Proper Posture, Body Mechanics, And Breathing
 

Proper Posture: this course will teach the proper posture to use when exercising
Range of Motion: this course will teach you about full range and why a joint should never by hyperexetended (locked out)
Breathing Techniques: you will learn about proper breathing techniques for exercising and stretching
Stretching: you will learn techniques on how to stretch properly
Body Mechanics: this course will explain about the posture to maintain and the range of motion to use for a number of exercises
Squat: this course gives an extensive overview of how to squat properly and what not to do
Fitness: this course is essential for starting a healthy productive exercise regime
Requirements
There are no requirements other than some weights, such as light dumbbells and preferably a mirror.
Must be medically cleared to try low impact exercises
Description
This course is the first course in The Exercise Knowledge Program. The course was created by Dan Watt FN FT WM, Level 2 ACE certified since 1998, and Taylor Norris, RMT with over seventeen years of experience. It is designed for Personal Fitness Trainers and Individuals who want practical knowledge on introducing or starting exercise routines. The goal of this course is to demonstrate and explain the foundations of exercise: proper posture, body mechanics, and breathing. The course includes videos and images demonstrating the proper way to start and complete numerous exercises. The course goes over shoulder, back, chest, biceps, squatting, and lunging. It also demonstrates a thorough description of how to perform a 90-degree squat turn. The proper foot work for throwing, swinging, and punching is explained in great detail. It also includes examples of improper exercise techniques to avoid, such as locking out joints. It goes over postural correction such as how to correct leaning to one side when squatting. There are also demonstrations of different and optimal ways to breathe when exercising and stretching. This includes a demonstration and explanation of chest and stomach breathing. The course also goes over visual spotting and how to help a client or workout buddy contract muscles correctly.. A must for personal trainers and any with a workout buddy. After completing the course you will know how to perform exercises properly and how to visibly spot a workout buddy or client.
Anyone interested in learning proper exercise and posture.,Fitness instructors or coaches who want to improve their understanding of exercise.