What’s Your GFI

I'm super excited that I picked up a couple of classes with my local university's employee wellness program. This episode I talk about what those programs typically look like and how you can search out and provide fitness classes to any organization that has employee wellness programs. Check out https://www.uwo.ca/hr/safety/well_being/wellness/living_well to see an example of this type of program.

Another mind-body option for group fitness instructors. I really love this format. If you are interested in learning more about it check out www.Zumba.com/en-US/circl-mobility.

I have been a TRX fan for at least 20+ years. So when I was going through my yoga training journey in 2023 one of the obvious formats I had to look into was TRX yoga. I took the training and have my tier 1 certification now. I would highly recommend it to any group fitness instructor, looking to increase their offerings. Check them out at www.trxtraining.com/products/yfc

Instructors: if you have had experience teaching, pre-choreographed programs, and formats for companies, like Les Mills and MOSSA, you are going to love Power Music's Group Rx programs. They come included with a subscription, which includes Fitness 32 count produced music for your other fitness classes that you teach. And even for a little bit more you can get royalty free music to use for online classes that you post. I have been using them for over 20 years and I recommend them 100%. They are the number one source of workout music and you can find them at www.powermusic.com. My top picks: RIP a barbell resistance class, and TRANSFORM yoga and sports movement class.

I currently teach MOSSA programs and from a participants point of view, I wanted to review their on-demand program. At $9.99 a month it's pretty fantastic. If you are looking for really well produced programs and workouts to do at home, these ones will not disappoint. Check them out at www.mossaondemand.net.

A quick rundown from an instructor perspective as to whether or not taking group fitness classes or teaching them at a college or university recreation facility is an option for you. I'm of course going to only speak from my personal and professional experience in the University that I teach at so definitely look into your local one and do some research.

Let's say this is part one of a series where I discuss different places that you can (a) as an instructor teach at and (b) as a participant find group fitness classes. Inspired by the recent closure of the gym that I was teaching at, this episode talks about my return to the YMCA after 10 years and why I recommend it to instructors and participants alike.

As part of the L.E.A.D. program through The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA), the Enneagram or Personality Test is just the first step in creating your "WHY". The assessment was so spot on, and exactly what I needed to kickstart my journey to self discovery. The results didn't just point out my personality type, it gave extensive details about each character trait and how I can use them to better my understanding of who I truly am. Listen as my L.E.A.D. partner and frequent guest, Coach Megan and I go over our results! If you are interested in taking the test, go to https://www.enneagraminstitute.com. If you are interested in L.E.A.D. and other programs through The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA), check them out at https://www.wifa.org. Use my code MICHELLE for $20USD off an annual membership.

Talking about my book - How to be Fit For Life: Eight Proven Steps to Reaching Your Fitness Goals, Getting Results and Living the Fitness Life THE plan that you will stick to get and keep your results! www.livewellwithmichelle.org/read-the-book Available on Amazon and Kindle #fitnessprofessional #fitnessauthor #fitforlife https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086PN1KVC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Fit+for+life+Michelle+Moses&qid=1586098892&sr=8-1

Talking about my book - How to be Fit For Life: Eight Proven Steps to Reaching Your Fitness Goals, Getting Results and Living the Fitness Life THE plan that you will stick to get and keep your results! www.livewellwithmichelle.org/read-the-book Available on Amazon and Kindle #fitnessprofessional #fitnessauthor #fitforlife https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086PN1KVC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Fit+for+life+Michelle+Moses&qid=1586098892&sr=8-1

Studying for the AFAA-GFI Exam Wanted to update my group fitness certification with a different organization and I love the credibility of certifications through NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine. This is me rambling my way through the Study Guide to prepare for the exam:). Loved the review, loved seeing how much of my theory and education I use daily as an instructor, wellness advocate, chiropractic assistant and even in my part-time job at Under Armour. You're never to old to study and you can always learn something! #lifetimestudent

So I went over my study notes in the last few episodes and here I am talking through some practice quizzes. A lot of quizzes. Complied into one monster episode to listen to during work. What is your preferred method of studying?

Talking about my book - How to be Fit For Life: Eight Proven Steps to Reaching Your Fitness Goals, Getting Results and Living the Fitness Life THE plan that you will stick to get and keep your results! www.livewellwithmichelle.org/read-the-book Available on Amazon and Kindle #fitnessprofessional #fitnessauthor #fitforlife https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086PN1KVC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Fit+for+life+Michelle+Moses&qid=1586098892&sr=8-1

Talking about my book - How to be Fit For Life: Eight Proven Steps to Reaching Your Fitness Goals, Getting Results and Living the Fitness Life THE plan that you will stick to get and keep your results! www.livewellwithmichelle.org/read-the-book Available on Amazon and Kindle #fitnessprofessional #fitnessauthor #fitforlife https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086PN1KVC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Fit+for+life+Michelle+Moses&qid=1586098892&sr=8-1

Talking about my book - How to be Fit For Life: Eight Proven Steps to Reaching Your Fitness Goals, Getting Results and Living the Fitness Life THE plan that you will stick to get and keep your results! www.livewellwithmichelle.org/read-the-book Available on Amazon and Kindle #fitnessprofessional #fitnessauthor #fitforlife https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086PN1KVC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Fit+for+life+Michelle+Moses&qid=1586098892&sr=8-1

Talking about my book - How to be Fit For Life: Eight Proven Steps to Reaching Your Fitness Goals, Getting Results and Living the Fitness Life THE plan that you will stick to get and keep your results! www.livewellwithmichelle.org/read-the-book Available on Amazon and Kindle #fitnessprofessional #fitnessauthor #fitforlife https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086PN1KVC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Fit+for+life+Michelle+Moses&qid=1586098892&sr=8-1

Wanted to update my group fitness certification with a different organization and I love the credibility of certifications through NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine. This is me rambling my way through the Study Guide to prepare for the exam:). Loved the review, loved seeing how much of my theory and education I use daily as an instructor, wellness advocate, chiropractic assistant and even in my part-time job at Under Armour. You're never to old to study and you can always learn something! #lifetimestudent

Wanted to update my group fitness certification with a different organization and I love the credibility of certifications through NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine. This is me rambling my way through the Study Guide to prepare for the exam:). Loved the review, loved seeing how much of my theory and education I use daily as an instructor, wellness advocate, chiropractic assistant and even in my part-time job at Under Armour. You're never to old to study and you can always learn something! #lifetimestudent

Wanted to update my group fitness certification with a different organization and I love the credibility of certifications through NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine. This is me rambling my way through the Study Guide to prepare for the exam:). Loved the review, loved seeing how much of my theory and education I use daily as an instructor, wellness advocate, chiropractic assistant and even in my part-time job at Under Armour. You're never to old to study and you can always learn something! #lifetimestudent

Wanted to update my group fitness certification with a different organization and I love the credibility of certifications through NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine. This is me rambling my way through the Study Guide to prepare for the exam:). Loved the review, loved seeing how much of my theory and education I use daily as an instructor, wellness advocate, chiropractic assistant and even in my part-time job at Under Armour. You're never to old to study and you can always learn something! #lifetimestudent

Wanted to update my group fitness certification with a different organization and I love the credibility of certifications through NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine. This is me rambling my way through the Study Guide to prepare for the exam:). Loved the review, loved seeing how much of my theory and education I use daily as an instructor, wellness advocate, chiropractic assistant and even in my part-time job at Under Armour. You're never to old to study and you can always learn something! #lifetimestudent

Wanted to update my group fitness certification with a different organization and I love the credibility of certifications through NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine. This is me rambling my way through the Study Guide to prepare for the exam:). Loved the review, loved seeing how much of my theory and education I use daily as an instructor, wellness advocate, chiropractic assistant and even in my part-time job at Under Armour. You're never to old to study and you can always learn something! #lifetimestudent

Wanted to update my group fitness certification with a different organization and I love the credibility of certifications through NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine. This is me rambling my way through the Study Guide to prepare for the exam:). Loved the review, loved seeing how much of my theory and education I use daily as an instructor, wellness advocate, chiropractic assistant and even in my part-time job at Under Armour. You're never to old to study and you can always learn something! #lifetimestudent

Talking about my book - How to be Fit For Life: Eight Proven Steps to Reaching Your Fitness Goals, Getting Results and Living the Fitness Life THE plan that you will stick to get and keep your results! www.livewellwithmichelle.org/read-the-book Available on Amazon and Kindle #fitnessprofessional #fitnessauthor #fitforlife https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086PN1KVC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Fit+for+life+Michelle+Moses&qid=1586098892&sr=8-1

Chapter One of my book - How to be Fit For Life: Eight Proven Steps to Reaching Your Fitness Goals, Getting Results and Living the Fitness Life Let's Talk About It! www.livewellwithmichelle.org/read-the-book Available on Amazon and Kindle #fitnessprofessional #fitnessauthor #fitforlife https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086PN1KVC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Fit+for+life+Michelle+Moses&qid=1586098892&sr=8-1

Talking about the introduction to my book - How to be Fit For Life: Eight Proven Steps to Reaching Your Fitness Goals, Getting Results and Living the Fitness Life THE plan that you will stick to get and keep your results! www.livewellwithmichelle.org/read-the-book Available on Amazon and Kindle #fitnessprofessional #fitnessauthor #fitforlife https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086PN1KVC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Fit+for+life+Michelle+Moses&qid=1586098892&sr=8-1

Not much to say except I have some really big anxiety about returning to the gym for the first time in almost half a year I wanted to talk about it LOL.

This episode I have my own personal WIFA (The Women in Fitness Association) Meet Up with fellow Canadian fitpro, Toronto-based NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Pre/Post Natal and Group Fitness Instructor, Jane Wareham of Momentum by Jane! She has an awesome origin story and has some great insight into mindset and the benefit of group virtual training. Her Empowered Fitness Results Program is straight fire and she's so cool. I love her and you will too! Whether you're a fitpro or a participant, this episode is for you! Check her out at: https://www.momentumbyjane.ca/

I got a gift today from the CEO of WIFA and it kickstarted me to make the first of many episodes about this fantastic organization. Probably will be a series

Behind the Scenes at a brainstorming session for Optimal Balance Holistic Wellness & Fitness new year promotion of one of their core services, Energy Work/Reiki.  This is a snippet of a 1.5 hour program/marketing meeting I have with my good friend and colleague, Shelley Weber for her business and brand.  Really good stuff for anyone (a) interested in incorporating Reiki into their wellness protocol, (b) who has questioned what Reiki is in the first place and (c) fitness instructors and trainers/coaches that prescribe additional alternative methods for improving ones health and wellbeing.  Check them out at www.optimalbalancefitness.com. 

Everyone knows about the divine trinity of holistic fitness - mind, body and soul or spirit - but does anyone even do it? And if they do, do they do it right? This was an awesome talk with my friend Megan and a program that she has just recently added Mindful Meditation to the team transformation programming she offers as a group coach and fitness instructor.  Next Session starts January 11, 2021  www.megan-fit.com, www.Megan.Fit  Email: megan@megan.fit Instagram: @megan.fit Facebook: @ Megan Fit

By definition a resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something. You've made the decision to do something (exercise more) or not do something (eat junk food) but you can't stop there and alot of people do. That’s why they don’t work, at this stage. https://www.livewellwithmichelle.org/post/new-years-resolutions-yay-or-nay Oh and HAPPY NEW YEAR

This is me taking a shot at narrating one of my blog posts  - audio book style lol. I totally added stuff to it so if you want the Readers Digest Version, check out the blog - https://www.livewellwithmichelle.org/post/50-things-i-ve-done-in-2020-because-i-turned-50-this-year - but if you want to hear more keep listening. Two parts. Yeah.

This is me taking a shot at narrating one of my blog posts  - audio book style lol.  I totally added stuff to it so if you want the Readers Digest Version, check out the blog - https://www.livewellwithmichelle.org/post/50-things-i-ve-done-in-2020-because-i-turned-50-this-year - but if you want to hear more keep listening.  Two parts. Yeah. 

Has your purpose shifted during this Pandemic? What things have you done differently for personal and professional development during this time? I ask you a ton of questions about how you’re doing and share a bit about my thoughts on lockdown. I hope you’re doing well and will get through this together!

A great episode for both instructors and participants! Listen for great business and program tips on location, music, and branding. Also listen for an f-bomb or two because the business of fitness and owning your own studio is not for the faint of heart

Although Lisa is an instructor too, our chat was more directed at how quarantine and shutdown affected her personal workouts and training. She gave some awesome perspective as a participant as to how important social interaction is to getting results and how relationships built before shutdown were critical to the process. It was a short episode but a long chat because I needed to catch up with my girl! 

Chatted with my good friend Lola Braimoh of Lola B Fit about how quarantine and shutdown affected her classes, her family and her personal health & wellness. With our collective almost 50 years in the fitness industry, we also talked about what we thought the future of virtual fitness and group fitness classes would look like after this is all said and done. Don't worry, the future looks bright I promise;).

We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated - Maya Angelou All of the changes in the group fitness industry over the last 30 years could definitely be enough to send some people over the edge. If you were a participant and you’ve tried every class and program out there with no results that can really get you down. If you’re a group fitness instructor who has lost wages or jobs or opportunities to the ever changing landscape of the industry that can also get you down. With out going the optimist and pessimist route perhaps looking at things from a victory standpoint is the best way to go. Think of it as winning and learning versus winning and losing. Happy motivational moment everybody!

Whether you think you can or think you can’t; you’re right. ~ Henry Ford. Fitness instructors and participants can totally relate to this famous quote. But things aren’t always as black and white, right? If it was that easy then there wouldn’t be a need for professionals in the industry who have a genuine desire to help others.

I miss talking to this girl regularly at work so this was a great catch up for me and of course fantastic insight for you the listeners when it comes to being a fitness mom! Enjoy and of course HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE!

So you need to read the title in your best Notorious BIG voice. Fun, right? Just like this premiere episode of Season 2 baby BABAY!  Join me as I talk to Juan Marin THE ZUMBA KING about ballroom, culture, choreography for dance and the beauty of community in group fitness. During a time when we are all trying to stay connected, this episode was pure joy to do.  And clearly if you didn't get it, Juan calls me Mitchella. Been doing it for 10 years. Never stop. xoxo  Juan can be reached at:  Bailamos Fitness & Dance Studio 430 Waterloo street, London (ON), N6B 1R6, Canada 5196394205  bailamosdancestudio@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Bailamos-Fitness-Dance-Studio-143109805761491/about/  

What better way to end my first season of the podcast with another huge achievement! I’m currently sharing my journey to writing my first book - How to be Fit for Life - on LinkedIn. Would be honoured if you checked out both and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support over the past year. Next season is going to be even better!! Listen, Love, Share

Could go on for hours thanking everyone for their support for my brand and this podcast but I want to keep you as listeners so I won’t

Albert Einstein’s Quote - “Creativity is Intelligence having FUN!” - has got me circling back to the age old group fitness debate of freestyle or per-choreographed classes. Which one motivates you?

Notice I didn't say "Practice makes Perfect"?  Because it's not about being perfect but about being happy. Like when you get older and have been teaching for a long time and your body and soul are begging for an opportunity for mindful active rest.  Yeah I'm talking about me .... I'm older and I need a break but I love being active so what to do? Well I've been adding Yoga into my personal fitness plan and now I want to add it to my brand but I don't even know where to start!  Thank you, Tracy of Drop Yoga for quickly coming on the podcast to give some solid tips and recommendations for anyone interested in adding Yoga to their lives - personally and professionally.  And learning that she is good friends with a #fitinspo of mine (Carole Woodstock) and they have a show on Rogers TV made this episode even BETTER!! https://twitter.com/Ottawaathomemag/status/1249712373662978049?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/dropyoga/

When I had my surgery on my knee never in 1 million years did I think to ask for occupational therapy to go along with physio. The irony was that my job at the time was 95% physical and in group fitness but I didn’t consider it my “occupation”. Wondering “what if?”

Diana, Communications Expert and long time Group fitness instructor and I talk in what will definitely be a regular series about best practices for leading classes. Today we talked about pre-recorded, livestream and live classes.

For years, group fitness and personal training have been silos of the industry and neither the two were to meet ... at least on purpose.  Flash forward and now it's more than common and in most cases a necessary evil to dabble in both to have success; but what if you decide to go all in on one fitness offering over the other? What if you move from group fitness and go strictly to personal training?  Lisle, owner of Phoenix Rising Personal Training has some great insight into this having moved on from an extremely successful group fitness career to his own training studio.  A look into the mind of a passionate fitness professional whose genuine desire to help people can not be denied.  And don't worry, he acknowledges that group fitness and instructors are the greatest thing out there so I've decided to keep being friends with him but it was a little dicey there for a minute haha https://phoenixrisingpt.com/

When your international #fitinspos have their own fangirl and wardrobe malfunction moments during class you know everything is gonna be alright!  Lyndsey and Ricky from the UK on the podcast is like chocolate spread on biscuits ... follow them on social media and you'll know what I mean lol. 

You could look at this episode in a glass half full half empty kind of away. Right now we’re not able to travel so that could make you sad. But knowing that this will pass and you will be able to travel aka Get Out of the House, that could make you happy! I say do the latter and live vicariously now through this chat I had with Barb of Yoga with Barb! She has travelled to some of the most beautiful places to teach fitness and wants you to know that you can too! Great information on the process and top tips on how to get the best experience teaching abroad that you can. Crack out your atlas, instructors and let’s get to travelling!! RESORTS https://www.fitbodiesinc.com/ http://www.nrg2go.net/ RETREATS www.alpenboxx.com www.wassermannretreats.com