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Confessions of a Group X Instructor

Ellen Elisabeth de Werd

Confessions of a Group X instructor, a podcast for group exercise junkies, and any other oddballs. Meet your host, Ellen de Werd, Creator of the group WARRIOR Rhythm, WARRIOR Strength, WARRIOR Combat, and WARRIOR Revolution group fitness brands. Journey with us through thought-provoking, heartwarming education and inspiration from badass fit pros in the field. Listen, learn, love, and above all laugh!!! HERE. we. grow.

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00:20:54

Girl, Move On Stop ✋ Teaching That Format!

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2025/03/24

🎙️ Episode #68 SummaryAre you stuck teaching the same old group fitness format, feeling uninspired and burnt out? It’s time to shake things up! In this episode, we dive into the power of evolving as a fitness instructor—embracing new formats, stepping out of your comfort zone, and reigniting your passion for teaching.💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ Signs it’s time to move on from a format you’ve outgrown✅ The benefits of learning new styles and certifications✅ How to overcome the fear of

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00:51:31

Beyond Recovery: How Rollga Transforms Group Fitness...

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2025/03/17

Beyond Recovery: How Rollga Transforms Group FitnessGuest: Taggart Downare, Founder & Inventor of RollgaEpisode Overview:In episode 67 we’re joined by Taggart Downare, the visionary behind Rollga, the revolutionary tool that’s redefining movement, recovery, and training. Rollga is more than just a foam roller—it’s a versatile prop that enhances balance, proprioception, and deep muscle release. In this episode, we explore how Rollga is making waves in group fitness, personal training, and

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00:21:45

Protein and Pumping Iron with Kam Niskach 💪🏼

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2025/03/10

Kam Niskach is BACK for part 2! This time she speaks to WOMEN about why it is so important to lift weights. She shares with us her secrets to success and gives us the inside scoop on HOW she trains and WHY she trains the way she does. We talk about her supplement company K-Pow Nutrition and her group fitness format MetKon RX! Kam Niskach, DPT, is a fitness trainer, educator, sports performance coach, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. After

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00:57:01

The Beachbody Scoop 🍨: Gossip, Gratitude, and Rising...

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2025/03/03

Episode 65 is a juicy dish! Tune in to Ellen and Kam, “east coast-west coast besties” and former colleagues talk openly and honestly about their experiences with Beachbody and how they rose from the ashes. Kam Niskach, DPT, is a fitness trainer, educator, sports performance coach, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. After transitioning from physical therapy, she dedicated herself to building a community for fitness enthusiasts and athletes of all

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00:53:33

Mastering Your Metabolism

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2025/02/24

Mastering Your MetabolismIn this episode, Nicole Printon and Ellen de Werd dive deep into the world of blood sugar—what it is, why it matters, and how you can take control of it to optimize your metabolism and overall health. Nicole explores the key factors that influence blood sugar, the consequences of imbalances, and how cutting-edge tools like Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) can help you make smarter lifestyle choices.🩸 Segment 1: What is Blood Sugar? The role of glucose in the body How our

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00:11:56

Breaking Free—Why You Should Stop Feeding Imposter...

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2025/02/17

Imposter syndrome is a real struggle for many of us, but what if constantly talking about it is actually making it stronger? In this episode (#63), we challenge the idea that giving too much attention to imposter syndrome only fuels self-doubt. Instead of reinforcing the narrative that we’re “not enough,” Ellen de Werd encourages us to shift our mindset and stop giving power to the fear of not measuring up.Quotes from the Episode:🗣️ “Talking about imposter syndrome is not in alignment with your

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00:39:42

The Inner-workings of Professional Video Production 🎬

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2025/02/10

Ever wondered what goes into the professional production of a fitness video? Tune into episode 62 where Ellen de Werd interviews her entire cast immediately after filming a lesson. We talk openly, honestly, and candidly about the whole process, which takes eight weeks from start to finish. This episode is highly entertaining, so grab some popcorn 🍿 Thank you so much for listening! Please rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the show!Check out the WARRIOR formats:⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠🤘🏼 Follow

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00:53:53

The Power of Manifestation with Debbie Gleeson

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2025/01/27

In episode 61, we dive deep into the transformative power of perseverance and belief, exploring how these qualities shape the path to achieving your dreams. Our guest Debbie Gleeson discusses the importance of staying committed even when the journey gets tough, and how maintaining unwavering belief in yourself and visualization can turn the impossible into possible.Stick Mobility on IG https://www.instagram.com/stickmobility/ Debbie Gleason on IG https://www.instagram.com/debbiefgleeson/ Stick

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00:27:10

Instagram: Don't You Do Its

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2025/01/20

Time to audit your Instagram! Join Ellen for a dozen "DON'T YOU DO ITS" and weigh in on the conversation! Thank you so much for listening! Please rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the show! Check out the WARRIOR formats: ⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠ 🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on Social: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendewerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dewerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ellendewerd/⁠⁠ 🏹 Follow WARRIOR on

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01:00:28

Lymphatic Drainage, Movement & Longevity with Mindy Esau

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2025/01/13

With over 30 years of expertise in movement, fitness education, and rehabilitative therapy, Mindy Esau is a seasoned clinician and authority in human biomechanics. As the Co-Founder of the CNS Foundation and Co-Creator of the FluidFIT Method, she integrates exercise science, physical therapy, lymphatic drainage, and diverse fitness modalities, delivering transformative recovery and performance gains.Mindy’s remarkable career includes more than 100,000 hours of hands-on training and rehabilitative

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00:24:17

A New Year Approach 🪩

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/12/30

Tune in for Ellen's approach to goal setting in 2025. But first...a little celebration of YOU, this show, and some 2024 highlights! Thank you so much for listening! Please rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the show! Check out the WARRIOR formats: ⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠ 🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on Social: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendewerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dewerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ellendewerd/⁠⁠ 🏹 Follow WARRIOR on

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01:09:23

Bouncing Back with Sabrina Ursaner

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/12/23

Get ready to fall in love! Sabrina shares her story from being a childhood dancer, to corporate attorney, to "BOUNCER". She shares the mental, physiological, and psychological benefits of spending just a few minutes daily on a trampoline. Sabrina Ursaner is an author, health & wellness coach, fitness instructor, mindfulness practitioner, and joy seeker. She helps people let go of whatever may be weighing them down, find their wings, and soar. She specializes in working with people dealing with

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00:20:20

Podcast How to Make a Dream GroupX Schedule

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/12/09

In this episode, Ellen de Werd discusses how to create a dream schedule Key Points: Understanding prime times for class scheduling Categorizing different modalities into buckets Importance of complementary formats Why cultivating a robust team of instructors matters Thank you so much for listening! Please rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the show! Check out the WARRIOR formats: ⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠ 🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on

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01:07:37

Chasing Your Dreams with Amber Toole

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/12/02

Amber takes the nebulous idea of "chasing your dreams" and provides a tangible, clear, multi-step approach that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat ready to take action.Amber Toole is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Health from Georgia Southern University. She has 30+ years of experience in the Fitness Industry and loves to share her expertise with other Fitness Professionals. It is her life’s mission to spread the truth about

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00:48:17

Group Exercise Instructor Success Toolkit with Jan...

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/11/25

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D is a wealth of information and inspiration! With 25 of expertise to back it up, Jan lays out very practical ways we can hone our instructor craft. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, sit up straight, take a few notes, and GROW!Jan Schroeder, Ph.D., is a professor and past Chair of the Department of Kinesiology at Long Beach State University. She coordinates and teaches in the Fitness and Integrated Training Bachelor's of Science degree and has written 60+ articles in the area of

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01:02:52

Make Fitness Fair! How to Be a More Inclusive Fit Pro...

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/11/18

It was an honor to have Siri Chilazi back on the show to talk about how we can make our classrooms more inclusive! Siri lays out 5 strategies for the Fit Pro to help us become more aware and create safer spaces and experiences that will ultimately allow our classrooms to grow and thrive. Let us know which of her 5 strategies will be the one you focus on next! 📖 Book: https://makeworkfair.com/ Siri’s website: https://sirichilazi.com/ Siri’s

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00:27:22

What's the Best Number of Formats to Teach 🦄?

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/11/11

In episode 52 (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!!!! 🎂) Ellen de Werd encourages listeners to take stock of their teaching bandwidth and examine their capacity for more. Ellen covers reasons why an instructor SHOULD and SHOULD NOT add more to their plate. And she divulges her opinion about how many formats most instructors should teach and WHY!

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00:30:38

How I Organize my Crazy Schedule and Keep a Fast Pace 🗓️

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/11/04

How do you possibly do it all? Aren't you tired? Are you Superwoman? These are all questions that host Ellen de Werd receives regularly. In episode 51 Ellen explains how she manages her calendar to keep multiple "plates spinning" and maximizes efficiency and productivity to get more out of life. Thank you so much for listening! Please rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the show! Check out the WARRIOR formats: ⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠ 🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on

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00:55:21

What the Poo💩? With Nicole Printon

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/10/28

What does your poop have to say about your health? Let’s talk about it. Nicole Printon is BACK, by popular demand, for another episode with a nutrition focus. Nicole talks about why we need to pay attention to our stools and what we can do if we experience abnormal bowel movements. Free download with a Natural Constipation Remedy for download: https://www.nicoleprinton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleprinton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trainer.nicole.7/ Thank you so

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00:23:04

8 Reasons Why You Should Implement a Coaching...

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/10/21

Dive into episode 49 and be inspired to apply a coaching style while teaching your classes. Learn why Ellen de Werd refers to it as a "power move" ⚡️ Thank you so much for listening! Check out the WARRIOR formats: ⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠ 🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on Social: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendewerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dewerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ellendewerd/⁠⁠ 🏹 Follow WARRIOR on

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