After more than a decade of intensive mentoring, studying and observing the behavior of hundreds of trainers and clients, Nelson Chong the founder of Functional Training Institute who is a highly sought after trainer and mentor, will teach you the absolute know-how of why some trainers can work smarter earning $10,000-$20,000 monthly with overflowing referrals.

The Secrets of an X-Factor Trainer workshop unveils the limitless possibilities of becoming a very successful trainer financially gathering experiences from all who have already done it.

This life changing workshop is for you if…

1. You want to know why some trainers can RETAIN their clients forever.
2. You are curious how some trainers can generate endless REFERRALS every single month.
3. You are unable to increase training RATES especially with your long term clients.

This course comprises of 50% theory and 50% practical. In the 4 hours of interactive theory session, you will discover..

1. The 3 pillars of wisdom of an X-Factor Trainer.
2. The 3 secret success habits of an X-Factor Trainer.
3. The 3 key performance indicators of an X-Factor Trainer.
4. The short, mid and long term goals of an X-Factor Trainer.

In the 4 hours of practical session, you will experience..

1. The art of creating many “magical moments” to impress your clients.
2. Many interesting “out of the box” training methodologies that make your clients happy.
3. How a “nonsensical” workout can actually make absolute sense to your clients.
4. The latest trend of full body integration metabolic workout that improves cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, explosive power, agility, pyschomotor skills, core, stability, proprioception and body alignment.

At the end of the workshop, you will be equipped with loads of sound knowledge and wisdom that will unleash your clients’ mind, body and spirit to accomplish so much more things in life with lesser time and greater fulfillment which determine your financial success.

About the Lecturer

Nelson Chong is a master rehabilitation and functional training specialist with 13 years experience in the health and fitness industry.

He has been a highly sought after trainer by doctors, athletes, professionals, children and elderly from 7 years old to 80 years old with chronic pain, performance issues or movement dysfunction.

Formerly a district fitness manager for California Fitness Singapore managing 4 clubs, he is currently the founder and CEO of Functional Training Institute, nurturing 11 full time master rehabilitation and functional training specialists.

He has mentored many trainers who became fitness managers or gym owners today with his unique approach to mind, body and spirit. Nelson is a selfless, passionate, dynamic and innovative educator that has a great sense of humor. His dedication to functional training and rehabilitation has definitely set a benchmark in the fitness industry.

Course Fee For 1 Participant

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 15 April 2012 (Sun)
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: Functional Training Institute, 222 Queen Street, #03-01/02, Singapore 188550
Fees: S$400 per person
Closing date for registration: 5 April 2012

Registration

Course Fee For Group of 2 Participant

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 15 April 2012 (Sun)
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: Functional Training Institute, 222 Queen Street, #03-01/02, Singapore 188550
Fees: S$760 per person
Closing date for registration: 5 April 2012

Registration

Although conventional PT programs involve mono or bi-planar action on individual joints with long duration of single exercises, fitness demands multi-planar, multi-joint, multimodal exercise. The body acts as a balanced matrix: a sea of continuous tension pulling in with an architecture of compressive struts pushing out. TACFIT^® increases the strength of integrity of that balance. The key to TACFIT® is teaching the body to act as an integrated whole in every action. Physical preparedness, as a result, must reflect the following goals:

• FUNCTIONAL, VARIED AND IMPROVISED MOVEMENTS: exercise must cover a wide array of reality-based skills.
• INCREMENTALLY PROGRESSIVE: exercise must be intense enough to elicit an adaptive, but sustainable response.
• INCREASINGLY SOPHISTICATED: exercise must increase the neurological challenge of movements.
• EFFORT THROUGH EFFICIENCY: exercise must maximize the amount of useful work.
• MINIMIZING DISCOMFORT BY MAXIMIZING TECHNIQUE: exercise challenge must derive from functional exertion not dysfunctional mechanics.

 About the Lecturer

TACFIT^® was created by RMAX International co-founder Scott Sonnon, former USA National Police Team Coach for Sambo submission fighting - part of the Police and Fire Fighter Olympics. As US Coach, Sonnon trained extensively for six years with the former USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) and Special Operations Unit (Spetsnaz) Physical Conditioning and Performance Enhancement Specialists at the RETAL (Physical Skill Consultant Scientific & Practical Training) Center and was the first American to be licensed by the Russian government. Sonnon is one of a handful of individuals outside of the former USSR to earn the coveted “Honourable Master of Sport” – the highest athletic distinction recognized in the former Soviet Union.

Due to the physical and learning disabilities he overcame in his youth, Sonnon capitalizes upon advances in biomechanics, stress physiology, athletic biochemistry and sports/combat psychology to become an international champion martial artist in both Russian Sambo and Chinese Sanshou kickboxing.

He discovered that it wasn’t merely being bigger, faster or stronger than your opponents, but being better which counted most. Studying motor development technologies, he evolved his Delta-Alpha motor sophistication approach which allows rapid advancement of skill and fitness for all populations.

Rather than just catering to the genetic 2% who can train in anything and get results, he knows how to take a zero to hero and crafted the TACFIT^® 26 Program array to exploit the natural tendencies of the body to adapt to waves of stress - physically, mentally and emotionally.

However much science underpins it, Sonnon’s approach itself is austere, primitive, primal and portable: Clubbells, kettlebells, monkey and parallel bars, medicine balls, jump boxes and ropes, gymnastic rings, and sandbags. This array of equipment is as old as physical culture itself because each successfully allows the greatest potential for functional, varied and improvised use of the entire body matrix.

Scott’s peak performance enhancement methods are on the scientific cutting-edge proving themselves again and again where it counts: in the real world on and off the field of athletics. Scott Sonnon is RMAX International Co-Founder, TACFIT Creator Creator of the Circular Strength Training System® and the Inventor of the Clubbell^®

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 11 & 12 August 2012
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: PIT, 50 Tras Street Singapore 078989
Fees: S$1350.00 per person
Closing date for registration: 20 May 2012

Registration

• Review essential functional anatomy of the entire shoulder region.
• Understand concepts of optimal control & stability at the shoulder
• Explore both common & complex shoulder dysfunctions, recognizing common imbalances
• Appreciate the complex interaction between instability and impingements at the shoulder
• Fine-tune your assessment skills and orthopaedic tests for shoulder dysfunctions
• Learn an extensive spectrum of conditioning exercises for the shoulder

A very popular, well-established sports physiotherapy course, which will assist the experienced sports or musculoskeletal physiotherapist who has an interest in developing advanced knowledge plus practical assessment and treatment skills specifically related to dealing with dysfunctions at the shoulder region.

Course Outline

1. FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
   • A 4-layer approach functional anatomy
   • Articular surfaces and the glenoid labrum
   • Passive restraints: joint capsule and ligaments
   • Active stabilisers: scapula pivoters and the rotator cuff
   • Global Muscles Common upper limb muscle imbalances
2. IMPINGEMENTS AT THE SHOULDER
   • Sub-acromial impingement Internal (posterior) impingement
   • The vicious cycle of impingement
   • The relationship between impingement and instability
3. INSTABILITY AT THE SHOULDER
   • Anterior instability The instability spectrum
   • Dislocation, subluxation and humeral head translation
   • SLAP lesions
4. ASSESSMENT SKILLS
   • Subjective assessment – red flags
   • Observation and palpation skills
   • Clinical tests: Impingement, instability and labrum tests
5. MANUAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION
   • Progression of Rehabilitation
   • Exercises and Hands-on skills

 About the Lecturer

Wayne Rodgers is an APA sports physiotherapist and personal health coach with 22 years experience in the health and fitness professions.

He has been a sports physiotherapist for several national and international sports teams (Australian Commonwealth Games team, Australian Netball team).

Formerly a senior physiotherapist at Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne, he is the founder and senior sports physiotherapist at Sunshine Coast Sports Physiotherapy, Queensland (Australia). He also runs a successful and inspirational fitness coaching business, fully utilising functional fitness techniques.

Wayne is a highly experienced, dynamic and popular presenter of physiotherapy and fitness industry courses. He has delivered over 1000 hours of professional development education to physiotherapists, fitness professionals and corporate audiences over the past 10 years.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 30-31 May 2012
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: 222 Queen St. #03-01 Singapore 188550
Fees: S$850 per person
Closing date for registration: 10 May 2012

Registration

By securing your place in a Functional Trainer course, you will be making a significant step forward in your professional development. Beyond just a weekend course, these 10 hours of training may well change your entire approach to strength and conditioning.

Functional Trainer is fully developed and delivered by highly experienced Australian sports physiotherapists. This course is leading a fresh stream of education for the fitness industry: to create a new-breed of fitness professional who is able to design and implement innovative, highly-effective and fully-balanced functional resistance training programs. By utilising a precise system of training, you will truly bring meaning to movement.

Our reputation has been built on quality, boutique, customised instruction provided by elite sports physiotherapists. All Functional Trainer courses integrate gym-floor experience with the latest in scientific knowledge, allowing participants to discover effective strategies for success. The delivery format is very interactive with a significant percentage (at least 50%) of every course dedicated to mastering practical skills.

All-in-all, we are confident that you are going to love your learning experience with us.

Functional Trainer participants will:

• Fully explore strength and conditioning principles in relation to functional resistance training.
• Discover methods for integrating functional strength training into your current PT business model.
• Master training skills previously only taught to experienced sports physiotherapists.
• Learn to train movement patterns, not individual muscles (including 22 essential, distinct movement patterns).
• Create fully balanced functional strength and conditioning programs by using a precise system of training.
• Explore full-body integrated movements such as hybrids, combinations and sequences.
• Learn an effective model for full-body exercise description.
• Take home a DVD with videos of all 48 exercises taught on the course.
• Receive 5 CECs with Fitness Australia (this course is also accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association).

Enhanced performance or circus acts?

Functional training has become a buzz word and programming trend in the fitness industry over the past few years. In gyms, personal training studios and physiotherapy clinics throughout the country, all manner of exercises are believed to have incredible athletic, therapeutic and performance enhancing benefits simply because they are taught under the banner of ‘functional training”.

Functional is defined as; “having a practical application or serving a useful purpose.”

Using this definition, it would be unlikely that any physical performance professional would train a client or an athlete by implementing “non-functional” methods (i.e. exercises that serve no useful purpose). Unfortunately, non-functional training may occur more often than expected. On one hand there are many fitness trainers (overly concerned with creativity) prescribing exercises that are too challenging or complex (particularly those performed on unnecessarily unstable surfaces) which appear to be more like circus acts than mimicking activities of daily living or sports performance. On the other hand, there are many therapists (overly concerned with pathology) prescribing low-level, single-plane dominant, isolation exercises at ineffectively low loads.

Clearly an effective model, or some structured guidelines for developing and implementing practical and useful functional training, is of value to both physical performance professionals and their clients.

About the Lecturer

Wayne Rodgers is an APA sports physiotherapist and personal health coach with 22 years experience in the health and fitness professions.

He has been a sports physiotherapist for several national and international sports teams (Australian Commonwealth Games team, Australian Netball team).

Wayne is a highly experienced, dynamic and popular presenter of physiotherapy and fitness industry courses. He has delivered over 1000 hours of professional development education to physiotherapists, fitness professionals and corporate audiences over the past 10 years.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 2-3 June 2012
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: 222 Queen St. #03-01 Singapore 188550
Fees: S$700 per person
Closing date for registration: 1 May 2012

Registration

Be it you are a novice or an experienced trainer/coach working as freelance or in a fitness centre, this great workshop is for you if you are facing challenges from your clients dropping out due to one or most of the reasons listed below..

1. Slow or no results in fat loss, weight loss, inches loss, muscle gain, etc.
2. No time to commit training frequently due to work, family, travelling, etc which affect results.
3. No money to commit training frequently which affect results.
4. Not motivated, not inspired by training because is too boring which affect results.
5. Not accomplished after training for some time which kill the passion to maintain results.
6. No determination because is too stressful to keep learning new things which affect results.

Developed by Nelson Chong, founder of Functional Training Institute, the Swiss Ball Metabolic Fat Blaster program has been tested by many who have seen remarkable results in just one week.

This course comprises of 25% theory and 75% practical.

In the 1 hour theory session, you will discover..

1. The untold reasons to why your clients drop out.
2. The one complete solution that guarantees longer client retention.
3. The hidden secret of a highly sought after premium trainer.
4. The impressive facts and shocking benefits of metabolic training.

In the 3 hours practical session, you will be intrigued by..

1. The science and application of the 10 mins Swiss Ball metabolic workout that amazes many.
2. The progression and regression of 10 different unique Swiss Ball exercises designed for novice to athletes.
3. The full body integration metabolic workout that improves cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, explosive power, agility, pyschomotor skills, core, stability, proprioception and body alignment.

At the end of the workshop, you will be equipped with simple and yet impressive practical knowledge that will unleash your clients’ mind and body to accomplish so much more things in life with lesser time and greater fulfillment.

Upon passing the 10 mins Swiss Ball Metabolic Fat Blaster practical exam, you will receive a limited edition graduate t-shirt and a certificate of graduation from Functional Training Institute.

Instructor

With a degree from the University of Birmingham and a budding career in electrical and electronics engineering, Nelson’s passion has always been fitness. He decided to pursue his dreams and to practice professionally in the fitness industry.  12 years on, it is with the same kind of precision and technical expertise that Nelson carries over from his days as an engineer into his work as a Functional Training & Rehabilitation Specialist.

With his experience of previously managing all 4 clubs in California Fitness Singapore as a District Fitness Manager, he mentors a team of 11 experienced and dedicated full time trainers to use his unique 22 functional training modules which have evolved into metabolic training system that uses the entire body to achieve optimum results with quality time. With its origins from rehabilitation exercises, the beauty of each module is that it can be broken down into basic, intermediate or advance exercises making it appealing to all ages.  With the possibility of designing fun filled family activities around the system, the promise is that everyone can live an energetic, zestful life that is filled with interest, excitement and enthusiasm.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 10 November 2011
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Venue: Functional Training Institute, 222 Queen Street, #03-01/02, Singapore 188550
Fees: S$200.00 per person
Closing date for registration: 31 October 2011

Registration

Special promotion for 2 participants

Register under 1 participant first for the 2-pax promo. We will contact you shortly for the details of the second participant.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 10 November 2011
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Venue: Functional Training Institute, 222 Queen Street, #03-01/02, Singapore 188550
Fees: S$360.00 per person
Closing date for registration: 31 October 2011

Registration

This coures is organised by Functional Training Institute

On a daily basis do you question what you are doing and whether it is working? Are there times you apply an exercise but it doesn’t give you the result you were expecting? This is exactly what the majority of trainers do!

Recent times have seen a major break through in how we define functional anatomy and movement. This has lead to a far different and more effective method of creating “change” in the body. Through great researchers like Thomas Myers and Steven Levin we have been exposed to findings that now challenge existing science. Science that has dictated how we condition and train the body!

This hand on workshop will look at Fascial Lines and how they affect movement with an emphasis on the integration of small functional training props and mobilizers. The session will also look at and apply current science; research and results to expose a better understanding of how we can facilitate change in the body. By appreciating how the body reacts in function we will gain better knowledge in how we can help clients move and feel better in everyday life.

Instructor

PTA Global is a global development company providing world-class educational courses for personal trainers, fitness professionals and strength and conditioning coaches. It is the world’s most current certification programme in collaboration with 25 of the worlds top fitness industry leaders.

Andrew Cox, Master Trainer

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 19 September 2011
Time: 9am-1pm
Venue: Aileron Wellness, Amara Sanctuary Resort, Sentosa
Fees: S$180 per person
Closing date for registration: 17 September 2011

Registration

This coures is organised by Positive Impact Pte Ltd

If you are finding that you are teaching the same regime of exercises to many of your clients and need to inject some new ideas into your repertoire, then these accelerated up-skilling sessions are definitely designed for you! Penny Elliott and Francine St George have been conducting these popular workshops for Pilates Instructors, Personal Trainers and Physiotherapists for the past 10 years. Each program is 4 hours and allows you to get up to date with anatomy and the latest research on exercise programming. You can select the individual session that is of interest to you or enrol in a workshop series.

Postural types, common problems and appropriate exercise prescription

This course will review the most common postural types and identify the key features of each. Basic muscle tests will be reviewed to know which muscles are tight and need stretching and which muscles require stability work or strengthening.

Specific exercises for hyper and hypomobility will also be covered.

Many of your clients will come in with neck, back or hip pain, shoulder pain as well as many other specific musculoskeletal problems. This course will assist you to know when to cross refer and what things you should be looking for when you are prescribing exercises for these problems. This course is ideal for Pilates instructors, personal trainers, rehabilitation trainers or new graduate physiotherapists.

About the Lecturer

Penny Elliott, M.H.Sc. (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy), Member AAOMT, B. App.Sc (Phty), Physiotherapist, Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Assoc.

Penny completed her qualifications in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney in 1993 and completed her Masters of Health Science (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy) at Charles Sturt University, with Distinction, in 2006. The major focus of this Masters degree was on the work of Kaltenborn and Evjenth.  Penny was co-founder of the Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness Clinic in 1999. She has been a Senior Associate of the clinic for the past 11 years. 

With a personal background in dance, one of Penny’s main interests has been in movement analysis and postural assessment. In the past, she has worked with a variety of sports people at The Sports Clinic at Sydney University – including; the Sydney University Rugby team, Olympic level rowers, runners and triathletes. She uses this expertise in designing individual and small group exercise programs. Currently her work at the Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness clinic includes teaching Clinical Pilates in two fully equipped Pilate’s studios and the use of Real Time Ultrasound for specific rehabilitation of the deep trunk stabilisers. 

Penny has spent several years on the development of a number of education programs for health professionals. This has included teaching the Posture, Soft tissue and Exercise course for physiotherapists; teaching and designing the sports massage programs at the NSW School of massage; and teaching personal trainers around Australia and in Singapore. Since having her own child 3 years ago, she has also been teaching pre and post natal exercise prescription. 

Penny’s other areas of interest include lower limb analysis and biomechanical assessment, which has arisen from her work making orthotics with a well known Sydney podiatry group. Additionally, teaching posture at the University of Sydney’s School of Dentistry has encouraged her further study on the TMJ during her Master’s degree. 

Penny’s hands on and exercise based approach to treatment means that patients can really understand their problem and take an active part in managing their own health and fitness. When not in the clinic, Penny will be found in all manner of activities, including Pilates, dancing, swimming, jogging, and yoga and 

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 24 August 2011
Time: 9-1pm
Venue: 73 Tras Street, #02-01 Singapore 079012
Fees: S$300 per person
Closing date for registration: 10 August 2011

Registration

If you are finding that you are teaching the same regime of exercises to many of your clients and need to inject some new ideas into your repertoire, then these accelerated up-skilling sessions are definitely designed for you! Penny Elliott and Francine St George have been conducting these popular workshops for Pilates Instructors, Personal Trainers and Physiotherapists for the past 10 years. Each program is 4 hours and allows you to get up to date with anatomy and the latest research on exercise programming. You can select the individual session that is of interest to you or enrol in a workshop series.

Hip/lumbar spine stability

This workshop reviews the anatomy of the lumbar spine and hip and includes specific exercise prescription for the stability of these regions. These basic principles are essential before progressing to more complex exercise. This workshop is applicable to a pilates approach or a functional exercise to any personal training or rehabilitation regime. This program uses Real Time Ultrasound practice to test if you are teaching these stability exercises correctly. Access to real time ultrasound in the workplace is not a requirement to take part in this course.

About the Lecturer

Penny Elliott, M.H.Sc. (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy), Member AAOMT, B. App.Sc (Phty), Physiotherapist, Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Assoc.

Penny completed her qualifications in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney in 1993 and completed her Masters of Health Science (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy) at Charles Sturt University, with Distinction, in 2006. The major focus of this Masters degree was on the work of Kaltenborn and Evjenth.  Penny was co-founder of the Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness Clinic in 1999. She has been a Senior Associate of the clinic for the past 11 years. 

With a personal background in dance, one of Penny’s main interests has been in movement analysis and postural assessment. In the past, she has worked with a variety of sports people at The Sports Clinic at Sydney University – including; the Sydney University Rugby team, Olympic level rowers, runners and triathletes. She uses this expertise in designing individual and small group exercise programs. Currently her work at the Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness clinic includes teaching Clinical Pilates in two fully equipped Pilate’s studios and the use of Real Time Ultrasound for specific rehabilitation of the deep trunk stabilisers. 

Penny has spent several years on the development of a number of education programs for health professionals. This has included teaching the Posture, Soft tissue and Exercise course for physiotherapists; teaching and designing the sports massage programs at the NSW School of massage; and teaching personal trainers around Australia and in Singapore. Since having her own child 3 years ago, she has also been teaching pre and post natal exercise prescription. 

Penny’s other areas of interest include lower limb analysis and biomechanical assessment, which has arisen from her work making orthotics with a well known Sydney podiatry group. Additionally, teaching posture at the University of Sydney’s School of Dentistry has encouraged her further study on the TMJ during her Master’s degree. 

Penny’s hands on and exercise based approach to treatment means that patients can really understand their problem and take an active part in managing their own health and fitness. When not in the clinic, Penny will be found in all manner of activities, including Pilates, dancing, swimming, jogging, and yoga and 

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 24 August 2011
Time: 2-6pm
Venue: 73 Tras Street, #02-01 Singapore 079012
Fees: S$300 per person
Closing date for registration: 10 August 2011

Registration

What is Trigger Point Performance Therapy?

Is a technique of applying pressure to a specified area in the body in order to target specific muscles and create a situation where the muscle is forced to relax and a spasm is relieved. When using Trigger Point’s Performance tools, three to five minutes of pressure within each muscle group is all that is needed to initiate this technique. The method is recommended before and after workouts, races and prior to stretching. These products are not just for athletes; Trigger Point recommends using the TP Massage Ball, Footroller, Quadball and the Grid for anyone who wishes to bring self massage into their home to aid in the relief or prevention of aches and pains.

Trigger Point Therapy Performance RE-GENeration Workshop

The RE-GENeration workshop delivers a revolutionary new way to care for your body from the inside out. The self-massage movements are intuitive and help connect mind, body leaving your clients feeling revitalized and powerful. Clients take the time to build muscles strength for a healthier life and body, but Trigger Point Trainers can show them how self-massage will compliment those efforts - relieving stress in the body and invigorating tired muscles.

Workshop Description

When it comes to the biomechanics of the body, people tend to forget that muscles enable the body to move. Every bone has a muscle that surrounds it, and every joint has a muscle and a tendon that supports it, so if you don’t take care of the muscles, how can you rely on them to enable your body to move efficiently through life? The RE-GENeration Workshop is a four hour workshop, ideal for anyone who wants to learn a basic overview on human biomechanics and muscular structure pertaining to athletics, common injury prevention and basic Trigger Point Performance Therapy techniques. You will learn how to use the Trigger Point Performance Therapy products to not only treat your muscles effectively but to help get rid of common overuse injuries like plantar fasciitis, sciatica, lower back pain and IT band syndrome, and also to recover better and faster from workouts.

Course Outcomes

• Participants attending the four hour workshop will be introduced to the following concepts:
• Methodology of Trigger Point Performance Therapy;
• Myofascial Compression Techniques and Self-Myofascial Release;
• Programming with the TP Massage Ball, TP Footballer, TP Quadballer;
• Injury biomechanics relating to the 6 areas: Soleus, Quads, IT Band, Psoas, Piriformis, and Pectorals;
• Practical application in all 6 injury areas;
• Product methodology; and Testing and efficiencies in movement.

Instructor

Andrew Cox, Master Trainer

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 16 September 2011
Time: 2-6:30pm
Venue: Aileron Wellness, Amara Sanctuary Resort, Sentosa
Fees: S$280 per person
Closing date for registration: 15 September 2011

Registration

This coures is organised by Positive Impact Pte Ltd

This course teaches you the basic practical techniques to perform Kettle Bell exercises safely and effectively. The information is a hybrid of techniques from 7 times world champion Vasily Ginko and LaVanda Elite’s own experience in exercise prescription and performance, resulting in techniques that not only minimise injury but also improve performance and effectiveness of Kettle Bell exercise.

Participants will:

• Learn how to grip and hold a Kettle Bell, learn the common traps and mistakes
• Learn to assess their client specifically for Kettle Bell use
• Discover the relevance of the ankle, hip, spine and shoulder-girdle in Kettle Bell health and performance
• Learn a series of corrective exercises, stretches and activities to address the more common problems identified in these areas
• Learn how to correctly perform the 6 basic swings and modifications that underpin all Kettle Bell exercise

The course is very hands-on, giving participants practical knowledge they can use straight away. The theory is provided in course-notes so minimal not taking is required. Participants are assessed throughout the day to ensure they can apply what is learnt. The information in this is designed for both novice and experienced users of Kettle Bells.  There is No written exam, and participants who complete the course become LE.KBC-1 trainers.

(Further courses, LE.KBC-2 and LE.KBC-3 will follow on from this course) 

About the Presenters

Ken LaVanda

Over the past 17 years Ken has been a gym and studio owner, training and development lecturer, strength and conditioning coach for an Australian sporting team, a masseur and a manager of 80+ Personal Trainers and Personal Training managers.

Ken has worked with all levels of fitness, specialising in Kettlebell Training Strength & Conditioning, Functional Movement, Pre & Post Natal Pregnancy, Rehabilitation, Weight loss, Body sculpting, Elite Nutrition and weight management, Bio-Signature and advanced programming.

Ken is one of only two trainers in Australia who completed his Level 3 in Elite Kettlebell training with the highest certification, he has also many modalities in various Massage techniques including sports, remedial, trigger point, relaxation, therapeutic and Craniosacral Therapy.

He has a special interest in Natural Body Building, competing over the last 8 years with personal achievements including; winning NSW& SA State Titles, Australian National Titles and a placing in the International Olympia.

Ken is currently working as international lecturer in Exercise rehabilitation, sports performance and Elite Kettlebell training, also runs his own Specialized Coaching business, training celebrities, Australian Cricketers and Olympic athletes.

Ken also mentors and coaches Personal Trainers in becoming the best they can be by helping them fast track their business.

Paul Molinia MExSci-Strength and Conditioning, Dip HSc-Nursing, AEP, ESSAM

Has been workin in the industry of personal training, exercise rehabilitation and sports performance professionally since 1993. During this time Paul has run his own PT and exercise rehabilitation studio in Manly and the Illawarra, as well as owning a gym in the Illawarra focusing on sports performance and rehabilitation.

Paul has also worked in the field of workers compensation both as a case manager, return to work consulatant and provider of exercise rehabilitation. This work has extended to a large number of blue and white-collar industries both large and small.

Since 1993 Paul has also worked as an international lecturer in sports performance, exercise based rehabilitation, workplace health and safety as well as general health and fitness. Clients have included the ARL, SAFRA, SSC, NSWIS, Fitness NSW and Aust, NSW Police, NSW Fire Brigade, Telstra, Toyota, Onesteel, Illawarra division of GP, Illawarra Rugby, Various primary and secondary schools, Centrelink, Fitness First, Multiple Fitness centers around Australia and many others.

Paul has continually kept up his PT clientele along with consulting roles with sporting professionals and clubs. Paul’s clients include general health and fitness from 8-86 and a large number of sporting organizations and individuals. these sports include: Rugby Union, Rugby League, Soccer, AFL, Gridiron, Tennis, Squash, Basketball, Netball, swimming, Track and Field, Rowing, Surf Life Saving, Wrestling, Boxing, Golf, MMA, Kick boxing, Surfing, Wind Surfing, Sailing etc. With members from amateur to international to veteran levels.

In Paul’s work in exercise rehabilitation he has worked with a variety of musculoskeletal disorders, post surgical rehabilitation and spinal injured clients. Paul is often called upon in his area to give advice to Medical professionals and the like due to his extensive knowledge in Exercise Rehabilitation.

LaVanda Elite provides industry leading training and advice to a large array of professional athletes and high profile clientele in Sydney Australia. Their trainers include Exercise Scientists, Strength and Conditioning coaches, Rehabilitation Professionals as well as experienced trainers. The LaVanda Elite team also includes experienced industry presenters and allied health professionals. LaVande Elite provides education to qualified industry professionals through their comprehensive Mentorship program and stand-alone courses. These courses offer a unique blend of practical information and scientific knowledge and cover such topics as sports performance, rehabilitation, workplace health, and specific equipment training. LaVanda Elite is fast becoming a leading force in the delivery of health and fitness services to the discerning client and industry professionals

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 12 July 2011 (Tue)
Time: 9:0am-5:00pm
Venue: TBA
Fees: S$400 per person
Closing date for registration: 30 July 2011

Registration