Triggerpoint™ Level 1 & 2

Triggerpoint™

Currently partnering with F1 Recreation, Fit Asia is pleased to be offering two great Trigger Point Therapy Training Courses. Take your knowledge beyond foam rolling! There’s many health benefits of trigger point therapy, such as reducing injuries, increasing natural movement and increasing mobility. It can relieve joint and muscle pains and noticeably improve flexibility. It is an empowering and rewarding therapy training form that can be scaled to all fitness levels and group sizes.

 

What Activates a Triggerpoint?

Each muscle has potential trigger points which can become activated by muscle overuse, inflammation, trauma, electrolyte imbalances, infections and nerve pain.

These trigger points can cause pain over the muscle affected or refer pain and thus be felt in another area of the body. Other trigger points are only felt when the muscle is directly palpated by the therapist.

How Can Triggerpoint Therapy Help You?

Trigger Point Therapy is for almost everyone. Muscles with active trigger points are always weaker than normal muscles and unable to move through their full range of motion. Often because they are unable to perform their normal function, other muscles are recruited to perform the activity of the compromised muscle. These secondary muscles can go on to develop trigger points themselves if the original muscle is not treated

Insights

  • Learn innovative programming and stay a step ahead of the competition with a system designed to empower people by encouraging natural movement and reducing injuries.
  • Next intake:  

    13-14 September 2025 (Sat-Sun)

    13th September : 1pm to 5pm

    14th September : 9am to 5pm

    Duration: 1.5 days

  • Credits: 7.5 CoachSG CCEs
  • S$750 – Triggerpoint L1 & L2
  • Eligible for SkillsFuture and UTAP Claims

LEVEL 1 – Foam Rolling Practice & Principles

Self-myofascial release (SMR) has been shown to relieve muscle and joint pains and improve flexibility and range of motion. This 4-hour workshop teaches the fundamentals of myofascial, reviews the latest SMR research and then dives into the Trigger Point Performance SMR movement philosophy using the GRID foam roller. Participants walk away with practical knowledge and hands-on experience coaching and cueing movements that can be scaled to all-levels of general health and athletic clients for pre- and post-workout foam rolling.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Learn the anatomical & biomechanical benefits of foam rolling
  • Understand the contraindications associated with foam rolling
  • Learn foam rolling methods appropriate for specific releases along the kinetic chain
  • Understand and apply the methods of foam rolling into population specific programming

    1. Pre-Gen
    2. Re-Gen
    3. General Wellness

PREREQUISITES:

There are no Prerequisites to take this Trigger Point Professional Education Course. Continuing Education Credits (CECs) will only be applied to certified fitness professionals.

Level 2 – Myofascial Compression Techniques

Take your knowledge beyond foam rolling by learning the practical applications behind Triggerpoint’s deep tissue tools designed to increase mobility and improve performance through improved biomechanics. Covering 14 areas of the body, this course provides an in-depth knowledge of how to use and teach Myofascial Compression Techniques to increase the performance and training results your clients demand.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Learn the applications of Myofascial Compression Techniques (MCT)
  • Review the foundation of MCT and understand the terminology associated with MCT
  • Understand the contraindications of MCT
  • Learn the anatomical and biomechanical benefits of MCT
  • Learn the TriggerPoint™ coaching and cueing techniques

PREREQUISITES:

Eligible students must have completed Level 1 Course in order to enroll for Level 2. Continuing Education Credits (CECs) will only be applied to certified fitness professionals.

EDUCATOR

Thomas Emmanuel Chong

With over 17 years of experience in the health, fitness, and wellness industry, Thomas Emmanuel Chong is a passionate educator dedicated to helping people move, recover, and perform at their best.

As FIT Asia’s TriggerPoint Therapy Educator, he specializes in teaching self-myofascial release techniques that restore mobility, reduce pain, and enhance performance.

Thomas is a highly accredited professional; a certified Manual Therapist, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Mind & Body Coach, and Functional Rehab Specialist. He believes that functional training provides the strategic foundation for postural correction and is the key to addressing movement dysfunctions. Coupled with his extensive experience in clinical orthopaedic manual and restorative therapy, Thomas has worked with a wide range of individuals from bikini competitors, bodybuilders, crossfit athletes, marathoners, and triathletes, to special populations including the elderly, children with gait issues, and clients with acute or chronic injuries involving the shoulder, back, or knees.

His deep expertise allows him to blend science-based principles with practical, hands-on coaching, making his workshops both transformative and engaging. Driven by his mission to empower others, Thomas continues to inspire fitness professionals and enthusiasts across Asia to move better, recover smarter, and live stronger.

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