Our Curriculum Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Science
- Anatomy & Fundamental Movements
- Anatomical terms
- Fundamental joint movements
- Bones, joints, ligaments, tendons
- Neuromuscular System
- Structure & function of muscles
- Sliding filament theory
- Types of muscle fibres
- Adaptations to resistance training
- Advanced Anatomy
- Origin, insertion & actions of all the major muscles
- Human Physiology
- Cell & cell structure
- Organ systems
- GI Tract, Phases and Anatomy of Digestion
- Anatomy of GI Tract
- Phases of digestion
- Practical application
- Endocrine System & Hormones
- Role of the endocrine system
- Anatomy & Physiology of endocrine system
- Practical application
Module 2: Nutrition
- Metabolism & Energy Systems
- Understanding metabolism
- Introduction to calories
- Energy systems
- Macronutrients: Part 1
- Protein: Biochemistry & metabolism
- Carbohydrates: Biochemistry & metabolism
- Macronutrients: Part 2
- Fats: Biochemistry & metabolism Human Physiology
- Practical application
- Nutrition Planning & Strategies: Part 1
- Setting up goal-based nutrition plans: Fat loss/Muscle gain
- Setting calories & macronutrients requirements
- Nutrition timings
- Setting up meals/day & meal composition
- Nutrition Planning & Strategies: Part 2
- Different diet strategies: Meal plans, IIFYM, Keto, Intermittent fasting, PSMF etc.
- How to track progress?
- Tools in the box while making changes
- Re-feeds & diet breaks
- Hormones & fat loss
- Hydration & Micronutrients
- Importance of hydration
- Hydration strategies
- Types of micronutrients
- Importance of micronutrients
- Supplementation
- Protein Supplements
- Top-rated supplements
- Pre-workout supplements
- Supplements for Overall health & longevity
- Overrated supplements
- Nutritional info label
- Nutrition Case Study
- How to make a nutrition plan
Module 3: Training
- Resistance Training: Part 1
- Benefits of resistance training
- Where do most coaches/people go wrong
- Difference between bodybuilding & powerlifting
- Hypertrophy training pyramid
- Exercise selection: Finding the most efficient exercise
- Exercise execution: Why is it important?
- Basic physics of training
- Practical Training: Chest, Lats & Upper Back
- Anatomical & structural differences
- Setup & Execution
- Practical Training: Shoulders, Arms & Abs
- Anatomical & structural differences
- Setup & Execution
- Practical Training: Lower Body
- Anatomical & structural differences
- Setup & Execution
- Resistance Training: Part 2
- Managing training variables: Volume, Intensity & Frequency
- Rest periods
- Tempo
- Muscle overlapping
- Sample workout plans
- Strength & Resistance profiles
- Workout Planning
- Setting a workout split
- Selecting exercises
- Splitting volume in workouts
- Choosing rep ranges
Module 4: Health & Lifestyle
- Common gym injuries
- Common causes & how to avoid them
- Neck, Spine & Back
- Shoulder & Elbow
- Knee & Lower Leg
- Dealing & Training around injuries
- Blood Work & Professional Ethics
- Blood-work basics
- Interpreting results & planning improvements
- Ethics of coaching
- Flexibility & Mobility
- Difference between the two
- Soft tissue release: Types & benefits
- 3 hubs of stability: Shoulder, Hips & Spine
- How to assess & plan a basic rehab plan
- Lifestyle diseases
- Insulin resistance & diabetes
- Cardio vascular diseases
- Inflammation
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Nutrition for the elderly
- Sleep
- Importance of sleep
- Sleep Cycle
- How to improve sleep
- Stress & Stress management
- Understanding the nervous system
- Our body’s priorities
- Physiology of stress
- Types of stress
- Managing stress & practical application
Module 5: Miscellaneous
- Orientation
- Introduction to your Coaches
- How to study
- Course overview
- How to use My Fitness Pal
- Tracking calories & macronutrients
- Finding the correct food entries
- Using the app to make plans for your clients
- Common tracking mistakes
- Female Physiology
- Key gender differences
- Menstrual cycle & hormones
- Common menstrual cycle issues
- PCOS/PCOD
- Practical application
- Transformational Psychology
- Understanding the basic psychology of clients
- Common mistakes
- Choosing the right words
- How to use ECNA TDEE & Macros Calculator
- Overview of the exam
- Examination Details
- Overview of the exam
- Types of questions
5 LIVE Q & A Sessions
- Live session at the end of the module
- All your queries answered by YVS & Dr. Guradesh
Practical Weekend In Chandigarh
This module will be a live weekend with Dr Guradesh Mann and YVS. Attendance is optional.
Day 1
- Seminar: How to start & grow your fitness business online & offline
- Content creation basics
- Practical Training: Chest & Back
Day 2
- Practical hands-on training workshop: All body parts
- Exercise execution & set up demo
Tools
- TDEE & Macros Calculator
- Excel file to calculate TDEE & macros
- Progress Tracker
- Excel to track weekly progress
- History Questionnaire Template
Guest Lectures
- A framework for the transformation of the body & mind
- Ben Pakulski
- How to market yourself as a fitness professional
- Sunny Rabbani (My Bollywood Body)
- Introduction of physics of training
- Doug Brignole
- Energy Balance
- Dr. Layne Norton
- Hypertrophy Masterclass
- Eugene Teo
- Metabolic Adaptation
- Holly Baxter
- 10 Pillars of Health
- Jake Carter
- Contest & Photoshoot Prep
- Arsh Rahbar
- Importance of the mind in a transformation
- Tavi Castro
- Framework for training & nutrition for women
- Kayla Lee
