The following guidelines have been implemented in order to produce the highest quality of training services. Items in normal type must be sustained. Instructors are to use a heart rate monitor on all clients, regardless of age and fitness level. Technical instruction will last 1-3 weeks, depending on client comprehension and ability. Exercise movement is not to be faster than 5 seconds up and 5 seconds down.
Slow movement is necessary to ensure effective and safe training.
A different form can be substituted but must be approved by the I.A.R.T. 6. A simplified version of the SATS journal, including a lined notebook, is insufficient and not endorsed. Other journals or software can be used if their content and ability to track sufficient data is demonstrated to the I.A.R.T.'s satisfaction. Measurements to be performed on a monthly basis. If not using skin calipers, the use of the BioAnalogics bioimpedence system to determine fat and lean tissue.