Back from a Break: Building the Future of Fitness Training

Ready to learn what I’ve been up to, how it impacts you, and what it means for the future of fitness as I share personal insights from my podcast break? GOOD.

As exciting, raw, and eye-opening as these conversations can be, I record them so you can learn from the lessons I had to teach myself—the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of building instructor training programs as I reflect on the often-overlooked realities of pelvic floor health and share how I’m redefining holistic fitness education.

If you’re interested in learning more about your body—whether you’re a student, pursuing personal training, or building a full-time career—this episode is packed with insights, honest reflections, and actionable takeaways to help you deepen your connection with your body and reach your goals. I hope it serves you well.

Click play to hear all of this and…

(00:00:47) Why I took a podcast break and how it sparked new perspectives.

(00:02:58) Developing MY online and in-person instructor training courses.

(00:07:12) Women interested in pursuing part-time or full-time fitness careers and the need for training beyond outdated fitness practices.

(00:11:18) A simple tip you can incorporate into your movement practice to connect your brain to your body.

(00:12:03) The structure of the deep core and the interconnectedness of it all.

(00:12:57) The symptoms an overly tight pelvis can cause.

(00:14:37) The importance of breathwork in unlocking optimal core and pelvic floor function.

(00:16:12) The approach to movement that will get you deeper connections and greater results.

(00:17:27) The value of in-person work to develop body awareness overtime.

(00:19:06) Tactile cues, like using a soft ball, to retrain movement patterns and change biomechanics.

(00:23:56) Teen athlete injuries, such as non-contact ACL tears, are preventable with better stability training.

(00:25:10) The importance of slowing down to strengthen the deep core and calm the nervous system for better movement.

(00:27:52) The difference between belly breathing and diaphragmatic breathing.

(00:33:15) The next comprehensive instructor training program I'm creating. 

For full show notes, visit: https://www.ericaziel.com/blog/317

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

• Core Rehab Program: https://corerehabprogram.com
• Soft Exercise Ball: https://erica-ziel.myshopify.com/products/9inch-soft-exercise-ball
• Instructor Training Courses: https://www.coreathletica.com/instructor-courses

Grab your Free Pelvic Floor Guide for my tips on breathwork, core connection, and strengthening the pelvic floor: https://www.ericaziel.com/pelvicfloor