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Fitness instructors and ego (an oxymoron)

March 22, 2011

Ego. Simply can simply be defined as self. Being concerned with ones self awareness and personal gains irregardless of others. Ego is something that a fitness instructor should not possess.

Reason being is that as a fitness instructor your primary goal is to be concerned about the health of the individuals that you instruct. When you are focused on yourself as an instructor you negate the needs of the participants in the class. Think about it. As a group fitness instructor, if I was so focused on myself or my needs in the class then how am I benefiting anyone else? It would be like me being a teacher and teaching a class subjects that I am interested in Vs. what they need to learn to pass a test.

As an fitness instructor. You are to beware at all times of the participants in your class. If you are focused on yourself this is not achievable. You are to be cognizant that someone may be performing a move in a way that can injure themselves. That someone may have a health condition that can cause themselves harm. I have seen where instructors would be instructing a class and the whole time they are looking at themselves in the mirror admiring their physique. Meanwhile Jill is in the corner laying on the floor passed out.

What steps can one take toward becoming a better fitness professional?

1. Assessing the needs of your clientele. Find out what their goals are as well as any limitations that they may have. You can do this by simply talking to your clients and asking questions.

2. Be concerned about the people you are instructing. Be observant and aware at all times. Look for signs of any health issues in your classes. Red faces, someone who suddenly limps, a participant that stops in the middle of class etc. Go to them and see how they are doing and how you can aid them.

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Mr. Nicholson currently runs a graphic design business in Gahanna, Ohio as well as provide hip-hop fitness dance instruction at Life Time Fitness, Urban Active Fitness, Diamond Dance & Fitness and Phlex Fitness among others.

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Michael Demetrius Nicholson was born on March 2nd in Brooklyn, New York.

Paul Roberson is one of my heroes who inspired me to be who I am today.

While in New York. It was discovered that Michael had artistic talent. He began drawing life like portraits at the age of 6 years old. He began dancing at the age of 8. This prompted his parents to enroll him in schools for the gifted and talented. This experience even more so fostered Michael’s creative talents. He later attended the High School of Art and Design where he studied commercial art and photography.

Michael received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Ohio Wesleyan University. He originally attended the university to double major in French and theology but decided that his passion was in the arts.

Mr. Nicholson currently runs a graphic design business in Gahanna, Ohio as well as provide hip-hop fitness dance instruction at Life Time Fitness, Urban Active Fitness and Diamond Dance & Fitness.

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