Group X History

Question 1

Dr cooper

Answer 1

Of the Copper institute and his research on aerobic fitness

Coined the term aerobic 1960

Question 2

Jackie Sorenson

Answer 2

Had first closed circuit television of group fitness targeted to Air Force wives

Question 3

Judi Sheppard Missett

Answer 3

Creator of Jazzercise

Question 4

Creators of group x

Answer 4

3 people had primary roles:
Kenneth Copper
Jackie Sorenson
Judi Shepard Missett

Question 5

Gin miller

Answer 5

Creator of step aerobics 1980’s

Question 6

Group aerobic grew in…

Answer 6

1980’s w step, Jazzercise, Broadway type of dance, then indoor cycling and kickboxing took hold changing the name from aerobic dance classes to fitness group exercise.
Also the emergence of the first certifying agency for group fitness and the creation of the first group fitness conference, IDEA

Question 7

In late 1990..

Answer 7

Group fitness classes were falling behind until Beto Perez created Zumba and brought the fun back into group x

Question 8

Now days…

Answer 8

Trx, Bootcamp, indoor and outdoor classes as well as pilates and yoga which used to be only for studios have become additions to gym schedules.

Question 9

What makes group fitness so popular?

Answer 9

The sense of community, the fun, the energy, the support, the friendships created, the emotional environment created in the room

Question 10

As group fitness instructors

Answer 10

We have the responsibility to create a fun, environmental and non intimidating environment where everyone feels welcome.
Research shows 50% of people will drop out of an exercise program, first step is to get them to try and then to stick to a healthy program.

Question 11

How can we increase chances of success?

Answer 11

Including everyone, setting the tone, taking everyone into account, have email lists, connect thought social media, FB, make little events outside of the studio, come in early and take a chance to get to know your participants, what they like and not, and cater the class to them.