Group Fitness Over Coffee - Podcast

In this episode, I chat to David Readle, creator of HIIT STEP. He says, "We have combined an old-school favourite with a modern day twist". David's background is in Team GB. He invented HIIT STEP almost by accident, and this exciting class has developed and spread to clubs throughout the world. Welcome to series 2 episode 5 of Group Fitness Over Coffee. What we talk about: David's early days as a shot putter Life in Team GB, working with the Great Britain Cycling Team as Performance Psychologist, and as a 3 sport international and Commonwealth Games athlete The accidental invention of HIIT STEP How HIIT STEP works for the participant and the instructor Links: Check out the HIIT STEP Website Drop in on the HIIT STEP Facebook Page Please get in touch: Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something awesome and motivational that you want to share. I would love to interview you. Click here to get i

From corporate career to group fitness instructor and personal trainer - Group Fitness Over Coffee Podcast - S2E4 In this episode, I chat to my good friend Audrey Mckenzie We talk about how she's gone from a full time career in big corporate to a side hustle as a group fitness instructor, and now as a full time personal trainer. If you're thinking of a career change or you're just wanting to teach classes as a hobby or second job, don't miss this great interview. Welcome to series 2 episode 4 of Group Fitness Over Coffee. What we talk about: Becoming a group fitness instructor and juggling it with the day job The difference between teaching classes and being a one to one personal trainer The importance of empathy with your fitness clients How best to plan your move into group fitness and personal training Please get in touch: Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something awesome and motivationa

In this episode, I review Les Mills Body Balance release 76. It's a fun class. Challenging but not unachievable. And a great jumping on point for new people. Welcome to series 2 episode 3 of Group Fitness Over Coffee. We'll take a track by track walk through the release. Here are the tracks if you need reminding. Tai Chi Warm Up -  We Don't Talk Anymore - Charlie Puth feat. Selena Gomez  Sun Salutations - Desert - Paces feat. Guy Sebastian Sun Salutations - Too Good - Drake feat. Rihanna  Standing Strength - Closer - The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey  Standing Strength - Hurts So Good - Astrid S  Balance - Love Somebody - Ta-ku & Wafia Hip Openers - Let Me Love You - DJ Snake feat. Justin Bieber  Core Abs - Can't Stop The Feeling! - Justin Timberlake  Core Back - Lot To Learn - Luke Christopher  Twists - Prisoner - The Weeknd feat. Lana Del Rey  Forward Bends and Hamstrings - Rainbow - Louis Baker  Relaxation - Dawn And Dusk Take Turns Calling - Stanton Lanier  Please get in touch: Have you got a Group Fit

In this episode, I talk about going on the Beach Body PiYo Live training course. And I've got some news about the future of Les Mills Body Combat. Welcome to series 2 episode 2 of Group Fitness Over Coffee. Back in November, I went on the Beach Body PiYo Live training course and I'll tell you all about it in this show. What is PiYo Live and how it's different from the home DVD version The structure of the course and what we learned How I've handled a problem I've had learning the PiYo "rounds" after I passed the course And after that I talk about the future of Les Mills Body Combat. Are we going to see an end to the controversial floor work or are they here to stay? Please get in touch: Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something awesome and motivational that you want to share. I would love to interview you. Click here to get in touch. Subscribe: Subscribe to Group Fitness Over Coffee on iT

In this long overdue episode of group Fitness Over Coffee, I review Les Mills Body Combat release 70. So welcome to Group Fitness Over Coffee Series 2 Episode 1. Les Mills Body Combat has changed a great deal over the last 2 years and release 70 saw even bigger changes to the format. Is it a big thumbs up. Or big thumbs down? Let's talk about the new track 1C - the integrated core warm-up. Was the "hip escape move" too hard for people too early in the class? Does all the floor work fit in a Body Combat class or are Les Mills making the experience too similar to other HIIT classes? Get Involved in the Podcast Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something impressive and motivational that you want to share? I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC and get in touch. Do you want to review the latest Les Mills release or discuss a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class? If yo

In this episode Simon Philp and I talk about what we think about the new format of Body Combat one year on. And we review Les Mills Body Combat release 66. Hey folks welcome to Group Fitness Over Coffee. It's been a while since the last episode but we're back. And today the focus is on Les Mills Body Combat. So let's stay real and get into the fight! Get Involved in the Podcast Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something impressive and motivational that you want to share? I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC and get in touch. Do you want to review the latest Les Mills release or discuss a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class? If you record a 2 to 3-minute audio and send it to me, I will be delighted to include it in future episodes. Feedback Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear what you think about the podcast and your ideas for future episodes

GFOC21 - Anna Mather on Passing ETM and Becoming a Les Mills Instructor In this episode I talk to Anna Mather. Anna is one of my Body Combat and Body Balance participants who recently decided to start on her own fitness career. Just completed the Exercise to Music qualification, Anna is now looking forward to training as a Body Pump instructor. This is her story. What does ETM entail? What do you need to do in the exam? Find out in this great interview with Anna. Get Involved in the Podcast Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something impressive and motivational that you want to share? I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC and get in touch. Do you want to review the latest Les Mills release or discuss a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class? If you record a 2 to 3-minute audio and send it to me, I will be delighted to include it in future episodes. Feedback Finally

GFOC20 - Are Virtual and On Demand Fitness Classes a Threat to Instructors? In this episode I talk about Virtual Fitness classes and One Demand streaming fitness classes. I ask whether these represent a threat to the hard working fitness instructor. Get Involved in the Podcast Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something impressive and motivational that you want to share? I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC and get in touch. Do you want to review the latest Les Mills release or discuss a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class? If you record a 2 to 3-minute audio and send it to me, I will be delighted to include it in future episodes. Feedback Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear what you think about the podcast and your ideas for future episodes. You can either leave a comment on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/group-fitness-over-co

GFOC19 – Diana Wright talks HIIT, Insanity and PiYo In this episode I talk to Beach Body Master Trainer Diana Wright about HIIT, Insanity and PiYo. Get Involved in the Podcast Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something impressive and motivational that you want to share? I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC and get in touch. Do you want to review the latest Les Mills release or discuss a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class? If you record a 2 to 3-minute audio and send it to me, I will be delighted to include it in future episodes. Feedback Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear what you think about the podcast and your ideas for future episodes. You can either leave a comment on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/group-fitness-over-coffee/id709087884 Stitcher http://stitcher.com/podcast/roger-edwards/group-fitness-over-coffee?refid=stp

In this episode I talk about inspirational trainee instructors, the difference between Hot Yoga and Bikram Yoga, and a New Class called PiYo. Get Involved in the Podcast Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something impressive and motivational that you want to share? I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC and get in touch. Do you want to review the latest Les Mills release or discuss a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class? If you record a 2 to 3-minute audio and send it to me, I will be delighted to include it in future episodes. Feedback Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear what you think about the podcast and your ideas for future episodes. You can either leave a comment on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/group-fitness-over-coffee/id709087884 Stitcher http://stitcher.com/podcast/roger-edwards/group-fitness-over-coffee?refid=stpr  Or

Group Fitness Over Coffee Episode 17 – Changes to Body Combat Yoga Teachers and the Full Yoga Body Breath In this episode I talk about the changes to Les Mills Body Combat in the latest release; 10 things you should look for in a yoga teacher and explore the full yoga body breath. Get Involved in the Podcast Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something impressive and motivational that you want to share? I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC and get in touch. Do you want to review the latest Les Mills release or discuss a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class? If you record a 2 to 3-minute audio and send it to me, I will be delighted to include it in future episodes. Feedback Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear what you think about the podcast and your ideas for future episodes. You can either leave a comment on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/

Group Fitness Over Coffee Episode16 - Zomato and 10 Top Tips for Your First Yoga ClassToday on Group Fitness Over Coffee I talk about Zomato - a great new social media app for foodies.And 10 Top Tips for those of you looking to go to your first Yoga Class.Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something impressive and motivational that you want to share. I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC  and get in touch. Do you want to review the latest Les Mills release or discuss a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class? If you record a 2 to 3-minute audio and send it to me, I will be delighted to include it in future episodes.Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear what you think about the podcast and your ideas for future episodes. You can either leave a comment on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/group-fitness-over-coffee/id709087884Stitcher http://st

Group Fitness Over Coffee Episode 15 – What’s the Difference between Yoga and Body Balance? If you go to a Yoga class you might perform a pose called “Warrior 2”. If you go to a Les Mills Body Balance class, you might do the same pose. So what is the difference between Yoga and Body Balance? In this episode of Group Fitness Over Coffee, I talk about the difference and conclude by giving you a run through of what to expect in a Body Balance class. Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something impressive and motivational that you want to share. I would love to interview you. Please visit http://.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC  and get in touch. Do you want to review the latest Les Mills release or discuss a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class? If you record a 2 to 3-minute audio and send it to me, I will be delighted to include it in future episodes. Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear

Group Fitness Over Coffee Episode 14 – Les Mills Body Combat 62 Review with Simon Philp Fitness classes are still packed. The January rush hasn’t stopped. And Les Mills Body Combat 62 is rocking the studios. In this episode of Group Fitness Over Coffee, my guest Simon Philp and I discuss and review BC62. Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something impressive and motivational that you want to share. I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC  and get in touch. Do you want to review the latest Les Mills release or discuss a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class? If you record a 2 to 3-minute audio and send it to me, I would be delighted to include it in future episodes.  Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear what you think about the podcast and your ideas for future episodes. You can either leave a comment on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/

Group Fitness Over Coffee Episode 13 - Debunking 4 Myths About YogaHappy New Year.Gyms are packed. Classes are rammed. Everyone's trying to work off the holiday excess. But Yoga classes are slower to fill even at this time of year.Why is that?In this episode of Group Fitness Over Coffee I look at 4 Myths about Yoga and why you should not use them as an excuse not to try it out. Group Fitness Over Coffee is also now available on www.stitcher.comHave you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something awesome and motivational that you want to share. I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC  and get in touch. Do you want to review the lastest Les Mills release or review a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class. If you record a 2 to 3 minute audio and send it to me I would be delighted to include it in future episodes.Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear what you thi

Group Fitness Over Coffee Episode 12 – Halloween Body Combat 61 and Motivation Welcome to another episode of GFOC. Today I’ll be talking mainly about Les Mills Body Combat. About mixing up tracks for special occasions like Halloween and a great story about motivating a new participant. Then I take a close look at Body Combat release 61. Hope you enjoy listening in. Group Fitness Over Coffee is also now available on www.stitcher.com Have you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something awesome and motivational that you want to share. I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC  and get in touch. Do you want to review the lastest Les Mills release or review a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class. If you record a 2 to 3 minute audio and send it to me I would be delighted to include it in future episodes. Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear what you think of the

Group Fitness Over Coffee Episode 11Becoming a Group Fitness Instructor in the UKHave you ever wanted to become a Group Fitness Instructor? In this episode I go through what you need to do to get qualified, either a a general Exercise to Music instructor or a Les Mills Instructor. Get in TouchHave you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something awesome and motivational that you want to share. I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC  and get in touch. Do you want to review the lastest Les Mills release or review a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class. If you record a 2 to 3 minute audio and send it to me I would be delighted to include it in future episodes.Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and your ideas for future episodes. You can either leave a comment on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/group-fitness-over-coff

Group Fitness Over Coffee Episode 10Ten Years as Body Combat InstructorIt's been 10 years since I trained as a Body Combat instructor. Listen to my thoughts on how the programme has evolved in that time. Listen to my review of Body Combat release 20 - my training release - which I've been teaching as a celebration.Does BC20 stack up with the current class, BC60?Group Fitness Over Coffee is also now available on www.stitcher.comHave you got a Group Fitness Story that you would like to share? Are you a participant, an instructor, a master trainer, or a programme director with something awesome and motivational that you want to share. I would love to interview you. Please visit www.grandnat.co.uk/GFOC  and get in touch. Do you want to review the lastest Les Mills release or review a Freestyle Fitness Yoga or Metafit class. If you record a 2 to 3 minute audio and send it to me I would be delighted to include it in future episodes.Finally please give me some feedback. I’d love to hear what you think of the podcast

Group Fitness Over Coffee Episode 9 - Zumba and Fitness Instructor Entrepreneurs with Angela Dickson If you are a group fitness instructor there are two ways that you can ply your trade. First of all you can work for fitness clubs. Secondly you can go out into the community hire a hall or build your own studio and run your own classes. With Zumba we saw an unprecedented number of group fitness instructors developing their own businesses in the community. Today I’m talking to one such entrepreneurial group fitness instructor, Angela Dickson. I’ve known Angela for over 15 years. In her time Angela has also done Les Mills Body Combat, Body Balance and still teaches Les Mills Body Attack, Body Step and Body Jam. In Scotland she has been one of the most successful group fitness instructors in the community, often filling University Halls with hundreds of participants in her Zumba and now Insanity classes. Angela give some great tips to instructors looking to take their classes out of clubs and into the commun

Group Fitness Over Coffee Episode 8 - Indoor Cycling with Stephen Breakwell This is the podcast for instructors and participants who want to want to know what’s what with Group Fitness across the world. Spinning. Les Mills RPM. VBike. Whatever you call it indoor cycling is a world wide group fitness phenomenon. My guest is Stephen Breakwell. He's a Black Belt Taekwondo Teacher, rock guitarist, cyclist and no a Les Mills Body Combat, Body Balance, CXWorx and RPM instructor as well as a freetstyle Kaiser Spinning instructor. In this episode we focus on indoor cycling and Stephen gives us a fascinating insight into the difference between "spinning" for a workout and "spinning" for training. But it's not only about indoor cycling. We get to hear a motivational story about how Stephen overcame a critical illness to become the accomplished group fitness instructor that he is. With tips, tricks and stories about all of the programmes he teaches, you really cannot miss this interview with Stephen Breakwell. Group Fit