In my latest canfitpro article LGBT2SQ+ and Exercise, I talked about how gyms and fitness spaces need to go beyond just putting up a ‘Rainbow Sticker’ when creating welcoming, safe and inclusive spaces for LGBT2SQ+ people to exercise.
One way that I mentioned we can foster more supportive spaces in the fitness industry is to to recognize, amplify and celebrate LGBT2SQ+ fitness leaders amongst us.
Read MoreAs a fitness instructor, you're passionate about helping kids move and feel better. But let's be real, you also need to make a living.
Here Are 5 Ways You Can Make Money Teaching Kids Fitness; Spring/Summer Edition
If you’re a fitness pro interested in bringing movement programs into schools, Spring is the season to make the effort to reach out to schools and set up programs for the following school year.
Here are 3 Reasons Schools Need Fitness Pros…
Read MoreEvery year, PL3Y Education regional teams thousands of students active in schools.
Our local operators get to run their own business and make a living from making a difference in the lives of kids as they bring our award-winning, pre-packaged brand and curriculum programs to schools.
There are key things to Plan, Polish, Pick, Prepare and Promote in order to have a business that’s set-up to operate the following school year.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again.
The time of year when Phys Ed teachers, kids yoga/dance/fitness instructors, recreation program leaders “hop” on the Spring-theme bandwagon and design bunny-themed movement programs.
Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE a great themed class plan. 🐰
But I DON’T love seeing or hearing movement educators teach “Bunny Hops”.
You see, bunnies don’t hop.
BUNNIES JUMP!
Read MoreFirst, your students watch you do the moves.
Then, you explain with words (or sounds) and ask them to remember the moves.
Next, your students copy the moves by repeating them back to you.
Once they know the sequence, you refine their technique by giving them verbal feedback.
And finally, (once you see that they can do the sequence) you hit ‘play’ on the music and they do the moves along to the beat.
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, we scheduled a meeting at HQ, and just seeing its title in my calendar unleashed all kinds of excitement: “In-Person Course Planning”.
To be honest, nothing matches the happiness level I have for planning and teaching in-person instructor training courses!
Here are Top 10 Reasons I’m Excited that In-Person Courses are Back
Read MoreLast year I had the honour of working alongside canfitpro to re-design and re-vamp their Children’s Fitness Coach Course.
The training is designed for fitness professionals who are looking to learn more about children’s growth and development, and how to design fitness classes and programs to meet their unique needs.
Read MoreDancing has been a part of human culture for centuries, and for good reason. Not only is it a great way to get active, but it also has a number of benefits for your physical, mental and social health. Here's a look at just a few of the ways dancing can boost ALL areas of your well-being
Read MoreThe concept of physical literacy has only recently begun to infiltrate the world of dance education and dance studios. Dance institutions have, for a very long time, provided teaching frameworks and methods based on internationally set standards for technique within specific dance genres.
Read MoreNational agencies and governments have confirmed that children’s physical, emotional and social health have been impacted by the pandemic. (See “How did the Pandemic Affect Kids?” Blog Part 1)
There’s no doubt about it. Kids have changed in the last 3 years.
Read MoreDid the pandemic really affect kids that much?? Yes. Yes it. Did.
In October 2022, ParticipACTION released the 2022 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. This is Canada’s most comprehensive assessment of child and youth physical activity. There have been 15 edition of the Report Card, which gives a grade to Canadian kids on their levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, active transportation, sleep and other health factors.
Being your own boss is a fantastic way to achieve a healthy work life balance. You have the ability to generate income while having the flexibility to decide when and how you work. Perhaps this is why more people searched “how to start a business” than “how to find a job” in 2021.
Read MoreIf you listen closely enough, you can almost hear the collective exhale of school teachers as the end of the 2020-21 school year wraps up.
As teachers prepare to use these summer months to ‘recover’ from their year, I’m preparing to use these summer months to get my in-school kids fitness business ready. Let me share with you why:
Read MoreI’m not going to lie. I was the first to reject the idea of online kids classes. Business coaches have been telling me since 2012 to launch an online studio, and I didn’t buy in.
For me, teaching children wasn’t just about sweat, squats and scalability…I pursued a career and launched into kids fitness entrepreneurship because I hold a deep core value in movement, social connections and interpersonal skills and energy between human beings.
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