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Group X Files

Group X Files

Written by: Sara Keller
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The Group X Files Podcast is THE place to go to demystify the secrets to leading the best group exercise classes hosted by Sara Keller, an instructor with two decades of experience in addition to being the Group X Director of a high-performing team of 100+ instructors.

Each 20-30 minute episode, delivered directly (with occasional sass) and launched every other week, delves into a crucial aspect of instructor development to help take you to the next level of connection with members so you can fill your classes week after week. Whether you are just getting started on your instructor journey or are a veteran in the studio, we will have content to help you self-assess, make small tweaks to amplify your strengths, and grow through the areas that are not yet your strengths. Look for bonus content for Group X managers/directors on building a high-performing team.

Group X Files 2025 Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Patience, Practice, Progress

    Patience, Practice, Progress
    Jan 7 2026

    In today's instantaneous world, we have lost a sense of what it is to have to wait for something. However, we don't grow our skills as instructors overnight, nor do we become ace participants overnight. Instead, we have to bide our time and practice over and over. Only when we embrace patience and practice will we find progress. Listen in to learn how these three tie together to help us become the best we can be.
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    27 mins
  • Words Matter: Creating Inclusive Workout Spaces

    Words Matter: Creating Inclusive Workout Spaces
    Dec 24 2025

    We may not think that people are listening closely to each word we say. And they likely aren't. But they hear what they want to hear, and perceive how they choose to based on their experiences. We can't know every person in the room and what they bring with them to each class, but we can do our level best to create a comfortable, inclusive space for anyone no matter ability, race, gender. Listen in for how to make some simple but impactful adjustments to how we frame how we address our participants and how we coach.

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    28 mins
  • Don't Be Afraid to Fail

    Don't Be Afraid to Fail
    Dec 10 2025

    Failure is the one thing most of us fear. But we don't realize it's also the one thing that gets in the way of us growing. When we learn to embrace failure as part of a learning experience, we free ourselves to try new things and ned up more successful than ever.
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    26 mins
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