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 Use filler exercises for fitter people when they complete an exercise

quickly

 Use the same piece of equipment for 2 or 3 exercises

 Multitask with eyes on the back of your head

 Use a Stopwatch but don’t stare at the stop watch

Get one that beeps or purchase music that has bells or signals

in it

Communication and Cueing

o You don’t have to scream, yell or be a boisterous cheerleader BUT do

command the group:

 Chatty Cathy/s

 Slow and Confused/Helpless

 Totally Kinesthetically Unaware

 Overachiever

 Running Their Own Show/Doing their own thing

o It’s required that you communicate to the entire group, so learn how to say

things in many different ways.

Learn the Ropes

o Start Small

 Keep your groups 2-3 max until you feel confident, then try an all-out

in the park boot camp

Lend A Hand

o Volunteer or ask to assist an established trainer

Speak Up

o If you are not comfortable speaking in front of large groups this may not be

the route for you

Join In

o Sign up for classes and be a participant

Cost and Time

o Anywhere from $7-$25 a class

 It depends on what you are teaching and how experienced you are

Small Group Formats

o Use unique toys and tools and interesting formats to differentiate yourself

 TRX and Trampoline

 Kettle Bells Tabata Style

 Tabata Boot Camp

Three Take Away Points:

1. Small group training requires a specific skill set not unlike those of large group training
   instructors.


2. Use unique formats that will attract clients and make sure they feel valued and special.


3. Learn how to “move and cue” your clients as opposed to “detail, demo, detail.”