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- 🇨🇦CA · Fitness#8730K to 100K
- 🇲🇾MY · Fitness#109500 to 3K
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21K to 72K🎙 Weekly cadence·77 episodes·Long inactive - Monthly Reach
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The New Group Fitness Reality w’ Rachel Holmes
May 22, 2025
47m 13s
FREE Certification For Life? The Program That's Disrupting Group Fitness
Apr 10, 2025
17m 43s
Social Media Reality Check: What Actually Works
Mar 28, 2025
7m 01s
AI for Instructors: Making Technology Work For You
Mar 26, 2025
7m 41s
Getting Paid What You're Worth: The Instructor Pay Shift
Mar 24, 2025
10m 23s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/22/25 | The New Group Fitness Reality w’ Rachel Holmes | Rachel Holmes has been at the forefront of group fitness for 35+ years, transforming the careers of thousands of instructors. In this candid conversation, Will Brereton and Rachel dive into the major shifts highlighted in the Triple Threat Series that sparked massive debate in Rachel's community. Today on the podcast, Rachel Holmes shares her expert perspective on the evolution of pre-choreography, the transformation of instructor education, the unstoppable rise of Pilates, and practical stra... | 47m 13s | ||||||
| 4/10/25 | FREE Certification For Life? The Program That's Disrupting Group Fitness | The group fitness industry is facing a major issue: instructor pay hasn't moved in 20 years, and the cost of learning new programs or formats continues to rise. Today, Will Brereton introduces SkillSync, a revolutionary program from SH1FT Fitness that eliminates certification costs for qualified instructors and challenges the industry standard of expensive digital trainings that don't deliver the same value as live trainings. Today on the podcast, Will explains why SH1FT Fitness is flipping t... | 17m 43s | ||||||
| 3/28/25 |  Social Media Reality Check: What Actually Works | Social media is warping our perception of what's actually working in fitness classes. One viral clip can make an old-school workout explode overnight, but does that translate to real-world class attendance? Today on the podcast, Will Brereton explores the disconnect between social media trends and actual gym schedules, provides a framework for evaluating what's real growth versus temporary hype, and shares practical strategies for instructors to use social platforms effectively without gettin... | 7m 01s | ||||||
| 3/26/25 |  AI for Instructors: Making Technology Work For You | AI is everywhere in fitness - writing captions, generating workouts, and even creating virtual trainers. But will it replace human instructors? Not likely. What it will do is change how we work. Today on the podcast, Will Brereton explores how AI is reshaping the fitness industry, examines what technology can (and fundamentally cannot) do for instructors, and provides practical strategies for harnessing AI as a tool rather than viewing it as competition! Plus don't forget to download your Gro... | 7m 41s | ||||||
| 3/24/25 |  Getting Paid What You're Worth: The Instructor Pay Shift | Instructor pay has been stagnant for two decades, but that might finally be changing. Why? Because gyms are dropping expensive licenses and redirecting budgets elsewhere. Today on the podcast, Will Brereton examines the shocking decline in instructor compensation (when adjusted for inflation), analyzes the three major factors that have driven pay down, and provides actionable strategies for instructors to earn what they're truly worth in today's evolving fitness landscape! Plus don't forget t... | 10m 23s | ||||||
| 3/21/25 |  Live vs Digital: What Members Really Want | Remember when digital fitness was going to take over the world? Fast forward five years, and the reality looks quite different. Today on the podcast, Will Brereton analyzes why digital fitness platforms are struggling while live group classes are booming, examines the surprising shift in consumer preferences, and provides actionable strategies for fitness professionals to position themselves for success in this evolving landscape! Plus don't forget to download your Group Fitness Triple Threat... | 7m 16s | ||||||
| 3/19/25 |  Wearables in Group Ex: Turning Member Data Into Better Classes | Wearable tech is everywhere. Smart watches, heart rate monitors, fitness trackers – people are tracking everything from steps to calories to sleep. And if you're teaching group fitness, your participants are bringing that data into your class. Today on the podcast, Will Brereton explores how wearables are shaping group fitness, examines what metrics actually matter to your members, and provides practical strategies for using this technology to improve motivation and engagement without getting... | 7m 01s | ||||||
| 3/17/25 |  How Weight Loss Drugs Are Reshaping Fitness | Weight loss drugs are everywhere. Major fitness brands are now integrating GLP-1 weight loss protocols into their services. You've probably already had some clients ask you about them. Does this mean fitness professionals are out of a job? Far from it. Today on the podcast, Will Brereton explores how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are reshaping the fitness industry, explains the science behind muscle loss with these drugs, and provides a clear framework for instru... | 12m 20s | ||||||
| 3/13/25 |  The Circuit Revival: Why Hybrid Training is Exploding | Circuit training is back, but it's not the same as you remember! Today's circuits blend strength, cardio, and recovery into efficient formats that deliver maximum results in minimum time. But why is this classic format experiencing such a dramatic revival? Today on the podcast, Will Brereton explores the circuit training renaissance, examines how modern innovations have transformed this classic format, and provides a clear framework for designing effective circuits with any equipment you have... | 12m 18s | ||||||
| 3/12/25 |  Has Pilates Peaked? The Future of Low-Impact Fitness | Pilates is everywhere. On social media, in high end studios, and dominating ClassPass bookings. But, has it peaked? And if so, what's next for low impact fitness? Today on the podcast, Will Brereton breaks down where low impact fitness is heading next and why the smartest instructors are already adapting their approach. Learn how the low impact landscape is evolving beyond traditional Pilates and what this means for your teaching career in 2025. Plus don't forget to download your Group Fitnes... | 8m 23s | ||||||
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| 3/11/25 |  Strength is King: Why You Can’t Ignore This Trend | Strength training isn't just trending—it's DOMINATING the fitness landscape in 2025. The American College of Sports Medicine now ranks traditional strength training as the #1 fitness modality, but what does this mean for group fitness instructors? Today on the podcast, Will Brereton breaks down the massive shift toward strength training across all demographics, explains why this trend is fundamentally different from past fitness fads, and provides practical strategies for incorporating streng... | 8m 55s | ||||||
| 3/10/25 |  The End of ETM? What Les Mills Change in Direction Means for You | Les Mills is pivoting away from pre choreographed exercise to music, or ETM, formats in a major way. Now this is a huge shift for instructors who rely on these programs. So, what does it mean for you? Is exercise to music dying? And, how should you adapt? Today on the podcast, Will Brereton analyzes Les Mills' shift away from ETM formats, examines the data behind this major change, and provides concrete action steps for instructors to adapt their teaching approach and future-proof their caree... | 10m 43s | ||||||
| 3/6/25 |  The Group Fitness Triple Threat Series | 2025 is one of the biggest shakeups we've seen in the Group Fitness industry in a long time. If you're an instructor and you're still teaching the way you did five years ago, you're falling behind. If you're waiting for someone to just give you a raise or increase your instructor pay... I'm sorry to say it's not happening. But if you're ready to adapt, pivot, and get ahead of the trends, then you're in the right place. We've created a brand new podcast series: “The gro... | 5m 18s | ||||||
| 1/18/24 |  How to make more money as an instructor in 2024 | We ALL live in hope that 2024 will be the year that instructor pay improves. But… this podcast is called group fitness Real Talk, and the real talk is that any big shifts - not matter how well deserved - don’t seem very likely. So how exactly can you make more money as an Instructor in 2024? I think you need to get smart in how you use your time and how you seek opportunities. And this is the subject that I’ll be discussing in this epsiode with Rosanna Tucker from CoverMe. ... | 53m 35s | ||||||
| 2/28/23 |  Pre & Postnatal Fitness - What Every Instructor Should Know | As a GX Instructor, you’ve undoubtedly had pre and postnatal people in your classes. This is why it's important to have a solid foundational knowledge in how to provide these members with a safe and effective workout. In this episode, Will speaks to Danielle Spangler, an industry expert on pre and postnatal fitness. Danielle has written many articles for fitness journals and education outlets about this very topic. Not only is she a GX Instructor herself, but she also owns a studio, ... | 56m 49s | ||||||
| 1/25/23 |  What Instructors NEED To Know About Social Media | Today on the podcast, I'm talking with Rachel Holmes about all the things Instructors NEED to know about showing up on social media in 2023. Rachel is both a fixture in the UK fitness circuit and also smashing it on social media right now, so I really wanted to pick her brain and get her top tips for GX Instructors. Rachel is a seasoned fitness professional who transitioned from being a BMX champion (yes, you read that right) to a fitness Instructor, and is now teaching fitness professionals ... | 49m 33s | ||||||
| 12/13/22 |  How To Package Your Proposition with Kelly Coulter | Today on the podcast, I'm back with repeat guest, Kelly Coulter. Last time, Kelly came on to talk about the three biggest business building mistakes that Instructors make when they start out teaching online. If you haven’t heard that episode yet, be sure to give it a listen (you can find that here)! Now for this episode, we're talking about something a little different. Most Group Fitness Instructors are GREAT at understanding how to create a class, deliver it, and cultivate community. But ma... | 39m 42s | ||||||
| 11/30/22 |  The Science Behind Creating A Killer Playlist | This is one of those episodes where we’re going to keep it REAL and hit you right up front. We think that a lot of Instructors listening to this podcast have entirely the wrong idea about rights-included music. We get it! You like to use the music that you hear on the radio in your classes. But we are living in a digital age where record companies and production houses are going to make it more and more difficult for you to use that original artist music in your classes, particularly on... | 41m 08s | ||||||
| 11/17/22 |  Pump No More? The New Rules for Strength Classes | Programming real strength development training in a group fitness setting has always been a challenge. But if you can do it well, it can be the biggest opportunity for you as a group fitness instructor to attract a broad audience of people to your classes. The question is, how exactly do you achieve effective strength development when you're dealing with the constraints of the group in the setting? And why is the strength development audience so attractive? In today's podcast, we're goi... | 56m 37s | ||||||
| 10/18/22 |  Menopause and Fitness: What No One Tells You with Tracy Minnoch | Here at SH1FT Fitness, we like to make sure we are giving our instructors what they want in terms of education, product, as well as the topics they want to hear about on this podcast. We recently conducted a global instructor survey and were really stunned by the number of instructors who wanted to hear more about menopause, hormones, and their impact on both class members and instructors. Well, you asked and we’re answering! Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with friend and colleague, Trac... | 59m 05s | ||||||
| 10/4/22 |  How to be Extraordinary as a GX Instructor with Jayne Nicholls | You may have noticed I took a break from the podcast over the summer to recharge - but I'm back and super excited for the shows we are bringing your way for the rest of 2022. Today's guest, Jayne Nicholls, is a fixture of the UK fitness industry, an International Fitness Presenter and the creator of Freestyle Fitness Yoga which is the UK's leading contemporary yoga program designed specifically for qualified fitness instructors. Jayne is the perfect guest for us to jump back in wi... | 54m 48s | ||||||
| 8/2/22 |  How to Teach a GREAT Cycling Class with Sarah Stoneley | Here today on the podcast is a cycling expert who you may recognise from our R1DE format, Sarah Stoneley. Sarah is a Master Trainer at 1Rebel and currently the Head of Brand Development for 1Rebel Saudi. I met Sarah back when I was the General Manager of ClassPass. At that time, I attended a number of boutique classes, and Sarah’s quickly became one of my favorites, mostly because she was one of the best cycling Instructors I had taken class with. In this episode, Sarah and I chat about her ... | 1h 03m 45s | ||||||
| 7/19/22 |  How To Stand Out and Reach More People as a Fitness Instructor | This week, we're doing something a little bit different. We are giving you a bonus episode, and this time, the tables are turned! I’m being interviewed by Ann-See Yeoh, a yoga and mindbody expert and teacher, for a special seminar series she hosted for Mindbody Fitness Professionals. Ann-See and I have known each other for a long time and worked together at Les Mills. She also has a great Facebook group linked in the show notes below, so be sure to check that out. We chat about how to have lo... | 32m 43s | ||||||
| 7/5/22 |  “I can make ANYONE passionate about exercise” with Bevan James Eyles | Today’s guest is a good friend and one of my Group Fitness role models, Bevan James Eyles. Bevan has been a world leading Instructor for a LONG time and one of the things I love most about him is that he still has just as much passion and gets just as much joy out of teaching today as he did 20 years ago. In case you missed it, checkout out his first appearance on the podcast all about building community and the secret to longevity as a Group Fitness Instructor. Now, Bevan is BACK and h... | 48m 50s | ||||||
| 6/1/22 |  Every Fitness Instructor NEEDS to Know About This | The fitness industry has just had a big shake up and if you aren't yet across it, you NEED to be because it's a complete game changer for instructors! On the podcast today, the tables are turned and Will is being interviewed by guest host Richard Playfair. Why? Because Will's got a story to tell that every Instructor needs to hear. We’re coming up to the 5th birthday of SH1FT Fitness, and we've made some BIG changes. Will doesn't often talk about SH1FT on the podcast, but this is a special oc... | 38m 15s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.