Our Instructor Revolution 2023 has a jam packed stream dedicated to group exercise.
Enhance your teaching practice and expand your knowledge with expert speakers across a wide range of areas.
9.00am-9.15am
Event welcome.
Settle in for your day off learning. Don’t forget to grab a notepad, pen, and a drink!
9.20am-9.50am
Keynote welcome – TBA
10.00am-10.45am
Session: How Instructors can develop a more trauma informed practice
Delivered by Fiona Roberts – TheMovement Charity
In this theory based session on trauma informed practice, Fiona will talk you through some of the neurobiology to be aware of when working with people who have experienced trauma. You’ll come away with practical tips on how to develop a trauma-informed approach to your classes.
11.00am-11.45am
Session: Planning and delivering group fitness sessions for children with special education needs and disability
Delivered by Natalie – Synergy
Are you looking to help more people from disability communities get active? Get advice and support on how to run inclusive sessions through dance and yoga. This workshop will be a combination of practical advice and techniques to enhance the opportunity to keep everyone active, whatever their circumstances.
12.00pm-12.45pm
Session: Discover the research and clinical benefits of group fitness in managing cardiovascular disease and improving bone density
Delivered by Sam Russell from Les Mills
Join Les Mills Trainer Sam Russell for an insightful session, learning about motivation, harnessing the power of social support and the group effect, and exploring the wellness approach. Sam will be diving into the research and clinical benefits of group fitness in managing cardiovascular disease and improving bone density.
1.00pm-2.00pm
Lunch
2.00pm-2.45pm
Session: Are you truly inclusive? What inclusive really means
Delivered by Sam James – Inclusfit
Do you use the word inclusive on your advertising? Do you know the true meaning of inclusive? Are you prepared to deal with special populations you did not even think of attracting to your class? Come and find out how to be really inclusive and how to pitch your advertising to reach the clientele you are really attracting.
3.00pm-3.45pm
Session 1: Release, Relax and Restore – An equipment-free way to improve functional mobility and flexibility
Delivered by Helen Carpenter-Waters
Restore function using a variety of original and unique training methods from the world of physical therapy, sport, dance and mind body disciplines. All you need is a clear wall and mat!
Session 2: How using Laban themes can bring confidence to the teacher to create purposeful choreography for seated classes
Delivered by Tonia Gabriel from KFA
This practical session will explore how instructors can use Laban themes in their classes to adapt to your participants needs, this will be a fun chair-based session.
4.00pm-4.45pm
Session: Aches, Pains, and Exercise: The Fitness Instructor’s Toolkit for Empowering Clients with arthritis and joint pain.
Delivered by Julie Robinson – Move it or Lose it!
Did you know that 10 million people in the UK have Osteoarthritis? As exercise instructors we will all have people in our classes with joint pain and many of us will know what it’s like ourselves too. Join Julie Robinson for her session on The Fitness Instructor’s Toolkit for Empowering Clients with arthritis and joint pain. In this session, we’ll explore strategies to provide the right guidance, ways to adapt exercises, and offer motivation to clients ensuring their safety and comfort. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and enhance the well-being of your clients.
5.00pm-5.45pm
Panel discussion.
More details coming soon!
5.45pm-6.00pm
Event close