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Core Training Certification
✓ Certification Course Preparation Documents
✓ Certification Course Trainer & Client Charts
✓ Core Training Specialist Certification Course Book
✓ Core Training Specialist Certification Course Workbook
✓ Core Training Specialist Certification Course Online Exam
This Course Workbook is designed to help you present your results, check your understanding of the material, and reinforce important topics from the course. The learning workbook tool is designed to help reinforce important topics from the course. It contains practice quiz questions as well. It will help you retain the course information better and prepare you for the exam.
The workbook really helped understand the subject better.- Chaitra Chandrashekar, ACE-Certified Professional
I processed the course better by using the follow along workbook – Steve Lutes, ACE Certified Professional
Core Training Specialist Certification Objectives
✓ Discover and learn an entry-level understanding of core training.
✓ Learn to teach your clients how to effectively recruit the trunk musculature and control the position of the lumbar spine.
✓ Discover how to start with the basics and then add equipment when clients can properly engage the transverses and pelvic floor musculature.
✓ Review the muscles involved and the fundamentals of core training.
✓ Amplify knowledge of core training exercises in preparation for dynamic core movements.
✓ Provide appropriate instructional cues for proper exercise technique.
✓ Discover how to help preserve and improve your clients’ core strength and flexibility to help them have a more active and healthy life.
✓ Enhance knowledge of the benefits of using the G Ball (a.k.a. Stability Ball) to improve core strength.
✓ Review guidelines when using the G Ball to progress core stability.
✓ Understand how to conduct safe core training routines.
✓ Find out beneficial tips to share with clients for a stronger core.
The exercises using the G Ball are ones I can incorporate both in classes and with private clients. The great part about these exercises is that they offer progressive levels of difficulty. The DVD showing the exercises was excellent. Arleen Rowen, ACE Certified Professional
This is another helpful course that is going to help me be a better trainer. I have obtained new and fresh ideas for core exercises from this course. Tara Minnax Doherty, ACE Certified Professional
I gained important foundational information on working with the core. I will apply the content of this continuing education course to my personal training work. The course was easy to follow and well designed. I enjoyed how it came with a CD and DVD as well as PDF print outs. Anne Doiron, WITS Certified Professional
R.C.V. L Certified ISSA Professional –
A greater understanding and new knowledge on core strength training.
Barbara Fonseca Certified BC Recreation and Parks Association –
Many more training ideas to use with my clients. I will implement what i have learned in this course as soon as I am back in the gym where I train my clients.I enjoyed the anatomy lesson at the beginning of this course. It was very beneficial as an anatomy refresher and a reminder of what muscles we are using when performing the exercises outlined in this course.
Jennifer Hargie, Certified BC Recreation and Parks Association –
Different exercises and safety tips to use when working with the G ball. I will apply the content whenever I am working with the G Ball. This was good.
Sarah Corrow –
Better knowledge of how to use the ball in my class and core muscle workouts. I will work them in to my next class.
Jane Allemekinders BCRPA Certified Professional –
Better understanding of core exercises on stability ball. Will adapt into my fitness classes. Great course that reinforces sense core exercises.
Brendan Curran –
Knowledge on core training. Took for my personal knowledge for sports.
Kyle tomlinson Certified Professional –
Core, stability knowledge I will you apply the content of this continuing education course by implementing more core training to my clients sessions.
Marcy L. Bellorini WITS Certified Professional –
To apply new core stability techniques and core exercises using the stability in my personal training career. This course will allow me to give more flexibility and motivation to my current core class.
Maria Panaiotova AFAA Certified Professional –
WE NEED TO ALWAYS PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION ON CORE STRENGTH TRAINING ,EXERCISE PROPER LIFTING,STANDING AND SITTING, STABILITY,STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY HELPS REINFORCE PROPER BODY ALIGNMENT AND ARE THE KEY FITNESS COMPONENTS NECESSARY FOR A HEALTHY LOWER BACK. I will use all the knowledge and exercises in my every day trainings. it was very easy to understand.
Jordan Panaiotov AFAA Certified Professional –
How to use core basic exercises in the most effective way. Postural awareness. Very simple way to apply all exercises described in the course. How strong core prevents injuries and correct poor posture. Improve balance and increases athletic capability. Educating my clients of the importance of good posture and strong core. Great educational tool. I am glad I took the course.
Vicki Stinebaugh WITS Certified Professional –
The Gball exercises are great and super fun instead of standard core work. I’m currently not training anyone, but will apply it for my own core stability workout.
Sara J. Elias BCRPA Certified Professional –
Yes, I’ll apply them to my core classes. The course was helpful in reminding me of the fundamentals of the core. Exercises have become complicated as a means to “entertain” clients/patrons, so it was a good reminder to bring things back the basics, especially as people start coming back to group fitness after a long pause due to COVID.
Tito Challenger Certified Professional –
The importance of strengthening the core for optimal spinal stability and functionality. Try to keep my clients stable and strong while training core muscles to avoid possible injuries specifically the lower back.
Sheri Caldwell WITS Certified Professional –
Correct posture ideas. Using for stability moves Good class to offer.
Lacy Catao, AFPA Certified Professional –
A grasp on muscular movement and stability.Encourage clients to move more holistically and move with better posture and stamina.
Barb Henderson BCRPA Certified Professional –
Importance of hamstrings and buttocks in spinal stability -Importance of position of lumbar spine How will you apply the content of this continuing education course to your work? -Greater focus on pelvic and lumbar spine stability -variations on the G ball work.
Susan Nelligan, ACE Certified Professional –
I have gained some progressions to use with clients on the G ball. I can use the exercises I viewed to help clients at all fitness levels work their core
Benjamin W Dawson II, AFPA Certified Professional –
Multiple new ways to incorporate the G ball into functional core training. By introducing effective and progressive core training principles to my clients. Material was easy to follow and insightful
Charles Levy, WITS Certified Professional –
Core exercises which can be shared with customers. Incorporate into plans
Matt Wilcox, ACE Certified Professional –
Great course. Knowledge about the core. we will use it at the firehouse.
CHERYL A Olsen, WITS, Certified Professional –
This course was very clear in the positioning for each level as you progress. Most importantly demonstrating correct form to increase core stability. It was easy to follow and very informative.
A.A., WITS Certified Professional –
Good basic solid core foundation. Easy to follow. Better for aging clientele.
Andree D. Quockco, WITS Certified Professional –
Very knowledgeable course. Implement a program for new and old clients
Cathleen Kelly, AFPA Certified –
love a book for a resource. Gave me some ideas for some new exercises. I will definitely use it on myself and clients
Ariel Ross, AFPA Certified Professional –
Reviewing the things I knew and giving them more specific thought helped me think about how I could progress my clients.I will continue to work from the core outwards with my clients. Walking them through more progressions of exercises
Judy Pfeifer, WITS Certified Professional –
Reminders of benefits of stabilizers and prime mover muscles. Good review of exercises with proper posture. I appreciate the videos. It is very relevant to our needs for clients in the fitness room and fitness classes. Apply knowledge to instructing clients in use of ball and basic exercises in the weight room.
Deborah R. Forst, AFPA Certified Professional –
I always knew as a PT the core is the most important. It prevents back injuries and strengthens all your muscles. This course insured me more of my understanding about the Core. Specifically the exercises and muscles that target the Core. I’m very happy I can incorporate more exercises. So I can in use them in my workouts for my clients
B.B., ACE Certified Professional –
Great information!! More core stability techniques. this information will make it easier to que and adjust the client during functional movements
Amanda Ricci, ACSM Certified Professional –
Insight as to how most people injure their lower back as well as importance of posture & maintaining a neutral spine. Educating my clients on proper lifting techniques as well as maintaining proper posture.
Anthony Fox, WITS Certified Professional –
I gained knowledge on different core exercises I didn’t know to much about.
Alexandra Bwye, AFPA Certified Professional –
I learned some more about the core, and more core exercises as well. I will add in many of the core exercises with the g ball in particular.
Melvin Stevens, WITS Certified Professional –
A greater knowledge and in-depth detail in physical training. Localized (balance, agility, and strength) focus with my clients.
Subhiya Idilbi, WITS , ACE Certified Professional –
Refresher for core movements and muscles, learning how to elevate a movement from beginner to intermediate. Continue to use core muscles training, and use the variation learned in this training.
Gary Lang, NASM Certified Professional –
Increased knowledge of core movement and strengthening. The core is the beginning and base for all movement and the better the understanding of it allows for superior training. Core Training and injury prevention within lessons, classes, training. This is a very valuable tool and awesome format to increase training knowledge. Great knowledge of core movements. Every functional movement begins at the core. New training ideas and core movements to advance my training and classes. I enjoy the material and the access and freedom to be self paced is so valuable
John M. Black, AFPA Certified Professional –
I have gained superior knowledge about corrected posture and g-ball exercises. I will continue to strive to improve people life’s with the information I have learned, and continue to learn.
Ciemone Mitchell Holmes, Certified Professional –
I learned different ways to strengthen the lower back.
Louis Mangine, Certified Professional –
I learned terminology of exercises to better explain proper form and will introduce more core exercises to my clients.
Elaine T. Liggett, Certified Professional –
I have gained knowledge and review of the core muscles and new ideas for core training clients. I have not used the G Ball much, but will incorporate it in my workouts in the future.
Christine Holly Heather Davidson, Certified Professional –
I have learned new techniques to apply to clients training programs and will be able to better explain the benefits of core training.
Angela Wilson, Certified Professional –
I have gained many new techniques to use for my clients on the stability ball!
Virginie Bruggeman, Certified Professional –
I have a better understanding of the core muscles and I am better able to explain to my clients the importance of a stronger core.
Alex Nichols, Certified Professional –
I have gained relevant information on issues pertaining to core training and general lower back care. I have also learned to find creative ways to engage the core in most exercises. I will use the content as a starting point with all new clients who have not been informed about how important having a strong core is. The course was simple and to the point.
Joseph Burden, Certified Professional –
I have gained knowledge of training core muscles to help to train more clients properly.
Kali Schlieman, Certified Professional –
I learned new progressions for exercises with beginning clients.
Gina M. Galardi, Certified Professional –
Almost everyone has low back issues and/or a desire for a strong core. This will help me guide them safely and ensure a successful outcome. I have gained a renewed sense of importance of balanced core training. I would definitely use this venue again for my CEs.
Christine M. Fisher, Certified Professional –
I have a better understanding of core exercises. I will use the exercises with my clients. I thought the course was informative and easy to follow.
Portia Wise, Certified Professional –
I have a better idea of how to progress from beginner core training to more advanced levels.
Ryan T Sanders, Certified Professional –
I acquired lower back health concepts and exercises. I will apply the content for core strengthening for all clients.
Anthony Zaffino , Certified Professional –
I learned new exercises for core stabilization. I will apply the content of this continuing education course by using the G Ball to enhance core strength.
Craig Ptak, Certified Professional –
I have gained knowledge of what muscles are incorporated in core training and the importance of a strong core. I am specializing in core training so I will implement as much of this course as I can when developing programs for clients. This course was well put together and easy to follow. Thanks.
Mina Kelaid, Certified Professional –
I have acquired a knowledge and full understanding of the core. Excellent! Quick and easy continuing education course to follow.
Nolene Standish, Certified Professional –
I have gained additional lower back care tips and guidelines. Good course.
Christi Lundquist, Certified Professional –
I gained a deeper understanding of the core muscles and how to properly strengthen them. The course provided an easy to comprehend way of explaining proper posture and the core strengthening process to clients, as well as providing them with specific exercises that if properly performed, will promote a stable core.
Karen Rokosh –
I work with many senior clients and balance and core stability is an important part of their exercise routine. This course provides good reminders of how to guide my clients on core conditioning exercises.
Michael Verdiel, Certified Professional –
I have acquired a more in depth look and knowledge of G ball exercises.
Dennis Berry, Certified Professional –
I feel that this course was done very well. I have learned new exercises and how they benefit our body.
Daniel Mrowczynski, Certified Professional –
I have gained a better understanding of the core structure and exercise ideas.
Terri L. Wertz, Certified Professional –
I have gained more exercises I can use with my clients experiencing lower back pain. The ones without current back pain also to improve their lower back strength to help prevent problems.
Ryan Coburn, Certified Professional –
I have learned progressive exercises for various levels of fitness and a wider range of exercises for clients.
Knan Lee, Certified Professional –
I now have a better understanding of how to teach my students fitness on the G Ball. I have more confidence in integrating the G Ball in my personal fitness work with my students.
Geoffrey Rubin, Certified Professional –
I have learned proper exercise form that will dramatically reduce my risk to lower back injuries as well as increase the variety of exercises I will be able to use with my clients. I will be applying specific core base and G Ball exercises modified to meet my clients needs.
Jane Christensen, Certified Professional –
I now have a better understanding of the core muscles and how to apply this knowledge. This will be incorporated into the classes I teach.
Elizabeth Spillane, Certified Professional –
By using the techniques for both myself and my clients to enhance overall strength, stability and performance. I really like the course it was truly beneficial.
Bryan Zoeller, Certified Professional –
Learned simple yet effective exercises with progressions for the core and low back. I will implement these exercises into all my regular sessions to aid in better overall general health.
Enrique Rodriguez, Certified Professional –
I have gained a better understanding of Core training. I will use this as the base platform for my fitness programs.
Clayton Jones, Certified Professional –
Good Course. I now have the ability to effectively train clients to strengthen their core.
Jennifer Hyatt Kuhlmann, Certified Professional –
Easy to follow and informative! Great back care tips for my clients, and progressions for the core that I wasn’t aware of.
Karen Megaro, Certified Professional –
What have you gained from this continuing education course? Very informative, interesting and safe for all levels and ages. I gained greater knowledge and new ideas and options to strengthen the core!
Bonnie C. Martin, Certified Professional –
Expanded knowledge and many variations of core training to my practice. I will use the exercise to help my clients and myself with core training. I will teach how important it is to many aspects of life.
Debbie Rauso, Certified Professional –
Comprehensive understanding of the importance of core stability and how to properly develop it as a fundamental part of fitness and preventive care.
Renee Falconio, Certified Professional –
I learned new techniques that will help my clients tremendously and that I can incorporate in my massage business.
Sigalit Weiss, Certified Professional –
I have a deeper knowledge of core anatomy and exercises. Great variety of exercises to use with clients. I learned about multiple uses of the stability ball that I wasn’t familiar before.
Douglas Feltner, Certified Professional –
I learned a lot. The course had a wide variety of techniques and I would recommend this course to anyone. I will be able to inform my clients about back care more efficiently and to inform them the importance of strong core muscles. I now have more knowledge about back care.
Michele Decker, Certified Professional –
It was a refresher on how important core training plays in our everyday lives, as well as properly training By stressing the importance to my clients and making sure they are clear on proper form at all times.
Michael Hull, Certified Professional –
Knowledge of core strengthening techniques using G Ball as a tool. Incorporate into core sessions with clients starting to build a stronger core.
George E. Bailey, Certified Professional –
Good knowledge of the musculature that supports the core of the body as well as its interaction with all parts of the body. How to protect your back from strain and prevent injuries.
Marvin Cohen, Certified Professional –
I learned a lot about core conditioning and the importance of strengthening one’s core muscles. I will use some of the exercises in the course with my clients. The course material was well organized and easy to use. I like it that the test could be taken on line.
Edward Lutz, Certified Professional –
Use in my training.
Elizabeth M Gates, Certified Professional –
Core training knowledge. I will use it with my senior clients mostly.
Steffanie Canto, Certified Professional –
Better back care knowledge. I have many older clients. the exercises are easy to follow and help strengthen the lower back!
Charris Jimmerson, Certified Professional –
How to properly and effectively instruct and demonstrate to a client that form and posture is imperative for back care and preventing back injury. While, also using this knowledge to my own use. Very easy to follow.
Joseph S. Placa, Certified Professional –
Better understanding of core muscle interaction with various of muscle groups. Additional techniques and exercises to help me work with older population. Simple to follow and understand.
Jennifer Balukonis, Certified Professional –
More options for basic core exercises. Great for beginning exercisers.
Jan Zellmer, Certified Professional –
Exercises for the core.
Marcus Craig, Certified Professional –
New ideas how to use the core training with my clients. By having my client use what I have learned. It was very helpful.
Darren Purifory, Certified Professional –
The core is very important for your body functions. Think how important to have good posture. Great subjects and good information.
Julann Woody, Certified Professional –
I learned some new exercises for my clients. I will focus more on core strength because I believe it will help my clients with every part of their workouts and in everyday life. It reminded me to get back to basics.
Michael Marrone Certified Professional –
Learned the proper form and technique of core training exercises, including progressions for each. I will start with basic core exercises with clients then incorporate G Ball exercises.
Andre Prue, Certified Professional –
Good review of things I have not used in a few years. It reinforced my current teaching style.
Ragini Thakkar, Certified Professional –
Good knowledge about other muscles supporting our core and not just core muscles. Lots of clients complaint about back issue and now i can apply this precise knowledge while working with them.
Lisa Carson, Certified Professional –
A great refresher core on proper ways to work your core in an effective and safe manner showing clients many variations to develop core.
Sandra McGuire Certified Professional –
Great reminders about what to remind students about … what to focus on without overwhelming them with technical jargon. Tomorrow I will remind my students in yoga that without a strong and flexible core, they are much more prone to injury; I will also remind them that a strong core transfers power and energy to legs and arms. It was good.
Jennifer Lentz Certified Professional –
Better progressive exercises for clients of all fitness levels for their core. I will use these exercises on my clients to help them improve their core fitness.
Ted Hughes –
A better understanding of basic intermediate and advanced progressions for core exercise. I will use it to introduce clients to the stability ball.
Nancy Stocks, Certified Professional –
I learned more regarding core exercises. I will apply with my client when using core work.
Earl Jacob WITS Certified Professional –
This convenient course offered a variety of knowledge to share with my clients.
Shaneen N. Johnson WITS Certified Professional –
This course has taught me how to assess my clients more effectively and correct poor posture. I am now much more confident with working on this because I have a few clients in need of correction. I will put much more emphasis on posture alignment and core training with my clients and potential clients. This course really helped me get a much better understanding of the core and training methods.
Jenny Ferreira, ACE Certified Professional –
A good recap of core training basics as well as some new ideas for G Ball exercises. quick and efficient!
Phyllis Joseph, WITS Certified Professional –
Another one of your thorough courses that I really enjoyed. This information is so important for all exercise professionals to learn and pass on to their clients!
Christine R. Shell, WITS Certified Professional –
Great exercises for the core. Easy to do for anyone. Many of my clients have a very weak core and this will be great for them and they will be able to execute the exercise which will make them feel good about themselves.
Joe Spinelli, WITS Certified Professional –
I enjoyed the course due to it being easy to read and the amount of exercises included.
Joni Anderson, ACE Certified Professional –
Good basics; proper form shown and explained very good progression technique.
Cassandra Henkiel, ACE Certified Professional –
Great course to get back to basics. Sound material and exercises plus forms for trainers to add to their files. Clear, organized and very useful information.
Wolfgang Lischtansky, WITS Certified Professional –
I am a strong believer in the core being the center of physical development and overall wellness. The Core Specialist course has reinforced this belief and given me a better understanding of how to instruct my clients in their journey to better health and well being. I will apply the content of this course creating client programs with additional floor and G Ball exercises.
Paul Regan, ACE Certified Professional –
Good course, a lot of good information contained in the course. It will help in providing my clients with a more well balanced program. A greater understanding of the different muscles that need to be trained to improve core stability and strength.
Lori Etheredge, ACE Certified Professional –
I liked the progressions and have gained a wider knowledge of core.
Joseph Moninghoff, ACE Certified Professional –
Core stability is very important in the fire service. This course will be very useful.
Charles Cleary, WITS Certified Professional –
Helpful, easy to follow and achieved course objectives. Better understanding of what constitutes the core muscles, a variety of exercises and good suggestions for back care during daily activities. I can now help clients understand the importance of the core, especially in their routine of daily activities, such as sitting for extended periods of time, lifting and sleeping, etc.
Patrick J. Mazzella, WITS Certified Professional –
I have gained confidence to teach clients the importance of having a strong core. I will use some of the exercises shown in the course, while focusing on form and technique.
Jon Smith, NFPT Certified Professional –
I gained knowledge of core based exercise and principles. By utilizing new principles along with current.
Barbara Ross, AFPA Certified Professional –
Additional tools to provide the client for helping them with core strength and stabilization. Use the training tools provided to me.
Lisa Rendina, NCCPT Certified Professional –
I gained newer G Ball exercises from the course. Apply the exercises in a specific order.
Elaine Rogers, WITS Certified Professional –
I gained knowledge on how important core strength. inform people how important core strength is and how it can effect your life.
Charles Fernandez, AFPA Certified Professional –
I gained knowledge to add to what I already have. To have as an added option in training sessions. Very easy to follow.
Barbara Gentle AFPA Certified Professional –
Learning about core training makes what I love to do more attainable as increasing core strength is what I try to instill in all my classes and clients. Adding to what I am already doing this gives me more concise information and help clients and class participants more understanding of the primary purpose of the core and how we all need to concentrate on achieving core strength. I really enjoyed this course, as core training is my specialty and the basis of a strong body.
Mindy S. Katz, AFPA Certified Professional –
I gained a deeper understanding of core anatomy, as well as three levels of teaching strategies based on the physical level of client. I will use the dialogue when instructing on the core as well as rotate the exercises into my core sculpting portion of class.
Melvin Cramer, WITS Certified Professional –
I gained more knowledge about core strength. Use it for information on the level of core n stability fitness of client It was very helpful.
Lisa E Loconte, WITS Certified Professional –
I gained more knowledge on how to train clients with core strength and stability. Incorporate more core exercises.
Dezerae Leon, NASM Certified Professional –
Examples of ways to progress and regress exercises for the core and back. I will it apply it by being more creative with my progressions and regressions.
Sue Bream, ACE & ACSM Certified Professional –
I thought that it was a great review on anatomy of the core and learned some new variations of exercises. I will add some or all of the progressions. I like it. I thought the course was very well organized and straight forward.
Ashley Schurman, AFAA Certified Professional –
The importance of core strength. To help my clients better strengthen their core.
Lucy Bartimole, WITS Certified Professional –
I appreciate the depth of review the course provided, as well as the approach of not pushing clients too far. The No Pain, No Gain just doesn’t fit for all. The warm ups and exercises are safe, simple, easy for my clients to take home with them to continue their practice between sessions.
Corey B Light, ACE Certified Professional –
Refreshed knowledge of core stability and proper posture to support the spine. Also learned a variety of core exercises and warm ups both on and off of the exercise ball. I will use these warm ups and exercises to help my clients improve core strength and stability.
Matthew Trapani, ACE Certified Professional –
I have gained a better understanding of how to better train the core, as well as what to do concentrate on the core muscle groups. I will take the exercises and stretches and use them with clients during workouts. I will also incorporate stretches and exercises into new workouts and classes. The course was easy to use and follow and was very helpful.
KRISTINE E DECOURCEY, Certified Professional –
I found the exercise progressions very informative. I plan to use the DVD regularly to help improve core strength. Provided a great overview of core training for both beginners and intermediate clients.
Nancy Stocks, ACE Certified Professional –
I learned more regarding core exercises. I will apply with my client when using core work.
Carolyn H. Horton, WITS Certified Professional –
New Ideas. This course will help when training seniors when creating a workout plan. Very good and useful tool.
Tiffany Calvert, ACE Certified Professional –
It was a nice review of common muscles. I will emphasize the importance of pelvic stability.
Patricia J. Blainey, ACE Certified Professional –
Use it with all my clients. More knowledge.
Linda Pomeroy, ACE Certified Professional –
New ideas using a Gball. I will use the training ideas with clients. Also I will reemphasis finding neutral position.
Julie Millerbernd, NETA Certified Professional –
The knowledge of progression using the stability ball. I will use the exercises and modifications with my clients.
Shelby Turner, ACE Certified Professional –
New insight on core. Core addition.
Kay Neipert, ACE Certified Professional –
I gained knowledge on how the core works. I will apply when designing exercises, I will relate to the course. Very easy to follow and fun.
Raymond H.Briscoe, IFPA Certified Professional –
It put Core Stability Back into perspective to those who questions the methods. I will apply by reinforcing all that I’ve Learned I this refresher.
Andrea Arnold, ACE Certified Professional –
Your programs tune me back into functional anatomy! I try to lead my clients into the understanding that it is not only how to do an exercise, but how their body is making the movement. I like this about your programs that you keep reminding the client why the exercise works. I enjoy the reminder of the anatomy charts!
Michael, Certified Professional –
Great job.
Debra Torine, Certified Professional –
Very informative. Offered new exercises for core stability. These exercises and helpful hints will be a good addition in my class.
Paula Garchow, Certified Professional –
I am always happy to learn more and this course accomplished that for me.
Cecila Edwards, Certified Professional –
I learned a lot of useful information that I will put to use in my training.
Wanda Gunderson, Certified Professional –
I am looking forward to completing your next level of core training.
Vanessa C. Wright, WITS Certified Professional –
I have gained a deeper understanding and value for Core Training. No matter how fit one may appear, they too will benefit from Core Training. It will become a priority to integrate Core instructions and training into each of my client’s exercise routines for an optimal and purposeful workout.
Helen Strom Olsen, Certified Professional –
Thank you! I enjoyed an easy to follow comprehensive review of core training.
Lana Fabey, Certified Professional –
The material in this course was very informative. The importance of core training goes hand in hand with biomechanics and the muscles, bones and joints. I learned a lot from this course. Thank you for educating me on the body’s center of power.
Joyce Layne, Certified Professional –
Great content! Enjoyed new exercise ideas & information that I can easily share with my clients/classes. Thank you.
Kathleen Powell, Certified Professional –
Gained a lot of information by working with the video and reading the manual. I have lots of new ideas for my clients. Thank you.
Dan Laborte, Certified Professional –
Thanks for taking the time to contribute to the fitness community with a quality product and essential information. I appreciate it.
Carol Capone, Certified Professional –
This is a great course that will benefit all of my clients.
Kelle Maloney, Certified Professional –
Thank you very much for such an awesome course and speedy certifications.
Amy Mello, Certified Professional –
I definitely found this course extremely helpful and will use it as a reference for many years to come. I especially liked the progressions, explanations and pictures that go along with this course. The DVD was full of information and tips.
Robert Keefer, Certified Professional –
I feel this material was educational, challenging and professional. I learned a lot.
Lindsey Donato, AFPA Certified Professional –
Very easy to follow. Short slides made it quick to complete. New moves with a number of modifications and levels for my class. Various exercises with numerous levels of difficulty will be taught in my class.
Cody Allen, ACE Certified Professional –
More knowledge on core training. Will use with clients in my small groups.
Brian Allery, ISSA Certified Professional –
Good refresher. Some times trainers forget to start with the basics. Nice review of anatomy.
Brenda Holian, NFPT Certified Professional –
Understanding of core stability. Will be able to challenge clients more.
Jessica Fahrer, NASM Certified Professional –
Useful exercises for clients.
Jennifer Lentz, ACE Certified Professional –
Better progressive exercises for clients of all fitness levels for their core. I will use these exercises on my clients to help them improve their core fitness.
Ted Hughes, ACE Certified Professional –
A better understanding of basic intermediate and advanced progressions for core exercise. I will use it to introduce clients to the stability ball.
Cathy Cawlfield, WITS Certified Professional –
The importance of core strength for health and everyday function is crucial. I also gained in site into the proper progression of core exercises in order for core training to be successful and beneficial in all aspects of my clients lives. I’ve never really done any Ball training in my sessions, I learned a lot of really good exercises to add to my trainings. I work a lot with elderly clients. Core strength is essential for them to be able to perform everyday activities and stay active. The knowledge I gained from this course will be very beneficial in this area. Really excited to start using these exercises to mix up my clients workouts! Thank You!
Colleen O’Brien, WITS Certified Professional –
I truly enjoyed the material and ideas provided within the course. I now have better education to pass on to my clients regarding how they treat their back and core throughout their day to day lives and better ideas and new ideas for core exercises and warm ups.
Paul M. Nitishin, ACE Certified Professional –
Solid foundation of basic uncomplicated progressive movements to assess and challenge clients. All new and continuing clients will experience this training at their respective levels. Basic no nonsense exercises presented in a direct manner with straightforward progressions will encompass both de conditioned and experienced participants
Alejandra Prill, ACE Certified Professional –
This has given me more ideas to help improve my clients core strength.
Damario Armstrong, ACE Certified Professional –
I gained a greater understanding of core exercises. I will be better able to assist my fellow firefighters in strengthening their core.
Lisa Culling, ACE Certified Professional –
New ideas for core training. I will be adding different core exercises.
James Ashwell, NFPT Certified Professional –
Proper and safe movements for core strength, along with balance. I will use the material with beginners and elderly clients to promote balance and core strength.
Suzanne C. Judd, WITS Certified Professional –
I gained knowledge regarding strengthening the core via not only strong abs, but also hamstrings, glutes, lower back and inner thighs. I have new exercises to try for myself and eventually clients. It was a clear easy to follow class.
Emmett Lewis Conner, ACE Certified Professional –
A better knowledge of the Core exercises and the importance of including them in your training. Excellent course. Thanks!
Tara Minnax Doherty, ACE Certified Professional –
This is another helpful course that is going to help me be a better trainer. I have obtained new and fresh ideas for core exercises from this course.
Nicholas Miller, WITS Certified Professional –
Reeducation on areas I have not used in practice lately and a base of new exercises that will help my clients and business. I will use the material by implementing the concepts and exercise into my clients routines.
Mary Ferranti, WITS Certified Professional –
I gained a lot of practical knowledge. When working with my clients to both correct and introduce more challenging exercises. Highly recommend to personal trainers for hands on practical application.
Tresa Anderson, AFPA Certified Professional –
Terrific core exercise progressions. Will use with clients tomorrow. Great course!
Kathy Kriebel, WITS Certified Professional –
I really enjoyed the course. I learned how to advance clients from level 1 to a higher level making it both fun and safe.
Barbara Keeney, WITS Certified Professional –
I found the course to be very informative and look forward to ordering additional courses in the future. I have gained confidence to train someone with back issues and provide a better workout for an older adult who is just starting out in an exercise program. I will incorporate more G Ball exercises to build up the core before moving onto weights.
Margaret Diffily, WITS Certified Professional –
Great course! I also learned wonderful exercises with the G Ball.
Casey Bond, WITS Certified Professional –
I have learned new exercises to do with my clients and the correct form in which to preform them to prevent injury. I’ll apply the information by adding the learned exercises to all my clients’ routines. I’d like to say thanks a lot.
Susan A. Fulford, WITS Certified Professional –
Great Core Exercises! Utilize the variety of Core exercises.
Cynthia Moody, WITS Certified Professional –
Great course. I really like this course regarding the back and core. It was very interesting. I will work harder on building the core of my clients. It’s so important for so many areas of the body.
Christine Fraser, WITS Certified Professional –
I now have a more concise why of explaining the benefits of core training. I will incorporate many of the routines in my exercise programing.
Jose Ramos, WITS Certified Professional –
The overall possible physical achievement clients benefit from core training. I will apply the content of this continuing education course gradually. Very informative CDs.
Jamie Ashwell, NFPT Certified Professional –
How to instruct and safely perform core exercise programs for clients. By teaching and instructing clients especially those with back injuries. Highly recommend this course to anyone and my coworkers.
Timothy Craig Boswell, NFPT Certified Professional –
After working with seniors for 5 years, this has helped bring new exercises into play. Immediately installing into my seniors programs. Its going to be a great tool to have.
Donna Mangan, WITS Certified Professional –
I gained insight on the proper warm up exercises to do before base exercises and the different levels of progression. Core training really needs to be emphasized much more to prevent injury. The basics you provided should be the first step in any program for all individuals. Thank you for providing each step in such a great format.
Anne Doiron, WITS Certified Professional –
I gained important foundational information on working with the core. I will apply the content of this continuing education course to my personal training work. The course was easy to follow and well designed. I enjoyed how it came with a CD and DVD as well as PDF print outs.
Arleen Rowen, ACE Certified Professional –
The exercises using the G Ball are ones I can incorporate both in classes and with private clients. The great part about these exercises is that they offer progressive levels of difficulty. The DVD showing the exercises was excellent.
Jean Sullivan, WITS Certified Professional –
Knowledge on how to change up stretching for better flexibility for myself & clients. I will incorporate G ball stretching in daily routines.
Gary Breen, WITS Certified Professional –
I am currently working at a chiropractic clinic. This course reflects our clinics mission and helps me meet my personal goals. Well done!
Melvin Raab, WITS Certified Professional –
The course was very well explained. The DVD was easy to follow.
Mary Beth Barrett Hanigosky, WITS Certified Professional –
I have gained a more in depth understanding of the core and the crucial role it plays in overall health and health goals. Even today, many customers are unaware of the core and its full range of function. They focus on the 6 pack. I am excited to expand their thought process with this additional knowledge.
Denise L Crawford, WITS Certified Professional –
The course provided a variety of core strength exercises to offer my clients. I will use in group work out sessions. I can’t wait to take more GMP Fitness courses.
Holly Morreels, Certified Professional –
Great DVD. i really liked that there were 4 intensity levels to each exercise. Good commentary to go along with each exercise too.
Sonia M. Schriver, WITS, Certified Professional –
I have never taken an on line CEU class. I was very impressed with the materials. I will not hesitate to purchase another CEU course from GMP Fitness. Thanks.
Tiffany Leeth, Certified Professional –
Your material is awesome and I will definitely recommend current and future professionals about it.
Kandace Bishop, ACE Certified Professional –
I can apply the content of this continuing education course to all the personal training, pilates and group fitness classes I teach. The course was very good. On line training is very convenient.
Gary Sokotoski, ACE Certified Professional –
Great course, I’m very glad I purchased it. This will help solidify older concepts I learned years ago as well inspire me to try basic movements that I may have forgotten about or ignored for awhile.
Spencer Metz, NASM Certified Professional –
Any Trainer will tell you how important core work is, you can never learn to much about it. Individuals use core throughout the day whether its sitting or standing. Lots of good exercises and progressions. Thorough progressions and lots of new cool exercises to add in to any regimen easy to follow and learn, great pics for visual.
Pamela J Harris, ACE Certified Professional –
Good description of the importance of Core Training, the various exercises a well as a good description of the muscle groups. There are a wide range of other courses I would like to take in the future from GMP Fitness. I enjoyed seeing the variety of resources available through this program.
Mary S. Hoadley, AFPA Certified Professional –
This was a very informative course. It was a great addition to the Pilates certification and lower body ball program I already completed. I look forward to implementing what I have learned into my group fitness routine, personal training sessions and in my own workout routines. I love that everything is now on disc and no more books to flip through and try to bookmark.
Sandra Hill, AFPA Certified Professional –
A refresher course for me. Mostly going over all the muscles. I will use when instructing. Making sure that correct posture is used in all exercise.
Caitlin Field, ACE Certified Professional –
This course gave me some new insights on warm up, conditioning exercises. I am very excited to integrate this routine into my life as well as into my client training plans. Core stability is so important and I think this course provided many cues and exercises I can use. Great course!
Crystal Schaecher, WITS Certified Professional –
Really liked the different levels of each exercise. Gave me some new exercises to use with clients. Was easy to follow and liked that you could print out the slides.
Maureen Troiano, NCCPT Certified Professional –
A better understanding of core Training. I have many elderly and physically unstable people at my fitness center. I will be using these principles to get their core stronger before I progress with them in their training. My certification is with NCCPT. I was given your company as a source for continuing education for my certification renewal.
CHERYL A OLSEN, WITS Certified Professional –
THE CORE TRAINING SPECIALIST COURSE WAS VERY CLEAR IN THE POSITIONING FOR EACH LEVEL AS YOU PROGRESS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, DEMONSTRATING CORRECT FORM TO INCREASE CORE STABILITY. IT WAS EASY TO FOLLOW AND VERY INFORMATIVE.