill,

I see you have returned. This battle will not end in jubilation for you.

By: Bill Roberts

Bill Roberts — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:17:30 +0000

You think you’ve won, don’t you?

As long as I have Shugart’s Hammer, I will prevail.

By: Alan Aragon

Alan Aragon — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:44:09 +0000

lmfao @ “#1alanfannohomo” – You can take the man out of the misc, but you can’t take the misc out of the man. [/insideBB.comjoke]

I’m glad you like this post, everyone. I really should have started blogging when the Surge hit the fan.

By: Mike L.

Mike L. — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:54:48 +0000

Very insightful first post, Alan. Excellent summary of the pros and cons of self-employment. It can certainly be rewarding, but many are not cut out for it. I know I wasn’t!

Keep up the great work.

-Mike

By: #1alanfannohomo

#1alanfannohomo — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:17:48 +0000

in for epic blog…keep it coming