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Expert: - 8/29/2007


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I am concerned about what to do for my individual demonstration, as I taught Step years ago.  What are they looking for as far as floor exercises and can I demonstrate a step combo as my routine?  I am getting a little nervous trying to come up with something, it has been awhile since I taught anything and I want it to be simple.

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Don't worry about the practical.  AFAA has made it to where no matter what form of group exercise you teach, as long as you incorporate the 5 questions during your demo, and a good command (show confidence) of what you are trying to teach, you will be fine.  Make sure you study so that you do well on the written.  FINISH THE WORKBOOK BEFORE YOU GET TO THE WORKSHOP!!!!!!!!!  It will help you as the instructor goes through the day with you.  You will do fine.  GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!

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I will answer questions concerning exercise, nutrition, health and diseases related to obesity or sedentary lifestyle. I can also answer questions about being an aerobics/group exercise leader or questions about getting certified with AFAA.

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Receiving my Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, I have been Fitness Director on board Royal Caribbean luxury cruise ships, I have given training seminars for aspiring group exercise leaders; I am certified and I work for Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I was Senior Exercise Physiologist and lecturer at the Internationally renowned Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa at Turnberry Island Resort in Miami, Florida for almost 10 years and I was also the Fitness Assessment Coordinator at the exclusive Fisher Island Spa Internazionale on exclusive Fisher Island in Miami Beach (famous residents of the island include Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi, and Sharon Gless). I've competed in AAU and NAC Aerobics competitions. Currently, I own a Fitness/Lifestyle planning business. I have been in the Fitness industry for almost 20 years and here on AllExperts since 1999.

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