Course Description:
Core and abdominal strength/endurance are the foundation of all human movement. Learn how to train abdominals efficiently with proper exercise execution in this course. See videos and explanations of abdominal anatomy, proper training technique, and exercises for on land with bonus exercises for in the water. This course helps you build your knowledge and skills for training this fundamentally important part of the body.
Current FLS online members log in to subscribe. 5 year subscription includes future course revisions.
Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credit.
Approved for:
0.4 Action Personal Trainer Certification
4.0 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
0.4 American Kinesiotherapy Association (COPS-KT)
0.4 National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC)
2.0 National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
0.5 National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
4.0 National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
4.0 YMCA
New members register to subscribe. 5 year subscription includes future course revisions.
Continuing Education credit is included in the price of this course. This course is also available without CE credit at a reduced price. When you Log In, Register, or add the course to your cart choose with CE or without CE. If you purchase this course without CE credit but later decide you would like to earn the credit, there will be an additional fee to access the CE quiz.
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Course Objectives: After completing this course you will be able to:
Understand proper recommendations and misconceptions about abdominal training.
Learn the anatomy and function of the abdominal muscles.
Learn how to train the abdominal musculature efficiently and safely.
Understand research implications regarding abdominal training.
Correctly demonstrate several abdominal exercises.
Design a safe and effective abdominal training program.
