I’ve compiled a quick list of ways you can kick start your inspiration and get back on top of the world again. While this list has specific inspirations for indoor cycling and Spinning instructors, the advice can certainly be adapted for any type of fitness instructor or personal trainer. But don’t worry, I’ve already started a list for group fitness instructors, which will be posted in a day or two.

1. Go back and review the Three things every instructor should do. Then start working on those three things!
2. Read one or both Jennifer Sage’s ebooks: Keep It Real in your indoor cycling classesand 10 Ways to Stay Motivated as an Indoor Cycle Instructor. (Bonus! 10 Ways to Stay Motivated is free when you claim your Subscription to ICI/PRO!!!
3. Speaking of ICI/PRO, you really should claim your subscription now and start filling your noggin with knowledge. I haven’t even combed the entire site, and I’ve already got a years worth of ideas just waiting to be implemented!!! The best part to me are the Audio PROfiles — you learn how a Master Instructor constructs and coaches a class. It’s worth several times more than what you pay for it, but even so, they give you a trial week for $1 just to show you.
4. Ride alone as often as you can. Use this time to explore what it is that makes you uniquely qualified to empower others through indoor cycling. Use the time to listen to music that is outside your comfort zone and try out new profiles. It’s an investement in yourself that pays back HUGE dividends!
5. Call Mad Dogg Athletics and find out who the Master Instructors in your area are and where they teach classes. Contact that gym for their schedule and commit to taking a class from them as soon as you possibly can. If you have to travel to get there, you should try to contact the MI to let them know when you will be coming, that way you can find out if they are actually teaching that day (MIs need subs occasionally too!) (**Side note — lots of the Spinning MIs share their knowledge at pedal-on.com. You can seek them out there too!) And of course, if you are certified to Schwinn or another group, you can contact them too, I just happen to love the Spinning MIs I know!
6. Set aside some quiet time to do something refreshing for yourself, like getting a massage, spending time in prayer or meditation, or reading an inspiring book (If you are into motivational books, I recommend Matthew Kelly’s book Perfectly Yourself: 9 Lessons for Enduring Happiness.)
7. Sign up for the next continuing education workshop or conference that will be in your vicinity. Do a little research on the presenters and take classes from the ones you determine have the most to offer you, not just those that will offer you something of entertainment value.
8. Make some lists!!! Make a list of all of the reasons you started teaching. Make a list of all the reasons you continue to teach. Make a list of all of the reasons you are a good teacher and a list of all of the ways you want to be a better teacher. You’ll be amazed at what seeing it written down on paper can do!
9. Call a friend or another instructor you trust who will be honest with you and arrange for them to come to your class. Ask them to be brutally honest about what they think were the best aspects of your coaching and which areas need improvement.
10. Take more classes. Take any kind of class, it doesn’t just have to be IDC. Take yoga, take kickboxing, photography, Physics. Take anything that shakes you up and challenges you to take another look at the world. While you are there, you might learn something new and absorb a new cue, and new concept, something you can incorporate into your own classes.
11. Take a break. Get your classes subbed out for the next 2 or 3 weeks and recharge your batteries. You can’t give what you don’t have, so use the time away to feed yourself. It’ll give you lots of time to do all of the other things on this list!
12. Plan a special event at your club. It can be a fundraising ride or a journey ride or a race day or a threshold test or anything that is different and unique and brings people together for something special. Put extra effort into creating the atmosphere of something valuable and one-of-a-kind. Bonus points for giving back to your community in some way!!

There are tons more ways to kick start your inspiration, but these are the ones that I have tried and that were instrumental in bring me to this high point where I am at now! I’d love to hear your experiences, your suggestions, and how you are doing in your personal journey! Leave a comment. The boxes don’t bite!

Yes, you can attend the workshop and take the tests before you complete a qualifying CPR course. You will not receive your AFAA certification until they recieve your proof of CPR, which can be mailed in anytime after the workshop.

What equipment will be provided for the demonstrations?

The workshops are held in a variety of locations. Some locations provide steps, mats, mirrors, balls and/or weights.  Some locations do not. For example, all three of the APEX events I have attended were held on basketball courts. Mats were available, but no other equipment and no mirrors. Do not count on having a step, even if you plan to lead a step demonstration. Instead, lead your exercises as if there were a step present. The testers will not mark you down for not having the equipment, unless you do not do a convincing job of “using it” (See post #5  about miming tubes or weights). If you are worried about the possibility of not having a mat, you should bring your own. You can also call the hosting facility to ask what equipment will be available.

Will we be cueing during the group presentation, or just demonstrating with no words?

During the practical, the only time you will actually cue out loud is during your individual presentation. During the group movement and muscle group portions, when everyone is doing their own thing at the same time, you will not be expected to speak. In fact, I don’t recall specifically, but I think it might be forbidden. If anyone took it recently and knows, please comment!

Should I buy the primary study package?

I have heard from several folks that wish they had invested in the study package, instead of purchasing just the book. It really depends on how comfortable you are with what you know about group fitness. As one commenter put it, and I agree, “if you are looking for more than a practice exam, buy the package. It may cost a little more, but I felt it would have been nice to have before the big day.”

Do you think it is an advantage to take the AFAA group certification at a conference or should I take it at a smaller facility?

There are pros and cons to both. There will be lots happening at the conference and so much to do and learn, that you might not get the full benefit of the workshop. However, the conferences usually offer the workshops at a discount, and it very helpful to have the opportunity to take care of the certification at the same time as a conference. Basically, convenience vs. chaos — you’ll need to weigh out what works for you. The only other difference would be in the number of attendees. A conference will likely have a larger number of people, whereas a facility might only have a dozen or so. If you do better in a small group setting, choose the latter. And never hesitate to call the hosting facility and ask questions about the environment if you are weighing your options.

Any suggestions on how to remember all of the muscle groups?

Keep in mind that they are going to review muscle groups very specifically during the workshop. However, it is helpful to start learning anatomy several weeks before the workshop. To me, the best way to learn muscle groups is to head to the weight room with the book and do the exercises. As you perform each motion, feel which muscle does the work while repeating the name of the muscle group with some sort of pneumonic device to help you remember it. For example: Pectoralis Major (chest) is the major mover in a push up. So I repeat while doing pushups: “Pectoralis Push Up.” Here’s another one: Overhead press works the deltoids. The top of an overhead press looks like the position you are in when you dive off a diving board. So I repeat while doing overhead presses: “Deltoids Dive.” Take some time finding little devices like that to help you remember what the names of the muscles are, and you’ll do great! Another option is to take sculpting classes offered at your gym, or work with a personal trainer to learn the names while doing the exercises.

 
If you have more questions, or don’t feel that I’ve given enough attention to a specific topic, please don’t hesitate to ask!

No matter what genre of class you are teaching, it is imperative that you make yourself and your class accessible to “entry-level” folks.  Otherwise, you’ll find it very difficult to build your numbers.  This is one of the biggest challenges instructors face and there are lots of workshops built around teaching you how to do it.  Here, I’m going to share some of the techniques that have worked for me.

Introductions

If you are fortunate enough to have your new faces waiting for your class to begin instead of sneaking in after you’ve started, then take the opportunity to introduce yourself and get to know a little about them.  Find out what their experience level is by getting as specific as possible.   If I ask a new face how long has she been working out and she says, “Off and on for about five years,” do I really know anything about her?  Find out how long it has been since she last worked out regularly, how many times she has tried this style of class, what other types of activities she does.  It can feel strange to strike up a conversation and get personal, but always let them know that you are interested in helping them get the most out of your class.  If it’s hard to make yourself gather that information, remind yourself that in general, people do enjoy talking about themselves, especially if you come from a friendly helpful place.

Tailor your messages

So now that you know that Lucy was a runner in college, but has had three children and not set foot in a gym for 6 years you can give her quality attention.  Likewise, you also met Shannon who currently lifts weights on a regular schedule but wants to increase cardio by trying your class.  Two different types of beginners, so two very different ability levels.   Not to mention all the intermediates and advanceds who have been taking your class for months.  It’s a good idea to start of your class with a reminder that everyone should work at their own pace, to not feel in competition with anyone, and to view this as a learning experience.  Remind them that they are allowed to rest whenever they feel they need it and to watch first before trying various moves. 

Everyone has a different style for announcing modifications for increasing or decreasing the difficulty of a move.  It has been recommended that you stay away from saying things such as, “Beginner” or “Advanced” for fear of putting people off, but I have found that you need to be as unambiguous as possible.  For example, when preparing to do Teaser IV in Pilates class, I will announce something like, “Our next move is an advanced version of the Teaser.  We’ll start with a basic version of Teaser, and then those who have already progressed may take on Teaser IV.  After the basic version, I’ll demonstrate Teaser I and II for those who are ready for more than the basics, but need additional strength before going on.”  This morning, in Spinning it was easy for me to differentiate the beginners from the regulars, because the regulars are there every Tuesday and Thursday morning.  I said things like, “The next set of instructions are for the guys who were here on Thursday [meaning my regulars].  If you weren’t here Thursday [all beginners] continue on your flat road and work on fluid pedal strokes while you tune me out for the next minute.”  That made it simple to deliver two sets of instructions. 

Give them an Out

Always offer opportunities for rest.  This morning, the easiest and safest way to change on the fly was to perform an intervals workout.  This way, everyone is expected to rest, and your newcomers don’t feel singled out for needing a time out.  Intervals are short periods of intense work alternated with periods of easier or “recovery” work.  They are an excellent way for even the most committed attendee to push hard for 1-5 minutes and then work light for another 1-5 minutes.  Something for everyone!  If it is impossible for you to make your class an interval workout, provide your newbies with a reason to stop and watch.  I like to joke around, so I might say, “I hate to torture those I don’t know personally, so if this is the first time we’ve met, you are exempt from this next move.  Watch and observe what you have to look forward to as you progress toward a stronger, healthier body.”

 Be an Inspiration

Since it is quite possible that the workout will be tough for some folks, it is your job to encourage them to stay strong and not to give up.  My veteran spinners were very enthusiastic about sharing their experiences of overcoming the initial fear and discomfort.  If you want the new folks to return, you have to remind them that it will get better.  Also let them know that it takes persistence to reach your goals.  You know that one class will not transform your body, but they have been inundated with messages of easy and quick fixes.  They have to be told that they will only achieve what they’ve set out to do if they work out consistently.

 These are only a few basic tips to get you started on helping out the new folks that you see.  Trust me, I know that it is easier and much more fun to simply ignore them and assume that they’ll be motivated by the hard workers who are already there.  However, if you take this approach, you’ll soon be teaching to a room of one.  Keep an open mind about those new people, to ensure they keep coming back.

**Update: This entry was recorded on Thursday, May 24, 2007 but was not posted. I am posting in now with the additional information that ALL FIVE of those folks have returned to every class we have had since then. These tips work!!**

A.  Ask for feedback

 Taken from SelfHelpMagazine.com:  ”Feedback is a way to let people know how effective they are in what they are trying to accomplish, or how they affect you. It provides a way for people to learn how they affect the world around them, and it helps us to become more effective. If we know how other people see us, we can overcome problems in how we communicate and interact with them.”

 How do you know if you are good instructor?  How do you know if you are teaching effective classes?  Some of the ways we answer these questions are by interpreting clues we get: number of people in my class, smiles and interaction from students, student comments.  But the easiest and quickest way to find out if you are getting your message across is to ASK.  Ask everyone, starting with your students.  I solicit feedback at the end of every class, letting folks know that I want to deliver what they have come to recieve.  You can learn a lot by asking questions in a non-threatening manner, for instance:

“How did you enjoy the music you heard today?”
“What did you think of the new move we worked on today?”
“How did your muscles feel after class last week?”
“Have you noticed results from taking this class?”
“What can I do to make this class better for you?”

Your students will give you ideas that only go as far as they know and understand the group fitness forum.  They may give you examples of things they liked at other clubs.  Listen to what they say very carefully and do not interrupt them.  Ask questions to clarify and show that you were listening to them.  Smile at them and show that you are receptive to their ideas.  Write their feedback down in your notebook so that you can refer back to it as you are planning. 

Action Item: Make it your intention to solicit feedback at the next class you teach, and to implement it in the following class that you teach.

Another great way to determine where you could improve as an instructor is to ask another instructor.  Invite an instructor that you know, preferably one who has been teaching for a while or is a master instructor for a certifying body, or who is well-known for being a good instructor, to attend your class and critique your performance.  If you don’t know of anyone you are comfortable asking, talk to your supervisor or another manager at the club about attending and provide you with feedback.  You will be asking people to provide you with an hour away from their busy schedules to assist you, so you might get turned down.  However, I find that most folks will be flattered that you asked for their opinion and your managers will love that you are being proactive about seeking feedback.  Just be sure you listen carefully and take their recommendations to heart, otherwise it is a waste of everyone’s time.

Action item:  Get in touch with someone by whom you’d like to be evaluated and schedule them to attend your class in the next few weeks.

B. Be a Student

 The easiest (and cheapest) way to improve your performance as a group fitness instructor is to take group fitness classes!!  Once upon a time, you were a student, taking classes, evaluating instructors, choosing your favorite formats and (most probably) trying to get in shape.  Once you become an instructor, it is easy to forget what it is like to stand in the back of the room, new to the environment, unsure of what to expect.  It is also easy to get into a rut with the types of classes you teach and your style of delivery.  Taking classes allows you to gain a fresh perspective and possibly even learn some new tricks for improving your own teaching abilities.  It will also allow you to better emphasize how it feels to be a student, thereby improving your ability to connect with your members.

Action item: Look at the gyms in your area or the gyms at which you teach, and make an unbreakable appointment with yourself to attend one or two new classes in the next week.

 The next best way to keep improving is with Continuing Education.  Not only are you required to earn CECs to maintain your certifications, you need them to help battle burn out and to keep you inspired.  Sometimes, CEC courses remind you of the basics or help answer questions you’ve had about being an instructor.  There are numerous ways to earn CEUs.  The best place to start is with your certifcation provider.  Most offer Continuing Ed workshops throughout the country and the year to help you maintain your certification and many are now offering home study courses.  I prefer the workshops to home study because of the invaluable element of human interaction, but you can certainly learn from home study.  The next place to try is one of many conventions offered through companies such as IDEA, ECA, or MANIA.  These offer opportunitites to attend a variety of workshops and earn CEUs for a variety of organizations at one time.  Plus you get to attend Expos and have opportunities for certification workshops that may not be available in your area.  For links to some of the conventions I am looking to attend this year, check out the 2007 Conventions tab.  Finally, there are presenters in your area who put on workshops to help you improve your skills.  Ask your coordinator for advice about finding these workshops or request that the coordinator bring continuing education workshops to your gym.
 
Action item:  Check your status on Continuing Education and see how many more credits you’ll need to recertify.  Then search your provider or the conventions list to find a way to earn the ones you still need.

C.  Communicate Effectively

Now that you have amassed a knowledge base of teaching tools and techniques, you have to have a way to deliver them to your students.  Communication is key.  How do you get your message across?

First, know that communication with your students begins even before you arrive for your class.  What messages does your gym deliver about the class?  How is your class percieved by members?  There is more going on outside your classroom than you think, so do your part to ensure that the message is loud, clear, and positive.  Make friends with members and encourage them to attend your class and talk it up.  Invite the staff to attend so that they know what to say when asked about your class.  Read the description of your class on the schedule to ensure that it gives an accurate picture.  Get permission to hang flyers and signs encouraging new folks to give it a try.

Next, be prepared for your classes.  The best way to lose your students is to be lost yourself. Have a solid plan when you enter the room and know what your message for the day is.  You are allowed to be flexible and to adjust for new students or other unexpected events, but know ahead of time what you will be teaching.  It is a huge help to actually practice teaching it as well.  You don’t have to memorize your entire class speech, but practice saying the things that will have the most impact on your students.  It might be a motivational saying that helps them continue working through a long set, or it might be an explanation of the energy zones for a cardio class.  The more practice you have getting your main message across, the easier it will be to ad lib the rest.

Then, communicate with your class beyond what you say when the mic is on.  Get to know your students as you wait for the room to become available.  Stick around afterwards to answer their questions and get their feedback.  Make sure that your appearance and your body language (two very important and powerful communication tools) are consistent with the words that you speaking. 

Finally, hone your communication skills by joining Toastmasters or studying up on the subject.  Toastmasters is an excellent way to improve your abilities as a speaker because you practice in front of a group and recieve instant feedback on what you are doing well and what you can improve.  There is also a wealth of information on the web designed to improve your presentation skills and also numerous books on the subject.  Find a resource and commit to being the most effective communicator possible.

Action item:  Google search “communicate effectively” or “improve presentation skills” and spend some time gleaning advice on how to be a better presenter.  Check your paper or online to find a Toastmaster’s chapter in your area to join.

So there you have it.  An A-B-C guide to improving yourself as a fitness instructor.  The action items have been added as a way to encourage you not to sit on your hands and continue meeting the status quo, but to get up and take action that will make you an outstanding instructor!

 Thanks for stopping by!

First off, let’s ask, is it really possible to make $100 per class that I teach?  Actually, yes, it is.  Just ask Billy Blanks.  He’ll laugh at you because he makes thousands per class.  Do you have to be Billy Blanks to command that kind of money?  No. Do you have to put some effort and thinking into doing it?  Yes, but it can be done, so let’s roll up our sleeves and come up with a game plan.

The first question you need to ask yourself is, “Who will pay me $100 for an hour of my time?”  There may be a gym out there willing to pay you that kind of hourly rate, but you have to be the lifeblood of their organization.  If your classes are busting at the seams and new people are coming in droves to join the club because of you then, yes.  See your boss for a raise because you deserve one.  The highest I’ve seen a club pay one single instructor, though, was $50 for one class, so if you have your sights set on bigger numbers, you’ll need to think bigger.  Note:  There are pros to remaining an emloyee of the gym, e.g. someone else does your accounting, you don’t need your own liability insurance, and it is easier to get a sub if you need to leave town or have an emergency.

Who else will pay me $100 an hour? Try thinking like a personal trainer.  If you are highly skilled and have excellent tutoring skills, you could offer private lessons in whatever you do best.  With privates, you charge whatever you want and keep the entire amount.  However, if you are using the club’s fitness room or their equipment for this endeavor, you may be charged rent or required to abide by their payment rules for personal trainers.  Still, if you market yourself right, you can command high dollars for your valuable time.  If not $100, still more than the $18 you are charging now.

 Let’s extend the idea of one-on-one instruction to the increasingly-popular, small-group “exclusive” classes.  Similar to private lessons, you market yourselves to individuals who pay to take your “class”.   These exclusives focus on a topic that isn’t readily addressed in general fitness classes.  By charging a group of five people $20 each to be in your class, you earn $100 for the hour — genius!  But what would make a person want to pay $20 for a fitness class?  Again, think a little bit like a personal trainer.  They want advice specific to a need or a want they have.  You could provide a 6 week running clinic for new runners in the early spring.  You could offer functional training workouts to prepare members for ski season.  You could hold a “Bikini Boot Camp” in the pre-summer months.  If you are an expert in a field, you could offer highly-advanced classes for the members who like what you offer and want to get better than the general levels can offer.  Or, you could offer a series of classes geared toward individuals with any special need or goal.  Have I got your mind churning yet? 

So now that you have the idea that you are potentially worth more than $20 per class, I want you also to think bigger than that.  Are you worth $200 an hour?  $2,000 an hour?  You are only limited by your beliefs about your self worth.  Steve Pavlina, who I quote a lot in this blog, had a great post a while back about this: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/11/how-to-earn-10000-in-one-hour/

 The possibilities don’t end there, but this post will.  Get out your brainstorming pen and your notebook and go to town.  I know that you have enormous potential and I am excited to hear what ideas you come up with!!!

Economics 101

First, let’s start with basic economics.  You currently earn $X per hour teach 2 classes per week at ABC Fitness Club.  The easiest thing to do would be to take on more classes and sub as frequently as you can, thus increasing your salary proportionately.  The limits to how much you can make in this structure are your time constraints, and the number of classes you can teach in a week (AFAA recommends no more than 12).

The next economic lesson is to go where the money is at.  Check into every gym and studio in your area, find the one where you will bring home the highest dollar amount per class and start teaching there.  Be careful with this one.  If you live further away from a particular gym, it may not be worth the gas money.  Here is an equation to help you determine your costs for comparison.

First, determine your net rate for ABC Fitness with the following:

Distance (in miles) round-trip to ABC DIVIDED BY the gas mileage of your car (miles per gallon) MULTIPLIED BY the cost of gas ($ per gallon).  Subtract your result from the rate ABC Fitness pays you.

Then, perform the same calculation for the second gym and compare the two numbers to decide which is more profitable.  Here is an example:

I work at East Shore Health and Racquet which is literally across the street from my development.  Their highest pay rate is $22/class.  I drive a gas-guzzling SUV that gets 18 mpg (shame on me, I know, but we can’t afford a new car right now)  and gas in Charleston, SC today is $2.67/gallon.  Meanwhile, EcoFitness in Mt. Pleasant is 14 miles from my house, so 28 miles round trip and they pay $25/class.  My math looks like this:

22 – (.25/18*2.67) = 21.96 net rate at ESHR

25 – (28/18*2.67) = 20.84 net rate at EcoFitness

You can see that on paper, ESHR is the place for me to work, especially if gas prices continue to climb the way they have.  However, for roughly a dollar difference, I benefit simply from having the flexibility of teaching more classes in more places.  Do the comparison for yourself to make sure it is worth the commute.

Improve your Hourly

The next best way to increase your salary is to get paid the highest amount per hour that you can.  Many gyms offer incentives for their instructors to seek out continuing education.  The gym benefits from having more qualified and knowledgeable instructors and you get a raise for each workshop or certification you earn.  At two of the gyms where I teach, instructors receive a raise of $1 per current cert above your base group fitness cert and CPR and $.25 – $.50 for workshop attendance.  If your gym does not currently offer such a program, bring it up to your director and see if you can arrange to have it implemented.

Another way to increase your hourly rate is simply to ask for a raise.  Be prepared to show your director or the owner exactly why you deserve more money.  If you are certain that you add value to their club then go for it.  Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you take this step:

• Have I been a loyal team member and employee of this club for long enough to establish that I am committed?
• Do I regularly teach my own classes, arrange for subs in advance, frequently sub for others, and take all necessary steps to get coverage in emergency situations?
• Do I go above and beyond the call of duty in matters of customer service?  Do I assist my students in ways that extend my role as a fitness instructor?  Do I perform tasks that help out the club or the members, even if they are not listed in my job duties?
• Do I consistently have high attendance in my classes?  Do I have a strong reputation as an excellent instructor?  Do students beg for more of me?
• Are there any examples of exceptional work on my part that warrant an increase in pay?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then you have a case for asking for a raise.  As a Group Fitness Director, I would not hesitate to arrange for an increase for you if you regularly exceeded my expectations and were a proven asset to my program. If you cannot answer yes to these items, do not despair.  We’ll have another post in this series detailing how you can.  Then, take a few months to improve your performance in any or all of these areas and approach management with your request.  Just make sure you are prepared to keep up the good work!!

Perky perks

Sometimes, it isn’t just the pay rate alone that makes it beneficial to teach at a club.  You might consider taking a cut in hourly rate to teach at a club that offers excellent perks to its instructors or staff.  I worked at a club that only paid $15 per class to teach, which sounded like peanuts at first!  However, they hosted continuing education and certification workshops regularly at the club that I was able to attend for more than 50% off in many cases.  This often amounted to the equivalent of $100-$200 bonus in my pocket everytime I went out for a workshop.  I would have to teach 20 classes at a higher-paying gym to cover the additional cost to me.  No thanks!  Here are some other perks to keep an eye out for:

• Complimentary membership for you and your family.  It makes sense that you get a membership and that your kids can stay in child care when you teach, but some gyms have a “minimum classes per week” policy before you are allowed to work out there.  Also, check into whether or not your spouse can have a membership and whether or not you get free childcare when you are there to work out as well as teach.  This can easily add up to the equivalent of $100 per month depending on the gym.
• Discounts on merchandise.  If your gym has a boutique of items you can get at a discount or cost, you could end up with a significant savings on items you need for teaching anyway.  Find out what you are entitled to at a gym when you apply there.
• Discounted or free services.  Similar to the boutique, find out if you can access other services at the gym for a reduced rate.  My favorite perk was the complimentary 30 minute massage I received every 6 months at one health club where I once taught.  Now I can have free unlimited tanning, free smoothies after teaching, half-price personal training, and access to a pool, sauna and hot tub.  Unfortunately for me, I don’t actually use any of these services, but if I did, they would be like free money since I’d no longer pay full price for these things.
• Health care.  You might have to go to one of the bigger chain clubs to have access to health care, and you might have to work a minimum number of hours per week to qualify, but in today’s world, you can’t afford not to look for a club where this is an option.

These are the most basic lessons in our quest to improve our salaries as Fitness Instructors.  Tune in for more information about how to outperform your bosses expectations so that you qualify for raise, a step-by-step guide to approaching your boss about the raise, and some out-of-the-box ideas on how to earn $100 or more per hour of your time as an instructor.

See you then!