WEIGHT LIFTING PROGRAM
Strengthen with confidence
WHAT A program to prep and support weightlifting for all ages and levels of experience.
WHY AT MONARCH Weight lifting is essential to build & maintain muscle mass and bone density. Monarch provides preparation, evaluation & instruction to ensure safety and form through progress
HOW Begin with WLC Prep classes Schedule WLC FITNESS SCREENING JOIN WLC CLASS
Learn or enhance form and strategies in the WLC Prep classes before scheduling a WLC Screening
1. PELVIC HEALTH I: Learn how to use pelvic floor and core to maintain a neutral pelvis when lifting weights.
2.SHOULDER HEALTH: Learn how your core and body mechanics can improve shoulder mobility & strength while also protecting your spine
3. FOUNDATIONS: Improve core strength, control and strategies in preparation for adding weights in POWER class.
4.POWER: Combines Pilates form with weights to prepare for the barbell exercises practiced in our Weight lifting class
WEIGHT LIFTING PREP CLASSES
Reduce risk of injury as you increase load through preparation and awareness. The screening is a one on one 50 minute session that will:
evaluate movement tendencies
identify challenges
establish cues for new strategies
set starting weight for each exercise and set up
prepare you to seamlessly join on going classes
WLC FITNESS SCREENING
Weight Lifting Class (WLC)
6 students : 1 Physical Therapist or Pilates Instructor 50 minutes with adequate rest & recovery time 3 exercises per a class, exercises rotate Warm up plus 3 of the following Squats -Bent over rows - Split Squats Supine Press - DeadLift - Overhead lift