Ep 38: Making a World-Class Instructor w/ Jack Thomas
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What makes a world class fitness instructor? That's the million dollar question. Becoming a world class instructor doesn't just happen by luck and there isn't one key trait that makes an instructor world class, as every single instructor has a different style. While there's no one-size-fits-all approach to Group Fitness instructing, there are absolutely common things that every group fitness instructor can do to be better in their own unique way.
Today on the podcast, Will is chatting with Jack Thomas. Jack owns Base in Thailand, a group of boutique fitness clubs that are leading the way in fitness in Asia. Jack also does a lot of work in the Asia fitness industry to promote group fitness classes in general. Jack has a massive passion for recruiting and training new instructors to deliver world class fitness experiences.
Today, he's here to share what he looks for when he's recruiting and the key things he focuses on when developing instructor talent to take them from beginner to good to great. Enjoy the episode!
Here’s a glance at this episode…
(2:16) Jack shares about his studio in Bangkok and what he has going in in the fitness industry there
(6:36) Jack’s process for finding and training a great Group Fitness Instructor
(11:36) Will asks Jack to share a bit about his training process
(17:03) Will and Jack discuss how to handle when you’re having a bad day as an Instructor
(30:11) What Jack’s Instructors do to improve as Instructors
(42:41) Using video to self-reflect as a GX Instructor
(45:11) How what you do OUTSIDE of class can improve the class-goer experience
Links mentioned in this episode:
Jack’s podcast, Fitness Business Asia
Will’s Facebook, Instagram and Email Address
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