"There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come"
- Wayne Dyer

by Victoria Johnson,
Dance Diva, Fitness Queen and most importantly a Gift from God to be used in the World to serve others.

As the millennium approaches, I get so excited I can’t contain myself sometimes. We are so privileged to be living and sharing our passion for physical movement with the world during this monumental time in history. I’ll l bet some of you thought you wouldn’t make it this far. You know what I’m talking about. There have been those days when you did not want to walk through those studio doors only to hear someone say to you, "Please don’t play that tape, I hate it!" AHHHHHHH

Well, you made it, the storm is over. The dreadful days of teaching are over. After you go through this Dynamix catalog and equip yourself for this year, you will never have to experience another "bad" class again! You now have the opportunity to set the stage for great teaching experiences. You have the opportunity to become positive force in the fitness universe. You can make the choice to get on board as we work to Unify Fitness.

That’s right, Unify Fitness. We are starting to divide and judge each other’s classes, programs, clothes, music, etc. STOP! That is not constructive. It is time for us to become like the other great industries and Unite. It is time for us to Quit dividing and start Unifying Fitness.

Victoria's AEROBIC CREED ATTITUDE. Be Positive! Enthusiasm. Spread it around. Rhythm. Rhythm means balance. We need it in all areas of our lives. Optimism. We are blessed to be alive. Believe. In yourself and others. Inspiration. Help others achieve their goals Compassion. For your fellow man. Sincerity. Mean it when you say it

We have become too consumed about what’s wrong with moves and choreography, music bpm, etc. Let’s focus instead on whats’ right, what we have accomplished, how many people we have served, How many lives we have positively influenced. How can you touch one more person tomorrow. How can I make my class feel special and appreciated. Here’s a tip; Sell the benefit before you do something new.

Several years ago, I started integrating Vertical Floorwork not my class. I asked them if they would like to have beautiful graceful lines like a dancer and they said "yes" I asked them if they would like to learn one of the most effective moves that the Dancers in New York did and they said "Yes" Then I asked their permission if I could show them at the end of the cardio segment before we went to the floor for abs and they shouted a resounding "YES". Well, by the end of he class they were all curious, even the guys. After the cardio, I started to cool down and go the floor and they just about jumped me and begged me to show them the move. I pretended to have forgotten about the move just to test their interest level.

You attract what you are. If you are burned out. Change IT! Get turned on, Get some New tapes, invest in videotapes and watch them when you need a new idea. Don’t just watch it and think because a move looks familiar it has no value, watch it with all of your senses, listen with your eyes closed and pick up new verbal cueing techniques, learn and share the language in the video, feel each move as you practice and teach the motion, listen to the music interpretation process, look at the presenter’s expressions, facial expressions and body language. For a twenty dollar bill you can get an education in just about any type of movement. Presenters and multi- media instructors have spent years learning and training and perfecting a craft, honor and respect that investment by sharing the skill, kinesthetic technology and expertise with your classes.

Want to learn more about Victoria Johnson? Check out this month's fitness professional profile by Fitlink.com the Largest Aerobic and Fitness Professional Ezine on the web...

Other ways to get fired up and turned on to teach are to go out dancing, take a dance class, go to a Broadway show, or visit a comedy club get energized, we are powerful force in to the world. Let’s employ our power and strength and use it for the greater good of mankind.

You are a magnet. You attract what you are. Do your best and give your best from the heart and you will see immeasurable success. Inside and outside. Success is defined as seeing the fruit of your labor prosper. You reap what you sow. Sow seeds of service and gratitude. Stop criticizing other instructors, programs and concepts. Start encouraging all kinds of movement. Continue praising all instructors, personal trainers and yoga teachers, etc. for having the courage and heart to stand in front of others and take a stand for our industry by teaching and sharing their preferred form of fitness. Let’s unite our industry and do a greater service. Once we multiply our efforts we will reap an abundant harvest of health, prosperity and success.

God Bless,
VJ

Special Note:
I want to thank Mark Hoffman for allowing me to share my passion for dance, music and fitness with the industry. I have admired your professionalism, vision and spirit in this industry from the beginning. You are a true leader, and a great role model. Keep crankin’ out the great tunes that keep us movin’!

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