TRIBE
A new small group training program offers a
ready-made option to facilities looking to tap into
this hot industry trend.
mall Group Training (SGT) has been one of the biggest
fitness developments of recent years. SGT consists of
groups of up to around 10 participants working together in
pre-formatted sessions to achieve similar goals. CrossFit and outdoor
boot camp-style programs work on this principle, and now more clubs
and PT studios are looking to tap into this industry development in order
to increase their appeal to both new and existing clients and members.
For those looking to add SGT to their offerings without creating
their own program from scratch, TRIBE Team Training provides
a ready-made option. A global leader in the development of preformatted small group training programs for fitness facilities, TRIBE
provides a choice of six different programs to help attract and retain
members of different demographics and training objectives.
The first of these programs, TribeFIT3, delivers full body high intensity
training, enabling clubs to compete, safely, with HIIT programs like
CrossFit. TribeFIT2 is a twice-weekly variation on this program. Next
up, TribeLIFE offers low impact functional exercise, while TribeCORE
focuses on core strength, stability and mobility. TribePUNCH offers
a boxing/kickboxing program without the member-on-member risks,
and TribeKIDS provides an athletic program for young people.
The TRIBE promise to participants is that they’ll never do the
same workout twice. Every session in each of the programs builds
upon the previous session to add variety and progression – as well
as accountability and camaraderie. Participants pay for, and sign up
to, a ‘Team’ for a ‘Season’ of their choice of program. Each Season
involves two to three sessions per week for six weeks, followed by a
Trial Week that gives the club the opportunity to build its TRIBE Teams
and attract new members.
Facilities launching TRIBE receive a marketing plan that includes
all the equipment and fixtures needed, music playlists, marketing
materials, and advice on rolling out the programs. Training staff to
deliver TRIBE is taken care of via the TRIBE Team Training Coach
Training Module, which is delivered onsite to the club’s qualified PTs
or group exercise instructors by a TRIBE Master Trainer. Written and
video session plans for each program are provided prior to each
season launch.
The scheduling of TRIBE sessions depends upon existing class
timetables, space availability (minimum 60m2), and demographic.
Some facilities use the group exercise room while others create space
in other shared functional areas. Weekly sessions for each program
are scheduled between two and four days apart, allowing enough
time for any DOMS to reduce, but not often to negatively impact
consistency, routine or contact between participants.
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For more information on adding TRIBE Team Training to your facility,
visit tribeteamtraining.com
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