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RISE Functional Fitness

Reinventing Independence, Strengthening Everyday

RISE (Reinventing Independence, Strengthening Everyday) Functional Fitness is about preparing seniors for real life, not just the gym. This certification teaches you to design and deliver exercise programs that directly translate to daily activities—getting out of a chair, carrying groceries, climbing stairs, and maintaining the independence that matters most. You'll master assessment techniques, progressive programming, and the art of making exercise both effective and enjoyable.

10+ hours 10 CEUs 28 lessons
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What You'll Learn

  • Conduct comprehensive functional movement assessments
  • Design personalized programs for individual needs
  • Teach safe and effective strength training techniques
  • Adapt exercises for various settings and equipment
  • Track progress and adjust programs over time

Who This Is For

  • Personal trainers working with older clients
  • Physical therapy assistants
  • Senior living activity directors
  • Home health aides seeking specialization
  • Group fitness instructors expanding their skills

Certification Highlights

Everything you need to confidently teach rise functional fitness to seniors.

1

Daily living movement assessments

2

Progressive strength training protocols

3

Joint-friendly exercise modifications

4

Program design for home & facility

Complete Curriculum

A comprehensive, structured learning path from foundations to mastery.

6 modules
28 lessons
10+ hours of content
  • What is Functional Fitness?
    15 min
  • Age-Related Changes in Movement
    22 min
  • The Seven Fundamental Movement Patterns
    28 min
  • Setting Functional Goals with Clients
    18 min
  • The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) for Seniors
    30 min
  • Balance and Gait Assessment
    25 min
  • Strength and Flexibility Testing
    22 min
  • Creating Client Profiles
    18 min
  • Red Flags and When to Refer
    15 min
  • Sit-to-Stand Progressions
    25 min
  • Squat Patterns and Variations
    28 min
  • Step-Up and Stair Training
    22 min
  • Single-Leg Stability Exercises
    20 min
  • Push and Pull Patterns
    25 min
  • Carrying and Grip Strength
    20 min
  • Core Stability for Daily Activities
    28 min
  • Reaching and Overhead Movements
    22 min
  • Static Balance Progressions
    22 min
  • Dynamic Balance Training
    25 min
  • Mobility and Flexibility Work
    20 min
  • Reaction Time and Agility
    18 min
  • Building Individual Programs
    28 min
  • Group Class Programming
    25 min
  • Home Exercise Programs
    22 min
  • Progress Tracking and Adjustment
    20 min

Ready to Get Certified?

Join hundreds of fitness professionals who have transformed their careers with the RISE Functional Fitness certification.

$397

One-time payment • Lifetime access

10 CEUs
Continuing Education
10+ hours
Video Content
Lifetime
Access & Updates
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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We've got answers.

One of the benefits of functional fitness is its minimal equipment needs. You can teach effectively with just bodyweight exercises, chairs, and resistance bands. We also cover how to utilize dumbbells, stability balls, and other equipment when available.

Yes, this certification specifically teaches you to work with common senior health conditions including arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes. You'll learn modifications and contraindications for safe programming.

Absolutely! The curriculum covers both individual program design and group class programming. You'll be equipped to work in any setting—private homes, gyms, senior centers, or assisted living facilities.

While general certifications provide broad knowledge, this specialization dives deep into the unique needs of older adults. You'll learn senior-specific assessments, age-related modifications, and programming strategies that general certs don't cover.

You'll receive full video course access, downloadable assessment forms and templates, exercise demonstration library, client handouts, CEU certificate, and lifetime access to all materials and updates.

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