Embracing Movement in Mindfulness
“Are you supposed to be completely still when you practice mindfulness?” This exact question was asked earlier this week during the student mindfulness group I co-facilitate at Cal Poly Pomona University. It is one that resonates with many, including myself when I first embarked on my mindfulness journey. It’s a question that invites us to…
The Power of Personalized Affirmations: A Guide for Fitness Instructors
Sweat drips from your brow, your legs burn and ache in protest as it gets harder and harder to push down each pedal. “A little more!” your Spin instructor shouts and you reluctantly turn the dial, unsure whether you’ll make it up this metaphorical hill you’ve created for yourself. This is the moment many instructors…
Why should fitness professionals know Mental Health First Aid?
Every two years you renew your CPR certification, right? So, why don’t we do the same for mental health education? Do you know the signs your client may be struggling? Would you know what to say if you were concerned about their mental health? Or where to refer out to if they needed professional help?…
Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Your Next Class
As fitness professionals, we’re passionate about what we do, and our commitment to our clients is unwavering. However, there are times when trying to do it all can become overwhelming. We feel on edge, might be quick to make assumptions, and easily get frustrated. Fortunately there are things fitness instructors can do to set themselves…
Teaching Fitness with Purpose: Setting Class Themes with Intention
Class themes give fitness instructors a powerful tool to elevate their classes, infusing them with purpose and inspiration. In this blog post, I share an easy method for creating class themes that resonate with your students. As fitness instructors, we know that every class we lead is a unique opportunity to inspire, motivate, and guide…
Embracing the Season: Fall-inspired Themes for Your Fitness Classes
Fall is here and it’s time to welcome it with some fresh seasonal class themes. Read this blog post to gather ideas for embracing the changing season and tips on how to keep your classes fresh for fall. “Leaves are falling, autumn is calling.” As we enter September, the leaves change colors and the air…
Ep. 4 Caring for the Whole Person: Supporting Clients’ Mental Health
Listen to this episode of The Mindful Fit Pro Podcast, to learn how you can make a bigger impact in the lives of your clients by supporting their mental health. Fitness instructors and personal trainers can have a significant impact on their clients’ mental health as the first line of support when trained to recognize…
Integrating Mindfulness into Your Fitness Classes & Personal Training
Hello hello! Welcome to The Mindful Fit Pro blog. This space is dedicated to helping fitness instructors and personal trainers seamlessly incorporate mindfulness into their teaching. In this post, we’ll explore three different types of mindfulness meditation and how using any of these three techniques can be a powerful tool to enhance focus, clarity, and…
Supporting Mental Health All Year Long
As May comes to an end my heart is full reflecting on all the many ways I saw fitness professionals fundraise and advocate in support of mental health awareness. Of course, you know this is more than just a month-long mission, so I wanted to share some additional ways you can continue to support mental…
Arrival Practice for Group Fitness Instructors: Transition into Mindful Movement
As a group fitness instructor, you want to create an environment where your students can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to move. But how do you help them transition from their busy day to a space that’s more conducive of mindful movement? In the video below, I share an example of an arrival practice that…
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