SS Times- March Recap, 15th Edition

SS 2 Updates

 We believe in a revolution in fitness and community health; Albion is the right place to start.

Our new facility will be world-class, and that is not a figure of speech, I mean it!  I have taken elements from all the best facilities I have worked in and have combined them into this facility.  User experience/ customization and functionality are the objective.  This is the place to train and get results!   Our lean and functional facility is like nothing seen before.  Put World-class expertise into a home-town connection.

Next steps for SS2- Progress updated.

The drywall has arrived, and they will hang the board and close the walls ASAP.  (DONE)

At the same time, the tile has arrived and will be laid down ASAP.  The bathrooms are coming along.  (DONE)

Lockers have arrived and are safely stored off-site, ready to be installed. (DONE)

Rogue strength training equipment has arrived and is safely in storage off-site. (DONE)

Cardio equipment is shipping soon; we are just awaiting flooring installation. The last piece of the puzzle (Peloton will arrive and be installed on May 4th)

Rubber and turf flooring has been ordered and is set to arrive in the next few weeks.  (DONE)

Crews are ready and waiting to tape, paint, patch ceilings, and paint. (IN PROCESS)

Floor – Turf and rubber mats will need to be installed.   (TBD)

Then we will be cooking.  😊

Until then, we intend to keep training and providing service to our amazing clients at the SS1 location.

SS Times

March is toast, like your bracket and green beer!  But boy, was it fun.

As the weather hopefully improves, we look back at the month in our 15th edition of the SS Times.

A special thank you to all who supported the inaugural Leprechaun Lap.  We raised $300 and a bucket full of toys for Hughes Elementary!  Great work.

Thank you to Run Albion, Caroline, and Erin for helping set up and design the run.  Another great event!

If that doesn’t get you fired up and proud of your amazing community, IDK what will!

Thank you for your continued support of Smart Strength!  You are the BEST!

Schedule update

We will be closed on Saturday, April 9th & April 16th.    Other than that, it is business as usual.

As we move facilities and transition into summer, my availability will change.  More information on that is below in the transition plan.

**We are still at max capacity and will waitlist leads until we move facilities.  We are working hard to make the transition as quickly and smoothly as possible.

**Erin is filling her book of business and will accept new assessments and clients when we open SS2!

Thank you for trusting Smart Strength with your health and wellness.

We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

If we can do anything to make your training just a little bit better, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To recap the month

We completed 184 total sessions for March. *Record

Averaged 46 sessions per week. * Record

We are averaging 171 sessions per month YTD. * Record

2,198 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.

514 Sessions have been completed 2022 YTD.  *Compared to 382 sessions in 2021 YTD.

Moving Forward

The end of Q1 is upon us.  Time for re-assessments, and let the fun & games begin!  AMRAPS and pride are on the line!  See you on the board.

***April marks the return of the Run Albion Series- https://runalbion.com/registration/

Register NOW!  It is a great Friday night vibe.  You get to see all the amazing things happening in our town and get a great workout!  Winning!

Smart Strength is proud to partner with Run Albion and will create a “Talk with the Trainer” video series.  The first edition of the Talk with the Trainer series is now finished.

Check out the link below for some helpful running/ success tips!

https://www.facebook.com/albion5krace/videos/1006974166578569

Please welcome Erin Markovich to the Smart Strength Team!

“Athletics and fitness have always been a major part of my life. Growing up, I was involved in multiple sports and continued with soccer at Adrian College, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. I look forward to helping clients commit to healthy habits to reach goals that will enrich their lives. “

1st-anniversary list! – You are amazing, and a special thank you for making a real commitment to Smart Strength!

-Jess B.

-Owen D.

2022 SS2 transition plan

“The only one who likes change is a wet baby.”  Mark Twain

 Here is a rough outline of how things will play out in the coming months as we transition facilities and slightly change our business model.  Transparency is key, and rest assured, I WILL TAKE CARE OF MY EXISTING CLIENTS!!! Our bread & butter/ training will not go away.

Transitioning facilities

Physical- change of location 302 S Superior à 127 N Superior, new equipment, balancing more clients in the facility at once

Mental- Going from 1 on 1 to 3 on 1… Coaching differently.  Creating a new culture/ managing atmosphere with new members

Software- Update in ZP… member scan in and 24/ 7 access capability.  Larger amount of clients/ management of scheduling

Transition business model

Ring inefficiencies out of business model.

Higher overhead, no longer economically viable for me to train 1 on 1 at this price.

More managerial duties no longer coach 40+ individual training sessions at this point

Transition day-to-day role/ operations

Only coaching 5 or less hours per day (up to 15 clients per day)

Allow time to manage the facility, especially in the beginning/ troubleshooting.

Give time to coach trainers and mentor new hires.

Allow time to sell to companies/ corporate wellness contracts.

We allow time for community outreach/ engagement/ health & wellness presentations.

Timeline for transition- We are expected to begin moving on May 1st

Online review

***One of the best ways you can help support Smart Strength is with an online review.  If you have not done so yet, please take a few minutes to leave one here.

As always, if anyone has any suggestions or feedback, please email me or let me know during our next session.

Your Trainer,