Chap 1 - Group Fitness Industry + Basics Flashcards
Obesity
BMI 30+ or weight 30+ (for height)
Group Fitness became popular
60s 70s - Easy to follow Aerobics dance
Aquatics cycling pilates came out
90s
What did Affa focus on when coming out
cardiorespiratory *endurance, muscular *strength, and *flexibility
What extra things does fitness focus on now
agility, power, speed, balance, and
mind-body wholeness
What is another name for risk when evaluating fitness
potential injury quotient
What are the AFFA 5 questions
- purpose ?
- effectively?
- safety concerns?
- proper alignment and + form
- For whom is the exercise appropriate?
AFFA Qs PURPOSE considerations (5)
muscular strength or endurance, cardiorespiratory conditioning, flexibility,
skill development, or stress reduction
AFFA Qs EFFECTIVE considerations
PROPER range of motion, speed, body position against gravity, EFFICIENT
posture, and safe equipment use
AFFA Qs SAFETY considerations
potential STRESS areas, ENVIRONMENTAL concerns, or MOVEMENT CONTROL.
AFFA Qs Alignment + form considerations
form, DYNAMIC posture, stabilization, or balance
AFFA Qs WHO appropriate considerations
risk-to-benefit RATIO; whether the participant is a beginner, intermediate,
or advanced exerciser; and any limitations noted by the participant
What 4 things have changed in GrpX to be accessible to anyone who wants to pursue physical activeity
Participant Centered focus, Emphasis on FUNCTIONAL movement, Specific FORMATS, MOVEMENT prep.
What is Participant Centered Focus
Encouragement + participant independence
What is emphasis on functional movement
Knowledge of body, + what is needed to improve COMMUNICATION between NERVOUS + MUSCULOSKETEAL system - to get EFFICIENT + PAIN FREE movement.