3 Things That Make Group Fitness Classes Successful

As group fitness instructors, we run into our classes, turn on the personality, pump up the music and motivate our participants to move. It doesn’t matter if the class is focused on cycling, yoga, strength or fusion, you have to gear up to be “on stage.” After all, each class really is a performance.There are, however, a few things that can ruin a class and have people sneaking out the back door or, worse yet, skipping your class altogether.Here are three things you need to keep in mind to keep participants coming back.1. Presence: The Curtain OpensEvery time you walk in front of a crowd, you take on a responsibility to lead and inspire. Your participants expect you to be there for them—ready to roll, teach, educate and push.You have chosen to lead and have the microphone—don’t disappoint them.Their first impression of you may be your last.To help make ensure a great experience for everyone, here’s a quick checklist for creating a “rockstar” presence for any fitness class:Always arrive...