Archive for May 2003
More Than Luck (becoming a fitness presenter)
More Than Luck
Use these basic guidelines to make the transition from terrific teacher to paid presenter.
By Petra Kolber
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he number one question I get from convention participants is โHow do I become a presenter?โ Oprah Winfrey said it best: โLuck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.โ Although I was lucky to partner with Reebok early
in my career, I had paid my dues long before thiโฆ
Read MoreHelp! Iโm More Than Just a Sub, Problem Solver
Help! Iโm More Than Just a Sub
Q: A:
It seems Iโm always a bridesmaid, never the bride. I am good enough to sub classes when one of my colleagues needs someone, but my supervisor still doesnโt give me my own class. Iโm available, trained and ready; however, openings never come my way. Meanwhile, subbing requests come in regularly, so I must be doing something right. What can I do to โmove to theโฆ
Read MoreWomen on Weights
By Maureen Hagan
Women on Weights
Teach a progressive strength class.
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trength training is finally getting the attention it deserves as a beneficial, safe and effective exercise for women. After years of misinformation, women are learning that strength training not only enhances muscle tone but also boosts metabolism, augments fat oxidation and reduces injury risk. Fitness instructors can makeโฆ
Read MorePEP Bill Progress
In February, Congress finalized a 20 percent increase in funding for the Physical Education for Progress program, since renamed the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP). The increase will translate to $60 million in grant money for fiscal year 2003 for local school districts and community organizations. This amount represents an increase of $10 million over last yearโs PEP allocation.
Read MoreKeeping Pace With Todayโs Step Classes
Teen FAQs
Everywhere you lookโonline, on TV and in newspapers and magazinesโthereโs information about health, nutrition and fitness. What is the real deal, and what is fake? What is safe, and what is risky? How do you lose weight? How can you get buff? Are supplements dangerous? Exercise physiologist Marla Richmond, MS, creator of โBuff โnโ Stuff,โโฆ
Read MoreThe 30-Minute Formula
The Pregnant Athlete
More Than Luck
The number one question I get from convention participants is โHow do I become a presenter?โ Oprah Winfrey said it best: โLuck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.โ Although I was lucky to partner with Reebok early in my career, I had paid my dues long before this relationship began. When I worked inโฆ
Read MoreWomen on Weights
Strength training is finally getting the attention it deserves as a beneficial, safe and effective exercise for women. After years of misinformation, women are learning that strength training not only enhances muscle tone but also boosts metabolism, augments fat oxidation and reduces injury risk. Fitness instructors can make the most of this newfound awareness byโฆ
Read MoreHelp! Iโm More Than Just a Sub, Problem Solver
Q:It seems Iโm always a bridesmaid, never the bride. I am good enough to sub classes when one of my colleagues needs someone, but my supervisor still doesnโt give me my own class. Iโm available, trained and ready; however, openings never come my way. Meanwhile, subbing requests come in regularly, so I must be doing something right. What can I do to โmove to the altarโ and get more classes of my own?
Read MoreHow to Improve Proprioception
