Ep 27: The BIG Thing Many Group Fitness Classes Are Lacking
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This week on the podcast, Will talks about a principle that is close to his heart and forms a big part of his approach to fitness. That principle is novelty. Novelty, by definition, is the quality of being new, original or unusual and is incredibly important if you want to train for longevity in fitness. But it’s also a concept that is often lacking in Group Fitness classes.
Now, in the Instagram age, the term ‘novelty’ can sometimes foster negative connotations - think fit-fluencers who do kettlebell swings on a swiss ball in a headstand. But that’s definitely NOT what this episode is about!
In this episode, Will explains why novelty is so important for exercise, staying fit for life, and overall happiness. He also shares how Group Fitness Instructors can incorporate more novelty into their classes, whether you freestyle, or pre-program.
Enjoy this solo episode with Will!
Here’s a glance at this episode…
(01:37) Will talks about why novelty is so important as a training principles
(05:34) Will talks about the six degrees of freedom, SH1FT’s guiding principle for bodyweight workouts
(07:04) Why aging itself isn’t the problem when it comes to losing mobility
(08:29) How to incorporate novelty into group fitness classes
(11:20) Recommendations for freestyle instructors to get inspiration for novelty
(12:44) Recommendations for instructors who teach pre-programmed formats to get inspiration for novelty
Links mentioned in this episode:
Will’s Facebook, Instagram and Email Address
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