by Joan Kent | Oct 20, 2014 | Health and Wellness, Master Instructor Blog, Mental Toughness
True observation: I”™ve had quite a few class participants who were unable to focus for more than 30 seconds at a time. No exaggeration. It was particularly noticeable in rowing (it”™s easier to hide on a bike), and usually coincided with the fact that they were...
by John | Aug 9, 2014 | Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog, Mental Toughness, Presentation Skills
In Jennifer Lintz's last post; Use YOUR Workout as Inspiration for your Next Class , Jennifer talked about using your personal workouts and build a class around them. Makes sense to me... because I've experienced something, I can more accurately describe the feelings,...
by Jim Karanas | Nov 5, 2012 | Master Instructor Blog, Mental Toughness
By Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. — Leonardo Da Vinci The tendency of the western mind is to expand and be progressive. The desire to “take it to the next level” is part of that, the goal of it. Progression is inherent...
by Dr. Haley | Feb 12, 2011 | Mental Toughness
Please learn from this article My good friend John Macgowan of www.indoorcycleinstructor.com effectively outlined the three components of a group fitness class: 1) foundation, 2) media (i.e. music) and 3) presentation. It is my opinion that neither one, alone, will...
by Dr. Haley | Dec 1, 2009 | Mental Toughness
Do you have expectations about the ability of your individual participants? Ever notice how many of your expectations become a reality? In many cases, this is due to your intelligence of your sport and fitness knowledge. However, research continues to demonstrate that...
by Dr. Haley | Oct 20, 2009 | Mental Toughness
Does your class believe and act like they are one unit? Do you treat them like a team? Creating a team spirit among your participants can have tremendous effects on their commitment, effort, and desire to return to your class. Read on to learn how you can take...