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Get Qualified in Health and Fitness
'YMCA Gym Instructor' and 'YMCA Studio Instructor' are nationally recognized CYQ Level 2 qualifications. The courses consist of a mix of theory and practical components. You will learn about the human body, principles of fitness, gym inductions and about teaching a gym / studio session.
'CYQ Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management' is a nationally recognized qualification for learners who would like to improve their knowledge of health and wellbeing. It is also suitable for those that already work in the health and fitness industry but do not hold a recognized qualification, or sports development and youth workers who have little or no previous knowledge of lifestyle factors and their impact on health.
Prepare to Get Qualified in Health and Fitness
On the 'Introduction to Fitness Instructing' course discover what skills, knowledge and training are required to become a fitness instructor .
Fitness
Have fun and improve your fitness level with our range of fitness courses including 'Body Conditioning', 'Circuit Training', 'Aerobics for Women' and 'Awesome Abs Workout'.
Pilates
Our courses cover the fundamentals of posture and alignment, mat work to strength and lengthen muscles and deep stretches to improve your quality of movement.
T'ai Chi
Our 'Get Started in T’ai Chi with Qi Gong' class introduces 24 forms, and develops your stamina, strength, mobility and flexibility. Our 'T’ai Chi with Qi Gong Intermediate class' will help you develop your 24-form and progress to the 48-form.
Qi Gong
'Get Started in Qi Gong' involves the study of ‘cultivating energy’ for health, healing and increased vitality and will improve your posture, breathing and mental focus. Qi Gong exercises are usually very simple, rhythmic whole body movements suitable for all ages.
Shaolin Martial Arts
Shaolin is an ancient Chinese non-contact martial art, designed to avoid conflict and to discipline the mind, body and spirit. On the ‘Get Started’ course you will cover the basic Shaolin exercises, boxing form and self defence. The intermediate level course is suitable for learners with good fitness and co-ordination and who have completed a ‘Get Started’ course or regularly participate in Shaolin.
Swimming
Learn to swim with your pre-school child for free! Your child will learn to swim, enjoy the water and develop confidence in the swimming pool. The courses include helpful advice on swimming technique and the opportunity for child and parent or carer to learn to swim and play in a safe warm water environment.
Weight and Power Lifting
'Weight Training and Power Lifting' is a great way to improve and maintain your physical fitness, strength, body shape and mental health. You will learn how to train safely and effectively via options in weight training, power lifting and competitive weight lifting. The course covers health and safety and the correct technique in free weights, resistance machines and power and Olympic lifting.
Yoga
Yoga is recognized as one of the safest and most popular forms of exercise. Hatha style Yoga integrates students of all levels of ability into this de-stressing activity. Our yoga courses aim to improve your breathing, mobility and sense of well-being.
For Health course advice email: info.lls@towerhamlets.gov.uk
