Additional Modalities & Certifications

additional modalities

• pilates

• barre

• aquafit

• cardio kickboxing

• kids and OA

• pre and post natal

• mom and tot

pilates developed by

joseph pilates

pilates background

WWI to rehab soldiers using spring based resistance (ended 1916)

1926 new york city studio opens

pilates (3)

• mind body approach

• breathing, precision of movement, control, concentration & flow

• reformer and other tools

barre background

1959 Lotte Berk (jewish-german dancer)

england’s 1960s took off

barre (6)

• high rep, low impact

• combo of ballet, pilates, and yoga

• focus is strength, mobility, and balance

• uses a ballet barre or chair for balance

• sometimes includes cardio

• isom and pulsations

aquafit (7)

• low impact high intensity

• roots in rehab therapy

• shallow or deep water

• cardio and strength

• BMD better than nothing

• thermoreg ease in hot climates

• instructor typically on land

kickboxing (5)

• high energy cardio based

• fast paced

• higher learning curve for safety

• coordination high fitness level

• punching or kicking air or pads

pre-natal to youth (6)

• special pops

• additional training

• pop dependent - individ

• registered programs vs drop-in

• different group considerations

• special pops speciality certs

additional therapist certifications (2)

• SFMA - selective functional movement assessments

• ART - active release technique

strength and conditioning certifications (4)

• NSCA - CSCS certified strength and conditioning specialist (USA)

• CSCA - CSCP certified strength and conditioning professional (CAN)

• ASCA - levels 1 and 2

• NASM - PES performance enhancement specialization

yoga fitness based certifications (3)

• yoga alliance

• canadian yoga alliance

• registered yoga therapist

group fitness instructor certifications (4)

• ACSM

• ISSA

• ACE

• many more specialized ones (spin, kickboxing etc)

non-traditional professional opportunities (6)

• cruise ship fitness professional

• group fitness instructor

• social media influencer

• youtube professional

• youth camp activities leader

• resort based specialist