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I didn’t plan this post. I planned a round of golf.

But every time I bent down, squatted, or turned through a swing last night, I saw the exercise hiding inside the movement. So here’s three moments from the course paired with the strength work that builds them, straight from an upcoming EverFLEXED release.

This is exactly why we program for the 45+ population the way we do. Real life doesn’t ask you to isolate a muscle. It asks you to rotate, hinge, and balance, often all at once. Train it that way.

More on this release soon. Comment EverFlexed if you want a sample of the workout.

Hashtag stack: #EverFLEXED #FitProProgramming #GroupFitness #FunctionalStrength #agingactive

That swing lives almost entirely in the transverse plane. One heavy dumbbell, one reverse wood chop, and you’re training the exact rotational power your body needs to load and release through impact. Same pattern. Added resistance. That’s how you build a swing that holds up on hole 18.

Reading the line → Loaded Squat with Rotation
Squatting down to check your line asks for hip mobility, ankle range, and thoracic rotation all at once. Take that same position: feet externally rotated, full depth, medium load, then reach one arm overhead while you rotate and track it with your eyes. You’re not just building squat strength. You’re building the exact shape your body takes on the green.

Grab a kettlebell. First rep: back foot stays grounded. Second rep: lift that back leg and move through the sagittal plane. Now you’re training the hip hinge and single-leg stability that keep you from tipping over every time you bend down to grab your ball.

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Learn. Teach. Lead.
Build the skills and confidence to become an acac Essential Reformer Instructor through hands-on training focused on technique, coaching, cueing, and member experience. Join us Sept. 25-27 & Oct. 2-4 at acac West Chester for $499, with select participants having the opportunity to join the acac Pilates instructor team. Email abbiea@acac.com to learn more or register.

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Ten years. These are the Master Trainers that have made me the instructor I am today. How lucky I am to bring my team every year and learn and grow! Thank you @scwmania for providing fitness professionals education 💕 Some of the best memories were made in Atlanta 💕

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That’s a wrap on Summit in the Sun 2026, and we’re still smiling. ☀️

Three days filled with morning workouts, CEU sessions, lunch and learn panels, poolside fitness and friendships, and a community of instructors who brought energy to every single moment. This weekend was everything we hoped it would be and so much more!

None of it happens without our incredible sponsors. Thank you to:

☀️ @yourreformer for the on-site reformer we moved on all weekend
 ☀️ @arketafitness for sharing studio management tools for businesses of every size. We loved having Abby and Sailor!
 ☀️ @fitradio for a special 90s Retro Rumble event mix and THREE months free for every attendee
 ☀️ @fitbodiesinc for presenting the teaching vacation experience plus exclusive Summit rates. Thank you, Debbie!
 ☀️ @wegym_fit for our beautiful on-site equipment. Planning a pop-up event? WeGym has equipment lockers in multiple locations to rent!
 ☀️ @coach360news for connecting instructors to studios, gyms, and opportunities. Thank you, Kathleen, for your passion for this industry!
 ☀️ @flexmvmtfitness for a L and XL Flex Kord set for every attendee
 ☀️ @shopstakt for exclusive discounts on the mat that folds, stacks, and does it all
 ☀️ @swairhair for our exclusive post-workout refresh
 ☀️ @rollgahealth for mini rollers that melted away muscle tension
 ☀️ @perform_better for resistance bands and Pilates balls
 ☀️ @betterbuzz for gift cards to incredible coffee
 ☀️ White Rabbit Energy and @onceuponacoconut for poolside refreshments while DJ Shawn brought the music
 ☀️ Vista Fitness for the Gliding discs we moved with in sessions

Thank you to the @wigwamresort for over-the-top service, amazing meals, and a stunning space to learn, network, and relax.

📸 Thank you @vanhattenphoto for spending the weekend with us and capturing the feeling of it all so beautifully!

And last but not least - thank you to our incredible attendees! Your energy, the friendships you built, and your love for what you do made this weekend unforgettable. YOU are the heart of this community, and we love having you in our @fitproprogramming family! Drop a ☀️ below to stay connected!

We can’t wait to see you next year! 🌴

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When your job is something that you love doing, it doesn’t feel like work at all!
I just spent the most fabulous weekend learning and recharging with some of the greatest in the fitness industry! I am so blessed to be able to work alongside all of these superstars!
Every single one of them has the highest level of professionalism, in addition to the biggest hearts for people! They are all truly seeking to help others do, and be their best! I’m honored to be a part of this group of leaders and friends, and thankful for the opportunities it gives me.
I’m blessed by the friendships that we all share, and I absolutely cannot wait until next year, to do it all again!!
Thank you, FitPro Programming for putting together this annual Summit in the Sun!🌞
#summitinthesun #fitness #fitnesslife

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I have been looking forward to this weekend for SO long and it is finally here. 🌵

There is something about being in a room full of fitness instructors who just GET it — the ones who love this work as much as you do, who have been in your shoes, who make you feel like the best version of yourself as a teacher and as a person.

That’s what this weekend is about for me. New education to share, so much to learn from this group, and old friends I haven’t seen in way too long and new ones I haven’t met yet.

If you’re here at the Wigwam with us — come find me. I want to hug your neck.

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What a wonderful day teaching at an aquatic fitness event at @acacrva which some amazingly talented mermaids.

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Ready to lead the ride?

CoreFit Cycle Instructor Training powered by Schwinn is coming up on Saturday, July 18, and it is built for instructors who want to coach with more confidence, clarity, and purpose.

From bike fit and cycling science to class design, music, motivation, and communication, this training gives you the tools to create rides that connect with every rider in the room.

Take the next step in your instructor journey.

Register now through the link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/071826flcg-corefit-cycle-instructor-training-powered-by-schwinn-registration-1984973514215?aff=oddtdtcreator

#SchwinnIndoorCycling #CoreFitCycle #IndoorCycling #CycleInstructor #FitnessInstructor Ready to lead the ride?

CoreFit Cycle Instructor Training powered by Schwinn is coming up on Saturday, July 18, and it is built for instructors who want to coach with more confidence, clarity, and purpose.

From bike fit and cycling science to class design, music, motivation, and communication, this training gives you the tools to create rides that connect with every rider in the room.

Take the next step in your instructor journey.

Register now through the link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/071826flcg-corefit-cycle-instructor-training-powered-by-schwinn-registration-1984973514215?aff=oddtdtcreator

#SchwinnIndoorCycling #CoreFitCycle #IndoorCycling #CycleInstructor #FitnessInstructor

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✨ PROP PURPOSE > PROP OVERLOAD ✨
At Barre Above we have a few guiding principles when it comes to using props in class:
✔️ Does it add value to the exercise — or distract from it?�✔️ Does it elevate the outcome of the series?�✔️ Can students utilize it safely and effectively?
In this reel, you’ll see how one simple yoga block can completely change the experience:�▪️ Bringing the floor closer during push-ups�▪️ Elevating the front foot to increase glute activation�▪️ Supporting lifted heels for better alignment and accessibility�▪️ Creating slight instability to challenge balance + proprioception
Props should never feel random. They should create intention, progression, support, and challenge. 💥
This Saturday in Barre Above Level 2, we’re diving deeper into:�✨ Small prop integration�✨ Ideal applications + modifications�✨ Programming + periodization strategies�✨ How to create smarter, more effective barre experiences
Who else loves using props with PURPOSE in their classes? 👇
#BarreAbove #BarreInstructor #GroupFitnessInstructor #BarreWorkout #FitnessEducation

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You + us = HERE, next month 🌴

Summit in the Sun FitPro Retreat ☀️
📅 June 25–28
📍 @wigwamresort, Litchfield Park, AZ

We’ve been busy behind the scenes curating something really special—packed with incredible sessions, thoughtful details, and elevated experiences all weekend long 💫

Huge thank you to our amazing event sponsors: @fitradio, @arketafitness, @fitbodiesinc, @swairhair, @wegym_fit, and @flexmvmtfitness… with even more rolling in and surprises still to come 👀🎁

It’s going to be an unforgettable few days, and we truly can’t wait to experience it all together 🤍

Spots are limited and filling fast—secure yours right now by registering through the link in our bio or at FitProProgramming.com/Sun 🔗

We can’t wait to see you SO soon! ✨

💚 @fitproprogramming Team

#fitnessretreat #fitnesseducation #groupfitnessinstructor #groupfitnessclasses #fitnessinstructors

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Do you use Flex Kords in your @barreabove Above classes? I love how seamlessly they let you dial intensity up or down, support your balance—or challenge it when you’re ready
If you’ve been thinking about getting certified, join me this Sunday (the 26th) at the University of Minnesota! We are also looking to add two new Program Specialists in the area—reach out if you’re ready for the next step.
Not in the Midwest? No worries—there are plenty of opportunities to get certified over the next 6 months. Check the link in bio!

#barre #barreworkout #barreabove #pilatesinspired #lowimpactworkout fitnessmotivation workoutmotivation functionalfitness mindbodyfitness

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Officially mat Pilates certified🤍
Beyond grateful for this opportunity!!

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