Back from a Break: Building the Future of Fitness Training

Core Connections with Erica Ziel

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(00:07:12) Women interested in pursuing part-time or full-time fitness careers and the need for training beyond outdated fitness practices.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