Become a Rowbics™ Instructor
With the sport of indoor rowing, you can safely and effec-
tively train a wider range of clients--those with lifestyles that
vary from athletic to sedentary and age groups from youth to
mature adults.

Indoor and group rowing brings new meaning to offering a
satisfying, fun workout fit for all ages and fitness levels.
If you are on a quest to experience and deliver trainings at a
higher level, take one of our workshops and learn why rowers
are privy to some of the most effective and time-tested fitness
solutions.

You'll practice:

• Efficiently burning more calories (up to 800 per hour)
• Building long lean muscle mass
• Correcting common technique errors
• Improving power, speed and endurance
• Creating unique workouts for virtually any fitness goal

Click on the links below for more information.  Call 888-ROWBICS to register.  

To become a Rowbics™ Instructor, you must complete the following Instructor Training Process:

1. Attend Rowbics™ 2-day Instructor Training Workshop
2. Complete Practical Evaluation (PE) and teach a mini-class as part of the Workshop.
3. Obtain signed “PE Approval Form” documenting review and approval of instructional skills demonstrated in the PE.
4. Complete and pass the written assessment.

Final Submission must include all the following components:

• Signed copy of Rowbics™ Code of Ethics
• Copy of CPR Certification
• Signed PE Approval Form
• Written assessment & answer sheet

Upon final submission, you will receive your Rowbics™ Instructor Certificate and be qualified to lead Rowbics™ Classes at Official Rowbics™ Centers.

1. INTRUCTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP
The workshop is a comprehensive hands-on training workshop led by a Rowbics™ Master Instruct or consisting of interactive lecture, discussion, and exercise; it teaches students everything they need to know to begin teaching at Official Rowbics™ Exercise Centers. Rowbics™ Instructors will learn and master the following:

• Rowbics™ program purpose & philosophy
• proper rowing technique
• common mistakes and how to correct them
• machine set up & safety
• how to lead classes appropriate for students of all ages & abilities
• the science of rowing including physiology & biomechanics
• athletic training principles and programs for optimal fitness
• coaching skills
• hosting competitions
• motivational techniques
• breathing
• visualization
• music selection

2. PRACTICAL EVALUATION
Once the student-instructors have completed “the Workshop” portion of the training, they must then demonstrate what they have learned by leading fellow student - instructors through a 15 min. sample class. They must communicate and demonstrate full understanding of proper technique, safety guidelines, and the core components of Rowbics™ Programming.

3. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL SKILL
Based on criteria set by Rowbics™ for quality, consistency, safety, and integrity of the Program, the Master Trainer will assess the student - instructors’ competency and issue a signed PE Approval Form outlining areas of strength as well as areas for improvement.

4. WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
The written assessment is a series of questions that call upon the information covered in the workshop and the Instructor Training Manual. A score of 80% or higher is required for passing.

Indoor Rowing Foundations (6.5 - 8.0 hrs) - Tuition: $225
The first step to all coursework is to learn how to: demonstrate
proper rowing technique, identify common technique errors,
understand the biomechanics of rowing, use and maintain the
Concept2 Indoor Rower and deliver methods to achieve opti-
mum results for your students/clients.This class was developed by
Concept2 and approved by ACE (American Council on Exercise).

Rowbics™ Group Programming (6.5 - 8.0 hrs) - Tuition: $200
This advanced workshop is perfect for the group fitness instructor who wishes to master the rowing stroke,classic rowing drills, cues,terminology, group dynamics and the Rowbics unique QuadCore Conditioning™ System. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to create and lead a fun, safe and effective workout for students of all ages and fitness levels. Prerequisite: Indoor Rowing Foundations.

Registration Information
Click here to download our registration form.

Additional Training Options Available:If you would like to set up a group training session at your facility, please contact us to schedule an on-site workshop with a certified Rowbics™ Master Instructor. For groups smaller than 4 people, it may be more economical to travel to a workshop at one of our training facilities. Call 888-ROWBICS for more details.

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