PFS 3 Functional Courses in 1® CIRCUIT TRAINING | RESISTANCE BAND | FITBALL

STAFF TRAINING
PFS 3 Functional Courses in 1®
CIRCUIT TRAINING | RESISTANCE BAND | FITBALL
STAFF TRAINING

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This course provides in-depth training for fitness professionals on how to conduct Circuit Training, Resistance Band exercises, and Fitball routines. Learn how to integrate these three tools into your daily sessions, creating exciting and effective workouts for clients. Tailored for all levels of fitness, this course teaches instructors how to deliver classes that maximize the potential of your gym's equipment and help clients achieve their fitness goals.

Course Content & Structure:

1. Resistance Band Training:

Incorporating Resistance Bands into circuit training is an excellent way to engage muscles and increase strength. Resistance bands are versatile, portable, and highly effective for building muscle endurance, toning, and improving overall flexibility.

Key Focus Areas of Resistance Band Training:

  • Strength Development: Learn how resistance bands can be used to enhance muscle tone, strength, and stability.
  • Functional Movement Patterns: Train clients using resistance bands to improve their movement patterns for everyday activities and sports.
  • Versatility: Use resistance bands for full-body workouts, improving mobility, and addressing joint health. The bands can be used to target various muscle groups for a complete and balanced workout.
  • Adaptability: Learn how to modify resistance levels to suit beginner, intermediate, and advanced clients.

By using resistance bands, fitness professionals can create dynamic, low-impact workouts that suit a wide range of client needs—perfect for building strength while reducing the risk of injury.

2. Suspension Training:

Suspension training is one of the fastest-growing training techniques worldwide, and it's ideal for full-body workouts. This course teaches you how to utilize the TRX (or similar suspension straps) for dynamic bodyweight exercises that enhance strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Key Focus Areas of Suspension Training:

  • Functional Movement: Improve everyday movement patterns by focusing on push, pull, rotational, and core exercises.
  • Mobility and Agility: Suspension training helps improve mobility and flexibility while strengthening stabilizing muscles.
  • Strength and Endurance: It’s a total-body workout that builds strength, endurance, and flexibility using just the body’s weight.
  • Core Engagement: Focuses heavily on core strength, helping participants achieve better posture and balance.

By mastering suspension training, your instructors will be able to offer a full-body workout that delivers high-calorie burns and targets all areas of functional fitness.

3. Fitball Exercises (Swiss Ball):

Fitball exercises, also known as Swiss Ball exercises, offer unique ways to build stability, tone muscles, and improve balance. This part of the course teaches instructors how to effectively integrate the fitball into their training sessions.

Key Focus Areas of Fitball Training:

  • Stability and Balance: Fitball exercises are excellent for improving core strength and balance.
  • Strength Building: These exercises help tone and strengthen major muscle groups, including the core, legs, and arms.
  • Cardiovascular Health: Incorporating fitball exercises into circuits can improve heart health and endurance.
  • Rehabilitation: Fitball exercises are commonly used for injury prevention and rehabilitation, helping clients regain strength safely.

With the right techniques, fitness professionals will be able to integrate Fitball exercises into any class, making them more dynamic and enjoyable for all levels of participants.

4. Circuit Training:

Circuit training integrates resistance training with aerobic exercises to provide a complete and intense workout. This method is ideal for individuals looking to improve endurance, speed, and functional strength. It’s perfect for group training or one-on-one sessions.

Key Focus Areas of Circuit Training:

  • Comprehensive Conditioning: A mixture of cardio and strength training, ideal for clients looking to increase endurance and build lean muscle.
  • Progression: Learn how to modify circuits to suit different fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes.
  • Total Body Strength: Incorporate a variety of exercises that target the full body, improving both cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
  • Engagement: Learn how to keep classes exciting, ensuring clients remain motivated and challenged throughout the session.

 

Benefits for Fitness Centers:

1. Boost Client Retention:

Offering diverse and functional training options will keep your clients engaged and excited about their workouts. Circuit training, Fitball exercises, and Resistance Band workouts are fun, effective, and adaptable, ensuring that clients stay motivated and continue progressing.

2. Attract New Clients:

With the rising popularity of functional training and specialized classes, this course helps your team deliver highly sought-after classes. Providing training in suspension, resistance bands, and Fitball will allow your center to attract a wide range of clientele, including athletes, seniors, and those in recovery.

3. Enhance Instructor Skills:

Your instructors will receive a professional certification and extensive knowledge in functional training. The "Functional Training Specialist" certification will help them stand out, enhancing their credibility and teaching skills. This will elevate the quality of training at your gym and increase the value of your fitness staff.

4. More Effective Classes:

Instructors will be able to teach a variety of functional exercises, using equipment already available at your gym. With the knowledge of how to structure dynamic circuit workouts and use various training tools, your team will keep your classes fresh, fun, and highly effective.

5. Reduced Risk of Injury:

By focusing on functional movements and mobility, instructors can help clients improve their posture and body mechanics, reducing the risk of injury both inside and outside the gym.

6. Greater Flexibility in Programming:

This course equips your staff with the tools to create diverse training programs, from high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to low-impact recovery sessions. It’s all about creating workouts that align with your client’s specific needs and fitness levels.

 

Ready to Take Your Fitness Training to the Next Level?

This course is a must-have for any fitness facility looking to improve client retention, provide better results, and enhance the quality of their staff. Whether your gym focuses on group classes or one-on-one training, the skills your team will learn will make a significant impact.

Contact us today to schedule your course and take the first step toward transforming your fitness facility.

For more information, please contact:
Michael Doocey
General Manager, ProFi Fitness
Email: office@profi-fitness.ie
Phone: (+353) 860723820

Course contents

After the course, you will be able to:

  • Suspension,  Circuit Training, Fit Ball

  • Introduction to Functional Training

  • Approaching Sports performance

  • Exercises to develop Strength and Endurance

  • Safe use of functional training

  • Safe use of core training

  • Interval training

  • Optimal flexibility training

  • Create a safe and effective session designed to achieve sports performance and conditioning goals

    • Understand the safe and effective use of Functional Training and Core training

    • Optimise mobility and stamina in competition

    • Identify and correct limiting factors in athletic performance

    • Identify and analyse the weak links in athletic movement

    • Assess, plan and implement a functionally specific training session

    • Conduct strength and endurance testing

    • Apply movement imbalance, speed and quickness training

    • Use power, speed and agility drills

    • Conduct performance sessions for rotation, swinging, throwing, striking, jumping, turning, kicking

    • Conduct progress evaluation

    • As a PT, you will now be able to work with Athletes and clients with various degrees of postural problems and make sure their body is appropriately prepared for the demands of intense training sessions and in doing so not only prevent injury but get them to reach peak performance.

 

Who Should Attend?

This course is open to anyone who wants to enhance their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge in fitness training while striving for excellence in their career.

  • Clubs can nominate up to 10 participants per session to attend the course and elevate their qualifications.
  • Please inform us during the registration process if any attendees have learning difficulties or disabilities, so we can ensure appropriate accommodations.

What to Bring:

To make the most of the experience, attendees should bring:

  • A notepad,
  • Lunch and snacks,
  • A towel,
  • Sports/gym gear,
  • A change of clothes,
  • A bottle of water.

PFS 3 Functional Courses in 1®: CIRCUIT TRAINING | RESISTANCE BAND | FITBALL

This comprehensive training combines three of the most effective and versatile fitness methods: Circuit Training, Resistance Band, and Fitball exercises. By integrating these essential elements, you’ll provide your clients with the ultimate functional training experience—regardless of their fitness level or goals.

 

Course Overview

Course Duration: 6.5 hours (One-Day Session)
Pre-Requisite: Basic understanding of fitness training and gym equipment usage
Additional Self-Study: 5-8 hours (varies by individual pace and dedication)

Course Goals:

  • Master functional exercises designed for all athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and beginners.
  • Gain practical knowledge on using different types of gym equipment (e.g., TRX, Fitball, Resistance Bands, and Steps) for diverse circuit-based training.
  • Learn how to assess posture, restore movement patterns, and enhance daily functionality for clients.
  • Train your staff to teach and create dynamic, engaging circuit training sessions that challenge and motivate all levels of participants.

 

Course Breakdown:

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Introduction & Course Overview

  • Welcome and objectives of the course.
  • Discuss the importance of functional training and how it applies to everyday life, injury prevention, and athletic performance.

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Session 1: Circuit Training (45 minutes)

  • Explanation of the principles of circuit training: Combining resistance training with high-intensity aerobics.
  • Learning how to structure a dynamic circuit workout for different fitness levels.
  • Understanding how to customize circuits based on the equipment available in your gym (TRX, step, kettlebells, and resistance bands).
  • Participants will practice creating varied, effective circuit routines that focus on building speed, endurance, and total body strength.

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Session 2: Fitball Exercises (45 minutes)

  • Introduction to stability, toning, and strength-building exercises with the Fitball.
  • Practicing balance, coordination, and cardiovascular exercises using the Fitball.
  • Incorporating Fitball into circuit routines to enhance stability and improve mobility.
  • Learn how to design a Fitball class for all ages, including exercises suitable for seniors, beginners, and rehabilitation clients.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Break (30 minutes)

  • Light refreshments and informal Q&A.
  • Time for participants to relax, reflect on the morning's sessions, and prepare for the practical training in the afternoon.

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

Session 3: Suspension Training (45 minutes)

  • Learn how to use the Suspension Training system (TRX) for a full-body workout.
  • Understanding how suspension training improves mobility, strength, power, and endurance.
  • Integrating suspension training into circuit classes, focusing on functional movements (push, pull, rotation, core strengthening).
  • Practical exercises using TRX straps and incorporating them into circuits to maximize calorie burn.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Session 4: Resistance Band Training (45 minutes)

  • Learn how to effectively use resistance bands for functional training, enhancing strength, stability, and flexibility.
  • Create exercises that target different muscle groups using resistance bands.
  • Incorporating resistance bands into circuits to challenge clients and promote balanced muscle development.
  • Using bands for stretching and mobility drills in addition to strength exercises.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Session 5: Building a Complete Functional Circuit Class (1 hour)

  • Practical session: Combine all the elements learned during the course (TRX, Fitball, Resistance Bands) into one complete circuit training class.
  • Work with the class to practice designing, leading, and coaching a functional circuit workout.
  • Tailoring the class to meet the needs of various participants (athletes, beginners, seniors, rehab clients).
  • Learn how to modify exercises for injury prevention and client safety.
  • Focus on client engagement, music/tempo integration, and creating an energizing environment.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Course Wrap-Up and Certification

  • Review of the key learning points from each module.
  • Final Q&A session.
  • Distribution of course materials and certificates.
  • Participants will receive a "Functional Training Specialist" title on their PFS certificate after successful completion of the course.

Additional Information:

Recommended Pre-Course Knowledge:

  • Basic understanding of functional movement patterns.
  • Familiarity with gym equipment like resistance bands, TRX, Fitballs, and steps.
  • For the best learning experience, it’s recommended to have a basic first aid and CPR certification, though it is not mandatory.

Benefits for Your Gym and Clients:

  • Increased client satisfaction: Offering varied, functional training that meets the needs of all fitness levels.
  • More engaging classes: Keep your classes dynamic, diverse, and exciting by incorporating multiple types of equipment.
  • Injury prevention: By teaching proper functional movement, you reduce the risk of injury for clients both in and out of the gym.
  • Enhanced trainer qualifications: Your trainers will gain advanced functional training skills, positioning them as experts in the field.
  • Attract a wider client base: From athletes to seniors and injury recovery clients, this course prepares your team to serve all.

Contact Information:

For more details or to register your team for the course, please contact:
Michael Doocey
General Manager, ProFi Fitness
Email: office@profi-fitness.ie
Phone: (+353) 860723820

Examination Conditions

There is no formal examination for this course. Instead, participants will be evaluated based on their active participation in the practical components.

Certification Conditions:

  • Every participant who actively engages in the practical components of the course will receive 3 Certificates of Completion, with 1 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Point per certificate.

Certificates will not be awarded in the following cases:

  • Failure to attend the full course: 100% attendance is mandatory for certification.
  • Violation of safety guidelines: Participants must adhere to all safety protocols throughout the course.
  • Inappropriate behavior: Respectful conduct is required at all times during the course.

Any issues related to misconduct will be reported to the club manager for further action.

Every participant who actively engages in the practical components of the course will receive 3 Certificates of Completion, each with 1 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Point per certificate.

Certificates will not be awarded in the following cases:

  • Failure to attend the full course: 100% attendance is mandatory to complete the course and receive certification.
  • Violation of safety guidelines: Participants must adhere to all safety protocols throughout the course to ensure a safe learning environment for themselves and others.
  • Inappropriate behavior: Respectful conduct is required at all times. Any disruptive or inappropriate behavior will be addressed immediately.

Any issues related to misconduct will be reported to the club manager, who will determine the next steps.

Payment Details

  • Payment Deadline: Payment for the course must be made at least one week before the scheduled date. This allows us to:
    • Print training materials,
    • Arrange travel or accommodation for the trainer, if necessary.
  • All costs related to materials, trainer logistics, and other requirements are included in the course fee.

Pricing and Negotiation

  • The standard fee covers up to 10 participants from your team.
  • If your club is interested in this course, please contact us to confirm details such as:
    • The exact number of attendees,
    • Adjustments or special requirements,
    • Potential price negotiations.

For a customised quote or further enquiries, please get in touch with:

Michael Doocey
General Manager ProFi Fitness
office@profi-fitness.ie
(+353) 860723820

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