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How many group exericse classes/week should an instructor limit themselves to avoid injuries?

Group FitnessGroup Fitness ClassesFitness Instructor
9 Answers | Asked by Robert Stedman 315 days ago
Answered by Grace DeSimone 308 days ago
I agree with all the comments thus far. Another consideration is keeping the classes and the instructor fresh. Knowing... read more

Does anyone have a link to the national standards for group fitness instructors?

Group FitnessGroup Fitness Classes
5 Answers | Asked by Debbie Hufnagel 308 days ago
Answered by Grace DeSimone 308 days ago
Perhaps what may help you is a job description or instructor evaluation form from the employer. Typcially those forms w... read more

What space is needed to hold 50 participants in a studio?

Business Planning/Strategies
3 Answers | Asked by Gloria Goulding 370 days ago
Answered by Grace DeSimone 328 days ago
Hi Glora, It depends on what type of activity you want to do in the space and what type of equipment you are using... read moreHi Glora,
It depends on what type of activity you want to do in the space and what type of equipment you are using. Also, take into consideration storage of the equipment (if you are storing it in the studio (eg. mats and weights or balls) that will consume some of your space. Consider "dead space" egress areas, columns etc.
ACSMs Health and Fitness Facility Guidelines (3rd ed.) recommends 40-60 square feet per expected member.
If you are using the space for multiple style classes or activites, I suggest you create studio capacity for each type of activity you offer. This will later serve as a metric to determine whether or not a program or calss is successful.

Do you have "Boot Camps" or Outdoor Workouts for your Group Clients? How do you market each to your targets?

Boot CampMarketing and Sales
4 Answers | Asked by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 357 days ago
Answered by Grace DeSimone 357 days ago
Hi Lorraine, I usually categorize the program as Group Training, then you can style your workouts to appeal to dif... read more

What certifications are NCCA accredited?

CertificationsPersonal TrainingPersonal TrainerNational Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)AccreditationTraining and Wellness Certification Commission (TW-CC)National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
4 Answers | Asked by Marco Velasco 358 days ago
Answered by Grace DeSimone 357 days ago
Marco, The answers above are right on target. Keep in mind new agencies and new certifications are always being a... read more
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Grace's Answers

How many group exericse classes/week should an instructor limit themselves to avoid injuries?

I agree with all the comments thus far. Another consideration is keeping the classes and the instructor fresh. Knowing... read more

Does anyone have a link to the national standards for group fitness instructors?

Perhaps what may help you is a job description or instructor evaluation form from the employer. Typcially those forms w... read more

What space is needed to hold 50 participants in a studio?

Hi Glora, It depends on what type of activity you want to do in the space and what type of equipment you are using... read moreHi Glora,
It depends on what type of activity you want to do in the space and what type of equipment you are using. Also, take into consideration storage of the equipment (if you are storing it in the studio (eg. mats and weights or balls) that will consume some of your space. Consider "dead space" egress areas, columns etc.
ACSMs Health and Fitness Facility Guidelines (3rd ed.) recommends 40-60 square feet per expected member.
If you are using the space for multiple style classes or activites, I suggest you create studio capacity for each type of activity you offer. This will later serve as a metric to determine whether or not a program or calss is successful.

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