This session will help personal trainers and group exercise instructors understand the roles that high-intensity exercise, poor sleep patterns, convenient nutrition and emotional stress play in compromising the immune system through increased inflammation. CEC: ACE 0.0 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
Every good business person knows that to attract clients it is necessary to project an image of professionalism and trust. However, your business image isn't just defined by your personal appearance. All aspects of your business, from marketing materials to customer service to accoutrements, reflect who you are. Learn what elements are critical to projecting a successful business image. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1
So many toys, so little money! Learn simple tips to determine whether or not you really need that new toy. Then look at a fail-proof evaluation process to ensure you won't end up with buyer's remorse. We'll discuss easy ways to justify the need for new equipment (and training!) with business language that your general manager is sure to understand. This lecture is sure to provide you with the tools to make the best decisions possible! CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1
This lecture is the all-inclusive review on understanding weight management for women and men. Topics include genetics, hormonal concerns, behavioral approaches, dieting, lifestyle management, exercise, maintenance, the most successful strategies and future research directions. Fitness professionals and personal trainers will learn strategies to implement successful weight management programs. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
There has been controversy regarding the amount of protein intake required for athletic populations. This lecture will discuss protein metabolism, function, absorption/digestion and scientific recommendations for exercising individuals. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
In an industry where there has been a major shift toward exercise rehabilitation and corrective exercises, many trainers recognize the impact they can have on those who are currently being medically managed. We have to ask ourselves, are we really prepared to work with injured clients? What impact does exercise have on an injured client and how do we know if it is even beneficial? These questions and more will be answered in this session. CEC: ACE 0.2
Perhaps you are feeling a little burned out or wondering what steps to take next to make a change in your fitness career. Working full-time in the fitness industry can be rewarding. Learn how you can advance within your current organization or use your knowledge to step out of the box and try something new. Create and live your fitness dream! CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1
Fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, chronic fatigue and arthritis are all diagnoses where the client experiences relentless bouts of pain and disability. We will discuss contributing factors of each condition and how we can develop safe and effective fitness programs for these clients. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
Research links lifelong brain health to movement and exercise. See what the literature says about brain health and aging. Review brain anatomy and gain a better understand of how the brain learns and thrives. Identify the five critical domains to a brain-healthy lifestyle and practice activities that can stimulate brain health while improving learning and memory. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
Do we really know what our muscles are doing? Emerging research is challenging what we thought we have always known about the way our muscles act in function. This new information has tremendous impact on the strategies trainers should employ as they bring their clients to peak levels of ability and fitness. Learn what your muscles are doing day to day in function and prepare to be surprised at how this might differ from what we have always been taught. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
Finally, a tool to assist you in developing your water fitness classes! Take this class design sheet back to your club and reformat your water fitness classes. Add variety and purpose to the classes you teach with this easy-to-use programming tool. Limited to 24 participants. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1
In recent years, there has been some exciting research that tells us more about the brain and how it learns. Discover the six variables of motivation, how to improve your client's retention of information, and the four key components that are critical to providing valuable feedback to your clients. Improve your training skills through the application of brain-based learning techniques to add an essential dimension to your success as a personal trainer. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
It is unlikely that you haven't heard a supposed nutrition fact start with, "they say...." It's time to get to the bottom of the "they says" out there. This interactive lecture will present the most common of these, and the truth about them. To add to the fun, bring your own "they says" and we'll figure them out together! CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
As a trainer, you recognize the significance of abdominal strengthening. However, many clients continue to demonstrate instability in the core or complain of back or SI-joint pain with the most well-designed core training programs. In this class, you will be given tools to assess core stability and we'll look at how imbalances in the hips, legs and feet can contribute to instability in the core. Get a leg up on core stability training. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 .2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
News flash! Water is different than land. If you are a water (and land) instructor, you have to understand these differences in order to best serve your clients and students who come to you for water fitness programming. Spend time learning or reviewing these differences. Knowledge is power! CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
This original lecture reviews recently published research documenting some unique female training advantages. Gender differences in fat metabolism, muscle fiber changes, muscle strength, muscular endurance, body composition, hormones and other physiological factors are discussed, as well as new information on resistance and aerobic training program designs. If you train female clients, this session is for you. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
It is no surprise that childhood obesity is an issue. While public and government agencies are strategizing for a solution, viable treatment and prevention programs at the private health club level may be the solution. This session will discuss appropriate exercise programming for youth and ideas for community outreach. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
As the fitness industry evolves, more trainers are breaking away from the safety net of being employed and venturing out into the world of entrepreneurship. Making the decision to go out on your own is the easy part! From developing a solid business plan to creating a successful marketing strategy and brand, there is much to learn. If you are ready for the challenge, this workshop will introduce the nuts and bolts of running your own business. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1
In order to create effective and specific exercise programs for your clients, you must have the ability to properly identify postural dysfunctions. This course will teach you how to assess your clients from head to toe through the use of movement assessments to identify potential muscle imbalances. The course will also review corrective exercise strategies to improve structure and function. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
Active people and athletes alike are searching for the next big thing to give them a performance and fitness edge. Forget the supplements and pills, new research reveals that the basics-protein, carbohydrates and fats-may be the top three performance enhancers at all stages of exercise. Learn about the latest research on the effects each of these macronutrients can have before and during exercise, and for recovery. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
Impacting clients' lives is the intent of the work you do day to day. Wellness coaching is an additional service, which helps create and maintain healthier lifestyle habits while expanding clients' views of well-being. We will explore the trends, distinctions, roles, methodology and training involved for clearly determining if coaching is a professional role you would like to play in your career. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 .2AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1
Learn about the collaboration between the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation) and IDEA Health & Fitness Association. These two powerful organizations have come together to fight childhood obesity. You'll learn about the work that the Alliance is doing in the schools through the Healthy Schools Program and how you can get involved to help kids in your community. This is IDEA's newest Inspire the World to Fitness(r) initiative and we hope you'll be a part of it! CEC: ACE 0.1 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0.1 AEA 1
Quick! Name a dentist, chiropractor or hairstylist in your area. Imagine if your name is the first that comes to mind when someone is seeking a personal trainer. This can be done effectively through a mode of marketing called TOMA-Top of Mind Awareness. This workshop will take you through the steps needed to get your name and your business to the forefront of referrals. Top of Mind means being on top of your business! CEC: ACE 0.1 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1
Group fitness managers are faced with the toughest job in the world ...motivating a group of part-time instructors that may work as few as one hour a week to meet the goals and objectives of the fitness club. Creating a well-functioning TEAM from this group of Individuals (and yes, that's spelled with a CAPITAL I) is extremely challenging. Our time together will be spent exploring strategies for creating and providing incentives for your group that will lead to improved performance both inside and outside the classroom. Discover the difference between feedback and failure, evaluations with meaning, how to create performance action plans, programs for rewarding good behavior and much more! Leave with ideas sure to make your job easier. CEC: ACE 0.1 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1
Resistance training is a crucial yet under-trained element for endurance athletes. Develop periodized strength training programs specifically for the demands of triathletes and runners using the most effective exercises. Participants will come away from this interactive lecture with all the tools necessary to create high-impact strength training programs for their endurance athletes. CEC: ACE 0.1 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
Learn how to create a lucrative business without having to pay rent, studio fees or purchase expensive equipment. Mobile fitness training is being overlooked and underutilized. We'll discuss how the in-home client differs from the gym client, business startup, effective marketing tactics, liability issues and much more. CEC: ACE 0.1 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1
You know that developing a top-notch training team is one of the most rewarding and often the most challenging role that you face as a program or fitness director. To fully develop a training team that is motivated and successful, you need to provide your trainers with both the tools and the environment to guide their actions and foster their growth. This workshop will provide you with tips and tools on how you can take your trainers to the top and develop a winning program. CEC: ACE 0.2
Here is a comprehensive session that explains the detailed physiological and metabolic aspects of fat metabolism. Participants will learn, from a cellular perspective, the major terms of fat metabolism, the hormonal regulation of lipolysis during exercise, the effect of exercise on lipolysis and fat oxidation, the effect of the glycemic index on fat metabolism, recommended intensities for fat loss and strategies to enhance fat metabolism with exercise. A must-attend lecture for ALL fitness professionals who did not take a biochemistry course in school. CEC: ACE 0.2
As the number of active Baby Boomers increases, there is the likelihood of increased incidences of falls and other injuries. This session focuses on the three keys to developing and improving balance in the Baby Boomer utilizing the "VIP" approach: Visualization-addressing neurological causes of muscle inhibition Isometrics-optimizing hip dissociation through isometric contractions Progressions-integrating appropriate functional movement progressions
To be an educator is a true gift. But is it a natural-born talent or a learned behavior? In truth, it's probably a little bit of both. See how communication, motivation, continuing education and life experience all play key roles in being a successful educator in the ever-changing fitness industry. Explore the principal stages of learning, discover teaching strategies for diverse situations and identify solutions for obstacles that you might encounter. CEC: ACE 0.2
Did you ever wonder how the person you see on TV or in a fitness DVD got where they are? Ever see a new fitness gadget and think to yourself, "hey I thought of that idea," or wish that person was you in front of the camera or the one creating the next fitness craze? Well here is the crash course in helping you to determine what you want, what you need to know, who you need to know, and planning your strategy on how to break into the fitness media business. CEC: ACE 0.2
The debate continues about stretching prior to activity. In this lecture, we will sift through the research and uncover some misconceptions and oversights that will help us find the truth. If you have heard enough opinions or even read the multiple meta-analyses on this topic and want to better understand the scientific rationale of why you should or should not do stretching before activities, we invite you to join us. CEC: ACE 0.2
Corporations are struggling with high health care costs and low job satisfaction. There is a demand for personal trainers in the corporate world. Get step-by-step instructions on how to develop a business plan to present to corporations, and show them how you can help them to increase revenues. In addition, you'll learn how to incorporate your personal training business to help meet the needs of these companies. CEC: ACE 0.2
