BODYPUMP_57_-_The_New_5_key_Elements_to_packing_Classes.pdf

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There are some really exciting

developments in the way

well be training and assessing

instructors from now on.

First up, lets be really clear that none of the changes

weve made take anything away from the training

youve already received. The improvements weve

made will keep us at the leading edge of group

fitness, and its our hope that you will take note of

the changes and challenge yourself to keep growing

and developing as an instructor.

So what are these changes?

First of all, weve renamed the 5 Key Elements and

subtly altered the focus of how we teach them.

The 5 Key Elements to packing classes are:

1. Choreography

2. Technique

3. Coaching

4. Connecting

5. Fitness Magic

Another development is the way that we now

ground each Key Element firmly in the essence of

the program. Its so important that EVERY instructor

in EVERY program is teaching in a way that is inkeeping with the essence of the program. Knowing

and understanding what the essence of each

program is, forms a central part of the new instructor

training.

Your measure of success

Lets face it the ultimate test of successful group

fitness teaching is big class numbers. Your job is to

grow class numbers, reaching as many people as

possible one class at a time, one person at a tim

Youll know youre there wheyour classes are packed!

The NEW 5 Key Elements to Packing Classes

There is little change here,

except weve renamed Pre-

Choreography, Choreography.

People love great choreography

set to great music. Every three

months you receive fresh new

music with great choreography

and ongoing education.

Do what performing artists do...

Learn your material, know your choreography

intimately.

Be set free to deliver life-changing experiences.

Focus on delivery.

Hot tips for learning choreography Listen to your music in the car, at home,

everywhere.

Go to Quarterly Release days and watch expert

role models.

Watch your DVD over and over join in and do it.

Look for patterns in the choreography see

them in your mind.

Make notes about sequences.

Get involved in Club Launches.

Set aside time to prepare before every class.

You now youre t ere w en...

You learn choreography quickly and effectively.

You feel confident and excited about delivering

new class.

You can play any song on the release and your

od knows the moves. .

Video your class and ask yourself:

o I know my choreography 100%?

Do I follow the correct format?

Do I balance my track selection?

Your job is

to learn your

choreography

100%

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Choreographyto WOW your Classes


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Until recently, weve referred

to this Key Element as Physical

Execution, however, we believe

role-model Technique speaks

more broadly and accuratelyabout what we now expect

to see.

Were looking for instructors to show correct:

Position

Execution

Timing

Fitness, and

Feel... or Style (in the case of BODYJAM)

.

Weve renamed Instruction

to align more with what YOU

DO to help your participants

achieve their goals Coaching.

Grow your class numbers by mastering the art ofcoaching. People will come to your class if they can

follow you easily and you lead them to a place they

couldnt get to on their own.

Great coaching includes:

Everything you say and do to help your

participants follow the class correctly and reach

their goals

Giving the right information at the right time

Role-modeling, educating, instructing and

inspiring

Coachingmastery

Hot tips for mastering Coaching Be organized and have a Plan B.

Always teach as if theres someone new in class.

Give the right info at the right time script each new track.

Practise visual cueing, especially previewing.

Educate your participants about the benefits of the program.

Look for opportunities to improve their technique.

Believe in your participants give them positive feedback.

Use your voice to create contrast.

Your whole class is following successfully.

They understand why theyre doing the moves.

They improve over time.

Vi eo your c a ss an as yourse :

Do I deliver the right information at the right

time?

Am I easy to understand and follow?

Do I use effective coaching language?

Am I organize ?

Your job is to make sure your

class can understand and

follow you successfully and get

the results they came for.

Grow your class numbers by becoming such a

fantastic role model that your participants aspire to

move like you.

People come to class to get results. The main way they

achieve them is by following you. The way you look

and the quality of your movement determine their

physical experience.

Youre a powerful role model Transcend to inspirational movement

Be in shape to teach

You now youre t ere w en...

Your participants start to move with great

technique.

Your participants tell you theyre inspired by the

way you move.

A peer, trainer or manager te s you t at your

technique is perfect.


do I demonstrate the correct alignment an

posture?

and Do I demonstrate safe, effective movement

range?

Do I move in time with the music?

ing Do I maintain perfect form from the begin

the end of the class?

Do I demonstrate appropriate feel, look an

attitude of the track and program?

Your job is to bean example of

perfect technique.

Hot tips for perfecting

Technique Review your execution fanatically by

practising in the mirror.

Videotape your class and be brave

enough to watch and critique yourself. Demand peer review ask for feedback

from other instructors, your head teacher

or GFM.


Role-modelTechnique


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The fourth Key Element used

to be Communication but,

when you think about it,

every element requires you to

communicate with your class,so weve renamed this element

Connecting.

The last Key Element now

is creating Fitness Magic.

Think back to the last great

performance you experienced,

whether it was on the stage, at

the movies or on center court

at the tennis.

Memorable moments like that are magic. Theressomething about them thats diffi cult to describe

or pin down its just that the experience was

magic and its that special something that resists

definition that is fitness magic.

The people in our research groups say over and over

again that while they may have chosen a class for

mainly practical reasons like its physical benefits, its

the unique buzz of a particular class that keeps them

coming back for more.

The secret is to identify exactly what the uniqueexperiential elements are that people love in each

class, and how to make sure that theyre maximize

in our own classes.

When youre on top of the other four Key Element

and align yourself with the look and feel and attitu

of the program the scene is set for fitness magic

Hot tips for Connecting Treasure your class slot like gold be there every week and make each week special.

Get to know peoples names and remember them.

Meet participants before class and stay around after class to chat.

Involve them request song suggestions and welcome feedback.

Prepare class-focused objectives. Use the sentence starter: Today I want the people in my class tofeel/experience....

Let your passion for the music and exercises show.

Let the music soar through the class without talking over it all

the time.

Go the extra mile find ways to add value for your

participants.

Your job is to engage your

participants.

Be real you need to be YOU!

Create a warm and welcoming environment.

Let participants get to know you.

Let the music and movement drive the whole

experience.

Be open and keep things positive.

You know youre there when...

Peop e spontaneous y come up to ta

to you before and after class.

They respond to you by replying, smilin

ack, laughing at your jokes... maybe!

The same eo le kee comin back

bringnd, MOST IMPORTANTLY, the

their friends.

elf:Video your class and ask your

the Do I engage my participants i

workout, the music and ME?

Am I open an approac a e?

lass? Do I cater to the needs of the c

Grow your class numbers by developing powerful

relationships with your participants. When you

create an atmosphere that allows them to tune inwith themselves, the workout and you, you create

connection.

Hot tips for creating magic

Make the workout unique teach from yourstrengths.

Look the part get dressed up in the appropriate

gear for the program.

WOW the crowd learn and practise where to stand,

how to stand, how to command attention, how to

create shared moments.

Let the music have the opportunity to speak.

Use contrast in your teaching highs and lows.

Create fantastic finales; introduce fun and finesse to your teaching.

LOVE WHAT YOU DO AND SHOW IT.

You know youre there when...

Youre in a state of flow.

You teach from the program essence.

Your class is addicted to your workout experienc

They clap and cheer spontaneously at the end oeach track or class.


Do I capture the program essence?

Do I create a journey of contrasts?

Is my teaching style natural?

Your job is to teach with

the look and feel of the

program and to do this in

a natural way.


Connecting

CreatingFitness Magic

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