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Confessions of a Group X Instructor

Ellen Elisabeth de Werd
Group Fitness
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WARRIOR Group Fitness
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WARRIOR Rhythm

Confessions of a Group X instructor, a podcast for group exercise junkies, and any other oddballs. Meet your host, Ellen de Werd, Creator of the group WARRIOR Rhythm, WARRIOR Strength, WARRIOR Combat, and WARRIOR Revolution group fitness brands. Journey with us through thought-provoking, heartwarming education and inspiration from badass fit pros in the field. Listen, learn, love, and above all la... more

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Janice Jaiks
Founder/Creator of Fitness Fest Conference and Expo; aqua fitness entrepreneur and instructor
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Episode: Get What You Want...How to Break Free From What Holds Us Back
Cassie Mazie
Founder of Bia blends, a gentle energy drink brand
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Episode: Self-Kindness Over Self-Optimization with Guest Cassie Mazie
Sabrina Ursaner
Retreat organizer; runs Camp Be Here Now in the Poconos, Pennsylvania
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Episode: Hosting Retreats & Creating Transformative Experiences Guest: Sabrina Ursaner
Betsy Tanenbaum
Author of Root Down, Rise Up cookbook; collaborator on the project
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Episode: ROOT DOWN, RISE UP... Reimagine, Reinvent, Reestablish Your Relationship with Food
Liz Filippone
Corrective exercise specialist, fitness instructor with a yoga background
Independent/Fitness professional
Episode: Corrective Exercise — Moving Better, Teaching Smarter with Liz Filippone
Nicole Printon
Nutrition Bite segment guest, nutritionist and fitness professional
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Episode: The Ultimate "Pyramid" Scheme with Nicole Printon
Ted Vickey
AI and fitness technology expert; author and speaker
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Episode: Leveraging ChatGPT for Your Fitness Business with Dr. Ted Vickey
Kate Lombardo
Director at Yogarenew
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Episode: 🎙️ Part 2: Money Mindset for Yoga Teachers & Fitness Instructors with Kate Lombardo
Kam Niskach
Doctor of physical therapy, fitness trainer, educator, and entrepreneur
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Episode: The Beachbody Scoop 🍨: Gossip, Gratitude, and Rising from the Ashes with Kam Niskach

Host

Ellen de Werd
Host and creator of WARRIOR fitness brands; longtime group X instructor and studio leader.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Grateful

    Thank you everyone for your love and support for the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WARRIOR Instructors
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this Podcast!!

    I love this podcast so much! It’s great to get a peek behind the curtain of big names and brands in our industry! The short episodes are are so fun because she tackles subjects that happen to ALL of us as instructors! It’s so fun! Great tips, great advice, great podcast! Keep ‘em comin!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zombug
    United States2 years ago
  • It’s just so good

    I look forward to this podcast every week. Ellen has made me laugh, cry and challenged me as an instructor. I have loved the variety of topics. It’s just so good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PEJenni
    United States2 years ago
  • So impressed

    You are so honest, wise, humble and I love all your podcasts.

    Speaking as an multi health club owner of over 40 years and GF Director specifically, your insights are spot on!

    All I can say is Thank You!!💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    everybodys got something
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this Podcast!!

    It’s so fun to hear from all these guests and see behind-the-curtain! As a fitness professional, I love hearing about all different aspects of this field. And it’s so fun to hear all the confessions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zombug
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality insights into studio life, branding, and leadership resonate across experiences.
The host's transparency and storytelling are repeatedly highlighted as strengths.
Guests and topics are diverse, covering entrepreneurship, health, and performance with real-world applicability.
Listeners value candid, authentic conversations and practical tips for growing as group X pros.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Digestible Conversation about GLP1s with Nicole Printon
Q: What should fitness professionals know when supporting clients on GLP-1s?
Be non-judgmental, respect scope of practice, emphasize protein and fiber on meals, encourage good sleep, and help clients structure workouts that preserve muscle while accounting for slower digestion and potential GI side effects.
A Digestible Conversation about GLP1s with Nicole Printon
Q: What about the impact on muscle mass when someone is using GLP-1s, especially during perimenopause?
Muscle mass naturally declines with age and hormonal changes; GLP-1s don't eat away muscle. They can make it harder to sustain muscle unless protein intake is high and resistance training is prioritized to preserve or build muscle.
A Digestible Conversation about GLP1s with Nicole Printon
Q: For someone who has heard of GLP-1s but doesn't understand what they are, how would you explain it simply?
GLP-1s are hormones produced by the body that slow digestion and increase fullness, which helps with reducing overall calorie intake and stabilizing blood glucose, whether you're using a medication or relying on your own GLP-1 production.
Corrective Exercise — Moving Better, Teaching Smarter with Liz Filippone
Q: What are some common movement dysfunctions you see in classrooms and how do you address them?
Common issues include knee valgus during squats, hip hinge problems, forward head posture, and upper cross syndrome; the approach is to start with general cues and mirrors, demonstrate proper form, and then provide group-wide corrections before moving to individual guidance if the problem persists.
Corrective Exercise — Moving Better, Teaching Smarter with Liz Filippone
Q: How would you explain corrective exercise to the lay person?
Corrective exercise uses anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics to identify and fix movement compensations and imbalances, with the goal of improving overall movement quality in daily life as well as workouts.

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Audience tends to be fitness professionals and studio operators who want practical, battle-tested tactics for group X instruction, program design, and business growth. Episodes frequently cover mindset, entrepreneurship, practical coaching tips, and wellness topics that affect instructors' careers and client outcomes, from pelvic floor health to menopause, retreats, branding, and ethics in programming. The show often features guest experts and veteran practitioners sharing actionable takeaways, candid career stories, and behind-the-scenes considerations that help listeners elevate their classes, scale studios, or launch new ventures. A standout thread is a candid, experience-driven approach to leadership, community-building, and personal re... more

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2. Cassie Mazie
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4. Betsy Tanenbaum
5. Liz Filippone
6. Nicole Printon
7. Ted Vickey
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