I taught my first class of turbo!

I taught my first session of turbo yesterday! So, I’ve been practicing with Claudia once a week and after our most recent jam session I started to feel it click, as in I didn’t need to count but generally knew where the moves should be in relation to the beat of the music. I had gotten to the point where I could talk to Claudia while doing the round and was able to give more complex cueing while breaking down difficult moves. At the company I work for we have a small gym that employees can use, I offered some of my lady co-workers an opportunity to try out a turbo kick lesson for free of course so I may practice teaching people that have never taken cardio classes before. Not to mention it is convenient for me to teach a class right after work to vent out some stress. I plan on doing this at my work for some time and until I’ve completed my ACE certification so I’m really prepared when I audition for a job. Last night was the first class I’ve ever really taught to someone. The tiny group there had NEVER taken a group exercise class. I started by sampling all the moves and explaining things like a twist or a bob and weave, and went over the importance of form and injury prevention. When I started teaching I had forgotten how difficult turbo is to follow the first time you ever take it! My participant did very well though for the first time however, but I was able to modify the round and simplify it to the point that I could be followed reasonably well for a first timer. During the round I noticed how hard my class was working, I had turned up the intensity the entire time because I was nervous and was trying too hard to display energy and to have flawless form while teaching. I realized though that I was working out my newbies too much! I took the opportunity for the first time to switch to low intensity and reassured how important it is to work out at your own pace. I did the turbo (only once! They were TIRED!) I moved onto the recovery ending in the abs and cool down as I’m not so quite confident on the finale and beyond yet. However I’m going finish learning the round tonight with Claudia and I will try to teach all sections of the round Monday night to my coworkers. My class was totally impressed and even some of my co-worker skeptics were turned into believers and look forward to my next lesson. I also have more people attending my next lesson on Monday because of the good word that my class put out! I already need a bigger gym! -Stoked -Joey