Spinning is one the most popular exercise classes offered at health clubs and gyms. Anyone who has ever taken a class knows how quickly they fill up with people willing to sweat to loud music while peddling a bike. After they have taken this fitness class, many people decide to get certified as a spinning instructor. The idea to become a spinning teacher may be sparked by people in the class or an instructor. There are various ways to prepare for spinning certifications and begin this career in fitness.
One of the first steps to becoming a certified spinning teacher is attending a variety of classes with different instructors to learn different teaching styles and the best music to use in spinning. By getting to know a number of instructors and asking questions on ways you can refine your technique, and you can form a personal relationship with instructors.
After instructors give you feedback on your technique, apply for a spinning certification class. One popular program is offered by Spinning, a trademark of Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. This organization knows a lot about spinning because, for more than a decade, they have been providing training, education and indoor cycling equipment. Spinning’s instruction program also includes a complementary year membership.
The Spinning certification program includes a one-day Spinning Instructor Orientation. At this workshop, students take two riding exercises with Spinning Master Instructors. Potential spinning teachers also learn how to build riding profiles and receive tools needed to motivate themselves and their class. In addition to the instructional presentations, students receive the Spinning Instructors Manual. After this one-day experience, students log onto their spinning.com account and complete their Assessment. This complete program costs $295.
People interested in becoming a spinning instructor can apply for an orientation program at spinning.com. They do so by entering their zip code, selecting a search distance and clicking the find button. A list of Orientation locations and dates will pop up on the next screen. Once people pick their preferred class, they can pay for it online and create an account if necessary.
Once people finish their Spinning Orientation course, they must remember that, like with any career, continued instruction is a must to stay competitive. For an additional $99, certified spinning instructors can purchase the SPIN Membership Kit. This kit includes discounts on apparel and accessories, supplies that enhance the instruction experience, free monthly music profiles, and discounts on certification programs and workshops. Plus, they receive newsletters that update spinning instructors of events and specials, and opportunities to be certified in other fitness disciplines are opened to them.
Of course, spinning certification means nothing if people do not hone their craft by teaching classes. Some fitness clubs let certified instructors who are members of their gyms start as co-instructors with more experienced spinning teacher or they will let newly certified instructors substitute for absent staff members. This will give the gym time to observe spinning instructors technique and give new instructors valuable teaching experience.
Becoming a spinning instructor is a lucrative career in fitness because this is one of the most popular classes at health clubs. Certification not only opens the fitness market to people, but it provides opportunities for growth in the exercise field.
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