Ep 09: The Secret to Longevity as a Group Fitness Instructor w/ Les Mills legend Bevan James Eyles
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What’s the secret to longevity as a Group Fitness Instructor? That’s the million dollar question - and if anyone’s going to be able to answer it, it’s this weeks podcast guest Bevan James Eyles. Bevan is a really good friend and was one of my biggest role models when I came into Group Fitness.
Bevan has been a world leading Instructor for a LONG time and one of the things I love most about him is he still has just as much passion and gets just as much joy out of teaching today as he did 20 years ago when I met him.
So what’s his secret? Today Bevan is going to talk you through how he sees the Group Fitness Industry right now and what he thinks is the single most important thing you need to be doing to succeed. But he also gives some amazing advice on what you can do right now, to ensure you are still getting joy out of teaching for many years to come.
Whether you’ve been teaching for decades, or you’re just starting your Group Fitness career, Bevan has sooo much wisdom to impart - so let’s get to the episode.
Here’s a glance at this episode…
(4:00) Bevan talks about how he’s feeling about the group fitness industry and where the future of being a fitness professional lies with what’s going on in the world today
(7:00) Bevan talks about the importance of community
(17:20) Will asks Bevan for how to create community, especially during these times
(24:00) Bevan shares what identity statements are and how it helps his teaching
(32:45) Will asks Bevan how he realized that there was life outside of his original fitness pursuit
(38:00) Bevan talks about not being afraid to build a premium product and ask for what you’re worth
(41:00) Bevan shares how he spends his time (classes vs working on business)
(42:45) Will asks Bevan what a fitness instructor should do to zone in on what’s important to further their career
(48:10) Bevan is writing a new book and talks about it
Links mentioned in this episode:
SH1FT Forum (The SH1FT Facebook community for Group Fitness Instructors)
Will’s Facebook, Instagram and Email Address
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