How I decided to become a Group Fitness Instructor

I have a fun little update for you guys! I am excited to announce that I will be teaching group exercise classes at a local gym here (FBC Life Center). This will be a great part time job while finishing up my last semester of school at the Kanakuk Institute. You may be curious how this came about- and I am happy to share! It started this summer working out with my mother-in-law in Nebraska. I went to a Zumba class with her and absolutely LOVED it. Growing up as a dancer, I have really come to miss the art and have not really found an outlet to do so here. I also love to teach & inspire others to reach their goals. Dancing with these ladies at the class was so much fun and not to mention we also burned a ton of calories! I loved the fun and encouraging environment and the community it created. I also love being able to see the results from working out consistently. Exercising with friends can also help to keep you accountable to staying healthy, active & fit! Plus, its always more fun to work out with a buddy! The entire experience really sparked my interest into getting certified to teach group fitness.

I looked into it, did some research on different certifications and decided to get my AFAA Primary Group Exercise certification that would enable me to create my own classes as well as get a sub-certification to teach a specific branded format. I studied my materials, went to the workshop, passed the exam and the demonstration and got my certification!

Next step, I got my CPR/ First AID cert and then decided what sub-certification I wanted to get to be able to teach a specific format. I originally thought I would get Zumba certified, but looking at our community where we live, there were already a ton of Zumba instructors, and relatively NO options for an high intensity, low impact, strength and flexibility training group exercise class. I searched for the right one that I knew people would love- and PiYo seemed to fit the bill perfectly! I went to the training, passed the certification and I'm so excited to tell you that I am now a certified PiYo instructor and will be teaching classes starting in January!!!

PiYo^® is a dynamic fusion of the best sports training, flexibility training and strength with a Pilates and yoga influence. It will even improve your balance and core power. We crank up the music, the speed, and the fun to give you a pulse pounding, intense, low-impact workout that will burn crazy calories and sculpt every inch of your body for a long, lean, beautiful physique.

There really is no other class like it! No weights. No jumps. No bulk. Just hardcore results! I'm so excited to be teaching classes starting in January! Come and work out with me. I promise you will find your soul mate workout with PiYo! 

PIYO LIVE CLASSES START JANUARY 5, 2014  FBC LIFE CENTER GYM

 Monday & Thursday evenings @ 5:30-6:15pmWednesday mornings @ 6:00-6:45am 

Combine PiYo with other new classes offered & break into the new year with a bang! FBC Life center is offering an amazing new spinning class, barre, muscle blast, boot camp and more! 

$5 Drop in rate for PiYo

$25 Monthly rate for 2 classes per week
$35 Monthly rate for 3 classes per week
$45 Monthly rate for 4 classes per week
$55 Monthly rate for 5 classes per week

Come register at the front dest at the Life Center Gym! Information & schedule will be up soon on the life center page at www.fbcbranson.com.

I will also be teaching a dance fitness class there sometime soon, so be on the lookout! I will let you know when that will start!

You are going to fall in love with this new program! Click here to watch the PiYo demo video to get a taste of this new class. We are going to have a blast!

Taking a group fitness class at your local gym or community center is a great way to get out of a fitness rut, bust plateaus and just get started in a fitness routine. Health News has rounded up the top 10 reasons you should check out a group fitness class. And I definitely agree! (Photo cred: healthnews.com)


Hope to see you there!

-Dorothy Pro

Gentleness and Respect for other beliefs

When we are compelled to share our faith with non-believers, we have to realize that it is the Lord that ultimately accomplishes this work in transforming lives. We are simply the vessels that He can use if we make ourselves available and make the most of every opportunity. We must rely on the power of the Holy Spirit by constantly being in prayer for their souls, love them for who they are and look for opportunities to share the gospel with our words and actions. Verses to keep in mind when speaking with people of various faith backgrounds:
Ø  1 Peter 3:15 “In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”
Ø  2 Timothy 4:2 “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction.
Ø  2 Timothy 2:24-26 “And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.”

Some great questions to ask yourself.

1.     How can we engage people of different faith backgrounds?

2.     What do you think are some of the major hindrances or objections to following Christ?

3.     What are some questions you would ask to understand their religious beliefs?

4.     What scriptures would you use to point someone to Christ?

5.     What are some practical ways that we can show them the love of Christ?

6.     Are you frequently in prayer that God would lead you to someone who desperately needs Christ?

7.     Who are some people in your life that do not know the Lord and how could you be made more available and equipped to tell them about a relationship with God?

Love ya & God bless!

Dorothy Pro