Episodes
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"How do I handle tough feedback?"
HAPPY NEW YEAR! After a series of technical issues, I decided that regardless of if an episode has the perfect editing or catchy song, there's information and there are stories that need to be shared and talked about. So coming through with the iPhone mic, we are back and as grass roots as ever,...
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Back Again: Perfection, Warm Ups & Further education
After quite the hiatus I'm back, even if it's just to share this episode! LOL jk I'm putting this out there as a raw cut in order to recommit to recording and creating content for the community I hold so dear to my heart and soul - group fitness instructors. thank you for your continued support,...
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Myth Busting with Lydia Engemann
HAPPY NEW YEAR! This episode is coming in at the perfect time to bust fitness myths that most of us hear about or begin to try as we kick off our fitness resolutions with Certified Health & Nutrition coach, Lydia Engemann. we tackle myths surrounding excess exercise and the most demonized thing…
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”I’m a loser” and all the things that come with that.
Inspired but the amazing "Awesome with Alison" podcast, I felt a strong pull to share moments in my career that formed me as an instructor and human, when I felt like a loser, or failure. Dedicating this episode to my wonderful friends who have held me, pushed me, supported me and walked this...
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The Gift of Being Authentically YOU with Stacey Harkey
My mind and heart simultaneously blew up with the power of this episode. I want to introduce you to Stacey Harkey, comedian, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, DIE trainer and all around incredible human being. We dive into Stacey's fitness story and how he learned the skills to unlock…
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Bite Sized Efforts that Yield Big Results
In this episode, I break down three awesome goals that may seem big and daunting, into bite sized efforts for continued learning and growth as an instructor. My goal is to help make big goals more actionable to help you reach them in whatever time and season of life you may be in presently. Don't...
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Cultivating Brilliance in Cueing with Dan Cohen
I will be honest, I'm STILL fangirling over the fact I got to speak with the one and only, the legend and my fitness hero, Dan Cohen. Dan Cohen is a Les Mills Program Director on the Creative Team, Speaker and communication coach (which explains how incredible his cues when he teaches, as well as...
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Series: Creating the Ultimate Ride with Angela Head
This episode is amazing. Ange is truly such a passionate member of the fitness community and inspires so many with every single class. I had the privilege of having this conversation with Ange and tapping into her experience on how she personally elevates an indoor cycling class to not just be a...
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Series: Cueing and Why it Matters
I'm thrilled to introduce to you a series of episodes dedicated to cueing, why it matters and how to improve. In this episode, I introduce this series and proven, actionable ways to improve cueing. I share three layers that are essential to building a strong, safe environment for you class to...
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Face Rejection & Rise with Jessica Gallant
This is an incredible episode I cannot wait to dive into. Today we have Jessica Gallant, entrepreneur, bodybuilder, group fitness instructor and friend. She shares her story of overcoming rejection in the fitness industry, only to rise above and create her OWN story in the fitness industry and...
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Ep 22: Pull Back, Push Through& Professionalism Feat. Angie Miller
I'm thrilled at the opportunity I have to introduce you to one of my idols. An instructor, mom, ultra talented, loving and kind human being but also my number one cheerleader- my sister, Angie Miller!❤️ She and I dig into a few topics from self care, owning your voice, advocating for yourself…
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New Year, New Faces, New Reminders
In this episode, I share important lessons learned in how to prepare for the best ways to prepare for the new year, with new members. It's all about our members and their success. Listen for the ultimate class building reminders.
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Ep 21:Finding Balance in Group Fitness & Self Love with Tiffany Silva Herlin LCSW
After a LONG break, we are back with Tiffany Silva Herlin. Tiffany and I have a really amazing conversation diving into her experience as a clinical therapist AND group fitness instructor. We talk about everything from comparison, imposter syndrome and more. This conversation got real and real...
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Ep. 20 Class Magic with Kass Martin
*CUE THE FAN GIRLING* I am beyond honored to welcome the one and only, Zumba Fitness legend Kass Martin on today's episode. Kass has always been an incredible example to me of incredible cueing, flawless choreography and the most authentic connection to anyone she meets not only one on one, but…
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Ep 19: Strength, Fitness & Lobular Breast Cancer with Shauna Golightly
I am so excited about this episode with Shauna. We dive in to her journey as not just an incredible group fitness instructor - but also a super woman pillar of a human as she has worked through her journey facing Lobular Breast Cancer. We dive in to her story, along with the amazing things she…
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Ep 18. Creating an Inclusive Culture in Class with Madi & Lexi
I'm so excited to bring on Madi Jackson & Lexi Dastrup who bring a refreshing view on inclusivity and class member success. They bring a genuine desire to create their love for group fitness and protect the culture in classes by creating success for each member participating. You can find them…
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Ep 17: Creating a Safe, Thriving Culture at Work
This episode has taken weeks of prep on my end to make sure that I could fully share skills I have developed personally to develop a strong, safe work environment at work. Again we come back to the face that "I create the culture in my work place". In this episode I share what I personally have...
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Ep: 16 Balancing Life, Fitness & Family with Amy Williams (AbsByAmy)
For this episode, I'm super excited to welcome one of my most requested interviewees, Amy Williams! If you don't follow her on social media you MUST. (instagram - @absbyamy) She shares her personal fitness journey while also sharing her experience of fitness coaching choosing HER, bodybuilding…
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Ep 15:Prioritize Your Health to be Your Best Self & Instructor with Abraham Hernandez
I’m super excited to be joined by this knowledgeable and hard working friend if mine, @abrahamhernandezfit ! Abraham shared his story about finding group fitness and jumping in fully to not only teach group fitness classes, but become a ZES, Zumba Education Specialist, and continue to grow from...
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Ep 14: Level Up as an Instructor with Fiona Judd
Fiona Judd is an amazingly talented instructor I mentioned in one of my first episodes! I'm so excited for her to join me NOW sharing her wisdom and skill she has developed in her time as an instructor and Barre Above Master Trainer. These are small, actionable skills you can use to improve and...
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Ep 13: When to Leave a Class
This episode is dedicated to the wonderful instructors who have worked so long and hard for their classes, but are struggling with knowing if and when it's time to retire a class, format etc.
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Ep: 12 Build Others by Being You with Kaytlin "Katniss" Neil
Follow Kaytlin on instagram, @KaytlinKatnissMMA and check out her business, badathletics.com
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Ep 11: Are You Fit Enough to be an Instructor?
Lets dive in to the most frequently felt insecurity that most every fitness professional has, does or WILL feel in this industry. With constant pressures to look, eat and be a certain way, it's easy to get caught up in it all - so let's find out right now. Are you fit enough to be a fitness...
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Ep 10: All the things with Carly Parties!
Grab a blanket, notebook, then sit back and relax. In this episode, you will get a real life conversation covering a lot! We Dive in to what could have been 3+ episodes in one! We cover it all from what happens when only one person shows up to your class, how to network, how to create a "magical...
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Ep 9: Build Yo Skill
In this episode we cover two simple, actionable things you can do to raise the bar on your teaching skills. These are things I personally STILL do because there is always, ALWAYS room for growth! Don't forget to subscribe and share this with another instructor working to bring their best to their...
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Ep 8: Creating Community in a Competitive Space feat. Pualei Lynn
In this episode I'm so excited to introduce you to the beautiful Pualei Lynn, owner of Edynkei, a boutique in Pleasant Grove Utah, as well as creator of Elevate, a mastermind for entrepreneurial women. Pualei is a prime example of building people around her and everything about her teaches there…
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Ep 7: Market Yourself on Instagram Pt 1.
Have you ever wondered HOW to grow your instagram, but you have no idea where to start, it maybe seems completely overwhelming and daunting to start something new? Maybe you feel like you don't have the time, energy etc to devote to social media.Maybe you feel like all you share is your class...
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Ep 6: Pain Free Feet with Dr. Stephen Rockhill DPM
Shin splints. Sprained Ankles. Plantar Fasciitis. All of these and more are probably familiar to your injury list. If not, congratulations. If so, what if I told you these are all completely preventable? Today I'm joined by Dr. Stephen Rockhill DPM and we dive into causes of injuries that all…
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Ep 5: The Most Underrated Tool for Building Classes
This is the most underrated tool for growing class. This small habit will create 10X the connection, multiply your retention and will build your classes faster than fast. Why? In this episode we talk about the one thing that opens the door to level the playing field in your class, create a…
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FitPro Radio Ep 4: Language Matters with Dr. Melissa Smith
This episode is the reason for this podcast. After deep soul searching, I've wanted to dive into language in my own fitness classes, cueing and marketing I have used and continue to use. I've learned the harm in esthetically focused cues, or marketing classes like "burn off the holiday treats"…
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FitPro Radio Episode 3: So You Didn't Get the Job. What Comes Next?
OOF. That hurts. You didn't get that job on the first try. What comes next? Does this mean this is not the job for you? ABSOLUTELY NOT. Maybe the timing, the skill or something wasn't right for this place at this time. Here is a podcast to help hype you back up, and process this rejection in a...
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FitPro Radio Episode 2: How to Get Hired
FitPro Radio Episode 2: How to Get Hired Now that you have your certification, you can now get any job out there right? Here's the hard truth - it's a no. 😂😭 This is an episode loaded with the Do's and Don't in applying for jobs as a fitness instructor. We go over the first contact with a...
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FitPro Radio Episode 1: So You Want to Be a Fitness Instructor
Welcome to episode 1 of FitPro Radio! I can't believe this is even real. In this episode we go over my personal story of how I became a fitness instructor over a decade ago and the process that anyone can take to follow the inner calling to become one themselves. I've gone from hating fitness and...
About this show
a collection of thoughts and interviews to help those in or aspiring to be in the group fitness space.
Hosted by
Andi Veenker
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