All your band exercises together
Cost: AU$169 | Duration: 6 hours
This course will give you HEAPS of ideas for how you can incorporate upper and lower body resistance band exercises into your classes. We also explain why using bands are a great option, and some of the ways you might need to adapt your exercises to cater specifically for older adults.
We include 168 resistance band exercises that are all safe and effective for older adults classes, for both men and women, beginners and experienced.
By the end of the course we hope that you:
* Understand why bands are a great alternative to weights in older adults classes
* Have lots of standing exercises that you can use in your classes
* Be ready to teach a cardio routine with bands
* Incorporate bands into your floor workouts
* Have fun with partner band exercises
* And know what to look out for when teaching good technique.
The course is 100% online with no video submissions required - assessment is an online multiple choice quiz.
We’ve included lots of videos with interviews, demonstrations, handouts showing you all the exercises, and workouts from us so you can see how it all works practically too.
If you want to add a heap more variety and fun into your older adults and seniors group fitness classes, include a workout band! And when you've finished our course, you're going to have enough exercises to keep you going for years!
COURSE DETAILS
Duration: 6 hours
Cost: AU$169
Materials: Handouts for 168 exercises provided
Accreditation: 3PDPs, 5CECs, 3.5CPDs, 30pts FITREC
Access: 12 months
What are people saying about the course?
Excellent in every way!
Carmela Di Iorio
This was my first experience with online learning for group fitness. What a wonderful introduction! I was so impressed with every aspect of the course, from ...
Read MoreThis was my first experience with online learning for group fitness. What a wonderful introduction! I was so impressed with every aspect of the course, from my initial conversations with Carol and Trudi who assisted with my over the phone enrolment, to the seamless navigation through the course.
Read LessBrilliant resistance band course
Penelope Lane
I am very impressed with this band course. I have an amazing resource at hand for when I'm teaching resistance band exercises in my classes. My confidence l...
Read MoreI am very impressed with this band course. I have an amazing resource at hand for when I'm teaching resistance band exercises in my classes. My confidence level has increased and I feel ready to get out there and help older adults get fit and strong and flexible. The information about the benefits of using them was so interesting and encouraging as it provides the research back- up to boost participants motivation and reduce soreness and injury. Carol and Trudi epitomise what good (great) teachers are. So congratulations to you and your course. Thank you so much!
Read LessAbsolutely fantastic!
Kaye Elias
Wow, this was a fantastic course. I would never have thought you could do so much with a theraband. The course combined theoretical knowledge, thorough note...
Read MoreWow, this was a fantastic course. I would never have thought you could do so much with a theraband. The course combined theoretical knowledge, thorough notes and practical demonstration. This meant I got a complete understanding of the ways to incorporate bands into an exercise program. The exercise notes are printable making them a useable reference for future use. The format of the course was a real strength. Trudi clearly explained each resistance band exercise and Carol covered the practical side, demonstrating each exercise showing clear and precise movements. This meant that good technique and control was always a focus. So all in all a great course for instructors looking to widen their knowledge of how to effectively use resistance bands in their exercise programs.
Read LessGreat course to use for all types of clients!
Anita Di Pasquale
Therapy bands and resistance bands are used so widely these days, especially with rehab clients coming into the gym after seeing the physio. This course give...
Read MoreTherapy bands and resistance bands are used so widely these days, especially with rehab clients coming into the gym after seeing the physio. This course gives you a wide variety of options. You clients will never get bored using them.
Read LessGreat ideas, great course
wendy Anastasi
I do not usually enjoy online courses, I prefer face to face, but I enjoyed this course very much.
I do not usually enjoy online courses, I prefer face to face, but I enjoyed this course very much.
Read LessMUST DO!
Helen Kuru
This was an excellent course packed with many band exercises to work the entire body. The instructors were fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
This was an excellent course packed with many band exercises to work the entire body. The instructors were fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Read LessCovers a complete variety of exercises using bands
Jill Urban
Easy to follow and understand.
Easy to follow and understand.
Read LessPerfect
Pamela Brown
Excellent. I was particularly impressed with the excellent technique demonstrated, the clarity of explanation and the good teaching points
Excellent. I was particularly impressed with the excellent technique demonstrated, the clarity of explanation and the good teaching points
Read LessOne of the best online courses completed
M'Liss Steel
Well presented course, comprehensive material, and easy to follow handouts that will prove very useful in planning classes. Learnt a lot of new exercises des...
Read MoreWell presented course, comprehensive material, and easy to follow handouts that will prove very useful in planning classes. Learnt a lot of new exercises despite 12 years+ experience with Older Adult Training!
Read LessComprehensive, relevant, fun.
Carolin Hughes
The course really extended my repertoire and I have used many of the exercises already in my classes!
The course really extended my repertoire and I have used many of the exercises already in my classes!
Read LessExcellent.
glenn griffiths
First time online. Easy to navigate.
First time online. Easy to navigate.
Read Less5 stars!
Liz Ede
Excellent well presented course with clear and concise videos that made the course a pleasure to do.
Excellent well presented course with clear and concise videos that made the course a pleasure to do.
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Course curriculum
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1
Introduction
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Introduction
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Band Course Overview
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Chapter 1: An introduction to resistance bands
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Lesson 1: About bands
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Lesson 2: Bands and older adults
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Video: Why we love working with bands
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Case Study: Bands improve balance, walking speed and muscle strength in elderly women
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3
Chapter 2: Benefits of resistance bands
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Lesson 3: Physical benefits
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Lesson 4: Workout benefits
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Lesson 5: And even more benefits ...
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4
Chapter 3: Standing band exercises
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Lesson 6: Holding the band
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Lesson 7: Band under two feet
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Lesson 8: Band under one foot
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Lesson 9: Lower body strengthening
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Lesson 10: Using an anchor
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Lesson 11: Combination moves
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EXAMPLE: Standing strength band workout
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5
Chapter 4: Floor band exercises
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Lesson 12: Band exercises on all fours
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Lesson 13: Band exercises seated
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Lesson 14: Band exercises side lying
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Lesson 15: Lower body strengthening
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Lesson 16: Upper body strengthening on back
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EXAMPLE: Floor band workout
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Chapter 5: Standing partner band exercises
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Lesson 17: Partner exercises facing each other
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Lesson 18: Partner exercises standing together
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Lesson 19: Partner combination exercises
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EXAMPLE: Partners band workout
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Chapter 6: Cardio workout using bands
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Lesson 20: Incorporating bands into cardio
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EXAMPLE: Standing cardio band workout
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Chapter 7: Conclusion
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Assessment Notice
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Assessment
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Successful completion
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What else are they saying?
This course is a must!
Pat Cameron
This course is a must for those beginning to teach older adults and for those who have been doing so for a long time. Course notes and videos were terrific.
This course is a must for those beginning to teach older adults and for those who have been doing so for a long time. Course notes and videos were terrific.
Read LessEnjoyable and well-structured course
David Cousins
Thanks to you both for a very informative course with great examples and video displays. A wealth of information and I am off to buy some new bands.
Thanks to you both for a very informative course with great examples and video displays. A wealth of information and I am off to buy some new bands.
Read LessExcellent, well structured course
Debra Wren
Thanks!
Thanks!
Read LessOne of the best online courses I have done
Jan Frapiccini
I usually dread online courses as I prefer to learn in an interactive way however this course was very engaging and held my interest.
I usually dread online courses as I prefer to learn in an interactive way however this course was very engaging and held my interest.
Read LessAppropriate and covered all areas
Anne Oberg
Well explained, pictures and notes easy to follow.
Well explained, pictures and notes easy to follow.
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