Group Fitness Real Talk

Feel like being a Group Fitness Instructor is a lot tougher than it used to be? You’re not alone! From being thrown into virtual classes to seeing ‘fitness models’ everywhere and watching the rise of the boutique studio, it’s easy to see why you might feel overwhelmed and struggling to find your place as an Instructor. But we’re here to help. Host Will Brereton has worked in Group Fitness for over 20 years as an International Presenter for Les Mills and Beachbody and now runs his own Group Fitness brand SH1FT Fitness. He’s seen it all and he’s ready to get REAL about what it’s like to be a Group Fitness Instructor in 2022. Join Will and as he interviews some of the biggest names in Group Fitness about the topics that others shy away from. Each episode will provide you with tips, advice, stories, inspiration and a lot of real talk to help you not only survive, but thrive in the world of Group Fitness in 2022 and beyond.

Podcasting since 2020 • 77 episodes

Group Fitness Real Talk

Latest Episodes

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 S...

May 22, 2025 • 47:13

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 Fitne...

April 10, 2025 • 17:43

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 Brer...

March 28, 2025 • 7:01

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 explore...

March 26, 2025 • 7:41

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 i...

March 24, 2025 • 10:23

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