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Resistance to the Core™ |
Course Description:
Weighted vests, if designed and used correctly, provide a cost effective
way to enhance workouts. However, many people are still new to this
technology and do not know how best to use it. This online course will
help you to understand the benefits of weighted vests in exercise, how
to optimize their use and which resistance training exercises are most
appropriate for weighted vests.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the fitness professional will be able to answer
the following questions about this new technology:
- How can new technologies, such as weighted vests, enhance enthusiasm
or motivation to adhere to an exercise program?
- What modalities are available to help enhance athletic performance?
- What equipment is safe and effective that can be added without changing
an exercise regime?
- What is available for non-athletes to utilize that can add intensity
safely? This can include individuals with time constraints, as well
as those who want to increase caloric expenditure
This course also provides information on the following
- Cardiovascular Training Guidelines
- Resistance Training Guidelines
- Flexibility Training Guidelines
- Exercise Adherence
- Research studies showing the benefits of weighted vests
For the introductory price of $35, you can earn up to 3 CEUs by reading
3 comprehensive modules and successfully completing the corresponding
quizzes online. You will be allotted three tries at each quiz with the
opportunity to retest if necessary. CEUs earned from this course can
be applied to AFAA recertification.
To purchase this online course, please click here.
This course is sponsored by Resistance Wear, a leading supplier of weighted
vests. Resistance Wear offers special discounts to AFAA members.
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