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Perspectives in Exercise Health and Fitness 2024 takes place in beautiful Canmore, Alberta. Take advantage of a fantastic location, and engage in outstanding professional development for qualified professionals. 2 days of inspiration, and applied workshops delivered by leading innovators and researchers in exercise science. Early bird registration is available to September 27, and conference accommodation rate is at the Canmore Coast Hotel. Check the website for details and join us!! https://perspectivesinexercisehealthandfitness.ca/ Town of Canmore

You can apply your post-secondary education or other relevant personal training qualifications toward completion of your personal training certification with Fitness Alberta. For details: https://www.fitnessalberta.com/apply-post-secondary-education

SESSION HIGHLIGHT: Presenter Zachary McClean, "A Biopsychosocial model for elite athlete training & sport Injury prevention"
Zachary’s session has a long title, but it draws directly from his work as Player Development Sport Performance Coach with the Calgary Flames.He is also a PhD candidate at the University of Calgary’s Integrated Neuromuscular Sport Performance Lab. Want to know leading practice and how the pros monitor and develop athletes? Join us in Canmore for Perspectives 2024.

Advance registration is available until September 27. Register and book your accommodation early, to make sure you reserve your spot. https://perspectivesinexercisehealthandfitness.ca/ Town of Canmore

Perspectives comes around once every two years to bring relevant, leading practice and innovation to Alberta and Western Canada's most highly qualified professionals. Don't miss your chance to get inspired, and learn alongside your peers and leading North American science researchers and innovators. Registration details on the conference website.: https://perspectivesinexercisehealthandfitness.ca/ Town of Canmore

The health benefits of exercise for older adults can't be overstated. Exercise programming in community settings, such as centres, clubs and gyms provides even more benefits, including social connection and increased regular engagement in physical activity. Hiring qualified group instructors to create and offer safe, effective programs that meet your participants' needs, increases the benefits even more. Get the tools you or your staff need to support older adults with evidence-informed education in group exercise classes for older adults. Check out Older Adult Exercise courses this autumn (September 13, Capital region, October 25, Calgary).
https://www.fitnessalberta.com/index.php/fitness-older-adult
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Educate your staff (or yourself) with evidence-informed knowledge to offer effective, and safe aquatic classes. Fitness Alberta's Aquatic Exercise course includes information on the properties of water and the impact on exercise; exercise and movement combinations for deep and shallow water, class structure and content for deep and shallow water; strategies for instruction and cueing. Upcoming courses in Sherwood Park (Edmonton area) and Calgary this autumn. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/index.php/aquatic-exercise Strathcona County Recreation in The City of Calgary

This year's Perspectives in Exercise,Health and Fitness conference hosts 2 days of intensive workshops tailored for personal training and group exercise professionals. Sessions are delivered by leading experts and researchers on topics from elite athlete training, recreational athlete wellness for life, athlete nutrition, as well as sessions to inspire you embrace and adapt to change, and stay mentally strong. Join us on October 25 & 26, in beautiful Canmore Alberta. https://perspectivesinexercisehealthandfitness.ca/

Perspectives in Exercise, Health & Fitness VIRTUAL conference features 6 online sessions delivered by industry-leading innovators and researchers from Canada and the US. Join us from the comfort of your own home, for a fantastic series of presentations from October 29-November 7. 12 Continuing Education Credits for Fitness Alberta certified members. (Check your certification provider for CECs). Check the conference website for details and to register: https://perspectivesinexercisehealthandfitness.ca/virtualsessions

Join us this autumn for the Perspectives in Exercise, Health & Fitness conference. Perspectives is your opportunity to learn relevant, new knowledge and leading practice for personal training and group exercise professionals. The in-person event takes place October 25-26, in Canmore, Alberta. The virtual event takes place October 29-November 7. Share ideas with your peers, learn applied, leading practice and enjoy the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Alberta. You can register for either the in-person or the virtual event, or both. Full conference details and registration: https://perspectivesinexercisehealthandfitness.ca/

Check our jobs page for opportunities for personal trainers or group exercise instructors in Alberta. If you have an opportunity, job postings are provided free of charge to facilities looking for certified personnel. Reach our community of qualified exercise professionals. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/jobs

Fitness Alberta certification is recognized internationally through our partnership with and the International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals@icrepsorg . Regions that recognize Fitness Alberta certification include the US, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, South Africa, India, United Arab Emirates, as well as our national partners across Canada. Find out more about how to get certified with Fitness Alberta. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/

Get certified with Fitness Alberta. FAB certification provides you with:
- knowledge to deliver safe, effective fitness programs
- professional liability insurance
- credibility
- a network of peers and ongoing professional development opportunities
- national and international recognition of your credentials
Turn your passion for fitness into a rewarding career as a group exercise or personal training professional. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/

SAVE THE DATE! Perspectives in Exercise, Health & Fitness Conference, October 25-26, 2024, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. (virtual sessions October 29-November 7).

Join us for 2 days of intensive, applied workshops and plenary sessions tailored for exercise professionals. Network with your peers, share ideas and knowledge, all in the beautiful town of Canmore, Alberta. The virtual event will host 6 online sessions from October 29-through November 7.

Full conference details and registration will be available next week. We wanted to let you know early, so you can plan your professional development. Hang on for a few more days, while we finalize details! Watch your inbox (FAB members), FB, insta or x, or check back on our website for full conference details coming very soon.

https://www.fitnessalberta.com/perspectives-exercise-health-and-fitness-conference

Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise is the first step toward internationally recognized group exercise certification with Fitness Alberta. Available online and in-person, this evidence-informed course offers key knowledge to support safe, effective group exercise instruction. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/index.php/foundations-physical-activity-and-exercise-courses-0

Alberta's population of seniors continues to grow faster than other age groups. Maintaining physical health and social connection are two key ingredients for quality of life for our growing population of older adults (now more than 700,000). Group exercise provides support for both. Learn how to offer safe, effective group exercise classes to older adults of all fitness levels with Fitness Alberta. Autumn courses are now on our website. Follow the courses link in our bio or go to: https://www.fitnessalberta.com/index.php/fitness-older-adult

Exercise professionals are often asked "how much exercise do I need?" The recommended minimum guidelines are one place to start. Thinking about the health goals, and what moderate, and vigorous means to our individual participants and clients is another piece of the puzzle. Does more than the minimum offer more benefit? Recent research shows that working out two to four times beyond the minimum vigorous physical activity recommendations can lead to an even lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, for example. Combining moderate and vigorous activity (not all of one or the other), is another option for increasing the benefit of regular exercise. Not a simple answer to a seemingly simple question. There is more useful information in this article from the American Medical Association.

Massive study uncovers how much exercise is needed to live longer What is the ideal amount of physical activity that can help individuals live longer? Learn more about what the ideal exercise volume per week is.

Fitness Alberta group exercise and personal training certification is recognized across Canada and internationally. This is because our certifications meet or exceed standards benchmarked by and recognized by . Take your credentials where the opportunity takes you.

Still time to register for our VIRTUAL Mind-Body certification course starting August 19. Mind-body traditions such as yoga and pilates offer lots of options to enhance group exercise classes, such as full body movement, balance, strength and flexibility. Delivered by qualified Fitness Alberta Educators, content includes:
* alignment
* safety
* movement combinations
* safe progressions
To register, follow the link in our bio or: https://www.fitnessalberta.com/index.php/mind-body

Still time to register for the virtual cycle course: (August 12 & 14.) Register from anywhere, and learn how to deliver effective, safe group cycle classes. Topics include: bike set-up and safety, pedalling technique, cadence and posture, safe progression, class structure, movement drills, cueing ... https://www.fitnessalberta.com/index.php/cycle

Some new research suggests that exercise is effective against depression because of its effect on motivation. A key marker of depression, anhedonia, (a lack of joy in life experience) is related to elevated inflammation, which in turn is linked to disrupted dopamine production. Exercise reduces inflammation, boosts dopamine function, and therefore, boosts motivation. Researchers from the University College of London, propose that "exercise -- particularly aerobic activities that make you sweaty and out of breath -- decreases inflammation and boosts dopamine transmission, which in turn increases the desire to exert effort, and therefore boosts motivation generally." Link to the study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-024-02922-y

The Fitness Alberta Group Conditioning certification course includes information about muscle conditioning, metabolic training, exercise analysis, portable equipment, and more. This is a 16-hour, evidence-based course. Check for upcoming courses happening across Alberta starting in late August and through the autumn. (First up in northern Alberta-August 24-25.) https://www.fitnessalberta.com/index.php/group-conditioning

Exercise improves health outcomes for pre- postnatal women and their newborns. Learn evidence-informed exercise considerations, and contraindications, to safely include pregnant and postnatal women in your personal training or group exercise classes. Our next virtual course runs November 20-23. (This course fills up, so register early.)

https://www.fitnessalberta.com/pre-postnatal-exercise

Fitness Alberta group exercise certification provides: $2M professional insurance, international transferability, evidence-based education, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Start your journey to professional group exercise leader certification. 2024 Autumn and winter courses are posted on our website. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/certification-courses 🏋🏼‍♀️

Fitness Alberta group exercise and personal training certification offers national and international recognition of your credentials. Take your credentials with you when you travel. Find out how to get certified with Fitness Alberta at: https://www.fitnessalberta.com/

Fitness Alberta certification starts with the Foundations in Physical Activity and Exercise course. This evidence-based course covers study in anatomy, human physiology, biomechanics, exercise selection and program design. You can take Foundations in person, or asynchronously online. Follow the courses link in our bio or: https://www.fitnessalberta.com/foundations-physical-activity-and-exercise-courses

Make the right choice. Our online personal training course offers a cutting-edge digital learning experience, delivered on an easily accessible online platform with supporting videos, practice quizzes and applied case-studies. Learn on your own time, supported by qualified experts so you can ask questions when you need to. Our online course and skills development workshop prepare you for internationally recognized, Fitness Alberta certification. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/certified-personal-training-online-course FitnessAlberta

Mind-body fitness traditions have a lot to offer traditional group fitness classes, including balance, whole-body movement, strength and flexibility. Register from anywhere in Alberta for our next virtual (livestream) Fitness Alberta Mind-Body course (starts on August 19). Delivered by qualified Fitness Alberta Trainer-educators with extensive experience in mind-body disciplines, such as yoga, pilates, tai chi, this course content includes:
* proper alignment
* safety
* movement combinations
* safe progressions
Follow the courses link in our bio or: https://www.fitnessalberta.com/index.php/mind-body

Sign up from anywhere for a virtual (livestream) Group Cycle specialty course starting on August 12. Learn how to deliver safe, effective indoor group cycling classes. Topics include:
* bike set-up and safety
* pedalling, cadence and posture
* safe, effective movement combinations
* cardiovascular conditioning
* instruction and cueing
Follow the courses link in our bio or go to:https://www.fitnessalberta.com/index.php/cycle

Fitness Alberta® provides a range of certifications in personal training and group exercise that meet national and international benchmarks for the qualifications of fitness professionals. This means you can take your Fitness Alberta® qualifications with you across Canada and internationally. Go where the opportunities take you.
https://www.fitnessalberta.com/our-standards

All group exercise modalities are not alike. This is why Fitness Alberta offers group exercise certification in six different specialties. The advantage is competency and evidence-informed learning specific to each modality. This results in programs that are safer, more robust and effective for participants to reach their goals. Follow the link in our bio, or cut and paste: https://www.fitnessalberta.com/group-exercise-certification