Calling All Fitness Bloggers!!!

Hello Kittens!! Hope you are having a fabulous Wednesday! This week, instead of the regularly scheduled Wednesday WOOT! Factor, sponsored by the Sears Fit Club- now known as "Fit Studio Club", I am featuring a special invitation to all Fitness Bloggers that rock. 

Many of you have been reading my blog for a while, and you may or may not know that I work in the social media field as well. I work for a social media agency (www.NMS.com), and I also have worked independently with brands and small business on social media strategy and training. Based on my engagement in the various social media spaces, I was chosen as one of 100 "agents" in the Ford Fiesta Movement in 2009 and now (as you've seen) I am a member of the Sears Fit Studio Club and their growing community online. Additionally, in 2011 you will see many more fitness brands here (but I just can't spoil the surprise before it's official!!) as they want to connect with a fitness-hungry audience.

This is where the call for bloggers comes in.......through my work and my engagement in the social media spaces, I am CONSTANTLY being asked about bloggers. Brands realize how significant the relationship is between a blogger and his/her audience, and they want to partner (more and more this is about long term relationships not just a short term campaign) with solid, reputable bloggers that are passionate about the subject matter (in this case, all things fitness/nutrition/diet/training) with a sizable and loyal audience. 

I already have a database of bloggers in the fitness space- the hundreds that I read (or try to read!!) and now TONS more.....because this blogosphere is full of amazingly talented and passionate writers and vloggers sharing their passion, motivation, advice and inspiration with others. 

I want to know who you are. Brands want to know who you are. 

If you are blogging on ANYTHING related to "fitness" such as:

• Running
• Fitness Walking
• Weight Training
• Bodybuilding
• Figure competition
• Diet/Nutrition
• Pilates
• Yoga
• Tri-athalons
• Marathons
• MMA
• Martial Arts of any kind
• Kettlebell training
• Crossfit
• TRX
• FILL IN THE BLANK      

I want to hear from you. There is a new page you will find at the upper right corner titled, The In Crowd Is Here. This page has a form for you to fill out about you and your blog. Filling out this form will allow you to "opt-in" to my network that is growing rapidly. **Please note, you are not opting in to be spammed.** My goal first and foremost is to develop this network populated only with influential bloggers in this "fitness" space (and influential is defined by numerous factors, not solely on unique visitors) and provide a connection to brands in the fitness vertical. Furthermore, my goal long-term is to provide resources for the members of this network; from training on social media, information on industry conferences, legal advice for protecting your personal brand and intellectual property, and just plain old fun stuff like invites to parties and tweetups nationwide. 

P.S. I'm in Nashville right now at the Blissdom Conference. I've gotta tell you- I've attended a ton of conferences and this is one of the most professionally put together events I've seen thus far. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of great events out there, but FOR SURE this one is a "don't miss" for the future. Lots of my Sears peeps are here plus my BFF Valerie Waters (WOOT!), @bookieboo and more! 

Here's some vloggy goodness to explain a bit more. Many of you will be featuring this video and/or a link to this blog post on your blog, to help spread the word. Feel free to email me directly at kellyolexa at gmail dot com for any questions. I'm so excited about taking this community further and meeting a ton of great new bloggers in 2011. It's time for BIG THINGS people!! Let's make it happen!! WOOT!!