Helping Others Stay Fit Is What I Do

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I'm very happy that I'm back to teaching group fitness classes. I've been teaching step aerobics and body works (resistance training) for a large fitness chain for nearly three months and I'm having a great time. It makes me happy to lead a group of people and help them achieve their fitness goals.

Even though I enjoy teaching both class styles, the group resistance is my favorite. I like challenging the students in strength exercises using their body weight or free weights; especially to the females. Some women feel that strength training will make them too muscular or look like a man. That's not possible without the use of performance-enhancing drugs. I encourage strength training because lean muscle burns more calories even at rest, makes you stronger and transforms the shape of the body.

I get great pleasure teaching the students proper form to prevent injuries and work their muscles effectively for the long term. My goal is to make the workouts challenging and push them out of their comfort zone. For instance, if they always do 10 push-ups, I'll challenge and motivate them to do more because that's a way to improve strength. The flip side is that they motivate and challenge me as well.

Even though teaching group fitness classes isn't a full time gig, I'll continue it for the long term. When I find full time employment, I'll like to teach a class or two so that I can continue to teach and encourage others in fitness. Here's to your health!