Feel like being a Group Fitness Instructor is a lot tougher than it used to be? You’re not alone! From being thrown into virtual classes to seeing ‘fitness mode...
Wearables in Group Ex: Turning Member Data Into Better Classes
Wearable tech is everywhere. Smart watches, heart rate monitors, fitness trackers – people are tracking everything from steps to calories to sleep. And if you're teaching group fitness, your participants are bringing that data into your class.Today on the podcast, Will Brereton explores how wearables are shaping group fitness, examines what metrics actually matter to your members, and provides practical strategies for using this technology to improve motivation and engagement without getting lost in the noise!Plus don't forget to download your Group Fitness Triple Threat Action Plan right here.Enjoy the episode!Links and References mentioned in this episode:Will’s Facebook, Instagram and Email AddressSH1FT Fitness WebsiteDownload your 2025 Action Plan ACSM's 2025 Worldwide Fitness Trends Report ranking wearable technology #1
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How Weight Loss Drugs Are Reshaping Fitness
Weight loss drugs are everywhere. Major fitness brands are now integrating GLP-1 weight loss protocols into their services. You've probably already had some clients ask you about them. Does this mean fitness professionals are out of a job? Far from it.Today on the podcast, Will Brereton explores how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are reshaping the fitness industry, explains the science behind muscle loss with these drugs, and provides a clear framework for instructors to become even more valuable in this new landscape!Plus, don't forget to download your Group Fitness Triple Threat Action Plan right here.Enjoy the episode!Links and References mentioned in this episode:Will’s Facebook, InstagramSH1FT Fitness WebsiteDownload your 2025 Action Plan Equinox and Xponential GLP-1 movesF45 GLP-1 offeringBODi "GLP-1 Fitness Formula" exercise plan GLP-1 medications: muscle loss stats
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The Circuit Revival: Why Hybrid Training is Exploding
Circuit training is back, but it's not the same as you remember! Today's circuits blend strength, cardio, and recovery into efficient formats that deliver maximum results in minimum time. But why is this classic format experiencing such a dramatic revival?Today on the podcast, Will Brereton explores the circuit training renaissance, examines how modern innovations have transformed this classic format, and provides a clear framework for designing effective circuits with any equipment you have access to!Plus don't forget to download your Group Fitness Triple Threat Action Plan right here.Enjoy the episode!Links and References mentioned in this episode:Will’s Facebook, Instagram and Email AddressSH1FT Fitness WebsiteDownload your 2025 Action Plan IbisWorld market research on circuit-based workouts F45 recent performance metricsHYROX official website - fitness racing competition
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Has Pilates Peaked? The Future of Low-Impact Fitness
Pilates is everywhere. On social media, in high end studios, and dominating ClassPass bookings. But, has it peaked? And if so, what's next for low impact fitness?Today on the podcast, Will Brereton breaks down where low impact fitness is heading next and why the smartest instructors are already adapting their approach. Learn how the low impact landscape is evolving beyond traditional Pilates and what this means for your teaching career in 2025.Plus don't forget to download your Group Fitness Triple Threat Action Plan right here.Enjoy the episode!Links and References mentioned in this episode:Will’s Facebook, Instagram SH1FT Fitness WebsiteDownload your 2025 Action Plan Market size data yoga and pilatesClassPass Pilates booking data
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Strength is King: Why You Can’t Ignore This Trend
Strength training isn't just trending—it's DOMINATING the fitness landscape in 2025. The American College of Sports Medicine now ranks traditional strength training as the #1 fitness modality, but what does this mean for group fitness instructors?Today on the podcast, Will Brereton breaks down the massive shift toward strength training across all demographics, explains why this trend is fundamentally different from past fitness fads, and provides practical strategies for incorporating strength elements into any class format!Plus don't forget to download your Group Fitness Triple Threat Action Plan right here.Enjoy the episode!Links and References mentioned in this episode:Will’s Facebook, Instagram and Email AddressSH1FT Fitness WebsiteDownload your 2025 Action Plan American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Fitness Trends for 2025Strava stats on weight training for women
Feel like being a Group Fitness Instructor is a lot tougher than it used to be? You’re not alone! From being thrown into virtual classes to seeing ‘fitness models’ everywhere and watching the rise of the boutique studio, it’s easy to see why you might feel overwhelmed and struggling to find your place as an Instructor. But we’re here to help. Host Will Brereton has worked in Group Fitness for over 20 years as an International Presenter for Les Mills and Beachbody and now runs his own Group Fitness brand SH1FT Fitness. He’s seen it all and he’s ready to get REAL about what it’s like to be a Group Fitness Instructor in 2022. Join Will and as he interviews some of the biggest names in Group Fitness about the topics that others shy away from. Each episode will provide you with tips, advice, stories, inspiration and a lot of real talk to help you not only survive, but thrive in the world of Group Fitness in 2022 and beyond.
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