In this issue
DID YOU KNOW??Walking sideways burns 78% more calories than walking forward. Lateral motion takes extra effort by putting your body to work in unfamiliar ways.
Group Exercise SpecialisationBe trained by Australia’s best Group Exercise Leaders including Marietta Mehanni & Jenny Harrison! The AFA Group Exercise module provides the qualification to become a nationally recognised Group Exercise Instructor. You have the option of completing the Certificate III in Fitness specifically in Group Exercise Instruction or you can complete the group exercise module in addition to your gym specific qualification.
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Gymstick Nordic WalkingGymstick Nordic Walking poles are not just walking poles, they are complete fitness studio! You can transform poles in few seconds complete fitness studio by pulling out exercise bands from the poles. |
Flashbacks
This month’s blog goes out to all the instructors who have ‘been around’ for a while. At a recent Gymstick H2O workshop, I had an opportunity to reminisce about the good old days of group exercise instruction. That was when it was called Aerobics. Dawn, and instructor of over 30 years and I had a little giggle and chat about how ‘it used to be’ and since then, I have had flashbacks of how much the group fitness industry has changed. Here are my top 5 changes, some of them I am glad it has and others, I miss dearly. 1.) Ok, we have to start with the obvious – Lycra!! I started when the full bottom leotard was fashionable, that became the French cut and then the G-string. I loved these outfits so much that I had them especially made and had hundreds of pieces. They were multi coloured, velvet with the amazing cut outs and bits of lycra strips to hold everything together. I still have 2 outfits for those dress up classes and surprising always find them comfortable – miss this one (I know, embarrassing, but true). 2.) Tapes. The good old cassette tapes that you would fast forward, rewind to just the right spot and if a tape deck was not handy, then a pencil would do. Ryan Hogan, CEO of Australian Fitness Network did a presentation in NZ that I attended and he had a slide with a cassette and a pencil and explained that only X Gens would appreciate the relationship. I did and laughed myself silly. Don’t miss tapes.
Upcoming workshops
April 5 Core Foundations WA Click here for info April 6 Gymstick for Older Adults WA Click here for info and bookings April 7 Aqua Workshops Perth Click here for info and bookings April 19 FILEX Group Fitness Instructors: Destructive or productive? Click here for more info April 20 FILEX Resistance Band Training for Older Adults Click here for more info April 21 FILEX Stir Fried Noodles Click here for more info May 5 Core Foundations Melbourne Click here for info and bookings 22 June Gymstick H20 Sydney click here for info and bookings 23 June Gymstick Muscle Melbourne click here for info and bookings 21 July Masterblaster 2013 Click here for info and bookings July 28 Gymstick for Older Adults Melbourne Click here for info and bookings
The world’s first digital program for Aqua!
It the simply effective way to create excellent Gymstick H20 classes and to ensure your participants have a fun, challenging and varied workout! Choose your own playlist and have it available on your device any time you need PLUS have access to more trios every month! For more info head to online.gymstick.com “Gymstick Online is awesome! I love it! So easy and quick to use and the best ever for a beginner like me!” Michelle
Exercise of the Month – Supine Leg Extension for Older Adults
Muscles: Quadriceps, gluteus maximus, hamstrings, iliopsoas, core muscles
Client position Lying supine with bands around feet, stick held in yoga position. Option 1 legs flat on table/plinth/floor, Option 2 knees flexed.
Action Keeping the stick stationary on the chest, flex and extend one leg, keeping the foot on or close to the supporting surface If you work with Older Adults and would like to find out more about using the Gymstick, come along to the Gymstick for Older Adults education in Perth or Melbourne
Testimonial of the month – Megan Flood
I am trialling a session called “Aqua Dance” featuring 4 of your choreographed aqua dance routines. I have also put in some other music between the routines to complete a 60 minute class. Last night was the first class. The format received rave reviews and I was very happy with the class. This morning and I thought I would trial the dance format again, you know different ages, audience, etc. We laughed, sang, moved with so much energy. It was fantastic, probably one of the best classes I have ever taught. People were so generous in their compliments too. I earned my pay, and desperately needed a shower afterwards but it was so worth it. There were 2 new ladies as well: one with of history of brain injury (told by her doctor to do aqua) and another lady completing her Cert 3 and 4. We danced to Greased Lightning, Twist, Nutbush, YMCA, Limbo Rock (my own routine, like “rock n roll” over the noodle plus noodle planks). I thought Id start them off with dance styles that are pretty well known before I introduce more complex stuff.
The Gymstick Swiss Ball Sensation (CD ROM Instructor Manual)
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Gymstick online is very proud to announce the launch of the Gymstick H20 for iPhone and Andriod!
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Have your clients become too comfortable with the Swiss Ball and Foam Roller? Combine the mobility of the Swiss Ball and the versatility of the Gymstick and achieve the ultimate training regime. This manual available on CD ROM will demonstrate exercises intertwining concepts such as strength, stability, control and balance to provide the challenges and modifications appropriate for your personal training client. This manual will enable you to effectively incorporate Gymstick with your conventional Swiss Ball exercises to create an extensive range of exercise possibilities catering for either individual training or personal training.
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