Hot take: There’s no real argument about using themes as a fitness instructor.

Themes aren’t a personality trait or a crutch. They’re a tool. In this episode, I break down why they work from a psychological perspective for both you, as the coach, and the people in your room.

We unpack the fake conflict around themes in fitness and get practical: when they work, why they fill rooms, and how they help build a coach’s brand over time.

I also share psychology-backed marketing insights and real alternatives for when themes don’t fit.

We cover:
 • expanding our work beyond fitness while still serving studios and instructors
 • rejecting absolutist coaching advice and honoring context
 • using scarcity and social proof to drive attendance
 • building a distinct coaching brand through consistent themes
 • reducing instructor self-doubt and pre-aligning your energy
 • treating themes as low-stakes experiments (music, mood, audience fit)
 • proof points from long-running theme series and community favourites
 • when to skip themes and use co-leads or other levers instead

If you’re ready to build classes that feel intentional, confident, and yours, Instructor Magic doors are currently open. It’s where I teach the psychology, strategy, and systems behind coaching that fill rooms and sustain you.

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