The document provides guidance on instructing gym-based exercise for a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness qualification. It covers preparing oneself and equipment, preparing and instructing clients, monitoring exercise technique and safety, and concluding sessions. Teaching methods like demonstration, explanation and feedback are emphasized.
4. How to Provide Gym-Based Exercise Exercise Technique – CV Machines Level 2 Certificate in Fitness (Gym-Based Exercise)
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30. How to Provide Gym-Based Exercise Exercise Technique – Free Weight Exercises Level 2 Certificate in Fitness (Gym-Based Exercise)
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45. How to Provide Gym-Based Exercise Exercise Technique – Free Weights Exercise (2) Level 2 Certificate in Fitness (Gym-Based Exercise)
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52. How to Provide Gym-Based Exercise Exercise Technique – Body Weight Exercises Level 2 Certificate in Fitness (Gym-Based Exercise)
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62. How to Provide Gym-Based Exercise Exercise Technique – Flexibility Level 2 Certificate in Fitness (Gym-Based Exercise)
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67. Progression and Adaptation Cardiovascular machines Upright cycle RPM and level Recumbent cycle RPM and level Treadmill MPH/KPH and incline Stepper Stairs climbed/level/speed Rowing machine Pace/500m Elliptical trainer/Cross trainer RPM/level/incline N.B. This may vary depending on equipment
68. Progression and Adaptation Resistance machines and free weights Range of motion Rate Repetitions Resistance Sets Systems used
69. Progression and Adaptation Flexibility Alternative client position to accommodate physical limitations Use of small equipment (e.g. towels, yoga blocks, cushions) Length of hold
70. How to Provide Gym-Based Exercise Exercise Technique – Teaching Strategies Level 2 Certificate in Fitness (Gym-Based Exercise)
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77. How to Prepare Self and Equipment for Gym-Based Exercise Session Preparation Level 2 Certificate in Fitness (Gym-Based Exercise)
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98. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) The Borg (RPE) Scale 6 No exertion at all 7 Extremely light 8 9 Very light 10 11 Light 12 13 Somewhat hard 14 15 Hard (heavy) 16 17 Very hard 18 19 Extremely hard 20 Maximal exertion
99. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) The Borg CR10 Scale 0 Nothing at all 0.5 Extremely weak – just noticeable 1 Very weak 2 Weak (light) 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat strong 5 Strong (heavy) 6 7 Very strong 8 9 10 Extremely strong (almost maximal) * Maximal
100. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) The ‘How it feels’ scale Very, very light / no problem 1 Very light / very easy 2 Fairly light / easy 3 Moderate / beginning to feel puffed 4 Fairly hard / feeling a bit puffed 5 Hard / feeling puffed 6 Very hard / tiring 7 Very, very hard / very tiring 8 Exhausted / out of breath – shattered 9 Maximum / exhausted 10
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