FW 48 - How to Run a Gym and Build a Community with Tim Reid

Today I have a great chat with Tim, he is a gym owner and nutritionist in Northamptonshire. Tim has been in the industry for nearly a decade, where he went from coaching athletes and sports teams before moving into PT and education. Tim has a thriving gym which is built on training culture and community. In Today's talk we discuss some of the key elements to his success and troubles he has faced to keep the business moving at these uncertain times. In this Episode we discuss; * 0:00 We start by discussing the history to the Empowerment Training Centre which actually began as a facility for women. * 15:00 minutes; Tim explains the 12 week Strength and Conditioning programme, focusing on progression. * 21:00 minutes; we discuss how to add in 'what people need' as well as what they want to their training programmes and help them be 'fit for life' * 27:30 minutes; I ask Tim how they incorporate education around nutrition and lifestyle. * 36:00 minutes; we discuss the pitfalls and how some people can be put off by trainers. * 38:19 minutes; I ask Tim how they are adapting to the current situation and any tips for facility owners. * 43:00 minutes onwards; we continue to have a fascinating discussion about the present challenges, helping clients maintain or 'not get any worse' and planning for the future.