Ep 04: Turning a Pandemic into an Opportunity | A How-To Guide
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Group Fitness Instructors all around the world have been put in a difficult position in 2020, we’ve all been either forced to shut up shop indefinitely, or move to teaching virtually - a situation that was uncomfortable and way out of most Instructors comfort zones.
Today I’m interviewing two Instructors and friends Jen and AJ who both jumped into teaching virtually after COVID hit. They each have very different teaching backgrounds and strategies for virtual - but both are absolutely killing it! This episode is jam packed full of inspiration, and guidance to help you succeed in the virtual Group Fitness world.
We’ve also created a great downloadable guide for this episode which gives you the top tips that Jen and AJ share in the episode and well as further details on their virtual set up and equipment recommendations. Check out the link in the show notes for your copy.
Plus - download the free guide mentioned in the show here:
Here’s a glance at this episode…
(21:31) Will: “If you have a little bit of faith in yourself, a bit of confidence, are willing to screw it up a bit at first, you really can do it.”
(22:00) AJ talks about her approach to teaching virtually
(24:47) AJ outlines the equipment she uses and describes her setup
(25:31) AJ talks about being able to use music while teaching virtually
(29:23) AJ explains how virtual helps you reach your target audience on a larger scale
(31:39) Jen gives her top tip for promoting her classes
(35:49) Jen & AJ talk about how they connected and why it’s so important that Instructors support one another
(39:14) AJ: “When you are open to other people’s talents and gifts, they inspire you and they open up whatever gifts and talents you have”
(40:37) Jen & AJs biggest positive about going virtual
(43:10) AJ talks about using the virtual platform for more than fitness
(48:50) AJ & Jen discuss the importance of being authentic
(50:58) AJ & Jen leave us with one piece of advice for instructors who haven’t tried virtual yet
Links mentioned in this episode:
Take class virtually with Jen here
Register for AJ’s classes here
Will’s Facebook, Instagram and Email Address
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