3. Sweat for a good cause
Partner with a local charity and donate a portion of your group exercise class proceeds to their cause. This way, you can leverage both your and the organization’s networks, garner some good publicity through your local media outlets, and support something that is meaningful to you.
Consider charities working on natural disaster relief funds, building homeless shelters, or operating food pantries. Do some research to find out what the most pressing needs are in your local community.
If the organization prefers in-kind donations, set up donation bins in your workshop and ask attendees to bring in donations of canned food, clothing, blankets, toys, or whatever the need might be. This is among the top group fitness class ideas for the holiday season.
4. Get the whole family moving
Make your class family-friendly to draw in even more students. You may have to modify your usual workouts for little ones, but opening your class up to all ages can be a great way to win over busy parents who otherwise would not be able to attend.
Peerspace provides you access to plenty of family-friendly venues in cities across the globe that are ideal for this suggestion! For example, you can book this all-ages coworking space in Chicago, IL for your family fitness class. It boasts space for 75 guests and includes amenities like a kid’s indoor playground, a kitchenette, an outdoor space, and modular furnishings that you can move around to give you plenty of space for holding your fitness class.
Elevate the experience by providing snacks and setting up fun activities like games and coloring stations, so kids can play, and parents can mingle after the class.
5. Host a mashup
Put all of your certifications to the test with a mashup class. Or, partner with other instructors at your studio to host one big epic class.
For example, for an hour-long class, you can host four different styles for 15 minutes each. Or, you can simply choose two complementary classes, like Zumba and Pound for music lovers. Just be sure to provide information about each part of the mashup to new students beforehand. This way, everyone can be prepared for each type of class.
6. Let clients bring along a friend for a day
It’s always easier to hit the gym when you have a workout buddy. Ask all of your regulars to bring a friend (or two!) to class with them, and offer them a discount on future classes as an incentive for doing so. This is a great way to gain new clients and motivate regulars to keep coming back.
7. Host a cooking demo after class
Food and fitness go hand in hand. So why not partner with a chef or dietitian to host a cooking demo? It can be as simple as a smoothie recipe or as elaborate as a three-course meal, depending on what your venue provides as far as kitchen appliances and dining space.
Find the perfect event space with a kitchen near you through Peerspace to start planning this idea.
Be sure to send out a survey to everyone who registered for the class to make sure you take note of any allergies and/or dietary restrictions before you finalize the menu for the cooking demo.
If you love the idea of hosting a cooking demo or a similar interactive activity, then you need to see these creative workshop ideas to ensure you’re the host with the most!
