Staff training

Movement Experience Design
Staff Workshop

Your team knows how to lead exercise. Help them create experiences where older adults feel seen, discover what they’re capable of, connect with others, and want to return.

AGEnts of Movement partners with gym owners, managers, and leadership teams at senior living communities, recreation centers, and fitness centers to bring a human approach to physical activity.

Erin Eleu, movement educator and founder of AGEnts of Movement
Lead. Move. Connect.

The challenge your team may be facing

Uncertainty can shape
the whole class experience.

Many instructors feel unsure leading older adults, and that uncertainty shows up as watered-down classes, limiting language, and members who quietly stop coming.

AOM training helps staff build a more confident approach: see ability, offer meaningful challenge, and create experiences where people feel capable and connected.

What your staff will learn

STAFF WORKSHOP

Movement Experience Design

From Principles to Practice
Full workshop · 4 hours

Move beyond exercise selection to explore the experience people are having. This interactive workshop gives fitness, recreation, activity, and wellness staff practical ways to build confidence, choice, appropriate challenge, and belonging into a session.

Your staff will be able to:

  • Replace limiting, age-focused cues with language that builds confidence and choice.
  • Design class experiences that create connection and belonging along with physical results.
  • Offer progressions and options based on ability instead of assumptions about age.
  • Supporting confidence around balance, falls, and movement concerns.
  • Recognize and challenge ageist assumptions in their own programming.

Includes a digital copy of The Modern Guide to Movement Leadership for Older Adults for each registered participant, plus planning and implementation resources.

Available in person or virtually. The four-hour workshop can be split into two two-hour virtual sessions. Shorter, focused versions can be arranged.

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Workshop pricing

Pricing is per person for the four-hour workshop. Groups range from 2 to 20 participants.

Group sizePer person, per hourPer person, four hoursExample total
2 to 5 people$49$1965 people · $980
6 to 12 people$40$16012 people · $1,920
13 to 20 people$35$14020 people · $2,800

Travel fees may apply. See the booking FAQs for details.

Continuing education

ACE continuing education credit approval is planned for this workshop. Credit details will be shared once approval is confirmed.

A practical partnership

Built around your people.
Designed for your setting.

01 / LISTEN

Start with your priorities.

Share who you serve, what your staff encounter, and what you want participants to experience.

02 / SHAPE

Choose the right approach.

Agree on the focus, length, delivery format, and resources that fit your organization.

03 / APPLY

Bring learning into practice.

Use realistic scenarios and practical tools to identify changes your team can make. Add implementation support when needed.

Erin Eleu

Your educator & thought partner

Meet Erin Eleu.

Erin is a movement educator, instructor, and founder of AGEnts of Movement. Her background in kinesiology and work with older adults inform a practical approach to confidence, connection, and possibility.

She has presented for the International Council on Active Aging, American Council on Exercise, Medical Fitness Association, and Wisconsin Institute of Healthy Aging. She is a recipient of the Mather Institute’s 2025 Promising Practices Award.

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Voices from the AOM community

Fresh perspectives.
Shared possibility.

“I support this work because I work with older adults and see a huge gap between medical and fitness communities. The work of AGEnts of Movement is so groundbreaking and needed!”
Liz Filiponne
Owner, The Mindfully Fit Ninja
“AGEnts of Movement has given me so many different perspectives and approaches to working with aging adults.”
Laura Dow
Owner, Stiff to Fit
“With this network of people, I feel like I’m on an exciting cutting edge in the space of movement in the second half of life and I can contribute to developing new modalities that truly benefit people.”
Patricia Linderman
Owner, Fierce After 45

Planning your session

Frequently asked questions.

How far do you travel?

I’m based in the Greater Colorado Springs area and travel to organizations for classes, workshops, and staff training. Travel within a 30-minute drive each way is included. Locations farther away require an additional travel fee, which will be included in your proposal before booking. For destinations requiring overnight travel, lodging and transportation are quoted separately.

How do I schedule a class, workshop, or staff training?

Email Erin at erin@agentsofmovement.com to share your location, preferred dates, group size, and the experience you’re interested in. We’ll discuss your goals and confirm the format, pricing, space, and equipment needs before finalizing your booking.

Is there a minimum booking fee?

Yes. A minimum booking fee applies to classes, workshops, and staff training, regardless of attendance. The fee depends on the session’s format, length, and customization and will be confirmed in your proposal.

What equipment do we need?

Equipment varies by class or workshop. For classes and workshops involving movement activities, please provide a sturdy, nonrolling chair for each participant. Depending on the session, we may use other supplies. We’ll discuss what your organization has available and confirm equipment needs before your session.

What kind of space is required?

Please provide an accessible space with clear pathways and enough room for participants to move comfortably. The floor should be level and free of obstacles. Space requirements depend on the activities and group size and will be confirmed before booking.

How many people can participate?

Group size depends on the session’s purpose, available space, and the amount of individual coaching involved. Movement classes and hands-on workshops have attendance limits to support instruction and participation. Presentations can accommodate larger audiences. We’ll agree on an appropriate group size when planning your session.

Can you adapt the session for our participants or team?

Yes. Sessions are planned around your goals, participants’ abilities, and your setting. Please share relevant access needs and considerations in advance so we can discuss suitable options for participation.

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Virtual staff training and consulting are available. Contact me to discuss whether an online format would work for your goals.

Your next step

Let’s explore what’s possible.

Start with a conversation.

Book a 15-minute call to share your team’s goals and explore the right training or consulting approach for your organization.

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