Jan 28, 2023 | Latest News
Fitness music plays a vital role in creating an energizing and motivating atmosphere for fitness classes. It can help to set the pace, intensity, and overall tone of a workout, making it more enjoyable and effective for both the instructor and participants. However,...
May 2, 2022 | Latest News
What tunes are powering your workout? From rap and hip-hop, to hard rock and dance, each genre has the potential to take you to that higher level, push you through the last rep, or get you to the next mile marker. Music can psych you up before exercise even starts. It...
Apr 25, 2022 | Latest News
Having an authentic connection with your participants is absolutely essential when it comes to delivering a great group fitness class experience. So how do you do this? One way is through motivation and inspiration. What makes group fitness so unique is that it...
Apr 17, 2022 | Latest News
We all have that one favorite song that comes through our headphones and gets us AMPED UP to continue our workout. Particularly when a workout is strenuous, it’s common to have low motivation. Sometimes hearing a fast-paced tune is all we need to push through!...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
Staying current with the latest fitness trends isn’t just about keeping your schedule full—it’s about delivering impactful, science-backed experiences that keep clients motivated, safe, and coming back. The 2025 ACSM Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends—the industry’s...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
Where Fitness Meets the Perfect Beat Staying current with fitness trends isn’t just about keeping your classes fresh—it’s about delivering the most effective, engaging, and science-backed experiences to your clients. In 2025, the fitness landscape continues to blend...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
One of the best things about being a group fitness instructor is you get to choose the type of music you play during your classes. Want your clients to warm up? Pick a beat that gets their blood pumping. Ready for a good cool down? Use background music that...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
Have you ever noticed how music motivates and inspires you to work out? Do you get excited when your favorite song plays during your group exercise class? Do you find that yoga music promotes relaxation? These are just a few of the ways that music affects...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
Hey fitness friends! 👋 If your barre classes still rely on the same old moves and music, it’s time for a fresh perspective. The barre world is buzzing with innovation, perfectly blending its classic elegance with cutting-edge 2025 trends. As instructors, we have a...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
For over two decades, Zumba has turned up the beat and lit up fitness studios worldwide. What started as an accidental fusion of dance and aerobics by Colombian instructor Beto Perez has evolved into a global movement blending Latin rhythms with modern grooves. Even...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
The Origins: Hi/Lo Aerobics as a Cultural and Fitness Phenomenon What began in the 1970s and became a cultural phenomenon in the 1980s as Hi/Lo (high- and low-impact) aerobics was more than just a workout — it was a full sensory experience centered on rhythm,...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
Stretching is one of the best ways to keep your muscles healthy. Stretching regularly will help maintain your muscle strength and increase your flexibility. The more flexible you are, the better it is for your joints. Keeping muscles and joints in top condition helps...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
Looking to re-up your motivation, try one of these best workout apps for a new program or guide to follow. Ready to sweat? Just hit play on these workout songs. Harder, Better, Fatster, Stronger — Daft PunkGo Girl — Ciara and T-PainFeelin’ Myself —...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
Rock on with your spandex on with these old school and new school rock workout songs. These timeless exercise options, including 80s workouts and 90s dance trends, are still effective and fun. Eye of the Tiger — SurvivorWe Will Rock You (Remastered) — QueenSmells Like...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
Yes, you do need to cool down. Cue up these slow jams and prepare to zen out with this curated exercise music playlist. Latch (DJ Premier Remix) — Disclosure, Sam Smith and DJ PremierChandelier — SiaThe Alchemist — MadelineRude — MAGIC!This Is What It Feels Like...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
Music is a huge component of group exercise. Many members come back to classes just for an instructor’s music alone. Have you ever taken a class where you just didn’t jive with the music, genre, tempo, or cueing to the beat? It’s like nails on a chalkboard,...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
From pop to rap to rock, this exercise music will power you through even the longest long run. You Shook Me All Night Long — AC/DC JAMTake Over Control — Afrojack (feat. Eva Simons)Addicted to You (David Guetta Remix) — AviciiWake Me Up — Avicii212 — Azealia...
