A few weeks ago, I attended a
BANG mixed fitness certification. I have been in the group exercise
industry for over 25 years and I’ve attended many, many trainings. I was looking for something to add to my current
schedule, but I wasn’t quite sure what. Then I found BANG! The more I researched, the
more curious I was….hip hop, boxing (I
LOVE BOXING), cardio……I was intrigued. I checked it out
online and contacted a friend who teaches it. I thought I’d take a chance and sign up for
the training. It was one of the best
decisions I’ve made. Here’s a breakdown
of the certification process and my weekend.
Once signed up, I received an email with my music, videos and my track
assignment (you present this track throughout the weekend) about 2 weeks prior
to training. I downloaded it and started
to learn! I teach Les Mills classes, so
I’m used to the pre-choreographed formats and have a system of how to learn new
releases.
Day 1!

Day 2!
Knowing what to expect, and a
little sore 😉, I was excited to go back! We started with another master class and this
time we each got up to lead our track.
Our group was small and everyone was so supportive. We spent the day talking a little more about
education and learned about ourselves as
instructors. We presented two more
times. After another 7 hour day, we were
done! Two days later, I received an
email saying I passed the weekend training.
Now, to video tape a live class. You have to video tape a live
class and submit within 90 days of the training to be fully certified. Full disclosure, I taped once already – but
was not happy with it, so I’ll be doing another taping this weekend!!
About the
class….
As mentioned earlier, BANG is a
mixed fitness class that incorporates hip-hop, boxing, cardio, and body weight
training. There are 3 levels – participants can 1) follow and stay with low
impact moves, 2) do everything instructor is doing, or 3) do everything instructor is doing while
wearing weighted gloves (1/2 lb each).
Moves can be “undanced” for those who feel they aren’t coordinated
enough (but we all know everyone can dance!)
I love that I can be a diva getting my groove on during one song, and
then switch into a fierce boxer in another, and then hit a high intensity
cardio track that gets my heart racing
(think 80’s aerobics throwback)! It’s
great for every fitness level and I look forward to adding this class to my
schedule!!
Stay Fit, stay healthy, and stay with me! Kia Kaha! Lisa 😊Facebook:www.facebook.com/Fit4U-Lisa-Schwarz
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