No way! Im a teacher too and Im seeking a career change. Fitness instruction was one of the first things I considered and here I am.

Congratulations on passing your exam. Now your classroom changes from academic to recreational. Keep inspiring.

Thanks for putting your tips out there for us! I'm studying for the ace GFI exam and am humbled by how difficult it is so your video was very inspiring. Congrats on passing your exam and have fun with your new career!!

Hi. Just want to say that I think this is awesome! I'm not a mom, but for most of my childhood, my mom stayed at home. And she is still at it watching my nephews every day! I'm a PT and fitness instructor through ACE. It was by far the best decision I made in my life! Thanks for inspiring other women & moms in so many areas!

shinnitag AWW--- THE best comment!!!! Thank you so much for watching :) I really do appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leaving such a LOVELY comment- HAVE AN AWESOME MONDAY!!!

I love this video!!! Very informative, and you look amazing. Yellow is definitely your color and the fall background is breathtaking ❤️

my 100 question ace exam is tomorrow! refreshing my stuff for the exam! Passed my practical last December! Very nervous about the written exam but I think I will do o.k.! Thank you so much for the video! Very appreciated!! You're so kind!

Thanks soooo much. I have been desperately seeking information about AFAA PGEC and your video has been the most valuable help I have found. I am scheduled to take the test in February and have a whopping 4 week study time. I am nervous but prayerfully will get through this. So appreciate your wisdom. And congrats in passing! Be blessed.

Congratulations on becoming a Fitness Instructor! WoW you are a "Jack of All Trades"!!!! Awww, good thing that BEE didn’t attack you! OMG! In any event, thanks for sharing all of this information! You look so refreshed and you are GLOWING as always.

Thank you for all the info! I’m SAHM and love to workout! I was overweight through childhood and teenage year. I’ve been working out either at home and gym since I was 13 yrs old! I am 36 now! In 2017 I got my health coach certification and did nothing with it and decided to get my Real Estate license.... After all the headaches, stress and debt I got from RE. I decided to get into, finally, a career that I’m passionate about that involves something I love regardless of the “financial security” or lack of it! Hope it’s not too late to get in this field...Thanks , I see this video is a few years ago. I hope you are doing great!

I was overwhelmed with all the info on the internet! Very Helpful! Thank you!!

Good information i am studying for my Group Fitness Certification and to be honest I haven’t read but 2 chapter however this video gave me more motivation thank you.

Congrats and thank you so much for sharing. Your platform is concise and very professional ❤️

Thanks! Im a dancer and want to be able to attain my certification so i can incorporate that in my workout ...and yes i agree with the anatomy copy! I did that in my anatomy class ill start studying now while.i wait for my study materials.to arrive

Oh, the anatomy matching charts and muscle group/exercise flashcards are such good ideas! I've really been struggling studying these areas. I am hoping to finish my AFAA cert. by the end of June as I'm getting my PiYo cert. in July, so this will be a big help. Thanks!

Thank you so much for your positivity and generosity and in helping others on their journey. I found this very helpful as I am considering some sort of fitness certification. You have likely saved people lots of money and stress by giving them these helpful tips. Thank you so again!

Thank you for making this video. Your video was my first stop in thinking about certification. Thanks bunches for being the change you wanted to see!!

Lol you crack me up running away from the bee! Thank you so much for this informational video!! You're beautiful!

thank you so much. this was not only fun to watch but very informative. wish you all the luck on your journey. can you post another video about your tips for your next certification? and what classes can you teach with your afaa cert now?

So cool. Congrats on completion!

what a blessing, that I found this!! I too am a homeschool mom, who has been called to help others reach their fitness goals!! This video really helped me!! This was posted a year ago, how are you doing now!!

You rock girlie! Hats off from a former homeschooling mom and fitness buff! I wish you much sucess!

Wow, congrats!!! You are a super mom doing it ALL!!!! So inspirational!!!

Thanks so much for posting, you were very clear. I'm so nervous about taking the exam, great study tips!

Awesome job and thanks for the video. You did things the correct way, I on the other hand, went and got my INSANITY Certification before my group x so I'm getting my AFAA Group X Cert on 2/21/15. This vid is very helpful! Only problem is I just received my book and study material. That means I have just over 1 week to cram!

Great video and information. I have no desire to get certified however you did make me want to get out my college anatomy textbook and review so I am sure I'm hitting all muscle groups as I instruct. Keep up the good work and continued success.

you helped me just now tremendously.!!

Great tips!

Great info! Thank you so much! I take it this Saturday..

Thank you for this! I'm in the process of getting certified and found this video beneficial 💜

This was SUCH an informative/great video. Thank you for sharing😀

I passed the written, but failed practical due to working one muscle incorrectly and not following thru on my individual instruction for crunches. I'd like to hear exactly what exercises, stretches you did for each muscle group. And also the demonstration for your 3 levels of squat.

You're so positive!

Thank you for sharing. I will be better prepared now because of your video. God bless

Great video! I am very interested in becoming certified through AFAA. Thanks for breaking everything down.

Thanks for sharing. The information was soooooo helpful!

thanks for video!! Im a line dance instructor trying to decide which certification to choose....thanks again

This is my second time watching. I seem to have gotten more information this time.

Congratulations!

Congrats again!

Thanks

AFAA is now recommending that you by the Standards and Guidelines Reference Manual as study material. Was this around when you studied? Did you get this?

This was really helpful and thank you for all the tips!!

Thank you so much for making this video. I just passed my practical and written exam, thanks to you!! I loved your ideas for making flash cards and how to use skeleton man to learn the different muscle groups. Before watching your video I had no idea how to begin to study for these exams. Thanks again!!

Thank you ... good info.

Thank you so much. i needed this video!!!

Hello Beautiful Lady. I stumbled across your video and I'm glad I did. You provided some very helpful tips on obtaining the Group X Certification. Thank you very much. Congratulations as well on all your accomplishments by now you should have your TurboKick certification. I'll be taking the exam in September 2014 through AFAA's APEX as you suggested. Wish me luck. Once again thank you for taking the time to share such powerful information. Blessings.

Thanks for the video. Really helped me prepare for my test.

How did you make the flash cards

This is great, I'm preparing for my exam..for the practical, did u use music for the 7-8 portion. ?

I bought the book, and am overwhelmed in what to study in the book? Love the video -

congrats!!

Thanks for the video!

Oh, and the link to your blog above goes to a Bible study site, is that correct??

This video is really great! very helpful!! Thank you!!!!!

This video is really helpful, thank you. Would you make another video on cuing please.

So you talked about the muscle man , How about the skeleton ? Will we need to know all of those also? Can you share your flash cards with the ten exercises? this seems to be where I am having the biggest challenge. I have not had very long to study , taking the test on Sunday, have studied almost everyday for about a month.

Thank you for this!!!

Good information and I'm sure you'll do very well as a fitness instructor.

You study guide is awesome! That would be extremely helpful. Is there away we could download it or you could send it to interested people?

Very Helpful thank you!

Thank you for the information! You have inspired me to be an "unfrumpy mommy"...thanks

I swear I watched the whole video but I don't remember if you said anything about how long it took for you to finish your classes lol. Im looking to make a huuuge career change and this video really helped with my decision! thank you

Wow! Very informative. Great tips!!! So AAFA certified means it's recognized throughout the US? PS-I was considering going for my phys ed license in addition to my teacher's license, but it was too much (time wise and of couse money wise). This sounds like a possible alternative

I failed the Written part but passed the Practical part. I always had a hard time in school with learning from Books and taking Tests. I'm upset and frustrated because i know how to be a trainer but can't pass this Test due to my learning disability.

Very kind from you to share your experience with others... Thank you!! :) Actually, I'm studying for a swiss "small" certification but my teacher has the AFAA ones so it's very similar "strong" level of knowledge I need to pass the exam here in Switzerland. I got married one year ago, my husband came here about 8 month and don't really feel like learning French so he an starts his studies as well and we're thinking to move somewhere with English as official language. Anyways, apart of it, I'm very interested in AFAA's certification(as you said world's largest fitness certification...Congratulations!! btw :) Please, I like to know: do they have classes in there like person to person?? I mean, all information I found on internet it's about online preparation but I really like to attend classes if possile (and not that expensive) I hope I'm explaining myself properly?!!!) Thanks in advance !! Kind regards, Lucybell

Video soooooo helpful!!!!! How long did u study before you took your exam?

Thanks so much for this video. Gave me that extra motivation to start my own journey. I have a question though. Is this a self paced course? How long did it take for you to complete? Are there any previous requirements that you need to enter into this course? And last question..once you become certified, are you then officially licensed to instruct group classes?

I HAVE A DEGREE IN NUTRITION AND A MASTER IN EXCERCISE PHYSIOLOGY BUT IVE BEEN OUT OF THE FIELD FOR YEARS AS I STARTED A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. IM GLAD I SAW THIS VIDEO BECAUSE I WILL BE RETIRING IN A YEAR AND THIS IS SOMETHING I WOULD LOVE TO GET INTO AND DO AFTER RETIREMENT, THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO. CAN YOU DO A WORKOUT FOR US

Congrats! Great info, TFS

Is there any part of the practical exam where you are actually explaining and/or cueing what you're doing?

I'd like to in become a group exercise instructor specifically for Pilates, Zumba, and Step Aerobics. I know that for Zumba I must get Zumba certification. But for the other two I'm not sure what to do (and Google isn't giving me much help!!! so frustrating). So after you complete the regular AFAA exam, what does that enable you to do? Are you automatically able to teach any specific class? I know the answer to that is a no, actually. Because to be a Pilates instructor, you must get a Pilates certification. Is the ACE and AFAA certification more of a broad spectrum training? Should I expect to pay for various certifications for specific classes I wish to teach? I'm new to all of this and can't seem to find the answers online.

GREAT Video! Thanks much! I will be sitting for my exam next Sunday. For the group cardio demonstration is the music 8 minutes long? Or do you have separate music for each of the 3 parts. Does everyone demonstrate the 8 minutes of cardio simultaneously?

I have a question for you about the aerobics class you took from AFAA. Is the Personal Training Program the same as taking the Aerobic. I want to be a personal training but I want to learn how to do aerobics, and later group. What advice do you have for me?

awsome you are rock!!

What made you choose AFAA over ACE? I'm thinking about getting certified in group fitness this year and I'm so confused over which certification get. Appreciate you sharing your study tips. Definitely helps give me an idea of what will be expected of me! Thanks!

Great advise... Thanks

did you take courses online or have been to any school ? ...... since then have you started to put all in practice ? thanks

hey! i wanted to ask.. does the study material also include the exercises we can take for our class after the certification and the sequence in which they should be done?

Hi there, I loved your video it has helped me so much. I'm taking the test in February. Btw, do you know how I can go and get CPR certified? I didn't remember seeing or hearing that? 😃

Good material, though maybe you should have done it inside. Mother nature and the noise can be very distracting. Thanks though. :-)

How did you come up with your warm up and cardio routine? Unfortunately, there was not a Practical workshop scheduled before my exam. Do they help you the day of exam workshop with getting your warm up and cardio together with music?

Hun . I wanted to ask When it comes time to do the muscle groups and you need to show 2 exercises like you said PEX Do they let you write them down before you shown them and look at your notes or do they just cath you of guard and just say random ones? So my question is basically would they let you know ahead of time what muscle groups they will be asking for? This is the most nervous part for me. Thank you Gee

Hi, I am taking the test next month...I am also an elementary school teacher turned stay-at-home mom...and hopefully soon to be group fitness instructor (I am looking to be a Stroller Strides instructor). I am just opening the book and other materials today. I am curious about the "muscle man"....you said something about the 10 muscle groups. Is that 10 muscle groups for anterior view and 10 for posterior? Does that include the hamstring group and quadriceps included as one muscle? Will I need to know each individual muscle? Sorry for all of the questions and hope I am making sense. I am one of those over prepared people ;)

Thanks for making this video I was just starting the process to learn about group fitness certification. Very helpful. Do you teach at a gym? If so, what are the requirements to teach at a fitness location ? Do you need to have insurance? If so , which one? Please make a video about that and also can you make a video about the different exercise you did for the practical part? Thanks

How feasible do u think it will be to study for a month or two and take the exam? Do u think that's enough time?

can you give me a run down on what to expect . okay on the anatomy part of the test is that multiple choice as well?

Thanks for sharing! I just registered last week with AFFA, The text book I can have from Amazon, But, Where can I purchase practice exam? Can anyone give me advice please? Thanks!

Hi! Is there a direct link the certification?

Hello, thank you for this helpful video! I am looking to teach Spin class, with this certification are able to teach all classes - Step, Zumba, Spin, etc?

How is the first part of the practical .I have to present mh own corelgraphy or just fllow a group

hi I have a question I would like to become a senior fitness instructor can you please recommend me which one ? or where I can get my certificate thanks

Hi, I have viewed your video and thank you for this video it has inspired me to carry on. Actually I am very interested to take the AFAA would you be kind to help on how to purchase AFAA textbooks that are not expensive. I asked friends about the procedure on how to take AFAA but no reply from them it's good you have this video. I would like to achieve this certification this year so I can get my body in good health again. Appreciate your reply an time. Thanks.

One more question, how many weeks did you study before sitting for the exam?

I have my test on Friday and I am so nervous . I have been Studying so much but I'm still nervous. my question is are the test multiple choice?

You mentioned APEX week, I haven't been able to find anything on it online. Can you point me in the right direction? And very informative vid thanks!

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Congratulations!

Congrats again!