Confessions of a Group X Instructor

Dec 09 2024 56 ep. 47 mins 2
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Confessions of a Group X instructor, a podcast for group exercise junkies, and any other oddballs. Meet your host Ellen de Werd, Creator of the group WARRIOR Rhythm, WARRIOR Strength, WARRIOR Combat, and WARRIOR Kids group fitness brands. Journey with us through thought-provoking, heartwarming, education and inspiration from badass fit pros in the field. Listen, learn, love, and above all laugh!!! HERE. we. grow.

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