No one likes to be called out for making mistakes or having poor form. Embarrass someone once and you may never have another chance to make it up to them. You can convey information in a kind way, or not so kind. Supportive cues and coaching always win out over the alternative. When training or […]
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Cueing for Different Learning Styles
Cueing & Learning Styles There are three basic learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. People can be a mix of all three, but many have a stronger preference for one. These hold true for school, the workplace, and group fitness classes. Understanding the way people learn is hugely important because if you don’t teach all […]
Functional Training Equipment
What is Functional Training? Functional training is a physical fitness philosophy that emphasizes how muscle groups work together during daily activities around the home or office. It also emphasizes sports that you participate in regularly. This type of exercise can help you remain healthy and have a better quality of life by avoiding injuries from […]
FITTR Principle for Building Effective Workouts
When designing any class or training program, it’s important to consider the FITTR Principles: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, and Rate. How often should a body part be worked, and how intensely? How many sets are ideal per body part? How much time should be spent on each body part? Building Effective Workouts Many of these […]
Equipment and Tools for Teaching Fitness Classes
Equipment is one of the most fun ways to spice up any class. Equipment is a modality, or, a way in which to challenge, change, and add variety. The use of certain pieces of equipment does more than just challenge the body, they also create new neuromuscular pathways as they conquer new tasks through skill […]
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