COMMUNITY
WHAT’S
ON?
As the days get shorter and those social engagements of the
warmer months fade away, why not take the opportunity to
fill your days with some top notch professional development?
Network presents a wide range of ongoing education
opportunities, many with CECs/PDPs attached. Details on all
of these can be found at fitnessnetwork.com.au/calendar
Inspiration in your Gymbag!
Check out Network’s online Member Gymbag for a wealth of
inspiration to fire-up your members and clients! As a Network
Member you have access to loads of resources, including posters
you can print off and put on your walls, and memes for social media
and online comm’s.
Go to fitnessnetwork.com.au/gymbag and, as always, if you
need assistance logging in, please just call the friendly Network team
on 1300 493 832.
In your expert opinion...
Stephen Parker, Group Ex instructor & Director of
Fitness for Life
I’m ready to learn a new Group Ex program to instruct, but not
sure which one to choose?
Good on you for adding another string to your bow! Here are
a few considerations to help you make your decision.
Firstly, love what you do! It may seem obvious but it’s
crucial to select a program that you love participating in yourself.
You’ll be a better teacher when you have a genuine interest in the
workout, and your desire to learn will also be greater.
Next up, be a star! Choose a program that you are technically
good at. Even if you love to participate in a workout, you may not
have leading technique or execution.
Then consider how much work you could get instructing the
program and how many classes are available on the timetables in
your area. I recommend teaching a minimum of two classes per
week per program to build your skills and maintain program fitness.
Finally, teach me grasshopper! Another big consideration is the
availability of post-training mentoring by an experienced instructor.
Line up someone who is willing to mentor you for at least three months
after your training. Also, get to know your fellow program teachers.
Build relationships with them, participate in their classes and see what
and how they teach. This will also create a network of cover instructors.
Upskilling is essential for keeping our industry moving forward
and having fitness professionals with knowledge and experience.
Most accredited training will also carry CEC/PDP points which are
essential for your professional registration (and training expenses
are tax deductable.) All the best with your decision and training!
Schwinn Cycling Instructor Certification
4 July Sydney, NSW
15 August Melbou