Class Diversity Teaching Tips
by Janice Jaicks Anyone who has ever taught water aerobics has experienced what I call the CDC: Class Diversity Challenge. In a class of twenty, you likely have a big variety of fitness levels. What does that mean? Your participants might come in different shapes and sizes, as well as have varying exercise history levels.
Jumping into the World of Yoga PT. 2 feat. Jenn Tarrant
In episode 22 of the FitnessFest Podcast we have Jenn Tarrant. Jenn is a yoga professional and Senior Master Trainer for YogaFit. Within her role at YogaFit she has the opportunity to teach globally and help fitness professionals expand their knowledge within the yoga realm. Throughout this episode Jenn shares her journey through the
Jumping into the World of Yoga Pt. 1 feat. Kim Gray
In episode 21 of the FitnessFest Podcast we have Kim Gray. Kim is a Senior Master Trainer for YogaFit and their Brand Manager. Kim shares her journey through the fitness industry and how she adapted her live sessions over the last year. Being the brand manager for YogaFit, Kim helps put together the company’s conference
The Functional Aging Institute feat. Dr. Dan Ritchie
In episode 20 of the FitnessFest Podcast we have one of the founders of the Functional Aging Institute, Dr. Dan Ritchie. Dr. Ritchie shares his initial start in the fitness industry which included the beginnings of active aging education, and his thought process going into co-founding the Functional Aging Institute. Over the last year many
Zumba and the World of Group Fitness feat. Petra Robinson
In episode 19 of the FitnessFest Podcast we have Petra Robinson, fitness industry pioneer and consultant. Petra has had many notable stops in the fitness industry but created a name for herself at Zumba and AFAA. Having started in the fitness industry when education was a non-factor, Petra was one of major driving forces
Developing Masala Bhangra and Creating Your Own Fitness Journey feat. Sarina Jain
In Episode 18 of the FitnessFest Podcast we have Sarina Jain, developer of Masala Bhangra. Sarina takes of through a journey that includes developing her own group fitness format, and how she wanted to share her Indian heritage. Coined as the “Indian Jane Fonda,” Sarina Jain is the creator of the original Masala Bhangra®
Becoming a Fitness Comeback Coach feat. Dr. Meredith Butulis
In Episode 17 of the FitnessFest Podcast Meredith Butulis shares her journey through the fitness industry which includes insight into why she believes so much in her program Becoming a Fitness Comeback Coach. Meredith shares her reasons for loving the power of education, and how she developed a variety of programs for fitness professionals. Listen
Buoyancy Equipment Choices & Rules
Not all buoyancy barbells or water weights are created equal. To add to the confusion, aqua equipment companies call their buoyancy barbells by different names. Hydro-Fit calls them hand buoys, Sprint Aquatics calls them bells, and other companies call them dumbbells or weights. There are also many non-aquatic companies that may sell them, and I
Meet New Presenter Chris Stevenson, CSCS
Meet new FitnessFest Presenter Chris Stevenson, CSCS! In this interview Chris goes through his journey in the fitness industry and how he eventually became a board member for IHRSA! FitnessFest Virtual will be held April 22-25, 2021.