Womens Weight Lifting Seminar for Beginners- Sunday 16th July 9-5pm

Life Changing Fitness will be holding a seminar for women on how to lift weights properly. It will be a day long practical and the first course will be specifically aimed at women who have never lifted weights or who have lifted for less than a year. If you have attended the previous courses where we take a look at the squat, bench and deadlift, then this seminar is a great extension on to this as we now take a look at:

PUSH PRESS

GLUTE/ HIP THRUSTS

SHOULDER STRENGTH & STABILITY

HIIT TRAINING

We will take you through the full setup of gym equipment to make you confident when stepping into a gym. You will learn how to lift properly FOR YOUR goals, this is not a blanket approach to teaching – everyone will learn how to lift weights for their abilities whatever they are.

This seminar will be fun, relaxed with a huge variety of women on the day – from all abilities and starting points. The absolute novice to intermediate gym goer will learn a HUGE amounts on the day and leave feeling empowered, strong and confident. Just take a look at these amazing testimonials from women who have attended before: –

Exciting times!

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• You will need to bring a HR monitor and gym clothes – prepare to get sweaty!
• Trainers/Lifting shoes
• Shorts/leggings
• Sports top you feel comfortable in
• Towel
• Straps if you have them – not essential
• Lifting belt if you have one – not essential
• Your own food and drinks (there will be various breaks throughout the day for lunch and snacks)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Technique & form (Back Squat, DeadLift, Bench Press)
  • Glute activation techniques and importance of glute strength
  • Progression of lifts – Body weight, box, depth, full range
  • Hip flexor and flexibility in general prevents most lifts
  • Bar placement – hand and feet
  • Push Press
  • Glute/Hip Thrusts
  • Shoulder Strength and Stability
  • Breathing and core brace
  • Genetic differences in form and technique
  • Risk Vs reward
  • Equipment to stay clear of
  • Asking for help!
• Warming up/down
  • Is it needed
  • Does cardio offer any benefit as a warm up
  • Does doing light rep movements class as a warm up
  • Do we need to warm down
• HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
  
  • Difference between interval training and HIIT
  • HR Zones for HIIT
  • How long should proper HIIT last
  • What is the reason for it
  • Beast them into true HIIT
• Intensity
  • Tempo – 1,1,1,1 Explain all movements and counting

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