Exercise is for everyone and older adults are no exception. The body will do what it is trained to do so let's train older adults so their bodies will function optimally. Just like all other age groups, older adults need: cardio, balance, resistance, core, and flexibility training. Since most of them will not exercise on their own, let's provide a fun, supportive, and social environment for them to do so. This course will give you the tools to lead a safe, effective active older adult fitness class, small group training, or private training session with confidence. The ToughAgers® format follows guidelines and research for older adult fitness. Through detailed narrated videos this course teaches you how to apply this information. With over 170 detailed exercise examples, you will be guided through the following: • Introduction • Module 1 - Cardiorespiratory Training • Module 2 - Balance Training • Module 3 - Resistance Training • Module 4 - Special Populations • Module 5 - Core Training • Module 6 - Flexibility Training • Conclusion After you have completed the 6 hours of instruction, you are encouraged to take the untimed 40-question quiz. With a score of 80% or higher, you will receive a ToughAgers® Instructors Course Completion certificate. CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: • 0.6 NASM CEUs • 6.0 AFAA CEUs
Deborah Rothschild
Deborah Rothschild is dedicated to empowering individuals on their fitness and wellness journeys. With over 20 years of experience, she began her career as a Certified Personal Trainer in 2003 and has since excelled in various roles, including Group Fitness Instructor, Pilates Instructor, Fitness Director, and Sports & Wellness Director. Deborah holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science with a focus on Fitness and Wellness from California University of Pennsylvania (CALU). She is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She has specialized training as a Senior Fitness Specialist, BHOF BoneFit Instructor, NFPT Cancer Recovery Specialist, and Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!Moves) Certified Instructor, among others. Deborah offers personalized training on-location, virtually through her app, "Deborah Does Fitness," and through live Zoom training sessions. She provides various 55+ fitness options, including On-Demand classes, tailored workout plans, and live Zoom classes for individuals, Senior Centers, and Senior Living Communities. In addition to training clients, Deborah is passionate about educating fellow fitness professionals on effectively working with active older adults, offering continuing education units for NASM, AFAA, ACSM, ISSA, & SCW through her ToughAgers® online and live courses.
How to lead a group fitness class for active older adults was a challenge I faced years ago. Learn from my journey as I applied my education, experience, and the feedback I received from older adults to develop an easy-to-follow format certified group fitness instructors and personal trainers could use. NASM and AFAA CEU approved
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