where can I find workout programs to change up things for my clients.
I would consider looking on bodybuilding.com for workouts. Under their workouts tab in the training section you can search for specific exercises, programs, muscle groups, etc. that are desired! I use this site very much as it gives me a lot of good ideas for workouts.
Here is the link to the page…
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbmaintrain.htm
Look through fitness magazines and books at your local bookstore/library, check out acefitness.org which has links for the general population to create their own workouts based on body part, time etc – www.acefitness.org/acefit/, YouTube – but use videos from reliable sources and of course Facebook. I “like” Dailyburn and Girls Gone Strong which both post workouts and up-to-date fitness information.
You will have to base your program design according to your client’s fitness goals and assessment. I see you have a lot of experience in the medical field, so you will need to base your exercise prescription according to the results you get from the above information. You can search for various routines and exercises online, but they have to be relative to the goals and capabilities of the client. Otherwise why would others need you as their trainer?
Nebulous question. Group exercise and/or personal training? Look first to your experience and education. While it’s likely not an exercise prescription, it’s an exercise program suggestion (scope of practice,) always a consideration. As suggested in the responses there are a number of online resources. My suggestion is that you visit fitness centers and workout facilities to garner new ideas for your clients’ programs.
Take care.
Hi Holly,
Your question is relative to each individual and their goals. With regard to client programming, I agree with Harris and Daniel. You must first look at your clients individually and their goals. Then take your education and knowledge, and come up with some “tweaks” to their programming that may make it more fun/challenging/interesting for them.
Sometimes, we can find change in just the little things. Use different pieces of equipment. Or, make little tweaks for bigger results. For example– in strength training, you can play with reps, tempo, eccentric focus, hand grip, supersets, tri-sets, etc…
Or,take them to another location. A different room, environment, outdoors, etc.. Get them out of the normal location. It does wonders for their spirits and breaks up monotony.
Also, I would look at the personality of each client. Do they like structure or are they adventurous? Do they like music? You can think of a thousand ways to shake it up for them. That being said, once you have an idea on each client, then search the various resources out there for new content. 🙂
You will find some great content here on IDEA both under articles and on the IDEAfit TV.
Good luck,
Christine