2Group Observation to meet individual needs
o Trainers need to learn how to give individual feedback without spending too
much time with one individualPracticing with Groups
o Controlling a group and commanding their attention requires the trainer to
motivate and engage without talking too much or “over-cuing.”
Trainers need to learn the important skill of “moving clients, and then
cuing clients” as opposed to detailing the exercises/s, demonstrating
the exercise/s and then detailing the exercises again.
Group Think
o Trainers need to learn how to divide their attention equally among the entire
group
Don’t spend too much time with one person
Create repoire and nurture individual relationships
Avoid falling into your comfort zone by having too many sidebar
conversations with a single client known to you
Handling the Needy
o Adapt to diverse fitness levels and needs
Be keenly aware of exercise regressions an progressions
Even your most advanced exercisers need to earn their
progressions
Be VERY GOOD at offering on the spot regressions or
progressions with minimal instruction
o Be prepared to deal with significantly different fitness levels
Be aware of using labels such as beginner, advanced, new or
de-conditioned.
o These are appropriate in our industry but people are
sensitive to labels
Use words such as “new to you” or unfamiliar,
or anything that will fit the situation that allows
for clients to feel that you understand their
needs without calling them out
Time Management
Keep the group under control. A confused group leader = a disaster
o Setting up the training stations or circuits can get out of hand quickly if
participants do not flow seamlessly from one station to the next, or if there is a
lack of communication or understanding of the expectations
o Think ahead and pre-plan the set up
QUICKLY tell students “this is what is happening today...”
Avoid taking more than 60-seconds to explain the exercise/s