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Welcome to the True40® Studio Instructor Portal. Here, you will find a comprehensive library of True40 postures as well as helpful information and resources for planning more impactful classes and learning the True40® method. For any questions while programming your class, please reach out to Master Trainer Kristin Taylor, CEO Kaitlyn Bentley, or your home studio’s Owner/Manager.
Cueing:
- All sections should follow a version of True Cueing (traditional, accelerated, or cardio) as specified in each section’s guidelines.
- Use technical or directional terms relating to the body. Continue to educate yourself on specific muscles so you can refer to them while teaching to give clients better body awareness.
- Avoid saying phrases that are superficial and body conscious, such as ” getting ready for bathing suit season!” or “working off that thanksgiving meal!” (see brand messaging document). Instead, talk about getting stronger for the purpose of feeling energized, empowered, and connected with your body. A celebration of movement.
Modifications:
- Reiterate "moving true to you and your body."
- Instead of simply listing a modification to make the posture “easier,” give a functional purpose to build body awareness.
- Always show the modification, don’t just say it.
Music:
- Be mindful of your song’s content. Don’t use songs that have “explicit” tag in the title. Use your best judgment in determining the overall nature of the song, understanding that explicit content can be distracting or triggering for clients. Be aware that some songs include curse words even without the explicit tag, so listen to the songs all the way through before including them.
- Make sure music length AND beat are the same for both sides of two-sided postures.
Programming:
- Programs should always be planned ahead of time!
- Be intentional and plan a class that is balanced. Try to balance opposing muscle groups and planes of motion.
- Legs, combo, and glutes sections must be programmed with the posture calendar provided monthly.
Presence:
- Provide clients with the most effective visual instruction. When teaching on the floor, position yourself front/center of the room. When clients are at their stations, demonstrate at your station, the other barre and in the center of the room, when applicable.
- Be available for any questions. If you don’t know the answer, let them know you will find out and follow up with them.
- Be commanding as an authority, but relatable using “true40 truths” that will help clients connect with their body.
Corrections:
- Corrections/affirmative touches should always be a priority and be given to everyone in class at least once.
- Corrections are most effective when performed after true-cueing is completed.
