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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]