A Fitness Blogging and Video Marketing Post by Chris McCombs

Hey there, hope you’re awesome…

In this blog post I’m announcing the winners for the Fitness Blogging Profits Contest as well I have some cool videos to share with you to give ideas for your own videos

As you probably know this coming Tues at 9am I’m opening the doors on the long awaited Fitness Blogging Profits

You see, for the last year and a half or so I’ve been getting slammed with questions by fitness trainers, boot camp instructors, studio owners and fitness info-gurus about blogging.

These days pretty much everyone is starting to realize what blogging can do for their business and lifestyle, and the fact that it doesn’t take very much time to do, and it’s the closest thing to getting paid for goofing-off around… no wonder smart trainers want to know more about it

There simple is nothing out there that can give you the credibility, authority, and ability to get and keep clients and customers like a blog can… IF it’s done properly.

The problem is, most people have no idea how to do it… but don’t worry, it’s super easy and I’m more than happy to help you out with it.

And if you don’t like writing, you can always make your blog video based ( Video blogs are super fun btw, and hardly take any time at all) – below I’m gonna give you some examples of video bloggers who are doin’ it right

Nothing can help build your brand, your business and your bank account like a high-authority fitness blog… and I’m gonna help you every step of the way…

You see, for the last six months I’ve been working on a step-by-step, in-depth, walk-you-by-the-hand-program to help you use a simple yet highly effective Authority Blog, to become one of the most well known, highest-paid, most sought after fitness experts around

It’s called Fitness Blogging Profits and will be opening this Tues May 18th at 9am PST

So can keep an eye out on your inbox for an email from me

And as you probably know, the other day I ran a contest here on the blog where I’m giving away two copies to the winners ( you can see the contest here )

Well, after going through the entries it was super hard for me to pick just two winners, I mean it was tough, so many fitness pros poured out there hearts and souls letting me know why they wanted the product, why they felt they deserve to win, what their lifestyle would look like after they applied what was in the product and how they were gonna make the world a better place once they had the financial resources and freedom that blogging would give them

So here’s what I’ve decided to do, besides just awarding two winners, I have something special for everyone else who entered…

If you entered the contest but didn’t win, on Tuesday when Fitness Blogging Profits comes out and if it feels right to you, go ahead and get it, and after you do you can get TWO of my other products as a gifts ( now, this needs to be a product from the following list and one you’ve never purchased before)

For everyone who purchases on Tuesday I’m giving away one product of their choice as a gift, but if you entered this contest, you can get TWO products on your choice. ( ***Offer only good on Tuesday until Midnight Pacific Time )

Here’s how to claim your gift…

After you purchase Fitness Blogging Profits just email my support at questions@marketannihilator.com

Tell them you entered the contest ( they’ll verify it ) and let them know which of the following two products you’d like…

• Client Retention Blueprint
• Referral Marketing Blueprint
• Time Management for Trainers
• Low Cost Client-Getting
• No Cost Client Getting
• Fitness Profits Blueprint ( digital version)
• Group Training Exploder ( digital version )

And even if you decide NOT to keep Fitness Blogging Profits, for ANY reason, you can keep the other products we gave you as gift forever

Ok, so this way everyone who entered the contest and purchases Fitness Blogging Profits wins

Now, here’s how I chose the winners - myself, my assistant Del and my wife Sarah went though EVERY SINGLE ONE of the entries… it took hours… we then each made our own individual lists of 5 people we thought should win… the following two are the only ones who were on all of our lists.

And without further adoo… here’s the two trainers who won Fitness Blogging Profits… this was a SUPER tough decision and I really appreciate everyone who entered…

1. Mitchell Lee

2. Erik Penders from the Netherlands

Congrats to Mitchell and Erik – and like I said, it was a SUPER tough decision, there were SO MANY people who deserved to win

Ok, now I’ve got a little something for you here… Like I discussed the other day, a lot of trainers can’t stand writing…

They say it feels like they’re doin’ homework or something … But the good news is you can still KILL IT with your blog… even if you refuse to write

How? It’s simple… And it’s fun

Video Blogging

There are TONS of successful video blogs out there…

…and video blogs are actually easier, quicker and more fun to create than typical text bogs… And with a video blog, you can create an even deeper bond with your audience.

Me personally – I actually love to write, so most of MY posts are written. But YOUR blog can be video or written or a fusion of both… whatever works best for you

Lot’s of video blogs are making a fortune these days…

And you can do a post in like five minutes… and guess what, the crazier, more authentic, flawed and down to earth you are the better…

..so it’s PERFECT for most trainers.

And all you need is a Flip Cam or Kodak ZI8 ( both under $200) and you’re all set… and you if you really wanna go all out you can invest in a $30 tri-pod

Below are some of examples of good video blog post

Now you’ll notice, there’s nothing super fancy or amazing about this videos… in fact these types of videos are SUPER easy to make and you can pretty much just bust em’ out on the fly ( HUGE RULE for video bloggers – ALWAYS have your video camera on you )

And most them can be shot in like 5 or 10 minutes

And MOST of them aren’t just instructional and aren’t just demonstrating exercises… the bloggers in these videos are real, down to earth, fun, some tell stories, some are funny, and ALL are able to connect with their audience

Notice how down-to-earth Zach comes across in his videos… watch how fun Katrina and Karena make eating good and working out look like to their viewers… check out how funny Craig’s video is and how he goes against something that a TON of the industry does… and check out how helpful Sam’s videos our to his local audience when it comes to making healthy “out to eat” food choices… and Vinnies are great as well… and Zuzana, well… it’s pretty much just instructional… but her site is SUPER popular.

That’s the key, making a connecting with your audience – and keep in mind, all niches are different

***Don’t talk to golfers the same way you’d talk to 35 year old housewives… and don’t talk to Joe Public in your local “lose fat and tone up” boot camp biz the same as if your market were hardcore powerlifters or MMA fighters… know your audience and speak their language… Like in the videos below, Zach Even-Esh and Joe DeFranco talk much different than Katrina and Karena from ToneItUp.com… but each is PERFECT FIT for their audience.

BTW, if you haven’t read Zach Even-Esh’s post the other day about video blogging, DEFINITELY check it out right now, just go to the following page:

Click Here for the Zach Even-Esh Post on Video Blogging

Now, check out EACH of these videos and see what ideas you can get for your own videos…

First here’s the Toneitup.com girls… one about food and one about working out….

And here’s Zach Even-esh giving some tips on life design and mindset…

And here’s Kardena Pauza giving some nutrition tips

And here’s Craig Ballantyne in an HILARIOUS video where he takes a stand against something a lot of trainers are doing these days…

And here’s Vince Delmonte with some grocery shopping tips and some dating tips…

In this one Zuzana, pretty much just demonstrates exercises…

And here’s Seven-Figure Sam reviewing some local restaurants and showing people in his area how to eat out and still eat healthy…

Hope you enjoyed this post

These videos should give you some great ideas for the kind of things you can do for your own video blog

I’d love to hear your comments below

And remember… Fitness Blogging Profits and will be opening this Tues May 18th at 9am PST and if you order on Tues you can claim your special gift, and if order on Tuesday AND you entered the contest, you can claim your TWO special gifts