Trainer’s Training

Enrollment is now open for our April 2013

SafeStrength® Trainer Training Program!

Our goal for this training is that you learn the skills, attitudes, and practices that will positively impact the clients whose lives you will touch, as well as benefit your own health and wellbeing for the rest of your life.

• You’ll have your own personally designed strength training program.
• You’ll learn the safest, most effective strength training program available today.
• You’ll learn NLP coaching and motivational skills and improve your communication skills in all areas of your life.
• Be part of a select group of SafeStrength® Trainers trained in both strength training instruction and coaching.
• Study with exciting, passionate, service-oriented Trainers and Coaches.
• Learn skills, attitudes, and practices that will benefit your health and wellbeing for the rest of your life.
• You’ll have the skills and abilities to work for a fitness business or start your own fitness business.

The design of this program is for instruction to be “hands-on” in the studio.  This is an experiential training program so much of your time will be spent learning to:

• Set up the equipment
• Align or position the client in the equipment
• Coach the client during the training
• Chart the results

You will be required to read and understand all materials, as well as pass both a written and practical exam to become a Certified SafeStrength® Trainer.

This 100-hour program begins on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 and ends on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.

Day and times are  Wednesdays:        7am – 11:30am and  1:30pm – 5pm             

Tuition Investment: $995

We require a $195 deposit to hold your space, with the balance due on or before the first day of class.

We also offer an interest free payment plan; a $195 deposit to hold your space, a second payment of $400 due on the first day of class, and the last payment of $400 due May 1st.

The entire course fee is fully refundable. Come and attend the first two days of the SafeStrength® Trainer training. If you decide that the training isn’t for you (for any reason), just let us know by the end of Day 2, and we’ll refund 100% of your course fee. No questions asked and no hard feelings.

Here’s what some graduates said about the program:

“James is a delight to work with. He has a great sense of humor and is a terrific teacher. He is clear, patient and supportive in helping you grasp concepts and learn the intricacies of the equipment. His ability to combine a relaxed style with being clear and firm where appropriate made for an effective learning environment.  

James also has so much knowledge and skill and is encouraging and supportive with all of the clients, no matter what their personality type or goals.  

He and Taru have created a well-run company that delivers! 

As a health coach and educator adding SafeStrength® to my services was a great fit. I love helping people make significant changes in their lives via a safe, effective exercise program.”

- Mary-Helen McMahon
SafeStrength® Trainer

I gained a significantly improved understanding and awareness of the physical systems – muscles, bones, joints – involved in strength-training.

I also came away with a deep understanding of the subtlety and intricacies that make up SafeStrength® training – those components that create the complete experience I have long felt on the client side… and that made me want to be a trainer myself.

In particular watching how James trained me – and in shadowing his work with clients – I learned a great deal about working with people, far more than I expected having worked with people all my life. James has a gift in his awareness and understanding of others – their physical state, their mood, what’s affecting them — that not only comes across in his training but serves to make the training that much more effective; furthermore he manages to actually transfer and teach some of this awareness during the training program. I felt at first overwhelmed, but then empowered and enabled, by it.

I have an increased confidence around my ability to help others on their strength and fitness journeys and in my ability to respond to individuals’ unique needs – this is all thanks to the knowledge-set provided me during the training program.

- John Davi
SafeStrength® Trainer

“This program taught me how to work with others in a way that I can help people stay healthy and strong. It gave me knowledge about anatomy, how the body moves, how muscles gain strength, and how to safely stay strong while aging gracefully.

The most significant difference it’s made in my life is that I’m now doing something that feeds my soul…I enjoy working with people and being physically active.

Overall, the Training Program was challenging and I enjoyed it. I felt supported and given all the tools I needed to be successful. James is a very knowledgeable instructor and he has a great way of communicating with the students.”

- Linda Kerwin
SafeStrength® Trainer

“The SafeStrength® Trainer’s Training Program at Alive! Whole Life Fitness Studio broadened my knowledge base in both physiology and kinesiology, and added a new strength training protocol and equipment set-up to my repertoire.

As a SafeStrength® Trainer, the protocol’s 20-minute work out keeps me fresh, alert, and prevents burn-out. I am able to totally focus on my clients and meet their needs.

My overall experience was that the program was so thorough and effective, I felt I could immediately and competently begin working with clients.

James’ warm personality, patience and consideration demonstrated his belief and dedication toward improving the health of his clients and the welcome he extends to all.”
- Donnalynn Polito

“After completing this program, I had a greater appreciation of Form (and Focus) when performing exercises, and confirmation that individualized training in a quiet, un-crowded facility improves performance and enjoyment. Through learning NLP techniques, I also improved my ability to communicate with and motivate clients.

The most significant difference I see in my life as a result of doing the SafeStrength® Trainer’s Training Program, is the increased confidence I have both as a SafeStrength® (and SuperSlow®) Trainer, and also in Pilates.  I developed the ability to recognize where improvement in form and an awareness of body alignment and body dynamics can greatly increase strength while reducing risk of injury.

I really appreciated that questions were always welcomed and encouraged. Also, as a Kinesthetic/Visual learner, physical repetition of set-up and protocol really helped me get it.

Overall, I had an awesome experience.”
-  Kent Young

Because enrollment is limited to four participants, if you are interested in being part of this select group, contact Taru at (650) 453-8308 as soon as possible.