SPECIALTY INTENSIVE TRAININGS

FIT Launch, Inc. U.S.F.I.T. Certificate

AM-Personal Training Foundations- 9:00a - 12:00p - Learn the basic skills an entry level trainer should possess while working within the fitness industry. Topics covered include: the art of personal training, essentials of movement and motion, fitness assessment, current program guidelines for cardiovascular, muscle conditioning and flexibility training, as well as how to design an effective program for the apparently healthy adult. Participants will engage in practical demonstrations and apply theoretical concepts with sample case studies.
**Part 1 of USFIT Personal Trainer Certificate- participants must attend both sessions to qualify for certificate

PM-Personal Training Progressions- 1:30p - 6:00p - Take your personal training to the next level and learn new skills to progress your clients and participants within their programming. Topics covered include: foundations of functional fitness, exercise progressions and regressions, and the NEWLY added essentials of group training for personal trainers. Participants will engage in several practical demonstrations as well as help develop, design and co-teach a group training session.
**Part 2 of USFIT Personal Trainer Certificate- participants must complete open-book, written exam, and attend both sessions in order to qualify for certificate.

SUGGESTED Reading- ACE PT Manual, 4th Edition

Date: 11/05
Time: 9:00a-6:00p
Fee: US $149 Course (on site $179), Includes workbook

• TTL 0.8 ACE CEU

Cycling Instructor by FiTour® Intensive - CarolAnn

The FiTOUR® Indoor Cycling Certification course will give you all the tools you need to be a group cycling instructor extraordinary. The curriculum covers indoor cycling equipment, biomechanics of proper pedaling, warm ups, cool downs and drills for indoor bicycle training.  You will also learn injury prevention strategies and how to teach a safe and effective indoor group cycling class.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• Obtain a working knowledge of an Indoor Cycling Bike Equipment from the components to proper bike set-up
• Understand the Exercise Science behind Indoor Cycling
• Learn various formats of Indoor Cycling Classes and how to use the formats to provide your students with balanced and effective Indoor Cycling classes and programs
• Understand risk factors, safety guidelines and how to teach Indoor Cycling to Special Populations
• Learn how to design an Indoor Cycling class using heart rate monitoring and varying the riding profiles
• Learn how to chose music and how to choreograph an Indoor Cycling Class

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A FiTOUR® CERTIFIED INDOOR CYCLING INSTRUCTOR

• Provides employers and clients with the mark of excellence through dedication to expanding your knowledge through study to become and Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor.

Fee Includes the Study Manual, DVD, and Exam

Date: 11/06
Time: 9:00a-6:00p
Fee: US $79 (on site $149)

Teaching Vacation Fitness Professional Certificate -
Suzelle Snowden & Missy Hawthorne

Are you a personal trainer, tennis pro or Zumba instructor looking to find more teaching vacation opportunities?   Are you teaching yoga and pilates but are interested in offering different formats to resort guests?  Aqua teachers are you looking to add land classes so you can be a part of the traveling team?

We developed this certification with you in mind.  Fit Bodies, Inc. currently has over 70 positions to fill per week.   This certification will provide you with increased access to teaching opportunities at luxury resorts in Jamaica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Curacao, and Costa Rica.
Fit Bodies, Inc. Teaching Vacation Certification will give you the knowledge, working components and practical application to lead a successful group fitness program to resort guests no matter what age, experience level or nationality.  Also included in the programming will be resort protocol, expectations and guidelines.

Prerequisite – To receive a Fit Bodies, Inc. Teaching Vacation certification you must be currently certified or have prior education in a related field of fitness or yoga.
Upon completion of this program you will be certified and activated to travel as a Fit Bodies, Inc.  group fitness professional.

Date 11/04
Time 9:00a - 4:00p
Fee: US $149 includes manual (on site $179)

Foundational Lineage® ~ The Power of Yoga's Purpose - Marianne Wells

Foundations of Yoga will give you a basic foundation on the basics of yoga in an easy, condensed form. We will focus on alignment, form, and mindfulness as it strengthens your body, increases your flexibility, and improves your balance. You'll also have the opportunity to explore a brief history of yoga and its texts, the energy of the Chakras, and the practice of Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation. Delve deeper into your personal practice and understanding of yoga. All levels welcome.

Date 11/07
Time 9:00a - 6:00p
Fee: US $149 (on site $179)

Foundations of Thai Massage - Wayne Martin

Thai massage is one of four branches of healing passed down from ancient times. Its origins can be found in ancient Chinese and Indian forms of healing and bodywork. The theory and use of Sen Lines closely relate to the Chinese Meridian System.The restoring,  and moving,of Qi, chi or prana is common to all three: Chinese, Thai and Indian systems,either by bodywork (pressure and stretching) or by self-practice of yoga.

In this eight hour course, we will use Thai massage to promote good health in both the giver and receiver of this most ancient form of healing.

1.We will use Thai massage techniques involving use of finger,hand,elbows.arm,feet,and knee ; to both pressure and stretch the client in the following four positions

                A   Prone
                B   Supine
                C   Side
                D   Seated

2. We will learn graceful transition moves to reposition the client in the four basic position.

3. We will use as an overview the 12 Major Meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how they are accessed in Thai Yoga Massage

 

Date 11/04
Time 9:00a - 6:00p
Fee: US $149 (on site $179)

Dance Vision Intensive - Nydia Petrosino

8 hours training learning the leader and follower bronze level salsa-mambo as designed by Dance Vision.
The training will consist of 15 sequences, teaching dance frame, foot position, foot work, timing, musicality and technique. But most important teaching how to teach guests who maybe never dance before or improve the dancing of those who have already been dancing.

Date 11/07
Time 9:00a - 6:00p
Fee: US $149 (on site $179)

Group Fitness Instructor Foundations - Gay Gasper

9:00a - 10:30a- This segment encompasses the skills to successfully structure a group exercise class. Discuss and develop a plan for cardio, strength or interval based classes. Identify important components in your warm-up and the cardiovascular segment of a class. Discover the importance of a post aerobic cool-down. Also, understand the elements of a post-aerobic cool-down and the final class stretch.

10:30a - 12:00p - In this segment you will learn the importance of counting, cueing and sequencing choreography to music. Understand the importance of using music in group exercise. Also, discuss effective aerobic choreography for your group exercise class.
Define aerobic and anaerobic exercise and how it relates to your classes. Practice sequencing appropriate exercise patterns and creative choreography for your classes. Discuss safe and effective pattern choices. 

1:30p - 6:00p - Continue to sequence cardio choreography for your group classes. Distinguish between the body's three energy systems and how that relates to your group exercise classes. Define impact and intesity. Learn major muscle groups and how to apply that knowlege to class sequencing for a group strength class. Discuss the importance of flexibility training and exercise patterns for your group classes. Define mind-body exercise and methods to apply to group classes.
The objective by the end of this segement is to teach a 15-25 minutes of either cardio, interval, strength or mind-body portion of a class. 

Register for the intensive, attend all sessions, and receive your certificate of group fitness instruction.

Date 11/05
Time 9:00a - 6:00p
Fee: US $149 (on site $179)

Briggs Advanced Training Systems (B.A.T.S.) - Doug Briggs Ph.D.

Workshop1 - Assessments and Beyond. A brief discussion of fitness & sport assessments and their incorporation to program design. This will be followed with tactics for dealing with with the challenges of incorporating assessment findings into programs where the client believes they or 'their' program knows best. Practical strategies of being a strength coach.

Workshop 2 - Techniques and process for providing safe practices within the gym. Session will discuss proper spotting, exercise selections and progressions, and performance techniques

Workshop3 - This extended workshop will include two sessions. The first portion will include exercise techniques utilizing non traditional tools including the TRX suspension training system.
Part two will incorporate nutritional foundations for client success.
*For participants registered and attending the full intensive program, certificates will be distributed at completion.

Register for the intensive, attend all sessions, and receive your certificate of group fitness instruction.

Date 11/06
Time 9:00a - 6:00p
Fee: US $149 (on site $179)