How many years have you been doing exercise?
How many classes have you attended?
How many instructors have you worked with?
How important is your teacher?
What is their role in your experience?
What traits make a good, well rounded instructor?
#1 Education: They are certified and willing on continuing their education on a yearly basis. They are well rounded in their practice and they EDUCATE you the
client and give you tools to use in everyday life. Tools you need because they canʼt be with you all day.
#2 Personality: You will spend more time with your exercise leader than with most of your best friends on a weekly basis. Does your teacher inspire you? Do they have a positive outlook on life? Do they make the class about you? Are they fun to hang around with? Can they answer your questions about fitness? When you leave, have you enjoyed your time with them?
#3 Experience: Practice makes perfect. Good teachers have had plenty of experience. They have worked in a variety of methods and know how to modify and take care of you. They have many techniques they can utilize and even in a group class are able to teach to a variety of levels.
#4 Punctuality: Does your teacher respect your schedule? Classes should start and finish on time. When you arrive, is your teacher there waiting for you relaxed and ready to take care of you?
#5 Personal Health: Do they keep good health habits? Are they at a healthy body weight? Do they eat well? Drink water or soda while teaching you? Do they have a positive outlook towards their own well being. Basically do they practice what they preach?