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TRIFOCUS ACADEMY CPD ONLINE COURSES ONLINE CPD COURSES

These courses are suited for individuals already within the fitness industry

Foam Rolling Suspension Training 1 Suspension Training 2 Kettlebells Olympic Lifting Seated Yoga Standing Yoga FITNESSYoga Condensed Athletic Nurtrition Pilates Ballwork Pilates Bandwork Pilates Matwork Dissection of the Vertebrae Essentials of the GI Index Fundamentals of a Fitness Business TRIFOCUS Nutrition for Children ACADEMY ONLINE WHAT ARE If you have access to the Internet, you can complete this course using our online learning platform. The course is available online to allow you flexibility of your MY STUDY study times and master the knowledge that this course offers at a timely pace. You can start the Sports Psy- chology Course anytime during the year. OPTIONS? Through the videos, questionnaires and forums on your dedicated learning portal you will be able to have the full benefit of our world-class education – when it’s convenient for you.

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PLEASE NOTE: If you choose this option, all study material is online. No hard copy study material will be sent to you. ONLINE FOAM ROLLING COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 6 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Foam rolling is a great way for your personal training clients to release tension in their muscles. Done before training, foam rolling provides untold benefits such as; -Increasing the tolerance of muscle tissues. -Helping to increase performance, and -Lowering the client’s heart rate.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

- Biomechanics – which muscles foam rolling works on - Coaching and Cueing Foam Rolling - Discomfort/pain when foam rolling

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

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REGISTER NOW TRIFOCUS ACADEMY SUSPENSION TRAINING 1 WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time repssa credits THIS COURSE 8 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Basic to Intermediate Suspension Training Navy Seals in the US started using suspension training many years ago to increase flexibility, core strength and stamina through a variety of body weight exercises using a suspension rope. Fast forward almost 30 years and suspension training has now been incorporated into main-stream fitness. Fitness enthusiasts have now declared suspension training as a must-have form of exercise not only for their own exercise routines but for their client’s training workouts too.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

The Fundamentals of Suspension Training Benefits of Suspension Training Fundamentals of Suspension Training Setup of Suspension Trainers

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TRIFOCUS REGISTER NOW ACADEMY SUSPENSION TRAINING 2 WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 8 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

The Suspension Training 2 course is continued from Suspension Training 1 and is aimed at fitness professionals who would like to become accredited in an advanced level of suspension training. Once you have completed the Suspen- sion 2 Training course you will be able to ensure the correct execution of this form of exercise.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Modules include detailed exercise videos, photographs and exercise breakdowns that you can incorporate in your own workout routine or use with your current clientele.

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TRIFOCUS ACADEMY KETTLEBELLS COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 12 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

The kettlebell is a great training regime for you to add to your clients’ workout as it helps them build endurance, as- sists in toning and strengthening and allows your clients to develop strength and flexibility. On top of this, kettlebell trainining incinerates calories so you won’t have a hard time convincing your clients to train with these!

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Priming exercises The swing Goblet squat Turkish get-up Windmill Clean Front squat Overhead press Push press Snatch

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TRIFOCUS ACADEMY OLYMPIC LIFTING COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 12 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Olympic lifting has been around since people started bodybuilding as there are loads of benefits to this sport. Anyone can reap the rewards of powerlifting which are (among others) a great cardio workout as well as a full-body training session that only takes a maximum of half an hour!

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Equipment used in Olympic lifting How to teach Olympic lifts How to determine if your grip is wide enough Priming exercises Technique testing Building the Clean and Jerk Building the Snatch Assistance lifts

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TRIFOCUS ACADEMY SEATED YOGA COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 5 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Seated Yoga Postures have a number of benefits, such as improving spine mobility and flexibility, as well as helping to tone the core muscles. This course will benefit all exercise professionals as all exercises need a strong core and well-toned back as this helps the person doing the exercise to per- form it properly.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) Dwi Pada Rajakapotasana (Double Pigeon Pose) Upavishtha Konasana (Wide Angle Seated Forward Pose) Pashchimottanasana (Intese West Stretch Pose or Forward Seated Bend) Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One Legged King Pigeon Variation) Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose) Janu Sirasasana (Head to Knee Pose) Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottana- sana (Three Limbs Facing Intense West Stretch Pose) Malasana (Squat or Garland Pose) Dandasana (Staff Pose) Simhasana (Lion Pose) FITNESSSukhasana (Easy Pose) Siddhasana/Muktasana (Perfect Pose/ Free Seat)

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TRIFOCUS REGISTER NOW ACADEMY STANDING YOGA COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 5 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Yoga Standing Postures are suitable for any level of client – from beginner to advanced. Standing poses work on increasing your strength and really test your balance. Any exercise professional who wants to develop a new rep- ertoire of balance and strength exercises should sign up for Trifocus Fitness Academy’s Yoga Standing Postures CPD Course.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Virabhadrasana 1 (Warrior 1) Virabhadrasana 2 (Warrior 2) Utkatasana (Fierce or Chair Pose) Garudanasa (Eagle Pose) Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose) Baddha Trikonasana (Bound Triangle Pose) Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) Baddha Parsvakonasana (Bound Extended Side Angle Pose) Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand Toe Pose) Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) Padangusthasana (Hand to Big Toe Pose) Padahastasana (Hand to Foot Pose) Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana (One Leg Downward Facing Dog) Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose) Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana (One Foot Extended Upward Pose/Standing Split) Prasarita Padottansana (Wide Leg Forward Bend) FITNESS

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REGISTER NOWTRIFOCUS ACADEMY CONDENSED YOGA COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 10 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE Yoga is the ultimate mind-body exercise. It synchronises your mind and body, and makes your body flexible. Yoga helps to improve the functioning of your respiratory, digestive, circulatory and hormonal systems. In today’s Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) frenetic world, our minds are always racing 19 to the dozen. Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) We’re always thinking two steps ahead of our bodies so our Dwi Pada Rajakapotasana (Double minds and bodies are never connected. Yoga practice can help Pigeon Pose) your clients feel at peace and make them more flexible – which Upavishtha Konasana (Wide Angle will ultimately help in your strength training. Seated Forward Pose) Pashchimottanasana (Intese West Stretch Pose or Forward Seated Bend) Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One Legged King Pigeon Variation) Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose) Janu Sirasasana (Head to Knee Pose) Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottana- sana (Three Limbs Facing Intense West Stretch Pose) Malasana (Squat or Garland Pose) Dandasana (Staff Pose) Simhasana (Lion Pose) Sukhasana (Easy Pose) Siddhasana/Muktasana (Perfect Pose/ Free Seat) Virabhadrasana 1 (Warrior 1) Virabhadrasana 2 (Warrior 2) Utkatasana (Fierce or Chair Pose) Garudanasa (Eagle Pose) Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose) Baddha Trikonasana (Bound Triangle Pose) FITNESSUtthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) Baddha Parsvakonasana (Bound Extended Side Angle Pose_ Watch this short video for a brief overview Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand Toe Pose) Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) Padangusthasana (Hand to Big Toe Pose) Padahastasana (Hand to Foot Pose) Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana (One Leg Downward Facing Dog) Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose) Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana (One Foot Extended Upward Pose/Standing Split) Prasarita Padottansana (Wide Leg Forward Bend) REGISTER NOWTRIFOCUS ACADEMY ATHLETIC NUTRITION COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 5 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Nutrition is arguably the most important aspect for any athlete to consider. The right nutrition fuels an athlete’s training, enhances their performance and plays an essential role in the athlete’s recovery. Armed with the knowledge of how what type of nutrition an athlete needs, you will be better able to create nutritional programmes that support and improve performance.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Understand the different nutrients and the roles these play Understand the importance of a balanced diet that has correct portion sizes Discuss the body’s energy systems Understand the body’s energy needs and expenditure Be able to create a meal plan for yourself or your client Understand dietary guidelines, food pyramids and food labels

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TRIFOCUS ACADEMY PILATES BALLWORK COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 5 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Pilates Ball exercises are great for developing core strength and – most especially – improving your client’s balance. These exercises use the client’s body weight so you don’t need to have any other equipment to do Pilates ball exercises correctly.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Rolling like a ball with a small ball Ab curls on a large ball Mermaid on a large ball Double straight leg with large ball Around the world with large ball Hamstring curl with large ball Shoulder bridge with large ball Bent knee pike Roll-up with large ball

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REGISTER NOW PILATES BANDWORK COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 5 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Pilates Band exercises are great as these can be adapted to any fitness level and provide a total-body workout. Best of all, the Pilates band is relatively inexpensive so there’s no excuse not to add it to your clients’ workout routines.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Lateral raises Biceps roll-down with theraband Front raises Shoulder press Chest expansion The hug FITNESS

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REGISTERTRIFOCUS NOW ACADEMY PILATES MATWORK COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 5 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Pilates Mat exercises are the fundamental building blocks of any Pilates routine. Most Pilates routines – whether you’re teaching beginners or advanced students – will start off with some sort of mat exercises. Exercise professionals, who are keen to learn the basics of sound Pilates practice, need to start off with learning Pilates Matwork.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Pelvic lift Ab prep Single leg circles The roll-up Oblique roll-back Single leg stretch Saw Scissors Side kicks The teaser Roll-over

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TRIFOCUS ACADEMY DISSECTION OF VERTEBRAE COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 3 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

The vertebrae are probably some of the most important bones in the body as these are fundamental in protecting the spinal cord. If the spinal cord is damaged – in any way, shape or form – you will be paralysed or worse. This is why it is essential for the exercise professional to be aware of how these bones fit together and protect the deli- cate spinal column so that no damage is done to it.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

What are the different muscles of the spinal column? What is meant by ‘muscle fascia’? How to work with curvatures of the spine What are the different parts of the vertebrae? What are regional characteristics of the vertebrae?

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TRIFOCUS ACADEMY ESSENTIALS OF THE GI INDEX COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 3 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Carbohydrates are ranked on a scale (called the glycaemic index or GI) according to how fast they are absorbed into your bloodstream. The faster these substances are absorbed, the higher the score the carbohydrate will get on the GI index. Our Fundamentals of the Glycaemic Index CPD Course will teach you everything you need to know about GI.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

What is the Glycaemic Index? How does GI work? Why is GI so important? Physiology and carbohydrate absorption GI and food GI score tables Populations most benefiting from GI Advising people about GI Recipes for the GI index

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TRIFOCUS ACADEMY FUNDAMENTALS OF A FITNESS BUSINESS COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 8 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Being a fitness professional – anything from a personal trainer to a bootcamp or Yoga instructor – means running your own business. You need to get the clients, sell them your services and keep them if you have any hope of succeeding in the fitness industry. This means that you need to know the fundamentals of running a business – from marketing and book- keeping, and everything in between.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

How to develop a CRM strategy for your business How to identify your most profitable clients How to segment your client base for more effective relationship management How to achieve product excellence How to achieve customer service excellence How to achieve marketing and communications excellence How to measure the effectiveness of your customer retention

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REGISTER NOW TRIFOCUS ACADEMY NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN COURSE WHAT IS max time to complete Estimated Time cpd credits THIS COURSE 5 ABOUT? 12 months 2 weeks

Good nutrition is vital to keep healthy throughout your life. It’s even more important for children to develop good nutrition practices early on as this will stand them in good stead in their later years.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Growth of a child 2-12 years Nutrients Factors affecting adequate nutritional intake Providing an adequate nutritional intake Nutritional concerns Recipes FITNESS Watch this short video for a brief overview