Beyond Fitness

Welcome to Beyond Fitness Academy of Performance

“Hands-On” Learning Certification

A Revelation

We recognize that with most certifications you can simply pass a test by reading a manual and/or sit and listen while attending a weekend seminar.  However, what is missing is the most valued aspect of a personal trainer: to be able to TEACH their knowledge by effectively demonstrating, cueing, and monitoring their clients.  

This is the VALUE of attending a Beyond Fitness Academy of Performance seminar course. We teach you, the trainer, “how” to be effective at teaching your fitness knowledge to your clients.

It’s a Process, Not a Program

Beyond Fitness Academy of Performance is about a “process” of perfecting the performance of the trainer so they can then effectively train a client to improve his/her performance.

→ Experience a “Hands-On” learning environment in our gym teaching lab

→ Learn how to teach the proper progression (and/or regression) of any exercise

→ Use verbal and non-verbal cue techniques effectively to ensure proper form with your clients

→ Apply our unique 6-Step process to teach ANY resistance exercise

→ Increase your value and earning potential with our “Minding Your Business” lecture segment

→ Access incredible trainer resources with our exclusive “Business in a Box” for fitness professionals 

Experiential Learning

This weekend course will cover all the information you need to get certified and started you on your career as a professional trainer.  We offer both lecture and hands-on formats.  This way, you will get to learn while actually practicing and honing your skills to train clients safely and effectively.

The Exam is the Beginning, NOT the End

Getting certified isn’t the end of the learning process; it’s the beginning.  Most gyms, health clubs, and training studios require that you be a nationally certified personal trainer.  Successfully passing your IFA exam after taking this course is just a tool for employment.  You must continue your learning process – and, we’ll be here to help you continue to grow as a professional in the fitness industry.

At the end of our course you will be able to take your IFA certification with confidence.  Your testing fee, IFA Manual, certification card and certificate are all included in the purchase price.

Course Curriculum:

I.       Physiology

a.      Muscle Fiber Types

b.      Energy Production

c.      Cardiovascular and Respiratory System

II.       Kinesiology

a.      Anatomy

b.      Muscle Action

c.      Joint Action

III.     Aerobic Training

a.      Types of Aerobic Activities

b.      Resting & Target Heart Rate

c.      Heart Rate Reserve

d.      Recovery Heart Rate

e.      Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

f.       Plyometric Training

IV.     Weight Training

a.      Circuit Training

b.      Overload Principle

c.      Specificity Principle

d.      Free Weights vs. Machines

e.      Proper Lifting Techniques

f.       Sets and Repetitions

V.      Hands-On Applications

a.      Cueing Techniques

b.      Six-Step Process to Teach Resistance Exercise

VI.    Building Your Personal Training Business

a.      Minding Your Business

b.      Business in a Box

VII.    Test Examination

a.      Written

b.      Practical

2-Day Certification Workshop

April 10th & 11th

Saturday, April 10th 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Sunday, April 11th 10:00am - 4:00pm

       

Senior Teaching Faculty

Robert Garza, is the former Assistant Director of Biomechanics and a Senior Teaching Faculty for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).  He also served on the examination development curriculum for the American Council on Exercise.  Robert has acquired numerous national certifications including, ACE, NASM, NSCA-CPT, and RTS.

Angel Santiago, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a multi-national certified trainer with NASM, NSCA, and others.

The Beyond Fitness Academy of Performance IFA certification course may also include additional teaching faculty to ensure working in small groups for a maximum learning environment.  We also feature guest speakers on a variety of topics.

*The IFA certification is recognized both a nationally and internationally and is well-respected in the fitness industry


For more information please contact: Robert Garza 847-668-4386 or, Angel Santiago 773-617-4837.