Group Exercise

Introduction

Intelligent Training Systems group exercise programme has been proven to be the ‘foundation for all exercise’ and is branded ‘i move freely’. This iMF instructor workshop is a truly revolutionary yet very simple new exercise package to help your clients move more freely.

Normalise - BEFORE THE CORE - In simple terms Biomechanics comes before muscular or core training. The ability to resolve biomechanical weakness is the key to long term perfection in good posture and movement training.

Move freely TRUE CORE STABILISATION - Then we must strengthen the core before we move onto functional work. Biomechanical inefficiencies prevent good core control. Core stability also improves the motor programming strategy, so if the body is out of alignment core work will maintain that abnormal position. It can therefore stabilise people in the wrong position.

Functionalise - SHOULDER RELEASE/KNEE RE-ALIGNMENT - This is the final phase and prepares the body for having the capacity for what we call functional movement. By releasing and conditioning the shoulder and re-aligning the knee with conditioning work we can start to integrate functional movement patterns.

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Learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate exercises to release muscle spasm
• Demonstrate exercises to release nerves 
• Demonstrate exercises to mobilise joints 
• Demonstrate and understanding of the specific progressions of the programme

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Pre-requisites

• A minimum of level 2 qualification in ETM

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Duration

• This is an 8 hour workshop

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Accredited by

• UKBCA, REPS, British Triathlon Federation, UK Athletics

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Who is it for?

• Level 2 and 3 fitness professionals qualified in group exercise, Pilates instructors, Yoga instructors, athletic coaches

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Assessments:

• Pre-course quiz
• Summative practical assessment
• Case study report and history

This exercise class is in line with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence guidelines as part of the management of low back pain. 

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Where to go next?

• Biomechanics Trainer
• Online Academy

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