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Fundamentals of Instability Training

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Fundamentals of Instability Training

FITREC LEVEL B Functional Training

This comprehensive course is designed to explore the practical and theoretical aspects of instability training with an emphasis on the use of the Swiss Ball. Aimed at fitness professionals, therapists, and enthusiasts, the program delves into the science, benefits, and application of Swiss Ball exercises to enhance posture, balance, flexibility, and overall physical performance. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, participants will learn to effectively incorporate the Swiss Ball into training and rehabilitation programs.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the Benefits of the Swiss Ball: Gain insights into how the Swiss Ball can be used to improve posture and balance, understanding its historical context and its relevance in modern training and rehabilitation.
  • Progress Training from Stable to Unstable Surfaces: Learn how to use unstable surface training as a progression from stable surface exercises, enhancing the challenge and effectiveness of workouts.
  • Identify and Activate Righting and Tilting Reflexes: Explore the concepts of righting and tilting reflexes, understanding their importance in maintaining balance and coordination during movement.
  • Assess Base Postures: Acquire the skills to assess base postures on both stable and unstable surfaces, enabling the design of targeted training interventions.
  • Advance Unstable Surface Training: Learn to progress exercises on the Swiss Ball, advancing from basic to more complex movements to challenge the body and stimulate improvement.
  • Incorporate Flexibility Training with the Swiss Ball: Explore a sequence of flexibility exercises using the Swiss Ball, aimed at enhancing range of motion and preventing injury.

Course Outline:

  • Swiss-Ball Science & Application: A deep dive into the history, benefits, and scientific foundation of Swiss Ball training, covering posture improvement, balance and stability enhancement, and the activation of righting and tilting reflexes.
  • Swiss-Ball Basics: Introduction to the fundamental principles of selecting the correct Swiss Ball size, setting the correct seated posture, and understanding the basic rules and progressions for training with the Swiss Ball.
  • Base Positions with Assessments of Posture: Detailed exploration of various stable base positions, including assessment techniques to evaluate posture and alignment.
  • Movement Progressions: Step-by-step guidance on advancing exercises with the Swiss Ball, including seated progressions, supine bridge progressions, front support variations, and more complex movements for enhanced training outcomes.
  • Swiss-Ball Flexibility Sequence: A comprehensive sequence of flexibility exercises using the Swiss Ball, focusing on improving range of motion and reducing the risk of injury.

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