WERQ Fitness is bringing it back to the Old Skool.  

“WERQ hard, or you might as well quit.”  ~  MC Hammer

“WERQ me WERQ WERQ WERQ me DO IT RIGHT”  ~  Missy Elliot

From boy bands to hair bands to the illest MCs, WERQ Old Skool mashes your favorite pop, rock, and hip hop beats from decades passed with fly dance moves for the freshest throwback cardio dance fitness class on the planet.  Kick it, pop it, ride it, and rock it in WERQ Old Skool.

Get ready to hear all your favorite hits from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.  You’ll hear everything from Heavy D & The Boyz to Irene Cara to Janet Jackson to DMX to NSync to Bill Bev DeVoe and more.  You’ll flash back to hair bands and boy bands and you’ll WERQ up a sweat busting a move Old Skool style.

In order to ensure the quality of WERQ Old Skool classes, they are taught ONLY by WERQ Reps.  WERQ Reps are those instructors hand picked by WERQ Fitness who shine as representatives of the WERQ Brand.  They are Certified Fitness Professionals who have passed an extensive audition with WERQ Fitness HQ and demonstrate dance ability, star power, exceptional cueing skills and show a solid understanding of the WERQ format and brand. When you take a WERQ Old Skool class, you know you are taking class from the absolute best.

Got a favorite song you want to see in a WERQ Old Skool class?  Email requests to info@werqfitness.com or ask your WERQ Old Skool Instructor to pass it along to WERQ Fitness HQ.  We love hearing from our WERQaholics!

WERQ, sleep, WERQ, sleep and WERQ again!   

Kim and Julie

WERQ Master Trainer Julie Steffen flew into Charleston, South Carolina on Friday April 19 and met up with WERQ Rep #6 KC Rickenbaker. Together they headed straight to Bold Fitness for a WERQ Master Class.  Julie had no idea what was in store for her.  An hour and 45 minutes later everyone was WERQed to the max!  The enthusiasm and energy set the tone for the entire weekend.

Saturday Julie and Kim drove up to Simpsonville, SC for a WERQ Instructor Training hosted by Nicole Tebano at Group Fit.  The master class rocked with special lighting and a disco ball!   Sunday Julie and Kim went for Instructor Training Round 2 at East Shore Athletic Club‘s West Ashley location hosted by Monica Hoover.

WERQ Fitness can’t wait to see what our newest instructors do with their new WERQ Classes!   We’re excited here at HQ to hear stories from all of you and your students too as you put them to WERQ.

South Carolina – are you ready?

Dance fitness classes have exploded in popularity at gyms and fitness centers in recent years.  With several dance fitness formats to chose from, why should your facility make the choice to offer WERQ Dance Fitness classes?  WERQ is growing and growing fast – but first things first  – What is WERQ?

WERQ (pronounced “work”) is the fiercely fun dance fitness class based on pop, rock, and hip hop music.  The WERQ warmup previews the dance steps used in class and the WERQ cooldown includes balance and yoga inspired poses. WERQ is unique in the dance fitness industry in that it is built on solid fitness principles.  We’ve set the bar high for our instructors and stand by our WERQforce as the best of the best in the dance fitness industry.

Here’s a list of the top reasons your facility should offer WERQ.

1. There are no licensing fees to have WERQ on a gym schedule.  That’s right. A facility can add WERQ classes to their Group Fitness Class schedule with no extra costs, no monthly fees, no annual memberships or contracts, and no special equipment purchases.
2. Only Certified Fitness Professionals teach WERQ Dance Fitness Classes.  To ensure WERQ classes are both safe and effective, Licensed WERQ Instructors must hold a valid nationally recognized fitness certification in addition to completing WERQ Instructor training. WERQ Instructors are fitness professionals dedicated to delivering the highest quality dance fitness workout on the planet.  Read more:  How To Become a Licensed WERQ Instructor.
   

   Fresh WERQ Choreography delivered weekly.

3. Fresh choreography is delivered weekly.  WERQ Instructors receive new choreography weekly via the online WERQ Choreography library.  With over 150 videos to choose from, the library is easy to access at home and on the go (iPhone/iPad/Computer/Etc).  WERQ choreography is current, repetitive, engaging and accessible to everyone.  Dancers and non-dancers alike find WERQ choreography fun and achievable.
4. WERQ Instructors cue the dance steps so that members can follow along easily. WERQ Instructors use the 3Q1 Method ™ of cueing ensuring participants anticipate the change in choreography and transition seamlessly from move to move.  Partipants are able to catch on to the moves quickly for a calorie-crushing cardio WERQout.
5. Members love WERQ. By including WERQ classes in your Group Exercise Programming, your facility is offering members fitness at its freshest.  WERQ takes songs your members know and love and adds high-intensity cardio dance steps for a uniquely effective WERQout.  WERQ will be the don’t-miss class on your Group Fitness schedule.  Students return week after week increasing member retention and loyalty to your facility. Read about WERQaholics Michelle and Jasmine Lewis. This mom/daughter duo has lost major pounds taking WERQ classes week after week.
6. WERQ is redefining “pre-choreographed” fitness classes. All choreography used in WERQ classes comes from the online WERQ choreography library. Because instructors nationwide pull from the same pool of choreography, participants can expect the highest quality dance fitness choreography in any WERQ class anywhere.  With over 150 videos to pull from, there are infinite combinations of playlists. Instructors have the freedom to put together unique playlists featuring the branded choreography.
7. WERQ Instructor training is top-shelf.  Lead by National Presenters Haley Stone and Julie Steffen, WERQ Instructor Training is organized and professional.  Training awards 4.5 AFAA and 0.6 ACE Continuing Education Credits, and provides trainees with the knowledge, skills, and tools to teach high caliber WERQ Dance Fitness Classes. Visit the WERQ Instructor Training page to view upcoming events.
   

   Instructors access the WERQforce video library via smartphone, tablet, or computer.

8. WERQforce membership is affordable and packed with valuable benefits for WERQ Instructors. The WERQforce is the WERQ Instructor Community. All Licensed WERQ Instructors are required to be a member of the WERQforce to stay licensed. Membership is only $10/month and includes access to the extensive choreography library, an instructor profile and class listing on WERQfitness.com, access to the members-only blog and online tutorial, discounts on WERQ gear, and rights to use WERQ-branded marketing material.
9. WERQ is cutting edge. Behind WERQ’s edgy exterior is a state of the art website complete with instructor and class listings and an online choreography library with on-demand access via smartphone, tablet, and computer.

Ready to WERQ or have more questions? Email us at info@werqfitness.com today!