Connie1 - How is your teaching?
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Connie1
Cathlete
Wow, you guys are so nice to ask! It's going great! Every week it gets smoother. I teach Saturday Morning, 9:30, Step 2.
It's a whole new step in fitness, being an instructor. It's so nice to be paid- even if it's only 12 bucks- LOL! Another nice thing is there is no way I can skip the workout, because people are counting on me!
The only drawback is that this room I teach in is a big, gymnasium type of room with lots of echo! So it's hard to hear whether the music is on the downbeat, unless I use particular CD's with very distinguishable beats. Participants often come up to me after class and say "I couldn't hear you." The volume is okay, it's just the natural reverb blends all the sounds together. But, there's a silver lining- I think the management wants to fix this situation.
To make it easier for them, I have started research and found a solution, I think! It is hanging sound baffles. They will look like colorful banners hanging from the enormous ceiling all the way down the length of the room. I will find out more this week. I contacted a company that makes sound baffles, measured the room for them so they can send me information, and I will pass this along to my supervisor. She already gave me a favorable response when I started researching it.
There seems to be good funding available, so when/if effective sound control is installed, it will be a whole new experience!
Another Catheite, Alexandra, is also teaching there! Both of us work out with Cathe early in the a.m. before work. We both have a f-t job, and she has 2 sons, I have one. I am subbing her class tomorrow night at 5:30- step and sculpt! First time for this format, I'm a little nervous, but excited too.
That's the latest! Thanks for asking!
-Connie
It's a whole new step in fitness, being an instructor. It's so nice to be paid- even if it's only 12 bucks- LOL! Another nice thing is there is no way I can skip the workout, because people are counting on me!
The only drawback is that this room I teach in is a big, gymnasium type of room with lots of echo! So it's hard to hear whether the music is on the downbeat, unless I use particular CD's with very distinguishable beats. Participants often come up to me after class and say "I couldn't hear you." The volume is okay, it's just the natural reverb blends all the sounds together. But, there's a silver lining- I think the management wants to fix this situation.
To make it easier for them, I have started research and found a solution, I think! It is hanging sound baffles. They will look like colorful banners hanging from the enormous ceiling all the way down the length of the room. I will find out more this week. I contacted a company that makes sound baffles, measured the room for them so they can send me information, and I will pass this along to my supervisor. She already gave me a favorable response when I started researching it.
There seems to be good funding available, so when/if effective sound control is installed, it will be a whole new experience!
Another Catheite, Alexandra, is also teaching there! Both of us work out with Cathe early in the a.m. before work. We both have a f-t job, and she has 2 sons, I have one. I am subbing her class tomorrow night at 5:30- step and sculpt! First time for this format, I'm a little nervous, but excited too.
That's the latest! Thanks for asking!
-Connie
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Carol_is_fit
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Connie, that's wonderful!! You sound like you're so comfortable with teaching already! And kudos to you for working toward a solution with the sound!!
Carol
Carol
DebbieH
Cathlete
That is GREAT Connie! I just knew you'd be successful. If we did it for the $'s there are lots of us that would have quit a looong time ago. It's a benefit to do something we love and get paid even a small amount. Keep up the good work. If I am ever in your area I would love to take a class with both you and Alexandra. Thanks for filling us in.
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Hi Connie
About that step and sculpt class you taught! Hope all went well and you had a ball.
Was it half step then half sculpt as in floor work, or did you combine the two? Did you use free weights or the bar? How many members did you have attend? (Im just wondering how much interest lies in this format) What is the workout speed for sculpt?
Sorry about all the questions, but Im loving this structure of step sculpt, and so am curious how you put it together.
Thanks for answering when you have the time.
About that step and sculpt class you taught! Hope all went well and you had a ball.
Was it half step then half sculpt as in floor work, or did you combine the two? Did you use free weights or the bar? How many members did you have attend? (Im just wondering how much interest lies in this format) What is the workout speed for sculpt?
Sorry about all the questions, but Im loving this structure of step sculpt, and so am curious how you put it together.
Thanks for answering when you have the time.
Connie1
Cathlete
Hi Susan! It took me about 4 to 6 hours to think up the first routine (that is, 6 32-count combos) but now I can think them up much faster. Knowing which moves change leads, and how to adapt if the class does not pick them all up fast (adding or subtracting lead-changing combos or moves) gets more automatic. I takes one-fourth the time now.
I still rehearse the moves in my living room, like a whole one-hour class, and I count that as a workout.
Claridge,
I had never done it before, but I did it like cardio and weights. We used dumbbells only,and about 15 members attended. I think everyone there is an intermediate, and had a challenging time picking up the moves, and next time I would change it and do step around 20 to 30 mins and then the strength.
I used the same BPM for both, just made the reps half-time (2 counts up and 2 counts down) sometimes. Some of the reps I did at tempo, but I saw some members slowing them down.
I still rehearse the moves in my living room, like a whole one-hour class, and I count that as a workout.
Claridge,
I had never done it before, but I did it like cardio and weights. We used dumbbells only,and about 15 members attended. I think everyone there is an intermediate, and had a challenging time picking up the moves, and next time I would change it and do step around 20 to 30 mins and then the strength.
I used the same BPM for both, just made the reps half-time (2 counts up and 2 counts down) sometimes. Some of the reps I did at tempo, but I saw some members slowing them down.
winsomehill
Cathlete
I've been thinking about teaching a class for the rec department in town here. I bought a bunch of club steps on ebay from a club that was changing their image and getting new ones. But, now that I have the steps it's turning out to be really difficult to find a teacher. So, I'm considering doing it myself. Where did you get your music? Any suggestions are appreciated. I'm a little bit terrified. I'm also a little bit apprehensive to turn my workouts into work, I wonder if I enjoy it more as something I do for me.
Heather
Heather
Connie1
Cathlete
You can find out a ton of info at the forum at turnstep: http://tbb.turnstep.com/cgi/bb
I get my best music for GFMix.com. One of my faves is Cathe Vol.1.
Don't worry. Just take it a step at a time. Make up a few combos and use them as workouts. Try cuing each move ahead of time. Make up a few combos and then break them down, just like Cathe does in her step videos.
Try to find a local instructor who will letyou teach part of her class. Teaching is the best way to improve.
You can do it!
I get my best music for GFMix.com. One of my faves is Cathe Vol.1.
Don't worry. Just take it a step
at a time. Make up a few combos and use them as workouts. Try cuing each move ahead of time. Make up a few combos and then break them down, just like Cathe does in her step videos.Try to find a local instructor who will letyou teach part of her class. Teaching is the best way to improve.
You can do it!