Methods of Group Exercise Instruction highlights a variety of group exercise formats and offers expert guidance in group exercise training principles, correction and progression techniques, cueing, and safety tips.

Part I. Fundamentals of Group Exercise InstructionChapter 1. Best Practices Evolution of Group Exercise Trends in Group Exercise Education, Credentialing, and Certification Creating Group Cohesion Student-Centered Versus Teacher-Centered Instruction Instructors as Role Models Creating a Healthy Emotional Environment Basic Business Practices for Group ExerciseChapter 2. Foundational Components Integrating Components of Health Into Class Design Principles of Muscle Balance Balancing Strength and Flexibility Range of Motion for Major Joints Progressive Functional Training Continuum Create the Preclass EnvironmentChapter 3. Coaching-Based Concepts Motivational Strategies for Coaching-Based Group Exercise Creating Dynamic Team Environments Exercise Modification for Injury Prevention Demonstrating Proper Alignment and Giving a Variety of Cues Programming Music in a Class That Is Not Beat-BasedChapter 4. Beat-Based Techniques Applying Music Skills in Group Exercise Choreography Basic Moves Elements of Variation Creating Smooth Transitions Combinations Additional Choreography Techniques Cueing Methods in Group ExercisePart II. Primary Elements of Group ExerciseChapter 5. Warm-Up, Cool-Down, and Cardiorespiratory Training Designing a Warm-Up Evaluating Stretching in the Warm-Up Designing a Cool-Down Cardiorespiratory Training Systems Beginning Intensity Appropriate Intensity Levels Intensity Monitoring Principles of Muscle Balance in Cardiorespiratory Training Safety Issues, Good Alignment, and Technique Importance of Participant Interaction and Enjoyment Cool-Down After the Cardio SegmentChapter 6. Muscular Conditioning Recommendations and Guidelines for Muscular Conditioning Cueing Muscular Conditioning Exercises Demonstrating Progressions, Regressions, Modifications, and Alternatives Safety Issues in Muscular Conditioning Equipment for Muscle ConditioningChapter 7. Flexibility Training Recommendations and Guidelines for Flexibility Training Cueing Flexibility Exercises Safety Issues in Flexibility Training Flexibility Exercises End-of-Class Flexibility WorkChapter 8. Neuromotor and Functional Training Neuromotor Training Principles and Recommendations Functional Training Principles Safety Issues in Balance and Functional Training Equipment for Balance and Functional Training Teaching a Balance Class Teaching a Functional Training ClassChapter 9. Teaching Older Adults Modalities in Group Exercise for Older Adults Understanding Aspects of Aging Pertinent to Group Exercise Guidelines and Special Considerations Facilitating Social Connections in Group Exercise for Older Adults Exercise Modifications for Deconditioned Older Adults Teaching a Chair-Based Class for Older AdultsPart III. Group Exercise ModalitiesChapter 10. Kickboxing Creating a Warm-Up Technique and Safety Issues Basic Moves Combinations and Choreography Techniques Other Kickboxing FormatsChapter 11. Step Training Creating a Warm-Up Technique and Safety Issues Basic Moves and Step Patterns Basic Combinations and Choreography Techniques Training SystemsChapter 12. Stationary Indoor Cycling Positioning, Alignment, and Safety Creating a Warm-Up Basic Moves Formatting Indoor Cycling Classes Intensity Monitoring Cueing and Coaching TechniquesChapter 13. Boot Camp and HIIT Creating a Warm-Up Equipment and Setup Planning Safe, Effective Movements Basic MovesChapter 14. Water Exercise Benefits of Water Exercise Properties of Water and Newton’s Laws of Motion Creating a Warm-Up Formatting Water Fitness Classes Training Systems Water Exercise EquipmentChapter 15. Yoga Philosophy of Yoga Breathwork in Yoga Beginning a Yoga Class Verbal Cues and Music Technique and Safety Issues Equipment and Class SettingChapter 16. Pilates The Pilates Method: Basic Principles Creating a Warm-Up Cueing in Pilates Technique and Safety Issues Ending a Pilates ClassChapter 17. Other Modalities Creating a Client-Centered Group Exercise Class Group Exercise for Niche Markets Lifestyle-Based Physical Activity Classes Dance-Based Classes Equipment-Based Cardiorespiratory and Strength Training Mind–Body Classes Fusion Classes Ethical Practice Guidelines for Group Fitness InstructorsAppendix A. Group Exercise Class Evaluation FormAppendix B. PAR-Q+Appendix C. Sample Workout PlansAppendix D. Joint Action TablesAppendix E. ROM Tables