If you are thinking of moving into the avenue of group training, know that it can be a great way to make more money and simplify your daily schedule. However, it is a learning process in regards to program set-up and efficiency. It is usually within the class that you realize your mistakes in planning or set-up and by that time it’s too late!

1. Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt
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If you are thinking of
moving into the
avenue of group
training, know that it
can be a great way
to make more
money and simplify
your daily schedule.

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It is usually within the
class that you
realize your mistakes
in planning or set-up
and by that time it’s
too late!
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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If you have a happy
client it may not be
an issue but
remember that your
participants want a
great workout.
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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They want as little time
as possible wasted and
if you have to take time
during THEIR workout to
modify or change the
structure it may leave
them frustrated.
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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Here are some tips
in order to have a
smooth transition
into group training
from private
training:
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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Timed intervals
work better in a
larger group.
This way everyone
starts and stops at
the same time.
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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Be sure to know how
many pieces you have if
using equipment.
If Medicine balls are the
tool of choice be
prepared to have
enough for each
participant to use.
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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Always have a
modification backup.
If you have Pushups in
your program you must
be prepared with a
regression for someone
with an underlying
dysfunction.
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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Plan the flow of the
class nicely. Set up
stations in a pattern
where members are
flowing in one
direction.
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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Take into account your
conditioning level of the
majority of participants.
If you include too many
technical movements you
will spend more time cueing
technique and take away
their intensity of the
workout.
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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If including weighted
movements with
dumbbells, you must take
into account the amount of
dumbbells available.
What if you offer stations
that are competing for the
use of the same desired
weight?
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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The less you need to
demonstrate the faster
your clients can
start. Variety is important,
but if you set up a circuit
for 12 participants then
that is a lot of
demonstration and a lot of
form you need to watch.
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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These are just
some simple tips
to make a smooth
transition into
group training!
Program Design For
Group Training
By Rhonda Catt

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