by John | Apr 16, 2014 | Big Box Instructor, Boutique Instructor, Member Spotlight
I sent out an email last week, asking: Do you teach at a Big Box and a Boutique Studio? By "Big Box" I'm referring to one of the majors with multiple locations; 24 Hour, LA Fitness, Club Sports, Equinox, etc.. If so I'd like to talk to you and (if it makes sense)...
by John | Mar 20, 2014 | Best Practices, Big Box Instructor, KEEPING IT FUN, New Instructor 101, Teaching Intro Classes
When I get the same question, from two ICI/PRO members, a week apart, it means I should probably write a post about the subject. First the questions: Hi John - I hope you are doing well and have the prospect of defrosting in the near future! A question came up at one...
by John | Mar 16, 2014 | Best Practices, Big Box Instructor, Master Instructor Blog, Presentation Skills
I enjoy poking around the RateYourBurn Instructor review site to get an understanding of what participants are looking for in our class. Sure some of the comments can be a bit harsh, but many of the actual reviews are well written and offer very specific "If you would...
by Joan Kent | Jan 13, 2014 | Big Box Instructor, Master Instructor Blog
By Joan Kent Johnny G, legendary creator of Spinning and all indoor cycling, as well as Kranking, teaches three elements of training — rhythm, timing and breathing. From him, I borrowed the idea of opening each quarter of training with these concepts, one each day....
by John | Jan 5, 2014 | Big Box Instructor, Class Work-Sets, Master Instructor Blog, Training With Power
Today was the official launch of the Life Time Fitness Performance Cycle Winter training series. These classes are hosted at many of the LTF clubs around the country and the plan is for all of us to deliver similar formats, following the same nonlinear (or is it...
by John | Jan 5, 2014 | Best Practices, Big Box Instructor, Engage Your Students, Instructor Training, Promote and Build Your Class
"Sure John - I'll email everyone on my list about your up-coming classes." My buddy Randy Erwin is a "Connector". One of those awesome people who makes the effort to plan events (like outdoor rides) and get-togethers. Randy is the team captain of our Subaru MS 150...