--- title: Group Fitness Blog | AFAA (2) description: For industry leading information on a wide range of group exercise topics, read any of our carefully crafted blog posts. 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Most get into the profession to help and connect others to their fitness goals. But sometimes, we Group ... [READ MORE](https://blog.afaa.com/group-fitness-cues) [share](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.afaa.com%2Fgroup-fitness-cues) [Tweet](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.afaa.com%2Fgroup-fitness-cues) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/) ![group fitness instructor leading a workout](https://blog.afaa.com/hubfs/why-group-fitness-is-important.jpg) ### [Why Getting a Certification Will Make You a Better Fitness Instructor](https://blog.afaa.com/why-a-certification-will-make-you-a-better-fitness-instructor) Group exercise has gained popularity as more people find it fun and engaging. This is usually because of the group mentality. Participants challenge themselves more, work harder, and are committed to ... 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Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. It was originally named ... [READ MORE](https://blog.afaa.com/creating-pilates-workouts-for-seniors) [share](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.afaa.com%2Fcreating-pilates-workouts-for-seniors) [Tweet](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.afaa.com%2Fcreating-pilates-workouts-for-seniors) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/) ![relaxed woman doing mindfulness meditation](https://blog.afaa.com/hubfs/mindfulness-fitness-center.jpg) ### [Navigating Fitness Re-Entry with Mindfulness](https://blog.afaa.com/navigating-fitness-re-entry-with-mindfulness) Many group fitness professionals are navigating the current unknowns of the COVID-19 virus and fitness center reopening. The following questions might sound familiar to those in the planning and ... [READ MORE](https://blog.afaa.com/navigating-fitness-re-entry-with-mindfulness) [share](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.afaa.com%2Fnavigating-fitness-re-entry-with-mindfulness) [Tweet](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.afaa.com%2Fnavigating-fitness-re-entry-with-mindfulness) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/) ![woman doing a cool-down exercise](https://blog.afaa.com/hubfs/fitness-girl-hands-374694.jpg) ### [7 Cool Down Exercises to do After a Group Fitness Class](https://blog.afaa.com/7-cool-down-exercises-to-do-after-a-group-fitness-class) Here you are, at the end of another amazing class. You have given your participants your heart and soul over the last 50 minutes and can see the results in their tired smiles and accomplished looks. ... [READ MORE](https://blog.afaa.com/7-cool-down-exercises-to-do-after-a-group-fitness-class) [share](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.afaa.com%2F7-cool-down-exercises-to-do-after-a-group-fitness-class) [Tweet](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.afaa.com%2F7-cool-down-exercises-to-do-after-a-group-fitness-class) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/) ![](https://blog.afaa.com/hubfs/iStock-1128693163.jpg) ### [Tips From Angie - What is perfectionism and how does it hold us back? Part 1](https://blog.afaa.com/tips-from-angie-what-is-perfectionism-and-how-does-it-hold-us-back-part-1) Part I- What is perfectionism and how does it hold us back? Do you feel like nothing you accomplish is good enough? Do you worry about making mistakes, or procrastinate on projects? If you answered ... [READ MORE](https://blog.afaa.com/tips-from-angie-what-is-perfectionism-and-how-does-it-hold-us-back-part-1) [share](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.afaa.com%2Ftips-from-angie-what-is-perfectionism-and-how-does-it-hold-us-back-part-1) [Tweet](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.afaa.com%2Ftips-from-angie-what-is-perfectionism-and-how-does-it-hold-us-back-part-1) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/) ![woman lying on her back doing restorative yoga](https://blog.afaa.com/hubfs/restorative-yoga.jpg) ### [Restorative Yoga: Finding Peace in a Stressful World](https://blog.afaa.com/restorative-yoga) Originally appeared in the Spring 2020 Issue of American Fitness Magazine People tend to measure themselves and their goals against certain metrics, some of which may be arbitrary. It’s quite common ... 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