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Why is Sally Edwards dressed as a couch potato?

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 12:34:00 +0000

To demonstrate the point that inside every “couch potato” is a Triathlete. For those of you who don’t know her, Sally is credited with the invention and tireless promotion of Zone Based Heart Rate Training. Learn more about Sally Edwards here.

I found this interview video of Sally Edwards very entertaining and motivating. I have forwarded it to my class participants. Click the link or the picture to watch it

GFTR #22 – Trish Muse on Cueing the Core

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:26:01 +0000

“Working the core” is all the rage right now. But how do we incorporate core work into a class where there is not specific time for it? And how do we cue it if we don’t have a Pilates background? My guest, Trish Muse and I discuss how to work the core, with good effective cueing, in classes that are not core specific. Trish‘s experience as a Physical Therapist (she is working on her Doctorate), group fitness and Pilates instructor really help her describe how to do this. You can learn more about Trish at www.bodyproductions.com. Enjoy!
Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using iTunes Download audio file (022_Trish.mp3)

GFTR #21 – Chris Freytag and her athletically inspired class

Amy — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:01:39 +0000

You know that guy that is always running on the treadmill, or the one that is in the weight room every day? Wouldn’t it be fun to pull him into your class for once? Chris Freytag and I talk about getting the “athletic minded extroverts” into our classes. By allowing our participants the freedom to move without paying attention to choreography, we can attract those that would never ever consider coming to a “dance class”. Chris calls it organized chaos. Join us as we talk about the athletically inspired class and how to execute it. You can learn more about Chris at her website: chrisfreytag.com and please contact me: amyjo@groupfitnessradio.com. I would love to hear from you!

Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using iTunes Download audio file (021_AmyChris2.mp3)

GFTR #17 – David Mesirow’s Beamfit™ In Jamaica

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:31:23 +0000

I had the chance to sit down in Jamaica and talk with David Mesirow about his new product launch, Beaming. (It was definitely my favorite interview atmosphere!) David wanted to present the fitness industry with something new and exciting, but also “all encompassing”. Beaming takes into account all aspects of health and is done barefoot, in a dark room, with candles and soft music. David describes not only the theory behind Beaming, but how and why he came up with the concept. Enjoy!

Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using iTunes Download audio file (017_Beamfit.mp3)

GFTR #15 Injury Prevention and Recovery with Chris Freytag

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:44:17 +0000

It’s just hard to even imagine…us, get injured? We, the instructor? No, it can’t happen! We don’t feel pain, let alone do anything that would hurt us. (We only inflict pain, right?) I first met Chris Freytag in an article she wrote for ACE Certified News about injury prevention and recovery. She had just hurt her hamstring and wrote about it with humor and humility. I laughed out loud as I read the article because I was icing my own hamstring as I read it. Chris is a busy girl (visit her website, www.chrisfreytag.com) and I had a great time meeting her in person and talking with her about how we can prevent injuring ourselves and what to do if we still “pull a little something”.

Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using iTunes Download audio file (015_Chris_Freytag.mp3)

Episode #9 – Gin Miller and Twenty (20) Years of Step Aerobics

admin — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:16:14 +0000

Wow, can you believe it has been twenty (20) years since we all started teaching step? Twenty years on, not only do we have step, we also have pilates, websites like SouthBeachDiet.com and yoga to keep us in shape. We have come a long way! Anyway, it was really fun to talk with Gin Miller and hear how it all started and how Reebok got involved. Have fun re-living the late 80’s and early 1990’s and hearing how it all evolved. I would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment above to tell me about teaching your first step class (mine was scary!)

If you are going to IDEA this August be sure to check out this innovative fitness class—Step Into the Future! It’s all happening
Saturday, August 15th from 4:40 pm – 6:30 pm – Session #497 – Limited to 250 people.
Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using iTunes Download audio file (009_Gin_Miller.mp3)

FREE Pair of Reebok Shoes at the IDEA World Fitness

Amy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:21:05 +0000

I just saw this in an email I get from IDEA.

From IDEA’s site:
Don’t Miss the Step Celebration and Get a FREE Pair of Reebok Shoes! (women’s sizes only)
Session #497: Step Into the Future!

Saturday, August 15 from 4:40–6:30pm Sponsored by Reebok

2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the step and we’ll celebrate the landmark Reebok® program with a birthday party and a class you’ll never forget.

o Surprise guests including emcee Gin Miller, the originator of Step
o Industry icons and fresh faces will be onstage together
o Enjoy a mix of music with past and current moves
o A special gift (a pair of Reebok women’s shoes) will be provided to attendees
o It’s going to be a great time! Hurry, space is limited to 250 people.

Here is the link with all the information.

Episode #8 – Jen Ryan on Over Training & Over Teaching

Amy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:26:49 +0000

Jen Ryan is a very busy girl. I’m thankful she could take the time to talk with me about the benchmarks of training and the dangers of over training and over teaching as group fitness instructors. Jen is the National Operations Manager of Group Fitness for Life Time Fitness and the Group Fitness Department Head for LTF in Chanhassen, MN . Talk about pressure! Jen’s Chanhassen club shares the parking lot with the Life Time Fitness Corporate Headquarters!

Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using iTunes Download audio file (008_Jen_Ryan.mp3)

Let me know you were here.

Episode #7 Fred Hoffman – live from Paris, France

Amy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:45:14 +0000

You guys, the first thing I want you to know about Fred Hoffman is what a genuinely nice person he is! I so enjoyed talking with him. We discuss a number of the many projects he is involved in and his presentations at this years IDEA Conference in Aneheim, CA, August 12-16, 2009. He has a lot of experience and knowledge to share with us. I am certain he will be on GFTR again soon so keep a look out for him!

Here are the links

R-KAIDE Fitness Rhythmic, Kinesthetic, Arcade-Inspired Dance & Exercise

Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using iTunes
Download audio file (007_Fred_Hoffman.mp3)

Check out this Step by Step Video to learn how to Subscribe for free using iTunes.