Optimum Performance Studio offers you the unique opportunity to be educated and trained by leading educational practitioners. We work with both overseas and local expertise in providing quality, up-to-date and cutting edge education. When you invest your time and money at Optimum Performance Studio the gain is not only in quality education but also a solid start in your pursuit of employment in the industry. Our upcoming training certifications and workshops include:
The three and a hour CPR course follows the latest guidelines by the American Heart Association and will focus on Adult CPR and touch on the differences between infant and child CPR; rescue breathing; obstructed airway breathing; signs and symptoms of a heart attack as well introduce AEDs. The course will involve practical hands-on applications, classroom lecture and video presentation. The course will involve a written exam and practical exam competed during the course.
Designed by experts for the fitness professional who wants to harness the full potential of the TRX Suspension Trainer, this course teaches you how to incorporate the TRX into your clients' programs and how to grow your training business. In this class you'll learn over 70 TRX exercises, in detail, as well as all the benefits and target muscles of the exercises; how to properly perform and "cue" the exercise; and modifications and progressions to adapt the exercises to every fitness level. You'll also learn how to design your own TRX programs by following suspension training principles, using smart TRX exercise selection, and studying case scenarios to challenge your knowledge.
After completing the course participants should be able to:
- Understand why TRX Suspension Training is a unique training method for sports performance, and general fitness;
- Understand the proper assembly of the TRX in a variety of situations;
- Be able to utilize the TRX efficiently and effectively in one-on-one training and small group.
The Mat Instructor Training Level Two course focus is on intermediate and advanced exercises. The Mat Level Two includes the remaining intermediate and advanced level exercises, as well as tips for creating great group classes. Pilates specific sports are also covered in this programme.
The Balanced Body University Reformer instructor programme will give you a thorough understanding of how to use the Reformer to develop core, and extremity strength, stability, flexibility, coordination and balance. The wide range of exercises provides a stimulating and fun workout for clients at any level of ability.
Reformer Level One includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer including set up and safety, beginning exercises, programme sequencing, and teaching tips for group classes. By the end of the course you will be able to teach a beginner Reformer group class or personal training session.
Reformer Level Two includes intermediate exercises and modifications designed for group and individual instruction. Teaching successful classes to clients at different levels of ability and clients with physical limitations are emphasized. A series of class formats will be covered.
This workshop will focus on the very basic techniques, the what, why and how of Kettlebell Training for personal trainers, group exercise leaders and strength and conditioning coaches. This workshop will introduce the basic equipment, basic lifts, key teaching cues, programme design and general educaion for a range of clients and sports. This workshop is ideal for those participants who have never used kettlebells in a training environment.
This workshoip is NOT for the faint hearted, but rather seasoned veterans of Kettlebell training. Steve Cotter will put you through a series of ADVANCED conditioning exercises and programmes incorporating his full repetorie of exercises. The utlimate goal of this workshop is expose participants to advanced exercises, advanced techniques and advanced strategies to develop and improve your overall Kettlebell training.
A Kettlebell is a traditional Russian training tool that has been used since the turn of the century to develop full body conditioning and fitness. During this full day certification programme you will learn: Core Kettlebell lifts and variations; How to properly execute all of the competition lifts involved in Russian Kettlebell Sport – swing, snatch, clean, jerk, clean and jerk; How you can still achieve all of your fitness goals despite the challenge of limited time; and How to design a program for any fitness goal you or your clients may have – strength, endurance, work capacity, muscle mass, mobility.
The IKFF prides itself on producing coaches that are the gold standard in the industry. Thus, our criteria for passing will be strict. Attending and participating alone is not enough to obtain a CKT status. You must meet the designated criteria connected to the technical and coaching componenets of the course. For the technical component, you must show proficiency in three areas: breathing, mechanics/alignment and groove (trajectory of the kettlebell). For the coaching component, you must show proficiency in the following areas: client assessment, programme design, and professionalism.
The CKT-FMD is a Level 2 course that combines the 5 Pillars of Steve Cotter's Health & Fitness Program: kettlebells, bodyweight exercises, martial arts conditioning drills, joint mobility & flexibility and qigong (breathing training). All of these are combined together in modules in a boot-camp like manner and is for cutting edge trainers who want to expand beyond their traditional training and emphasize comprehensive full mind-body training.
This program is perfect for those interested in getting in the best shape of their lives while at the same learning to realize their full "movement potential"! This ability to move athletically through a full range of motion is a must for martial artists, military & law enforcement personnel as well as anyone interested in maintaining & improving their mobility through the aging process. In the true spirit of the martial arts, the FMD courses emphasized that you are in fact an artist, and movement is a powerful, yet graceful expression of physical art.
If you watch the top athletes in the world, they are highly conditioned AND highly skilled movement specialists! If you watch Steve, he is exactly that! Thus, who better to lead a course on helping you cross the threshold into higher levels of athletic performance!
Reformer Level Three includes the advanced Reformer exercises, plus sports specific programming tips and strategies for teaching the more challenging exercises safely and effectively. Advanced level programming will be reviewed and presented for a variety of clients incorporating advanced exercise design.
The Balanced Body Apparatus Instructor Training programme incorporates three levels: Trapeze Table/Cadillac; Pilates Chair; and the Pilates Ladder Barrel, Step Barrel, and Small Equipment.
The programme is divided into three levels as listed above. The Apparatus Training Level One will involve: Trapeze Table training includes instruction on equipment safety and set up, exercises for beginning level clients and incorporating the exercises into a complete workout for Pilates personal training or circuit training classes. The Trapeze Table is excellent for teaching the principles to new clients, refining movement patterns for post rehabilitation and challenging your most advanced students.
The Pilates Chair training includes an introduction to the Pilates Combo Chair, EXO Chair and Wunda Chairs, as well as instruction on the complete repertoire for beginning levels. Using the Chair for sports specific conditioning along with programming for personal training and group classes is included.
Pialtes Ladder, Step Barrels and Small equipment training include an introduction to the Step Barrel, Ladder Barrel, Foot Corrector and Ring. The exercises for the Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel are covered in detail along with applications for personal training and group classes.
The Balanced Body University Apparatus Training Level Two will involve intermediate exercises in the Trapeze/Cadillac, the Pilates Chair, (including the Exo Chair, Wunda Chair and Combo Chair) and intermediate exercises including Ladder Barrel, Step Barrel and Small Equipment.
Balanced Body Apparatus Training Level Three will involve advanced exercises for the Trapeze/Cadillac, Chair repertoire, Barrel and Small Equipment. Emphasis will be on the integration of various equipment for advanced clients and programme design. Participants will have opportunities to design and develop programmes for specific population groups.