This course will be taught for 8 weeks - The week of July 11 to the week of August 27, 2011.
GetFirm Boot Camp – (8-week course)
Instructor: Allison Parnell
Days/Times: Monday, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
NOTE: This class will be held at: The Train Station 1164 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Contact Information: 954-661-7444
Cost:
Non-members – $125
Members – $95 – Please provide your Pride Center membership #
Course Description:
♦ Meet with a certified personal trainer (your coach!) for orientation and to receive your personalized fitness program for the first three weeks.
♦ Schedule one follow-up session with your coach to check your progress and stay inspired.
♦ Have fun with your coworkers by attending one group workout per week.
♦ Get moving with four workouts weekly that your coach customizes for you or simply get active for 40 to 60 minutes on a walk.
♦ Always do your assigned fitness homework and record it in your success journal.
Course Syllabus:
WEEK ONE:
· Introduction to the 8-Week GetFirm Bootcamp
· Before Pictures, Weight & Measurements
WEEK TWO:
· Setting Realistic & Healthy Fitness Goals
· Focusing on a Positive Self Image
WEEK THREE:
· Revamping your Refrigerator for Success – Buying & Preparing Healthy Foods
· Stretching, Breathing & Caring for Sore Muscles
WEEK FOUR:
· You Really Are What You Eat – How & What to Eat for a Fit Lifestyle
· Finding Time for Fitness – Making Exercise an Integral Part of your Daily Routine
WEEK FIVE:
· Get your Body in Gear – Simple Ways to Increase your Activity Level
· The Keys to Feeding your Body Well
WEEK SIX:
· Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
· Course Review and Q & A Session
You will receive hand outs each week that correspond with the week’s topics. Please feel free to bring a pen and paper if you would like to take any additional notes. There will be time at the end of each informational session for any questions that you may have.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The Train Station 1164 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Owner/Manager/Fitness Director
2010 to present: Manage, direct and recruit independent personal trainers; responsible for training facilities including upkeep, maintenance and improvements. In addition, personally train a book of individual clients with varied needs and injuries. Created and implemented a fitness boot-camp, offered 5 days per week, to address the ongoing fitness needs of the community. Initiated a Fitness Corporate Challenge to offer to local businesses to help them attempt to control their health care costs, retain employees and improve morale.
Firm Fitness Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fitness Director
2006 to 2009: Oversee daily personal training department and assisted in daily operation of club and spa, recruited, supervised and evaluated performance of 11 personal trainers, scheduling of client evaluations and review new member proposed fitness programs.
Main Street Health Club and Spa, Wilton Manors, Florida
Personal Training Coordinator
2003-2006: Key involvement in all day to day operations of personal training department, assisted in operations of club and spa.
LA Fitness, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Personal Training Manager
1998-2003: Oversee and manage Personal Training Department, payroll, in house training of new hire personal trainers, scheduling and evaluations of new members.
City of Miami Fire Department, Miami, Florida
Firefighter- Paramedic
1988-1998: Fire Suppression, Fire Safety, EMS Operations, Member of Dive Rescue Team and Code Enforcement
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science: Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
Fitness Specialist Certification: Cooper institute, Dallas, Texas
Associates Degree in EMS (Emergency Medical Science): Miami Dade Community College, Miami Dade, Florida
Fitness Director Certification: American College of Sports Medicine, Long Beach, California
Personal Trainer Certification: National Academy of Sports Medicine, Miami, Florida
LICENSURE:
EMT- Paramedic, State of Florida
