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Shannon Fable

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About Me

Shannon Fable, Top 3 Finalist for 2009 IDEA Instructor of the Year and 2006 ACE Group Fitness Instructor of the Year, is the founder and CEO of Sunshine Fitness Resources, a fitness consulting firm experienced in providing services for instructors, aspiring presenters, fitness manufacturers and mana... moreShannon Fable, Top 3 Finalist for 2009 IDEA Instructor of the Year and 2006 ACE Group Fitness Instructor of the Year, is the founder and CEO of Sunshine Fitness Resources, a fitness consulting firm experienced in providing services for instructors, aspiring presenters, fitness manufacturers and managers, as well as the owner of Balletone(R). Shannon, a Power Bar sponsored athlete, is an international presenter for several well known companies including the Schwinn Fitness, BOSU, Power Systems and ACE. As a program developer and educator for more than a decade, Shannon provides continuing education worldwide. She was recently added to the ACE Industry Advisory Panel and serves as the Senior Director of APDs & Presenters for Powder Blue Productions. less
Profession
Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Program Director or Manager, Yoga Instructor
Expertise
Activities: Cycling, Jogging, Mind & Body, Yoga
Specialties: Core Training, Flexibility, Group Exercise, Lifestyle Coaching, Strength Training
Degrees
BA Sociology, University of Florida
Minor Communication Studies, University of Florida
Title
CEO/Owner
Company
SFResources, Balletone & GroupEx PRO
Company Location
4939 Sundance Square, Boulder 80301
Website
www.shannonfable.com
Certifications/Trainings
ACE - Group Fitness Instructor
Verified
ACE - Lifestyle & Weight Management Coach
Verified
ACE - Lifestyle + Weight Management Coach
Verified
ACE - Personal Trainer
Verified
BT - Balletone: Sole Synthesis Instructor Training
Verified
BT - Balletone: Standing Flow Instructor Training
Verified
PB11 - All Star Presenter Camp
Verified
PB11 - Hip Hop Hustle Instructor Training
Verified
Schwinn Cycling - Schwinn Cycling Certification
Verified
TRX - TRX Suspension Training Course
Verified
TRX - TRX Group Suspension Training Course
Not Verified
AFAA - Group Exercise Certification
Agency Unavailable
BOSU - Instructor Training with balance trainer
Agency Unavailable
Indo Row - Indo Row Training
Agency Unavailable
CPR Certified
American Red Cross
AED Certified
American Red Cross
Liability Insurance
Fitness & Wellness Insurance Agency
Shannon Fable's Articles

The Pros and Cons of Being a Hobby Instructor

By Shannon Fable
The fitness industry’s reach extends far and wide. In venues ranging from small studios in large cities to huge recreational centers in small towns, scores of people rel...

The Centralized Portal

By Shannon Fable
Whether you’ve been forced to overhaul your current communication strategy or you’re just making minor tweaks, it’s time to bring this column to a close. H...

Creating an Online Community

By Shannon Fable
Group fitness is the heartbeat of the facility, but not because of the blaring music or sweaty bodies. People exercise in groups for the motivation, accountability and energy ...

The Benefits of Streamlined Communication

By Shannon Fable
The previous three installments of this column have given you a bit to think about regarding your current communication situation. As the group fitness manager (GFM), you must...
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Shannon Fable's Educational Videos
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Become a Presenter!

By Shannon Fable, Nicki Anderson, Aprile Peishel
In this jam-packed, video, our team of experts will share what it takes to be a successful presenter, how to navigate the industry, the opportunity that exists, as well as se...
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But I Want It! Budget Management for Program Directors

By Shannon Fable
So many toys, so little money! Learn simple tips to determine whether or not you really need that new toy. Then look at a fail-proof evaluation process to ensure you won't e...
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Evolved Evaluations

By Shannon Fable
Find it hard to make time to consistently evaluate your staff even once a year? Do your instructors quickly clean up their act when you walk in the door or fall to pieces when...
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It’s What You Don’t Say That Counts

By Shannon Fable
Some instructors have it…you can’t put your finger on the quality that elevates their classes from a workout to an experience, yet it obviously exists. It’s What You Don...
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Become a Presenter!

By Shannon Fable, Nicki Anderson, Aprile Peishel
In this jam-packed, video, our team of experts will share what it takes to be a successful presenter, how to navigate the industry, the opportunity that exists, as well as se...
00:00:00

Evolved Evaluations

By Shannon Fable
Find it hard to make time to consistently evaluate your staff even once a year? Do your instructors quickly clean up their act when you walk in the door or fall to pieces when...
00:00:00

Powerful Teaching: Group Strength Foundations

By Shannon Fable
Group strength classes are gaining in popularity. Build your r
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Shannon Fable's Products Available in the IDEA Store
Become a Presenter! (DVD)
by Shannon Fable, Nicki Anderson, Aprile Peishel
Price: $44.95
Member Price: $34.95 (Save $10.00)
Evolved Evaluations (DVD)
by Shannon Fable
Price: $44.95
Member Price: $34.95 (Save $10.00)
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Shannon Fable's Upcoming Sessions

009: Inspirational Leadership: Critical Skills for Personal Training Directors and Group Fitness Managers (L/WS)

Presented By Helen Vanderburg, Shannon Fable, Sherri McMillan, MS, Donna Cyrus, Nicki Anderson, Vito Lafata, Trina Gray
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
Managing a team of personal trainers or group fitness instructors can be challenging to say the least. This preconference begins with an inspiring opening address that focuses...

131: BOSU®: HIIT Extreme WS

Presented By Shannon Fable, Keli Roberts
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
Discover the science of high-intensity interval training and its application to both fitness and sport. Take home a variety of short, plug-n-play high-intensity interval seque...

213: Summertime Blues: The Perfect Time to Revitalize Your Group Fitness Programs

Presented By Shannon Fable
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
Summer: Best of times or worst of times for group fitness? With the average participant dealing with kids at home, longer daylight hours and vacations, attendance becomes spor...

395: Schwinn® Cycling: 10 Minutes to Your Next 10 Rides

Presented By Shannon Fable
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
Learn how to make class design super quick so you can get on the bike and deliver that knockout ride! Discover a simple system for creating an endless cache of exciting cyclin...
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    Shannon's Answers

    What are the biggest challenges Fitness/GEX Managers are facing today?

    streamlining communication and providing education for staff. what do you think? read more

    I am new in the industry. What personal training certification should I get?

    I believe ACE is the best place to start. It's a general certification that will give you a solid foundation to then exp... read more

    What are you favorite "toys" (equipment) to use in group fitness?

    BOSU Balance Trainer and Ballast Balls are extremely versatile, functional and fun for classes of all types! read more

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