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Session Type: Exercise Prescription | Specific Populations
This session gives an overview of the menstrual cycle, explaining how hormonal fluctuations impact the body, and how adjustments to exercise programming can optimise performance and best support the body throughout the 4-week cycle.
Session Type: Exercise Prescription | Specific Populations
This session will teach you how to safely introduce, or reintroduce, a new mum to exercise. From understanding when and how medical clearance for exercise is given, to identifying key anatomical areas of focus in a post-natal body, you will learn to confidently, safely, and effectively guide new mothers in their exercise practice.
Session Type: Exercise Prescription
It is well understood that loading the body in an ineffective position can lead to injury. This session will explore key assessments to identify clients at risk due to imbalances or misalignments in their movement patterns.
Session Type: Exercise Prescription | Intermediate
“Tightness is secondary to weakness.” This session explains 'tightness' as the body's protective mechanism, preventing movement into ranges where weakness and lack of control are present. Rather than relying on temporary fixes like stretching or release techniques, this session will teach you to address the root cause: weakness.
Session Type: Exercise Prescription
This practical session explores essential movement patterns—push, pull, hinge, squat, lunge, and twist—and how to effectively incorporate them into client programming. Learn how to modify and refine exercise techniques using barbells, dumbbells, and resistance bands to suit different abilities and goals. Discover practical variations that enhance movement quality, improve strength, and reduce injury risk.
Session Type: Exercise Prescription
The exercise industry offers an abundance of professional education - but with so many pathways available, it can be overwhelming to determine which tools truly make a difference. This session distils ten essential techniques, curated from the presenter’s 20+ years in the industry, that every trainer and coach should know—simple yet powerful strategies that enhance movement, activation, body awareness, and overall client progress.
Session Type: Exercise Prescription
For most of our waking hours we’re upright and bipedal, so it makes sense that to build a strong, functional core, we should train in upright, standing positions. This session will introduce the concepts of 'Warding' and 'Palloff' patterns, as well as exploring other ways to creatively engage the core musculature whilst standing, teaching you how to make core work more relevant, as well as fun and engaging.
Session Type: Exercise Prescription | Intermediate
Shoulder pain is a common challenge for gym-goers, with rotator cuff-related issues being the most frequent cause. In this session, you'll gain a deeper understanding of shoulder anatomy, learn how to assess function effectively, and discover where to focus your efforts in preventing and managing rotator cuff pain. Through practical strategies and return-to-play steps, you'll leave equipped to support healthier, more resilient shoulders.
Session Type: Exercise Prescription
Walking is the most widely practised physical activity worldwide, making gait assessment a valuable skill for fitness and wellness professionals. Whether your client experiences pain while walking, wants to incorporate walking into their wellness routine, or needs a movement assessment, understanding how to analyze and adjust gait is essential. This session will guide you through filming and assessing walking gait, identifying common issues, and exploring practical modifications to enhance comfort and efficiency.
Session Type: Exercise Prescription | Specific Populations
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury-related deaths in adults over 65, yet research shows that participating in strength and balance programs can reduce this risk by approximately 20% within a year. Beyond longevity, maintaining strength and mobility is key to preserving independence and overall quality of life. This session highlights the transformative impact of resistance training on the ageing population—improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing daily function. In this session, you will learn practical strategies for developing effective strength programmes for older adults, incorporating engaging and enjoyable elements to maximise adherence and results. This seminar will provide valuable insights to help build strength, confidence, and resilience at any age.
Session Type: Exercise Prescription | Intermediate
Are the exercises you're prescribing your clients aligned with fundamental movement principles? Are they effective, providing a positive experience that offers solutions to the client’s needs?
Session Type: Exercise Prescription | Intermediate
This practical session unpacks functional breathing methods, teaching you how to assess your own breath, and identify dysfunctional breathing patterns. Exploring the applied biomechanics of the breath, you will locate areas of the body that most affect breathing, and learn how breath impacts tissue - both immediately, and over time. This learning will be implemented, in a toolbox of techniques sourced from global experts to instantly change breathing patterns, impacting your immediate experience and long-term health. Specific applications include: reducing the stress response, enhancing energy, and improving sleep.
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