Is a 60-minute workout really better than a 30-minute workout? Not necessarily! Here's what fitness instructors should consider when deciding how long their classes should be.

If…

It's one of the most talked-about supplements in fitness right now. But what exactly does creatine do, who can benefit from it, and what should fitness instructors know when clients start asking questions?

If you've been paying attention to fitness…

If you’re a group fitness instructor, you’ve probably asked yourself…

“Do I really need to invest in another format?”

It’s a fair question.

Between training costs, continuing education, music, equipment, insurance, and everything else that goes into being a fitness…

If you could go back to the day you taught your very first group fitness class, what would you tell yourself?

Would it be about the choreography? The music? Where to stand in the room? What to do if you…

I was devastated to learn this weekend that this beautiful woman has left the earth so soon. Donna Cyrus was a pioneer and a visionary in the fitness industry and it's important, I think, for fitness professionals of all ages…

Madonna was the telecast’s biggest winner, taking home seven prizes in total, including three onstage wins: artist of the year, best dance (her Confessions II short film) and best collaboration (“Bring Your Love” with Sabrina Carpenter). The next big winner: …

If you've been paying attention to the fitness world lately, you've probably heard the word HYROX.

Maybe you've seen people training for it at your gym. Maybe one of your students has asked whether your class can help them…

Janis Saffell - Fitness Expert & Holistic Wellness Coach brings you these instructor training workshops! 

Take a look…

Strength Toolbox™: Sept 25 | 12–4 PM ET - Register Now
 

Booty & Abs Bootcamp: Oct 23 | 12–4 PM ET - …

Pregnancy doesn't mean a woman has to stop moving.

For many women, staying active during pregnancy can be an important part of maintaining strength, mobility, balance and overall well-being. Pilates can be especially appealing because it emphasizes controlled movement, posture…

As fitness instructors, we spend a lot of time teaching people how to work harder.

Push a little more.
Lift a little heavier.
Go one more round.
Increase the intensity.
Don't give up.

And while challenging the body is an…

BERRY PARFAIT RECIPE 
by Adita Lang

Here’s what you’ll need

• 2 cups of Organic Coconut Milk
• ¾ cup Organic strawberries
• ¾ cup Blueberries
• ¾ cup Organic blackberries
• 1 tablespoon Manuka honey
• 1 teaspoon Organic vanilla extract
• ½ cup Organic Chia…

The world lost a true original when Dolly Parton passed away.

For most of us, Dolly was never just a singer. She was an attitude. A voice. A personality. A storyteller. And for those of us who have spent years…

It’s that time of year again.

Suitcases are packed. The dorm room has been decorated. Parents are making one last Target run for the things their college student swears they need.

And somewhere between the mini-fridge, shower caddy and extra-long…

If you've spent any time around nutrition and fitness lately, you've probably heard about intermittent fasting (IF).

Unlike a traditional diet, intermittent fasting isn't necessarily about what you eat. It's primarily about when you eat. The idea is…

We spend a lot of time talking to our students about the importance of getting their workouts in. But there’s another movement habit that deserves just as much attention: getting up throughout the day.

You can take a great fitness…

If you've spent any time around fitness, you've probably heard that you should be eating more protein.

But how much do you actually need?

20 grams per meal?
100 grams a day?
Your body weight in grams?
Even more if…

Maybe you're already a fitness instructor and want to add Reformer to your toolbox. Maybe you're a personal trainer looking for a new specialty. Or maybe you've simply fallen in love with Pilates and want to turn that passion into…

Did You Know You Can Find Muscle Mix Fitness Music on Spotify and Apple Music?

For group fitness instructors, you can access Muscle Mix Fitness Music on the major streaming platforms here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bWdwxOcHOepNXbWOUnYZr?si=Tb_-Ds52TMm3rWm_MD8icQ

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/muscle-mix-fitness-…

We are getting ready to welcome our next ToughAgers

 Master Trainer! 

When news broke that Ariana Grande plans to step away from public-facing appearances after her current tour, many people focused on one part of the announcement.

According to her team, she is looking forward to "ending it on a high…

Why Education and Cueing Beat Dropping the Segment

Written contribution by Deborah Rothschild, M.S., creator of Toughagers®

A Tuff Squad group fitness instructor recently reached…

As fitness instructors, we often think our impact begins when the music starts and ends when class is over.

But what if you could continue motivating your participants outside the studio?

One simple—and surprisingly powerful—way to do that is by…

One of the questions many new instructors ask is:

"Am I talking too much?"

It's a fair question.

Some instructors seem to narrate every movement from start to finish. Others barely say a word, letting the music do most of…

Walk into almost any fitness facility today, and you'll notice something: Pilates classes are packed.

What was once considered a niche workout has become one of the fastest-growing fitness formats in the world. From boutique reformer studios to online mat…

If you've spent years teaching group fitness on land, you've probably heard it before:

"Have you ever thought about teaching water classes?"

Maybe you've brushed it off because you don't consider yourself a swimmer. Or perhaps you've assumed you need…