Senior Fitness Instructor Training (Studio Certified)

A Studio Certified Training for Safe & Fun Senior Fitness Instruction

What you'll learn

Learn how to safely teach seniors of all ages and abilities gentle fitness routines

Learn about common injuries and ailments and how to modify exercises specifically for them

Learn how to incorporate the best of yoga, pilates and weight training into senior specific classes

Learn in-depth how to modify fitness classes of all kinds using a chair

Learn how to sequence full-length classes that flow and are fun!

Requirements

No prior teaching experience or certification needed

Description

Welcome! This is our 20hr Senior Fitness Instructor Training created by full-time Senior Fitness Instructor and Yoga Teacher, Emily. This course brings together the best of yoga, pilates and weight training so that you can create fun, functional and safe fitness classes for senior students. We are so excited to have two of our courses topping the charts as the #1 Best Selling Yoga Trainings on Udemy for 2023!  TEmily has over 3,000 hours of teaching experience and is so grateful to share all of what she has learned with you. Emily is available for mentoring support in this course. Join this training for the most in-depth insight and techniques that you can share with your senior students (or your own personal practice!) The course begins with an in-depth guide on how to support students of all ages, walks of life and experience levels, including how to teach from a trauma-informed perspective. We then break down the best of Yoga, Pilates and Weight training modifying with a chair. We learn how to create a full length class without ever needing to go down to the ground! However, this course is not just chair-based. We go over how to modify classic standing stretches and exercises so that your class is supportive of all levels of practitioner! Then, we it shake up even more by learning how to incorporate props like bands, and weights into the seated portion of your class.You can use this course to supplement a current yoga teacher certification or add onto your other ACE/NASM certifications. You do not need to be a yoga teacher or fitness instructor to take this course! This training is for everyone looking to share the love with our senior community.  Our fun and honest approach will help you teach and take your classes with full confidence in yourself.Upon completion of the course and all of the requirements including 30 day enrollment, you will receive a special Lilac Lotus Wellness certificate of completion and studio reference! Our curriculum includes written content supplemented with video'd content and other resources. The course includes 24hr mentorship and connection to the creator, and you have lifetime access to all of the content!There is NO HOMEWORK!This course is 100% SELF-PACEDAt the end of the training we reinforce everything learned through a short quiz.Remember, this content is yours FOR LIFE! And our course creator Emily will always be here to support you with any future questions.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Outline

Lecture 2 Welcome Video

Lecture 3 The Lilac Lotus Story

Lecture 4 Studio Certification Requirements Video

Lecture 5 Studio Certification Requirements Review

Section 2: Creating A Safe Space

Lecture 6 Trauma Informed Teaching Video #1

Lecture 7 Trauma Informed Teaching Video #2

Lecture 8 Trauma Informed Teaching Review

Lecture 9 Common Injuries & Contraindications

Lecture 10 1 on 1 vs Group Teaching

Section 3: Props & Safety

Lecture 11 Choosing the Right Chair Video

Lecture 12 Other Helpful Props Video

Section 4: Sequencing Pt. 1 - Stretch It Out!

Lecture 13 Stretching In The Chair & Yoga Basics Video

Lecture 14 Stretching In The Chair & Yoga Basics Review

Lecture 15 Seated Stretching for Arthritis Video

Lecture 16 Seated Stretching for Arthritis Review

Lecture 17 Seated Sun Salutations Video

Lecture 18 Seated Sun Salutations Review

Lecture 19 Safe Standing Stretches Video

Lecture 20 Safe Standing Stretches Review

Lecture 21 Sample Class Written Sequence

Section 5: Sequencing Pt. 2- Pilates and Balance

Lecture 22 Core Importance

Lecture 23 Seated Core Video

Lecture 24 Seated Core Review

Lecture 25 Senior Pilates Video

Lecture 26 Senior Pilates Review

Lecture 27 Balancing Yoga Poses Video

Lecture 28 Balancing Yoga Poses Review

Lecture 29 Core & Balance Sample Class

Lecture 30 Senior Pilates Sample Class

Section 6: Sequencing Pt. 3- Senior Weight Training & Pilates

Lecture 31 Senior Weight Training Video

Lecture 32 Senior Weight Training Review

Lecture 33 Senior Resistance Band Training Video

Lecture 34 Senior Resistance Band Training Review

Lecture 35 Senior Weight Training Sample Class

Section 7: Final Review & Exam

Lecture 36 Full Class Written Sequence #1

Lecture 37 Full Class Written Sequence #2

Lecture 38 A Final Thought

Lecture 39 Certification Requirements

Fitness Instructors,Yoga & Pilates Teachers,Senior Students wanting to deepen their own practice