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Jonathan Chant

Learn the basic concepts and fundamentals of exercise. You will need to understand these if you want to build an exercise program that is effective and efficient for you.

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Learn the basic concepts and fundamentals of exercise. You will need to understand these if you want to build an exercise program that is effective and efficient for you.

Build a strong foundation and understand the proper movements to decrease your chances of getting hurt and get the results you're looking for while exercising.

  • Fitness Fundamentals
  • Learn the Different Types of Exercise
  • Learn How to Move Properly
  • Get Follow Along Programs to Get You Started

Stop Wasting Your Time

When most people start an exercise program they walk into a gym look around and just sort of copy some of the exercises other people are doing and through trial and error they figure out what works for them. They don't take a minute to consider what their goals are, if they are exercising the muscle groups that are important to them, if they are doing the exercises properly or if they've structured the exercise program in the most efficient way. In this course we address all of these issues so you can get the most out of your exercise program, you can see the results you're looking for and spend as little time exercising as possible.

Content and Overview

This course is for beginner exercisers, people that are consistently exercising, but not seeing the results they expected for the amount of work they put in and anyone who is thinking about becoming a personal trainer or enrolled in a personal training course to get the fundamentals. You'll learn the basic concepts of strength training, cardiovascular training and mobility training. You will understand which type is best suited for you and how much of each type you should do. This course is predominantly video lecture based with a variety of external resources as well as downloadable worksheets that are meant to be thought provoking so you can decide what is really important in your life, why you should exercise and how to implement a successful fitness routine that works for you.

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Learning objectives

  • You will understand the basics of exercise and know which areas you should focus on
  • You will learn the basic and important exercise movements that all exercises are based off of and get the appropriate progressions for you
  • Understand the different types of exercise and why each one is important as it applies to you and how to train each effectively
  • There are over 100 single exercises demonstrated, dozens of linked exercise programs and several follow along programs available

Syllabus

The is an introduction to exercise you will learn what exercising is, why you should exercise and the different types of exercise.

In this lecture I introduce myself, the course and what you can expect to be able to do once you've completed the course.

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In this lecture we cover when you should stop exercising.

Some of the most important points from Section 1

This is a lecture about what you won't find in this course, which are the following:

  • Exercise as it relates to significant weight loss or obtaining a very low body fat percentage.
  • Nutritional information, which is very important when it comes to weight loss

In this lecture I will teach you what exercise is, what some of the benefits are and how much you need.

In this lecture we discuss the different types of exercise and why you would de each type. It is important that you understand the benefits of each type so that when you build your own exercise program you understand what parts need to be incorporated.

In this lecture I will teach you about the benefits of strength training, what strength training is, how you become stronger, how much strength training you should be doing.

In this lecture I teach you about the benefits of cardiovascular training, what cardiovascular training is, what your heart rate should be, what qualifies as a cardiovascular activity and how much you should be doing.

In this lecture I will teach you the difference between flexibility and mobility training, the benefits of mobility training, how to train mobility and how often you should train mobility.

In this lecture you will learn about the relationship between weight loss and exercise.

What are the types of exercise?

In this lecture we introduce how to build your fitness routine and give you some things to think about when building your own exercise program.

After this section you will have some tools so you can understand what motivates you and strategies you can use to be motivated and set better goals.

This video introduces the Motivation and Goal Setting Section.

In this lecture you will learn some motivational strategies you can use to help stay motivated as you progress. There is also a Motivational Strategies worksheet that has even more tactics you can use to stay motivated.

In this lecture I will teach you how to set good goals and how to manage your goals when they don't go as planned.

Overcoming Barriers and Using the Goal Setting Worksheet

What is an example of a good process goal?

This article just explains how to best approach the next 3 sections.

After this section you will understand how your body adapts to exercise and what you need to do to make your body adapt and get the results you're looking for

In this lecture I introduce why you may want to do strength training and how this section is organized.

In this lecture we cover what strength training is, how you actually do it and what the benefits to it are. At the end of this lecture you will understand the basic concepts of strength training and whether or not it's right for you.

In this lecture you will learn why we prefer movement based strength training and the movement patterns you will most likely need to focus on and why.

In this lecture you will learn how to do the bilateral squat properly, what muscles are involved, every progression of it and some of the common mistakes people make.

In this lecture you will learn how to do the unilateral squat properly, what muscles are involved, every progression of it and some of the common mistakes people make.

In this lecture you will learn how to do the pulling movement properly, what muscles are involved, every progression of it and some of the common mistakes people make.

In this lecture you will learn how to do the horizontal pushing movement properly, what muscles are involved, every progression of it and some of the common mistakes people make.

In this lecture you will learn how to do the overhead pressing movement properly, what muscles are involved, every progression of it and some of the common mistakes people make.

In this lecture you will learn how to do the hinge movement properly, what muscles are involved, every progression of it and some of the common mistakes people make.

In this lecture you will learn how to do different carry variations properly, what muscles are involved and some of the common mistakes people make.

In this lecture you will learn a different way to look at core training, that is not muscle group focused. but movement focused instead. This approach will help you train all the aspects of your core and we also demonstrate several progressions of each exercise so that you can find the right ones for you.

This is a mini-section on glute activation, hip stability and I wide variety of exercises and considerations of exercises you could choose into adding into your own workout.

This is a mini-section on shoulder mobility, stability and I wide variety of exercises and considerations of exercises you could choose into adding into your own workout.

In this video you will learn some basic terms that are important for beginner exercisers as they first get started.

In this lecture you will understand the definition of a pyramid in the context of a workout and how to apply it to your own workouts.

In this lecture we discuss some frequently asked questions like, 'How of I breathe properly?' and more.

In this quiz we cover how you become stronger.

In this lecture you will learn the different parts of a workout, why they're important and some of the exercises you could consider doing.

In this lecture you will go through an entire strength workout from start to finish where I explain each exercise and why I made each exercise decision and a few progressions or alternatives if you need something that's easier, harder or just different.

This is a bodyweight follow along exercise routine that will take approximately 40 minutes to complete.

This is a follow along exercise routine that requires some weights and equipment. It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

At the end of this section you will understand what cardiovascular training is and how to do it effectively.

In this lecture we cover what cardiovascular training is, how you actually do it and what the benefits to it are. At the end of this lecture you will understand the basic concepts of cardiovascular training and whether or not it's right for you.

In this lecture you will learn the difference between aerobic and anaerobic training and how it effects your exercise routine and the intensity that you exercise at.

In this lecture you will learn how to start your cardiovascular exercise program, things to watch for and what intensities you should be starting at.

In the quiz we test to see if you understand what intervals and what intensity you should be starting at?

In this lecture you will understand what LSD running is and how it best fits into your cardiovascular exercise program.

In this lecture you will understand what Race Pace running is and how it best fits into your cardiovascular exercise program.

In this lecture you will understand what Interval Training is and how it best fits into your cardiovascular exercise program.

This lecture is an explanation of the following few videos, relating to mobility and cardiovascular training.

This is a follow along mobility exercise program that would be ideal for before you run. You will learn some leg and hip mobility exercises.

This is a follow along mobility exercise program that would be ideal for after a run. You will learn some leg and hip mobility exercises.

In this lecture you will learn about which muscles you should train to supplement your cardiovascular program and which ones you should spend less time training.

This is a sample cardiovascular program a beginner could follow.

After this section you will have some tools so you can understand what motivates you and strategies you can use to be motivated and set goals.

This video lecture is an introduction to the mobility and flexibility section.

In this lecture we discuss the benefits of static stretches, when you should do them and how to do them properly.

In this lecture we discuss the benefits of dynamic stretches, when you should do them and how to do them properly.

In this lecture we discuss the benefits of rolling out, when you should do it and how to do it properly.

This is a follow along program to help you improve your shoulder mobility.

Although not all back pain is caused for the same reason, this is a follow along mobility exercise routine that would help many people with back pain, especially if they get back pain from bending forward to lift things off the floor or from sitting for long periods of time.

This is simply a link out to a series of mobility exercises, routines and follow alongs you could do if you can't find what you're looking for here.

At the end of this section you should be able to build your own exercise program or take one of our existing case studies or sample programs and modify it to fit you.
Introduction to Case Studies

In this article lecture you will learn how to outline your exercise program from a macro level or what you should be doing on a weekly basis to set yourself up for success.

Olivia and Oliver the Office Workers - Workout 2 (Progressively Harder Workout)
Timmy and Tammy No Time - Bang for Your Buck Short Workout
Wally and Wilma Weight Loss Circuit
Sally and Steve Strength Builder

In this lecture we cover the 'now what' since you've finished the course and offer you some free resources that will help you to continually learn and grow on your fitness journey.

Thank You for doing the Fitness For Beginners course, if you have any questions about the course or are unclear about anything or feel like a section created questions or if you have questions that weren't addressed please let us know so we can modify the course as required, also we would really appreciate it if you could take a minute to leave us a review, it will help other people determine if the course is right for them, now all that to be said if you had a negative experience with the course please let us know why so we can adjust it and improve it going forward. Thanks again and good luck on your fitness journey.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Provides a solid foundation for fitness beginners
Covers basic concepts and fundamentals of exercise, including strength training, cardiovascular training, and mobility training
Instructors are knowledgeable and experienced in the field of exercise science
Offers over 100 single exercises demonstrated, dozens of linked exercise programs, and several follow-along programs
Provides downloadable worksheets that are meant to be thought-provoking and help learners establish their goals
Course content is predominantly video lecture-based with a variety of external resources

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Fitness For Beginners with these activities:
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Refresh your understanding of basic fitness principles and concepts covered in this course to set a strong foundation.
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  • Read through materials on the different types of exercise.
  • Review your notes or textbooks on the importance of proper exercise form.
  • Consider seeking guidance from a fitness professional or watch relevant videos to reinforce proper techniques.
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