Jan 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals, Instructor Issues, Staff Training
I love finding out how people decided to work in the fitness industry, especially regarding group fitness The initial thought that is planted creates a desire that comes to fruition. That first ‘why not’ as Lisa Westlake so eloquently spoke about at the Women in...
Oct 19, 2018 | Aqua, Aqua Articles, Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals
A Unique Approach to Instructor Development Over several years, I collaborated with Maria Teresa Stone on a workshop that revolutionized the way instructors hone their skills. The workshop involved recording instructors performing exercises in both water and land...
Jul 23, 2018 | Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals
The Importance of Remembering Names Do you find yourself using the excuse, "I can never remember people's names," more often than you'd like? It's a common sentiment, especially when you encounter numerous individuals. But when those individuals have been loyal...
Jul 23, 2018 | Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals, Instructor Issues, Mindset
The most challenging group fitness skill ever: can you remember a name? Did you often find yourself using the excuse, 'I can never remember people's names'? It's a common struggle, especially when dealing with a group of 10 to 50 individuals. However, relying on this...
Jun 26, 2018 | Blog Posts, Instructor Issues, Mindset, Staff Training
Recently I asked myself, "is freestyle coming back into style?" When I first started in the fitness industry I was an aerobics instructor. Yes, I learned how to teach an aerobics class, which required music, space and my mind, to create an exercise experience. There...
Mar 27, 2018 | Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals, Instructor Issues, Mindset
Navigating the Grocery Aisles As I strolled through the supermarket several years ago, a familiar face from my fitness classes emerged down an aisle. In that split second, a silent interrogation began: Were my groceries "healthy" enough? Would I face judgment for my...
Mar 5, 2018 | Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals, Mindset
Have you ever had the experience of meeting someone and you can't put a finger on what makes such an impact, but there you are, thinking about who they are and what they have achieved? Sylvia Rice is one of those people to me. Even though I had met Sylvia before 2015,...
Dec 21, 2017 | Blog Posts, Gymstick, Gymstick Articles, Gymstick Programs
90's Fitness Fad? I was first introduced to resistance bands early in my teaching career in the 1990’s. This long piece of elastic was recommended as a portable and effective form of resistance training. Having only used weights for resistance training, this...
Nov 2, 2017 | Aqua, Aqua Articles, Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals
Can you make everyone happy? Recently I received an email from an aqua instructor asking ‘Are you able to share ideas with me on how I can keep everyone happy in a class? The participants are of different ages, have different abilities and fitness levels and injuries...
Oct 11, 2017 | Blog Posts
Group fitness instructors sometimes don’t stay in the profession for too long. This blog looks at the reasons why people start and stop teaching group fitness classes.
Jul 25, 2017 | Articles, Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals
The way we perceive others and our expectations can be limiting. This blog offers considerations for finding the positive in people!
May 9, 2017 | Articles, Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals
Active Ageing. What is your view on people over the age of 60? Several years ago I was immersed in discussions around older adults during a conference in Florida. The discourse was nothing short of intriguing. The disparity between research-backed information and...
