Personal training is always a great way to get individualized attention, but sometimes it can be a bit pricey. However, classes are too generalized and rarely allow time for the instructor to correct your form or provide positive feedback. So, does a ...
Group Fitness American Fitness Magazine
Originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of American Fitness Magazine. Being a good group exercise instructor (and hybrid trainer) means being a master of improvisation. The ability to adjust class plans on the spot is a necessary skill to ensure ...
I became an NASM Certified Personal Trainer in 2005, after more than a decade of experience group fitness. My inspiration came from my participants, my trusted community of followers, who convinced me that it was time to take my career to the next level. ...
CPT Group Fitness Workout Plans
As group fitness instructors (and hybrid trainers), we know that members join our facilities for various reasons, with the primary reason to improve their fitness and health. Clearly the simplicity of that motivation does not mean it's easy to meet or ...
Receiving positive feedback from group exercise participants about your performance as a fitness instructor can make your day! It feels great to be praised and confirms that you're on the right track with your teaching. Of course these compliments don’t ...
As a former group exercise manager, I’ve had the opportunity to evaluate countless fitness instructors teaching classes. One thing that always stood out was the association between an instructor’s use of verbal communication and the palpable energy in ...
As stereotypes go, you could say group fitness is the domain of women. Men are of course welcome. It’s just that, at many facilities, they seem to overlook group fitness classes as a viable workout option. But why? One good guess is the way group ...
It’s that time of year: Everyone is motivated and eager to transform their physique. As a trainer and group fitness instructor, I love the energy and excitement of people packing into the gym, full of hope and the desire to achieve a strong body and fit ...
Group Fitness Workout Plans Muscles
Check out Aubrey Worek’s top exercises to build what she calls a million dollar backside!
In a world full of eye-catching, flashy, and often times over-the-top fitness professionals, how does one break out of the pack to gain a following in order to make a living in the fitness field? Start by following these six steps to establish your own ...
