Two-count movements give clients more control than when they are moving quickly. Sometimes, as I’ve laid out in the guidelines below, you must keep a movement slow. Other times, you can start slow and then speed up. 

• Every posture in every section should be started in a 2-count. This will help you find the beat or phrase and help clients get into the movement. Once you’ve done a few and clients looks comfortable, give an option to speed up.
• Use discretion. Sometimes the beat of your song may be fast, and you need to stay at a 2-count to allow clients to maintain control. When in doubt, stay slow.
• There are several exercises that we never speed up (always stay in 2-count). These include:
  • Large-range movements in any leg or combo posture on your toes. Ex. Power diamond, power plie, power base, etc.
  • Upper body movements that involve extending your arms to the point where you lose control easier. Ex. Tricep/bicep sweeps, bicep trays, angled chest pulls. 
• When moving slowly, here are some talking points you can discuss with clients:
  • As you extend your arms, you move away from your body and start to lose control as gravity takes over. Moving slowly allows you to focus on your mind-body connection.
  • When on your toes, you’re fighting for stability through your core. Moving slowly allows you to keep your mind-body connection and be conscious of good form as you move.