Physical Company - Training Courses

George is a personal trainer and senior lecturer with Drummond Education. His specialist area is advanced resistance training, where kettlebells and functional training form an important part. Entering the fitness industry 7 years ago, George has continually sought new training methods and ideas, and is a firm believer in training the body as a system in a functional manner. Running a successful personal training company from Fitness First in Reading for the last 5 years, George was also the Health and Fitness Manager of the club for 2½ years and was nominated for a national award in 2005. As a UK Nordic walking Master Trainer, George presented at the FitPro convention in 2007 and will be back in 2008 along with a kettlebell masterclass.

Kelly currently works for GRAVITY UK and Physical Company as a Master Trainer for their many programmes and products. After beginning her fitness career travelling the world for Steiner, Kelly settled into her managerial roles for both the David Lloyd and Esporta chains. Having received recognition for ‘Club of the Year’ at David Lloyd, Kelly went on to forge a successful training background nationally. She now runs and markets her own ‘Bootylicious’ outdoor bootcamp workouts which have received widespread media attention in the UK.

Greg is an Australian-born international presenter with training and workshop experience in over 25 countries worldwide. He is the Managing Director of GRAVITY UK and a sponsored Team JB presenter with JUMPYBUMPY and the Physical Company. He runs his own website GREGSELLAR.COM through which he markets his training products and workshops as well as corporate training solutions for major blue chip companies.

Michael has been actively and successfully involved in training instructors and presenters within the UK for over 13 years and in recognition of his achievements, has been a recipient of the Fitness Professionals Fitness Leader of the Year Award. Throughout his career he has had a strong affinity with both freestyle and pre-choreography, being both a FitPro Educator and a BTS Master Trainer. Currently Michael is a Master Trainer for Physical Company and is also the UK Gravity Master Trainer and Managing Director of the Multitrax Concept Clubs.

Dave currently divides his time between personal training, lecturing for Future Fit ltd and writing educational/fitness and review articles for two monthly publications. His 15 years experience has seen him assist aspiring athletes to train for county, national and international competition, as well as help individuals through rehabilitation for spinal injury, back pain and movement disorders. Not one to stand still, Dave is currently developing a number of products for fitness and rehabilitation, and expects to see his first accredited training manual published in early 2010.

This course covers movement execution for the Complete GTS® Library Series which includes more than 80 incline GRAVITY resistance training exercises taught on the GTS®. Learn GRAVITY® technology and effective body weight resistance training techniques, use of force angles, three-dimensional movement and programme expansion for training multiple clients simultaneously.

Includes Notes, Certificate of Attendance. This course is worth 8 REPS points

GRAVITYPilates offers traditional Pilates mat and reformer repertoires then blends them with new evolved Pilates-based exercises that are specific to the GTS®. This innovative approach, with its progressive levels of challenge and natural assistance mechanism, nullifies the need for modifications — even in clients who lack flexibility and strength — and enhances the potential outcome of the Pilates Method.

Course includes certificate of attendance. The course carries 8 REPS points

GRAVITYPilates offers traditional Pilates mat and reformer repertoires then blends them with new evolved Pilates-based exercises that are specific to the GTS®. This innovative approach, with its progressive levels of challenge and natural assistance mechanism, nullifies the need for modifications — even in clients who lack flexibility and strength — and enhances the potential outcome of the Pilates Method.

Course includes certificate of attendance. The course carries 8 REPS points

This one-day workshop will provide the personal trainer, circuit and exercise to music instructor with the theory and practice of implementing elastic resistance in a one-to-one or group setting. We will examine techniques which begin by emphasizing isolation of specific joints - before introducing various compound and complex progressions. This course will provide you with numerous examples to help expand your current repertoire of corrective, rehab, strength & endurance and power based exercises, as well as offering a number of training protocols to help your clients improve strength, tone muscle, increase flexibility and shed body fat. We will make use of X-Band Strips, X-Band Loops, X-Tubing, Interchangeable X-Tubing with attachments, X-Cuffs and the X-Bar in traditional environments. The workshop then shifts gear to working with fixed anchor points and partner anchoring.

Course includes certificate of attendance and 8 REPS points.

Opens a new and unexplored opportunity to personal trainers. The strength of efi Sports Medicine’s reputation in rehabilitation goes to work for your club and your clients. Your club can be the place these members and prospective members find knowledgeable personal trainers who can advise and train them for effective re-injury prevention and total body conditioning.

16 REPS Points

Would you like to add variety to your Pilates Class and introduce your clients to the X-Band (similar to Flex Band and Dyna Band). Come along and gain more mileage from your class participants - keep them coming back for more!

PILATES TRIPLE DAY - Part of our most popular Workshops! Attend Two Workshops - Save 5%. Attend Three Workshops - Save 10%. (Free product included - value £7.00)

This 2 hour workshop includes the new Pilates Arm Circles and Pilates Power Rings showing how to create toned arms and lean legs whilst utilising the core. Workshop is suitable for both group fitness instructors and personal trainers.

PILATES TRIPLE DAY - Part of our most popular Workshops! Attend Two Workshops - Save 5%. Attend Three Workshops - Save 10%. (Free product included - value £23.00)

This 4 hour workshop aims to provide you with an understanding of how to use Kettlebells with your clients. Technique is extremely important when using Kettlebells with others, so understanding how to using them correctly is vitally important in order to avoid injury and to maximise results. The workshop covers the theory behind Kettlebell use, basic techniques with core exercises and then moves onto advanced exercises.

(Includes Notes, Certificate of Attendance & 4 REPS Points)

This new 2 hour workshop using new Weighted Soft Balls helps to create lean muscles, strengthens and stretches the muscles, helps to create good posture and alignment, helps increase flexibility using pilates based exercises. Workshop is suitable for both group fitness instructors and personal trainers.

PILATES TRIPLE DAY - Part of our most popular Workshops! Attend Two Workshops - Save 5%. Attend Three Workshops - Save 10%. (Free product included - value £13.00)

This course is designed to provide both the personal trainer and the group fitness instructor, with the foundational tools required to introduce BOSU Balance Training into client’s programmes and studio classes. During this interactive workshop the history, science and marketing opportunities of the BOSU Balance Trainer, together with its practical application in the one to one and group fitness arenas will be covered. The day will culminate in a multiple choice theory exam paper and practical assessment, giving each individual attendee valuable feedback. <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>This course now includes 1 hour BOSU Ballast Ball Training!</DIV>

Includes Notes, Certificate of Attendance. This course is worth 10 REPS points

Flowin® Friction Training is the most effective fitness tools to hit the industry in years. Master trainer Kelly Edwards will take you through a two hour workshop that will show you how to integrate the Flowin® Friction Trainer into your one-on-one personal training sessions or into your group classes. This session starts with the theory behind friction training then moves quickly onto the practical aspects of Flowin®.

A 60 minute ‘Team Training’ class that provides total body conditioning for all ages and fitness levels. You’ll go through a series of exercises which are designed to improve fitness, reduce body fat and tone every part of the body. The beauty of the GRAVITY Training System means you are always working within your limits while achieving maximum results! <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>To book your place call Kelly on <STRONG>07507 862 771</STRONG><BR></DIV>

Incline resistance training on Total Gym provides workout results that cannot be achieved on any other piece of equipment. Use your body weight as resistance against the pull of GRAVITY and achieve amazing weight loss results!

A unique blend of traditional Pilates reformer and mat exercises with a revolutionary GRAVITY Training twist. GRAVITY Reformat™ is a new programme designed to fit all levels of participant fitness. Improve your core strength, flexibility and muscle tone on the Total Gym. There are no limits to what you can achieve! <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>To book your place call Julie on <STRONG>07771 9000 95</STRONG></DIV>

Incline resistance training on Total Gym provides workout results that cannot be achieved on any other piece of equipment. Use your body weight as resistance against the pull of GRAVITY and achieve amazing weight loss results!

<P>Intelligent Training Systems are the Biomechanics Company.&nbsp; They are the world leaders in Biomechanics Coaching and proud to be the first in the world to deliver this amazing screening and corrective exercise system. Taking all areas of exercise expertise to another level, this qualification will enhance and compliment any form of exercise profession from personal trainers to therapists.<BR>&nbsp;<BR>Gravity is proud to be an Intelligent Training Systems partner and we have been working together to develop a course for our customers to encompass the best of Gravity training with the latest biomechanical principles of screening for safety and best results for your clients.&nbsp; To be able to gain these skills and stand out from the crowd, this is a must have certification and it is already changing people’s lives.&nbsp; </P> <P>In just 2 days you can become a level 3 Biomechanics Coach with a special interest in Gravity Training.</P> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>Objectives <UL> <LI>To understand the principles of biomechanics and its relationship to injury&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; prevention, joint, nerve and muscle health. <LI>To be able to screen your clients to establish the risk of injury <LI>To be able to prescribe the appropriate exercises on the Gravity equipment to address the problem areas<BR></LI></UL>