Workshops for Fitness Professionals - Fanwood/Scotch Plains YMCA

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and the National Exercise Training Association (NETA) are co-sponsoring two workshops designed for fitness professionals the weekend of March 3, 2012 and March 4, 2012.    

The first workshop on Saturday, March 3rd is Kettlebell Specialty Certification from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Kettlebells are the latest and most popular strength training tool that can be used in group settings or with personal training clients.  This introductory course teaches the basics of Kettlebell training, the history of this fascinating workout, safety techniques, body positioning, alignment and appropriate starting weights.  You will experience the most popular exercises including swing, clean, the snatch and many more.

On Sunday, March 4th from 8:00 pm - 1:00 pm, the workshop Latin Dance will be held.  Participants will learn a brief history of Latin dance, four basic dance styles, safety guidelines, and teaching tools and how to create a Latin dance-based fitness class.

Both workshops will be held at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA located at 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains.  Each workshop provides CEC’s from NETA, ACE and AFAA.  For registration information please call 1-800-237-6242 or register online at:  www.netafit.org. 

NETA is a non-profit agency dedicated to offering education and Certification to all who are interested to help to improve the quality of fitness instruction to the public.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  Visit fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org to learn more about Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA programs.  Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.