Top 10 Traits of Highly Effective Group Fitness Instructors

By Shannon Fable (a USA Veteran Fitness Instructor): “Knowing how to make an impact as a Group Fitness instructor (GFI) is sometimes a misunderstood art. Most of us become GFIs because we LOVE exercising in groups. […] To increase your opportunity to make the biggest impact on the widest variety of participants, consider these 10 important… Read More

Pass Rates for Selected US Military Courses

The United States Military has a number of schools that provide advanced or specialist training courses to their trained soldiers (i.e. soldiers who have completed basic training). Below is a selection of these courses, their pass rates and average number per course. Army Rangers: 1 in 3 (358 per course) Air Force Pararescue: 1 in… Read More

Military Fitness Programme: Not Just for Soldiers

Written by Christopher Prawdzik As prime breeding grounds for military fitness initiatives, installations worldwide also focus on thousands of civilian employees. Behind White House and other administrative encouragement, installations offer a variety of innovative programs to address civilian fitness. Even with budget concerns creating questions about the future of many programs, fitness facilities across the… Read More