Network Magazine Summer 2016 | Page 68

CATALOGUE Tools and resources to help you be the best you can be Qualifications & Professional Development fitnessU Finding the right personal training course for your schedule shouldn’t be a challenge, but it often is. Some prefer to study full-time, others part-time. fitnessU offers personal training courses that can be delivered at a pace that suits you, and that can be changed as you go. Studying your personal training course online allows you to set your own schedule, with easyto-track progress each step of the way. fitnessU offers learners: Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315) and Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40215) qualifications; a complete Group Fitness Instructor qualification; a nationally and internationally recognised personal training certification; as well as practical guidance about the business of personal training through one-on-one mentoring sessions with a fitnessU Pro-Trainer. Gateway Pilates from Polestar Polestar's Gateway for Pilates course is the most comprehensive introduction to teaching Pilates, the Pilates Method and the Polestar Principles of Movement. It's a chance to expand your skills with a series of mat and equipment-based exercises, and to learn the deep practical skills needed to teach a series of Pilates Method sequences. Offering the flexibility of face-to-face and online study, Gateway will enhance your understanding of biomechanics and common movement pathologies to help keep your clients safe from injury. fitnessu.com.au YogaFit Warriors Retreat Network is excited to be facilitating the inaugural YogaFit Warriors Retreat! Located in the relaxing eco wilderness paradise of Ballina, it’s the perfect place to take your yoga teacher training to the next level. Gain a deeper understanding of how trauma gets stored in the body and why yoga is particularly effective at alleviating symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and providing a pathway for natural healing to occur. The YogaFit Warriors Retreat runs from 25 February until 13 March 2017 and is accredited for 150 hours of teacher training through Yoga Alliance Australia. Spaces are limited, so book now to save your place. yogafitaustralia.com/retreat 68 | NETWORK SUMMER 2016 polestarpilates.edu.au Barre Attack Barre Attack is a complete barre fitness class combining the best of Pilates, fitness, and ballet. Using the ballet barre, resistance bands, hand weights and Pilates balls, it incorporates standing Pilates with cardio intervals, core work and functional exercises. This flowing class format creates a total body workout which is fun and easy to follow, and the block exercise system ensures every part of the body is balanced and aligned correctly. If you’re looking for the opportunity to expand your teaching skillset and deliver a unique, effective and fun program that participants of all ages and abilities can enjoy, then you need to check out Barre Attack. fitnessnetwork.com.au/barre-attack