Face to Face CPD Courses – body//HACK: Fitness Education

Developing the “P” in Personal Training workshop – (Hosted Course)

As trainers/coaches, our most common factor whatever our backgrounds are is that we deal with people.Our business is people-oriented, so mastering the techniques of how to deal with people, how to influence them and how to enhance their life is no longer an “option”, it is a MUST.

Recognizing and Supporting disordered eating with clients – (Hosted Course)

The main eating disorders and how they affect Exercise & Training Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge eating disorder, Purging, Night eating syndrome, OSFED – other specified feeding or eating disorder (not in the DSM). Where and how to get help in Dubai – live and online, the difference between support groups, counseling & clinical help – who requires what sort of care. What a dietician’s role can look like & what your role as a trainer or client can look like.

Level 2 certificate in Customer service and Professional Development (New Course)

The aim of the Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service and Professional Development is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to work in a customer-facing environment, delivering good customer care and working effectively with internal and external customers.

Endurance training for sports performance (6 CPD points) – Hosted course

This course offers an introduction to the fundamentals of endurance sports. The information covered will equip any coach with the necessary skills, resources and practical application on how to build workouts and training plans specifically for endurance athletes.

Pre and post natal reformer workshop with Marianne Tafani (Hosted by .body//HACK)

Women go through major biomechanical, neurological, physiological and emotional changes during the prenatal and postpartum period. Reformer classes are an incredible and popular tool to help them cope with such changes in a fun, engaging, and safe environment

Pilates Chair or “Wunda Chair” course (13 CPD points) – Dubai

The Pilates Chair or “Wunda Chair” is a powerful, versatile piece of equipment which was designed by J.Pilates for home use having in mind the limitations of space. This two day workshop takes you through the dynamic movements and repertoire that can be done on the Chair, how to use the Chair safely and most importantly how to program the Chair movements and be able to integrate it in to the balanced Pilates programme designed for the client.

Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Certification (16 CPD Points)

The Level 4 Strength & Conditioning programme is designed to give you all the tools you need to build a career as a Strength & Conditioning Coach either working with teams and athletes or taking your regular clients potential to the next level. The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, prepare, deliver and review strength and conditioning programmes that will help athletes to achieve their performance goals.

Complete Advanced Oxygen Advantage Instructor Training

World renowned author and breathing practitioner Patrick McKeown was educated in Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland and at the Buteyko clinic in Moscow, Russia. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in the UK for his understanding of breathing. His mission is to empower people to take control of their own health, wellbeing and fitness using simple techniques and exercises proven to improve body oxygenation.

CFSC (Certified Functional Strength Coach) course – strength and conditioning qualification (16 CPD Points)

The CFSC is a strength and conditioning qualification developed with one simple intention: to revolutionize S&C education in the fitness industry. The ability to truly coach an athlete, properly demonstrate exercises and modify programming in real-time is what sets apart great coaches in the field.Since the CFSC was born in 2013, the mission has been to raise the quality of professionals in the industry by delivering the best educational experience possible, and by requiring all coaches to pass both a written and live practical exam. The live exam is taken on site and led in small groups by our experienced instructors. This allows us to create a skilled network of coaches that can deliver great demonstrations, and provide clear and concise coaching cues. All this within a systematic approach to sound programming.

Spine Corrector / Pilates Arc Barrel Workshop ( 7 CPD points) Face to Face in Dubai

If you’ve rarely used this extremely versatile piece of equipment now is the time to do so! This workshop will take you through all the different variations of movements you can do on the Spine Corrector which is fantastic for enhancing spine proprioception, spine mobility and overall brain-body health.

Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-term Conditions

This Level 3 Exercise Referral course is designed for fitness professionals and personal trainers who wish to join their local register and work with people who’ve been medically referred onto an exercise programme by their doctor.

BREATHING WORKSHOP in Dubai

This one day immersive course focuses on improving arguably the most important aspect of our health, our breath and respiration.

In the first half of the day Heba will take you through the biomechanical aspects of breath.

In the second half of the day Rose will take you through the biochemical aspects of breath.

POSTURE AND GAIT ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP (7 CPD points)

This course will show you how to assess Posture and Gait through a biomechanical as well as a neurological lens to understand your clients bodies and brains at a deeper level to be able to help optimise their movement, performance and overall health.

COMPREHENSIVE REFORMER COURSE in EGYPT (LEVEL 1 AND 2) – 16 CPD Points

Our Reformer Teacher Training is designed to teach you how to apply the NeuroPilates principles when using the Pilates equipment and how to use the extremely versatile Reformer to enhance proprioception

COMPREHENSIVE REFORMER COURSE in Dubai (LEVEL 1 AND 2) – 16 CPD Points

Our Reformer Teacher Training is designed to teach you how to apply the NeuroPilates principles when using the Pilates equipment and how to use the extremely versatile Reformer to enhance proprioception

PELVIC FLOOR WORKSHOP with Marianne Tafani in DUBAI (Hosted by .body//HACK) – 3 CPD points

This 3hour workshop is for people who are interested in learning more about their pelvic floor and for those looking to create a more mindful relationship with their pelvis. Whether you have experienced childbirth, pregnancy, menopause, surgical intervention, incontinence or pelvic pain, this workshop will give you more knowledge in a supportive environment

The Oxygen Advantage® Masterclass with Rose O’ Donovan – Dubai (3 CPD Points)

Master the science to superior breathing. By incorporating the Oxygen Advantage® into your fitness regime, you will increase oxygen delivery to every part of your body. For an athlete, this competitive edge is gold and for the non-athlete improved breathing is the gateway to great health. The Oxygen Advantage Method is also a superior tool for mental focus, aiding in the treatment of anxiety, depression and poor sleep.

UNDERSTANDING SCOLIOSIS WORKSHOP in Dubai (3 CPD POINTS) – Face to Face

This 3 hour interactive workshop is perfect for instructors working with scoliosis clients, parents who have children with scoliosis, or if you have scoliosis yourself.

ARABIC INJURIES AND ACTIVE REHAB – DUBAI (16 CPD POINTS)

This course will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the most common pathologies and injuries you may encounter among your clients as well as the practical skills to be able to assist their medical practitioner with active rehab and pain management

INJURIES AND ACTIVE REHAB – DUBAI (16 CPD POINTS) – Face to Face

This course will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the most common pathologies and injuries you may encounter among your clients as well as the practical skills to be able to assist their medical practitioner with active rehab and pain management

PRE AND POST NATAL EXERCISE in Dubai (16 CPD POINTS)

This is a comprehensive 16 hour course that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to help pregnant women improve their health and fitness throughout their pregnancy as well as after they deliver.

NEUROANATOMY FOUNDATIONS OF MOVEMENT (16 CPD POINTS) – Face to Face

In this course you will learn information from the world of Neuroscience and how it applies in a practical way to posture, pain, movement, training, health and overall well being. It is open to all health and fitness professionals.

INJURIES AND ACTIVE REHAB – EGYPT (16 CPD POINTS)

This course will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the most common pathologies and injuries you may encounter among your clients as well as the practical skills to be able to assist their medical practitioner with active rehab and pain management

Arabic Pre and Post Natal Exercise in Dubai

This is a comprehensive 16 hour course that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to help pregnant women improve their health and fitness throughout their pregnancy as well as after they deliver.

Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes management

Gain the skills and insight to help your PT clients better manage obesity or diabetes.

Obesity and diabetes both pose serious threats to the health of people all over the world. Our Obesity and Diabetes Management course is designed to provide you with the knowledge to ensure safe and effective exercise programming for obese and or diabetic clients.

Level 4 Lower Back Pain management

Building an assessment strategy using functional tests: pelvis, hip, foot/ankle, shoulder, and spine. Pre requisite: Must have done the level 3 Diploma in supporting clients with long term conditions (please note this is different from level 3 Personal Trainer)

Comprehensive Reformer course in Abu Dhabi

Our Reformer Teacher Training is designed to teach you how to apply the NeuroPilates principles when using the Pilates equipment and how to use the extremely versatile Reformer to enhance proprioception

MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Conditioning for Fitness Professionals (16 REPs CPD points)

The market is hungry for Fitness professionals who have a martial arts background. We constantly get requests from gyms asking us for graduates who also do MMA or boxing etc.

Training people with Neurological conditions (Heba Abdel Gawad)

This workshop will give you an overview on Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Stroke rehab and what our role as movement professionals is in helping these clients while also staying within our scope of practice.

Mobility workshop with Ava Rodriguez

This is not Pilates but it is for Pilates teachers!

The Certification bridges the gap between complex theory and practical application, making it accessible to Pilates and Fitness Coaches who aspire to challenge the status quo. Here, you can refine your teaching skills and knowledge addressing areas where Pilates and conventional fitness methods fall short!

Comprehensive Cadillac/Tower teacher training

This comprehensive Cadillac/Tower teacher training will explore the full spectrum of exercises that can be performed on this remarkably versatile and dynamic apparatus. Throughout the training, you’ll discover the art of Pilates on the Cadillac/Tower, a practice that combines strength, mobility, and balance.

Whether you’re a seasoned instructor looking to expand your repertoire or a newly qualified Matwork instructor eager to deepen your understanding of Pilates, this training is your gateway to unlocking the full potential of making use of a a fully equipped Pilates studio .

Understanding Diastasis Recti with Marianne Tafani(Hosted by .body//HACK)

Diastasis Recti (DR), the abdominal separation of the rectus abdominis, and related changes in the abdominal wall, has been all the buzz these past few years.

How does DR affect our client’s quality of life and exercise capacity? How can we as instructors and coaches support our clients in the prenatal and postnatal stages of their journey?

This workshop will cover the strategy and tools behind DR prevention and repair (the 4Rs), along with practicing some progressions of exercises that clients can benefit from. We will also discuss the myths surrounding DR (is someone’s “gap” always a concern?), our scope of action (when to refer out), and success stories of severe DR cases.

Supercharge your brain

This course is a GAME CHANGER for anyone who wants to understand more about the organ that governs everything about us: the BRAIN.

This course is open to EVERYONE not just fitness professionals.

Understanding neuroscience in a practical, applied interactive way will change the way you move, feel, think and interact with people.

Level 1 Spinning Instructor Certification Rose O’Donovan (Hosted by .body//HACK)

Level 1 Spinning Instructor Certification provides foundational knowledge and skills for individuals looking to become certified spinning instructors, covering basic cycling techniques and safety principles.

Brain Gut Axis

In this 3-hour interactive workshop we will take a deep dive into the 5 critical anatomical regions that constitute the Brain-Gut Axis. Discover how to identify if these areas are underperforming or overperforming and, most importantly, learn how to integrate the neurological exercises in to your training to transform your well-being.

Pilates Chair or “Wunda Chair” course (13 CPD points) – Abu Dhabi

The Pilates Chair or “Wunda Chair” is a powerful, versatile piece of equipment which was designed by J.Pilates for home use having in mind the limitations of space. This two day workshop takes you through the dynamic movements and repertoire that can be done on the Chair, how to use the Chair safely and most importantly how to program the Chair movements and be able to integrate it in to the balanced Pilates programme designed for the client.

Comprehensive Cadillac/Tower teacher training – Abu Dhabi

This comprehensive Cadillac/Tower teacher training will explore the full spectrum of exercises that can be performed on this remarkably versatile and dynamic apparatus. Throughout the training, you’ll discover the art of Pilates on the Cadillac/Tower, a practice that combines strength, mobility, and balance.

Whether you’re a seasoned instructor looking to expand your repertoire or a newly qualified Matwork instructor eager to deepen your understanding of Pilates, this training is your gateway to unlocking the full potential of making use of a a fully equipped Pilates studio .

Reformer for Back Pain (Hosted Course) – Dubai

Do you or your clients suffer with persistent back pain? Join Pain Care specialist Emilie Mikulla to refine your understanding of spinal anatomy and injuries/conditions before moving through a “workshop” style Reformer class to learn some immediately applicable hands-on strategies to prevent and manage back pain.

Combining challenge and ease, exploration and play, you will leave more connected and decompressed, and equipped with the tools and confidence to work with students in pain.

Workshop duration: 3 hours

An Introduction to Fitness Manager Workshop (Hosted Course)

Course Overview:

Embark on a transformative journey in the fitness industry by enrolling in our comprehensive Fitness Manager Workshop. This workshop is designed to equip aspiring fitness professionals with the knowledge, outline the technical and leadership skills needed to excel in managing fitness teams, plan and design facility layouts, coach team members, and successfully drive fitness programs.