Health & Fitness Continuing Education Workshops and Certifications

Considering that 80% of all adults will suffer from back pain in their lifetime, we need to support back health in every yoga class we teach. We will practice stabilizing and moving our abdominal girdle during the poses, and take a holistic view in order to create more space physically, mentally and energetically so as to release our back in happiness.

Building a personal brand is crucial when it comes to having the greatest possible value as a trainer, instructor, or coach at the YMCA and beyond, attracting attention and increasing people’s interest in what you have to offer. Rod will show you multiple strategies that can be used by anyone from newcomers to the web to those who want to increase their brand awareness online. Topics will range from creating and tailoring content, the meme-creation formula, striking a balance between visuals and text to engage, and using budget-friendly technology to build the best version of yourself online.

This six-hour gap course for trainers with existing YMCA Canada Individual Conditioning Certification to upgrade/update their certification to YMCA Canada Personal Trainer has been developed. This course can also be taken to obtain continuing education credits for all the FIT certifications.

This six-hour gap course for trainers with existing YMCA Canada Individual Conditioning Certification to upgrade/update their certification to YMCA Canada Personal Trainer has been developed. This course can also be taken to obtain continuing education credits for all the FIT certifications.

Enjoy overwhelming success as a coach thanks to unique brand and business strategies that support your career goals whether in person or virtually! Learn how to create services and packages at the right rates to maximize your success and that of your customers. Prioritize your business development to increase your visibility and marketing to increase your customer base. Leave this workshop confident in your business and excited about your future success!

This introductory SMR (self-myofascial release) workshop will allow you to become familiar with these very useful techniques. Whether you are a trainer or a therapist, you can provide your clients with the right tools to effectively manage their pain and discomfort. What’s more, it’s an efficient way to optimize training, seeing as it helps prepare muscles, while improving post-training recovery. In fact, who hasn’t used useful tools like the foam roller or ball, even if only briefly? In this workshop, we will first review the scientific basis behind the theory, before moving onto the practice section. You will come out of this workshop equipped with an easy-to-apply protocol for the feet, calves, IT band, back and shoulders. Alexandre will take the time to talk about the benefits of foam rolling, as well as dispel some of the myths that surround it. In short, what to do, how to do it… and what not to do! Although this workshop will be presented online, it will be interactive! Make sure you have your foam roller and your ball!

This workshop combines theory and practice to give you the tools you need to properly plan and lead training sessions that focus on building muscle power. Different topics will be discussed, including theoretical concepts, evaluation methods, warm-ups, various training methods and guidelines, exercises, as well as preventing injuries when building muscle power.

This six-hour gap course for trainers with existing YMCA Canada Individual Conditioning Certification to upgrade/update their certification to YMCA Canada Personal Trainer has been developed. This course can also be taken to obtain continuing education credits for all the FIT certifications.

This six-hour gap course for trainers with existing YMCA Canada Individual Conditioning Certification to upgrade/update their certification to YMCA Canada Personal Trainer has been developed. This course can also be taken to obtain continuing education credits for all the FIT certifications.

Would you agree that something magical happens between your mind and body when you practice Pilates? The secret clearly lies in performing the specific Pilates exercises, but even more so in our ability to apply the essential principles of these exercises during the practice. Correctly applying the essential principles of Pilates promotes a return to the basics, tapping into the body’s natural intelligence. This awareness also greatly enhances your body’s function and performance. Explore this magic and see the difference it can make in your Pilates practice and teaching. Deepen your knowledge and experience of the principles by delving into a few of the more well-known Pilates exercises. Take this opportunity to see and experience Pilates in a different manner.

Exercise and physical activity has a significant place during the different phases of cancer care. This workshop will present and address the main challenges, goals, approaches and roles that a trainer can play from cancer prevention through to diagnosis, treatment and into survivorship.

This 42-hour theoretical and practical specialty course will provide you with the tools required to evaluate and train clients according to their individual needs. This course includes postural assessment, muscle and joint testing, and the application of basic functional tests. These skills provide the trainer with a more accurate blueprint for the strength and conditioning needs of his/her clients. Athletic, injured, and de-conditioned clients will benefit greatly from corrective conditioning programs. Pre-Requisites: YMCA FIT or College or University Education in related field. This workshop is given in english.