Want to be a Group Fitness Instructor?

Have you ever wondered how your favourite Group Fitness Instructors started their journey?  

We asked Ray Otene (Body Pump) just that!! 

Why did you decide to do your training to become an instructor? 

I had just moved back to Brisbane after living in Cairns for two years. While I was living up there, I managed an Anytime Fitness club. When we needed covers for our group fitness classes, I would jump in to help out and I ended up falling in love with it! When I moved to Brisbane, I was lucky enough to get the chance to begin my GFI journey with Goodlife and decided to give it a go!

What is your highlight so far in doing the training and mentoring at Goodlife? 

The highlight so far has been running my first class on my own! I was on such a high for hours afterwards and seeing the smiling faces of members once the class was over made me feel on top of the world!

What do you love about group fitness? 

Group Fitness is a way of connecting with people. I've always been someone who loves being part of a community. Whether it be training, work etc. Being a GFI you can connect with so many people and create a little community in the room. You can connect with each member and give them an experience that is pushing them to better themselves all while seeing them have fun and enjoy it!  

Who inspired or encouraged you to do your training? 

My group fitness manager AND mentor, Sue Greener! Ever since starting my GFI journey with Sue, she has gone above and beyond for me! She has so much powerful knowledge and experience within the industry that I have been able to take on board! She has given me an amazing amount of support that I will forever be thankful for! 

Ever thought about becoming a group fitness instructor and getting paid to sweat? If so, click here and register your details to get started.