{"id":6141,"date":"2015-01-19T14:23:27","date_gmt":"2015-01-19T14:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitproblog.mysites.io\/move-mossa\/"},"modified":"2021-11-09T15:18:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T15:18:31","slug":"move-mossa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitpro.com\/blog\/move-mossa\/","title":{"rendered":"Move on up \u2013 MOSSA"},"content":{"rendered":"

How MOSSA is redefining pre-choreo programmes<\/strong><\/p>\n

It won\u2019t have escaped your notice that at FitPro HQ we\u2019re increasingly excited about our involvement with MOSSA. Fiona McAuslan <\/strong>gives the lowdown on the programmes shaking up the world of group X.<\/p>\n

When MOSSA started in the UK in 2012 it did so with an entirely new approach to group exercise. The ground-breaking pre-choreo system wanted to make sure that the people who delivered it and the people who needed it most were at the heart of everything they\u00a0did. President Terry Browning explains, \u201cThere\u2019s an obesity problem and it\u2019s not going away. Getting members into clubs is our priority; we need to appeal to more than just the hardcore fitness enthusiasts. We need to reach the group who we call the \u2018fragile eggs\u2019.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

The fragile egg concept is central to what makes MOSSA special. Reaching the less fit members of society who are new to the notion of exercise and gyms and need a lot of support to get them moving is as important as working with the super fit gym bunnies. It\u2019s a notion that many freestyle group X instructors \u2013 and PTs \u2013 will be familiar with because so many are creating their own programmes based on helping this demographic. MOSSA\u2019s mission is to make sure all its group X instructors can attain this same level of care. MOSSA believes the focus should be beyond the instructors up on stage lapping up the limelight: the company ethos is to put the emphasis on getting ordinary people moving, hence the tagline \u2018Let\u2019s Move\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Group Power<\/p><\/div>\n

Fun, motivational and built around people who real-life instructors and members can relate to, it\u2019s no surprise that MOSSA is appearing in more and more UK clubs with several David Lloyd venues among the early adopters. The MOSSA offering is made up of nine well-considered programmes. Each one delivers a powerful workout that members can use as the building block of a fitter way of life and that instructors put at the centre of their fitness careers. Award-winning instructor Holly Lynch (see Q&A\u00a0below) teaches Group Kick and can attest to the programme\u2019s success. \u201cThe first time I taught it, it was electric. I thought, \u2018OK, this is great!\u2019 And I could feel the excitement coming back from the participants.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond fitness magic<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Browning explains the MOSSA philosophy in more detail, saying, \u201cWe don\u2019t have many chances with the fragile eggs so we don\u2019t want to burn them with too hard workouts.\u201d Instead, MOSSA has worked hard at sculpting workouts that are engaging for those new to exercise and yet, with clever modifications and regular releases, create the challenges that are essential to keeping seasoned clients and members coming back for more.<\/p>\n

A central plinth to what MOSSA does is that everyone involved in the creation process, from master trainers to instructors in clubs, is a relatable individual, neither a stage idol nor part of a faceless tribe. MOSSA recognises the importance of each instructor. \u201cThe programme is only as good as the instructor,\u201d points out Browning. \u201cA diverse teaching team gets a diverse range of clients.\u201d<\/p>\n

Broad appeal<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A clear understanding of the education behind the programmes and an ability to empathise with clients is what sets MOSSA instructors apart. The programming itself supports this. \u201cWe focus on a broader appeal so instructors can deliver programmes for a long period of time.\u201d Programming includes enough progressions to make sure that members \u2013 and instructors themselves \u2013 are challenged throughout a release. MOSSA instructors range from those in their 20s at the beginning of their careers to seasoned instructors with a few decades under their belt. Both groups are equally important in reaching the broad swathe of the general population. \u201cWe have the ability to appeal to all because we don\u2019t just programme for the fittest fit,\u201d says Browning. It\u2019s a sentiment that Lynch can agree with. \u201cThere is no single right way to train,\u201d she says. \u201cOffering a diverse range [of programmes] means offering something for everyone. It\u2019s very inclusive because you can do it to a high level or different abilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Music maestro<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Group Ride<\/p><\/div>\n

As every group X instructor knows, music is a fundamental part of the programme: key to creating community and a great vibe in the studio. MOSSA is a pioneer in the field \u2013 one of the few pre-choreo programmes to see the unique advantages of using speciality recorded cover version music which is PPL licence free. From a technical perspective it\u2019s a no-brainer: creating a bespoke soundtrack means that the music is precision engineered to suit the programming. Not only is the bpm carefully controlled but air space can be created at crucial points to allow instructors to give members the right cues clearly. There\u2019s also room to be creative: some programmes come with sound effects, which add to the atmosphere and pure entertainment value that makes group X so popular.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instructor involvement<\/strong><\/h4>\n

One of the most refreshing aspects of MOSSA is how highly the programme development team values instructor feedback. \u201cOur approach is very inclusive,\u201d comments Browning. \u201cWe do the most extensive field testing and we respect that instructors are in the trenches and we value that representation.\u201d Different groups of test instructors trial new programming for several weeks before the new release programming is finalised. \u201cWe make changes based on their feedback as well as industry trends. When we get feedback it helps,\u201d says Browning. \u201cInstructors drive the education \u2013 they are part of the system. \u2018Let\u2019s\u2019 [in our tagline] is a very significant word \u2013 it\u2019s a group effort. Instructors can be proud of the MOSSA programmes because they have a say in it.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Q&A with award-winning MOSSA instructor\u00a0<\/strong>Holly Lynch<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Holly Lynch at Leisure Industry Week in Birmingham, October 2014<\/p><\/div>\n

Holly Lynch, aged 25, won the Health Club Management People\u2019s Choice Award 2014 after only three years in the industry.<\/p>\n

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Why did you want to work in fitness?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cI enjoy training myself. I was a track runner at 13 and a dancer when I was younger than that. I thought that if I had a job in fitness I\u2019d get paid to be active and I could help people who don\u2019t enjoy fitness learn to love it. I got a first class honours degree in nutrition and science, then trained as a PT and group X instructor.\u201d<\/p>\n

What do you enjoy most about your job? <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI love the club environment and all the energy that goes with it, and I also love the specific rewards of working one-to-one with clients and helping them achieve their goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

What do you want to achieve next year? <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI want to get people moving! It\u2019s not about being the best; it\u2019s about being the best you can be with it.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For more information about\u00a0MOSSA, click here<\/a>.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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