Animal Flow Level 1
Animal Flow
Animal Flow® is an innovative new fitness program that combines quadrupedal and ground based movements with elements from various bodyweight training disciplines to create a fun, challenging, multi-planar workout.
By reconnecting to their bodies through movement training, Animal Flow® enthusiasts gain a better understanding of their bodies while enjoying increased mobility, flexibility, stability, power, endurance, skill and neuromuscular communication.
Whether you’re a personal trainer, a group fitness instructor, a coach, or other fitness professional, Animal Flow’s six components have maximal functional translation to client performance at every level.
Combine the elements for a complete, stand-alone workout, or use select components for dynamic warm-up, conditioning drills, or high intensity interval training; integrate themovements into resistance and strength training using circuits or supersets; or focus on the flows in your skills-based practice.
Animal Flow® is designed to fit into your existing training program and will complement and supplement what you already do, giving you another tool in your training arsenal.
Fitness professionals can teach and use Animal Flow® in a wide range of settings and formats:
Personal Training
Small Group Training
Group Classes
MMA and Sport Specific Training
Kids Programs
Physical Therapy
Course Prerequisites
Level 1 Certified
Certified Level 1 Instructor
Examples of approved credentials would include:
If your credentials aren’t current or you aren’t sure if yours qualifies, contact us.
While we aim to be flexible in recognizing that different fitness disciplines have different types of credentialing, we do require that you have some sort of other formal fitness training before you can become one of our Instructors. We are not a program where you can become a certified instructor simply by completing the 2-day workshop. If you intend to utilize Animal Flow as part of a fitness education/training program, it should be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, your regular fitness education.
You must complete a written exam, which is a 20-question multiple choice test you’ll take online after the workshop.
You must complete the live practical assessment. This is usually submitted on video 30-90 days after the workshop. This includes two parts: demonstrate that you can correctly perform the Level 1 moves; demonstrate that you can design a 90 second flow and coach somebody else through it. If you cannot submit within 90 days, you can request an extension with your stated reason. In some cities we also offer Live Group Test outs. You will receive detailed feedback on your test submission, and can resubmit if you don’t pass the first time.
Course Agenda
Day One
Introduction
Wrist Mobs
Beast
Static Beast
Forward/Reverse Beast
Lateral Beast
Ape
Lateral Apes - Variations 1, 2, 3
Forward Apes
Crab
Static Crab
Forward/Reverse Crab
Underswitch
Underswitch
Underswitch Tap
Jumping Underswitch
Underswitch Flow
Day Two
Review Day One / Wrist Mobs
Form Specific Stretches
Crab Reach
Loaded Beast - Unload
Wave Unload
Beast Reach
Ape Reach
Scorpion Reach
FSS Flow
Side Kickthrough
Side Kickthrough
Jumping Side Kickthrough
Levitating Side Kickthrough
US/SKT Flow
Scorpion
Full Scorpion
Scorpion Switch
US/SKT/Scorpion Flow
Front Kickthrough
Front Step
Front Step Through
Front Kickthrough
Flows
Beast Flow
Base Game
Group Flow Work
Course Outcomes
Certification Benefits
Certified Instructors (Level 1 and Level 2) are granted a non-exclusive license to utilize the Animal Flow name and logo in their own practice. Each Certification type comes with specific regulations regarding what you can or cannot teach or do with the AF name. You will be provided with detailed guidelines regarding permitted trademark use.
Certified Instructors can provide their Animal Flow service at any facility, without any additional licenses or fees required from the gym or club.
You’ll be authorized to use the Animal Flow name and logo in your own marketing, including on business cards, advertisements, and your website. We’ll provide a high-res Animal Flow logo for use on your own materials and website.
You will be listed in the on-line, searchable directory on the Animal Flow website, including your bio and contact information so that potential clients and/or students can find you. Listing is free for your first year, and can be continued for a nominal fee after that.
You’ll receive a Certificate confirming your status, which you can display so your clients (and potential clients) know of your achievement and status.
Your achievement will be announced on the official Animal Flow Facebook page, via a special post customized with your photo and certification title, which you can share and use on your own profile.
You’ll be granted access to the private Instructors Resource section on the Animal Flow website, where you’ll find all kinds of tips and resources, video tutorials, class formats, and other great information to help you make the most of your practice.
You’ll be able to purchase high-quality Certified Animal Flow Instructor shirts available in a range of styles and colors.
You’ll retain your certification status as long as you remain in compliance with the terms of your Instructor Agreement and Code of Conduct. You are not required to renew each year.
Certified Specialists, as non-fitness professionals, are not allowed to teach the AF program. However, they still gain access to these benefits: Printable certificate; announcement on Facebook; access to Instructor Resources.
Continuing Education Credits/Units (CECs/CEUs)
ACE - 1.1
NASM - 1.1
AFAA - 11
Skills Active UK - 10
Fitness Australia - 9
REPs - 12.5
canfitpro - 8
Where & When?
Fees
Early Bird
RM2200 RM2000
(RM200 off!)
Complimentary eVideo version of the Animal Flow 2.0 video (retail value: $49.95)
Hard copy of the 74-page Student Manual
Access to the private AF Instructors Facebook group. You’ll gain access as soon as you complete the workshop, and do not need to wait to be certified. This is a great place to share ideas, post videos, get feedback on your flows, see how others are using AF, and meet other instructors from around the world.
Access to Mike Fitch’s tutorial series reviewing the Call Out language used in AF
Certificate of Completion, which includes proof of participation for Continuing Education credits
Once you are Certified, you’ll receive a range of additional benefits described on the Certification Page.
Once you’ve signed up, email your proof of payment to academy@babel.education with the details below:
Full Name
Contact Number
Email Address
Intake: (DD/MM/YY)
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