In this episode, I break down three awesome goals that may seem big and daunting, into bite sized efforts for continued learning and growth as an instructor.  My goal is to help make big goals more actionable to help you reach them in whatever time and season of life you may be in presently. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM - @andimaree

In this episode, I break down three awesome goals that may seem big and daunting, into bite sized efforts for continued learning and growth as an instructor.  My goal is to help make big goals more actionable to help you reach them in whatever time and season of life you may be in presently. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM - @andimaree

Bite Sized Efforts that Yield Big Results

DAN COHEN

I will be honest, I'm STILL fangirling over the fact I got to speak with the one and only, the legend and my fitness hero, Dan Cohen. Dan Cohen is a Les Mills Program Director on the Creative Team, Speaker and communication coach (which explains how incredible his cues when he teaches, as well as the incredible language he uses teaching us in this episode). He has a masters in IBC, NLP, TLT, and a he is  Hypnosis Coach, and his favorite titles - A father and husband! In this episode we dive into the layers of linguistics in strong cueing, finding our instructor strengths and strengthening weaknesses. We talk about different stages in our instructor journey and how to continue creating passion and skill through practice, trial and error and continued improvement. This was a dream interview. I never thought in a million years I would have the honor of talking directly to Dan. I hope that you all get to learn as much as I did, and take away the incredible lessons he shares. Follow Dan on instagram: @officialdancohen  TikTok : @officialdancohen You can also try a class with him virtually on Les Mills on Demand or  on the Oculus Combat VR game!

I will be honest, I'm STILL fangirling over the fact I got to speak with the one and only, the legend and my fitness hero, Dan Cohen. Dan Cohen is a Les Mills Program Director on the Creative Team, Speaker and communication coach (which explains how incredible his cues when he teaches, as well as the incredible language he uses teaching us in this episode). He has a masters in IBC, NLP, TLT, and a he is  Hypnosis Coach, and his favorite titles - A father and husband! In this episode we dive into the layers of linguistics in strong cueing, finding our instructor strengths and strengthening weaknesses. We talk about different stages in our instructor journey and how to continue creating passion and skill through practice, trial and error and continued improvement. This was a dream interview. I never thought in a million years I would have the honor of talking directly to Dan. I hope that you all get to learn as much as I did, and take away the incredible lessons he shares. Follow Dan on instagram: @officialdancohen  TikTok : @officialdancohen You can also try a class with him virtually on Les Mills on Demand or  on the Oculus Combat VR game!

Cultivating Brilliance in Cueing with Dan Cohen

This episode is amazing. Ange is truly such a passionate member of the fitness community and inspires so many with every single class. I had the privilege of having this conversation with Ange and tapping into her experience on how she personally elevates an indoor cycling class to not just be a great workout, but a completely inspiring experience for all participants. Whether you teach cycling or any other format, the language and wording of the cues she shares are absolutely the kind you will want to listen to and be inspired by. With this episode, I have partnered with CycleBar in Saratoga Springs Utah for a giveaway! Be sure to follow them on instagram to enter! @cyclebaresaratogasprings

This episode is amazing. Ange is truly such a passionate member of the fitness community and inspires so many with every single class. I had the privilege of having this conversation with Ange and tapping into her experience on how she personally elevates an indoor cycling class to not just be a great workout, but a completely inspiring experience for all participants. Whether you teach cycling or any other format, the language and wording of the cues she shares are absolutely the kind you will want to listen to and be inspired by. With this episode, I have partnered with CycleBar in Saratoga Springs Utah for a giveaway! Be sure to follow them on instagram to enter! @cyclebaresaratogasprings

Series: Creating the Ultimate Ride with Angela Head

I'm thrilled to introduce to you a series of episodes dedicated to cueing, why it matters and how to improve.  In this episode, I introduce this series and proven, actionable ways to improve cueing. I share three layers that are essential to building a strong, safe environment for you class to achieve a fun and successful workout that will keep them coming back for more every time. Stay tuned for upcoming interviews loaded with gold focused on specific formats. If there is a format you want to know more about, send me a DM on instagram! @andimaree

I'm thrilled to introduce to you a series of episodes dedicated to cueing, why it matters and how to improve.  In this episode, I introduce this series and proven, actionable ways to improve cueing. I share three layers that are essential to building a strong, safe environment for you class to achieve a fun and successful workout that will keep them coming back for more every time. Stay tuned for upcoming interviews loaded with gold focused on specific formats. If there is a format you want to know more about, send me a DM on instagram! @andimaree

Series: Cueing and Why it Matters

This is an incredible episode I cannot wait to dive into. Today we have Jessica Gallant, entrepreneur, bodybuilder, group fitness instructor and friend. She shares her story of overcoming rejection in the fitness industry, only to rise above and create her OWN story in the fitness industry and space. She shares so many beautiful experiences and perspectives that will help us all unlock a whole lot of strength, let go of fear and self judgement and rise to become who we are destined to be. To follow Jessica on her fitness journey, find her on instagram: @Jessica.a.gallant You can also learn more about Jessica and her coaching online, gallantcoaching.org

This is an incredible episode I cannot wait to dive into. Today we have Jessica Gallant, entrepreneur, bodybuilder, group fitness instructor and friend. She shares her story of overcoming rejection in the fitness industry, only to rise above and create her OWN story in the fitness industry and space. She shares so many beautiful experiences and perspectives that will help us all unlock a whole lot of strength, let go of fear and self judgement and rise to become who we are destined to be. To follow Jessica on her fitness journey, find her on instagram: @Jessica.a.gallant You can also learn more about Jessica and her coaching online, <a href="http://gallantcoaching.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gallantcoaching.org</a>

Face Rejection & Rise with Jessica Gallant

I'm thrilled at the opportunity I have to introduce you to one of my idols. An instructor, mom, ultra talented, loving and kind human being but also my number one cheerleader- my sister, Angie Miller!❤️ She and I dig into a few topics from self care, owning your voice, advocating for yourself while also how to show up professionally, and aligning with facilities that are best for you. Follow Angie on instagram - @birdgerhl_ to follow her in all her interests from capoeira, contortion, yoga and more!

I'm thrilled at the opportunity I have to introduce you to one of my idols. An instructor, mom, ultra talented, loving and kind human being but also my number one cheerleader- my sister, Angie Miller!❤️ She and I dig into a few topics from self care, owning your voice, advocating for yourself while also how to show up professionally, and aligning with facilities that are best for you. Follow Angie on instagram - @birdgerhl_ to follow her in all her interests from capoeira, contortion, yoga and more!

Ep 22: Pull Back, Push Through& Professionalism Feat. Angie Miller

In this episode, I share important lessons learned in how to prepare for the best ways to prepare for the new year, with new members. It's all about our members and their success. Listen for the ultimate class building reminders.

In this episode, I share important lessons learned in how to prepare for the best ways to prepare for the new year, with new members. It's all about our members and their success. Listen for the ultimate class building reminders.

New Year, New Faces, New Reminders

Tiffany Silva

After a LONG break, we are back with Tiffany Silva Herlin. Tiffany and I have a really amazing conversation diving into her experience as a clinical therapist AND group fitness instructor. We talk about everything from comparison, imposter syndrome and more. This conversation got real and real beautiful. We talk about the more challenging side of teaching fitness classes while using Tiffany's scope as a therapist to open the discussion ab out how to love ourselves through our instructor journey, while being okay with continually learning and healing our own relationships with ourselves. Follow Tiffany on instagram, @realtalkswithtiff  for inspiring content about self love, joy in movement and personal growth and development.

After a LONG break, we are back with Tiffany Silva Herlin. Tiffany and I have a really amazing conversation diving into her experience as a clinical therapist AND group fitness instructor. We talk about everything from comparison, imposter syndrome and more. This conversation got real and real beautiful. We talk about the more challenging side of teaching fitness classes while using Tiffany's scope as a therapist to open the discussion ab out how to love ourselves through our instructor journey, while being okay with continually learning and healing our own relationships with ourselves. Follow Tiffany on instagram, @realtalkswithtiff  for inspiring content about self love, joy in movement and personal growth and development.

Ep 21:Finding Balance in Group Fitness & Self Love with Tiffany Silva Herlin LCSW

*CUE THE FAN GIRLING* I am beyond honored to welcome the one and only, Zumba Fitness legend Kass Martin on today's episode. Kass has always been an incredible example to me of incredible cueing, flawless choreography and the most authentic connection to anyone she meets not only one on one, but she also takes these traits into the class and onto the international fitness stages as she teaches. Kass has taught in over 60 countries as a celebrity guest presenter and Zumba Education Specialist. She has inspired so many to move their bodies and also helps men and women train their hearts and minds through her Life coaching business. Listen, soak up and enjoy as we get to learn from a master in the industry. FOLLOW KASS: instagram.com/kassmartin kassmartin.com kassandsteve.com

*CUE THE FAN GIRLING* I am beyond honored to welcome the one and only, Zumba Fitness legend Kass Martin on today's episode. Kass has always been an incredible example to me of incredible cueing, flawless choreography and the most authentic connection to anyone she meets not only one on one, but she also takes these traits into the class and onto the international fitness stages as she teaches. Kass has taught in over 60 countries as a celebrity guest presenter and Zumba Education Specialist. She has inspired so many to move their bodies and also helps men and women train their hearts and minds through her Life coaching business. Listen, soak up and enjoy as we get to learn from a master in the industry. FOLLOW KASS: <a href="http://instagram.com/kassmartin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/kassmartin</a> <a href="http://kassmartin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kassmartin.com</a> <a href="http://kassandsteve.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kassandsteve.com</a>

Ep. 20 Class Magic with Kass Martin

I am so excited about this episode with Shauna. We dive in to her journey as not just an incredible group fitness instructor - but also a super woman pillar of a human as she has worked through her journey facing Lobular Breast Cancer. We dive in to her story, along with the amazing things she has coming up! She has taken what could have been a heart breaking experience, to a way to help gather people to build something bigger than ourselves.  Be sure to leave a review and share if this message inspired you! Follow @shaunagolightly for info on our upcoming fundraising fitness event! PINK PARTY for the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance October 8th, 7:00 PM Pleasant Grove Recreation Center

I am so excited about this episode with Shauna. We dive in to her journey as not just an incredible group fitness instructor - but also a super woman pillar of a human as she has worked through her journey facing Lobular Breast Cancer. We dive in to her story, along with the amazing things she has coming up! She has taken what could have been a heart breaking experience, to a way to help gather people to build something bigger than ourselves.  Be sure to leave a review and share if this message inspired you! Follow @shaunagolightly for info on our upcoming fundraising fitness event! PINK PARTY for the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance October 8th, 7:00 PM Pleasant Grove Recreation Center

Ep 19: Strength, Fitness & Lobular Breast Cancer with Shauna Golightly

Whether you are a fitness veteran or novice, this podcast will enable you to grow personal confidence, serve class members more effectively and market yourself to grow your classes. With over a decade of experience in the group fitness industry, I hope to share the good, the bad and the real with you here to fast track your career and find fulfillment and passion in the fitness industry. The ultimate group fitness resource.

I'm so excited to bring on Madi Jackson &amp; Lexi Dastrup who bring a refreshing view on inclusivity and class member success. They bring a genuine desire to create their love for group fitness and protect the culture in classes by creating success for each member participating.  You can find them and their classes on instagram! Madi - @madijacksfitness Lexi- @getfitwithlexid

I'm so excited to bring on Madi Jackson &amp; Lexi Dastrup who bring a refreshing view on inclusivity and class member success. They bring a genuine desire to create their love for group fitness and protect the culture in classes by creating success for each member participating.  You can find them and their classes on instagram! Madi - @madijacksfitness Lexi- @getfitwithlexid

Ep 18. Creating an Inclusive Culture in Class with Madi & Lexi

This episode has taken weeks of prep on my end to make sure that I could fully share skills I have developed personally to develop a strong, safe work environment at work. Again we come back to the face that "I create the culture in my work place". In this episode I share what I personally have overcome to feel ready and comfortable in a leadership position, ways I strive to continue to learn and grow and develop outside of work as well as important values we have as a staff that can be implemented in ALL leadership roles. I also reference several books and resources I love to learn and study from: https://daretolead.brenebrown.com Dare to Lead Podcast with Brene Brown on Spotify Dare To Lead, Brene Brown: https://amzn.to/2UcRx2w  Daring Greatly, Brene Brown: https://amzn.to/3xJms5f  Start with Why, Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3kmHIK9  Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2TeUpf1    Follow me on instagram for more! @andimaree

This episode has taken weeks of prep on my end to make sure that I could fully share skills I have developed personally to develop a strong, safe work environment at work. Again we come back to the face that "I create the culture in my work place". In this episode I share what I personally have overcome to feel ready and comfortable in a leadership position, ways I strive to continue to learn and grow and develop outside of work as well as important values we have as a staff that can be implemented in ALL leadership roles. I also reference several books and resources I love to learn and study from: <a href="https://daretolead.brenebrown.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://daretolead.brenebrown.com</a> Dare to Lead Podcast with Brene Brown on Spotify Dare To Lead, Brene Brown: <a href="https://amzn.to/2UcRx2w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2UcRx2w</a> Daring Greatly, Brene Brown: <a href="https://amzn.to/3xJms5f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3xJms5f</a> Start with Why, Simon Sinek: <a href="https://amzn.to/3kmHIK9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3kmHIK9</a> Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek: <a href="https://amzn.to/2TeUpf1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2TeUpf1</a> Follow me on instagram for more! @andimaree

Ep 17: Creating a Safe, Thriving Culture at Work

Amy Williams

For this episode, I'm super excited to welcome one of my most requested interviewees, Amy Williams! If you don't follow her on social media you MUST. (instagram - @absbyamy) She shares her personal fitness journey while also sharing her experience of fitness coaching choosing HER, bodybuilding and how that shaped her fitness experience all while being a mom of 6 kids and continuing to build a loving relationship with her husband. Don't forget to leave a review if any episode resonates with you!

For this episode, I'm super excited to welcome one of my most requested interviewees, Amy Williams! If you don't follow her on social media you MUST. (instagram - @absbyamy) She shares her personal fitness journey while also sharing her experience of fitness coaching choosing HER, bodybuilding and how that shaped her fitness experience all while being a mom of 6 kids and continuing to build a loving relationship with her husband. Don't forget to leave a review if any episode resonates with you!

Ep: 16 Balancing Life, Fitness & Family with Amy Williams (AbsByAmy)

I’m super excited to be joined by this knowledgeable and hard working friend if mine, @abrahamhernandezfit ! Abraham shared his story about finding group fitness and jumping in fully to not only teach group fitness classes, but become a ZES, Zumba Education Specialist, and continue to grow from there in inspiring and teaching new fitness instructors.  We talk about his own personal fitness journey and how group fitness instructors can focus more on our own personal health be having proper recovery, EATING enough for our bodies and saying “NO” more often.  Im super excited for you all to hear this episode! LIVE today on Apple podcast, Spotify and Amazon Music! LINKS: Suggested Reads : Atomic Habits, James ClearUpgradefitnesstraining.comAFAA: afaa.comIG: abrahamhernandezfit Webinars: upgradefitnesstraining.com/masterclasses

I’m super excited to be joined by this knowledgeable and hard working friend if mine, @abrahamhernandezfit ! Abraham shared his story about finding group fitness and jumping in fully to not only teach group fitness classes, but become a ZES, Zumba Education Specialist, and continue to grow from there in inspiring and teaching new fitness instructors.  We talk about his own personal fitness journey and how group fitness instructors can focus more on our own personal health be having proper recovery, EATING enough for our bodies and saying “NO” more often.  Im super excited for you all to hear this episode! LIVE today on Apple podcast, Spotify and Amazon Music! LINKS: Suggested Reads : Atomic Habits, James Clear <a href="http://Upgradefitnesstraining.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upgradefitnesstraining.com</a> AFAA: <a href="http://afaa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">afaa.com</a> IG: abrahamhernandezfit  Webinars: <a href="http://upgradefitnesstraining.com/masterclasses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">upgradefitnesstraining.com/masterclasses</a>

Ep 15:Prioritize Your Health to be Your Best Self & Instructor with Abraham Hernandez

Fiona Judd is an amazingly talented instructor I mentioned in one of my first episodes! I'm so excited for her to join me NOW sharing her wisdom and skill she has developed in her time as an instructor and Barre Above Master Trainer.  These are small, actionable skills you can use to improve and develop personally to level up as the ultimate instructor.

Fiona Judd is an amazingly talented instructor I mentioned in one of my first episodes! I'm so excited for her to join me NOW sharing her wisdom and skill she has developed in her time as an instructor and Barre Above Master Trainer.  These are small, actionable skills you can use to improve and develop personally to level up as the ultimate instructor.

Ep 14: Level Up as an Instructor with Fiona Judd

This episode is dedicated to the wonderful instructors who have worked so long and hard for their classes, but are struggling with knowing if and when it's time to retire a class, format etc. 

This episode is dedicated to the wonderful instructors who have worked so long and hard for their classes, but are struggling with knowing if and when it's time to retire a class, format etc.

Ep 13:  When to Leave a Class

Follow Kaytlin on instagram,  @KaytlinKatnissMMA and check out her business, badathletics.com

Follow Kaytlin on instagram,  @KaytlinKatnissMMA and check out her business, <a href="http://badathletics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">badathletics.com</a>

Ep: 12 Build Others by Being You with Kaytlin "Katniss" Neil

Lets dive in to the most frequently felt insecurity that most every fitness professional has, does or WILL feel in this industry. With constant pressures to look, eat and be a certain way, it's easy to get caught up in it all - so let's find out right now.  Are you fit enough to be a fitness instructor?

Lets dive in to the most frequently felt insecurity that most every fitness professional has, does or WILL feel in this industry. With constant pressures to look, eat and be a certain way, it's easy to get caught up in it all - so let's find out right now.  Are you fit enough to be a fitness instructor?

Ep 11: Are You Fit Enough to be an Instructor?

Grab a blanket, notebook, then sit back and relax. In this episode, you will get a real life conversation covering a lot! We Dive in to what could have been 3+ episodes in one! We cover it all from what happens when only one person shows up to your class, how to network, how to create a "magical experience" to grow your classes and so much more! Be sure to listen and share! Follow Carly on instagram for amazing uplifting content! @carley.parties

Grab a blanket, notebook, then sit back and relax. In this episode, you will get a real life conversation covering a lot! We Dive in to what could have been 3+ episodes in one! We cover it all from what happens when only one person shows up to your class, how to network, how to create a "magical experience" to grow your classes and so much more! Be sure to listen and share! Follow Carly on instagram for amazing uplifting content! @carley.parties

Ep 10: All the things with Carly Parties!

In this episode we cover two simple, actionable things you can do to raise the bar on your teaching skills. These are things I personally STILL do because there is always, ALWAYS room for growth! Don't forget to subscribe and share this with another instructor working to bring their best to their classes!

In this episode we cover two simple, actionable things you can do to raise the bar on your teaching skills. These are things I personally STILL do because there is always, ALWAYS room for growth! Don't forget to subscribe and share this with another instructor working to bring their best to their classes!

Ep 9: Build Yo Skill

Whether you are a fitness veteran or novice, this podcast will enable you to grow personal confidence, serve class members more effectively and market yourself to grow your classes. With over a decade of experience in the group fitness industry, I hope to share the good, the bad and the real with you here to fast track your career and find fulfillment and passion in the fitness industry. The ultimate group fitness resource.

FitPro Radio

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Multi-Part Documentaries

The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!