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How to Nail Teaching Virtually in 2022 (Part 2: Tools & Equipment)

May 10, 2022 • Richard Playfair • Season 1 • Episode 51

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This week on Group Fitness Real Talk, I'm back chatting with Richard Playfair, founder of SweatLife Films, for Part 2 of "How to Nail Teaching Virtually in 2022". In case you missed it, go back and listen to Part 1, where we talked about the marketing and business elements of running a digital fitness business as an Instructor.

Today, we delve into the technical side of things. Richard shares an updated list of useful tools and equipment to grow the digital side of your business, where you should and shouldn’t invest your money, and the importance of developing your talent in front of camera.

Enjoy this short but practical episode!

Here’s a glance at this episode…

(2:11) Essential items for the Instructor teaching digital classes
(5:11) Recommendations for head mics to go with the receiver
(7:26) How to upgrade your video
(10:13) Lighting recommendations
(10:54) Something you SHOULDN’T spend your money on right now
(11:50) Storage recommendations and file naming
(14:36) Tips for developing your talent as a digital Instructor

Links and References mentioned in this episode:

Richard’s Facebook Group: Fitness Video Production Help For Fitness Professionals
Richard on LinkedIn
Richard’s YouTube: Sweatlife Films
Episode 8: Digital Fitness: Pricing, Packaging and Platform
Episode 10: 5 Pro Tips For Creating Better Virtual Classes
FREE Timer Pack
Rode HS2 Headmic
Trantec Headmic
Rode Wireless Go I
Rode Wireless Go II
Neewer Lights
Research HDMI Out Camera Options
Will’s Facebook, Instagram and Email Address
SH1FT Fitness Website