Fitness (Body Transformation)

Overview

Course Description

Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities.

Fitness trainers and instructors lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular workouts (for the heart and blood circulation), strength training, and stretching.

Countless studies have shown that you have a higher chance of achieving your fitness goals with a personal trainer than you do on your own.

• Expert instruction.
• Injury prevention.
• Personalised workout plan.
• Goal setting.
• Nutrition advice.
• Exercise/time efficiency.
• Accountability.
• Inspiration/motivation
• Increases accountability.
• You'll learn about health, fitness, and your body. 
• Helps with goal setting.
• You'll get an individualized plan.
• Flexible schedule and format.
• Promotes exercise variety.
• Nutritional advice.
• Helps your mental health.

Whether you have a specific exercise goal in mind or are just trying to lose excess weight, a personal trainer can be a valuable tool. Individuals with this certification are specialists in designing customized exercise programs and helping you work them into your fitness routine.

They evaluate their clients' current fitness level, personal goals, and skills. Then, they develop personalized training programs for their clients to follow and monitor the clients' progress. In gyms or other fitness facilities, these workers often sell training sessions to members.

1. Customized Workout Plans

   A personal trainer will take create a workout plan that is tailored specifically to you. Your plan will take into consideration your individual goals, fitness level, and medical history. Your personal trainer will then be able to continuously assess your progress and make changes to your plan as needed.

2. Improved Results

   With a tailored workout plan and professional guidance, you are more likely to see improved results faster than if you were to work out on your own.

3. Accountability and Motivation

   We all have days where the little voice in our head says, “Oh I’ll just go to the gym tomorrow” and then tomorrow becomes the next day and the next and the next… A personal trainer will be there to motivate and encourage you to reach your goals, even on days when you feel like giving up. They will also be there to provide you with professional guidance on proper form, technique, and workout progression.

4. Reduce Your Risk of Injury

   Personal trainers are knowledgeable in exercise science and will ensure that you are using proper form to reduce the risk of injury. They will also modify exercises to accommodate any physical limitations you may have. Training safely with proper form and a personalized plan can also help improve your mobility, experience less stiffness and feel better day to day.

5. Increased Confidence

   As you start to see results from your workouts and reach your fitness goals, your confidence will grow. Your personal trainer will also provide positive reinforcement and encouragement, helping to build your self-esteem and confidence.