Dumbbell Training

Continuing Education Course

Enhance Your Clients Fitness with Dumbbell Training

If you’re looking to expand your fitness knowledge and offer versatile training programs to your clients, look no further than our comprehensive Dumbbell Training package. As one of the most versatile and effective forms of strength training equipment, dumbbells are essential for building muscle, increasing strength, and toning the body. Whether you’re training athletes or fitness enthusiasts, our Dumbbell Training, Second Edition course will provide you with the tools you need to enhance your expertise in this powerful form of resistance training.

This package includes the following:

  • Dumbbell Training, Second Edition ebook
  • Online study guide
  • Online continuing education exam

Why Choose Dumbbell Training?

Dumbbells are an excellent alternative to traditional barbell workouts because they offer greater flexibility and range of motion. The Dumbbell Training, Second Edition ebook covers everything you need to know to make the most of this versatile equipment. Whether your clients are working on fat loss, muscle gain, or sports performance, dumbbells can help them achieve their fitness goals.

Incorporating dumbbells into your clients’ training programs not only adds variety but also helps them build functional strength. Dumbbell exercises are great for targeting specific muscles and engaging stabilizing muscles that might not get the same attention in machine-based or barbell exercises.

What’s Inside the Dumbbell Training Ebook?

This ebook is packed with over 110 exercises designed to target different muscle groups, including the core, upper body, lower body, and total body. Each exercise comes with detailed instructions, photos, and variations, making it easy to follow and implement with your clients. The exercises are also supplemented by “Did You Know?” sidebars that offer helpful tips and interesting facts about dumbbell training.

The ebook includes 66 ready-to-use programs designed to help clients achieve specific goals, whether they’re focused on fat loss, general fitness, hypertrophy, or strength building. For athletes, there are specialized programs aimed at increasing power, speed, agility, and balance across eight popular sports, including:

  • Cycling
  • Ice hockey
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Speed skating
  • Swimming
  • Track and field
  • Wrestling

Learning Objectives of the Course

By completing the Dumbbell Training course, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to design and implement effective training programs that incorporate dumbbells. The learning objectives include:

  • Explaining the advantages of dumbbell training over other forms of resistance training.
  • Identifying a variety of dumbbell exercises and their use for specific body segments.
  • Designing a dumbbell training program that meets specific fitness and athletic goals.
  • Understanding key variables in developing dumbbell training programs, such as sets, reps, and load.
  • Describing the concept of periodization and how to apply it in designing dumbbell training programs.
  • Incorporating dumbbell exercises into existing client programs to improve effectiveness.
  • Outlining dumbbell training recommendations for specific sports and activities.

Study Guide and Continuing Education Exam

The course comes with a comprehensive study guide that includes a course syllabus, chapter objectives, and learning activities. This guide is designed to help you understand how to incorporate dumbbell training into your clients’ programs effectively. After completing the course, you’ll take the online exam, and once passed, you will receive a certificate for continuing education credits.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for personal trainers, strength and conditioning professionals, and other certified fitness professionals who want to expand their knowledge of dumbbell training. Whether you’re looking to enhance your existing training programs or offer new, innovative methods to your clients, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

Details

Prerequisites

  • Certified Fitness Professional (i.e. Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, Aqua Fitness or another fitness related certification)

Student Information

Credits
ACE: 0.9

ACSM: 9

BCRPA: 9

ISSA: 9.0

NSCA: 1.10

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