Andrea Thatcher

Practical Anatomy and Movement

As a Fitness Professional, your complete understanding of exercise anatomy will allow you to choose the appropriate exercises and stretches optimizing your client’s results and reducing risk of injury.

All participants receive a workbook including anatomy pictures, muscle origin, insertion and joint action, along with exercises and stretches for each muscle.

This one day INTENSIVE workshop will allow you to:

• Increase your understanding of anatomical terms, anatomy and its application to movement and exercise
• Understand the relationship and use of isometric, concentric and eccentric contractions and the effects on joint stability
• Review the joint action of each muscle allowing you to make more effective exercise and movement choices for each client
• Review and experience all exercises and stretching choices along with proper cuing and technique for home, gym or outdoor settings for programming.
• Learn how muscles work together allowing you to ensure proper program design and recovery for your clients