Getting To The Core
The Dance base step, sometimes boxing/kickboxing, high-intensity or circuit training.
What is an example of Cardiorespiratory Training?
Regular pulsations that usually have an even rhythm.
What is a beat?
Encourage proper form by using words such as “find a comfortable position where you feel tension and hold; if you are shaking or if Your muscles feel like rubber fans ready to snap scale back the intensity of the stretch.
What is cueing a stretch?
To promote thoracic spine mobility.
What is Cat Cow?
To incorporate myofascial release as part of a class cooldown you may choose these where participants control their own intensity and duration or pressure.
What is incorporate foam rolling into group fitness?
The focus of this class is to promote muscular fitness. flexibility and mindful breathing.
What is Mind-Body Class Format?
When using music in the foreground include stepping to the strong pulsations.
What is a Downbeat?
Establishing a class this is essential and communicates the purpose, so participants are well aware of what to expect during your class. Doing this will help better for those who may have preconceived notions about what the class will or will not entail based on past experiences.
What is managing participant expectations?
To improve shoulder stability and mobility.
What is I, Y, W, O Formations?
200 This focuses on improving participants aerobic efficiency by incorporating interval base treadmill classes performed at and above VT1 to just below VT 2 into the class design and using RPE.
What is designing an interval base treadmill class using the ACE IFT Model?
The focus of the class is to improve skill-related components of fitness.
What is the skill-related format?
When music is in the foreground, instructors will incorporate this into the class.
What is Tempo?
Trainers, coaches, and group fitness instructors are allowed to offer some basic guidelines within the health care continuum to help participants make informed decisions.
What is educating participants on proper footwear?
To promote ankle mobility.
What is standing ankle mobilization?
300 GFI’s should know the critical steps to ensure comfort, proper biomechanics and efficient pedaling.
What is indoor cycling bike fit?
The focus of this class is to improve muscular fitness and/or power.
What is Muscular Training?
32 counts of music, composed of four segments of 8 beats each.
What is a phase?
Misuse can lead to injury, it is important to learn the intended use, limitations And safety precautions for all, another consideration is deciding number of pieces to use in one class, also the appropriate space to avoid tripping.
What is New and Varied Equipment?
To promote stability of the core.
What is Bird Dog?
First aid kit (outdoor classes), extra batteries for microphone, sports drink (in case low sugar or dehydration issue), extra bottle of water, hair ties, bobby pins, safety pins, headbands (maybe handy for loose headsets), wet wipes.
What’s in your duffle bag?
The focus of this class format is to improve cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness while in a pool.
What is aquatic exercise format?
The rate or speed of the music, expressed as beats per minute (bpm).
What is a Tempo?
This not only proves helpful in attracting individuals for whom the class format would be most appropriate, but it can aid in managing participant expectations by providing insight into what they can anticipate during the class experience. GFI’s will be tasked with creating their own for the purpose of bringing a new format to lead.
What is Class Title?
To enhance hip mobility and core stability
What is Glute Bridge?
The GFI must not assume that because a time frame has not been met that the equipment is still capable of being utilized safely. Inspections ensure that “surprises” do not occur that could cause significant injury.
What are legal considerations – Inspecting and Maintaining Equipment?