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Fred Hoffman, MEd, holds a Master’s Degree in Health Education and is the International Education Development Director for Batuka. A consultant and master trainer for companies such as Reebok, TRX, BOSU, and Gliding™, he has traveled to nearly 50 countries on six continents to present at conven... moreFred Hoffman, MEd, holds a Master’s Degree in Health Education and is the International Education Development Director for Batuka. A consultant and master trainer for companies such as Reebok, TRX, BOSU, and Gliding™, he has traveled to nearly 50 countries on six continents to present at conventions and conduct instructor training. The author of Going Global: An Expert’s Guide to Working Abroad in the International Fitness Industry and an advisory board member, Fred is the recipient of the 2007 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year award, and in 2001 was elected to the International Who’s Who of Professionals. Certifications: ACE and ACSM Education provider for: ACE less
Profession
Fitness Instructor, Program Director or Manager
Expertise
Activities: Core Conditioning, TRX (Suspension Training)
Specialties: Fitness Education, Group Exercise
Degrees
BSc. Respiratory Therapy, Northeastern University
Master's Degree Health Education, Boston University
Title
Director of International Services
Company
The Club Synergy Group
Company Location
Paris, FR
Website
www.fredhoffman.com
Certifications/Trainings
ACE - Group Fitness Instructor
Verified
ACSM - ACSM Certified Group Exercise Leader®
Expired 12/31/2011
CPR Certified
American Red Cross
AED Certified
American Red Cross
Liability Insurance
French Insurance Company
Fred Hoffman's Articles

30 Step Skills Every Instructor Should Have

By Fred Hoffman, MEd
As IDEA Health & Fitness Association celebrates its 30th anniversary, what better moment could there be to look at step, an activity that revitalized the fitness industry?...

Heart-Core Circuit

By Fred Hoffman, MEd
The structure and dynamics of circuit training go a long way in explaining its success. The format allows participants to experience a large variety of exercises and equipment...

Sample Class: Heart-Core Circuit

By Fred Hoffman, MEd
Circuit training is one of the group offerings that has shown the most growth in recent years, with 77% of fitness facilities offering it in 2010, compared with 69% in 2002 (S...

How to Become a Group Exercise Instructor

By Fred Hoffman, MEd
When I began my career as a group exercise instructor 30 years ago, I couldn’t have imagined the industry would be where it is today—an evolving, dynamic professio...
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Fred Hoffman's Educational Videos
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Heart-Core Circuit Training: The New Edition

By Fred Hoffman, Med
Cardio and core training in the same class! Your students will love it! This total-body workout video incorporates aerobic conditioning with balance training, core conditionin...
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Stress-Free Step

By Fred Hoffman, Med
Been looking for a ‘good ole’ step class? Well you’ve just found it! This video offers you everything that step was intended for: a fun, creative cardio workout,...
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Heart-Core Circuit Training

By Fred Hoffman, MEd
Cardio and core training in the same class? Your students will love it! This total-body workout incorporates aerobic conditioning with balance training, core conditioning and ...
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Get to the Core With Circuit Training

By Fred Hoffman, MEd
Circuit training is alive and FUNCTIONAL! Learn several different functional core exercises in this complete core conditioning circuit. Experience balance training, core condi...
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Fred Hoffman's Products Available in the IDEA Store
Heart-Core Circuit Training: The New Edition Course (Online Course)
by Fred Hoffman, Med
Price: $69.95
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Heart-Core Circuit Training: The New Edition (DVD)
by Fred Hoffman, Med
Price: $44.95
Member Price: $34.95 (Save $10.00)
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