Audience Awareness
When leading a fitness class, my audience is a _______ group. We might have different jobs or playlists, but we all share one characteristic, the goal of getting stronger.
Homogeneous audience — groups sharing at least one demographic or attitudinal characteristic.
No one wants a boring workout, and no one wants a boring speech. ______ is key. So tone, pacing, and examples have to be engaging.
Listenability — the quality of being easy to listen to.
The ______ process: hearing, attending, interpreting, responding — is like spotting someone at the gym. You have to pay attention to form, understand what’s needed, and give feedback.
Active listening process — hearing, attending, interpreting, responding
Trainer: “Let’s talk about your nutrition plan, you’ve been skipping breakfast.” Client: “Well at least I’ve been showing up to the gym every day!” This is an example of a ______.
Red herring — something intended to distract from the main issue.
Even within a fitness group, there are people who exercise for self-care or athletes who are competitive, meaning everyone’s ______ is different.
Frame of reference — an individual worldview based on age, education, gender, politics, economic status, culture, occupation, and health.
A good trainer can explain things clearly without looking at notes and adjust the workout on the spot. This is an example of ______.
Extemporaneous speaking — being well-prepared but delivering naturally without reading notes.
Trainer: “You should try adding some weight training to your workouts.” Client: “So you’re saying cardio is pointless and I should only lift weights?” This is an example of a ______.
Straw man fallacy — misrepresenting or exaggerating an argument to make it seem worse.
Friend: “I’m going to skip the gym, I need a rest day.” Workout buddy: “If you skip one day, then you’ll skip another, and next thing you know you’ll quit entirely!” This is an example of a ______.
Slippery slope — assuming one small step will lead to an extreme outcome.