{"id":9521,"date":"2019-04-25T06:05:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T06:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=9521"},"modified":"2022-10-21T15:31:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T13:31:10","slug":"role-group-exercise-instructor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/role-group-exercise-instructor\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Role of the Group Exercise Instructor?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A\u00a0 group exercise instructor\u2019s responsibilities are all encompassing. They are under the constant scrutiny of a room of people, each with their own needs and likes. It is up to them to find an exercise routine and playlist that accompanies all their class members\u2019 abilities. In order to understand what the role of the group exercise instructor<\/a> is, you need to familiarise yourself with their responsibilities:<\/p>\n

Group exercise instructor responsibilities<\/h2>\n

Have a plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As group exercise instructor, being prepared is probably the most important part of any class. You can\u2019t just walk into the class and make up a routine as you go along.<\/p>\n

Each routine needs to have the perfect balance of exercises<\/a> to optimise the workout. Your students will be eager to see results. It is up to you to make sure they have the right routine to give them this.<\/p>\n

The routine also needs to have the right intensity options as well as proper warm-up and cool down exercises.<\/p>\n

Be a form stickler<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As an instructor<\/a> it is your responsibility to demonstrate and coach the correct form during class. Making sure your students have the right body alignment when exercising is crucial. If you don\u2019t show them the correct way to perform exercises, and correct them when they are wrong, they can get injured.<\/p>\n

Pay individual attention<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Like any good teacher, paying individual attention to each students\u2019 needs is important. You have to modify your routine for every student according to what they feel is appropriate for them.<\/p>\n

Some students might have hip<\/a> or knee problems. It is your responsibility to adjust your routine in a way that avoids injury.<\/p>\n

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Live by example<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your students\u2019 health and fitness are very important when they are in your class. Be a good example by making and discussing healthy lifestyle choices, proper nutrition, rest and recuperation.<\/p>\n

Stay up to date<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There is also a lot of behind-the-scenes work that goes into being a group exercise instructor. You need to stay abreast of new developments in exercise science, sound nutrition<\/a> and new class trends.<\/p>\n

Be medically prepared<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When an injury does occur in your class, you need to be medically prepared to treat the injury or keep the student safe until appropriate help arrives.<\/p>\n

Normally, you need to have a complete CPR\/First Aid certificate before you can teach a class. But you also need to be emotionally prepared to handle the situation and keep the injured student, as well as the rest of the class, calm.<\/p>\n

Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Being a group exercise instructor isn\u2019t as easy as showing up to a class, showing a group of people what to do and going home. You are responsible for an entire class of people. You have to make sure they get what they are paying for and that they are having a good time while doing it. Trifocus Fitness Academy\u2019s Gym Instructor Course<\/a> will show you EXACTLY what you need in order to become a world-class gym instructor. Follow this link<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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