In this episode of The Far Side of Fitness I sit down with award winning fitness professional Ingrid Knight-Cohee. We get into all things Group Fitness and why should be marketing fitness classes and fitness in general in a very different way!

Ingrid is a thought leader and sought after presenter with an expertise in fitness programming, management, and leadership. She was recently recognized as the 2024 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year, representing excellence in fitness leadership and unparalleled innovation.

At the helm of fitness programming for Fitness World Canada, Ingrid oversees 150+ fitness instructors and creates exceptional class experiences for over 90,000 members across 16 club locations. With degrees in Human Kinetics and Exercise & Health Psychology, Ingrid regularly presents at global industry events and conferences such as IDEA World, Health & Fitness Association, and canfitpro.

Her most recent creation is MSINGI™ - Elemental Movement. Known as the world’s first Afrocentric functional movement practice, MSINGI™ improves functional strength and primal mobility through 11 foundational movements. The popular circular class structure engages all movers through intensity level options in the spirit of earth, wind and fire, with all movements driven by soul-stirring Afrobeats. Ingrid’s goal is to get all people moving more joyfully, through accessible and inclusive community-based fitness.

Ingrid's Links:

https://msingimovement.com/

https://www.instagram.com/msingimovement/

https://www.instagram.com/iknightcohee/

https://www.facebook.com/msingimovement/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridkc/

Darian's Links:

www.doctordarianparker.com

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Time Stamps:

00:34 Evolution and Popularity of Group Exercise

01:36 Challenges in Maintaining Program Quality

02:56 The Flashy New Trend in Fitness

07:35 The Social Aspect of Group Fitness

14:55 Innovative Group Fitness Formats

18:55 Motivations in Fitness

20:07 Challenges in Personal Training

21:14 The Reality of Client Training

25:12 The Importance of Front Desk Staff

26:58 Building Relationships in Fitness

28:07 The Social Aspect of Fitness

32:12 Concluding Thoughts and Ref

In this episode of The Far Side of Fitness I break down the Anatomy of a Personal Training session because well...I never hear any trainers talk about the mechanics of their training sessions. So, I am sharing how I conduct my session with 6 points that may surprise you!

Dr. Darian's Links:

www.doctordarianparker.com

In today's episode I chat with Dr. Supatra Tovar. We discuss how gym culture and diet culture are the same forms of extremism and how they both are anti-environmental in their current forms.

As one of the only clinical psychologists who is also a registered dietitian and certified fitness expert, Dr. Tovar teaches clients how to use research-based techniques in behavioral psychology, nutritional science, and exercise kinesiology to overcome complex challenges. She harnesses the different disciplines of her unique background to show her clients how small modifications to daily habits can transform mindsets, enhance personal relationships, and accelerate professional trajectories. Dr. Tovar has helped clients navigate through trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief.

Dr. Tovar's Links:

drsupatratovar.com anew-insight.com Dr T IG https://www.instagram.com/drsupatratovar ANEW IG https://www.instagram.com/my.anew.insight Dr T FB https://www.facebook.com/drsupatratovar ANEW FB https://www.facebook.com/my.anew.insight Dr T LInkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsupatratovar/ Dr T Threads https://www.threads.net/@drsupatratovar ANEW Threads https://www.threads.net/@my.anew.insight Dr. TikTock https://www.tiktok.com/@drsupatratovar ANEW TokTock https://www.tiktok.com/@my.anew.insight Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@my.anew.insight

Dr. D's Links:

www.doctordarianparker.com

Time Stamps:

00:00 The Misconceptions of Weight Loss and Exercise

00:48 The Dangers of Extreme Dieting and Exercise

02:31 Listening to Your Body Over Gym Culture

03:50 The Pressure on Fitness Professionals

07:32 The Historical Context of Diet and Gym Culture

14:05 A Holistic Approach to Fitness

19:27 The Reality of Gym Culture and Social Media

29:51 The Sexualization of Fitness

30:51 Integrity vs. Profit in Fitness

31:54 Finding Fulfillment in Helping Others

34:28 The Protein Myth

37:19 Environmental and Ethical Concerns

38:08 The Impact of Gym Culture

48:09 The Influence of Personal Choices

51:13 Hope for the Future: Gen Z

52:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts