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

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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

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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 

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

You can either leave a comment on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/group-fitness-over-coffee/id709087884

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Or go to my website at: http://grandnat.co.uk/GFOC and leave a comment on the Group Fitness Over Coffee page.

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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 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

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Or go to my website at: http://grandnat.co.uk/GFOC and leave a comment on the Group Fitness Over Coffee page.

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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-coffee/id709087884

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Or go to my website at: http://grandnat.co.uk/GFOC and leave a comment on the Group Fitness Over Coffee page.

You can also find that URL, and my contact details in the show notes for this podcast.

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

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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 go to my website at http://grandnat.co.uk/GFOC and leave a comment on the Group Fitness Over Coffee page.

You can also find that URL, and my contact details in the show notes for this podcast.