Any fitness instructors here, or planning to be?

FitBoop · 11-30-18, 10:25 AM

Hi! I used to instruct classes and do personal training. I would like to teach classes again, and maybe get certified in something new.

What classes do you teach? What certifications do you have or wish to have?

yogapam · 11-30-18, 10:48 AM

Hi FitBoop! I did yoga teacher training several years ago and taught a weekly class for 2 years. I still sub occasionally for a friend. I am a level 2 Essentrics instructor, working towards level 4, and I teach 2 classes a week. I’m otherwise retired so it’s a fun hobby and good to learn something new!

Garrie A. · 11-30-18, 11:21 AM

I am licensed to teach Zumba Fitness, taking Basic Steps Level 1 in August last year and Basic Steps Level 2 in July of this year (with Loretta Bates

).

Next year I'm planning to study for the AFAA Primary Group Exercise Instructor certification, and take the exam.

Demeris · 11-30-18, 12:41 PM

I have an ACE personal trainer and a Silver Sneakers Foundations certification, but I don't teach any classes--right now my life is too chaotic (and I'm retired!).

I plan, over the next few months, to certify in all of the Silver Sneakers programs (except Splash), and I'm hoping, when renew my ACE cert, to add an ACE group fitness cert.

JackieB · 11-30-18, 12:58 PM

I teach Essentrics classes. I've taught other classes in the past.

Seriously considering attending some of Jill Miller's Roll Model courses to include with Essentrics.

sherry7899 · 11-30-18, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackieB

I teach Essentrics classes. I've taught other classes in the past.

Seriously considering attending some of Jill Miller's Roll Model courses to include with Essentrics.

That would be a wonderful combination!

laurajhawk · 11-30-18, 03:00 PM

I teach yoga (just one class every two weeks, plus subbing), and have a Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification. I took YTT at Maya Yoga on Maui five years ago, more as an adventure rather than expecting to actually teach, but I do enjoy teaching.

Psyche · 11-30-18, 04:57 PM

I am certified as personal trainer, group fitness instructor, Essentrics, and barre. I teach three Essentrics and one barre class per week.

Lannette · 11-30-18, 05:46 PM

I’m an RN and have been certified as, first an Exercise Specialist and then ACE changed the designation to Medical Exercise Specialist since 2001. I’m also a T-Tapp Trainer. I worked in a hospital in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab for years but recently retired. I taught up to 6 exercise/education sessions 3 times a week.

I’m also a Board Certified Massage Therapist with the first year of Egoscue training and Katy Bowman’s certification under my belt. I’m Certified in Myoskeletal Alignment through Erik Dalton and have about 12 hours of CEs from Tom Meyers. I plan to continue with his home study.

I’m not retired from massage therapy and the postural realignment for pain management that I do - I love it so much it’s not really work! For that reason I’ll maintain my RN, MES, LMT and Board Certification. I also do a little personal training in OUR GYM.

I plan on doing low cost 6-8 class sessions on Lifestyle Change for the local communities and then donating the money to our local library.

FitBoop · 12-01-18, 11:59 AM

Those who teach, do you instruct in a health club or gym, or a school, or privately?

I was thinking of teaching adult education classes. I don’t think I want to teach in a gym again.

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11-30-18, 10:25 AM
FitBoop VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Any fitness instructors here, or planning to be? Hi! I used to instruct classes and do personal training. I would like to teach classes again, and maybe get certified in something new. What classes do you teach? What certifications do you have or wish to have?

11-30-18, 10:48 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Hi FitBoop! I did yoga teacher training several years ago and taught a weekly class for 2 years. I still sub occasionally for a friend. I am a level 2 Essentrics instructor, working towards level 4, and I teach 2 classes a week. I’m otherwise retired so it’s a fun hobby and good to learn something new! __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

11-30-18, 11:21 AM
Garrie A. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Virginia	I am licensed to teach Zumba Fitness, taking Basic Steps Level 1 in August last year and Basic Steps Level 2 in July of this year (with Loretta Bates ). Next year I'm planning to study for the AFAA Primary Group Exercise Instructor certification, and take the exam. __________________ Garrie -AFAA certified GFI -Licensed Barre Above instructor -------------------------------------------------------- CLX 6/19-9/19 STS Grad 11/19-2/20, 9/20-12/20 Current Focus: Cathe STS 2.0 Check out my blog by clicking on the "Home Page" link under my profile name.

11-30-18, 12:41 PM
Demeris Join Date: Dec 2006	I have an ACE personal trainer and a Silver Sneakers Foundations certification, but I don't teach any classes--right now my life is too chaotic (and I'm retired!). I plan, over the next few months, to certify in all of the Silver Sneakers programs (except Splash), and I'm hoping, when renew my ACE cert, to add an ACE group fitness cert.

11-30-18, 12:58 PM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	I teach Essentrics classes. I've taught other classes in the past. Seriously considering attending some of Jill Miller's Roll Model courses to include with Essentrics. __________________ Jackie Certified Essentrics Instructor, Level 4---February 2017 Yoga Tune Up Roll Model Method Practitioner---December 2021 "Movement is a privilege. You don't have to exercise. You get to exercise. Visit a person whose mobility is severely limited, and you'll appreciate the distinction. Do what you can, count yourself lucky, heal yourself in the process." Essentrics Colorado

11-30-18, 03:00 PM
laurajhawk Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado	I teach yoga (just one class every two weeks, plus subbing), and have a Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification. I took YTT at Maya Yoga on Maui five years ago, more as an adventure rather than expecting to actually teach, but I do enjoy teaching. __________________ - Laura "Don't say 'I can't' ... say 'I presently suck at this thing.'" - Matt Meese, BYU Divine Comedy

11-30-18, 04:57 PM
Psyche VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I am certified as personal trainer, group fitness instructor, Essentrics, and barre. I teach three Essentrics and one barre class per week.

11-30-18, 05:46 PM
Lannette Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NH	I’m an RN and have been certified as, first an Exercise Specialist and then ACE changed the designation to Medical Exercise Specialist since 2001. I’m also a T-Tapp Trainer. I worked in a hospital in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab for years but recently retired. I taught up to 6 exercise/education sessions 3 times a week. I’m also a Board Certified Massage Therapist with the first year of Egoscue training and Katy Bowman’s certification under my belt. I’m Certified in Myoskeletal Alignment through Erik Dalton and have about 12 hours of CEs from Tom Meyers. I plan to continue with his home study. I’m not retired from massage therapy and the postural realignment for pain management that I do - I love it so much it’s not really work! For that reason I’ll maintain my RN, MES, LMT and Board Certification. I also do a little personal training in OUR GYM. I plan on doing low cost 6-8 class sessions on Lifestyle Change for the local communities and then donating the money to our local library. __________________ Lannette See my profile for info on relationships with various video distributors. Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it? - Caroline Myss

12-01-18, 11:59 AM
FitBoop VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Those who teach, do you instruct in a health club or gym, or a school, or privately? I was thinking of teaching adult education classes. I don’t think I want to teach in a gym again.