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.
Group Fitness Real Talk
AI for Instructors: Making Technology Work For You
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SH1FT Fitness
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 Group Fitness Triple Threat Action Plan right here.
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Highlights: Here's a glance at this episode...
- (00:00) Introduction to AI's role in the fitness industry
- (01:30) Why AI won't replace human instructors
- (03:15) Industry data on AI adoption in gyms
- (04:45) The 33% increase in retention for gyms using AI
- (06:00) Why live classes are surging despite AI advances
- (07:15) How AI can automate administrative work
- (08:30) Using AI for programming ideas and inspiration
- (09:15) The limitations of AI for form correction
- (10:00) Actionable tips for leveraging AI effectively
Links and References mentioned in this episode:
- Will’s Facebook, Instagram
- SH1FT Fitness Website
- Download your 2025 Action Plan
- ChatGPT for brainstorming
- Canva for design
- Notion for organisation
- Claude for copywriting support