Meet Nicki

Nicki Anderson has spent the last 15 years trying to shift the way people view diet and exercise. Nicki believes that exercise has become punishment for an imperfect body. It seems that exercise is perceived to be for the elite athlete or thin person. As a fitness professional, she feels that it is her responsibility to introduce exercise as something that is positive and life enhancing. More often than not people view exercise and sound nutrition as an all or nothing proposition.

Nicki Anderson, IDEA Master Trainer is the author of "Reality Fitness; Inspiration for Your Health and Well-being". She is the health and fitness columnist for Suburban Chicago Newspapers as well as a family fitness contributor for eDiets. She is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Nicki sits on the IHRSA Entrepreneurial Advisory Board, the Personal Training Committee for IDEA and USA Today’s Entrepreneurial Advisory Board.

Nicki speaks all over the country, teaching other health and fitness professionals about the value of customer service, an art she feels has been overlooked far too long by the health and fitness industry. Nicki says, “If we are to inspire others to become fit, we have to present the opportunity as an equal opportunity endeavor!”

“Often times we turn away the exact people that we need to attract. Health clubs can be intimidating and that is why I’ve created an environment that is conducive to all levels of fitness, either the athlete in training or the senior citizen seeking proper strength training advice.”

In addition to her industry seminars, Nicki also presents seminars to corporations and various groups seeking practical health and fitness advice. As an avid voice against fad-diets and overzealous exercise programs, her seminars have garnered rave reviews. Her humor and passion about health and wellness help to create seminars that leave people wanting more!

• "Nicki has a clear and concise delivery and exhibits genuine concern about healthy living."
   
• "Nicki was awesome. The best speaker all weekend!"
   
• "Nicki is one of the only presenters who understand what obese/deconditioned populations really need. She has compassion and understanding that sets her apart! Bravo Nicki!"
   
• "Excellent information, I enjoyed Nicki's interaction with the group. I wish we had more time, I wanted more!"
   
• "I could have listened to Nicki speak all day. Her passion and dedication to educating people about health and fitness comes through loud and clear. "
   
• "If more health and fitness professionals had Nicki’s compassion and philosophy, our country just might be healthier! I loved her approach!"
   
• Thank you for your wonderful presentation given at our 2006 Spring Dialysis Patient Education Day! With such a wide variation of participants, I wasn’t sure how effective your presentation would be. I can truly say you touched everyone in the room. When people began asking questions and taking an active role in the presentation, I knew they were taking the information personally. I have now started a walking club in my neighborhood! You made fitness real for all of us! “  Kimberly Fowler – Manager of Patient Education Services for National Kidney Foundation of Illinois

For groups, organizations and corporate wellness programming, here are just a few of the seminars Nicki has presented:

• Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Diet and Exercise But Were Afraid to Ask!
• Getting Past Diets and On With Life!
• Balance - Achieving Harmony and Passion in Your Life!

For Health and Fitness Professionals, Wellness Centers, Wellness Seminars, Weight Management Facilities and Hospital Fitness Centers here are some of the most requested lectures Nicki presents:

• 10 Steps to Attract and Retain Inactive populations
• Getting Past Diets and On With Life!
• Weight Loss- Why Women Struggle, Why Diets Still Rule.
• If You Build It They Will Come! Strategies to Grow  Your Personal Training Business.

As a published author, columnist and fitness professional Nicki brings to the table a refreshing and practical approach to the health and fitness profession. Whether you are seeking a speaker for your local organization or a Keynote for your Wellness event, Nicki Anderson will bring top notch delivery with up to date information presented in a passionate, humorous and knowledgeable style. “Nicki gets “it”. Her presentations make you think, laugh and really grasp the hold that the diet industry has on our society. More people need to have her approach, it’s refreshing and most of all inspiring.” M. Chaplin – Boston, MA.

Contact Us for Availibility, Pricing and Presentation options for your group or organization.

July 8-12
IDEA World Conference, Las Vegas, NV

http://w2.ideafit.com/conference/idea-world-fitness-convention-2008

Be a part of this amazing community of fitness professionals from around the globe at the world’s leading fitness and wellness conference.

Don't miss out on my sessions:

013: IDEA's Fitness Business Forum (Preconference)
141: Essential Business Tools: Networking
231: Your Image, Your Success!
280: Helping Clients Move Beyond Diets

August 30-September 8, 2008
Health Fitness Professionals Association Convention sponsored by Virgin Active, South Africa

Lecture series includes Gauteng, Durban and Cape Town speaking to the top fitness consultants in each region. With 170 clubs across South Africa, United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal and Italy, the Virgin Active brand represents value for money, quality, innovation, fun and a sense of competitive challenge.

October 17 & 18, 2008
AFPA, Charlotte, NC

www.afpafitness.com

November 13-16, 2008
ECA/Thrive 2008 Fitness, Sports Training and Wellness Conference

http://www.ecaworldfitness.com/