Circuits are a bootcamp staple, but let’s be honest, running the same 60-second station format week after week can get stale. For you and your clients.

In this episode of The Warm-Up, I’m diving into five creative ways to breathe life back into your circuit sessions. These simple tweaks keep things fresh, help your clients stay engaged, and make you feel excited to coach again.

We’ll cover:

• How to use in-between drills and finishers to add surprise and intensity
• The underrated power of mini circuits and three-person formats
• Making workouts feel more purposeful with drill-based stations
• How to turn “I go, you go” into a client favourite
• Creative ways to change your timing structure without losing the circuit vibe

This episode was inspired by Sarah and Ginger, two longtime readers of the Bootcamp Ideas newsletter, who shared that they were feeling stuck in a workout rut (thanks for sending in the questions!). If you’ve ever found yourself defaulting to the same old format, I think you’ll love this one.

Helpful Links:

• My workout planning masterclass: How to Plan Bootcamp Workouts Fast
• Get access to creative circuit ideas: Join BootCraft
• Take your workouts to the next level: Group Flow: Structure & Launch Cohort-Style Fitness Programs
• Mini Circuit explainer (YouTube): Mini Circuits
• Read Liz's original post on Circuit Breakdowns: Circuit Breakdown: How to Make Circuit Training More Interesting
• Check out Liz's 5-10-15 workout: Indoor Bootcamp Workout: The 5-10-15
• Follow Kyle on Instagram: @kylewood_bci
• Free Toolkit: Bootcamp Trainers Toolkit
• Free Bootcamp Workouts: My 5 Favourite Bootcamp Workouts
• Newsletter: The Weekly Workout
• Get in touch: Contact Kyle

What if your business didn’t need to be huge to be successful? In this episode, I’m giving you permission to stay small.

You’ll learn how to:

• Do simple napkin math to figure out what your version of “enough” looks like
• Charge more without burning out (and why that’s good for everyone)
• Build a business that supports your life — not one that consumes it

We’ll also talk about second income streams, online options, and how to align your offers with what actually energizes you.

This one’s for the coach who wants to work deeply with fewer clients and still get paid well.

📣 Group Flow is opening soon — learn how to build small group programs people keep coming back to: Group Flow Live Training

Helpful Links:

📊 Napkin Math Spreadsheet + Guide to Sustainable Group Fitness Class Pricing

📘 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

🧠 Ness Labs Article on PACTs

🌀 Group Flow – Build Your Ideal Fitness Cohort

Have you ever prepped an amazing workout, checked your class list the night before, and felt pumped about a packed session—only to be greeted by crickets the next morning?

You're not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing a real story from listener Moira, a dedicated trainer who built her 6AM class from scratch—only to be ghosted by half the room come sunrise.

We'll dive into:

• The psychology behind no-shows (it’s not about you)
• How I shifted my own model to increase consistency and commitment
• Practical follow-up strategies you can use—even if you work for a gym
• What it means to create emotional buy-in and community outside the workout
• How to make your classes feel like something people don’t want to miss

Plus, I share the exact reason I created Group Flow—a way to run your group sessions so people stay engaged long after the initial motivation fades.

If you're tired of chasing consistency and ready to build a more reliable, resilient fitness community, this one's for you.

Helpful Links:

• Group Flow
  Learn how to structure and run small group fitness offers that keep people engaged and coming back.

• Recommended Episode: The Secret to Structuring a 6-Week Bootcamp for Maximum Client Retention
  Use themed workout cycles to boost consistency and client buy-in.

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• Follow Kyle on Instagram
  Behind-the-scenes thoughts, games, and creative workout ideas.