In Class

Personal Training Level II – February 3, 4 & 5 – Learn More

Personal Training Roadmap to Success

6 BCRPA CEC’s/canfitpro – 3.0 PTS

$139.00 plus HST

This fabulous workshop will help you build your Personal Training Business.

Set up your business with all the right tools. If you are starting out as a PT or are already involved in the industry and want to grow your business, this workshop is a must!

Without a plan, you can easily lose sight of your goals, just as you can lose your way on a trip if you don’t have a map. Your plan to go after your dream is important because, let’s face it, this is a long trip and you want to enjoy the ride.

Workshop Focus / Topics:

• Create a plan of becoming a successful Personal Trainer
• Set up a strong foundation for your business
• Marketing strategy – advertising – getting the most out of your money.
• Business plan – putting it together. How to make the most out of your time.
• how to get insurance and business licenses.
• Getting organized – All the “Must Haves” before you get your business started
• Listening, Communication and Interviewing skills. How to listen to your clients to help them purchase your service.
• Needs Assessment and Qualifying Questions. Knowing what to say to get them to purchase your service.
• Handling objections smoothly
• Consultations – Getting to know your client and what’s best for them.
• Overcome your fear of asking for $$$
• Goal Setting and self motivation
• Professionalism
• Making the sale
• Create urgency, without appearing pushy. How to make a sale without being a salesperson
• Determining why a Prospective client Will or Won’t buy today!

Cost: $139.00 (plus HST)

Supervisors Course

10 BCRPA Credits / canfitpro 3.0 -FIS, PTS, NWS,MBS, PFS, OAS, PDS

Become The Supervisor you Always Wish You Had – Written by Dr. Allison Rees and Christina M. Truscott

If you are wanting to become a Registered Supervisor with the BCRPA this approved Course is thorough and comprehensive and will help you be a great leader, supervisor, motivator and much more.

We cover:

• Conflict resolution
• Communication
• Change in the workplace
• Dealing with group dynamics
• Dealing with difficult people
• Roles and responsibility of a Supervisor
• Giving and receiving Feedback
• Hiring, interviewing, and much more

You will have all the tools to become a great supervisor and team leader.

Cost: $129.00 (plus HST)

Group Fitness on-line

16 BCRPA Workshop credits & Specialty Module
Approved with College of Massage Therapy

Pre-requisites:

• Completed the Fitness Theory
• Written and passed the Provincial exam
• Hold a current first aid & CPR
• Obtain the fitness Theory desgnation through BCRPA

We offer on-line or in-class Group Fitness.
If you can’t attend the in-class group fitness courses, Body Blueprint will teach you how to become a group fitness leader by distance education. We make it easy for you to become a great fitness leader.

You will learn:

• Adult learning
• What makes a great fitness instructor
• Lesson planning
• How to put a class together
• Use of music & choreography for in-door classes
• Cueing
• Boot-camp/outdoor fitness classes
• Safe & effective strength exercises, using a variety of equipment
• and much more

The Body Blueprint Group Fitness Instructor course teaches you all the elements of being a fitness instructor. If you want to teach any type of group exercise classes this course will teach you how.

With the on-line course you will be required to send in short videos. You should have access to a recording device; such as a video camera or a digital camera with video ability. You will either make a CD or upload the video. We make it easy for you to be successful.

Join thousands of other fitness professionals who have taken the Body Blueprint courses.

Online (online manual, DVD, & online tutorial)
Cost: $179.00 (plus HST)

Group Fitness Instructor – In Class
Cost: $259.00 (plus HST)

Wobble Board & Balance Workshop

2 CEC BCRPA Credits/canfitpro 2.0 PTS/FIS/3 PE Credits with College of Massage Therapy

This fun new workshop will help you feel comfortable using the wobble board and other balance equipment with your clients. This workshop will help you identify the things that can cause people to become unstable. We cover the following topics;

Proprioception and the vestibular systems and how they can effect your balance. You will learn about which people would benefit from balance board training (from seniors to athletes). Muscle recruitment during balance is discussed and how to benefit from using the wobble board, bosu or discs. Different types of balance equipments and how to use them. If you are looking for something different and new, this workshop is what you are looking for!

Cost: $39.00 (plus HST)

Multi Joint/Compound Exercises for Functional Movement

4 CEC BCRPA Credits/canfitpro 2.0 PTS/FIS – 4 PE Credits with College of Massage Therapy

The Multi Joint Workshop will give you loads of new compound exercises for your class and clients. You will learn about the pros and cons of single vs. multi joint exercises and the most common exercises in the gym and fitness classes (their benefits and problems). You will learn how to safely and effectively perform and teach each new exercises. This workshop is loaded with dozens of full colour pictures and will teach you tons of new, safe, effective and functional multi joint/compound exercises. You need very little equipment to build your repertoire of moves. If you are tired of the regular push-ups, rows and squats, this workshop is for you.

Cost: $49.00 (plus HST)

Functional Training and Identifying Movement Patterns

4 CEC BCRPA Credits/canfitpro 2.0 PTS, FIS/ 4 PE Credits with College of Massage Therapy

This interesting and educational workshop will give you the tools  to identify postural problems , poor movement patterns and muscle imbalance in the most common exercises. Loaded with tons of full colour photos and an on-line tutorial, you will learn how you can help your clients achieve proper positioning to keep them safe, injury free and enhance their workout by trying lots of functional exercises that will help your clients get into the correct position for every exercise they do.  This workshop is a must for every group fitness instructor and personal trainer.  A good grasp of muscular anatomy is suggested.

Cost: $40.00 (plus HST)

Effective Communication

4 Pro.Dev.Credits BCRPA Credits / canfitpro – 2.0 FIS, PTS, NWS, MBS, OAS, PFS, PDS/4 PE Credits with College of Massage Therapy

Learn the Fundamentals of Safe, Supportive Communication – Written by Dr. Allison Rees

There are three major components to effective communication – Listening, Speaking and Taking Turns. Developing your skills and deepening your connections will have an impact of every relationship in your life. Learn how to give and receive feedback.

Cost: $45.00 (plus HST)

Leadership Skills

4 Pro.Dev. Credits BCRPA/canfitpro 2.0 PTS, FIS, NWS, MBS, OAS, PFS, PDS

Learn the basis for an effective Leader – Written by Christina Truscott

If you are a supervisor or leader or wish to become one, this workshop will help you succeed. A leader wears many hats in the workplace; motivator, councilor, co-worker, go-between, peace-keeper, manager, and many more. This enjoyable workshop will help you identify your leadership skills, strengths and weaknesses, and improve your leadership role. You will gain trust and confidence from your employees. You will learn to address productive and non-productive employees, and much more. If you are in a leadership role or plan on becoming a leader, this workshop will help. If you are wanting to become a registered Supervisor with the BCRPA, you will need to take the Supervisors Course.

Cost: $40.00 (plus HST)

Conflict Resolution and Dealing with Difficult Behaviours

4 Pro.Dev. Credits BCRPA / canfitpro – 2.O PTS, FIS, NWS, MBS, PFS, OAS, PDS

Resolving Issues, Communicating and Making Decisions – Written by Dr. Allison Rees

Many people view conflict as a negative, and in doing so, people get stuck in a negative cycle. Conflict allows people to be different and creative. Jumping out of defensive responses and taking positive action promotes healthy working relationships. This workshop also helps you identify difficult behaviours and deal with them effectively, while keeping you safe and comfortable.

Cost: $40.00 (plus HST)

Advanced Sports Nutrition & Super Foods

4 BCRPA CEC’s/ CanFitPro credits/2 PTS/2 FIS/2 NWS

This thorough workshop will supply you with all the information you need to make healthy eating choices. If your yo-yo dieting isn’t working, or you just want to find out how your body burns fat and uses the energy you supply it with, this interesting lecture covers it all. You will learn how to read labels,make healthy choices while shopping and cooking and learn about many “super foods” that help prevent illnesses. You’ll learn to look for hidden fat, sugars and chemicals and understand which foods to avoid. An interesting nutrition workshop.

Cost: $40.00 (plus HST)

Awesome Abs Workshop/Advanced Core Stability

3 BCRPA Credits/canfitpro 2.0 PTS, FIS / 3 PE Credits with College of Massage Therapy
Manitoba Fitness Council 2.5 T / 2.25 Practical

This workshop is loaded with dozens of full colour photos that will help you have stronger abdominal/core muscles. Regular sit ups don’t work to develop all the abdominal muscles! Learn tons of new ways to work your abdominals that will turn yours into a six pack. Exercises include ball and mat work. It is core stability you are looking for this workshop will give you lots of ideas for injury and pain prevention, great posture and super abdominals. If you are working in the fitness industry this workshop is a must.

Cost: $45.00 (plus HST)

Stress Management and Relaxation

3 BCRPA Credits

We have so many stressors in our lives. Learn to recognize stress, and how to deal with it! This enjoyable workshop will enable you to face everyday stressors in a positive way.

Cost: $30.00 (plus HST)

Perfect Posture

3 BCRPA Credits / canfitpro – 2.0 PTS, FIS, NWS/ 4 PE Credits with College of Massage Therapy

Loaded with dozens of full colour photos and an on-line tutorial, this workshop will teach you the causes of poor posture, how to prevent it and how to correct it. You will learn about great exercises that help develop stronger postural muscles and better mobility. Perfect posture helps prevent headaches, neck and back pain & burning, and muscle imbalance. We’ll work on strengthening postural/core/balance muscles and stretching the tight ones that prevent you from having perfect posture! This workshop is a must for any fitness trainer to learn to recognize and fix poor postures on your clients.

Cost: $49.00 (plus HST)

Better Butts (developing Exercises for the Muscles of the leg/thigh)

3 BCRPA credits/canfitpro 2.0 PTS, FIS / 2 PE Credits with College of Massage Therapy
Manitoba Fitness Council- 2.5 T and 2.25 Practical

This workshop will help you design the most effective leg and butt exercises. Anatomy of the gluteal and hip area is discussed. Better Butts workshop is loaded with dozens of full colour photos so you can learn great exercises to teach your fitness participants.

Cost: $35.00 (plus HST)

Mechanics Of Stretching

2 BCRPA Credits / canfitpro 2-FIS, 2-PTS, 2-NWS / 2 PE Credits with College of Massage Therapy

An effective stretching program can increase your strength! This workshop covers: physiology, safety, mechanics, body awareness and types of stretching. A proper stretching program enhances breathing, circulation, better digestion and lymphatic system and promotes relaxation. This workshop has loads of full colour photos and shows effective stretches for the entire body. Every fitness instructor should take this course to benefit their clients!

Cost: $40.00 (plus HST)

Exercise BALL

2 BCRPA Credits/canfitpro 2.0 PTS,FIS / 2 PE Credits with College of Massage Therapy

With the BALL you can work not only the abdominals, but just about every other muscle in your body. All exercises shown are from beginner to advanced so you can teach all your clients, no matter what their fitness level. The BALL is one of the best fitness tools ever invented! Loaded with dozens of full colour photos, you’ll get tons of new ideas for using the ball!

Cost: $30.00 (plus HST)

Goal Setting and Motivation

2 BCRPA Credits

Throughout our lives motivation varies. This enjoyable workshop will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and show you how to succeed in. If you have a hard time getting yourself, your family or your employees motivated, this lecture will help you get organized, get excited and put that spark back into your life and career. This workshop will make you go from the idea or desire, to the action and reality of success!

Cost: $30.00 (plus HST)

Hypnosis for Motivation and Sports Performance

2 BCRPA Credits

Learn how to reach your goals through self hypnosis, how to use it as mind/body medicine, understand how hypnosis works. Hypnosis can help you reach your goals.This fascinating and interesting workshop is different than most as we look outward to help us develop motivational skills.<

Cost: $30.00 (plus HST)

Safety in the weight room or “just when you thought it was safe…”

2 BCRPA Credits

Many exercises are ineffective and counterproductive. This workshop focuses on ensuring every one of your workouts are safe and effective. You will learn about unnecessary exercises that may injure you or your clients and are simply a waste of time. We cover alternative exercises that are very effective. Incorrect positioning can have a profound effect on the out come of the exercise. You will learn about exercises to avoid and others that are excellent in this interesting, fun and hands on lecture.

Cost: $30.00 (plus HST)

Fabulous Fat Burning

2 BCRPA Credits

As there is no such thing as a magic pill, we have to burn fat the old fashioned way. IN this workshop you will learn how fat is utilized on your body and how to easily teach your clients the best ways to burn fat. This fun & interesting workshop is a must for all fitness instructors and personal trainers.

Cost: $30.00 (plus HST)

The Magic of Muscles – Strength and Flexibility

2 BCRPA Credits / FIS, PTS

We have over 600 muscles in the body, yet most of us don’t know what they are or how to use them. Working out incorrectly can be counterproductive and unsafe. This workshop will give you lots of information on how the muscles function ensuring you stay injury free throughout your life. This workshop helps you design exercises that target specific muscles using many pieces of equipment (balls, weights, tubes). Anatomy of the muscles, types of muscle contractions, rests, sets flexibility of muscles will be covered – GREAT workshop for everyone and an excellent way to review your muscles!

Cost: $30.00 (plus HST.)

Total Body Tubing

2 BCRPA credits /canfitpro – 2.0 PTS, FIS-/2 PE Credits with College of Massage Therapy

NEW & UPDATED – With over 40 exercises and dozens of full colour PHOTOS, you will learn tons of new exercises, many using more than one tube (multi joint/COMBO exercises)! We have many types of exercise equipment available to use but the tube is inexpensive, portable and can work just about every muscle in the body. This workshop is a must for group fitness instructors, Personal Trainers or fitness participants!

Cost: $35.00 (plus HST.)

Boot Camp and Outdoor Fitness

BCRPA 5 credits/ canfitpro – 3 credits FIS, PTS

This thorough 5 hour workshop will help you develop and build your boot-camp business. It will teach the Personal Trainer or Group fitness instructor to instruct thorough, safe, fun and effective boot camp classes. This Boot Camp workshop covers all of this:

• History of bootcamp (military, correctional and fitness)
• Fitness bootcamp – what is involved, how to teach it.
• Types of boot camp & out door fitness classes
• Getting a business license/Registering a name- keeping it legal
• Parks rental & licenses
• Medical waivers, Legalities, Keeping your clients safe
• Goal setting for you & your clients
• Fitness Evaluations & testing
• Cueing
• Lesson planning – how to put a class together
• Interval training, Resistance training, Circuit classes
• Equipment – what to buy, how to make your own.
• Putting it all together

and much more…..

Cost: $79.00 (plus HST)

Travel Teaching

2.5 BCRPA credits

NEW!! This workshop will give you all the information you need to make informed decisions regarding travel teaching opportunities. We cover resort teaching, long and short term contracts and teaching on cruise ships.
If you are a group fitness instructor you may have already considered travel teaching. It can be a very inexpensive holiday with very little work involved. Or it can be a whole new career and lifestyle depending if you choose a resort or cruise ship.
You will learn about flight information, hotel transfers, placement costs, wages, accommodation and travelling with a friend or spouse and children. This workshop will also cover the pros and cons and benefits of travel teaching. This workshop is not meant to promote travel teaching or turn you against it….it is meant for you to have all the information you need before you decide to teach at a resort or a cruise ship.

Cost: $30.00 (plus HST.)