Body Weight Training CPD Certification

OriGym’s Bodyweight Training CPD teaches you how to design and deliver effective bodyweight-based training programmes for a wide range of clients and fitness levels. Developed by experienced strength and conditioning coaches and personal trainers, the course covers the key principles of bodyweight training across six targeted muscle group areas.

Modules:

• Introduction to Bodyweight Exercises – covers what bodyweight training is, its history and benefits, and how it can be used for resistance training, cardiovascular training, high intensity circuit training, flexibility and core strength. Also covers how to modify and adapt bodyweight exercises.
• Cardiovascular and Core Exercises – an exercise library of bodyweight cardiovascular movements, from jogging on the spot and jumping jacks through to lunge, burpee and mountain climber variations. Also covers the core muscles (rectus abdominis, erector spinae, hip flexors and obliques) with exercises including crunches, V-ups, Russian twists, bird dogs, dead bugs and hollow rocks.
• Chest and Back Exercises – covers the pectoral muscles with push-up variations including incline, decline, diamond and archer push-ups, plus dips and TRX exercises. Also covers the back muscles (trapezius, latissimus dorsi and rhomboids) with pull-ups, chin-ups, inverted rows, back extensions and TRX rows.
• Quadricep and Hamstring Exercises – quadricep exercises including squat, split squat, Bulgarian split squat, lunge and step-up variations. Hamstring exercises including Nordic curls, single-leg RDLs, good mornings and heel-elevated glute bridges.
• Shoulder and Gluteal Exercises – covers the deltoid muscles with pike and handstand push-ups, prone shoulder presses and isometric arm exercises. Also covers the gluteal muscles with glute bridges, fire hydrants, kickbacks, clams, abductor raises and reverse hyperextensions.
• Tricep and Bicep Exercises – tricep exercises including bench dips, tricep dips, pike tricep extensions and TRX extensions. Bicep exercises including chin-up variations, TRX bicep curls and doorway bicep curls.

Course Length: Average of 2 Weeks.

Entry Requirements: Students must hold a Level 3 Fitness Instructor & aged 16 or over.

Accreditations: Our CPD courses are recognised by PD Approval.

Cost: €200 for the single course or for just €840 for a bundle of 6.

Study Method: Study online via OriGym’s custom-built  e-learning platform, using a combination of online lectures, quizzes, videos, and interactive learning.

What You’ll Qualify With: CPD in Bodyweight Exercises.