The World's Longest-Running Event Exclusively for Personal Trainers
Alexandria, VA — February 25-28, 2010
SOLD OUT! - Limited sessions and one-day registrations still available, contact Member Services at 1.800.999.4332, ext. 7. The IDEA Personal Trainer Institute is the longest running exclusive Personal Training educational event — with up to 20 CECs and over 98% satisfaction rating.
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Highlights
The only exclusive Personal Training education event with:
- Your chance to earn over 20 Continuing Education Credits. Complete one certification renewal cycle! — all in one location!
- 68 non-stop educational sessions in: Personal Training, Biomechanics, Core, Functional Training, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Assessment, Corrective Exercise, Rehabilitation, Small Group & Partner Training, In-Home Training, Business & Management, Special Populations, Pilates Training, and much more.
- 26 world-famous educators in the training field will share with you their latest findings, cutting-edge education, success tips and more!
- 50% of sessions in this year's programming are ALL-NEW Premiere Sessions — and will make their industry debut at IDEA Personal Trainer Institute!
- 3 Preconference Sessions with specialty education in: Sport Performance, Applications to Pilates Exercises & Integrated Back Rehabilitation and Postural Analysis.
- You asked for it — you got it! This year, we've added MORE sessions in: business and career strategies, nutrition research, healthy meal planning tips, behavior change principles, in-home training ideas and client retention secrets.
- MORE Networking Opportunities including the Networking Happy hour and the popular Networking Roundtables.
- Visit the Trainer Marketplace to find hundreds of books, DVDs, CDs, clothing and accessories specifically for personal trainers.
- Limited to 550 attendees for a personalized learning environment. Don't wait, this conference sold out at a record pace last year.
Pricing
Conference Pricing:
Full Event: Thursday, February 25–Sunday, February 28
IDEA Member $399
Nonmember $469 (Includes 1-year IDEA Membership)
One-Day: Choice of Friday, February 26, or Saturday, February 27
IDEA Member $249
Nonmember $299
"The IDEA Personal Trainer Institute was the best conference I attended in the last 4 years. The presenters were highly educated and experienced in their fields and all the sessions were very informational. I left IDEA with additional motivation and knowledge to bring back to my clients."
-Marion Bolding, 2009 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute Attendee
Sessions
All Sessions
010: Twist Sport Performance Summit (L/WS)
The Summit is where authentic sport-conditioning education comes to life in this action-packed preconference offering. Inspiring lectures and challenging practical sessions that are sure to add new drills and exercises to your toolbox will be the focus of the day, with special emphasis placed on the Twist training paradigm—movement, strength and balance.
011: Integrated Back Rehabilitation—Regression to Progression (L/WS)
Historically, back care and rehabilitation strategies have focused on corrective exercises that engage the lower back in isolation and in one plane of motion. The lower back is greatly dependent upon the proper functioning of the feet, pelvis, thoracic spine and shoulder girdle. This session will explore these interrelationships and create strategies to improve and strengthen motion throughout the entire movement chain. Trainers will learn how to develop a tri-plane approach to lower-back health by blending traditional exercises and progressing to integrated movements.
012: STOTT PILATES® Postural Analysis and Applications to Pilates Exercises (L/WS)
This hands-on workshop will outline the importance of postural analysis in programming STOTT PILATES workouts. Ideal posture as well as flat back, sway back and kyphosis-lordosis posture types will be reviewed. Trainers will see how muscle imbalances typically manifest in static posture and then practice conducting a postural analysis. Finally, common Pilates exercise choices and modifications to accommodate these imbalances and strategies for restoring muscular balance will be explored.
100: Flexibility Highways "In Motion"
Most trainers, at one point or another, have worked with clients who have experienced a loss of range of motion and stability. What do you do with these clients? And, will a simple stretching regimen solve the problem? Find the answers to these questions and more in this extended session. We will begin by examining the six integrated chain relationships and their involvement with adjacent muscle groups to attain optimal function and performance.
101: Train the Joes Like the Pros 2010
Are you looking for some new ideas, a ton of fun and programming that will deliver a phenomenal experience for your clients? If so, you will not want to miss this one-of-a-kind workshop. You'll learn the most effective tools, drills and exercises to get all your clients optimal fat-burning and fitness-performance results. You'll also experience a "metabolic blast" workout that incorporates the same movements and methodologies Todd uses with all his professional athletes (and average Joes and Janes) to maximize time, efficiency and equipment.
102: Top 10 Medicine Ball Exercises
Medicine ball training is big! And there is a plethora of medicine ball products and exercises to choose from. So how do you decide what exercises to do with the equipment that's out there? JC takes the guess work out of medicine ball training by sharing his top 10 exercises! This workshop will cover the technique and application of his favorite medicine ball exercises and he'll show you how they can be used for one-on-one personal training, semi-private training and group classes.
103: The Progression Pyramid
Motivated to constantly challenge their clients, the best trainers look for well-designed strategies they can use to achieve specific performance outcomes. If you are looking for new ways to overload and stimulate improvement (beyond the usual load and heart rate formulae), this session will provide you with a system of multiple variables that can be manipulated to stimulate improvement. These tools and concepts are sure to help your clients achieve the highest level of tangible performance in order to excel in sport and live a vibrant life.
104: Functional Training in 3D-Matrix Logic
A matrix is a logical, three-dimensional exercise technique that allows the body to function in the manner in which it was designed to move. Each matrix is created based on the principles and strategies of applied functional science. This session will not only introduce and teach the principles and strategies of applied functional science, but it will empower trainers to create and utilize matrices (proper training techniques) for ALL clients and ALL purposes.
105: Kids Fitness-Expanding Their Movement Vocabulary for Life
Just as a vocabulary of words is developed through many experiences and methods, a child's movement vocabulary should also be developed using a multidimensional approach. In this session, you'll be exposed to the insights and applications of applied functional science and its incredible impact on kids' exercise programs.
106: STOTT PILATES® Programming for Scoliosis Management
Clients with scoliosis face genuine issues when looking for a suitable exercise program. In this workshop, you will learn about the root cause of scoliosis and the different forms of the condition. We will then look at case studies that will challenge your understanding of scoliosis and we'll look at potential programming solutions for their obstacles.
Thursday
010: Twist Sport Performance Summit (L/WS)
The Summit is where authentic sport-conditioning education comes to life in this action-packed preconference offering. Inspiring lectures and challenging practical sessions that are sure to add new drills and exercises to your toolbox will be the focus of the day, with special emphasis placed on the Twist training paradigm—movement, strength and balance.
011: Integrated Back Rehabilitation—Regression to Progression (L/WS)
Historically, back care and rehabilitation strategies have focused on corrective exercises that engage the lower back in isolation and in one plane of motion. The lower back is greatly dependent upon the proper functioning of the feet, pelvis, thoracic spine and shoulder girdle. This session will explore these interrelationships and create strategies to improve and strengthen motion throughout the entire movement chain. Trainers will learn how to develop a tri-plane approach to lower-back health by blending traditional exercises and progressing to integrated movements.
012: STOTT PILATES® Postural Analysis and Applications to Pilates Exercises (L/WS)
This hands-on workshop will outline the importance of postural analysis in programming STOTT PILATES workouts. Ideal posture as well as flat back, sway back and kyphosis-lordosis posture types will be reviewed. Trainers will see how muscle imbalances typically manifest in static posture and then practice conducting a postural analysis. Finally, common Pilates exercise choices and modifications to accommodate these imbalances and strategies for restoring muscular balance will be explored.
Friday
100: Flexibility Highways "In Motion"
Most trainers, at one point or another, have worked with clients who have experienced a loss of range of motion and stability. What do you do with these clients? And, will a simple stretching regimen solve the problem? Find the answers to these questions and more in this extended session. We will begin by examining the six integrated chain relationships and their involvement with adjacent muscle groups to attain optimal function and performance.
101: Train the Joes Like the Pros 2010
Are you looking for some new ideas, a ton of fun and programming that will deliver a phenomenal experience for your clients? If so, you will not want to miss this one-of-a-kind workshop. You'll learn the most effective tools, drills and exercises to get all your clients optimal fat-burning and fitness-performance results. You'll also experience a "metabolic blast" workout that incorporates the same movements and methodologies Todd uses with all his professional athletes (and average Joes and Janes) to maximize time, efficiency and equipment.
102: Top 10 Medicine Ball Exercises
Medicine ball training is big! And there is a plethora of medicine ball products and exercises to choose from. So how do you decide what exercises to do with the equipment that's out there? JC takes the guess work out of medicine ball training by sharing his top 10 exercises! This workshop will cover the technique and application of his favorite medicine ball exercises and he'll show you how they can be used for one-on-one personal training, semi-private training and group classes.
103: The Progression Pyramid
Motivated to constantly challenge their clients, the best trainers look for well-designed strategies they can use to achieve specific performance outcomes. If you are looking for new ways to overload and stimulate improvement (beyond the usual load and heart rate formulae), this session will provide you with a system of multiple variables that can be manipulated to stimulate improvement. These tools and concepts are sure to help your clients achieve the highest level of tangible performance in order to excel in sport and live a vibrant life.
104: Functional Training in 3D-Matrix Logic
A matrix is a logical, three-dimensional exercise technique that allows the body to function in the manner in which it was designed to move. Each matrix is created based on the principles and strategies of applied functional science. This session will not only introduce and teach the principles and strategies of applied functional science, but it will empower trainers to create and utilize matrices (proper training techniques) for ALL clients and ALL purposes.
105: Kids Fitness-Expanding Their Movement Vocabulary for Life
Just as a vocabulary of words is developed through many experiences and methods, a child's movement vocabulary should also be developed using a multidimensional approach. In this session, you'll be exposed to the insights and applications of applied functional science and its incredible impact on kids' exercise programs.
106: STOTT PILATES® Programming for Scoliosis Management
Clients with scoliosis face genuine issues when looking for a suitable exercise program. In this workshop, you will learn about the root cause of scoliosis and the different forms of the condition. We will then look at case studies that will challenge your understanding of scoliosis and we'll look at potential programming solutions for their obstacles.
107: Functional Proprioceptive Training
Create a peak glute contraction with a simple arm motion! Fire your calves with a reach of the foot! Understanding how our body is driven to react to our actions and how we can harness this incredible proprioceptive power is redefining the way we train our clients. Learn how to use this powerful technique to create functional chain reactions that will increase muscle activation and bring your clients to their peak.
110: Functional 30-Minute Workouts
A 30-minute workout can be effective if you don't waste a minute of it! After identifying your client's needs and wants, you can organize your exercise choices to create an effective and tough workout. In this power-packed 1-hour session, we'll examine several thought processes for 30-minute routines and one example of a full-body functional workout. You will then experience the exercises and learn how to incorporate them into your training options.
111: Secrets of Joint Mobility
Discover simple, safe and extremely effective secrets for pain-free movement, increased mobility and improved performance. This workshop reveals the difference between muscle flexibility and joint mobility and explains why your current dynamic flexibility, yoga or stretching routine may be ineffective and possibly promoting dysfunction. See how you can use self-joint-mobilization concepts to successfully evaluate and eliminate common joint limitations of the ankles, hips, thoracic spine and shoulder.
Saturday
901: Networking Roundtable with BOSU®
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
902: Networking Roundtable with C.H.E.K Institute
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
903: Networking Roundtable with Fitness Anywhere®
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
904: Networking Roundtable with Perform Better
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
905: Networking Roundtable with Power Systems, Inc.
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
906: Networking Roundtable with STOTT PILATES®
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
907: Networking Roundtable with Twist Conditioning, Inc.
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
908: Networking Roundtable with Under Armour®
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
909: Networking Roundtable with BodyMedia, Inc.
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
910: Networking Roundtable with Precor
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
Sunday
300: Drills, Skills and Progressions for Throwing and Striking Sports
Peak shoulder performance and injury prevention starts with a varied and research-based training paradigm. It is especially important for an athlete or fitness enthusiast who throws overhead or uses a striking motion. This workshop focuses on implementing a preventive, sport-specific, upper-extremity plyometric and conditioning program that will be appropriate for any of your clients or athletes.
301: The Metabolic Playground
Why is it that kids get to have all the fun? Why can't adults play on a playground while getting a good metabolic response? If you are tired of the same old exercises and routines, join us as we turn common tools and programs into a metabolic playground that can be used in multiple environments with multiple populations. Don't be afraid to use non-traditional forms of exercise to generate a fun and results-oriented workout. We will mix reactive and agility-style drills, jumping, hopping and smiles into a simple and fun workout. Progressions and implementation will also be discussed.
302: Smokin' Small-Group Training
In this interactive workshop, attendees will be exposed to a variety of strategies to successfully design and implement fun and innovative small-group training sessions with limited space, time and equipment. A variety of non-traditional training techniques, drills and exercises will be utilized to challenge your limits within your own fitness level.
303: Buddy Up! Strategies for Small Group Training Success
Creating a class environment that fosters positive group interaction is essential in starting, maintaining and growing a small-group training program. This workshop outlines successful strategies to optimize group training sessions by creating fun and challenging partner-based exercises and drills and games that keep them interested. Participants will walk away with over 30 different interactive partner-based body-weight and sport cord exercises that will help you grow your group training sessions.
304: Shift Happens: Four Principles to Mastering the Art of Influence
Why do people do what they do? What causes some to succeed while others continually struggle despite having vast amounts of information and resources at their fingertips? In order to answer these questions, one must possess a basic understanding of the principles of human behavior. We will explore those principles and provide you with the techniques, tools and insight necessary to help your clients make unprecedented breakthroughs in their training and their lives. If you want to be known as a master motivator who can produce profound results when no one else can, you must attend this session.
305: Continuum Training: A Model for Peak Results
Balancing the programming differences between what clients need and what they want is one of the most challenging elements of personal training. Learn how to systematically assess where a client is, what they need and what programming will bring them to their peak fitness while addressing their movement compensations. This revolutionary model provides trainers with an easy-to-execute training model that guides what measure of corrective- versus performance-based training methods should be used with each client and even leads them to the right exercises to use for peak results.
306: Bridging the Gap Between Rehabilitation and Performance: Multidirectional Movement
If you have athletic clients who are done rehabilitating from an injury, but are not quite ready to engage in high-level training (or return to full participation in a particular sport), this session is for you. Join us as we take a look at the performance-training continuum. Movement efficiency and motor learning will be discussed, as they are critical factors in developing high-performance athleticism. This session will focus on returning to multidirectional movement, thereby helping your clients to get back to serious performance training.
307: Training Issues and Solutions for Older Adults
This interactive session will uncover and explain the realities of aging and the functional issues that many older adults (50+) face. As trainers, we must have the knowledge necessary to modify our exercise prescriptions in order for them to be appropriate for our clients' current state and training goals using MicroProgression™ and constant assessment. Joint wear, range of motion, muscular imbalance/inhibition, bone loss, inflammation and deconditioning realities are some of the topics that will be discussed in this in-depth workshop.
CECs
Earn up to 20 CECs (plus more for preconferences) from ACE, ACSM, NASM-CGT, NASM-CPT, AFAA, BOC & W.I.T.S. All CECs have been pre-approved. A petition is not necessary.The CEC Grid is now available! Click here to download the CEC grid.
Hotel Information
Top 10 Reasons to Stay at the Hilton
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria, Virginia, 22311
Hotel Information: 703-845-1010
Hotel Reservations: Make Your Reservations Using the Discounted IDEA Rate >>
The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center is within sight of Washington, DC monuments and attractions. This stylish hotel puts you near quaint waterfront galleries and shops in Old Town Alexandria, VA. With a unique lakeside setting, adjacent to a 43-acre botanical preserve, this hotel provides a tranquil oasis for attendees.
The spacious, newly-renovated guestrooms and 1- and 2-bedroom suites offer comfortable elegance with luxury conveniences.
1. Room rates reduced to $119. RESERVE NOW! Rooms are limited.
2. Convenience — All sessions will be held at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (Headquarter Hotel).
3. Networking — All social events will be held here, including the Networking Happy Hour and the popular Networking Roundtables.
4. Unwind with a swim in the pool or enjoy a vigorous workout at the fitness center.
5. On-site restaurants include Finn & Porter, Sushi Bar and a lobby lounge >>
6. Enjoy daily complimentary shuttle services to the Pentagon City Metrorail Station, the Pentagon City Mall, and Reagan National Airport. (For Hilton guests only)!
7. Wireless high-speed internet access & MP3 connection.
8. Complimentary coffee/tea in rooms and newspaper (M-F).
9. The hotel is a quarter-mile from Winkler Botanical Garden, five miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and eight miles from Washington, D.C. monuments, museums, galleries, shopping, and attractions.
10. Beautifully decorated rooms with mahogany woods and spectacular views of Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. View photos of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center.
