I am spotlighting all of the contributors in my book, “Be Like the Best” with their bios, links, quotes and a short description of their “Be Like.” (a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview) 

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Geralyn Coopersmith started in fitness as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer and evolved her 28-year career into leadership roles with Equinox, Nike and Flywheel Sports. At Equinox, she was the Senior Director of the Equinox Fitness Training Institute and founded the Equinox Academy. As the Global Director of Performance and Fitness at Nike, she supervised the re-creation of the Nike Training Club App and oversaw the Nike Trainer Network. Most recently, Geralyn was the Chief Talent and Content Officer for Flywheel Sports, managing almost 500 instructors nationally and launching the Fly OnDemand at-home bike.

Today, Geralyn provides customized Learning and Development and marketing expertise for some of the industry’s best brands with her firm, Coopersmith Consulting and educates and inspires the next generation of fitness professionals with her website, fitnessprobootcamp.com.

 

 

In Be Like the Best, Geralyn’s “Be Like” is “Reading (and Listening) is Fundamental”

Earl Nightingale said, “One hour per day of study will put you at the top of your field in three years. Within five years you will be a national authority. In seven years you will be one of the best in the world at what you do.”

In the book, we go over a goal setting exercise to get you to reverse engineer how many books you can read or listen to in the next year. 

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During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession.

“Be Like the Best” (available from the publisher On Target or Amazon) is a collection of 50 interviews on Success with the top fitness professionals. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following.

After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession.

“Be Like the Best Workbook” (Workbook only available on Amazon) is a collection of the “Be Likes” from “Be Like the Best.”  You’ll find room to write your answers and make lists and notes for some of the action steps to get you started in your quest to Be Like the Best.

As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success.

Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info.