IDEA Personal Trainer Institute™
This conference will be held in Alexandria, VA on February 16-19, 2012
Didn't have a chance to attend this year's event? You can get 23 of the best sessions on DVD from the 2011 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute, see this collection >>
This conference has SOLD-OUT three years in a row: 2009, 2010 & 2011! The IDEA Personal Trainer Institute is the longest running exclusive Personal Training educational event. In today's market, trainers need to get ahead of the pack to be noticed. That's why we've dedicated this conference to focus on your success: Training with a Purpose.
This is not your ordinary training conference — our purpose is to give you a highly focused, intensive, interactive professional development experience you can't find anywhere else.
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Sessions
All Sessions
010: Gray Institute: Optimize Your Current Skills in 3-D L/WS
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.80, ACSM 8.00, AFAA 4.00, NASM-CPT 0.80, NATABOC 8.00, NESTA 0.80, NETA 8.00, NFPT 8.00, NSCA-CPT 0.80, NSCA-CSCS 0.80, WITS 8.00
Preconference presented by: Gary Gray, PT, and Doug Gray
Thursday, 9:00am-6:00pm
This special preconference offering serves as an introduction to Gray Institute’s 3-D Matrix Performance Series. Simplified, it is a powerful strategy that facilitates positive and necessary change in one’s physical health and well-being by teaching and demonstrating techniques based on Applied Functional Science™.
011: Twist Sport Performance Summit 2011 L/WS
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.80, ACSM 8.00, AFAA 4.00, NASM-CPT 0.80, NATABOC 8.00, NESTA 0.80, NETA 8.00, NFPT 8.00, NSCA-CPT 0.80, NSCA-CSCS 0.80, WITS 8.00
Thursday, 9:00am-6:00pm
Trainers and coaches aspire to constantly deliver next-level results for clients and athletes using every possible competitive edge. Learn the most innovative sport conditioning training methodologies combined with never before experienced skills, drills and exercises to rekindle your passion, refill your training repertoire and be inspired to be your best. A fast-paced, action-packed day full of the world’s best training solutions—guaranteed to deliver authentic sport conditioning for every athlete.
012: The New ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model L
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.60, ACSM 6.00, AFAA 3.00, NASM-CPT 0.80, NATABOC 6.00, NESTA 0.60, NETA 6.00, NFPT 6.00, NSCA-CPT 0.60, NSCA-CSCS 0.60, WITS 6.00
Preconference presented by: Fabio Comana, MA, MS, and Pete McCall, MS
Thursday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Discover the American Council on Exercise’s Integrated Fitness Training™ (ACE IFT™ ) Model; a NEW program that provides personal trainers with a systematic and comprehensive approach to exercise program design, assessments and programming guidelines to facilitate lasting behavioral change.
100: Are We Ready to Stretch? (Standby Only)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.40, ACSM 4.00, AFAA 3.00, NASM-CPT 0.40, NATABOC 4.00, NESTA 0.40, NETA 4.00, NFPT 4.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 4.00
Lecture / Workshop presented by: Greg Roskopf, MA
Time Block A1 - Friday, 8:15am-12:05pm (Special Time)
If you regularly assign stretching exercises to clients who display muscle tightness, you might have noticed that no matter how much effort goes into improving flexibility, some clients simply do not experience positive results. This enlightening, hands-on session will offer an in-depth look at the fundamental issues relating to flexibility, such as the nervous system's involvement in muscle tightness and how it regulates motion, and how limitations in flexibility may be part of the body's protective mechanism to guard against injury.
101: BOSU® Elevation
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Douglas Brooks, MS
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
Elevate your workout with high-intensity training that focuses on speed, agility, explosive power and plyometrics. Using the BOSU Balance Trainer, the BOSU Stax risers, and incorporating variations in height and intensity, you will learn brand-new ways to supercharge your training and amplify your athleticism. Come prepared to be challenged with some advanced training techniques and break away from mainstream coaching! Repeated as session #310.
102: Trigger Point Performance Therapy: Ultimate Six-Functional Fascia for Better Biomechanics (Standby Only)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Cassidy Phillips
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
This workshop defines the six areas of the body that influence human biomechanics the most. Learn how to bring efficiency to the mechanical workings of the body to increase overall health, prevent injuries and increase performance in your clients. This session will incorporate the efficiencies of myofascial compression techniques (MCT), a revolutionary form of self-myofascial release.
103: Gray Institute: 3-D Performance Matrix Series-Core Conversion
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Gary Gray, PT, and Doug Gray
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
There is nothing new under the sun ... certainly core training is one of those "nothings." Training the core has been a central focus of trainers for quite some time. There is a reason for this...the core has everything to do with everything we do. This session will discuss what constitutes the core and how to best train it for better function, and the concept of transformational zones will be introduced. Participants will experience a core conversion workout that employs various positions and actions to functionally feed the core in all three planes of motion.
104: TRX® Kettlebell Functional Fusion (Full)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Fraser Quelch
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
This innovative session integrates the TRX(r) Suspension Trainer(tm) with kettlebells to give a heart-pounding, functional workout. Learn how these two tremendous fitness tools can be used together to create exciting and effective programming that will pull your clients to their greatest fitness and physique ever! Note: This is an advanced session. Participants should have a basic level of knowledge of how to use both the TRX and kettlebells.
105: Perform Better: The Road to World-Class Success!
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 3.00, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 0.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00, WITS 3.00
Lecture presented by: Todd Durkin, MA
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
One of the keys to success is having mentors and surrounding yourself with positive people that will make an incredible impact in your life. In this unique, content-rich workshop, Todd shares the "Top 10" lessons learned from his mentors that helped him create a world-class fitness business. Walk away with great insights on marketing, leadership, how to create a winning team, top business practices, time management and organization, life balance and strategies to "think like a champion" amidst any challenge you may face.
106: Under Armour®: Combine 360-When Training Is Your Sport!
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 2.25, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Lecture / Workshop presented by: Peter Twist, MSc, C360 Faculty, and Angus Mugford, PhD
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
Get ready to be wowed! IMG Academies and Under Armour have joined forces to develop Combine 360 (C360). This revolutionary, comprehensive athletic training platform establishes the global measurement standard for improved health, fitness and sports performance. It measures and records sport-specific ability, mental aptitude, nutritional awareness, ability to communicate and a variety of other performance indicators that allow athletes of all abilities to compare their scores. Come learn the science behind C360 and how to conduct actual C360 testing with your clients and teams.
Thursday
010: Gray Institute: Optimize Your Current Skills in 3-D L/WS
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.80, ACSM 8.00, AFAA 4.00, NASM-CPT 0.80, NATABOC 8.00, NESTA 0.80, NETA 8.00, NFPT 8.00, NSCA-CPT 0.80, NSCA-CSCS 0.80, WITS 8.00
Preconference presented by: Gary Gray, PT, and Doug Gray
Thursday, 9:00am-6:00pm
This special preconference offering serves as an introduction to Gray Institute’s 3-D Matrix Performance Series. Simplified, it is a powerful strategy that facilitates positive and necessary change in one’s physical health and well-being by teaching and demonstrating techniques based on Applied Functional Science™.
011: Twist Sport Performance Summit 2011 L/WS
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.80, ACSM 8.00, AFAA 4.00, NASM-CPT 0.80, NATABOC 8.00, NESTA 0.80, NETA 8.00, NFPT 8.00, NSCA-CPT 0.80, NSCA-CSCS 0.80, WITS 8.00
Thursday, 9:00am-6:00pm
Trainers and coaches aspire to constantly deliver next-level results for clients and athletes using every possible competitive edge. Learn the most innovative sport conditioning training methodologies combined with never before experienced skills, drills and exercises to rekindle your passion, refill your training repertoire and be inspired to be your best. A fast-paced, action-packed day full of the world’s best training solutions—guaranteed to deliver authentic sport conditioning for every athlete.
012: The New ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model L
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.60, ACSM 6.00, AFAA 3.00, NASM-CPT 0.80, NATABOC 6.00, NESTA 0.60, NETA 6.00, NFPT 6.00, NSCA-CPT 0.60, NSCA-CSCS 0.60, WITS 6.00
Preconference presented by: Fabio Comana, MA, MS, and Pete McCall, MS
Thursday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Discover the American Council on Exercise’s Integrated Fitness Training™ (ACE IFT™ ) Model; a NEW program that provides personal trainers with a systematic and comprehensive approach to exercise program design, assessments and programming guidelines to facilitate lasting behavioral change.
Friday
100: Are We Ready to Stretch? (Standby Only)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.40, ACSM 4.00, AFAA 3.00, NASM-CPT 0.40, NATABOC 4.00, NESTA 0.40, NETA 4.00, NFPT 4.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 4.00
Lecture / Workshop presented by: Greg Roskopf, MA
Time Block A1 - Friday, 8:15am-12:05pm (Special Time)
If you regularly assign stretching exercises to clients who display muscle tightness, you might have noticed that no matter how much effort goes into improving flexibility, some clients simply do not experience positive results. This enlightening, hands-on session will offer an in-depth look at the fundamental issues relating to flexibility, such as the nervous system's involvement in muscle tightness and how it regulates motion, and how limitations in flexibility may be part of the body's protective mechanism to guard against injury.
101: BOSU® Elevation
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Douglas Brooks, MS
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
Elevate your workout with high-intensity training that focuses on speed, agility, explosive power and plyometrics. Using the BOSU Balance Trainer, the BOSU Stax risers, and incorporating variations in height and intensity, you will learn brand-new ways to supercharge your training and amplify your athleticism. Come prepared to be challenged with some advanced training techniques and break away from mainstream coaching! Repeated as session #310.
102: Trigger Point Performance Therapy: Ultimate Six-Functional Fascia for Better Biomechanics (Standby Only)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Cassidy Phillips
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
This workshop defines the six areas of the body that influence human biomechanics the most. Learn how to bring efficiency to the mechanical workings of the body to increase overall health, prevent injuries and increase performance in your clients. This session will incorporate the efficiencies of myofascial compression techniques (MCT), a revolutionary form of self-myofascial release.
103: Gray Institute: 3-D Performance Matrix Series-Core Conversion
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Gary Gray, PT, and Doug Gray
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
There is nothing new under the sun ... certainly core training is one of those "nothings." Training the core has been a central focus of trainers for quite some time. There is a reason for this...the core has everything to do with everything we do. This session will discuss what constitutes the core and how to best train it for better function, and the concept of transformational zones will be introduced. Participants will experience a core conversion workout that employs various positions and actions to functionally feed the core in all three planes of motion.
104: TRX® Kettlebell Functional Fusion (Full)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Fraser Quelch
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
This innovative session integrates the TRX(r) Suspension Trainer(tm) with kettlebells to give a heart-pounding, functional workout. Learn how these two tremendous fitness tools can be used together to create exciting and effective programming that will pull your clients to their greatest fitness and physique ever! Note: This is an advanced session. Participants should have a basic level of knowledge of how to use both the TRX and kettlebells.
105: Perform Better: The Road to World-Class Success!
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 3.00, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 0.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00, WITS 3.00
Lecture presented by: Todd Durkin, MA
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
One of the keys to success is having mentors and surrounding yourself with positive people that will make an incredible impact in your life. In this unique, content-rich workshop, Todd shares the "Top 10" lessons learned from his mentors that helped him create a world-class fitness business. Walk away with great insights on marketing, leadership, how to create a winning team, top business practices, time management and organization, life balance and strategies to "think like a champion" amidst any challenge you may face.
106: Under Armour®: Combine 360-When Training Is Your Sport!
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 2.25, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Lecture / Workshop presented by: Peter Twist, MSc, C360 Faculty, and Angus Mugford, PhD
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
Get ready to be wowed! IMG Academies and Under Armour have joined forces to develop Combine 360 (C360). This revolutionary, comprehensive athletic training platform establishes the global measurement standard for improved health, fitness and sports performance. It measures and records sport-specific ability, mental aptitude, nutritional awareness, ability to communicate and a variety of other performance indicators that allow athletes of all abilities to compare their scores. Come learn the science behind C360 and how to conduct actual C360 testing with your clients and teams.
107: Clients and Trainers That Play Together, Stay Together!
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Sherri McMillan, MSc
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
Training your clients doesn't need to be all serious business. In fact, you can still accomplish the task and have a lot of fun in the process. In this very interactive, fun and entertaining session, you'll learn how to play various games and design simple contests that will get your clients working hard, improving their overall fitness and laughing to boot! Utilizing medicine balls, balance equipment and other training tools, you'll walk away with practical drills you can use anytime. Give them a great workout, make it fun and they'll stick with you!
108: STOTT PILATES® Secret to a Strong Back/Ultimate Back Care
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Sally Belanger
Time Block A - Friday, 9:15am-12:05pm
Appropriate exercise can help to prevent and alleviate common back problems. The key is to introduce modified exercises designed to restore the natural curves of the spine while increasing core stability, mobility and function. In this practical session, you'll discover how to use basic STOTT PILATES exercises to strengthen and stabilize core musculature and protect the body from pain.
110: Lebert Fitness: Are You Pulling Your Own Body-Weight?
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, AFAA 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.00, NATABOC 1.00, NESTA 0.10, NETA 1.00, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.10, NSCA-CSCS 0.10, WITS 1.00
Workout presented by: Marc Lebert, and Christopher Roche
Time Block B1 - Friday, 12:15-1:15pm (Special Time)
Do your clients (fit or not) shy away from pull-ups or push-ups? If so, they may simply not wish to attempt certain exercises due to the feeling that they are too hard or that they might fail. Seize this opportunity to empower your clients to be successful with these basic training exercises. Whether your clients need a training challenge or they are rehabilitating from injury, the uncertainty can be taken out of fundamental exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and other functional movements, by incorporating practical learning progressions and regressions.
Saturday
900: BOSU® Networking Roundtable
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Time Block T - Saturday, 6:00-6:15pm
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
901: BOSU® Networking Roundtable
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Time Block U - Saturday, 6:20-6:35pm
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
902: BOSU® Networking Roundtable
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Time Block V - Saturday, 6:40-6:55pm
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
903: Balanced Body: Networking Roundtable
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Time Block T - Saturday, 6:00-6:15pm
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
904: Balanced Body: Networking Roundtable
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Time Block U - Saturday, 6:20-6:35pm
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
905: Balanced Body: Networking Roundtable
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Time Block V - Saturday, 6:40-6:55pm
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
906: C.H.E.K. Institute: Networking Roundtable (Full)
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Time Block T - Saturday, 6:00-6:15pm
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
907: C.H.E.K. Institute: Networking Roundtable (Full)
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Time Block U - Saturday, 6:20-6:35pm
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
908: C.H.E.K. Institute: Networking Roundtable
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Time Block V - Saturday, 6:40-6:55pm
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
909: Combine 360: Networking Roundtable (Full)
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Time Block T - Saturday, 6:00-6:15pm
Come network with the people and companies behind the industry's most innovative new products and trends!
Sunday
300: BOSU® Xplode WS (Standby Only)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 1.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.30, NSCA-CSCS 0.30, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Douglas Brooks, MS
Time Block H - Sunday, 8:00-10:50am
The ultimate cross-training workshop-done up BOSU style! Learn a unique system for incorporating elements of strength, cardio, core, balance and agility into one full-body workout, with brand-new exercises that use minimal equipment and minimal space, but give MAXIMUM results! Take the versatility of the BOSU Balance Trainer to a whole new level and be prepared for a total-body meltdown!
301: Advanced Corrective Exercise
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 1.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.30, NSCA-CSCS 0.30, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Justin Price, MA
Time Block H - Sunday, 8:00-10:50am
This session is for the industry professional who has already been working with clients with movement dysfunctions and chronic pain for some time. This session features advanced corrective exercise techniques to help correct some of the more problematic imbalances that you may observe in your clients.
302: C.H.E.K Institute: Primal Pattern® Movement System
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 1.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.30, NSCA-CSCS 0.30, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Mark Stone
Time Block H - Sunday, 8:00-10:50am
Using principles from motor control research, the Primal Pattern Movement System uses seven basic patterns to condition the entire body. This interactive session will show you how to use these movement patterns (individually and combined) to produce a practically unlimited toolbox of exercises. Not only will you learn how to regress the patterns to make the exercises easier for deconditioned or rehabilitation clients, you'll also learn how to advance the exercises to increase the challenge for more skilled clients or athletes. Come and see just how flexible the system is!
303: Counting Reps to Counting Revenue
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 3.00, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 0.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00, WITS 3.00
Lecture presented by: Rachel Cosgrove, and Alwyn Cosgrove
Time Block H - Sunday, 8:00-10:50am
If you want to see how you can achieve success in the fitness industry by creating the business you want, the life you want and the freedom you want while still following your passion, this is the session for you! After successfully running their gym for over a decade, Rachel and Alwyn will let you in on their secrets to creating the same success they have achieved. Learn the strategies to make a six-figure income by working less, yet reach and change more lives. Find out the exact recipe to transition from being a passionate fitness trainer to being a successful fitness business owner.
304: MELT®: Overcoming the Dysfunction of Functional Training
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.30, NSCA-CSCS 0.30, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Sue Hitzmann, MS
Time Block H - Sunday, 8:00-10:50am
The human body is pretty smart! If there is weakness or pain, the body will find ways to compensate in order to accomplish the task at hand. If these compensated movements are repeated enough, we are then simply reinforcing dysfunctional patterns. By applying the MELT Method(r) you will see how you can help guide clients out of their dysfunctional patterns before embarking upon a functional training program.
305: Changing the Game
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Fraser Quelch
Time Block H - Sunday, 8:00-10:50am
Join us for an insightful look at why lifestyle-based disease is spreading at epidemic rates and why the vast majority of gym-goers don't achieve their goals. We'll also study the successes and failures of the fitness industry and examine the shortfalls evident in the current model. Take away some innovative ideas for you to apply right away to help change the game. In addition, you'll see how you can position your training to put a halt to this trend in order to make meaningful change in the lives of your students/clients.
306: The Cooper Fitness Center: Fundamentals of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CPT 0.30, NATABOC 3.00, NESTA 0.30, NETA 3.00, NFPT 3.00, NSCA-CPT 0.30, NSCA-CSCS 0.30, WITS 3.00
Workshop presented by: Lee Burton, PhD, and Carla Sottovia, PhD
Time Block H - Sunday, 8:00-10:50am
This session will focus on the fundamentals of movement patterns and a standardized screening process that will ultimately improve your client's functional capabilities. We will preview seven full-body movement pattern tests that when accurately applied, will allow you to evaluate movement pattern quality, identify limitations and asymmetries, and develop individualized corrective exercise programs to help your clients obtain/maintain healthy motion and enhanced performance.
310: BOSU® Elevation
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, AFAA 0.75, NASM-CPT 0.10, NATABOC 1.00, NESTA 0.10, NETA 1.00, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.10, NSCA-CSCS 0.10, WITS 1.00
Workshop presented by: Douglas Brooks, MS
Time Block I - Sunday, 11:00am-12:30pm
Elevate your workout with high-intensity training that focuses on speed, agility, explosive power and plyometrics. Using the BOSU Balance Trainer, the BOSU Stax risers, and incorporating variations in height and intensity, you will learn brand-new ways to supercharge your training and amplify your athleticism. Come prepared to be challenged with some advanced training techniques and break away from mainstream coaching! Repeated as session #101.
311: The Naked Athlete-Body-Weight Training (Full)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, AFAA 0.75, NASM-CPT 0.10, NATABOC 1.00, NESTA 0.10, NETA 1.00, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.10, NSCA-CSCS 0.10, WITS 1.00
Workshop presented by: Nick Tumminello
Time Block I - Sunday, 11:00am-12:30pm
No gym, no weights, no problem! Discover a multitude of new, fun and challenging body-weight exercises, all guaranteed to develop a rock solid core, a chiseled upper body, powerful legs and glutes, and a body that will outperform the competition. The Naked Athlete will show you how to develop a world-class functional strength and fat loss workout at a moment's notice-wherever you are!
312: Practical Approach to Postural Re-education
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, AFAA 0.75, NASM-CPT 0.10, NATABOC 1.00, NESTA 0.10, NETA 1.00, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.15, NSCA-CSCS 0.15, WITS 1.00
Workshop presented by: Shari Kalkstein
Time Block I - Sunday, 11:00am-12:30pm
This seminar will provide you with insight and understanding into some of the physical changes that occur in the spines of older adults. Actual exercises performed by older adults (ages 70+) will be viewed and discussed during the presentation portion, followed by a lab where attendees will practice and learn exercises, allowing them to immediately adopt and adapt these approaches for their clients.
