Problem: Article: Most gyms set their class times beforehand and require fitness instructors to stay within that frame, usually an hour or hour and a half. Plan a set number of exercises to do during the class and time how long it takes you to go through the routine. Adjust your schedule as needed to fit the time frame. Keep in mind that you'll need to allow time for helping your students or correcting their form. Get blood pumping, do dynamic stretches, and do range of motion exercises before and after your class's main exercises to help prevent your clients from straining muscles or burning out. Schedule in at least 5-10 minutes of warm ups and cool downs for a balanced workout. You might, for example, do stretches, jumping jacks, jump rope, squats, or pushups. How long your warm ups and cool downs are depends on the workout intensitythe tougher the workout, the longer both should be. Save static stretches for the cool down of your workout. Songs with repetitive, lively beats will be better at motivating your clients than, say, a crooning guitar solo. Make a playlist of songs that will last throughout the entire workout and distract your class from how their bodies feel. If you don't know what to include, try searching a music streaming site like Pandora, Spotify, or YouTube. Many classes have prescribed music playlists that you can download for a fee. Look for companies, such as Power music, that compile exercise class playlists with specific beats per minute that progress through an entire workout. If possible, start some music and turn on your microphone at least 5-10 minutes before the class starts. This will help the class atmosphere feel friendly and inviting from the start. If any regulars come in early, ask them if they want to help set up so they feel involved. Before the class comes in, start your playlist on your laptop or phone to make sure it runs smoothly. Always bring a back-up device (like a CD) in case your first option doesn't work.
Summary: Time your routine to make sure it fits within your class frame. Plan warm ups and cool downs into your routine. Make a playlist of catchy songs with a strong beat. Set up about 10 minutes before the class begins. Check for technical difficulties before you start the class.

Problem: Article: Having a high vertical jump will enable you to be a more formidable player, giving you an advantage over your opponent. Achieve high jumping with plyometrics, which are movements that are completed with a lot of force very quickly. Measuring your current jump height will give you a good indication of how much you are improving. To measure your height: Ask someone to observe you. Jump up as high as you can next to a wall while reaching your arms upward. Have your observer mark on the wall how high you jumped and measure the height. You can also put a bit of chalk on your hands. As you jump up against a wall, extend your arm upward and touch the wall at the highest point you can reach. Measure that height. Use a surface that is about 2 feet off the ground, such as a jump box or bench. Face the box and jump on it with both feet landing flat and balanced. Do 3 sets of 20 repetitions every day. When this height becomes easy for you, add more height and challenge yourself further. Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart and hold 10-pound weights in each hand at your sides. Bend your knees and jump up in the air. At the same time, shrug your shoulders to help lift the weights. Land back down with both feet firmly balanced on the floor. Complete 3 sets of 25 repetitions every day. When this weight becomes easy, increase your weights in 5-poumd increments. Alternately, use a medicine ball instead of weights. Lift the ball above your head as you jump up. Bring the ball back to your chest when you land on the ground. In between other exercises, jump rope as quickly as possible for 30-second intervals. This will not only improve your ability to jump quickly and with height, but it will also improve your endurance and cardio performance. Training your leg muscles will help you jump higher with more force. Do squats, deadlift weight training, and other strength training for your legs 2-3 times a week. After spending two weeks on these types of jump training exercises, re-measure your jump height to see how much you have improved. If you haven't improved as much as you'd like, keep working at these drills.
Summary: Measure your current vertical jump height. Jump onto a box or bench. Do jump shrugging. Try jump roping. Strengthen your leg muscles. Re-measure your jump height after 2 weeks.

Problem: Article: if you're a smoker. There's no known direct connection between smoking and goiters, but quitting will at the very least be great for your overall health. It's possible that quitting might also make it easier for you to bring your hormones into balance, which in turn might reduce existing goiters or prevent future ones. Whether your goiter shrinks or not after you quit, you can take pride in achieving an important health goal. levels to balance your hormones. Excessive stress may throw your hormones out of balance, so it's conceivable (if unproven) that it may contribute to goiters. Regardless, reducing excessive stress will do wonders for your overall physical and emotional health. Stress-relief techniques can include activities like meditation, yoga, mindfulness practices, prayer, physical exercise, and spending time with friends. Basically, find what works for you and stick with it. Once again, this is a healthy lifestyle change that has only a tangential (at best) connection to goiters. However, getting an adequate amount of high-quality sleep is most certainly good for you overall, so it's not a stretch to think it may provide some benefits toward goiter reduction and/or prevention. There is also evidence that not getting enough sleep can affect the production of thyroid hormones. Simple steps toward sleeping better include creating a comfortable sleeping environment, following a consistent sleep routine, and turning off all screens (TV, phone, etc.) at least an hour before bedtime. The average adult should aim for 6-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night. While there are some foods you may need to emphasize or avoid based on your iodine needs, an overall healthy diet may be beneficial in promoting better thyroid health. Likewise, it's possible (but not certain) that eating smaller, more frequent meals might maintain hormonal balance better and therefore combat goiters. Emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats in your diet, and reduce your intake of added sugars, unhealthy fats, and processed foods.
Summary:
Stop smoking Reduce your stress Get more and better sleep to improve your overall health. Eat a healthy diet and focus on smaller meals.