Improving fitness, managing weight and creating head space play a vital role in physical and mental wellbeing. In the Gym provides staff from inpatient units, day centre and care setting with the skills, knowledge and confidence to safely supervise the people they support to use cardio-vascular machines.
What you will learn
This course will teach you to confidently supervise the people you support in the safe use of cardiovascular machines. You will learn about barriers to exercise, how to design a suitable CV session and monitor progress. As an accredited training centre with an 'excellent' EQA rating, we guarantee quality support and feedback. Plus, as a LifeDock Leader, you'll enjoy ongoing support from your tutor, even after your training is complete. This course is delivered in person and not available online.
Teach the correct and safe use of the CV machines
Warm-up & cool down
The use of a minimum of 3 different CV machine
Short long and term effects of cardiovascular exercise
Borg scale, talk test and heart monitoring
Barriers to exercise
How to design a CV session suitable for the people you support
The work you do is important. Become the confident, well-trained and accredited instructor that you want to be.
Ideal Training For
Activity Coordinators
Day Centre Support Workers
Wellbeing Coordinators
Physical & Learning Disability Support
3 steps to become an accredited In The Gym instructor:
1
Choose the course format that suits you
2
Take the course and learn all you need to become equipped, accredited and confident to deliver quality exercise sessions
3
Start delivering activities with confidence - and experience the joy your new skills will bring to those you support!
Training with us is convenient, fun and accessible to all
Choose the learning option that suits you best:
Online
Buy now and start your online training course straight away!
On Zoom
Enrol for our next Zoom course
In Person
Have our tutors come to you and deliver the course in person.
"My Falls Risk group will benefit greatly from Chair Based Exercise"
Charlie - NHS Scotland
"If you want a training provider who know how to get people moving then we definitely recommend Lifedock Training!"
Geoff Pride - Cinnamon Care Collection
"Chi Me on Tyrella Beach - my clients loved it!"
Leanne - Health Referral Co-ordinator
The work you do is important. Become the confident, well-trained and accredited instructor that you want to be.
