Tales and advice around my fitness instructor career.
Fitness Professionals Must Be In Shape!
Lately, I have been making my way around the many different gym franchises in NYC, including some private gyms. Here is an observation that I […]
Group Fitness
My First Group Ex Class
Last night while at a meeting at 24 Hour Fitness, I received a phone call stating, “Hey Angel, we are opening tomorrow. 6am, you are […]
What To Do If There Is A Medical Emergency At The Gym
Guys, quick, get help, there is a sick person on the gym floor. Do you know what to do if there is a medical emergency […]
My First Instructor Audition
I was recently presented with a very spontaneous opportunity to teach a strength and conditioning class. My training focus has been kickboxing, and the secondary […]
My First Cardio Kick Class
This is the real life story of how I accidentally led my first cardio kick class. There I was, I showed up for my usual […]
How To Pass The AFAA Group Exercise Exam
How long to study? As I mentioned in a recent post, I have been working on getting my group exercise certification from AFAA. A few days […]
I'm Ashamed Of Myself
I’m ashamed of myself. I’ll tell you why, I let someone get under my skin. An entity with no name, no face, just some very […]
AFAA Certification Test Update
Greeting ladies and gentlemen, this brief post is for those of you who are interested in becoming a NASM AFAA Group exercise instructor. This brief AFAA […]