by Marietta | Sep 16, 2019 | Blog Posts, Instructor Issues, Technique
Specific adaptation to imposed demands At a Group Fitness Day a few years ago, I discussed the SAID (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands) principle. This is when the body becomes familiar and comfortable with performing a task in a specific manner, like a squat. We... read moreby Marietta | Aug 26, 2019 | Blog Posts, Instructor Issues, Mindset
Let’s talk about an elephant in the room. The big one with its backside in your face. The one that you can’t miss, but trying to avoid looking at. Group Exercise Instructor Mental Health. It is an interesting situation because as an instructor, you are not physically... read moreby Marietta | 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... read moreby Marietta | 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.... read moreby Marietta | 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... read more
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