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Melissa Plumeau-Fitness, 816 W Bannock, Boise, ID (2026)

09/23/2026

Join me this weekend at the THRIVE Community Wellness Festival.

I will be teaching Mat Pilates Sculpt & Flow @ 10:00 in Healing Haven.

This day is packed with fitness classes, wellness talks, sound baths, Pilates, Yoga etc.

And it is free to attend.

THIS Saturday at JUMP in DT Boise.

Upward Inertia

09/22/2026

Hello fellow GFI Superstars!

I will be hosting a 30 day Fitness Professional Leadership "Bootcamp" online in October and I wanted to share this with you all.

This Virtual course will meet 4x over the course of the month, and includes practical, action-based steps you can take to refine your professional identity, learn more about motivational theory , transformational leadership

About me:

I have been teaching/training for 23 years , I have presented at multiple conferences, worked as a coordinator, and small business owner, appeared in aqua fitness videos & recently was a guest instructor at a luxury wellness resort.

Additionally, I I have spent a TON of time in research reading & writing about motivation, career satisfaction & working with people.

This is NOT a certification, but more of a workshop/mentorship/professional development. And while it will cover leadership & relationship building skills it is not intended - it has been built for professionals at all levels - regardless of where you are in your career :)

I hosted a similar session last year & this is what one participant had to say:

"Melissa’s course provided valuable insights and tools that now help me think more strategically about my role as an instructor and how I want to serve the public.

It shed some light on the deeper roles involved in being an instructor and helped to clarity my own strengths, as well as identifying areas for growth.

I would recommend this course to any instructor—land or water—who is ready to take a more intentional and confident lead in their work."

Registration is now open, and we kick off on Monday October 12.

I will be hosting TWO sessions each week ( you only need to attend one OR catch the replay later…however you can attend both, they will cover the same topic).

Cost: $97

09/22/2026

3 Reasons to Take a Week Off From Your Workouts… No Guilt required.

So as a Fitness Professional…now that may be the LAST thing you expect to hear from me. But it’s true.

Let’s talk…

If you have been hitting the gym HARD for awhile now & the rest & recovery from taking a week off is gonna do a few things for ya:

1) Yer whole body will thank you. If you’ve been training HARD for a while, a week of intentional rest can give some of that accumulated fatigue a chance to come down.

Your muscles, connective tissue & nervous system all need recovery from the repeated overload of training. This is where adaptation happens.

You see…you don’t actually get stronger during the workout. The workout provides the stimulus. Recovery gives your body the opportunity to adapt to it. Sometimes doing less for is exactly what allows all that hard work to show up.

2) You will LOVE walking back into the gym a week later. Let’s face it… while the gym itself is uh-mazing (ehem, for most of us), every now & again it starts to feel like a chore. You struggle getting yer head in the game, & your lifts just feel ….well, off. And you find yourself going through the motions instead of actually enjoying your training.

Now, it is important to recognize that does NOT automatically mean you’re losing motivation or getting weaker. Especially if you can’t remember the last time you took more than a day or two off in a row.

Sometimes your brain needs recovery, too. And if accumulated fatigue is contributing to a plateau? A deliberate break may be exactly what you need.

3) Sleep. Ohhhh baby, are you gonna sleep.Sleep is one of the biggest contributors to recovery, adaptation & making those gainz you’re working so hard for.

And hard training is still stress on the body…even when it’s the good kind.

Taking a week away from hard workouts gives your body a little more room to recover without asking it to prepare for another kick a$$ training session.

Will one week magically fix your sleep? Nope. But if you’ve been training hard, running on empty & treating sleep like an afterthought…this is your chance to make recovery part of the program, too

Sooo…maybe by now you are considering it ( or maybe you are convinced I am clearly losing my mind). Here is what I need you to know:

You are NOT going to lose all your muscle or strength in a week. One week away from your regular training routine is not going to undo months (or years) of work.

In fact, once some of that accumulated fatigue comes down, you may come back feeling stronger, faster & a whole lot more excited to train.

And taking a week off from the gym is not permission to suddenly start stressing about your food, either. Nutrition (& sleep) are part of the bigger picture of your health & fitness…not punishment for whether or not you worked out that day.

Does it mean you only eat chicken/rice ALLL the time?
Also no. Enjoy the corndog, the nachos, the beer or the ice cream whenever you want them. Like truly want them. Life is too damn short to feel like your food is punishing you.

Guilt is not invited to this party. Not now. Not ever.

Your health & fitness should serve to make you feel better all around… & guilt for not showing up to the gym, or eating a cheeseburger just make the pursuit of lifetime fitness suck.

Trust me… I know that the thought of taking a week off seems scary.

I have been there before. And when I came back? Not only was I stronger & faster…but boy howdy was I enjoying myself again.

You need to remember.. your fitness isn’t built in a week…and it won’t disappear in one either.

Sometimes the thing your body (& brain) need most isn’t another workout. It’s permission to rest.

PS: I wrote this. And I made the crappy graphics.

09/17/2026

The Power of Plyometrics ( and 3 reasons why you should be doing ‘em - no matter what your age is)

Jumping, hopping, leaping, bounding… basic movement patterns that you can catch on any playground.

As we age, these tend to become less of something we do in day to day life unless we are attending a fitness class that has ‘em programmed.

But here is the deal, all ya’ll can benefit from plyometric training - especially if you are over the age of 40.

Build power & strength: Plyometric exercises enhance muscle power and agility, benefiting folks of all ages, including older adults, by improving strength, bone density, & mobility.

Stronger Bones, Better Balance, and Reduced Injury Risk: Build yer bone density, strengthen tendons and ligaments, and enhance balance with multidirectional movements. The varied stress from jumping promotes bone adaptation and reduces injury risk.

Improved Metabolic Health and Insulin Sensitivity : Boost insulin sensitivity, moving glucose into cells for energy, not fat storage… supporting disease prevention, body composition, and performance.

Now, you may be thinkin’ : “girl- I got waaay too many injuries to start jumpin’ these ole bones around.”
I hear you. And I see you.

Research shows that jumping in a low impact environment - such as the pool OR in Pilates ( jumpboard) can yield the same benefits.

PLUS- both of these modalities will also help to fire up ye old parasympathtic system , ...the part of your body that regulates energy conservation, relaxation, pleasure, learning, fat-burning, and digestive activation

Next question: If you are worried ‘bout peeing yourself- good news.

Both Pilates & AquaFitness help to train your deep core muscles…including strengthening the pelvic floor, improving muscle coordination, & supporting bladder control. That means a reduction in urinary incontinence and enhancing pelvic floor function over time.

So…. what are you waiting for?
Let's get jumping!

PS: Why you should train for plyometrics- and why the pool is a great place to do so.

PPS: Photocred to .aqua

09/16/2026

Teaching fitness is not the same thing as taking care of your own fitness.

Fitness instructors…let’s talk about the side of business that no one is talkin’ bout.

We teach people to listen to their bodies… while ignoring our own.
We tell participants that recovery matters… then teach multiple classes a day, six days a week.

We encourage people to fuel their bodies… while grabbing whatever we can between classes.

We work in the gym/studio/pool… yet struggle to make time for our own training .

We remind people that fitness doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing… while feeling guilty when we don’t teach, train, post, learn & somehow keep up with everything happening in the industry.

And pretty soon, our own passion for movement & the job we luuuuv become something that doesn't quite light the same fire it did before.

That my friend, is the part of instructor self-care I think we need to talk about more.

Because burnout isn’t always waking up one morning and deciding you don’t want to teach anymore. It can slowly show up as less enjoyment, less energy, less patience & even exercise itself starting to feel like another chore.

You see, research on fitness instructors suggests that exercise connected to our work may not give us the same restorative benefits as movement we choose for ourselves…

So maybe instructor self-care starts by asking ourselves a different question: When was the last time you moved simply because YOU wanted to?

Not because you had a class to teach.Not because you needed to practice choreography.Not because you needed content for social media.And not because, as fitness professionals, we somehow feel like we should always be doing more.

Maybe you lift. Take someone else’s class. Go for a run. Get on your bike. Do Pilates. Hike. Swim. Or do something completely different from what you teach.

The point isn’t to add another workout to an already packed schedule.It’s to make some space for movement that belongs to you.

Because we spend a whole lotta of time helping other people build an enjoyable relationship with movement.

We deserve one, too.

PS: I wrote a whole article on this… if you wanna read it. Cool. Lemme know below & I will send it your way.

09/14/2026

When I started coaching 23 years ago, I dreamed of one day being able to travel & teach.

This past week, I had the opportunity to teach Aqua Fitness, Pilates & Strength at Rancho La Puerta.

I met some of the most amazing people, ate incredible food, and was able to immerse myself in the beauty & peacefulness of this incredible place.

Here is to saying YES to chasing those big dreams.

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09/04/2026

Beyond the six-pack: Training your core for strength

I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked: “What can I do for this ?” (Points to midsection).

Besides reeducation as to why we all carry weight differently and that all body’s can do amazing things- regardless of what they look like- I tell them to get into the water.

What’s that you say?

Isn’t the water where little ole ladies go to socialize and injured athletes recover?

Sure.

But it is also where someone goes who is looking to be challenged to work in ways that just are not possible on land.

As the water moves around the body (and the body moves through the water), the muscles of the core are activated to maintain a neutral body position.

The continuous movement of the water requires the deep muscles of the spine to stabilize the body and also improves posture.

So you stand taller, and you move more effectively - not just in the water, but on land also.

And when you stand taller, you not only feel more confident, but you experience a whole ton of other health-related benefits- like improved efficiency of your cardiovascular system and decreased pain in your back.

So... if you are really serious about trying something new to improve your core strength, try getting in the pool.

It’s the best kept secret in the gym.

Get ready to experience exercise in a whole new way.

Join the Revolution:

Tuesday & Thursdays at 7:30 am

Fridays at 1:00 pm.

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09/02/2026

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

When I left my teaching position last winter, I didn't have a real plan….other than to decrease my stress & inflammation, reduce my blood pressure & decrease visceral fat.

I also had a TON of belief in my ability to rebuild my private training business.

The last 9 months have taught me a coupla things:

1. Whether it is working 1-1 with adults, coaching fitness instructors/ teachers in growing their personal craft, leading group fitness classes or teaching students … I love to watch people grow, to believe in themselves & to do epic s**t.

2. Rebuilding a business is hard. Like really hard. And while it definitely scares me at times ( the ole fear of failure combined with imposter syndrome)... being scared doesn't automatically mean failure.

3. You don't need to see how it ends. You just need to be willing to take the next step & keep moving in a direction that feels right.

Here I am now, September 2.

School is back in session. My summer Aqua Fit programs are winding down. I have some really cool teaching & education opportunities on the calendar this fall. And, I'm packing my bags for my first guest teaching week at Rancho La Puerta.

My blood pressure is managed, my visceral fat has dropped into a safe zone, my anxiety has improved & my inflammation has significantly decreased.

My business is growing. Slowly, sometimes unpredictably & definitely not without a few WTF am I doing moments. I am also taking the last two courses in my EdD program.

Do I miss teaching at the school? Absolutely. The kids & the community I worked with were amazing.

And while there are still a whole lotta uncertainties… there are also a whole lotta possibilities.

I'm good with that.

Melissa Plumeau-Fitness

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