RECIPE: Ha Ha Healthy Customized Chocolate Candy

Sometimes you just want some candy. You might have particular tastes or dietary concerns. It's fun and easy to customize your yummy concoction!

Ingredients:
Your choice of chocolate, nuts, fruit, Himalayan salt...

I used dark chocolate, raisins, currants, walnuts and Himalayan salt.

Directions:
I use a toaster oven. It makes it so easy. Put aluminum foil on a toaster oven tray. Layout all ingredients evenly on tray and place chocolate on top. Put in toaster oven on 115 or less for about 10 minutes. The chocolate will melt and you can blend all the ingredients together. Then place the tray with the gooey concoction in the fridge. In about 30 minutes, you have your candy. Just lift the foil off the tray and carefully crack the chocolate off into pieces. Store in a dry container. Enjoy.

Dealing with Angry Face: How to Become a Fitness Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor, Aerobics Instructor

Dealing with Angry Face: How to Become a Fitness Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor, Aerobics Instructor

Hello I'm Coach Lana and I've been working in the fitness industry since 1999 and I'm going to give you a few pointers to help you deal with that member in class that gives you the angry, I hate you look.

The first thing you need to get comfortable with is, it's not all about you. When you are teaching class and most folks are smiling, hooting, hollering and having a great time, do not fixate on the one student that is giving you a weird look. Every class is going to have one or two.

Second, you have no idea what kind of day, week, month or year that person has had. It may have taken every ounce of energy to get to your class and cracking a smile is just too much to ask. Be ok with that. Plus, that may be their fitness personality. They are all business when working out. Let it go.

Third, try to connect. Make sure to look every member in the eye at least once during the class and smile. Give them a thumbs up or verbal compliment that they are doing good.

Fourth, never pressure them to smile or make noise if they do not want to. It's ok to encourage the class as a whole to smile and make noise, but never ever single out a member. Making them insecure and uncomfortable may scare them away from working out.

Lastly, connect again. As a practice you should show up to class early and leave late so you can connect with your members. Find out their names and talk with them. What is going on in their lives? They may surprise you.

I remember a specific lady that took my classes. She was always in the front row center. Every day she scowled at me and looked like she wanted to kill me. I thought she hated me. One day after class we got to talking and she told me how much she loved my class, she was all smiles and happiness. But, when she worked out, she was all business and scowls. So, it's not all about you or me.

Thanks for watching, please like, thumbs up, plus, comment on my video. I would greatly appreciate it. If you want to contact me: holt.lana@gmail.com

Gangnam Style Choreography - Simplified for Zumba Fitness Class

No copyright infringement intended. I do not own the rights to this song.

I'm sharing my version of the Gangnam Style PSY choreography with my students that would like to practice it at home. I do not make any money from these videos. I only share them because it makes my students happy.

I'm sharing some aerobic dance choreography for my students, for me, so I don't forget it, and for anyone that wants some ideas. This is just for fun. Yes, I mess up and space out sometime and I look like a crazy person. I simplified this choreography. Please LIKE my FAN page (http://facebook.com/coachlana), where I'm going to keep uploading videos like this. I would really appreciate it.

Your Audition: How to Become a Fitness Instructor

Your Audition: How to Become a Fitness Instructor

If you want to teach group exercise, you are probably going to have to audition to get the job. Don’t stress, with a little preparation you will be ready to shine. Any reputable club is not going to hand over their most prized possession, their members, without verifying you can handle it.

Every club has different requirements of their instructors, so it’s very important to know what is expected of you. Before you audition, try to find out what they expect from you. Do they want an introduction, a warm up, how much of the class are you going to show them, do they want to see a cool down and stretch, will you be showing 5 minutes or a whole class, will it be one on one with the manager or will you actually be leading a live class? No matter what you find out, be ready for the unexpected, roll with the punches and always have a smile on your face and a good attitude.

Practice for your audition. Try to find an experienced instructor that will help you practice. Use your friends and family as guinea pigs. Ask everyone for feedback and how you did. Be humble, take the feedback and make adjustments. If you practice on your own, try to practice in the room you will be auditioning. Make is real. Talk loud, project, smile, make eye contact with your fake class and go through your audition as if it’s really occurring.

Dress the part. If you are auditioning for a format that has logo wear or a color theme, wear it. Make sure you look camera ready. What is meant by that is full makeup, hair done perfect, outfit clean, neat and flattering. Also be sure to wear your outfit to practice in prior to the audition. You want to make sure it moves and feels right when you are teaching.

Your audition starts the minute you leave your home or work. You never know if the manager auditioning you is in the car next to you. Bring your supporting documentation and copies. Make it easy for the manager. Don’t make them have to make the copies. Supporting documents may include: copies of all your certifications and trainings, CPR card, drivers license, Social Security card, etc. Arrive at least 15 minutes early. You don’t have to check in, you just want to make sure you are not even a minute late. Treat everyone with respect and courtesy from each member you see to the front desk staff. The manager may ask the front desk what their first impression of you was.

During the audition, remember to have fun. This is just another opportunity to shine and gain experience. So no matter what happens, smile and enjoy yourself. Be lighthearted and let the small stuff go.

After the audition, thank the manager for allowing you to audition and be sure to send them a thank you note. Find out from them when they will be getting back to you and when you can follow up with them.

Once you are done, pat yourself on the back. You did it. No matter the outcome, it’s another experience under your belt.

If you have any questions about becoming a fitness instructor, please feel free to contact me coachlana@beachbodycoach.com