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How to Choose the “Best” Fitness Instructor

June 1, 2011 by

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You know a great group exercise instructor when you have one. How can you increase your odds to find those gems and jewels out there in the group fitness world who can make your workout experience the best possible? We go to one of OUR favorite instructors, Aileen Sheron to get the DELUXE CHECKLIST straight from the top!

1. First make sure your instructor offers the basics: education, certification or comprehensive training, relevant knowledge base for the class type you are taking;2. Be sure your teacher also meets your needs in terms of personality, starting and ending on time, teaching skill and style, communication abilities;

3. If you like some flash, is it also present above and beyond the minimums listed above?;

4. Connection, connection, connection. Do you sense a genuineness and caring? The relationship you have with your group exercise leader should not end at the workout door.

Biggest advice to exercisers from international expert, Aileen? “Don’t give up! Your support system is in the gym and group exercise room!”

Aileen Sheron, known for her creative choreography, has been an innovator in the fitness industry for 30 years. She is a World Fitness IDEA presenter and provides continuing education for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) in choreography, resistance, indoor cycling, treadmill training, flexibility and kids’ fitness and programming. Aileen has made many TV and radio appearances as a fitness expert and is a contributor to several fitness publications. She has starred in fifteen exercise videos; her Weight Watchers Low Impact Aerobics Workout was rated #1 by Consumer Reports. Aileen is also president of Good Natured Products, Inc., makers of the OmniBall® and other fitness products.

Read our Fun and Fit review of Aileen’s OmniBall we mentioned in the interview: Have a Ball with the OmniBall.

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About Kymberly Williams-Evans and Alexandra Williams

Identical twins and fitness pros Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA and Alexandra Williams, MAhave been in the fitness industry since the first aerobics studio opened--with them--on the European continent back when leg warmers and thong leotards were the rage. Their fitness experience spans 3 decades on land, sea, and airwaves.

Kymberly has taught fitness on 4 continents in 4 languages for 30 years to more than 10,000 exercisers. She is former faculty at University California Santa Barbara (UCSB) in the Department of Exercise & Sport Studies. IDEA, the International Association for Health and Fitness Professionals tapped her to serve as the inaugural editor for Fitness Edge, a publication devoted solely to group exercise leaders. Finally she knew enough people in the exercise world that she became a three-time nominee and finalist for IDEA’s Program Director of the Year award.

Kymberly also worked the mind attaining a Master's Degree in English. Her true specialty was conducting business writing seminars and helping professionals communicate more effectively in the business world. From hosting an international fitness TV program to serving as grammar expert on a live show, Kymberly has led, moved and grooved with energy and good grammar for all.

Alexandra has been teaching, presenting and writing about fitness for over 25 years (since she was 7 and 1/2)! Currently on staff in the Exercise Studies Department at UCSB, she is also a contributing editor and writer for IDEA Health and Fitness Association's many publications. As an international presenter, Alexandra enjoyed her honeymoon in Venezuela after judging their national fitness championships.

Alexandra has her advanced degree in counseling, which qualifies her to ask nosy questions of her two teens. Combining her love of words and the microphone, she has also had a successful run as a radio presenter, emcee and comedian. She loves to work, so she also writes for her blog and is a frequent guest contributor to a variety of blogs about business and health.

Kymberly and Alexandra are also the Hosts of Fun and Fit on WomensRadio. Fun and Fit offers answers to audiences’ fitness questions, shares Fun Fit Facts, faces Freak Out Fit Facts head on and helps listeners cut through the hype and fat to reach their fitness goals. Learn, laugh and live it up on your road to health and fitness!