Resist-A-Ball® C.O.R.E. Instructor - Level ONE
This course is designed to teach participants the benefits of stability ball training and to offer practical, hands-on instruction for the strength and flexibility exercises recommended for beginning a stability ball program. Participants will learn the proper execution, progression, teaching techniques, and cueing for the selected exercises. This course also includes stability ball strength exercises using elastic tubing for added resistance. No prior experience is necessary to attend this workshop. This course is recommended as a prerequisite for all other Resist-A-Ball® training courses.
Resist-A-Ball® C.O.R.E. Instructor - Level TWO
This practical, hands-on workshop includes an in-depth analysis of the more challenging Resist-A-Ball® strength exercises. Participants will experience how the Resist-A-Ball® becomes a unique, portable, and dynamic bench with the addition of free weights. Learn how to replace traditional exercises with new motor-learning strength challenges. The course includes a variety of stretches to complement more advanced strength exercises. Move up to the next level in Resist-A-Ball® training with exercises that require more core stabilization, strength, and balance. Resist-A-Ball® C.O.R.E. Instructor Level ONE or experience in stability ball training is recommended as a prerequisite to this course.
YOGA With Resist-A-Ball®
Learn to enhance the mind and body benefits of yoga with Resist-A-Ball®. This course teaches instructors to develop classes that blend Resist-A-Ball® training with classic Hatha yoga postures. Through practical training you’ll quickly discover how the ball is the perfect vehicle for introducing yoga to less fit or in experienced members. Learn how to use the Resist-A-Ball to deepen your yoga practice with the added benefit of spinal traction and balance challenges. Custom fit your yoga experience as you reach and roll into new and appropriate positions for YOUR level. The exercises promote flexibility and increase strength while letting participants experience yoga in a whole new light. The Yoga With Resist-A-Ball® workshop provides the tools you need to create an invigorating workout that strengthens the body and soothes the mind. Each participant receives the Yoga with Resist-A-Ball® manual.
PILATES With Resist-A-Ball®
Experience Joseph Pilates’ renowned Mat work using the ball to increase the challenge and body toning benefits. This winning combination of Powerhouse focused Pilates with Resist-A-Ball develops core strength, balance, total body alignment and the mental focus indispensible to quality of life. Deepen your understanding of stability ball training, Pilates principles, focus, cueing and technique essential to positive improvements. Let the Resist-A-Ball take your Pilates program to new dimensions creating greater member retention than ever before as your students realize this kinder, gentler approach to training helps them “Look Better”, “Feel Better” and “Live Better”. Each participant receives the Pilates with Resist-A-Ball® manual.
PRENATAL With Resist-A-Ball® Specialty Workshop
This hands-on course provides practical instruction on strength and flexibility exercises that are appropriate for the prenatal client. The improved posture, balance, coordination, and body awareness associated with stability ball training can mitigate the effects of pregnancy-related anatomical changes. You’ll gain clear understanding of the exercise guidelines and recommendations set by the ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology). Screening techniques, physiological and musculoskeletal changes associated with pregnancy will also be reviewed. This course is a must for personal trainers, group fitness instructors and club owners that want to draw a new market to their club or business. Each participant receives the Prenatal with Resist-A-Ball® manual.
Resist-A-Ball® C.O.R.E. Enthusiasts Courses – 2 Hours
Yoga with Resist-A-Ball
Learn to enhance the mind and body benefits of yoga with Resist-A-Ball. This course teaches instructors to develop classes that blend Resist-A-Ball training with classic Hatha yoga postures. The resulting exercises promote flexibility and increase strength while letting participants experience yoga in a whole new light. The Yoga with Resist-A-Ball workshop provides the tools you need to create an invigorating workout that strengthens the body and soothes the mind.
Pilates with Resist-A-Ball
Learn to enhance the body-toning benefits of Pilates with Resist-A-Ball. You will learn a series of 34 mat-based Pilates exercises designed to sculpt a leaner, tighter, healthy body. The acquired controlled, non-impact movements work together to improve core strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility. The added weight and balance challenge of the Resist-A-Ball adds a whole new dimension to Pilates training.
Prenatal with Resist-A-Ball
This hands-on course provides practical instruction on strength and flexibility exercises with the Resist-A-Ball that are appropriate for the prenatal client. The improved posture, balance, coordination, and body awareness associated with stability ball training can mitigate the effects of pregnancy-related anatomical changes. Screening techniques, basic nutrition, and physiological changes associated with pregnancy will also be reviewed. This course is a must for personal trainers, group fitness instructors and club owners that want to draw a new market to their club or business.
Resist-A-Ball Boot Camp
Is it tough? You bet! Is it a dance class? No way! This all ball drill class puts a new spin on traditional calisthenics. This workshop is designed to challenge your most fit members but offers modifications so that even beginners can participate. Learn fun and functional exercises to toughen up your participants with a total body ball formula that delivers power, core strength, balance and a whole lotta sweat!
Resist-A-Ball Cardio Strength Interval
Experience the fun of taking the Resist-A-Ball to a whole new level that combines easy to follow but challenging aerobic moves and strength exercises in intervals, resulting in a great total body workout. This calorie burning, muscle-conditioning workout will excite and delight your members as it tones their abs, arms, hips and thighs. Perfect for anyone who seeks a heart pumping, playful, total body workout!!
Resist-A-Ball Fusion
Fusion offers the best of the Resist-A-Ball programs in a flowing rhythmic workout that combines the disciplines of Yoga, Pilates and Fitness Training on the ball. From warm-up to cool down you will experience progressive and challenging moves that are results-oriented and easy to follow in an all-new Resist-A-Ball workout. By integrating the fundamental core strengthening moves of Resist-A-Ball, and precise alignment from Pilates with the practice of yoga, you get a total body conditioning workout like never before! Fuse these 3 disciplines to connect and create a stronger body.
Free Weight Training with Resist-A-Ball
Learn how minimal equipment can give you a lean, strong body like never before! This total body dumbbell workout utilizes the ball as a portable weight bench and allows you to roll in and out of positions with ease. With the added balance challenge of the ball and a better understanding of traditional free weight exercises, see why this session may open your eyes to the endless possibilities of strength training on the Resist-A-Ball.
Resist-A-Ball Hard Core
Let us show you why the ball offers a program that challenges the abs and back like no other can. This all-new core workout tightens your abs, strengthens your back and improves your posture for a healthier lifestyle. You will learn the most effective trunk exercises with an emphasis on biomechanics and just why these exercises work so efficiently. Get ready for some new and unique moves that will truly result in a hard core!!!
Resist-A-Ball Peak Athletic Conditioning
Looking to enhance your game? Whether you are training the weekend warrior or elite athletes the ultimate goal is peak performance. This workshop will take you through 6 different training blocks of specific exercises designed by Resist-A-Ball creator Mike Morris. Take your training to the next level of connecting strength, balance, & flexibility for optimal performance.
Resist-A-Ball Rhythmic Strength and Stretch
The dynamic nature of the ball encourages fluidity and rhythm in active stretching that results in muscle balance, stress reduction, and total relaxation. Experience positions that are unique to the ball and achieve improved flexibility and neuromuscular motor learning. Slow, controlled movements that heighten postural awareness, spinal stabilization and trunk strengthening are emphasized in this session. This may give you the variety you are looking for in your program.
Raise the Bar with Resist-A-Ball
Learn how the weighted Bar and Resist-A-Ball are the perfect combination to give you a lean, strong body like never before! With the added balance challenge of the ball and a better understanding of traditional weighted bar exercises, see why this session may open your eyes to the endless possibilities of strength training on the Resist-A-Ball.
Roll Back Time with Resist-A-Ball
Let Resist-A-Ball guide you through the fundamental exercises for active older adults. See why the ball becomes an exceptional tool to utilize when training this special population for balance, core strength, flexibility and muscular endurance. Specific considerations for this age group, and proper technique with clear and concise cues will be included in this session. You may find that this age group is more receptive than you could imagine as they experience the benefits the ball offers!
Step Up To Resist-A-Ball
Join us for a new twist on step training using the Resist-A-Ball. This fun cardio workout is designed for participants who have step experience – combining basic step with the added challenge of Resist-A-Ball upper body moves. It works the core muscles like never before in step training. The abdominals and deep spinal muscles are required for core stabilization with the added resistance of the ball. A powerful muscle-conditioning segment offers unique exercises when combined with the step for a total body workout. Get some variety with the Resist-A-Ball and take your step workout to the next level.
Sweet Sixteen-Cardio Ball
Sweet 16 is the ideal combination of energy, innovation and fun in a simple system that shows you how to create an endless array of heart pumping, calorie burning, total body workouts! This all new Resist-A-Ball Cardio workshop is loaded with more than forty blocks of creative ball choreography along with a master class workout that will inspire your members to move!
Unbeliev-A-Ball 2-Hours
Experience the Resist-A-Ball challenge for balance and core strengthening with this total body workout!!! This session will offer more challenging exercises in creative and effective combinations for the ultimate in ball training. Learn how proper progression and effective cueing allows you to master these moves and have fun as you expand your Resist-A-Ball training horizons!! Roll up your sleeves as you roll into these moves!
