Adapting group fitness for injuries and limits

About Julia Steier

Julia Steier is a vibrant group fitness instructor who describes herself as a “group fitness nomad.” As a remarried military spouse, she’s traveled extensively, bringing her energy and expertise to new communities wherever she goes. Julia specializes in leading spin classes and supporting both prenatal and postpartum fitness, blending her experience coaching college athletics and her NASM Personal Training certification into every class she leads.​

Key Takeaways

* Empathy Above All: Julia believes the best coaches connect deeply with clients, embracing their struggles and successes. “It is imperative that you find a coach who is empathetic and willing to connect and also really learn about a person, what motivates them, what gets them going, what has them returning and what inspires them, because that can be the difference between an okay coach and a great coach”.​

* Celebrate Small Victories: Whether someone is showing up postpartum, returning from injury, or reaching for new goals, Julia celebrates every win and fosters a community that uplifts each other’s achievements.​

* Meet Clients Where They’re At: Adaptable and humble, Julia stresses modifications and listening to individual needs: “I try to meet them where they’re at, and this comes with offering modifications whenever available or just letting them know…whatever their body feels, do what feels good to them”.​

* Honest Approach to Nutrition: Julia eschews fad diets and encourages practical, sustainable changes, favoring calorie tracking over extreme restrictions and advocating for professional help when needed.​

Notable Quotes from Julia

“As long as the people continue to show up, build it into their routine—that is winning right there. That is a victory”.​

“You can have the Xs and Os. You can rip off what body parts do what and what connects to what… But if you lack the personal touch, that is going to hurt a coach in the long run”.​

“One thing that I like to do is celebrate big for the people who come in… The hope is that when they’re getting celebrated, there might be someone else in the room who sees that and goes, if they can do it, I can do it”.​

Discoverability & Connect

* Instagram: Find free tips and Julia’s latest fitness adventures on Instagram at @julia_steier_.​

* Julia’s 1000+ Spotify Playlists Library:

* Julia’s classes blend fun, challenge, and genuine care for every participant. Expect an uplifting environment, from new studios to established rooms. Her story and coaching offer inspiration for those seeking lasting change and community.

FITLETE.com — Resource nexus for coaches and personal trainers; stay up-to-date by visiting for the latest coaching platforms and resources.​

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisweek.fitletes.com