There’s a lot going on in the mind and body when doing familiar exercises and learning new ones. On the surface it seems so simple and yet, it is quite technical and complicated. The mind has to process the information and then the body needs to organize, plan and coordinate the exercise with good to near perfect form. The mind and body need to cooperate as a team without any glitches in communication.
When teaching group fitness classes, I make sure that the material I cover is accessible to all kinds of learners. Being a former teacher, I have an appreciation and understanding that people learn differently. It was a welcome encounter with Howard Gardner’s, “Theory of Mulitple Intelligences,” in which I first discovered the concept of kinesthetic learners. Finally, it was affirmed that there is such a thing as learning through movement. For one thing, as a kid I was always moving. I learned by doing.
Whether working one on one or with groups, I use the “tell, show, and do,” approach. I’ll encourage and talk you through the exercise as I break it down into steps, show and do it myself. I’ll demonstrate the correct form over and over again to ensure your safety and success. Then you can tell, show and do it yourself!
