Confessions of a Group X Instructor

Meet Amber and Emily the co-founders of HIGH Fitness! This "HIGH" spirited conversation will empower you to live your unique incredible self even louder! Hear their inspirational story of friendship and entrepreneurship. 💌 I'm Amber Zenith one of the co-founders/creators of HIGH fitness!   When I'm not on the road, running the biz, or spending time with my family, or thrifting,...

Have you ever felt the sting of rejection? Tune in to hear Rebecca Garity Pinto talk openly about how she handled what felt, at the moment, like rejection, and turned it into opportunity. Rebecca Garity Pinto is a well-respected fitness industry expert who guides brands to deliver their experiences in-person, and online. She led events for the US's largest convention for fitness professionals,...

This incredible 🤯 conversation gets real REAL with guest Nate Boozer, StarCycle Director of Training. Nate talks openly and honestly about WHY mental health hits close to home and provides practical strategies for creating safe, inclusive spaces no matter what format you teach. Follow Nate on Instagram: @N8boozer and StarCycle @starcycleeugene @starcycleride Choreographer and Director of Work Dan...

Strike a pose! The quickest way to boost your brand overnight is through professional photography. Learn from the best, Mary Camu (MoonDance) how YOU can make the most of a fitness shoot. Mary and Ellen get specific about why you should book a photoshoot, and how to prepare for it so you get the biggest bang for your buck. Connect with and follow MoonDance 📧 moondancephotoeugene@gmail.com 👩🏻‍💻...

Stepping down from a job is emotional. Knowing when and how to give up a class is hard too! In this episode, Ellen talks openly for the first time about giving up her cherished admin role. She explains why and more importantly, HOW, she did it. She dives into the struggle instructors have when trying to decide if they should give up a class. Ellen also tells them how to "quit" with integrity and c...

In this episode, our special guest, Jamie Nichols CEO of Fitness Conventions Inc., talks about how her faith provides a source of comfort and confidence during troubled times. She also provides 3 practical tips for all fitness pros from her 22 years of experience in the fitness industry. DCAC FitCon August 2-4, 2024 Hyatt Regency Reston Reston, VA Move forward in fitness for 2024 at DCAC FitCon! D...

Meet Oreet!  Ellen’s guest, Oreet vulnerably talks about how needing to “look the part” has affected who she is today and the trajectory of her life and business. Not only does this episode inspire boldness and self-confidence, but it educates us about a 3000-year-old, indigenous, BEAUTIFUL, art form! www.sharqui.com FB: @SharQuiWorkout IG: @SharQuiWorkout Tiktok: @SharQuiWorkout Sharqui.com/onlin...

Size Matters! Our class numbers 📈 are an undeniably important metric. Let's take a look at what practical steps we can take to ensure participation growth. Thank you so much for listening! Check out the WARRIOR formats: ⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠ 🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on Social: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendewerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dewerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.co...

Want to level up your confidence? What do color palette, style personality, and body shape have to do with it? Learn alongside Ellen as she interviews Mac, a group fitness pro and style savant. Follow Mac for more: IG:  https://www.instagram.com/mactiv8/   FB:  https://www.facebook.com/MacCarvalho93   TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mactiv8   Terez: mac15 (15% off your purchase)  HIGH Fitness: ma...

Ever thought about opening your own studio? Wonder how to do it or if you have what it takes? Join Ellen for a heartwarming, FUN, and informative interview with Chelsea! Chelsea Duke is the owner of Glow Yoga and sport specific mobility and mindfulness instructor for the University of Oregon Athletic Department. A Eugene native, she opened her studio 13 years ago after moving back to town and seei...

Ever thought about creating your own format? Hear how Ellen started from scratch to build 4 group fitness formats and instructor certifications in 4 years. Science meets art... (Movie quote: Liam Neeson from "Taken") 🎧 Thank you so much for listening! ❤️‍🔥 Check out the WARRIOR formats: ⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠ 🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on Social: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellende...

There is a new format in town...MSINGI! Join Ellen for this interview with program creator Ingrid Knight-Cohee. MSINGI IS… …THE SWAHILI WORD FOR “BASE” AND “FOUNDATIONAL”; WITH A SECONDARY MEANING OF “TO BRING TOGETHER”. …A MOVEMENT PRACTICE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH AND PRIMAL MOBILITY. …INSPIRED BY THE ELEMENTS OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE. …DRIVEN BY AFROBEATS. Email msingimovement@g...

Let's dive into functional nutrition and the potential pitfalls of calorie counting machines, gadgets and even wearables. Ellen and her guest Nicole Printon, speak up about the unfortunate message calorie counting sends. Web site: www.nicoleprinton.com   Social: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleprinton/ 🥦 Promo 1: Free gut healing meal plan on Nicole's site for download- includes a Meal Pr...

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️ Dancing with Ed, the Devil. Ellen speaks out for the first time about her struggle with food. Part 1. She covers: Anorexia nervosa Bulimia Exercise bulimia Compulsive overeating  Orthorexia Ellen tells her story, raises awareness about what to say and not say, and sends a powerful message of hope. Feb 26-March 3 ED awareness week ANAD Helpline : 1 (888) 375-7767 NEDA (national...

The dynamic duo does it again! Tune in for a special treat with two industry giants, Tricia and Lauren. Both ladies look back at their interesting careers and extrapolate lessons we can apply to our lives. They also give us a snapshot of what they are doing today and how the future is looking! Thank you so much for listening! Tricia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murphmadden/ Facebook: https...

Okay, okay. So maybe not the sexiest topic of all time, but oh-so-very important! Tune in as Ellen dishes out how to email like a pro and tips on avoiding common pitfalls. This episode is a mini training on email etiquette. Don't miss it. Please subscribe and rate the show! Thank you so much for listening! Check out the WARRIOR formats: ⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠ 🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on So...

Barb Brodowsky, a "luminary" in the fitness industry shares her top 10 tips for group exercise and LIFE! Tune in for Ellen's interview with one of her greatest mentors (a.k.a. the "plug"). Follow Barb on Intsa: https://www.instagram.com/barbbrodowsky/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbbrodowsky Thank you so much for listening! Check out the WARRIOR formats: ⁠https:...

Join Ellen de Werd for a detailed exploration of her recent experience on a teaching vacation through FitBodies. She will tell you all the details about how you can take advantage of an incredible opportunity to travel and teach at breathtaking, 5- star resorts all over the world. Be ready for pro tips on what to expect, how to make the very most of the experience and a tender "confession&quo...

Tune in as Ellen chats with the 2023 IDEA "Emerging Trailblazer of the Year" Siri Chilazi about What it takes to blaze a trail. Siri Chilazi is the IDEA Emerging Trailblazer of the Year 2023 and a 17-year veteran of the fitness industry. She is a Master Trainer for Cardio Yoga® and RAQ THE BARRE®, and she teaches formats ranging from Pilates and Barre to Step and HIIT. As an educator, Si...

Tune in for a candid interview between Ellen and Sara Kooperman for the "Secret Sauce" of SCW! This interview is funny, serious, and even touching. Enjoy! Sara Kooperman, CEO of SCW Fitness Education, WATERinMOTION®, and S.E.A.T. Fitness, is a visionary leader who has transformed the fitness education community. A successful business owner and advisor, she is a keynote speaker, published...

Join Ellen de Werd for another solo episode. She dishes out tips and tricks that will help group fitness newbies feel comfortable and keep them coming back for more! Learn more about becoming a WARRIOR Instructor at https://warriorinstructors.com/ Follow Ellen on Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendewerd https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dewerd https://www.instagram.com/ellendewerd/ Follow WARR...

Where should group fitness instructors spend their precious time, money, and energy? Join the convo with Ellen as she lays out a LONG and practical list of the things she believes instructors should invest in. Thank you so much for listening! Check out the WARRIOR formats: https://warriorinstructors.com/ Follow Ellen on Social: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendewerd⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/el...

Join Ellen for a candid talk about Cycle! She kicks this episode off with some great information about how to set our students up for success and uncovers some myths that need debunking. Finally, she gets to the juicy part and discusses how the landscape of the industry has changed since and how she navigated the "Party on a Bike" crossroads. Thanks for tuning in! https://warriorinstruct...

Tune in as Ellen talks about a long list of things that our students don't need to know. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance of being authentic without oversharing. This is a big challenge when we genuinely become friends with our classes yet want to maintain professionalism. Consider the power of maintaining a little mystique.

Having a "why NOT me?" perspective changes the trajectory of your life. This episode is a short story about how Ellen created an international fitness business because she asked herself that question until she believed she was the one. Check out the academy at warriorinstructors.com