After watching the presidential debate last night, I remembered this post that addresses the importance of being prepared. Originally posted on Oct 9th 2014.
Many of us have been guilty of showing up for class and then just "winging it". But are we putting forth the best YOU when you're making stuff up as you go along?
I've featured Alexa Fischer's short videos in the past and feel you just might re-think your class preparation after watching this video... and then the video that follows below.
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Here's the video Alexa refers to where Billy Joel agrees to let an unknown student play piano for him. If you need a "day brightener" this will be it 🙂
Originally posted 2016-09-27 06:21:36.
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
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For the most part, my slow processing is a curse (step aerobics=hot mess), but when it comes to being an instructor, it is a blessing. It forces me to be prepared and have a plan, and it compels me to lay out the plan, because I assume everyone else needs time to process as well.
So, if someone likes to be on the edge of their seat (lame pun…), my class isn’t for them!
Jennifer I’m kind of the same – I need to know where I’m going sequentially before I start.