Why Founders Need Strength Training with Mel Grauds, Founder of Melrose Training

You guys have heard me say ad nauesum how important exercise is as an entrepreneur. Not just for physical health, but more so to support your mental health. Being an entrepreneur is hard on your ego, your emotions, your perseverance and I truly believe that exercise gives you the chemicals, grit, and discipline needed to sustain and support founders. As such, I’ve been dying to have a personal trainer on the podcast to talk more about this. So, in this episode I’m sitting down with Mel Grauds who the founder of Melrose Training. She started her career as a registered nurse, but after getting burnt out and finding her love for fitness she decided to branch out and start personal training. We’re diving deep into her journey becoming an entrepreneur. Aside from tangible tips on how to start a personal training business, everything from the certifications and studios etc. we’re talking about the importance of strength training. Mel addresses the common misconceptions about strength training, such as the fear of getting bulky, and highlights the science behind its benefits. We’re also getting into how this style of training allows you to set measurable goals to track progress and stay motivated, that other forms of exercise might not. Overall, this episode is your motivation to get your butt in the gym. If you’re a long time listener or just tuning in for the first time, you’re going to understand why working out is important for your mental health and why it supports you as the CEO. Work with Mel: www.melrosetraining.ca Instagram & TikTok: melrosetraining Connect with Maddie