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- A Young Widow's Story of Survival with Heather Gardner
In the blink of an eye, a tragic accident left Heather Garder without a husband. During a routine outing on the water, a hidden undertow turned her and her 3 kid's world upside down. This episode is heart wrenching and heartwarming as Heather shares how she has learned to survive in the aftermath of devastation.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heather_gardner_ifbbpro/
IG Hot Widowed Mess: https://www.instagram.com/hot.widowed.mess/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.gardner.9279
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1 hr - How to Keep Moving Through Seasons of Grief and Loss with Mikki Baguio
Mikki Baguio is a Fitness coach through nutrition guidance, personal training and group training. She started in the indusrty at age 16. That was 39 years and and she still LOVES it! Mikki has a BS in Exercise Science, and a minor in biology. She has a host of specialty certifications. Mikki is an Orange Theory coach in the Portland, OR area.
She is the wife of "big" Joe, mother of 3 wonderful daughters, 2 doodles and one cat (Ellen's grandcat)
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mikki.baguio
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikzott/
Mikki's online classes https://www.facebook.com/groups/217671939616517
38 min - How to TAKE Another Instructor's Class the RIGHT Way 🤔
Are there things we should consider when planning to attend another instructor's class? 100% yes!
There is away to to do it well and not so well. Tune in for Ellen's advice on how to be the very best student possible when attending another instructor's class.
Thank you so much for listening!
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20 min - What it Takes to be a Master Trainer
Ever thought the next step for you might be becoming a Master Trainer? Teaching teachers is a high calling. It is an appealing position for great group fitness instructors because it allows their circumference influence to grow.
Learn from Ellen about what it takes.
Thank you so much for listening!
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29 min - Why You Should Lift Weights Off the Beat 💪🏼
Want to be harder to kill? LIFT WEIGHTS for strength.
In this solo episode, Ellen talks about the benefits of lifting weights, the difference between strength and endurance, the role of muscle fiber type, the correlation between longevity and muscle mass, and the adaptation response.
Thank you so much for listening!
Abstract: https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/187/5/1102/4582884?login=true
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21 min - What it Takes to be a Group Fitness Director with Mariah LaMattina
Ever thought about becoming a Group Fitness director? In this episode, Mariah, regional group fitness manager with Chuze Fitness talks about her favorite parts of the job, and the biggest challenges, and gives advice for those interested in stepping into admin!
Instagram @mariahlamattina
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahlamattina/
Tim Sanders said, "Your network is your net worth"
Thank you so much for listening!
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https://www.facebook.com/warriorstrengthofficial
https://www.facebook.com/WARRIORCombatOfficial
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https://www.instagram.com/warriorstrength_official/
https://www.instagram.com/warriorcombat_official/
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54 min - How to Give Great Class Intro 💫
In this short episode, Ellen outlines best practices for a stellar 💫 class intro!
- Gain class control with a command presence
- Smile
- Avoid body “leaks”
- Over-rehearse your class description so you can deliver it naturally
- Be short and concise
- Include pregnant pauses
- Lower pitch
- Manage expectations
- Calm fears
- Include logistics
15 min - Cue Like a Boss 🎤 Making People Feel Safe, Successful & Special
Tune in for Ellen's TOP Tips on cueing like a boss!!
El's Pro Tips 💝
Keep concise
Time well
Intonate
Lower pitch
Modulate vocal intensity
Mic up
Use inclusive language
Frame positively
Add anticipatory cues
Sprinkle in non-verbal
Consider learning styles
Create unique verbiage
Avoid tics
Thank you so much for listening!
Check out the WARRIOR formats:
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https://www.facebook.com/warriorrhythm
https://www.facebook.com/warriorstrengthofficial
https://www.facebook.com/WARRIORCombatOfficial
🏹 Follow WARRIOR on Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/warriorrhythm/
https://www.instagram.com/warriorstrength_official/
https://www.instagram.com/warriorcombat_official/
🏹 Follow WARRIOR on YouTube & TikTok:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdA3cH7_JBKp30H5vwyVk7w
https://www.tiktok.com/@warriorinstructoracademy?lang=en
37 min - Exercise & Nutrition: 🧠 Cognition Pt. 2 with Nicole Printon
Exercise, Nutrition, and Cognition
Exercise has been shown to increase BDNF, brain-derived neurotrophic factor. BDNF is a protein that supports the survival, growth, and differentiation of neurons. It is essential for neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to adapt and reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. BDNF is heavily involved in memory formation and learning. Higher levels of BDNF are associated with improved memory and cognitive function. Keep reeding... here
Challenge for listeners: Integrate at least 3 NEW brain healthy foods into your diet this week.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trainer.nicole.7
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleprinton/
Website: https://www.nicoleprinton.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/386222051529897
Thank you so much for listening!
Check out the WARRIOR formats:
https://warriorinstructors.com/
🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on Social:
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https://www.instagram.com/ellendewerd/
🏹 Follow WARRIOR on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/warriorrhythm
https://www.facebook.com/warriorstrengthofficial
https://www.facebook.com/WARRIORCombatOfficial
🏹 Follow WARRIOR on Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/warriorrhythm/
https://www.instagram.com/warriorstrength_official/
https://www.instagram.com/warriorcombat_official/
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https://www.tiktok.com/@warriorinstructoracademy?lang=en
39 min - Circadian Rhythm & Sleep: 🧠 Cognition Pt. 1 with Nicole Printon
🛌 Circadian rhythm is a natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. It is driven by an internal "biological clock" located in the brain's hypothalamus. This rhythm affects various bodily functions, including hormone release, eating habits, digestion, body temperature, and other vital bodily functions. The most notable effect of circadian rhythm is its influence on the sleep-wake cycle.
Keep reading...here
Challenge for listeners: Integrate at least 3 NEW brain healthy foods into your diet this week.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trainer.nicole.7
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleprinton/
Website: https://www.nicoleprinton.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/386222051529897
Thank you so much for listening!
Check out the WARRIOR formats:
https://warriorinstructors.com/
🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on Social:
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🏹 Follow WARRIOR on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/warriorrhythm
https://www.facebook.com/warriorstrengthofficial
https://www.facebook.com/WARRIORCombatOfficial
🏹 Follow WARRIOR on Insta:
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https://www.instagram.com/warriorstrength_official/
https://www.instagram.com/warriorcombat_official/
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About Confessions of a Group X Instructor
From the publisher's feed
Confessions of a Group X instructor, a podcast for group exercise junkies, and any other oddballs.
Meet your host, Ellen de Werd, Creator of the group WARRIOR Rhythm, WARRIOR Strength, WARRIOR Combat, and WARRIOR Revolution group fitness brands.
Journey with us through thought-provoking, heartwarming education and inspiration from badass fit pros in the field. Listen, learn, love, and above all laugh!!!
HERE. we. grow.
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