THIS WAS GX IN
LOCKDOWN
Shutdown prompted us all to improvise how we worked and how we
maintained our connections. Here, aqua and group fitness instructors Lianne
Tiemens and Dominic Gili share how they approached the challenge.
Lianne Tiemens, Group Exercise & Aqua Instructor
What did you do during shutdown?
On Monday 23 March 2020 I finished delivering my last gym-based
group fitness class around 11:30am, a team teach with a friend to
launch Les Mills BODYPUMP 113. When we left the gym around
midday the gym closed its doors. Earlier that morning I received
the first messages from my regular gym participants with requests
to continue training them, and that’s exactly what I decided to do –
take my classes virtual. That afternoon I sent out an invite to another
bunch of regulars who have become friends and set up some trial
classes with them for later that week. To make myself stick to it, I
posted an announcement on my socials.
How did you facilitate it?
During a trial week I researched booking systems, payment systems,
the technology side of things and how to integrate them all so I could
offer a long-term and sustainable solution with efficient processes
eliminating as much additional admin work as I could. I listened
to webinars, did research online and connected with colleagues
who were going virtual too. I also checked insurance for coverage
and organised updated legal terms & conditions for my services. I
settled on booking system Calendly which allows for integrations
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