LIT
LIT (Low Impact Training) is an LA-based class that uses a
WaterRower and elastic resistance bands for a 50-minute workout
designed to sculpt, strengthen and raise cardio fitness without the
jumping, joint-jarring potential of CrossFit, HIIT or boxing. Pitched as
‘safe, functional and effective’, this will attract Pilates and first-time
class attendees looking for something challenging but accessible to
the beginner.
Treadmill classes
Granted, at Speedplay LA the treadmills are a fancy curved shape, but
nonetheless, the class strategy and design is definitely adoptable for
most clubs with treadmills. Using various running methods, this class
involves coaching a small group through sprints and uphill treadmill
workouts with rowing intervals and lifting. Using gym equipment, an
experienced running coach could definitely devise a program leading
up to events such as a fun run or stair climb competition. The key is to
have a knowledgeable running coach who can advise on technique,
breathing, posture and mental endurance exercises.
Because treadmills are one of the most popular pieces of gym
equipment, this class would need to be scheduled for a time when
either the demand for cardio machines is low (daytime periods) or
when the membership who normally use the treadmills for a certain
period of time are happy to take part in a scheduled class rather than
doing their own cardio training. Whether you market and promote this
as a class or a small group training session will depend on the nature
of your timetable and services. Smaller gyms that tend to focus more
on personal training over classes would
more likely take treadmill sessions as small
group training. In larger facilities with an
established group fitness timetable, it could
either be a small group session or a class
depending on demand. It might be hard to
know which to promote it and run it as until
you’ve given it a trial, but don’t let that hold
you back!
Sandbox Fitness
Bonus points for the novelty factor. This is
exactly what it says – a giant sandpit is the
setting for runs, balance, strength training
and core work. The idea is that this is the
ideal low-impact but quality resistance
environment for training as if you were on
the beach, when you can’t be. If LA fitness
types are flocking to it, surely beach
loving Australians will also see the appeal.
College football players in Michigan use
sand pit training as their primary strength
and speed workout environment. Their
strength and conditioning coach runs
through plyometric exercises, sprints and
balance work in an enormous, fencedoff sandpit. What’s the cost? Prohibitive,
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