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The skills required of an instructor today , therefore , are incredibly varied , but in having such a broad focus one can miss out on perfecting , or even understanding , some of the basic foundational skills that older instructors trained in previous decades do as second nature . And on the flipside , these more experienced instructors can have a challenging time getting across the new disciplines and developing the skills required to keep them up-to-date .
As instructing is generally not a career one can do forever , due to its physical demands , as instructors retire and move on , the industry is at risk of losing years of knowledge and experience unless it is shared along the way . Mentoring allows this transfer of knowledge back and forth across the generations , enriching the quality and credibility of the industry as a whole .
Getting involved
So , now you ’ re realising the value of this mentoring business , how can you get involved ?
Some fitness businesses have formalised mentoring programs in which you must apply to be a mentor or a mentee and follow

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