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You might need a permit in some locations. Otherwise the outdoors is a great place as long as it doesn't rain out your class.
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Shawn's comment is spot on. Lots of studies now positing the benefit of a body, mind, spirit modality. Here is one. http://www.psychologytoday.com/files/attachments/34033/ijsmarticle.pdf
Have fun will travel
Danielle
Have fun will travel
Danielle
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I have held many classes (and private sessions) outdoors and it has always been well received. As Shawn said, you need to watch out for rain. For this very reason I don't have an ongoing outdoor class but, when the weather is good, they ask me for it. Finding a location hasn't been too challenging (I don't know anything about Laredo, TX.) here in Chattanooga, TN. Parks and school yards are my typical haunts but, I've been known to utilize a parking lot or two on occasion. Locate those with authority to grant written permission for use, negotiate some terms (most of the time you gotta give something, hasn't always been money so get creative) and notify your insurance of the new location. Adapt training for the given surface and bring extra water; even if you have instructed your participants to do so. Lastly, find the nearest restroom, no matter how far it is, it might be necessary.
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I think you may find a special class of people that are looking for such a thing. Many people love the outdoors. You may get a nice turnout from doing so.
Scott
Scott
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Hey Hedei. The short answer to your question is "of course" it would be fine to offer outdoor group classes! There is a market for just about any type of training and training venue. As some of the other posters have already mentioned, finding the clients, finding a location and making sure that you have proper permits etc. to make this all work, is your real issue/concern.
I love training clients outdoors, and I have to say, they love it too! Good luck!
LaRue, CSCS
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I love training clients outdoors, and I have to say, they love it too! Good luck!
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
lecfitness@yahoo.com
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I would personally prefer a group fitness class outside. Not as an instructor but as a client. I'm not group fit certified, so I don't really know much about designing classes.
Just being a prude here, the only thing that I might worry about would be that I can't be sure that there would be video record of what happened if someone injured his/herself. I've got a degree in Justice Studies, so I tend to worry about legal liability a lot. I always want to make sure that I'm covered! It only takes one person to ruin a career!
Just being a prude here, the only thing that I might worry about would be that I can't be sure that there would be video record of what happened if someone injured his/herself. I've got a degree in Justice Studies, so I tend to worry about legal liability a lot. I always want to make sure that I'm covered! It only takes one person to ruin a career!
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Hi Hedei,
Although I am a Certified Group Instructor, my first love is Personal Training. I have clients that I train at my gym, but my groups 3 - 10 people are outside. Being in San Diego our weather is near to perfect but I train early morning (30 minute) groups at 5:30a, 6:05a, 6:35a and 60 minute sessions on Saturdays.
You'll need to do your research first on safety, lightening, location, bathrooms and of course will you need a permit. I would also suggest if you have a permanent location to add them to your Liability as this will go a long way to show that you're a serious and perfessional instructor.
Much success in 2012!
Although I am a Certified Group Instructor, my first love is Personal Training. I have clients that I train at my gym, but my groups 3 - 10 people are outside. Being in San Diego our weather is near to perfect but I train early morning (30 minute) groups at 5:30a, 6:05a, 6:35a and 60 minute sessions on Saturdays.
You'll need to do your research first on safety, lightening, location, bathrooms and of course will you need a permit. I would also suggest if you have a permanent location to add them to your Liability as this will go a long way to show that you're a serious and perfessional instructor.
Much success in 2012!
