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Now approved for College Credits towards a degree!

Continuing Education Information

     All W.I.T.S. graduates are required to complete 10 hours of study within a 2 year period to maintain their status as a W.I.T.S. certified professional. W.I.T.S. requires at least half of those CEC's to be of a lecture or research based experience. Practical workshops are accepted for the remaining amount of hours. CEC's are very easy to get through our own college and university schools which are right in your own neighborhood.  Nothing beats a live interactive presentation.  Advanced Fitness Skills I and Advanced Fitness Skills II are now accepted for college credit hours as well.

As of January 1, 2006 graduates will be required to obtain their CEC's by completing at least (1) WITS CEC program through a live college presentation or through the at-home study pre-approved vendor DVD collection.  W.I.T.S. home study programs have the additional alumni discount as well.  The remainder of the CEC's can be acquired through other approved organizations conventions or college programs.

We accept CEC's from college health & fitness courses,  ACSM conventions, DCAC conventions, Sarah City Workout conventions and IDEA conventions.  Anyone else must be approved through a written request if they are outside of the listed programs above.  A $15 review of any individual program for CEC's can be accomplished for you and may take up to 2 weeks.  Please note our store has pre-approved DVD's with home study CEC's ready to go for busy people in a hurry.  Grace periods are available for renewals of certifications, but DO NOT WAIT.  Get it done today and be on top of your game for your clients and your business.

Visit our online Store to purchase materials for the following workshops:
* Buy the entire listed Workshop BUNDLE below and get a $10 rebate check with your delivery. Individual purchases welcome as well for your needs. Make sure you let us know if you need the CEC home study materials, as well with your order.

Workshops on DVD with Continuing Education Credits for W.I.T.S.

[other certification groups need to be petitoned.  ACE, BOC, IACET, AOTA already approved most listed]

Courses on DVD with Continuing Education Credits for W.I.T.S.

[other certification groups need to be petitioned.  ACE, BOC, IACET, AOTA already approved most listed]

 

W.I.T.S. College Workshops ( live college presentations )  
 
* We will rebate a 10% rebate to W.I.T.S. graduates who complete the entire weekend for W.I.T.S. workshop CEC's


Advanced Skills for Fitness Professionals I – Successful Practice
 
A fitness career weekend will assist you to get all of your continuing education credits to renew your certifications. W.I.T.S. and other associations recognize it for 15 credit hours. Be the best you can be in your field for you and your clients. 
The American Council on Education has issued 1 vocational college credit for this bundle.
 
Nutritional Concepts Workshop_
Learn how to educate your clients about the relationship between caloric intake, caloric burn, weight loss, weight gain and body fat percentages through nutritional awareness. Discuss the pros and cons of popular diets, the health effects of some common drugs and nutritional supplements. 
6 CEC’s for WITS professionals.
 
Running Techniques for Everyone 
Learn to use the physiology of running to asses and achieve optimal running form. Topics include appropriate running shoes and apparel, running program design, running technique analysis and injury prevention. This is a workshop and all attendees are expected to participate in the running portions of the course. Dress accordingly.
3 CEC’s for WITS professionals. 
 
Business and Selling Skills for Personal Trainers
The course teaches Personal trainers strategies and business plans on starting their own business as an independent contractor in health clubs, or to run your private studios.  This unique workshop covers:

  • Liability insurance minimums 
  • How to set up credit card account
  • How to develop group and individual pricing strategies 
  • How to adjust to different types of clients while not alienating anyone from your business 
  • Building R.E.A.D. Rapport, Empathy, Assessment, and Development.
  • Creating a need (tugging at the "heart-string")
  • Tricks in changing a "no" into a "yes"
  • Worth of a Trainer

 3 CEC’s for WITS professionals
 
Advanced Weight Training for PFT’s                      
Expand your weight training skills and program design for improved results with your clients. Learn how to explain the importance and benefits of alternating exercises for each major muscle group and add new exercises to your repertoire. Learn how to keep your clients interested and balanced with 3, 4, 5, & 6 day workout programs.
3 CEC’s for WITS professionals.


Advanced Skills for Fitness Professionals II – Exercise Modalities
 
The next level is a fitness career weekend that will help you attain all your continuing education credits to renew your certifications. W.I.T.S. and other associations recognize these courses for 15 CEC’s. Be the best you can be in your field by adding this variation to your skill set. 15 hours = 15 Cec’s  The American Council on Education has issued 1 college credit for this bundle.
 
Functional Flexibility for Fitness Professionals

Learn to implement the objectives of stretching for your general clients and athletes. Devise stretching regiments for upper and lower body regions.  Learn both static and PNF stretches for each major muscle group.  
3 CEC’s for WITS professionals 
 
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
· Explain the differences between static, ballistic and PNF stretches.
· Demonstrate a stretch variation [static and PNF] for each major muscle group.
· Devise a stretching regiment for the upper and lower body.
· Define the objectives of the developmental stretch for general clientele and athletes.
Textbook required:No- handout provided
 
Balls, Tubing & Plyometircs

Expand your athletic, rehabilitation and sports oriented client base with specific exercise regiments for these populations. Better utilize stability balls, free weights and weight bearing machines for improved functional fitness. Identify single and multi joint exercises.  Explain the benefits and differences between machine, free weight lifting and learn activity, sports and rehabilitation with specific exercises to increase your ability to serve more clients. 
6 CEC’s for WITS professionals 
 
Learning Outcomes:
• Define/distinguish single joint vs. multi joint exercises
• Explain the differences and benefits of machine vs. free weight exercises
• Prescribe and demonstrate examples of activity-specific training exercises
• Prescribe and demonstrate examples of sport-specific training exercises
• Demonstrate examples of rehabilitative exercises

Step up to Step Aerobics for Fitness Professionals 

Grow your group exercise offerings or sharpen your existing skills. Learn 10 techniques demonstrating correct posture and body mechanics specific to stepping and 5 essential safety guidelines. Learn to link four 16 count combinations together and apply two different cuing methods for smooth transitions.
3 CEC’s for WITS professionals 
Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
·        List 10 techniques for body mechanics and correct posture for stepping.
·        Demonstrate 5 essential safety guidelines for stepping.
·        Demonstrate (4) 16-count step combinations.
·        Demonstrate and apply 2 different types of cuing in a routine.
Textbook required:No- handout provided 

Cardio Boxing for Fitness Instructors 

Build a personal trainer group exercise following with one of the most popular forms of group exercise in the industry. Learn proper punching form and footwork specific to cardio boxing. Learn how to design workout programs as a personal trainer or group exercise instructor and incorporate the stretches for the specific muscles groups involved. 
3 CEC’s for WITS professionals 
Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
·        Demonstrate the proper form on punches and kicks.
·        Design a boxing cardio workout.
·        Demonstrate at least 1 new stretch that isolate the muscle groups involved.
·        Reproduce safe cardio-box routines. 
Textbook required: No- handout provided  

 

 

 

Home DVD Programs

As of January 1, 2006 graduates will be required to obtain their CEC's by completing at least (1) WITS CEC program through a live college presentation or through the at-home study pre-approved vendor DVD collection.  W.I.T.S. home study programs have the additional alumni discount as well.  The remainder of the CEC's can be acquired through other approved organizations conventions or college programs.

Listed below is a small listing of home study DVD programs that are accepted by W.I.T.S. and count as your (1) program to qualify.  An entire listing can be reached by going to our online store.

 

NEW ! DVD Series for Fitness Management

Dr. Rodney Gaines led the 6 week series of lectures. The 10 session DVD series helps enlighten serious trainers, sales representatives on what and how to succeed in preparing for management of a department or an entire club operation. The history of the industry is covered all the way up to the future for consideration and for planning for your boss or your own facility dreams. Rodney reviews 2 past attendees final project to help graduates learn how and what to consider when being promoted or leading a meeting of your peers on a special topic. The fantastic book below is the basis of the course and a required text. It lays the foundation to excel as a management leader. 18 CEC's for W.I.T.S.

Course Kit: 10 DVD set, Student Workbook, Home Study exam

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Course Cost: $349.50 plus $13 shipping and handling = $362.50

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Synergy of Human Movement

Synergy of Human Movement is advanced training for the experienced, certified personal trainers who wish to work with all post rehabilitative populations, baby boomers, high-risk population, sport specific clientele. Before you can train any client,  you need to understand  the science behind the movement, otherwise why are you training? Gain a deeper understanding on how human movement occurs scientifically and how the various systems of the body affect one another, understand the functional anatomy that performs human movement, and learn about common neuromuscular injuries and post therapy training programs that get results.

W.I.T.S. 20 CEU's. ACE(pending), NASM 1.9 CEU’s,  NCCPT  1.9 CEU’s , NETA 20 CEU’s, NFPT 1
Credit fulfilling 6 month requirement as required by NFPT , NSCA 1.9 CEU's.

Synergy of Human Movement Course with DVD
$250.00 plus $20 s+h = $270.00
(497 page course manual, examination, 5 DVD set, 20 CEC's)

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Back Injury Prevention Specialist Course - 8 CECs

Learning Objectives

  • Amplify knowledge of the anatomy of the back and common risk factors for back pain.
  • Learn about diagnostic tests and physicians who treat back problems.
  • Understand causes of spinal disk herniations, stenosis, osteoporosis and spinal tumors.
  • Expand knowledge on muscle injuries and myofascial back pain.
  • Understand the types of treatment for back pain.
  • Discover how to enhance your client's workout with conditioning exercises to help prevent back injuries.
  • Learn how to develop a posturepedic body.
  • Discover how your lifestyle can hurt or help.

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 8 Hours
Course Kit - 300 Page Book, Back Injury Prevention CD: includes the Back Injury Prevention Textbook, conditioning program, charts and examination.

Course Cost: $119 plus $10 s+h = $129.00

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Golf Conditioning Specialist - 16 CEC’s

• Gain assessment knowledge for posture, muscular strength, flexibility and endurance
• Discover the advantages of using a stability ball and how it improves golf performance
• Learn why proper conditioning can improve your clients swing
• Amplify knowledge of stability ball exercises to restore proper function and prepare your
client for more advanced golf conditioning
• Review tips on how to develop an effective marketing plan, get publicity and network
• Understand common golf related injuries, swing faults and exercises to help correct

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Hours to Complete - 16 Hours
Course Kit - 275 Page Manual, 2 DVDs, study guide and examination.

Cost: $199.00 + $10.00 (shipping/handling/tax) = $209.00

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Golf Injury Prevention Specialist  - 5 CEC’s

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the common golf injuries and provide exercises to help prevent injury.
  • Fortify knowledge on sprains, strains, fractures, tendonitis, acute and chronic golf injuries.
  • Learn why a poor warm-up or faulty swing mechanics can lead to injury.
  • Gain insight on the most common injuries in amateur vs. professional golfers.
  • Identify what injuries are of special concern among older golfers, female golfers and those recovering from surgery.
  • Discover how to attract new clients and become the golf injury prevention expert in your area.

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Hours to Complete - 5 Hours
Course Kit - 70 Page Manual, 170 Page Book, study guide and examination.

Course Cost: $79 plus $10 s+h = $89.00

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Golf Wellness Specialist - 5 CEC's

• Understand the fundamentals of golf wellness
• Review statistical evidence on golf injury sites in amateur and professional golfers
• Learn an on-course systematic golf training approach
• Gain insight on essential wellness tips to follow on the course
• Discover how to market yourself as the golf wellness expert - we'll even help you get started with two dozen professional, laminated color golf brochures

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 5 Hours
Course Kit - 9 Hole Golf Fitness DVD, Golf Wellness CD: includes the Golf Wellness Textbook, conditioning program, charts and examination.

Course Cost $79 plus $10 shipping and handling - $89
CEC's - 5

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Core Training Specialist – 6 CEC’s

• Learn to teach your clients how to effectively recruit the trunk musculature and control the position of the lumbar spine
• Discover how to start with the basics and then add equipment when clients are able to properly engage the transverses and pelvic floor musculature
• Review the muscles involved and the fundamentals of core training
• Amplify knowledge of core training exercises in preparation for dynamic core movements
• Find out beneficial tips to share with clients for a stronger core
Please Note: The contents of the lower body ball specialist course are also in the core training level one specialist course.

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 6 Hours
Course Kit - Lower Back Care DVD, Core Training CD: includes the Core Training Textbook, conditioning program, charts and examination.

Course Cost: $89 plus $10 shipping and handling - $99

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Knee Injury Prevention Specialist Course - 8 CECs

Learning Objectives

  • Amplify knowledge of the anatomy of the knee and common risk factors for knee pain.
  • Learn about ligament, tendon, meniscus and other acute and traumatic injuries.
  • Understand knee pain in children and adults.
  • Expand knowledge on bursitis, tendinitis and other overuse injuries.
  • Understand the types of treatment for knee pain.
  • Discover how to enhance your client's workout with conditioning exercises to help prevent knee injuries.
  • Learn the sports most and least likely to hurt your knees.
  • Discover twenty ways to be good to your knees.

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 8 Hours

Course Kit - 300 Page Book, Knee Injury Prevention CD: includes the Knee Injury Prevention Textbook, conditioning program, charts and examination.

Course Cost: $119 plus $10 s+h = $129.00

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Longevity Wellness Specialist - 17 CEC’s

• Review exercise and relation to disease
• Understand good posture vs. poor posture and its effects on aging
• Gain knowledge of exercise prescription and guidelines for older adults
• Study cutting-edge anti-aging nutrients, vitamins, co-vitamins and cofactors
• Learn how to determine your stress levels and your biological vs. chronological age
• Discover the emerging environmental hazards and detoxification basics
• Examine theories on aging and secrets of the immortals

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 17 Hours
Course Kit - 600 Page Book, Longevity Wellness CD: includes the Longevity Wellness Textbook, conditioning program and examination.

Cost: $169.00 + $10.00 (shipping/handling/tax) = $179.00

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Exercise Development Specialist - 12 CEC’s

• Promote trunk stabilization, balance, flexibility and strength
• Reinforce and promote shoulder stability, flexibility and strength
• Address all the muscles of the shoulder, as well as the rotator cuff
• Improve thoracic and cervical flexibility and strength
• Train all muscle groups using the resistance cord and stability ball
• Amplify knowledge for exercise tips at the home or workplace

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 12 Hours
Course Kit - Exercise Development DVD, Exercise Development CD: includes the Exercise Development Textbook, conditioning program, charts and examination.

Cost: $179.00 + $10.00 (shipping/handling/tax) = $189.00

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Flexibility Training Specialist - 4 CEC’s

• Amplify assessment knowledge for flexibility
• Learn stretching techniques to improve flexibility while improving balance & posture
• Understand the muscles being used and the importance in each stretch
• Gain insight on approaches for individuals who cannot stretch on the floor
• Find out beneficial tips to share with clients for increased flexibility
• Review guidelines and benefits when using the stability ball to develop flexibility

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 4 Hours
Course Kit - Stretch It Out DVD, Flexibility Training CD: includes the Flexibility Training Textbook, conditioning program, charts and examination.

Cost: $69.00 + $10.00 (shipping/handling/tax) = $79.00

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Lower Body Ball Specialist - 6 CEC’s

• Gain insight on beginner to more advanced stabilization techniques
• Amplify knowledge of lower body ball exercises and how to set proper intensity levels
• Find out appropriate guidelines and instructional tips when using the stability ball
• Learn the muscles being used when performing the conditioning moves
• Review the fundamentals and benefits of the stability ball
Please Note: The contents of the lower body ball specialist course are also in the core training level one specialist course.

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 6 Hours
Course Kit - No Hips DVD, Lower Body Ball CD: includes the Lower Body Ball Textbook, conditioning program, charts and examination.

Cost: $79.00 + $10.00 (shipping/handling/tax) = $89.00

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Posture Analysis Specialist - 6 CEC’s

• Gain postural assessment knowledge to help you determine the appropriate therapeutic exercises to implement with your client
• Understand the importance of stabilization to maintain proper body alignment
• Find out beneficial tips to share with clients to improve posture
• Learn simple conditioning moves (no equipment needed) for common repetitive motions
• Review guidelines and benefits when using the stability ball to improve posture

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 6 Hours

Course Kit - Stop the Slouch DVD, Posture Analysis CD: includes the Posture Analysis Textbook, conditioning program, charts and examination.

Cost: $79.00 + $10.00 (shipping/handling/tax) = $89.00

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Muscle Management Specialist - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - 5 CEC's

• Review the facts about wrist pain and CTS
• Understand the causes and symptoms of CTS
• Examine the anatomy of the carpal tunnel and surrounding muscles
• Discover why the source your pain can be as far away as your neck
• Find out when surgery is and is not necessary
• Learn what can be done to reverse CTS symptoms
• Gain knowledge of how to prevent CTS at work
• Amplify knowledge of exercises to help prevent CTS

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 5 Hours
Course Kit - Manual, Study Guide and Examination.

Course Cost: $69.00 + $10 tax/shipping/handling = $79.00
CEC's - 3

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Muscle Management Specialist - The Pain Free Cyclist - 8 CECs

Learning Objectives

  • Amplify knowledge to help cyclists develop good nutritional habits.
  • Learn where energy comes from and where it is used.
  • Discover the importance of pre, during and post activity feeding consumption, electrolytes and vitamins.
  • Understand important exercise physiology issues facing cyclists.
  • Respect the importance of heart rate monitoring.
  • Learn how to minimize the need for recovery and how the body responds to physical training.
  • Expand knowledge of bicycle safety and first aid.
  • Discover how to enhance your client's workout with conditioning exercises to help prevent injuries.
  • Understand cycling-related injury and medical problems that affect the body.

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 8 Hours

Course Kit - 300 Page Book, Pain Free Cyclist CD: includes the Pain Free Cyclist Textbook, conditioning program, charts and examination.

Course Cost: $119 plus $10 s+h = $129.00

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Muscle Management Specialist - The Pain Free Runner - 8 CEC's

• Gain insight on how to create a running program
• Learn how to remain injury free when running on different terrains
• Discover the training palette of a pain free runner
• Understand the principles, components and techniques of pain free running
• Amplify knowledge about proper body alignment
• Learn about the key workouts of pain free running
• Find the answer on why orthotics can enhance the body's performance and efficiency
• Respect the importance of heart rate monitoring

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 8 Hours
Course Kit - 170 Page Book, Pain Free Runner CD: includes the Pain Free Runner Textbook, conditioning program, charts and examination.

Cost: $99 plus $10 s+h = $109.00
CECs - 7 W.I.T.S.

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MMS-The Pain Free Triathlete Specialist - 10 CEC’s

• Gain a basic understanding of joint movement
• Learn proper training for triathlon cycling, swimming and running
• Discover why lower back muscles can be the source of triathlete ailments ranging from sciatica to hip pain or burning pain in lower extremities
• Discover the answer on why orthotics can enhance performance and efficiency
• Learn how proper exercise can help prevent injury
• Respect the importance of heart rate monitoring
• Providing the triathlete with hydration suggestions

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 10 Hours
Course Kit - 260 Pg Book, Pain Free Triathlete CD: includes the Pain Free Triathlete Textbook, conditioning program, charts and examination.

Course Cost: $129 plus $10 s+h = $139.00

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MMS- Fibromyalgia Specialist - 6 CEC’s

• Gain insight on the medical conditions commonly occurring with fibromyalgia (FM)
• Acquire concise information about diagnosis and symptoms
• Gain an understanding of pioneering and alternative treatments
• Learn how stress management and relaxation help control aggravated symptoms
• Get a better grasp how exercise, diet & nutritional supplements can help alleviate FMS
• Learn appropriate conditioning guidelines and discover suitable stretches for FM clients
• Become familiar with ways to cope with psychological aspects of FMS and flare-up management

Shipping - This course ships from GMP Fitness via FedEx Ground within 2 business days of the placed order. Ship time is 2-5 Business Days.

Receiving Your CE Certificate - The GMP Online Exam Center is the fastest way to receive your CEs. Exams can also be emailed, faxed or mailed to GMP Fitness. All instructions are provided in your course kit.

Time to Complete - 6 Hours
Course Kit - 275 Page Book, Fibromyalgia CD: includes the conditioning program and examination.

Course Cost: $109 plus $10 s+h = $119.00

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Indoor Cycling Basics

Designed specifically for the entry-level instructor, Norma Shechtman, 2003 ACE Fitness Instructor of the Year, shares with you the basic elements needed to instruct a comprehensive indoor cycling class. Teach others to safely use the bike and components, proper form and riding techniques and the benefits of cycling. Learn creative formats to make your class a fun-filled fitness experience.

Course Includes:

  • Exam
  • 44-page workbook with practice drills
  • Music suggestions & sample riding programs
  • DVD

Cycling Basics 3 W.I.T.S. & .5 ACE

Course Cost: $79 plus $10 shipping and handling - $89

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Step Basics

Would you like to teach step or just have a private lesson on basic step at home? You can use this course either way.  “Step Basics” includes a 53-minute video and 40 page manual. The course will take you through a step-by-step procedure to teach the basic movements and how to execute them properly. The 53-minute video includes an introduction, step portion, abdominal portion, cool down and stretch, step terminology, step movement breakdown and a review of proper stepping technique. 

The manual reviews safety precautions, terminology, breakdown of steps, step notation, pictures, music suggestions, warm-up suggestions, and a final written and practical exam. 

Step Basics: 5 W.I.T.S. & .3 ACE

Course Cost: $79 plus $10 shipping and handling - $89

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Children's Fitness Specialist DVD Educational Series

Get yours now..... What a wonderful way to learn how to work with the ever growing youth market. Cindy Elsberry from Georgia State University will give you the hottest new techniques. As a leading expert, Cindy breaks down key areas to consider in her lectures and practical labs so you can reach kids. Cindy's insights will help your children/clients improve their health through games and more. 12 W.I.T.S. CEC's

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Get a 2 minute look at the practical labs, click here!

Buy now at the special price of $179.70 + shipping/handling and tax where applicable.

Order today and get a home study packet for W.I.T.S.

Cost: $179.70, which includes the $13.66 shipping/handling/tax

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Older Adult Fitness Specialist (formerly Senior Fitness) - 18 CEC's

Get the education you need to serve the fastest growing fitness population in the US.This unique DVD series and student workbook provides you with the specific knowledge and practical skills you’ll need for working with older adult clientele. Learn what common ailments and physical conditions are germane to this special population and how to design age appropriate, fun and functional exercise programs. If you want to get the certification, you will need to pay a test out fee to meet one of our proctors for the written and the practical skills exams.  This is an option only.

* Remember to order the SrFit Textbook as well to get the most out of the DVD course series*

Costs:
W.I.T.S. Alumni price:  $169.00 + ($9.97 shipping and handling)
Non W.I.T.S. Graduate price: $199.00 + ($9.97 shipping and handling) 

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SrFit™ Second Edition – 19 to 24 CEC’s

The Personal Trainer’s Resource for Training Middle Aged and Older Adults

  1. Learn and appreciate how the aging process impacts the organ systems, as well as understand the risk factors associated with chronic diseases.
  2. Identify dietary changes that may be needed as a result of aging, and also recognize how diet is related to the different chronic diseases that become more apparent as people grow older.
  3. Gain knowledge of safe and effective training techniques for the middle aged and older adult, including guidelines specific to older adult flexibility, endurance and strength training.
  4. Be aware of and be capable of conducting comprehensive senior health assessment and fitness testing procedures.
  5. Understand chronic diseases and be able to design and modify programs for clients with specific chronic diseases.
  6. Identify with what motivates the older adult and discover how to create an age friendly environment.
  7. Become skilled at finding and appealing to senior clients, in addition to discovering ways to build credibility and become established as an expert in the field of senior fitness.

Course materials include: 330-page SrFit manual, 60 page study guide, 2 1/2 hour DVD set featuring Wayne Westcott and a one hour audio CD featuring Tammy Petersen and her husband Mark, a geriatrician. Instructions for completing the 60-question multiple choice online exam and obtaining CECs are also included

Course Cost: $319 plus $10 shipping and handling - $329

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JrFit™ - 19 to 24 CEC’s

The Personal Trainer’s Resource for Training Youth

  1. Learn and appreciate how to guide youth in developing a functional musculoskeletal system for fitness and health.
  2. Gain knowledge of safe and effective program prescription; correct training techniques and form; and injury prevention for youth.
  3. Understand equipment and exercises for entire body essential movements; including flexibility, coordination, balance, stamina, strength, speed and agility.
  4. Be aware of and be capable of conducting sports specific training and activities; including power, jumping, striking and endurance. 
  5. Identify what motivates youth and discover how to create an age friendly environment.
  6. Identify dietary needs for health, weight gain or loss, strength, endurance and sports specific nutrition.

Course materials include: STENGTH & POWER FOR YOUNG ATHLETES (216 pages) by Westcott and Faigenbaum; Athletic Fitness for Kids (184 pages) by Lancaster and Teodorescu; FUEL for YOUNG ATHLETES (192 pages) by Litt; and a 120-page study guide. Instructions for completing the 60-question multiple choice online exam and obtaining CEU credit are also included.

Cost: $319.00 + $20 Shipping & handling = $339.00

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Enlighten Your Body – 20 CECs 
This inspirational course blends the principles of Mind Body fitness with Yoga and Pilates mat exercises to create a mindful form of body sculpt. Learn how the self discovery and awareness practiced in yoga-based fitness classes can provide inspirational and transformational lessons that are applicable in our daily lives. 

Course Materials: 178 page book, 73 page workbook, Yoga Sculpt DVD, CEC Exam

Course Cost: $199 plus $10 s+h = $209 

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Holistic Fitness Specialty Certificate - 20 W.I.T.S. CECs

Use holistic fitness protocols to support the therapeutic process of recovery from eating disorders, traumatic stress, depression, and the acute grief syndrome. Learn to adapt and apply yoga as a gentle and constructive approach to back care and scoliosis. Discover how ‘evolved embodiment’ can become a valid psycho-somatic strategy for recovery, self-discovery, growth, healing, and understanding. Promote the concept of ‘adventures in embodiment’ (through a combination of creativity, aesthetics, symbolism, yoga, and somatic education) as a highly effective way of learning to appreciate, enjoy, and enhance the gifts of embodiment, health, and fitness. 

Cost: $229 + $10 shipping / handling = $239

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Practical Yoga for Personal Trainers - 22 CECs 

Learn 50+ yoga postures and the basic tradition, psychology, and techniques of yoga. Explore the power of meditation, visualization, affirmations, and other yogic methods for managing stress and building champions. Includes sports specific yoga programs as well as lifestyle programs:

  • Yoga programs for Jogging, Cycling, Golf, Tennis, Dance Conditioning
  • Yoga and Sport Psychology
  • Yoga for Managing Stress
  • Lifestyle programs - General Flexibility, Strength Training, Core Stability, Stress Reduction, Chronic Fatigue, Pregnancy, Back Pain Management, and Weight Loss.
  • Breathing Techniques
  • Comprehensive Guidelines and Cueing Strategies
  • Contraindications and Safety Modifications

Course Materials:  191 page workbook, ‘The Yoga Connection’ DVD, CEC exam

Course Cost: $199 plus $10 s+h = $209.00 

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The Vinyasa Specialist – 12 CECs 

Develop mindfulness and a sense of effortlessness through Vinyasa - a dynamic and challenging yoga-fitness modality that links one pose to the next. This technique incorporates skilled movements performed in sync with the breath to create an efficient, economical use of the body’s energy. Learn modifications and safety tips to promote coordination, poise, and precision of movement. 

Course Materials: 114 page workbook, ‘The Vinyasa Specialist’ DVD, CEC Exam

Course Cost: $129 plus $10 s+h = $139.00

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Mind Body Healing – 22 CECs 

Embark on a fascinating, in depth exploration into the Mind/Body connection! This course offers practical information that promotes wellness and healing of the body, mind, and spirit through the medium of the body. You will learn about Alignment Perception Strategies, Characteristic Somatic Patterns, Primary Holding Patterns, Stages of Sensori-Motor Learning, Stress Paradigms, and Breathing Imagery Techniques. You will also experience a typical Mind-Body fitness class.  

Course Materials: 191 page book, 64 page booklet, 47 page workbook, ‘Mind Your Breath’ DVD, CEC Exam

Course Cost: $199 plus $10 s+h = $209.00 

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Asana Excellence - Two Course Combo Package – 8.5 CECs

Part # 1 – Asana Excellence: Basic Alignment – 2.5 CECs
Part # 2 – Asana Excellence: Refining and Energizing Alignment – 6 CECs 

Basic Alignment is a great starter course for new yoga instructors! Learn about the history and philosophy of the yoga tradition. Get acquainted with the guidelines, specific cueing strategies, and basic safety modifications for more than 20 popular yoga postures. 

In ‘Refining and Energizing Alignment,’ you will learn a variety of interesting alignment strategies for the feet, core, hips, and shoulders. Study the essential health benefits of yoga, and learn which yoga postures can be used to energize specific organs and glands. 

Course Materials: (BA) 79 page text, Yoga for a New Day DVD, CEC Exam;                                 (R&EA) 132 page text, CEC exam

Course Cost: $109 + $10 s+h = $119.00  

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Topical Course Lectures

 

Advanced Weight Training Techniques - 3 hours

A workshop designed to help you expand your strength training skills. This 3 hour dynamic workshop will give you both theory and practical information to design safe and effective strength exercises. The variety in movement patterns will challenge and enhance your client’s neuromuscular developmental patterns of the upper and lower body. A workshop for the dedicated personal trainer to challenge their clients and athletes.

 

Business and Selling Skills for Personal Trainers – 3 hours


The course teaches Personal trainers strategies and business plans on starting their own business as an independent contractor in health clubs, or to run your own private studio. This unique workshop covers:

  • Liability insurance minimums
  • How to set up credit card account
  • How to develop group and individual pricing strategies
  • How to adjust to different types of clients while not alienating anyone from your business
  • Building R.E.A.D. Rapport, Empathy, Assessment, and Development.
  • Creating a need (tugging at the "heart-string")
  • Tricks in changing a "no" into a "yes"
  • Worth of a Trainer

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Cardio-Boxx - 2 hours
It's a knockout! The newest techniques and essential kicks and punches that are bio-mechanically correct. This master workshop is an intense self-defense hi/lo combination workout with cardiovascular training and upper body strengthening and conditioning. Excellent for personal trainers and group exercise instructors looking for additional challenges. You will take away a lot of ideas to excite you and your participants.

 

Functional Flexibility - 3 hours
Michelle Matte MS, CPT & Sherry McCormack M Ed, CPT
Flexibility is a crucial component of everyone's health. Special emphasis on sport types of stretching, as well as recreational fitness. This workshop will teach you how to stretch all major muscle groups with creative variations. Increased flexibility and range of motion for your advanced workouts and client will be approached through partner stretching, PNF stretches and stability ball usage.
Great new menu to target your needs.
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Balls, Tubing and Plyrometrics – 3 hours
Break out of traditional exercise programming! WITS's Functional Training Workshop will give you tons of new exercise ideas to teach your clients using a wide range of equipment. Whether you work in a large gym or train
someone in their living room, you will come away with ideas that will work for your situation! Stability balls, medicine balls, tubing, stairs, body weight, rehabilitation exercises and plyometrics are just a few of the topics we will discuss. And best of all, you'll be able to start using these exercises TOMORROW!

Introduction to Personal Training:
Discover how your body functions in a fun way with all types of exercise. Designed for the absolute novice. Those interested in pursuing a fitness career can utilize this course to get a solid foundation to approach any of the certifications. The basic course includes evaluating your health and fitness levels, changing health-related behaviors, and preventing injury during exercise activities. This course is great for the family leader to help their family fight obesity and get active. Includes twelve hours lecture and twelve hours practical lab. * Call 1-888-330-9487 to order the required textbook for the course and start reading ASAP.
Easy to use menu to target areas of need!

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Nutritional Concepts for Success! – 6 CEC's -
Presented by Sheila Bailey RD, ACSM -

Maximize your success as a certified personal trainer by helping client's with their nutritional needs. Student handouts will guide you on how to set up a game plan for your clients’ health. Learn how to look and feel better through careful analysis of food labels and eating patterns, while learning how to age slowly through optimum diet. Athletes need certain special extras and those key components will be explored as well. This workshop will offer ideas and approaches to make eating a fun journey for your clients!
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Board Review for Veteran Personal Trainer – 15 CEC’s
This 15-hour lecture review is designed to help veteran personal trainers become reacquainted with the essential information to prepare for the National Boards [www.nbfe.org]. The course is broken up into 5 three-hour sessions. The review will focus on anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology and much more. Be prepared to tackle your national boards and be apart of the new elite credential. The required textbook is Howley & Franks, Health Fitness Instructor Handbook.
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Running Techniques of Today - 3 hours
Learn how to design and implement a running workout for yourself or a client. Many practical approaches of what to look for and avoid are covered. Additional lecture time will be spent on selection of shoes, equipment and how to game plan for different workouts for different goals.
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Exercise Program Design for Special Population:
Many personal fitness trainers limit themselves, their business and their income potential by serving only the “young and fit.” There are other populations who can benefit from your services and who need your guidance and assistance to improve their health and fitness. In addition, more mature individuals may not only need your expertise, but are also more likely to have the discretionary time and money to hire you. If you expand your business to serve special populations you will not only help more people, but also increase your income and profitability! This 6-hour workshop will take your profession to the next level. 6 CEC's
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Nutrition Strategies for Performance:
There are three primary factors that influence how our body performs: genetics, training and nutrition. While little if anything can be done to change our genetics, we can make changes in training and nutritional habits. This six-hour class is for health and fitness professionals who want to learn more about how nutrition influences physical performance. Specific topics to be discussed include: diet analysis, the new food pyramid, the fueling cycle, fuel and fluids that improve performance, overcoming performance challenges and sports and condition specific nutritional strategies. 6 CEC's
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