Network Magazine autumn 2016 | Page 20

The 30-second article • By continually working to improve your class content and delivery, you will not only help participants achieve better results, but will also enhance your enjoyment of teaching • Experiment with any new moves and combinations in the pool before you incorporate them into a class plan • Manage your class in a firm but fair manner to ensure everyone gets the most out of it • The music you use can profoundly impact your class, so select thoughtfully • Flotation equipment can increase challenge, but should be incorporated into classes strategically to minimise disruption of class flow and discomfort for participants • Build a social network, online and face-to-face, with participants and proactively seek out new opportunities. Know where you want to take clients with each workout and keep checking in with them. they’ve said ‘no’, whether they can commit to not chatting so that everyone gets the best out of their workout. 3 Teach your class content with empathy Having some awesome moves up your sleeve is all good and well, but how you teach those moves is of equal importance: • Work with a class plan, whether that be memorised or on paper • Spend time preparing various class plans that you rotate on a weekly or monthly basis to ensure you offer your regular clients a variety of workouts • Challenge clients by offering workout intensity levels to ensure all clients are working at their peak; if some don’t get to the highest level you may inspire them to get there in future classes • Know where you want to take clients with each workout and keep checking in with them by asking questions, e.g. what their rate of perceived exertion (RPE) is • Demonstrate workouts at water speed and be conscious of your demonstrations, e.g. comment on where the surface of the water should be relative to the body • Educate clients by explaining why the exercise and movements are beneficial S ASK UEMO D FOR ATH P41 BOO Have Your TV Audio Everywhere... Introducing AppAudio for Fitness Clubs TV sound is now available on Apple and Android Devices. The revolution begins with a simple and free AppAudio download that enables your members to enjoy club tv sound on their mobile devices. Clubs can choose the level of software support they want, from audio only to engaging your members via our custom Club App showing your promo videos, scrolling text banners and advertising, class schedules and more. Already have a club app? No problem - we have an SDK available for your developers to integrate the AppAudio app with yours. Patent Pending MYE Club TV technology provides seamless integration with Fitness Audio, Cardio Theater and other entertainment systems. Call us for more information. F820140816B  Aerobic Microphones Australia Ph: 02 8399 1052 20 | NETWORK AUTUMN 2016 Email: [email protected] Web shop: http://www.fitnessaudioshop.com.au JP’s Blog: http://blog.fitnessaudio.com.au FREE DOWNLOAD app4audio.com or scan qr code