Let’s face it – not everyone walks into a class like Groovelates thinking “Yes! This is my moment to shine!” For some clients, the idea of moving to music in a room full of people brings more dread than disco fever. And as instructors, we feel that ...

Back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, with studies suggesting that up to 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. For Group Ex and Pilates instructors, understanding how to support clients with mino...

As fitness professionals, we often see clients striving for aesthetic goals or peak performance in isolated exercises. But true strength—the kind that supports daily living and longevity—relies on functional fitness. Our role as instructors is to ens...

Marketing your services is a huge topic, but a good starting point is understanding why people decide to buy. This brings us to the fascinating concept of:Consumer BehaviourOne simple yet effective way to think about buyer behaviour is through a mode...

As a fitness, dance, or Pilates instructor , the New Year represents both an exciting opportunity and a daunting challenge.January is often one of the busiest months in the industry, as clients return with fresh motivation and ambitious resolutions.B...

We often think about posture and alignment as being related to the way we look but we also need to consider the effect that poor posture is having on our internal organs and skeletal structure.We may joke in class about our “anti-aging” postural work...

Motor skills are an essential component of effective Groovelates practice and instruction. As a Groovelates instructor, an understanding of motor control and learning is crucial to optimise movement patterns in clients, reduce injury risk, and improv...

Flexibility is a key aspect of physical fitness ;it plays a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being. From bending down to tie your shoes to reaching for something on a high shelf, flexibility impacts many of the basic movements we perform in d...

Integrating dance moves into Pilates classes can be a transformative approach that enhances both the physical and mental benefits of traditional Pilates.By fusing the structured, core-focused exercises of Pilates with the dynamic, expressive movement...

In the world of fitness, it's easy to get caught up in exercises that focus solely on the muscles we see in the mirror. However, neglecting the muscles of the posterior chain—the group of muscles on the backside of the body—can lead to imbalances, po...

As health & fitness instructors, we're constantly pushing ourselves to the limit to motivate and inspire our clients.However, in the pursuit of helping others achieve their fitness goals, we often neglect our own recovery needs.Recovery is not ju...

In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, we often focus on cardiovascular exercise and nutrition, overlooking the crucial role that muscular strength and endurance play in our overall well-being.From improving physical health to boosting mental well-...

Here's our top 3 ways pre-choregraphed sessions can help you earn more money as a fitness instructor......As a fitness instructor, you know that creating engaging and effective workout sessions is key to building a loyal client base and growing ...

A good group exercise session is one that is inclusive, challenging, and fun. Inclusivity means that everyone feels welcome regardless of their fitness level or experience. Yes, we can offer different level classes, but as we know, people will decide...

These past couple of years have been economically tough for everyone regardless of our chosen paths in life, and that includes instructors struggling to increase client numbers and earnings! Maybe the only way to move forward and grow is to re-evalua...