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Creating Training Programs for Fitness and Wellness Centers. Mike Consalvi. Goal. To generate useful and understandable training programs for a specific population of members/clientele at a fitness, wellness, or rehab center. Why A New Approach to Training?.
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Creating Training Programs for Fitness and Wellness Centers Mike Consalvi
Goal • To generate useful and understandable training programs for a specific population of members/clientele at a fitness, wellness, or rehab center
Why A New Approach to Training? • Easily understood by new and experienced exercisers • Enhances exercise routines • Can be done at home or at a facility
VHI PC Kit Program • Version 3.4 Desktop Edition • Computer program that allows for the creation of fitness programs • Incorporates pictures and descriptions of exercises • Routines can be printed or emailed to clients • Purpose: to create detailed and descriptive exercise routines
VHI PC Kit Program Use/Value: to create exercise routines that clients can do at home, on their own, or with an exercise professional Cost: $99.00 Where to buy: exrx.net/store Source: http://exrx.net/Store/VHI/PCKits.html
VHI PC Exercise Kits • For use with VHI PC Kit Program • Exercise kits sold separately from VHI PC Kit Program • Descriptive pictorials of proper exercise techniques • Purpose: to create exercise programs in conjunction with VHI PC Kit Program
VHI PC Exercise Kits • 43 exercise categories available, including: • Fitness and Strength Training • Geriatrics • Occupational Therapy • Outpatient Physical Therapy • Pediatrics • Pulmonary Rehabilitation • Speech Therapy • Chiropractic Rehabilitation
VHI PC Exercise Kits Use/Value: makes exercise techniques easy to understand Cost: Prices range from $52-$139 per kit Where to buy: exrx.net/store Source: http://exrx.net/Store/Lists/ExerciseKits.html
Stability Ball • Elastic ball filled with air • Can be 14-34 inches in diameter • Purpose: body responds to instability of the ball to remained balanced, engaging many muscle groups, most frequently the back and abdominal muscles
Stability Ball Use/Value: focus on balance training and modify exercises Cost: approx. $10-$30 Where to buy: http://www.sportsauthority.com Source: http://www.sportsauthority.com
Resistance Tubing • Elastic tubing with handles on each end • Stretching of the tube provides resistance • Can be used for a variety of workouts • Purpose: to provide resistance workouts where resistance increases due to the thickness of the tube and how far it is stretched
Resistance Tubing Use/Value: used for resistance training exercises Cost: approx. $5-$20 Where to buy: http://target.com Source: http://target.com
Medicine Ball • Weighted ball • Comes in different weights and sizes • Used for rehabilitation and strength training • Can be used for a variety of exercises • Purpose: to increase strength and explosive power
Medicine Ball Use/Value: increases muscle strength, targets a wide range of muscles and movements Cost: approx. $15-$50 Where to buy: http://www.power-systems.com Source: http://www.power-systems.com
Conclusion The use of the VHI PC program software and the accompanying accessories would greatly benefit fitness trainers and rehabilitation therapists alike because of the easy-to-create, fully customizable fitness program creation options available. Clients would not only be able to easily attain the routines from their trainer, but they would be able to adhere to the programs at their own leisure as well. The techniques used by the software program make learning exercises easier and less stressful for even the most experienced exercisers.