Overview
- Study Format: Classroom based workshop
- Duration: 1 Day
- Entry Requirements: Level 2 Fitness Instructor
The indoor rowing machine is a common piece of equipment in most gyms and fitness centres. However, instruction and coaching on the machine for fitness professionals has been limited until now. This CPD course is here to ensure more fitness professionals know how to make the most of this fantastic cardiovascular machine. It is a practical course where you will learn and practice the technique as well as learning more about how to maximise your own or client’s use. With research boasting that it uses 86% of the body’s muscles, it is a great tool for helping with fat loss as well as developing muscular and cardiovascular endurance. Come and learn how to make the most of the indoor rowing machine in your gym.
This course is tailored to fitness professionals. It will teach you how to make the most of the indoor rowing machine to help yourself or others develop fitness. It also teaches the basic maintenance required to keep the machines in good working order. By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Understand the basic history of indoor rowing
- Understand and explain the benefits of Indoor Rowing
- Understand and explain drag factor and the damper setting
- Understand and explain how to correctly setup the indoor rowing machine
- Understand and demonstrate the 4 phases of the rowing stroke
- Understand and explain stroke rate and pace
- Understand and demonstrate basic indoor rowing drills
- Understand and explain the contraindications for indoor rowing
- Understand and explain basic storge, maintenance and cleaning
At the end of the day there will be a short assessment where you will demonstrate your understanding of the indoor rowing machine as per the points listed in the Learning Outcomes section.
Employment Opportunities
With this CPD you will enhance your employability and/or scope of practice if working freelance by gaining knowledge and experience in a specialist area.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration One Day
- Skill level CPD
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Self
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