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DVD Workshops For Sale


DVD - Lectures on Core Knowledge for the Personal Trainer:
Understand how the body works with exercise and more
With Michelle Matte, ME. CPT

This is a great study tool for anyone trying to learn the essentials of being a personal trainer.

DVD - Practical Skills for the Personal Trainer:
Learn all the key componenets to work with clients with hands on drills

with With Abby Hoffman, MS Ed & Michelle Matte ME, CPT

This is a great study tool for anyone trying to learn the essentials of being a personal trainer.

DVD - Core Knowledge Lectures for the Group Exercise Instructor:
Learn all the essentials of the body, exercises and how a fitness professional to leads an exciting group exercise class.
With Michelle Matte, ME. CPT

 

DVD - Group Exercise Practical Skills & Drills:
Learn how to put a class together from start to finish
With Darlene Davis & Lauren Lewis, ACE, AFAA, W.I.T.S.

* Want learn to work with groups for warm ups or to just teach a class? You know the theory, but need the practical skills. These DVD's come complete with an outline for your studies.

Pre-Sale
Children's Fitness Specialist DVD Educational Series
Cindy Elsberry from Georgia State University

What a wonderful way to learn how to work with the ever growing youth market. Learn the hottest new techniques. Breaks down in 3 lectures and 3 practical labs the way to reach kids and help them improve their health through games and more.

 

DVD - Introduction to Personal Trainer:
This 4 DVD course is designed for the novice who has not had the benefit of formal training. 

 

 

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 dpartment or an entire club operation.

 

 


CARDIO BOX 101 DVD:
with Lauren Lewis and Lillie Brown

Learn all the essential fundamental punches, kicks and boxing moves to lead a safe and energetic group exercise class.

RUNNERS CLINIC 101 DVD:
with Buddy Canady, MS, Track Coach and Triathelete

A basic but challenging lecture and practical approach to designing and implementing a running workout for yourself or a client.

 

Functional Flexibility - 3 hours
Michelle Matte MS, CPT & Sherry McCormack M Ed, CPT

Special emphasis on sport types of stretching, as well as recreational fitness. This workshop will teach you how to stretch all major muscle groups for increased flexibility and range of motion.

 

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.

Nutritional Concepts for Success! – 6 hours - New 2007
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.

NEW - SrFit 2nd Edition- DVD, home study cec’s Course materials include: 330 page 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.

 

Step up to Step for Fitness Professionals (New)
Learn 10 techniques demonstrating correct posture and body mechanics specific to stepping and 5 essential safety guidelines.

   

 

 

Golf Conditioning Specialist - 16 CEC’s
This comprehensive program is specifically designed to teach you client assessment and exercise development for improved golf performance.

Golf Wellness Specialist
The Golf Wellness Specialist Course is made up of a series of effective golf fitness moves and essential wellness tips to help clients play better, safer and have a more enjoyable round of golf.

Core Training Specialist - Level One
Learn to teach your clients how to effectively recruit the trunk musculature and control the position of the lumbar spine.

 

Longevity Wellness Specialist - 17 CEC’s
This comprehensive program is designed to teach the ten biological processes involved in aging, the culprits largely responsible for aging, the pros and cons of hormone therapy and how to naturally stimulate your hormone production.

Exercise Development Specialist - 12 CEC’s
This comprehensive course incorporates the use of the stability ball and resistance cord and offers over 125 specific exercises and variations for training the shoulders, upper and lower back, and the neck.

Total Body Flexibility Specialist - 4 CEC’s
This comprehensive program is divided into 3 different stretching segments and includes illustrations and exercise charts. This program is great for group fitness and personal trainers.

 

Lower Body Ball Specialist - 6 CEC’s
This comprehensive program is specifically designed to teach lower body ball techniques to encourage neutral spine first for a healthy lower back.

Posture Analysis Specialist - 6 CEC’s
This comprehensive program has great illustrations and exercise charts arranged to target postural problems.

Muscle Management Specialist - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Learn the truth about wrist pain and CTS, why the typical conventional methods may not be the best course of treatment and stretching and resistance exercises to help prevent CTS.

 

*NEW* Muscle Management Specialist - The Pain Free Runner
In this course you will learn three key workouts and the four phases of a runner's training, the basic science of heart rate monitoring and stretching and resistance exercises for the runner.

Train Clients At Home- 3 CEC’s
Wes Norris, CSCS, President and owner of PersonalTrainerTips.com and long-time WITS instructor has created a kit that includes everything you need to start training clients in their homes or offices.

Children's Fitness Specialist DVD Educational Series
What a wonderful way to learn how to work with the ever growing youth market. Cindy Elsberry from the University of Georgia will give you the hottest new techniques.

 

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Personal Trainer Key Assessment CD
W.I.T.S. and Musicflex have combined efforts to replace the old metronome and bring these tests back into standard practice, with an easy CD.

New CD's to refresh & study personal training essentials!!
Listen to the key theoretical lectures of how the human body works in relation to exercise in the comfort of your car or home.

VHI Trainer's Exercise Toolbox
Designed specifically for the personal trainer. It includes 414 strength training, flexibility, medicine ball, and functional exercises you can use to create exercise routines your clients will love.

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The Personal Trainer Manual | The Fitness Leader Instructor Manual | The Aerobic Instructor Manual | The Seniors Instructor Manual | The Aquatics Instructor Manual | The Youth Instructor Manual | Extra Reference Books for Fitness Trainers

Fitness Professional's Handbook-5th Edition
Author Edward Howley, B. Franks
Every chapter has been updated based on the latest standards, guidelines, and research, allowing readers to explore the newest theories, research findings, and current issues in the field.

Fitness Management
Stephen J. Tharrett & James A. Peterson
Presents the most comprehensive blueprint ever created for developing, leading, managing, and operating a successful health fitness business.

Methods of Group Exercise Instruction
Carol A. Kennedy, Mary M. Yoke
It describes the methodology required for setting up classes, how to create effective teaching progressions, and how to choreograph and program to music.

 

Fitness Leader's Handbook-2nd Edition
Author B. Franks, Edward Howley
Makes an ideal reference for anyone charged with the task of leading a fitness class.Written for those who haven’t had the advantage of formal training.

The Group Fitness Instructor Manual
Author Richard Cotton
This 367-page text covers exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, nutrition, health screening, instructional techniques, professional responsibilities and much more.

Fitness for Children
Author Curtis Hinson
You'll find 45 activities and strategies as well as 80 exercises and 40 homework assignments that furnish a variety of practical ideas to keep students moving, thinking, and acquiring the skills needed for active living.

 

Endurance Sports Nutrition
Endurance Sports Nutrition will help you select the best foods, fluids, and supplements to train longer, recover more quickly, avoid injuries, and achieve your performance goals in any endurance endeavor. 

Aquatics

The Aquatics Instructor Manual (Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual)
Author Aquatics Exercise Association
A great reference source for all aquatic fitness professionals, managers, facility operators and aquatic enthusiasts. The most current manual dedicated entirely to aquatic fitness.

Lifestyle Fitness Coaching
Lifestyle Fitness Coaching offers a systematic approach to help fitness professionals understand their clients’ needs, interests, and personal orientations and use the information to direct clients toward achieving their health and personal goals.

 

"GAMUT: SrFit" - 2nd Edition
The SrFit textbook is used for advanced training for Certified Personal Trainers who wish to work with the older adult.

 

Safe Return For CPT’s E-book (download)
TheSafe Return for Certified Personal Trainers(CPT) uses an e-book designed by Kinetic Integrations. Kinetic Integrations serves as a roadmap for exercise specialists like personal trainers, to correct Movement Dysfunctions seen in individuals that are recovering from injury or inactivity.

Health Fitness Instructor's Handbook-4th Edition
Author Edward Howley, B. Franks
It provides information on the fundamentals of fitness, exercise physiology, and biomechanics.

 

 

Successful Programs for Fitness and Health Clubs
Sandy Coffman
Copyright 2007 ISBN: 0736059741
ISBN13: 9780736059749
224pp

 

 

 

 

 

 


Extra Reference Books for Fitness Trainers

EXERCISE IDEAS for Core Strengthening
This text provides 245 exercise ideas for development of the Core.The book is divided into four major chapters: Core Control, Core Stability, Core Strength, and Core Function.

EXERCISE IDEAS for Conditioning on the Ball
This text provides 363 exercise ideas for the use of the Exercise Ball in conditioning and therapy.

EXERCISE IDEAS for Upper Body Strengthening
This text provides 520 exercises for the muscles and joints above the waist, exclusive of the spinal structures.

 

EXERCISE IDEAS for Lower Body Strengthening
Any professional who works with the strength needs of clients, athletes, older adults, or anyone recovering from injury will find this book an important reference. This text provides 183 exercises for the muscles and joints below the waist.

 

 

 

 

 

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Personal Trainer COMBO Packet of Retired Exams!
This packet will help prepare you for the challenge of the
information and the multiple choice formatted questions.


Senior Fitness COMBO Packet of Retired Exams!
This packet will help prepare you for the challenge of the information and the multiple choice formatted questions.

 

 

Personal Trainer Practice Exams
This retired exam comes complete with the following:
Blank answer sheet
Answers to help prepare you for the challenge of the information and the multiple choice formatted questions.

Group Exercise Practice Exams
This retired exam comes complete with the following:
Blank answer sheet
Answers to help prepare you for the challenge of the information and the multiple choice formatted questions.

 

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Embroidered Pro Gear
Embroidered Logo Fall/Winter Clothing Items:  New W.I.T.S. Logo & "Certified Fitness Professional"

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Long sleeve polo shirt
100% cotton / algodon – gray

Men’s supreme fleece pullover
with neck zipper, with trim – 100% polyester - Yellow, Red, Gray and Navy Blue

 

Long sleeve mock turtleneck
100% cotton / algodon – Black, Navy Blue, Gray

Sweat shirt
80%cotton 20% polyester , white

Short sleeve t- shirt
100% cotton - white

 

Sport Warm up Jacket
100% polyester, Blue & Green w/ stripes

 

 

 

*Only authorized To W.I.T.S. certified graduates.


Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor (HEM-432C)
Taking your blood pressure is easy with this lightweight and convenient monitor.

 

Digital Premium Pedometer (HJ-112)
The Omron Digital Premium Pedometer features advanced technology, which provides added durability and flexibility to count steps at all positions perpendicular to the ground.

 

 

Pedometer with Calorie Counter
(HJ-105)

A digital pedometer can help you track your exercise program progress and make it easier for you to set and reach your exercise goals.

Omron Fat Loss Monitor (HBF-306C)
The Omron hand held fat loss monitor is an affordable and easy way to measure body fat in the privacy of your own home.

 

 

 


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