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Learn the basic fundamental concepts of training osteoporotic individuals.  Understand the contraindications, safety concerns, and what needs to be emphasized working with this population. 2CECs

Revisit the fundamental and key guidelines for optimal results in weight training.  Learn why each principle plays a critical role in being able to reach one's goals and objectives. 2CECs

What is stress?  Is all stress bad?  Revisit this increasingly common phenomenon in today’s world and explore how distress is impacting our external and internal environment. Recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and the associated triggers, being real or perceived, and how they impact our biochemistry. Further discussed are maladaptive behaviors people employ to reduce stress, as well as healthier practices individuals could enlist to manage those negative feelings. 3CECs

 Learn that 'core' training is much more than abs and back. And learn how training these deeper muscles in a proprioceptive enriched environment increases stability. 2CECs

Learn the principles behind weight bearing exercises and why resistance training is essential for maintaining bone and muscle mass as we age. 2CECs

Learn more about this complicated molecule and its relationship to mood and depression. Unpacking this complex neurotransmitter and hormone will give you a new appreciation for carbohydrates as well as gut health. 2CECs

Revisit the many aspects of Metabolism and the various factors that contribute to one's metabolic rate. How do we alter our body composition and how does this change as we age. 2CECs

Revisit the 6 Nutrients and why obtaining all are essential for cellular functioning and optimal health. 3CECs

Learn how the underlying properties of our muscle and connective tissue change as we age. We will revisit the basic protocols and principles of stretching and why it's essential to perform both dynamic and static stretching to optimize performance, preserve joint range of motion, maintain mobility and independence and stay injury-free. 3CECs

Technology is everywhere and has become an essential part of everyday life. Most people use their phone and are on the internet without realizing how it changes how we think, how we work, and how it affects our mood. While advancements in technological functionality have been productive on many points, it has not come without costs. Learn how living in this digital era causes us to lose the ability to concentrate, stay focused, and think deeply.  3CECs

Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system, what specific causes and preventive measures can help minimize those ailments, and how gut microbiota can assist in the overall proper functioning of our gastrointestinal tract which directly improves the way we feel, think and move.  3CECs

Proper posture is important for many reasons.  As we age, the natural tendency is to lean forward, with our head protruded, and have shoulders rounding inward towards our chest. Movement patterns which mimic our everyday life lead to these postural and muscle imbalances and negatively effect us in many ways. Learn how to correct imbalances, improve posture, reduce negative health conditions, and help clients feel better.  3CECs

Humans spend one third their life in a ‘sleeping state’; revisit why this expensive commodity is not only beneficial but essential to human health and wellbeing. Explore the costs associated with sleep deprivation and how our need for sleep changes with age. Lastly, we’ll examine the controversial aspect of napping and whether the benefits outweigh the costs. 3CECs

Review the current trends to motivate clients within the fitness industry. Explore the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and learn how to promote and encourage client motivation through self-determination and self-empowerment. 3CECs

Some people believe exercise is harmful to joints while others believe sedentariness is to blame for pain and stiffness. Investigate the pros and cons to each argument and learn the approaches that help keep joints healthy and happy as we age. 3CECs

Revisit set point theory and the phenomenon surrounding the weight loss-weight gain cycle.  Explore the various influences on why and what we eat, and make the food choices we do, and learn what it means to eat intuitively. 3CECs

Revisit this very important skill on a deeper, more scientific level. Learn the benefits for training for balance and the consequences specifically older people face who have poor balance. Understanding how to manipulate our environment by way of three pathways ensures that the body can recalibrate itself therefore reducing accidents, falls and fractures, and ensuring a more independent and better quality of life. 3CECs

1 hour personal instruction session to help prepare you to pass the Fitness Theory Exam.  Learn the need to knows and therefore focus your attention on what will be presented on the exam.  Additional materials provided.

2 hour personal instruction session to help prepare you to pass the Weight Training ICE.  Learn how to execute and demonstrate the exercises with confidence, and ensure Form B Questions are accurate and understood.  Additional materials provided.