For The Love of Group Fitness

#36 Yoga and Faith: A Heart-to-Heart Conversation

Maria and I joined the UK Les Mills team back in 2000, her for BODYCOMBAT and myself for BODYBALANCE. Maria’s had an amazing adventure over the last three decades in the fitness industry, living in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands and now in the USA. I remember us having conversations about Yoga and faith and eventually, in 2001, she started her Yoga journey as a Yoga Teacher and then as a Yoga Therapist. 

#35 Unveiling The Vision

Join host Ann-See as she opens up her mind and shares personal thoughts, reflections, and learnings. It's an intimate conversation about the deeper aspects of group fitness instruction.
In this minisode, we delve into unveiling the vision.  Ann-See shares her insights from years in the industry and how we can avoid becoming transactional as instructors.
Discover the concept of group coherence and its impact on creating a supportive and uplifting environment. Learn valuable tips to keep the joy alive, including building a sense of community, embracing positivity, and celebrating small victories.
Don't miss this special minisode and remember to reach out with your feedback.
Join Ann-See on this incredible journey of self-discovery and growth.
Stay curious and keep exploring.
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#34 Wendy MacGibbon and the role Group Fitness has as a Service

Wendy MacGibbon is ERYT Yoga Alliance, Les Mills (BB, Trip), and PMA Pilates Instructor. She has been teaching yoga in the Northern California Foothills since 2004. She is bhakti trained, and believes that Service is why we are called to the mat, and into our communities. She specializes in Slow Flow, Yin, Flow, Kirtan, and Yoga Nidra. Om lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu.
My key takeaways are: 
Aging is a benefit and a positive quality.
Acceptance of what fills you up and have clear boundaries own your worth.
It's OK that your personal practice and teaching evolves and shifts with time.
If you don’t know your why over time, the industry is not sustainable.
We need to find a different approach. Teach what you need to learn. Practice for your students.
You can find Wendy on Instagram 
If you want to find out more about Wendy’s work, please check out her website. 
 
For support of your Group Fitness journey, join Ann-See's Facebook group, the FitPro Growth Hub, for weekly personal and professional development tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitprogrowthhub/ 
 

#33 Unmasking the Toxic Culture of the Fitness Industry

Join host Ann-See as she opens up her mind and shares personal thoughts, reflections, and learnings. It's an intimate conversation about the deeper aspects of group fitness instruction.
In this minisode, we delve into unmasking the toxic culture of the fitness industry. Ann-See shares her insights from years in the industry and how we can avoid becoming transactional as instructors.
Discover the concept of group coherence and its impact on creating a supportive and uplifting environment. Learn valuable tips to keep the joy alive, including building a sense of community, embracing positivity, and celebrating small victories.
Don't miss this special minisode and remember to reach out with your feedback.
Join Ann-See on this incredible journey of self-discovery and growth.
Stay curious and keep exploring. FOR THE LOVE OF GROUP FITNESS WEEKLY SUBSTACK ARTICLES: https://annseeyeoh.substack.com/
Connect with Ann-See on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annseeyeoh
Connect with Ann-See on Facebook: https://facebook.com/annseeyeohpublic
You can also join Ann-See in the More Than Group Fitness Club: https://annsee.activehosted.com/f/19
If you would like to know more about 121 coaching with Ann-See, please book an appointment: https://calendly.com/annseeyeoh/30-min-call

#32 Jo Ali and how fitness should be a home from home.

Originally born in London Jo holds a BSc Degree in Health and Fitness and is an award-winning Fitness presenter. Jo can be found regularly presenting and delivering training around the UK and Internationally. Based in Leeds for the last nineteen years, Jo is renowned for her positive attitude and fun and effective classes. Jo runs her own community classes plus teaching Dance in schools whilst delivering educational workshops and Masterclass days. Jo is also Co-Director of the globally successful healthy eating program called Motivate, Change, Live making a positive impact on people’s lives. She has trained Manchester City Youth Academy in Street Dance, plus the Ladies First team and Manchester United Ladies First team.
My key takeaways are: 
Be Versatile, especially for the longevity of your career.
Sometimes it's not about making money but making a difference.
You bring the wow factor! Keep doing what you love.
This industry is rewarding for the soul.
One door closes, another opens.
Look after yourself and invest in yourself.
You can find Jo on Facebook, on Instagram and on TikTok
Or if you want to view Jo’s videos, please check out her Youtube channel. 
 
For support of your Group Fitness journey, join Ann-See's Facebook group, the FitPro Growth Hub, for weekly personal and professional development tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitprogrowthhub/ 

#31 The importance of having faith in yourself

Join host Ann-See as she opens up her mind and shares personal thoughts, reflections, and learnings. It's an intimate conversation about the deeper aspects of group fitness instruction.
In this minisode, we explore the importance of having faith in yourself. Ann-See shares her insights from years in the industry and how we can avoid becoming transactional as instructors.
Discover the concept of group coherence and its impact on creating a supportive and uplifting environment. Learn valuable tips to keep the joy alive, including building a sense of community, embracing positivity, and celebrating small victories.
Don't miss this special minisode and remember to reach out with your feedback.
Join Ann-See on this incredible journey of self-discovery and growth.
Stay curious and keep exploring. FOR THE LOVE OF GROUP FITNESS WEEKLY SUBSTACK ARTICLES: https://annseeyeoh.substack.com/ Connect with Ann-See on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annseeyeoh
Connect with Ann-See on Facebook: https://facebook.com/annseeyeohpublic
You can also join Ann-See in the More Than Group Fitness Club: https://annsee.activehosted.com/f/19
If you would like to know more about 121 coaching with Ann-See, please book an appointment: https://calendly.com/annseeyeoh/30-min-call

#30 Rachel Lavin and the importance of Community

Rachel Lavin is a published Author of The Doughnut Diaries, Professional Speaker, Body Love Educator, Certified Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer. She grew up in Northern California and has lived in Hawaii, Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon and New York City. She currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina with her
Partner. In 2000 Rachel began her career as an ACE certified group fitness instructor teaching a plethora of classes such as Aqua Aerobics, Bootcamp, Jazzercise, Dance Aerobics, Stretch and Chair classes. In 2007 she was certified as an ACE Personal Trainer working at big box gyms in NYC and becoming an independent trainer in 2012. Rachel wanted to take her passion for helping people to the next level and became an ACE certified Health Coach in 2018. In 2020 Rachel wrote her first book "The Doughnut Diaries" about her own struggles with her weight and restrictive diets which lasted for over thirty years. As Rachel turned forty, the expression ‘I got sick and tired of being sick and tired’ hit home and she made a decision to take her power back and heal from decades of negative thinking and self-sabotage. Rachel began
to do the work on my mind, body and soul. Writing her book was her way of shares her message to women that you are not alone! Now using her book Rachel wants to help people who have had or a still experiencing negative body image. By using what she now refers to as my three pillars of fitness; Nourishment for both the mind and body, Movement & Rest.
“My mission is to create a safe space for all women to feel whole in their own body” – Rachel Lavin
My key takeaways are: 
Change the conversations we have with out children about their bodies.
Change the conversation to what the client wants.
Stop trying to get people through the door for weight loss.
Get to know the person in order to serve them better.
You font have to do everything; build a team around you.
You can find Rachel on Facebook, and on Instagram 
If you want to find out more about Rachel’s work, please check out her website. 
 
For support of your Group Fitness journey, join Ann-See's Facebook group, the FitPro Growth Hub, for weekly personal and professional development tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitprogrowthhub/

#29 Debbie Bellenger on Hope and Motivation

Debbie Bellenger is the CEO/Founder of Body by Definition advisory and education services. She is a thought leader in the Industry focusing on wellness programming, community wellness, corporate wellness and medical wellness. She speaks at several annual fitness conventions
including, Canfitpro, MFA, Club Industry and SCW. In addition to consulting services for fitness clubs to step into the wellness model, she provides two master classes with CEC's and a 3-month Wellness Academy.
My key takeaways are: 
Use health as hope.
Wellness today has evolved into wellbeing, which is more holistic approach. It's about finding joy wherever they begin and knowing their purpose.
Grow up. Learn more about risk, liability, and compliance.
The future of our business is partnerships. Having the respect of the healthcare system. Bridge will be created with mutual respect.
Leadership skills, motivate one to many, music. Best time for fitpros to shine.
You can find Debbie on Facebook, and on Instagram 
If you want to find out more about Debbie’s work, please check out her website. 
 
For support of your Group Fitness journey, join Ann-See's Facebook group, the FitPro Growth Hub, for weekly personal and professional development tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitprogrowthhub/ 
 

#28 Balancing Act: The Power of Consistency in Group Fitness

Join host Ann-See as she opens up her mind and shares personal thoughts, reflections, and learnings. It's an intimate conversation about the deeper
aspects of group fitness instruction.
In the third minisode, we explore the power of consistency in group fitness. Ann-See shares her insights from years in the industry and how balance and
consistency plays a major part in group fitness sessions. Learn valuable tips to keep the joy alive, including building a sense of community, embracing positivity, and celebrating small victories.
 
Don't miss this special minisode and remember to reach out with your feedback. Join Ann-See on this incredible journey of self-discovery and growth.
 
Stay curious and keep exploring.
 
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Connect with Ann-See on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annseeyeoh
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#27 Joanne Groves and the importance of Fun in Fitness

Joanne Groves is the Founder and Author of Female Personal Trainers, Faster Course Director, and Head of Education at Faster Health. As a passionate advocate for health and fitness, Joanne has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and communities to prioritize their physical and mental well-being. With over 26 years of experience in the industry, she is a renowned fitness expert and educator, committed to raising the standard of the industry by challenging conventional thinking and inspiring others to do the same.
 
Joanne’s recent role as Faster Head of Education, London (June 2015 - Present) involves leading and directing education programs focused on functional training, movement quality, and injury prevention. Collaborate with industry leaders and practitioners to develop cutting-edge fitness solutions. Continuously evaluate and improve course curriculum to meet the evolving needs of students Idea Committee Member (2020) Contributed to the development of industry-wide initiatives focused on promoting health and wellness worldwide.
My key takeaways are: 
Steal like an artist and put credit where it's due.
We're in the entertainment industry. what brings people back is how you make them feel.
Create a community.
Don't try and fix people. Stay within your own scope of practice.
What you do is of value.
You can find Joanne on Facebook, Instagram , and on TikTok
If you want to find out more about Joanne’s work, please check out her website. 
 
For support of your Group Fitness journey, join Ann-See's Facebook group, the FitPro Growth Hub, for weekly personal and professional development tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitprogrowthhub/