September 22 , 2008

Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center to host continuing education

Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center, along with Plain Jane Fitness, will offer two continuing education workshops for fitness instructors and personal trainers. The FLEX-n-PUMP© and Yoga trainings will be held at the fitness center Oct. 25 and 26.

FLEX-n-PUMP© is a one-hour strength training class that utilizes a weighted barbell to train every major muscle group in the body. Participants will experience the class format though two master classes and have the opportunity to practice their teaching and/or training skills. Continuing Education credits will total three AFAA, 0.3 ACE, or four AAAI/ISMA. The FLEX-n-PUMP© training will be offered from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Cost for the training is $100.

Power Yoga is a workshop for students and teachers of yoga who are interested in studying and implementing the principles of Ashtanga (Power) Yoga. The workshop will focus on the power flow, which is the connection of asanas (postures) in continuous movement that generates body heat, burns calories, and promotes strength and flexibility.

The Power Yoga workshop will help students and teachers create a yoga practice that is both athletic and challenging. Continuing Education credits will total .3 ACE, two AFAA, or two AAAI/ISMA. The Power Yoga workshop will be offered from 9 a.m. until noon on Sunday, Oct. 26. Cost for this training is $40.

Participants may attend both workshops and receive a $15 discount. Please go to www.plainjanefitness.com to register. For morel information, contact Brooke Haynes at 452-8080.