Program Design For Group Training

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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
If you are thinking of moving into the avenue of
group training, know that it can be a great way
to make more money and simplify your daily
schedule.
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
It is usually within the class that you realize
your mistakes in planning or set-up and by that
time its too late!
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
If you have a happy client it may not be an issue
but remember that your participants want a great
workout. 
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
They want as little time as possible wasted and
if you have to take time during THEIR workout to
modify or change the structure it may leave them
frustrated.
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
Here are some tips in order to have a smooth
transition into group training from private
training
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
Timed intervals work better in a larger
group.  This way everyone starts and stops at the
same time.
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
Be sure to know how many pieces you have if using
equipment.  If Medicine balls are the tool of
choice be prepared to have enough for each
participant to use.
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
Always have a modification backup.  If you have
Pushups in your program you must be prepared with
a regression for someone with an underlying
dysfunction.
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
Plan the flow of the class nicely. Set up
stations in a pattern where members are flowing
in one direction.
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
Take into account your conditioning level of the
majority of participants.  If you include too
many technical movements you will spend more time
cueing technique and take away their intensity of
the workout.
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
If including weighted movements with dumbbells,
you must take into account the amount of
dumbbells available.  What if you offer stations
that are competing for the use of the same
desired weight?
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
The less you need to demonstrate the faster your
clients can start. Variety is important, but if
you set up a circuit for 12 participants then
that is a lot of demonstration and a lot of form
you need to watch.
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Program Design For Group Training By Rhonda Catt
These are just some simple tips to make a smooth
transition into group training!
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