Kettlebells originate from Russia and have been around for centuries. No longer just the circus strong-man's equipment of choice, kettlebells can now be found in almost all major UK health club chains, including Fitness First and Virgin Active, along with many independent gyms and fitness centres. Kettlebell Instructor training courses allow Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Level 2 Gym Instructors and Fitness Instructors, as well as Level 3 Personal Trainers, learn how to teach kettlebell training to their members and clients respectively.
Kettlebell Instructor training is a great addition to a gym instructor's and personal trainer's arsenal as kettlebell training is an ideal way for clients to lose weight, tone up, improve strength and sporting performance. In fact, when incorporated correctly, kettlebell training is ideal for any client, young or old. Kettlebells can weigh anywhere from 4kg to over 40kg and so performing dynamic kettlebell moves correctly is paramount for the safety of the participant and others exercising around them.
Kettlebell Instructor training course content
Many major fitness training course providers offers kettlebell instructor training. Regardless of which ever training provider you decide to study with, make sure the Kettlebell Instructor training course content includes:
- Programming and structure of a kettlebell session
- Kettlebell warm up drills
- Correct teaching and demonstration of major moves - Swing, Clean, Lunge and Press etc.
- Correct teaching and demonstration of major move complexes - Clean and Press, Lung and Press etc.
- The teaching of the figure 8 move
- Kettlebell coaching drills
- Kettlebell drills for sports conditioning
- Health and safety considerations
Recognised Kettlebell Instructor training courses allow gym instructors and personal trainers gain CPD credits towards their continual Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) membership.
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