Stability ball training builds your core: new mini-workshop series

As a trainer I still see a shocking lack of “core strength and endurance” in many of my clients. In gyms and classes, the focus of abdominal training remains the outer unit (rectus abdominis, obliques) and not on the more important core muscles. It is important to strengthen not only the superficial muscles (global system) but also the stabilizers (local system) and help prevent painful spasm to the spine as well as injuries.

Specific tests and exercises have been developed to help us activate the inner unit muscles (core) and learn to use them in integrated function. In my basic 2-day Stability ball training we learn how to test our clients for stability and core function. We activate our core muscles one by one and then work them together with the help of the stability ball.

In order to serve busy therapists and trainers I have developed a new learning option: 2 hours mini-workshop series:
1) Core Activation and Assessment Techniques
2) Functional Kinetics with the Stability Ball
3) Treatment case studies for back, shoulders and hip with the Stability Ball.

Join me for Core Activation and Assessment Techniques mini-workshop
Sunday June 26, 10 to 12:00pm in Vancouver, 2 credits MTABC and BCRPA
Registration fee only $97.00 (taxes included) for one workshop, $250.00 for all three with an added value of my professional DVD).
To register email info@gaiaadventures.com or call 604 329.1257. I look forward to meeting you.

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My next stability ball workshop (basic 2 day) is May 14,15 in Regina, SK (14 Primary Credits). Advanced Body Ball is May 16, Regina, SK. In Vancouver June 17,18 (basic) June 19 (advanced) accredited for Massage therapists and Personal Trainers. I hope you can join me.


Catherine D’Aoust at GAIA Adventures
http://www.gaiaadventures.com