In choreographed cardio classes, what is the purpose of transition cues?

• A. To guide the class smoothly from one movement/section to the next.
• B. To set the tempo for the entire workout.
• C. To measure participant heart rates during segments.
• D. To introduce new choreography.

Answer: (A)

Transition cues guide the class smoothly from one movement to the next, helping participants anticipate what’s coming and time their movements with the music and counts. This keeps the workout flowing, minimizes hesitation or confusion, and maintains rhythm and safety as the choreography shifts. Tempo is mainly driven by the music and counting, heart-rate monitoring is a separate checklist, and introducing new choreography happens at the moment you present the next sequence—transition cues specifically ease the switch between segments.