What’s Your GFI

Fantastic Paper on group fitness instructor quality that I read from Les Mills UK & Ireland. So I took a crack at reading sections and giving my observations. Instructors, I would LOVE to hear your thoughts. Participants too💜 This is Part Two - How does the quality of instructors impact member experience?

Fantastic Paper on group fitness instructor quality that I read from Les Mills UK & Ireland. So I took a crack at reading sections and giving my observations. Instructors, I would LOVE to hear your thoughts. Participants too💜 This is Part One - What makes a “quality” instructor; and how can w teach and nurture skills?

Fantastic Paper on group fitness instructor quality that I read from Les Mills UK & Ireland. So I took a crack at reading sections and giving my observations. Instructors, I would LOVE to hear your thoughts. Participants too💜 This is the Forward by Wendy Coulson, CEO of Les Mills UK & Ireland.

Some really great discussion on diversity and inclusion in Group Fitness, the obvious gaps and what can be done to rectify the situation.  Listen and enjoy.  And as usual, thanks for being here - I appreciate you!!

Blogging is a good way to market yourself inexpensively online, position yourself as an subject matter expert and educate/share about health, fitness and wellness. In this episode I share why I started my blog (www.livewellwithmichelle.org) and give a few tips on how to decide if blogging is for you.

Chatting with Greggory Whitman, 6 Program Les Mills Instructor, former Group Fitness Manager and Lole Ambassador was so nice, we did it twice😂! Technical issues aside, this is a jam packed episode filled with tips for instructors on how to seek and be sought out for opportunities. Opportunities to present group fitness in both the club and in the Community. We also talked Lole discounts y’all. Yo...

SO EXCITED🤩!!! I’m speaking with Dynasti Hunt on my podcast Thursday🙌🏾!!! Topic: Why diversity and inclusion matter more now than ever in Group Fitness Classes. This is a short precursor to Thursday where I fangirl over her so we can use our full interview time on the topic LOL😂! Check out her site (www.dynastihunt.com) and DM me questions!! You can also leave questions on the voice recording...

How many certifications do you need and do participants care what you have? Should they care? Short but sweet reflection on the subject. Would love your thoughts, instructors and participants alike!

  Patti MacAulay, one of my East Coast Crushes (LOL) was an avid group fitness participant of 20 years when she first became an instructor ... at 48!! From BODYPUMP & CXWORX to BODYVIVE/TONE and on to Rebounding, Indoor Cycling and Yoga (coming up to her 300hrs!), Patti is one of my fitness inspirations and we have a great conversation about how to keep running outdoors and saving our knees as gro...

In this episode I share the three “P”’s (Payment, People and Programming) from the instructor, member/participant and company’s perspective. Some hard truths to hear for even the most die hard group fitness instructor, but it could be what changes your life in terms of having a career in this industry. Listen and then leave your thoughts - I’d love to hear them!

As a group fitness instructor do you need to have a niche market? If you’re looking for more opportunities is it wise to tune into just one population?

Accomplished professional musician and educator, Gina Farrugia talks with me about group fitness instruction and vocal health, training etc.

Collection of recordings I did looking at motivation from an instructor and participant point view. The last one I got a little heated as I shared one of my instructor pet peeves about ... instructors lol!

My thoughts about different types of group classes from an instructor point of view. I also ponder about what participants think so if you have thoughts on the subject, please leave a message on this episode:).

Reebok Brand Ambassador, Les Mills Instructor Clothing Exchange Moderator, Megan Fit talks with Michelle about fitness clothing for the group fitness instructor.

Perhaps the top GFI is being present not only in the group fitness studio but online as well. Talking to Vivify Social Media Cassie Vivyurka today about why social media is important in spreading the message of fitness and health and how you get started or up your game. It’s not going anywhere so let’s embrace it!

Where I came from, why I’m here and hopefully by the end who you will tune into for reflection, interviews, reviews and more about group fitness as a profession, business and personal means to wellness. I’m so excited to share my love and passion of 30 years with you. Thanks for being here!