Annika Carlson
Pilates Yoga Group Fitness Personal Training
Annika Carlson is a Continuing Education Provider for ACE, The American Council on Exercise and AFAA, The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.
COURSE AND WORKSHOP OFFERINGS:
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PUT PILATES IN YOUR PERSONAL TRAINING FOR MORE PROFITS! |
Developed by Annika Carlson CECs pending |
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This workshop teaches how to integrate Pilates principles and fundamental exercises into your personal training programs for clients. |
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DYNAMIC POWER: THE BEST OF YOGA & PILATES |
Developed by Annika Carlson CECs pending |
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This workshop is a compliment to my latest video, Dynamic Power. Learn creative sequencing to blend together Pilates and Yoga exercises into a multi-level group exercise class. |
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MIND / BODY WARM-UPS AND COOL-DOWNS |
Developed by Annika Carlson CECs pending |
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This workshop teaches how to incorporate Pilates and/or Yoga into group exercise warm-ups and cool-downs. |
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MIND / BODY BLENDS |
Developed by Annika Carlson CECs pending |
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This workshop and/or master class blends Pilates, Yoga, and Dance into a group exercise class. |
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OM: OPEN-MINDED OPTIONS & MODIFICATIONS |
Developed by Annika Carlson CECs pending |
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This workshop and/or master class reviews unique ideas for teaches Yoga postures and transitions in a layered fashion incorporating modifications. |
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PILATES PROGRESSIONS |
Developed by Annika Carlson CECs pending |
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This workshop and/or master class teaches unique ideas for teaching Pilates exercises in a layered fashion incorporating modifications and advanced variations. |
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PILATES FOR ATHLETES |
Developed by Elizabeth Leeds, DPT (doctorate of physical therapy) |
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This 2 hour workshop teaches how to incorporate medicine balls, resistance bands, and BOSU into a Pilates program for athletes, such as, cyclists, runners, golfers, and swimmers. |
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FIRM FUSION |
Developed by Annika Carlson CECs pending |
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This workshop and/or master classes teaches how to incorporate Gliding™ Discs, BOSU™, and stability balls into an exciting strength endurance group exercise class. |
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BASIC MAT PILATES COURSE |
Co-developed by Body Dynamics/FTP Japan and Annika Carlson |
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A comprehensive introductory course for mat-based Pilates. This 30 hour course includes the history of Joseph Pilates, complete breakdown of 23 exercises with modifications, the principles of mat-based Pilates movements, postural analysis review, teaching practice, and basic anatomy and physiology. |
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ADVANCED MAT PILATES COURSE |
Developed and written by Annika Carlson for FTP Japan |
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A 24 hour course for graduates of the Basic Mat Pilates Course teaching mat-based and evolved Pilates. Participants will learn and gain confidence in teaching the complete traditional mat repertoire, learn as many Pilates-based exercises as possible, be able to answer common questions that arise in class, be able to teach to a variety of fitness levels, be able to teach more modifications and progressions for exercises, and broaden skills as an instructor to enrich teaching all fitness formats. |
Prerequisite: Basic Mat Pilates Course |
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FUSION FITNESS TRAINING 1.6 ACE CECs and 16 AFAA CECs |
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This 16 hour training program is designed to teach fitness leaders how to integrate mind/body activities into their fitness programs. Specific techniques based on a selection of exercises and postures from Yoga, Pilates and Fitness Conditioning are presented. The approach is centered on physiology and biomechanics including joint safety, modifications and adaptations of the more traditional forms of mind/body training. |
Fusion Fitness
Training is a non-purist approach to traditional forms of
training. It is perfect blend of Yoga, Pilates and Fitness
Conditioning that challenges strength, balance & flexibility,
increases stamina, focuses the mind and cleanses the spirit.
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GRAVITYPilates: Reformat Evolved .8 ACE CECs |
Designed for the Gravity Training System by efi Sports Medicine |
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An 8 hour course teaching an appealing repertoire of mat and reformer movements as a basic introduction to traditional and evolved Pilates on the GTS unit. |
The Reformat Evolved Series blends Pilates mat and reformer-based exercises with a revolutionary new evolved repertoire, significantly taxing core strength, dynamic stability, and coordination. Traditional favorites are now more challenging and more satisfying. |
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GRAVITYPilates: Matwork .8 ACE CECs |
Designed for the Gravity Training System by efi Sports Medicine |
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An 8 hour course incorporating traditional and evolved mat-based exercises with some reformer work on the GTS unit. |
The Matwork Series utilizes the GTS incline to ensure success for various strength and flexibility levels. Participants can perform the traditional mat repertoire without exercise modification or muscle substitution. Matwork focuses on abdominal stabilization, fundamental spinal movement and kinesthetic awareness. Matwork utilizes the Double Leg Pulley System. |
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GRAVITYPilates: Corework .8 ACE CECs |
Designed for the Gravity Training System by efi Sports Medicine |
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An 8 hour course based on traditional and evolved reformer exercise, including abdominal work but also upper and lower body resistance work on the GTS unit. |
The Corework Series presents the traditional reformer repertoire with enhanced Pilates-evolved exercises unique to the GTS. These sequences challenge core dynamic by adding greater resistance through the pulley system to achieve flexibility and control. The GTS incline permits instructors to initiate exercises earlier while promoting correct technique. Corework incorporates all GTS Pilates accessories. |
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GRAVITYGroup: Strength .4 or .8 ACE CECs |
Designed for the Gravity Training System by efi Sports Medicine |
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A 4 or 8 hour course teaching a comprehensive and adaptable 30-minute resistance training workout that’s efficient and dynamic on the GTS unit. |
The Strength Series facilitates a dynamic, fun and quick full-body strength and endurance workout in just 30 minutes. Strength Fundamentals and Plus keep it fresh and adaptable to pique new performance levels. |
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GRAVITYPersonalTraining |
Designed for the Gravity Training System by efi Sports Medicine |
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A 4 or 8 hour course teaching exercises and variations enabling one trainer to offer small group training sessions. |
The Complete GTS Library Series, with over 100 GTS exercises, addresses efficiency with functional, multi-plane movement patterns and synergistic recruitment of muscle groups. It includes sample programming to meet specific client objectives for muscular strength and endurance, power, balance, performance, flexibility, cardio-resistance training and improved body composition. |
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GLIDING (various workshops and training) |
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Gliding™ is a unique sliding disc exercise system that allows for smooth, fluid, graceful movements. You can incorporate it into virtually into any class format, including Hi-Low, Step, Pilates, Yoga, Core Conditioning, Strength and many more. And unlike other exercise equipment, there is no storage issue. These unique sliding discs are lightweight, compact, and come in versions specially designed for both hard wood and carpeted floors. |
Gliding™ provides a new exciting stand alone format for your fitness facility, with the ability to enhance and energize existing class formats. It incorporates body sculpting, balance, flexibility, core and cardio and allows for a more optimal range of motion. These progressive movements strengthen and lengthen muscles and are a fantastic addition to personal training sessions. |
