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The official FB page of Fitness Alberta®,powered by the AFLCA. We are a non-profit association.

This page is a resource for Alberta exercise professionals and community physical activity stakeholders. You will find events, courses, information and resources to help you to put evidence-based research and leading practices in fitness and exercise into action. It is our intention that these pages be a resource for all exercise and physical activity professionals. We will post research and infor

mation about the impact of exercise on all aspects of health, as well as upcoming workshops, seminars and conferences. The pages are moderated and inappropriate or negative content will be deleted.

15/08/2025

Physical activity improves health outcomes and reduces risks of complications for prenatal women and their babies. One common barrier to the support and benefits of exercise for prenatal women is a lack of qualified professionals. Help fill the gap! Register for Fitness Alberta's virtual Pre and Postnatal Exercise course to learn considerations, contraindications to safely include pre and postnatal women in your group exercise classes or personal training sessions. Register early! This course fills up. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/pre-postnatal-exercise

14/08/2025

Fitness Alberta certification is recognized and transferable nationally and internationally. We offer Group Exercise leader certification in 6 specialties, and Personal Training certification. Choose a certification that you can build your career on, wherever it takes you. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/certification Fitness Leadership Canada

13/08/2025

Fitness Alberta has designed a new online course to help fitness instructors to support older adult participants who may be experiencing grief. You will come away with evidence-based knowledge in:
* understanding and defining grief
* types of grief and loss
* your role as a group fitness leader
* practical tools to support grieving participants
This is a self-study course worth 4 Fitness Alberta CECs. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/managing-grief-group-fitness-older-adults-

12/08/2025

Still time to skill up before Autumn fitness season. Register for the next Fitness Alberta virtual Group Cycle course. Learn how to plan and deliver effective group cycling classes. Topics include: bike set-up and safety, pedalling, cadence and posture, safe and effective movement drills, instruction, cueing, and use of music. Register from anywhere, course starts August 25. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/cycle

08/08/2025

Extensive research over the last decade shows that regular exercise can boost heart health, improve mental wellbeing, improve or maintain muscle mass throughout the lifespan, improve metabolic function, strengthen bones and lower the risk of chronic diseases. Fitness Alberta certified exercise professionals understand how to design participant-centred, effective exercise programs, helping their clients reap the many rewards of exercise. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/

07/08/2025

To earn accreditation, Fitness Alberta certified exercise professionals must demonstrate knowledge (through exams and assessments) in cardiovascular and muscular training principles, effective exercise selection and program design. Choose Fitness Alberta certified professionals for safe and effective fitness programming. https://www.fitnessalberta.com/

06/08/2025

Fitness professionals: There is still time to register for our last virtual course of the summer! Fitness Alberta's Group Cycle course will teach you how to plan and deliver safe and EFFECTIVE indoor group cycling classes. Taught by experienced Fitness Alberta educators, in this 8-hour, evidence-informed course you will learn:
* bike set up and safety
* cycling biomechanics, pedalling, cadence and posture
* cardiovascular conditioning principles
* safe, effective movement combinations
* effective instruction, use of music and cueing
For details and to register: https://www.fitnessalberta.com/cycle

05/08/2025

Our next aquatic group exercise instructor course runs September 5-7. Delivered by certified Fitness Alberta Educators, and evidence-informed, this 20-hour course covers topics such as:
💦principles of exercising in water
💦effects of exercising in water on body movement
💦safety in the water environment
💦teaching to special populations
Details and to register: https://www.fitnessalberta.com/aquatic-exercise
Strathcona County

01/08/2025

Fitness Alberta's online personal training course is offered on a cutting-edge learning platform. You will learn:
* screening protocols and fitness assessments
* resistance and cardiovascular training principles
* motivation and communication theory
Learn how to develop customized training programs for adults that get results. Find out more here: https://www.fitnessalberta.com/certified-personal-training-online-course

31/07/2025

Fitness Alberta fills the gap between knowledge and practice for exercise professionals. All courses and professional development are evidence-informed, created and delivered by leading practitioners and researchers. Our certifications are recognized and transferable across Canada and internationally. Get Fitness Alberta certified! https://www.fitnessalberta.com/

30/07/2025

Fitness pros! Prepare in advance for the autumn fitness season (when exercise comes back inside ) with evidence-informed, applied knowledge and skills. Join us on August 25 and 28 for our next 8-hour, virtual Indoor Cycle course. Come away with practical knowledge in:
* bike set up and safety
* cycling biomechanics, pedalling, cadence and posture
* cardiovascular conditioning principles
* safe, effective movement combinations
* effective instruction and cueing

To register: https://www.fitnessalberta.com/cycle

29/07/2025

Incorporate the infectious power of music with movement into your group exercise classes. Join us for the next virtual Group Choreography virtual course (starts August 7). You'll come away with applied information in the basic elements of a step or dance-based class, cardiovascular conditioning principles, how to use music effectively and how to plan choreography or step movement combinations. For information and to register:
https://www.fitnessalberta.com/choreography

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