How to Create Group Fitness Classes People Keep Coming Back To | Felix Ojeda, Palango Fitness

What makes people keep coming back to a group fitness class? In this interview, I talk with Felix Ojeda, founder of Palango Fitness, a workout system that blends Latin music, dance, boxing, MMA-inspired movement, conditioning, and community. Felix shares how Palango began after he noticed something missing in traditional fitness classes: the connection between music, movement, intensity, and real client feedback. He explains how he left the corporate world in 2010, built Palango from the ground up, and created a class system designed to be simple, fun, intense, and adaptable for different fitness levels. We also discuss what personal trainers and group fitness instructors often get wrong about dance-based fitness, why music is more than just motivation, and how instructors can use group classes to grow their business. Felix also shares practical advice on client retention, empathy, communication, and why being a great instructor requires more than choreography or exercise knowledge. ➡️ Learn more about Palango Fitness: https://www.palangofitness.com/ In this interview, you’ll learn: • How Palango Fitness started • Why music can improve movement and class flow • How to make classes intense without intimidating beginners • What trainers misunderstand about dance-based fitness • Why client retention depends on more than the workout • What new group fitness instructors struggle with most • How instructors can build a real business around group fitness • Why empathy, communication, and trust matter in fitness ================== ➡️ To learn how you can become a personal trainer without going into debt, check out our website: https://aaaifitness.com/ ================== ✅ About us AAAI Fitness has been a global leader in live fitness certification and education workshops since 1988. Founded by Nora Anderson, AAAI Fitness has more than 180,000 members worldwide. We are one of the most recognized fitness certification associations in the world! Our mission is to help fitness instructors teach safe and effective classes or training sessions. We offer over 30 live certification options, including in-person and virtual workshops, designed to build your fitness career. All our faculty trainers hold a Master’s Degree, Ph.D., or M.D., ensuring the highest quality education. ================== ⚠️ Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any medical conditions or concerns. AAAI Fitness (AAAI ISMA) and its affiliates are not liable for any injury or harm resulting from the use of the content on this channel. #AAAIFitness #AAAI #fitnesscertification