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ACHIEVE Fitness Zone

Ambassadors’ Training

Bill Crowley Park

February 27th, 2010

ACHIEVE Fitness Zone

Community members will be trained as ACHIEVE Fitness Zone Ambassadors to help others correctly and safely use the

equipment.

Part 1 - Training Ambassadors about Physical Activity and Nutrition

Ambassadors’ Training Materials

Ambassador’s Guide Feedback Form

Topics of Training

Role of a ACHIEVE Ambassador

Warm up (walking) & Stretching

Physical Activity Guidelines

Fitness Zone Equipment

Healthy Eating

Bench Exercises

Role of the ACHIEVE Fitness Zone Ambassador

Show individuals how to use the newly installed exercise

equipment in the Fitness Zone.

Show park users how to perform the bench exercise program.

Answer basic questions about healthy eating habits and

physical activity.

Enforce use of equipment by park users ages 12 and

above.

Warm up & Stretching

Physical Activity Guidelines

Adolescents (12-17) 60 minutes or more a day of moderate

or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, and should include

vigorous-intensity physical activity at least 3 days a week. Include

muscle and bone strengthening activities.

Adults (19-64) At least 150 minutes a week (2 hours and 30

minutes) of moderate intensity, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity

aerobic activity. Include muscle strengthening activities 2 or more

days a week.

Older Adults (65+) Follow adults guidelines as their abilities

allow plus muscle strengthening activities (weights, sit-ups, pull-

ups)

Fitness Zone EquipmentCARDIOVASCULAR

• Stair Climber• Cross-Country Ski• Air Walker• Recumbent Stationary Bike• Elliptical

MUSCLE STRENGTH

Upper Body Lower Body• Lat Pull Down Leg Press• Vertical Bench Press Leg Curl• Chest Press Leg Extension

Flexibility

• Tai Chi

Training guide includes the Muscles used to perform the exercises on

each piece of equipment

Healthy Eating

Reducing Cholesterol Levels

Simple things to follow to eat healthy

Foods to Boost HDL (Good Cholesterol)

Low Calorie Energy Snacks

Bench Exercises

Part 2 - Training Ambassadors to use the Equipment

Practicing Bench Exercises

Ambassador’s Materials

New ACHIEVE Fitness Zone Ambassadors

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