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Be an Informed Fitness Consumer

Be an Informed Fitness Consumer. What are the top 10 fitness trends of 200_?. The top 10 fitness trends predicted for 2010 are: (http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=ACSM_News_Releases&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=11530:.

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Be an Informed Fitness Consumer

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  1. Be an Informed Fitness Consumer

  2. What are the top 10 fitness trends of 200_?

  3. The top 10 fitness trends predicted for 2010 are: (http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=ACSM_News_Releases&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=11530: 6. Special fitness programs for older adults. With more and more of the baby boomer population reaching retirement age, health and fitness professionals are designing age-appropriate fitness programs to keep older adults healthy and happy well into their golden years. 7. Pilates. Pilates incorporates a great deal of core training, while still strengthening and toning the entire body. Part of its appeal is that many exercises can be done with a simple mat – no extra, expensive equipment required. 8. Stability ball. Because the size of stability balls varies so greatly, many different exercises can be performed with them. It can teach balance and strength in addition to stability. 9. Sport-specific training. This trend distinctly relates to young athletes. High school athletes are incorporating training into their off-seasons in order to stay in top shape for their sports. 10. Balance training. Numerous activities feature balance training, including yoga, foam rollers, BOSU balls, and more. This trend has risen to the top 10 after not making the trends list in 2007 and being listed at no. 14 in 2008, possibly because of the increased emphasis on its importance for older adults. • 1.Educated and experienced fitness professionals. Because of an increase in the number of organizations offering fitness certifications, it’s important that consumers choose professionals certified by programs that are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, such as those offered by ACSM. • 2. Children and obesity. This trend – and designing exercise programs to reverse it – is high in the minds of fitness professionals not only because of the number of children who are currently overweight and obese, but because these children are more likely to become obese adults. • 3. Personal training. Education, training and proper credentialing for health and fitness professionals who act as personal trainers has become increasingly important, and is an integral part of staffing for health and fitness facilities.4. Strength training. Strength training is an essential part of ACSM’s Physical Activity and Public Health Guidelines. Lifting weights isn’t just for bodybuilders; it’s crucial to maintaining bone mass density with aging and is used in a variety of rehabilitation settings. • 5. Core training. Different from strength training, this type of training emphasizes conditioning the back and abdomen muscles and improves spine stability.

  4. What makes a decision an informed decision? • Combining knowledge and understanding about personal needs, habits, personal goals, fitness equipment, fitness planning and facilities will lead to educated decision making.

  5. Exercise Trends of the Year • Rank the identified trends based on how strong you perceive the trends to be in your workbook.

  6. Although there is a variety of fitness equipment on the market, physical fitness can be developed and maintained without the use of any equipment. Think/Pair/Share 1) What equipment is out there? 2) Can you think of a cheaper way to get the same results?

  7. Brainstorm • What are some things to consider before purchasing fitness equipment?

  8. Considerations for Buying Fitness Equipment • Determine your exercise goals – whether your goal is to build strength, increase flexibility, improve endurance, or enhance general health, consider a fitness program that meets personal goals.

  9. Considerations for Buying Fitness Equipment • Determine the level of commitment – Regular use of the same piece of equipment requires significant motivation. Before buying an expensive piece of equipment, assess your personal commitment.

  10. Considerations for Buying Fitness Equipment • Evaluate the advertiser claims. What are some claims to be wary of?

  11. Claims to be Wary of: • Easy, effortless, fast • Spot reducing • Faster than others • The Fine Print • Testimonials • Final, total cost • Guarantees/Warranties

  12. Shop around – get details on warranties/guarantees, extra costs (shipping/handling), customer service (delivery/set up),

  13. Considerations for Buying Fitness Equipment • Evaluate the equipment before buying – the equipment must be adjustable to suit your body height and comfort. • Measure the area at home where you will put the equipment. Make sure it fits.

  14. When purchasing fitness equipment ask yourself the following questions: • Will it need a power source? • How heavy is it? Do you need help to move it? • Is noise a factor? • Are you paying for features you will not need? • Will the equipment need assembly? • What maintenance will it require? • What are the safety considerations?

  15. Evaluating a Fitness Centre What are some things fitness centres offer? • Chief Peguis Fitness Trail • YMCA • Shapes on Nairn, Mc Phillips, Henderson (women’s-soon) • Wellness Institute

  16. More Considerations… • Price • Facility • Staff • Programming • Satisfaction • Convenience

  17. Chief Peguis Trail Fitness Centre • Some cardio equipment (sign up) • Weight equipment • Fitness classes (pay extra) • Track • 1 stall change rooms, no showers • No gym for sports • 1 yr. youth pass for $187.75 • Youth day pass for $3.64

  18. The YMCA • Lots of cardio and weights equipment • Pool and aqua fitness • Small track • 1st time is free • Climbing wall • Small day lockers, sometimes crowded locker rooms with showers • Day care • Squash • Discounts for students depending on income and expenses

  19. Shapes on Nairn/McPhillips • Lots of equipment • Women only side • Nice changerooms with steam room and showers • Pushy with sales • If you sign up for the year, you must sign a contract and pay each month • The contract renews itself unless you call to end it 2 months before it is up

  20. The Wellness Institute • Free tour • Tons of weight and cardio equipment • Indoor track • Water therapy pool • Deluxe locker rooms with showers, steam rooms and water pools • Professionally certified staff • Free parking • Free guest passes • Nutrition counselling • Rehab and physiotherapy • Massage therapy • Personal training • Full gym for sports • Many group fitness classes

  21. What do you want in a Fitness Facility? Talk to your table group… • What types of classes? • What types of amenities? • What types of equipment? • Location? Near work/home? • Personal Trainer?

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