Instructor Training
Safety
Exercise
Observing Participants
Confusion/ issues with the exercise
Signs of distress or pain
Safe Technique
Needing a modification or challenge
The training area
The area matches the needs of the class and workout
Weather consideration: rain, heat, cold
Animals in the area
Leaving equipment? Key Bag location
Technique
Proper cueing - be able to get the exercise started and provide tech cues as you go - adjust cues for better understanding
Proper technique and modification
Anatomy
Understand what muscles were used and in what way
Body Balance
Class Prep
For every exercise in the class you want to prepare: the exercise, a modification, an alternative and potentially a challenge
Plan ways to keep people moving; for example when they return from the run or while you are letting them know what is happening next
Relationship building
Learn about the participants
Goals
Limitations
Discomforts
What they enjoy
Strong Communication with Coworkers
Professionalism
Being on time
Being Prepared
Being Friendly
Communicating with coworkers important information
The class is not your workout - It is always about your participants first
Best Practices
Gender Neutral Language
Weight Neutral Focus
Avoid "Ladies", "guys" etc.
"Body Busters" = gender neutral
Focus on complimenting technique, skill, energy - This has nothing to do with weight
Avoid commenting on people's bodies, weight changes etc.
Don't assume that everyone wants to lose weight
You do what you can in your body today