Core Athletica® Instructor Course + Certification
Designed to help teach Pilates & fitness instructors, strength & conditioning coaches, PT's, movement specialists, and those looking to enter the industry how to achieve better results for your clients, especially those with pelvic floor dysfunction, back pain, and diastasis recti. This course is based off of Erica Ziel's Core Rehab Program which has helped thousands of women get back to living their active life pain-free, with more functional movement + strength, and no longer having to worry about peeing their pants. This program has also helped better rehabilitate clients/patients, improved sports performance in athletes, and increased true core strength for both women AND men.
What is The Core Athletica® Course Level 1?
Level 1 is over 25 hours of course work including; educational videos, movement videos, reading material, live group calls, and physical movement practice.
- Enjoy 2 BONUS live group coaching calls with Erica and Coach Jen. They will be recorded but we recommend trying your hardest to attend live so you can be part of the conversations & ask your questions.
- There are 6 quizzes throughout the course you'll be required to take in order to earn your CEC's.
- You will have access to the online content for 6-months from time of purchase.
Level 1 is a foundation course designed to enhance your current training and learn how to begin teaching your private and small group clients the basics and foundations of Erica's Core Athletica methods.
Level 2 and 3 will go deeper into Core Athletica methods along with much more programming, class templates, and case studies.
Level 2 will be coming later in 2024 and Level 3 in 2025. You'll be able to start teaching Core Athletica Group Classes after completing Level 2, plus completing the entire certification requirements for both level 1 & level 2.
Earn CEC's from:
- 2.0 NSCA
- 16 NPCP
- 1.9 NASM
- 15 AFAA
CEC's granted upon completion of the entire course + passing all quizzes.
You are welcome to submit to other organizations for CEC credits.
This Course Is Perfect For You If...
- You work with clients that have back pain (or other aches & pains), pelvic floor or core dysfunction, or diastasis recti
- You want to learn the exact techniques that Erica has used to get results 100% of the time with her clients
- You want to learn how to help your clients (and yourself) workout smarter, NOT harder
- You want to create programming to increase your clients strength, speed, and power, and decrease their risk of injury
- You want to learn how to get to the root cause of dysfunctional movement and how to improve and apply different movements + cueing to improve results
- You're looking for a system to create better programming tailored for you and your clients
- You want to understand the "the why" behind each movement and recommended cues to use for enhanced results for you and your clients
- You want to be able to teach Erica's Core Athletica Programming in private and group settings
Having initially joined as a participant, I was drawn to the program by its promise of a holistic approach to fitness, one that prioritizes the often-overlooked aspects of fascia and core strength. What I discovered exceeded my expectations. The program seamlessly blends cutting-edge research with practical exercises, creating a comprehensive curriculum that not only enhances physical strength but also fosters a deeper connection between mind and body.
Through my journey as a participant, I experienced firsthand the transformative power of this program. I witnessed improvements in my posture, reduced pain, and regained overall mobility that I had previously thought unattainable after having kids. Most notably, this program of instruction healed my diastasis recti and corrected decades of low back pain. But perhaps more importantly, I discovered a newfound sense of confidence and empowerment in my own body.
Now, after enrolling in the instructor program, I understand the why and how behind what makes the Core Athletica program so amazing. What sets this program apart is its continued commitment to making a difference in the lives of its participants. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or someone new to fitness, the program meets you where you are and guides you through improvement of brain body connections.
As someone who has experienced the entire program - from engaged participant to changing careers and becoming a certified personal trainer to now taking the Core Athletica instructor program - I can confidently attest to its profound impact on both personal fitness journeys and professional development. This program offers a unique approach to fascia and core training that has the potential to revolutionize the way individuals perceive and engage with their bodies.
-Julie R.
Covered Throughout Your Core Athletica® Level 1 Course
You'll learn the cues and information you weren't taught in Pilates, Kinesiology, or PT school.
Fascia
This course is based highly on research; lots and lots of research! Learn about fascia, fascial lines, how to activate fascia, and improve fascia's function.
Pelvis + Pelvic Floor
Anatomy, function and dysfunction, including pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, pain, and more! Plus research and how breathing impacts pelvic floor function. AND yes, men have a pelvic floor as well!
Pain!
The site of pain is rarely the cause of the pain. Learn how fascia plays a role in dealing with pain and how you can help your clients in prevention of + moving them out of pain.
Posture
Understand guidelines to recognize postural imbalances and how to help clients improve their posture to help prevent + move them out of pain.
Deep Core Anatomy
Review and learn about anatomy as it relates to the deep core fascia, along with postural changes.
Power of Breath
How breath plays a role in deep core function, releasing tension in the body, it's connection with the nervous system, and common poor breathing patterns you can learn to recognize by movement patterns.
Diastasis Recti
Learn how to recognize if a client has diastasis recti and how to begin healing. What coning of the belly is and how diastasis recti is connected with the pelvic floor and fascia of the body. AND yes, men can have this too!
Appropriate Exercise
Is running causing more harm than good right now? We'll go over specific guidelines to begin understanding which exercises and modifications are best for individuals dealing with specific aches and pains, pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti, and more.
Deep Core Movements + Variations
Learn in detail how to cue each movement + modifications for each, so that each movement can be tailored for the individual. This also Includes pelvic floor, breathing, and fascia instructions.
Feet / Legs / Pelvic Floor Connections
Learn how our feet and legs can affect pelvic floor and deep core function.
AND MORE....
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Certification is an additional $150/year - You can add your certification on during the checkout process.
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The Core Athletica course is full of so many scientifically proven principles that are not out in mainstream fitness or sports training/rehab and they need to be. What I learned in these courses has completely changed how I not only move my own body, but how I train my clients/athletes and rehabilitate my patients. Fully understanding and utilizing the fascia and breath is a game changer and everyone needs to better understand this. You will come away from this course with a whole new outlook on how the human body moves and how to make it more functional, while creating programs that are more effective to make your clients stronger and able to live an active, pain free life. I think every Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, Coach, and even all Healthcare Providers should take this course. This information needs to be spread. It would change how we move and decrease our day to day aches and pains.
-Jen C.
Created by Erica Ziel
Learn from a leading Core Exercise Specialist and Prenatal/Postnatal Exercise Specialist! Owner of Core Athletica® Inc., Core Athletica Pilates Studio, creator of Knocked-Up Fitness®, The Core Rehab Program, and Core Connections Podcast.
Erica has been in the Pilates and fitness industry for over 20 years, with a degree in Health and Human Performance from Iowa State University, PMA®-CPT, STOTT PILATES® certified instructor, NASM Personal Trainer, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and Mom of three. She has morphed her education, research, and hands-on approach to training a variety of clients, from youth, to elderly, professional athletes, and moms. Most recent writing for the Strength and Conditioning Journal.
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*Core Athletica® Certification Add-On
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