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Rick Chavez | Trainer | Consultant | Miami

@iamrickchavez

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✅Why I Care More About the Recovery Than the Mistake✅
Every instructor messes up mid-class at some point. That’s not what I watch for when developing talent.

What I watch is the recovery. The most confident instructors don’t hide it — a quick “oh, my bad” and they keep moving. That tiny moment says more about skill than almost anything else.

The instructors who get hired aren’t the ones who never mess up. They’re the ones whose recovery is so smooth nobody even clocks it.

#FitnessInstructor #GroupFitness #InstructorTips #FitnessCoaching #CoachingTips by @iamrickchavez

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‼️ Sidequest Season ‼️
In case you missed it (thanks, algorithm 🙃), I took a chance on a little side quest and applied for @yourshot_usa , a 5-week DJ competition for beginners. And I got picked 🎧🤯

Week 2 is done ✅ We got into the Rekordbox DJ software and started building the sets we’ll play at M2 Miami Beach on October 17–18. It’s starting to feel real.

Huge shoutout to my trainers @andylowe.aka.pinz and @itsdcal . You’ve made every session fun, and I’m soaking up everything I can.

And a big thank you to our host venues @m2_miami and @uncommonmiami as well as our dope sponsors @sonyelectronics , @alphathetausa for taking such good care of us with the equipment for training 🙏

I can’t wait to hear what the other competitors come up with. Everyone’s bringing their own taste and creativity, and it’s going to be a dope event.

‼️Friends, if you want to come through, tickets are coming. Details soon 👀🤯
#YourShotUSA #BeginnerDJ #DJTraining #sonyult by @iamrickchavez

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By the back half of class, form starts to break down — that’s normal. The mistake is not catching it early. Comment FATIGUE and I’ll send you my fatigue-scan checklist.

Knees caving slightly, lower back rounding, shoulders creeping up — these are small and easy to miss when you’re focused on the next block.

Catch it early, offer the regression before it turns into something worse.

#FitnessInstructor #GroupFitness #InstructorTips #FitnessCoaching #CoachingTips by @iamrickchavez

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8 days ago

If life’s been feeling tough and uncomfortable, it’s setting you up for your next big win #dontstop #motivation by @iamrickchavez

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9 days ago

Some instructors treat warm-up like a throwaway — usually newer ones still finding their footing and workout pacing. Comment WARMUP and I’ll send you my warm-up checklist and I’ll send you something that will help you speed that learning curve up!

The war up is your first chance to set tone, preview what’s coming, and see how people are actually moving today — before weight’s even in their hands.

That’s information you can use to cue proactively instead of reacting later.

#FitnessInstructor #GroupFitness #InstructorTips #FitnessCoaching #CoachingTips taken in Miami, Florida by @iamrickchavez

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11 days ago

“Cindy” WOD Challenge 💪

@tomholland2013 claims 28 rounds. @staceyervinjr put up 23. My record going in was 25 — so I stepped up to try to beat it. Thanks for throwing out the challenge, Stacey 🙏🙌🏻💪🏼

5 Pull-Ups
10 Push-Ups
15 Air Squats
AMRAP in 20 minutes

Final score: 24 rounds + 5 pull-ups + 1 push-up.

Your turn — think you can beat 24? Do the workout, tag me by Sunday, and show me what you got 👇 by @iamrickchavez

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12 days ago

Ever notice how some instructors only ever seem to talk to the front row? If you are an instructor, comment EYES and I’ll send you my eye contact rotation guide.

It’s not intentional, it’s habit. Eye contact defaults to whoever’s engaging back, and the back corners get overlooked class after class.

Build a rotation into your cueing — shift your eye line every 60-90 seconds, and move toward the section you’re scanning so it actually lands.

#FitnessInstructor #GroupFitness #InstructorTips #FitnessCoaching #CoachingTips by @iamrickchavez

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13 days ago

Yesterday, we hosted @stayfit305 Fall Sweat at @joiabeach and boy was it a blast!

8 amazing workouts led by 8 of Miami’s top instructors across 2 stages

@lordlaflare @nnekathashaka @live_life_fiercely @vinyasawave @clementina.cardana @alejandroforbes @nikkidelucafitness @soycarlostorres_

All of which brought big energy and the most positive and welcoming vibes ever! It doesn’t happen without you guys and it also doesn’t happen without our amazing vendors enhancing the experience for the hundreds of guests in attendance

@powerade_us @a1rwater @liveowyn @redbullusa @redbull @iamrecvr @facesoffitness2026 @authenrunning @kendrascott @pinkelephantcoffeee

Catch you guys at our next event! 😎🫡 by @iamrickchavez

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15 days ago

Same energy every class regardless of headcount? That’s a mistake more instructors make than they realize.

A packed room feeds off the crowd. A smaller room doesn’t have that automatic buildup — walk in already cranked and it can feel forced.

Meet the room where it’s at first. Build connection, then bring people up with you. That’s what makes 5 people in a room built for 40 still feel full.

#FitnessInstructor #GroupFitness #InstructorTips #FitnessCoaching #CoachingTips by @iamrickchavez

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19 days ago

THE STRENGTH EDIT ⚡️

We’re turning up the energy at SLS LUX Brickell the fall with THE FALL EDIT.

Join Heartspace Collective x SLS LUX Brickell for 60 minutes of strength + endurance led by Rick Chavez (@iamrickchavez) — a full-body, athletic, high-energy experience designed to challenge you, build power, and leave you feeling stronger.

With over 15 years of elite fitness experience, Rick is a Master Instructor + Talent Development Lead for Barry’s and an International Master Trainer for Technogym. He’s built his reputation on sessions that are challenging, personal, and genuinely fun.

Expect energy, expert coaching + real connection.

TRAIN
60 minutes of strength + endurance with Rick Chavez.

RECOVER
Cold plunge + recovery with Pause Studio.

SCORE
Curated swag + partner giveaways.

WIN
One lucky winner will receive a FREE lululemon shopping experience to choose their perfect outfit. ✨

CONNECT
Explore our wellness market + community partners.

📍 SLS LUX Brickell
📅 September 26
⏰ 10 AM
🎟 Early Bird $25 • Then $30

Come to train. Stay to recover, connect + experience it all.

THE STRENGTH EDIT.
More than a workout. An experience.

SIGN UP ON SWEATPALS USING THE LINK IN OUR BIO! 👆

#MiamiWellness #MiamiFitness #BrickellFitness #MiamiEvents StrengthTrainig taken in SLS LUX Brickell by @iamrickchavez

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22 days ago

Event day is always one of the best days for STAY FIT 305 host @iamrickchavez!

EP 008 | Ft. Rick, Monik, and Molly taken in Miami Beach, Florida by @iamrickchavez

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Be boring by @iamrickchavez

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