<p>What does it actually take to go from reluctant gym-goer to teaching up to 23 hours of fitness classes a week? Rhonda Goode holds nothing back in this candid, no-nonsense conversation about the realities of the fitness industry, what separates instructors who build loyal followings from ones who flame out, and why most people never hit their goals (hint: it has nothing to do with the gym).</p><p>In this special combined episode, Rhonda walks us through how she accidentally stumbled into teaching Zumba in 2011, what it was like to go from two students in a room to 65 sweaty bodies fogging up the mirrors at Berea College, and why she intentionally shows up a few minutes late to every class. She gets brutally honest about what she sees when she looks out at a room full of people, who is really there to work, and who is just checking a box. She also shares her take on the oversaturated certification industry, why word of mouth will always beat social media, and what she tells anyone who is sitting exactly where she was before everything changed.</p><p>If you have been going through the motions at the gym and wondering why nothing is moving, this episode will make you rethink your entire approach.</p><p></p><p><em>This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program.</em></p><p>Be sure to follow me online: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://famousashleygrant.com/fitness/">https://famousashleygrant.com/fitness/</a></p><p>Learn more about Podcasthon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasthon.org/">https://podcasthon.org/</a></p><p>Learn more about and donate to Humane Society Animal League for Life of Madison County: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.humanesocietyall.com/">https://www.humanesocietyall.com/</a></p><p>Follow Rhonda online: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/fitnesswithRhondaGoode">https://www.facebook.com/fitnesswithRhondaGoode</a></p><p>---------------------------------------</p><p>This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:</p><p>– Check out my Amazon Storefront: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/theashleygrant?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_4EEZX1HN7ZCWEBZ33TK3">https://www.amazon.com/shop/theashleygrant?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_4EEZX1HN7ZCWEBZ33TK3</a></p><p>– Start a podcast today here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/?via=moremovementplease">https://rss.com/?via=moremovementplease</a></p><p><em>The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!</em></p>