[The Best] How to Protect Your Fitness Business from Hackers, and More

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Best Content of the Week

We trainers love to talk shop about workouts and fitness. But the legalities of running a business? Not so much. In fact, most of us would rather just not think about what could go wrong—like getting hacked.

Unfortunately, getting hacked is a real possibility when you market your business online, and not one you should ignore. Check out this week’s best video for tips you can implement today to protect yourself.

—Esther Avant

Best Article

The Paradox of Tough Decisions — Eric Bach, Bach Performance 

Often it’s the hard road that leads to success, in both fitness and business. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, this article shows how it can be empowering (especially with this mindset trick to help you choose the hard road every time).

— Shane McLean

Best Video

How to Protect Your Online Fitness Business from Hackers — Sean Garner

If you own a gym, you don’t just leave the doors wide open at night, inviting thieves. You lock the doors, set the alarm, and do what you can to secure your business. An online business should be treated the same way.

In this video, Sean Garner shares security measures you should take to secure your online business—plus what to do if your social media accounts are hacked.

— Esther Avant

Best Social Media Post

Posted by Shanté Cofield on August 19, 2021

In this week’s best social media post, Shanté Cofield shares a useful strategy for creating content fast—in 10 simple slides. 

— Christina Abbey

Best Podcast

How to Leave Toxic Diet Culture Behind and Focus on Optimal Health and a Balanced Life — Ted Ryce with guest Danny Lennon, Legendary Life

Known for hosting his own podcast (Sigma Nutrition Radio), Danny Lennon is this week’s guest on the Legendary Life. He touches on a variety of topics, including how “healthy eating” can be harmful, how diets became the new religion, and small factors that contribute to overall health.

— Mike Howard

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