What’s this bit about?
The following chapters aim to give you what we feel is necessary to have an understanding of anatomy and physiology in relation to exercise. We will cover
- The skeletal system
- The cardiovascular and respiratory system
- How energy is produced in the body
- The digestive system
- Health and wellbeing
- The effects of exercise
- The neuromuscular systems
Useful tools…
- The Concise Book of Muscles by Chris Jarmey (Basic and informative)
- Essential Anatomy 5 app is a helpful reference
Purestretch aims to enhance your performance in teaching and instructing. You will have a more in-depth awareness of the effects of exercise and stretch and the muscles that contribute to the stretch pose. Purestretch is aiming to re-educate people’s awareness of the benefits of fitness and flexibility through your voice. Purestretch will develop your knowledge through a variety of online content, videos, discussion and. By introducing fitness and flexibility to a client’s programme you will emphasise how exercise can help not only in a class environment but also at home and in the office. You will learn how to accommodate individuals with limitations and inspire people to become more active and feel happier about themselves and how to communicate all of this in a welcoming and professional way.