Group Fitness Real Talk

About Group Fitness Real Talk

Feel like being a Group Fitness Instructor is a lot tougher than it used to be? You’re not alone! From being thrown into virtual classes to seeing ‘fitness models’ everywhere and watching the rise of the boutique studio, it’s easy to see why you might feel overwhelmed and struggling to find your place as an Instructor. But we’re here to help. Host Will Brereton has worked in Group Fitness for over 20 years as an International Presenter for Les Mills and Beachbody and now runs his own Group Fitness brand SH1FT Fitness. He’s seen it all and he’s ready to get REAL about what it’s like to be a Group Fitness Instructor in 2022. Join Will and as he interviews some of the biggest names in Group Fitness about the topics that others shy away from. Each episode will provide you with tips, advice, stories, inspiration and a lot of real talk to help you not only survive, but thrive in the world of Group Fitness in 2022 and beyond.

Publisher

SH1FT Fitness

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Sept 2020

Latest episode

22 May 2025

Latest episodes

77 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 May 2025

   The New Group Fitness Reality w’ Rachel Holmes

   Will Brereton interviews group fitness pioneer Rachel Holmes about the evolving landscape of pre-choreography, instructor education, and the rise of Pilates.

2. 

   10 Apr 2025

   FREE Certification For Life? The Program That's Disrupting Group Fitness

   Will Brereton, founder of SH1FT Fitness, discusses SkillSync, a program eliminating certification costs for group fitness instructors, in this interview.

3. 

   28 Mar 2025

   Social Media Reality Check: What Actually Works

   Host Will Brereton interviews fitness professionals about navigating social media's impact on class attendance and identifying genuine growth strategies.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

33,216

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

61 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

53

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

51

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