The fitness industry is unfortunately laden with mindless soundbites and a lack of understanding of how joints and muscles react to forces. The Fit-Busters course was designed to empower individuals with high level knowledge of the human body. We will first explore basic biomechanics and neurophysiology in order to apply those concepts to common exercises and exercise systems such as Yoga, Pilates, Bootcamps, Crossfit and traditional gym equipment. This course will allow participants to:
• Evaluate exercise with respect to structure and forces as opposed to systems and exercise names
• Understand joint forces so they may choose appropriate exercises for themselves or students/clients/patients
• Recognize how and why the rehab and fitness industry as we see it today, may be contributing to greater joint/muscle dysfunction
• Dispel popular exercise/fitness myths

Lead Instructor Biography:
Joe DeAntonis, MS, RTSM, MAT Specialist

Joe has been teaching Cadaver Anatomy and Biomechanics for almost 15 years. He holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science and has taken supplementary graduate courses in Sports Medicine as well as Engineering. He has lectured at Emory University, Northwestern University, National University of Health Sciences, Slippery Rock University, UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) and the University of Pittsburgh as well as Allegheny General Hospital, Mercy Hospital and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Certifications/Qualifications:

Resistance Training Specialist Mastery Level - Program Instructor
National Academy of Sports Medicine - Performance Enhancement Specialist
Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist
Certified Resistance Equipment Analyst

Fit-Busters Itinerary
Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 PM and Saturdays from 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Beginning April 7th and ending June 23rd.

Week 1: Basic Structure: Bones Joint Structure and Function
Week 2: Joint Motions (Kinesiology) Basic Mechanics/Joint Mechanics
Week 3: Joint Forces, Stress, Strain and Sprain Muscle Structure and Neuromechanics
Week 4: Progression and Adaptation to Exercise
Week 5: Exploration of Pushing Exercises (push-ups, presses, shoulders)
Week 6: Exploration of Pulling Exercises (pull-ups, rows)
Week 7: Exploration of Leg Exercises (squats, lunges)
Week 8: Exploration of Trunk Exercises Loading the Whole Body and Unilateral Loading
Week 9: Exploration of Yoga Postures Exploration of Pilates Exercise
Week 10: Exploration of CrossFit (Boot Camp) Exploration of CrossFit (Olympic Lifts)
Week 11: Exploration of Traditional Gym Equipment Exploration of Traditional Gym Equipment
Week 12: Putting it All Together and What We Do Q&A