YES!! I LOVED PiYo so much and wanted to share this program with my community that I got certified to teach it! In my area, there are no LIVE PiYo programs so I thought, it's such a great program to not have.
What is PiYo again?
So PiYo (pronounced pie-yo), is a program that's inspired by both yoga and pilates. BUT with a TWIST! You know how in yoga, there's some background meditation type music to help calm you, or you chant ohm to help you relax. Well... there's music but its more bouncy and uplifting to help get you pumped! So it has a lot of moves inspired by yoga such as sun salutations, downward and upward dogs.... etc. This helps you with getting the flexibility training that everyone should be getting!! (yes... you runners and triathletes and body builders should get on it!). This is also inspired by pilates as well to give you the core strength to help you in every day movements and just to make yourself stronger! So what's the difference between just taking a yoga or a pilates class. Well this incorporates all 3 things.... 1. Flexibility
2) Strength
3) CARDIO
So PiYo was created by Chalene Johnson who started these programs in the gym. You can probably find some Live PiYo classes near you because it's becoming really popular now. She now has sold her product to Beachbody and if you can't find a Live PiYo class near you, you can order the at home PiYo program so you won't miss out! If you're interested, you can always message me for details.
So the day started with me and my fellow coach, Melinda and we were so committed, we made the 4 hours drive to Kingsley, GA the day before! I'm glad I had somebody to keep me occupied!
Certification started the next day at 9am. The course was led by Master Trainer Randi Burke. She is hilarious and it was pretty awesome because this was her first certification class that she taught! Bravo on doing such an excellent job and I'm honored to have been in your class. Got to meet a lot of people also getting certified. It was a great mix of people that ranged from expert fitness instructors all the way to people who just want to learn more about PiYo and get certified! We had an ice breaker in which we had to come up with an adjective that had the same letter as our first name. Mine being "M", I chose "Manic" Melanie lol. So most people might know, i'm just hyper and probably have undiagnosed ADD. It's hard for me to focus on ONE thing and I'm constantly getting so many ideas in my head, I just wanna do everything all at once. Well, it works and it doesn't :-) Then, we went into the studio room where we started to learn the Master Class and learn the choreography. That was the first time we got to listen to what the music would be for the LIVE PiYo Class. OMG I LOVED the music!! It went so well with the moves and each section for the PiYo class. It was amazing.... and it gave my body an awesome workout!!
One thing I learned about myself since this will be my first time teaching a class, is being able to do moves and give cues haha!! "manic" Melanie will need some practice, but PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT right?! I'm glad I have some rhythm so just listening to the music and feeling the rhythm definitely helps! Now I just have to work on giving commands and paying attention to my students as I am flowing through the moves. I loved that I got out of my comfort zone and took this certification course. It's easier to do when you have passion for something. And helping others and sharing this program is definitely something that I want to do!
Look for me and this girl here to teach a LIVE PiYo Class near you!! We're in the Augusta, GA area... Be on the LOOKOUT!!!
Here is a sneak peak at what to expect. I'm practicing the choreography to the music. I just LOVE it!!!
Not near me for a LIVE Class? NO PROBLEM!!! You can still get the at-home PiYo program from me to do in the comfort of your own home :-)
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