Pilates Benefits for Children and Teens

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Beyond just the “average” exerciser, Pilates has been shown to provide benefits for many different populations. One of those populations is children. Childhood Obesity As current trends show, childhood obesity is nearing epidemic proportions in this country. Children are lacking physical fitness in their daily lives, in addition to many also having poor dietary habits. […]

Stretching and Mobility: What’s the Difference? The Importance of Stretching on Your Workout

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Stretching and Mobility: What’s the Difference? Written by Mark Teahan Director of Education Programs for The Spencer Institute When it comes to stretching vs mobility, it’s understandable if you have some uncertainty about which means what.  One factor each has in common:  flexibility. Both terms are often used interchangeably as if they are meant as […]

Picking Music for Group Exercise Classes

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Picking Music for Group Exercise Classes Music is a huge component of group exercise. Many members come back to classes just for an instructor’s music alone. Have you ever taken a class where you just didn’t jive with the music, genre, tempo, or cueing to the beat? It’s like nails on a chalkboard, and it […]

Designing a Successful Group Exercise Class

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Designing a Successful Group Exercise Class If you’re new to group exercise or just stuck in a rut, try this fail-proof formula for creating a class that makes the grade every time! By understanding and applying the basics of kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, and party planning, you’ll be in the perfect position to design an experience […]

Becoming an “It Factor” Instructor or Trainer

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Becoming an “It Factor” Instructor or Trainer You have the nuts and bolts to your new career, now it’s just a matter of refining the intangible traits that make you special. We’ve discussed the characteristics of likable and popular personal trainers and exercise instructors, and you know the components of a solid class. Marrying the […]

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