Voice from a fitness instructor teaching on Zoom…
I sat down with one of our instructors to get a better understanding of how virtual fitness is going. She was eager to
make the switch to virtual fitness earlier this year, and has continued to hold her classes online.
She told me how he offers the students words of advice like attend the classes consistently, stay positive and above all else though, keep your webcam on. Your webcam is the only thing keeping the live virtual session from becoming a basic instructional YouTube video.
So why is it a big deal? For the instructor, looking at black boxes with names on them is hard as an instructor keep her excitement and enthusiasm. This preventable effort can lead to a less productive fitness class. Also over a webcam, instructors can gauge the class’s momentum and address any concerns, including accommodating workouts with equipment replacements or different levels of exercise. Last but not least, instructors can watch to make sure students are doing the exercises properly and aren’t in danger of hurting themselves.
Communication is one of the main benefits of virtual fitness. Instructors give real-time encouragement and praise, which is proven to increase productivity and therefore increase the ability to weight loss.
With your webcam on we’re exercising “alone, together.” Building a sense of camaraderie among students not only encourages them to keep attending classes, but also lets the instructor know that people are enthusiastic to be part of the class. So, turn your webcam on, keep tuning in for class, and remember you only get out of it what you put into it.
Authur:
Malin Taylor, ACE Health Coach, Personal Trainer; AFAA – Group Fitness; Balance Coach, WELCOA member, fitness blogger, math and science tutor to students grade 3 - 12 and a passionate fitness professional. She has over 15 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry Malin believes in the power of a holistic approach to healthy living. She loves encouraging clients and students to develop body harmony by teaching functional and focused skill development and lifestyle balance. Malin has served as Director of Wellness & Programs for the many regional corporations. She is a principle of ABC Health Fitness and a Wellness and Trend’s presenter of IDEA Health & Fitness Association.