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PODCAST

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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01:03:02

The Art of Free-Stylin’ and the Skill of Creativity

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/06/03

Is the art of "freestyle" fading? Tune in and be inspired by guest, Marilyn Hinson, as she talks about the ART of freestyle 🎨 Marilyn Hinson is a highly accomplished dancer and educator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Juilliard and a Master's degree from UCLA, both in dance. She performed professionally with Dance LA and went on to found the dance program at Missouri Valley College. With a passion for fitness and group exercise, Marilyn has been teaching since 1990 and served as the

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00:47:40

Should You Start a Podcast 🎙️

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/05/27

Got something to say? Have a powerful "WHY" behind it? Ellen talks about the investment of:🕰️Time 💰Money ⚡️Energy She details HOW to get started. This episode has a double confession at the end...so buckle up and dive in! 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

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00:30:48

Find Fulfillment and Connection on Instagram 🤳🏻

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/05/20

Wish you could find your PEOPLE on Instagram? Tune in and catch Ellen's quick debrief on exactly how she has grown her business, made genuine connections with the RIGHT people, and has found enjoyment in the process. 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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01:13:19

Rise Up, Elevate & Evolve Your Full Fitness Potential

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/05/13

Ruben is a wealth of wisdom! In this episode, he lays out 3 specific ways: 🧠 Special Populations 🌟Marketing Yourself 🧍🏻🧍🏽‍♀️🧍🏿‍♂️Building Community to RISE UP, ELEVATE, and EVOLVE yourselves! Ruben Pereyra is the Senior Fitness Director at WESLEY Senior Homes in Des Moines. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and is a certified ACE personal trainer, Parkinson's Fitness Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist, WA Certified Coach, and Speaker specializing in Senior

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01:09:41

Being YOU is Your Super Power with H⚡️GH Fitness

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/05/06

Meet Amber and Emily the co-founders of HIGH Fitness! This "HIGH" spirited conversation will empower you to live your unique incredible self even louder! Hear their inspirational story of friendship and entrepreneurship. 💌 I'm Amber Zenith one of the co-founders/creators of HIGH fitness! When I'm not on the road, running the biz, or spending time with my family, or thrifting, you can find me teaching classes and spreading the word that being YOU is your superpower! Our goal

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00:49:50

Rejection, Resilience and Redirection

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/04/29

Have you ever felt the sting of rejection? Tune in to hear Rebecca Garity Pinto talk openly about how she handled what felt, at the moment, like rejection, and turned it into opportunity.Rebecca Garity Pinto is a well-respected fitness industry expert who guides brands to deliver their experiences in-person, and online. She led events for the US's largest convention for fitness professionals, the IDEA World Convention. In 2020, she launched her thriving virtual group fitness studio, Studio

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01:02:44

Mental Health & Creating Safe Spaces with Nate Boozer

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/04/22

This incredible 🤯 conversation gets real REAL with guest Nate Boozer, StarCycle Director of Training. Nate talks openly and honestly about WHY mental health hits close to home and provides practical strategies for creating safe, inclusive spaces no matter what format you teach. Follow Nate on Instagram: @N8boozer and StarCycle @starcycleeugene @starcycleride Choreographer and Director of Work Dance Co. @workdancecompany Dancing for 20+ years Teaching fitness formatted classes for 15+ years. Won

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01:08:45

The Quickest Way to Boost Your Brand with Mary Camu

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/04/15

Strike a pose! The quickest way to boost your brand overnight is through professional photography. Learn from the best, Mary Camu (MoonDance) how YOU can make the most of a fitness shoot. Mary and Ellen get specific about why you should book a photoshoot, and how to prepare for it so you get the biggest bang for your buck. Connect with and follow MoonDance 📧 moondancephotoeugene@gmail.com 👩🏻‍💻 moondancephotopnw.com Instagram: @moondance_photo Facebook: Moondancephotography Amy Cuddy TED

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00:25:46

I Quit 🛑 Navigating When, How and Why to Step Away

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/04/08

Stepping down from a job is emotional. Knowing when and how to give up a class is hard too! In this episode, Ellen talks openly for the first time about giving up her cherished admin role. She explains why and more importantly, HOW, she did it. She dives into the struggle instructors have when trying to decide if they should give up a class. Ellen also tells them how to "quit" with integrity and class. Thank you so much for listening! Check out the WARRIOR

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00:44:55

Faith, Fitness & Times of Trouble with Jamie Nichols

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/04/01

In this episode, our special guest, Jamie Nichols CEO of Fitness Conventions Inc., talks about how her faith provides a source of comfort and confidence during troubled times. She also provides 3 practical tips for all fitness pros from her 22 years of experience in the fitness industry. DCAC FitCon August 2-4, 2024 Hyatt Regency RestonReston, VA Move forward in fitness for 2024 at DCAC FitCon! Discover new opportunities in the fitness industry when you join us for workshops in boot

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00:53:43

Self-Expression, and Shifting Focus through the Art...

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/03/25

Meet Oreet! Ellen’s guest, Oreet vulnerably talks about how needing to “look the part” has affected who she is today and the trajectory of her life and business. Not only does this episode inspire boldness and self-confidence, but it educates us about a 3000-year-old, indigenous, BEAUTIFUL, art form! www.sharqui.com FB: @SharQuiWorkout IG: @SharQuiWorkout Tiktok: @SharQuiWorkout Sharqui.com/online $5 week in virtual studio PODCAST SHOW NOTES Thank you so much for listening! Check out the

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00:57:33

How to Build Class Attendance

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/03/18

Size Matters! Our class numbers 📈 are an undeniably important metric. Let's take a look at what practical steps we can take to ensure participation growth. 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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01:35:54

Find Your "Style" in Fitness with Guest Mac Carvalho

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/03/11

Want to level up your confidence? What do color palette, style personality, and body shape have to do with it? Learn alongside Ellen as she interviews Mac, a group fitness pro and style savant.Follow Mac for more: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mactiv8/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MacCarvalho93 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mactiv8 Terez: mac15 (15% off your purchase) HIGH Fitness: mactiv8 (for trainings & merchandise) _____________________________________________________ Thank you so

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01:22:07

What it Takes to Open and Operate a Successful Studio...

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2024/03/04

Ever thought about opening your own studio? Wonder how to do it or if you have what it takes? Join Ellen for a heartwarming, FUN, and informative interview with Chelsea! Chelsea Duke is the owner of Glow Yoga and sport specific mobility and mindfulness instructor for the University of Oregon Athletic Department. A Eugene native, she opened her studio 13 years ago after moving back to town and seeing the need for strength-based yoga in a beautiful, clean, and inspiring space. She is a lululemon

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00:56:29

What It Takes to Create a Fitness Format

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/02/26

Ever thought about creating your own format? Hear how Ellen started from scratch to build 4 group fitness formats and instructor certifications in 4 years. Science meets art...(Movie quote: Liam Neeson from "Taken") 🎧 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

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00:46:22

Move to the Sound of Afrobeats with Ingrid Knight-Cohee

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/02/19

There is a new format in town...MSINGI! Join Ellen for this interview with program creator Ingrid Knight-Cohee. MSINGI IS… …THE SWAHILI WORD FOR “BASE” AND “FOUNDATIONAL”; WITH A SECONDARY MEANING OF “TO BRING TOGETHER”. …A MOVEMENT PRACTICE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH AND PRIMAL MOBILITY. …INSPIRED BY THE ELEMENTS OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE. …DRIVEN BY AFROBEATS. Email msingimovement@gmail.com IG: @iknightcohee and @msingimovement FB: ingrid.knightcohee Website: msingimovement.ca

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00:53:37

Enjoy the Journey with Nicole Printon

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/02/12

Let's dive into functional nutrition and the potential pitfalls of calorie counting machines, gadgets and even wearables. Ellen and her guest Nicole Printon, speak up about the unfortunate message calorie counting sends. Web site: www.nicoleprinton.com Social: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleprinton/ 🥦 Promo 1: Free gut healing meal plan on Nicole's site for download- includes a Meal Prep Plan! 🥦 Promo 2: Book a free call 🎧 Thank you so much for listening! 🏹 Check out the WARRIOR

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00:57:01

My Eating Disorder Exposed

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/02/05

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️ Dancing with Ed, the Devil. Ellen speaks out for the first time about her struggle with food. Part 1. She covers: Anorexia nervosa Bulimia Exercise bulimia Compulsive overeating Orthorexia Ellen tells her story, raises awareness about what to say and not say, and sends a powerful message of hope. Feb 26-March 3 ED awareness week ANAD Helpline: 1 (888) 375-7767 NEDA (national eating disorders association) https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/ Thank

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01:12:43

The Brilliant Minds Behind "FPP" with Tricia Murphy...

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/01/29

The dynamic duo does it again! Tune in for a special treat with two industry giants, Tricia and Lauren. Both ladies look back at their interesting careers and extrapolate lessons we can apply to our lives. They also give us a snapshot of what they are doing today and how the future is looking! Thank you so much for listening! Tricia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murphmadden/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tricia.madden Lauren Instagram:

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00:32:01

Elevating Email Etiquette

Confessions of a Group X Instructor ·

2024/01/22

Okay, okay. So maybe not the sexiest topic of all time, but oh-so-very important! Tune in as Ellen dishes out how to email like a pro and tips on avoiding common pitfalls. This episode is a mini training on email etiquette. Don't miss it. Please subscribe and rate the show! Thank you so much for listening! Check out the WARRIOR formats: ⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠ 🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on

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