Emily Hutchins — A Candid Chat with a Trainer & Facility Owner
VertiMax Vive
English - June 16, 2020 12:21 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsSports Health & Fitness Fitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Emily Hutchins is the owner of On Your Mark Studios located in Chicago, Illinois. Emily opened her facility 13 years ago, and operates with a strong team of trainers who have expertise in varied areas such as strength & conditioning, and high level performance. Her facility caters to everyone from elite athletes to the general population, where she aims to provide a high level of service and experience to all her gym users.
In this episode hosted by Al Marez, Emily shares how she has built her training facility and how she has managed to create a space that caters to users of all levels and abilities. She also talks about the impact that COVID-19 has had on her business, how she has adapted to the current situation, and how she will be moving forward in the post-pandemic phase. Emily also has some great tips for trainers looking to open their own facility, recommendations for further education, and general insights on her approach to mobility, flexibility and movement. Tune in to find out more.
Key Takeaways:
[1:01] Al introduces his guest for this episode — Emily Hutchins.
[2:23] Emily shares more about herself and On Your Mark.
[3:47] It can be challenging to try to do a little bit of everything. How does Emily manage catering to everyone from pro-athletes to the general population?
[7:05] Al and Emily discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has raised people's awareness about their health.
[8:00] What is Emily's #1 tip for someone who is trying to make the leap from being a trainer to opening their own facility?
[10:41] How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Chicago and Emily's business?
[13:59] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.
[14:47] What has Emily implemented anything that will carry on for the long term?
[16:28] How has COVID-19 affected Emily personally?
[19:25] What does movement mean to Emily and why does she care so much about it?
[22:44] What are some education opportunities that Emily recommends?
[24:46] How has mobility and flexibility played a role in your training with clients during these times? How important is it to slow down to ease back into training?
[29:20] Emily shares some final thoughts and advice.
[30:08] How does Emily balance and prioritize her own training with her responsibilities at On Your Mark?
[31:16] What products does Emily use in her hair?
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