Picture this: barely slept the night before, the dog is sick, had an argument with a family member, and, to top it off, the left shoulder is throbbing. I would honestly think about calling in sick. But you turned up anyway because that is the job: you walk in, set up, greet your participants, hit pl...

Why Instructors Must Learn to Listen Before It’s Too Late

For most group fitness instructors, movement is medicine. It lifts our mood, connects us to others, and keeps us strong. It’s also the thing we’re paid to do, and expected to do, week after week, year after year.

But what happens when the v...

As a group fitness instructor, achieving a flow state can significantly elevate your performance and the joy you derive from teaching. Flow state, a concept popularised by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, is a mental state of complete absorption and engagement in an activity. Let’s explore some...

The Everyday Instructor's Guide to Superhero Status

Picture this: you're leading a group fitness class, and everything that could possibly go wrong, does. The playlist is a shuffle disaster, someone's phone keeps ringing with the "Chicken Dance" ringtone, and your perfectly planned routine? Let's j...