010: Schwinn® Cycling Instructor Training and Advanced Coaching Clinic

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.80, AEA 4.00, AFAA 7.00, NASM-CGT 0.90, NASM-CPT 0.00, NATABOC 0.80, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Lecture / Workshop presented by: Juliane Arney, and Jay Blahnik

Indoor cycling is still the rage, and now you have the opportunity to take the industry’s finest and most comprehensive indoor cycling course taught by Schwinn program creator Jay Blahnik. In this workshop, you will learn everything you need to know to become an indoor cycling instructor. Jay will lead you through bike fit, cycling physiology and mechanics, proper technique, the Schwinn Cycling Coaching Pyramid, class design, class scheduling and a power-packed workout. Lead Master Trainer Juliane Arney will be your coach for a bonus end-of-the-day ride to complete the Schwinn Cycling experience! Limited to 75 registrants

011: STOTT PILATES® V2 MAX Plus—How to Create a Maximum-Impact Pilates Program (Full)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.70, AEA 4.00, AFAA 6.00, NASM-CGT 0.80, NASM-CPT 0.80, NATABOC 0.70, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.70

Lecture / Workshop presented by: John Garey, MS, and PJ O'Clair

This all-day workshop offers a first look and comprehensive overview of STOTT PILATES’ latest creation, the new V2 Max Plus. Inspired by the demand for a highly versatile piece of Pilates equipment, this all-in-one system facilitates hundreds of exercises adding fun, challenge and variety to Pilates workouts. The session begins with a fundamental overview of the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles. Participants will learn countless essential- through advanced-level exercise combinations using the multiple V2 Max Plus components, work on matwork and Cadillac exercises using the mat converter, then move on to reformer and vertical frame-based repertoire ideas. We’ll share effective tips and tricks for cuing, modifying and correcting clients in group classes or private sessions. Ideal for seasoned Pilates instructors or for those who want to learn more about this popular mind-body fitness phenomenon. Limited to 30 registrants.

012: A Taste of Inner IDEA®: A Body-Mind Experience

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.50, AEA 4.00, AFAA 6.00, NASM-CGT 0.80, NASM-CPT 0.80, NATABOC 0.50, NFPT 1.00

Lecture / Workshop presented by: Billy Macagnone, Carla Hales, Emma Ledbetter, Lauren Eirk, Lawrence Biscontini, MA, Lorna Francis, PhD, Melanie Byford-Young, PT, Michael Christensen, Scott Cole, and Vincent Macagnone

Welcome to IDEA’s first “mini-Inner IDEA” preconference 1-day experience, intended to give you a taste of the full Inner IDEA event—a mindful multidimensional exploration of wellness. After an experiential opening address on the art of living in the present moment, you will be able to participate in three body-mind education tracks—Gyrotonic® exercises, yoga and Pilates—offered in three separate time periods (you can stay with one track for all three or jump back and forth). The day will culminate with an inspiring tai chi experience. Note: This preconference session is designed to create an immersion experience of body-mind modalities, in a distinctly different environment than the rest of the IDEA World Fitness Convention. (Participation is limited to 150 people.)

013: Critical Skills for Personal Training and Group Exercise Directors—Inspirational Leadership and

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.50, AEA 4.00, AFAA 6.00, NASM-CGT 0.80, NASM-CPT 0.80, NATABOC 0.50, NFPT 1.00

Lecture presented by: Alex McMillan, Mary Bratcher, MA, Shannon Fable, Sherri McMillan, MS, Amy Boone Thompson, Tony Tamules, Nicki Anderson, and Linda Freeman

Managing a team of group fitness instructors or personal trainers can be challenging, to say the least. This preconference offering will delve into the topics that are most common to managers of both groups, as well as provide individual breakout sessions in order for each manager to get information that is specific to the group he/she is currently leading. To enhance the experience, IDEA has arranged a special lunch hour that is designed for networking and just plain fun. You’ll walk away with great ideas to encourage team building and staff networking at home. We invite owners, managers and aspiring directors to take part in this special preconference offering. In addition, IDEA is happy to announce that each participant will receive a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION upon the conclusion of this special day. Note: Box lunch provided.

014: Compliance Coaching

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.60, AEA 2.50, AFAA 6.00, NASM-CGT 0.80, NASM-CPT 0.80, NATABOC 0.60, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Lecture presented by: Susan Block-Vezina, Tiffany Crate, MS, and Jim Gavin, PhD

Would you like your clients to take more responsibility for their results? Do you want to elevate your income while working less? Isn't it time you learned how to integrate proven coaching methods into your practice?

IDEA introduces a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION in compliance coaching, presented in conjunction with The Association of Fitness by Phone® Coaches, the leaders in fitness phone coaching. Proven to increase exercise compliance to 75-90%, compliance coaching has been scientifically researched for over 24 years by Stanford University, The Cooper Institute and scores of other renowned research institutions.

Learn how compliance coaching leverages personal trainers' existing skill sets and provides the tools to shift from trainer-efficacy to self-efficacy. Learn how to apply these new coaching skills in a hands-on environment from leading coaching experts. Finally, learn the business strategies to incorporate these skills into your current practice and maximize your earning potential. If you want to significantly impact compliance and results for your clients, earn more while working less and attract new clients, compliance coaching is the next level for you.

10:00am - 12 Noon Bridging the Gap from Trainer to Coach
Susan Block-Vezina and Tiffany Crate, MS

Discover how to make a seamless transition from instructor to coach and increase client results and compliance up to 900% with the three, research based Compliance Coaching Systems.

12 Noon - 1:00pm
Eat and Greet (bring your lunch)
Informal Q and A with the presenters

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Build Your Coaching Tool Box for Optimum Success
Jim Gavin, Ph.D., Susan Block-Vezina, Tiffany Crate M.S.

Learn specific coaching tools from three highly successful coaching programs: Lifestyle Fitness Coaching, Fitness by Phone® and Intuitive Eating

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Coaching for Profitability
Susan Block-Vezina and Tiffany Crate M.S.

Learn how to leverage your position as a fitness professional to make coaching a profitable, stand alone, fee-based service

 

015: A World of Water: Water~Basics

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.80, AEA 6.50, AFAA 6.00, NASM-CGT 0.90, NASM-CPT 0.90, NATABOC 0.80, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.80, NSCA-CSCS 0.80

Lecture / Workshop presented by: Katharine McLarty, Yoko Holcombe, Bethany Diamond, and Kenneth Baldwin

Water training is not just for the aged and infirmed. It can be a significant form of training for amateur and professional athletes, active boomers who want to step up their training without the impact associated with many forms of land training and former swimmers who want an intensified workout. Learn how to create programming that is a step above the familiar—and watch their fitness take a new direction. This special preconference session truly has something for everyone. IDEA is happy to offer two distinct tracks of study, please read below to find the track that most suits your needs. Put the FUN into the fundamentals with this day-long concentrated workshop. First, you will learn the basics as they pertain to the properties of water and how they are utilized for effective training. Next, you will learn a simple system for developing classes that will challenge a wide variety of participants. Finally, you will have the opportunity to put this newly acquired information to the test. Beware! This is not aquatic dance…it is water fitness!

016: A World of Water: Water~Intensified (Full)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.80, AEA 6.50, AFAA 6.00, NASM-CGT 0.90, NASM-CPT 0.90, NATABOC 0.80, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.80, NSCA-CSCS 0.80

Lecture / Workshop presented by: Yoko Holcombe, Kenneth Baldwin, Katharine McLarty, and Bethany Diamond

Water training is not just for the aged and infirmed. It can be a significant form of training for amateur and professional athletes, active boomers who want to step up their training without the impact associated with many forms of land training and former swimmers who want an intensified workout. Learn how to create programming that is a step above the familiar—and watch their fitness take a new direction. This special preconference session truly has something for everyone. IDEA is happy to offer two distinct tracks of study, please read below to find the track that most suits your needs. Experienced Instructors: If you want to challenge yourself and your students, then you have come to the right place. In this 8-hour course of study, you will be exposed to the many methods/techniques that are guaranteed to bring greater intensity to your water fitness classes. Your students won’t have the time, or the breath, to trade recipes and tell stories about their children once you learn new methods for creating productive, progressive class formats. Empower yourself as an instructor, and empower your students to embrace new formats that truly train their bodies and keeps them mentally engaged in the water. Limited to 25 registrants for each track

017: Function Litmus Test and the Science of Tweakology

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.60, AEA 4.00, AFAA 6.00, NASM-CGT 0.60, NASM-CPT 0.60, NATABOC 0.60, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.60, NSCA-CSCS 0.60

Lecture/Demo presented by: Chuck Wolf, MS

This course will delve into the true characteristics of human motion and definitively address the criteria that make an activity or movement pattern functional. Too often fitness professionals use the term “functional” without addressing the issues of integrated movement. Participants will be exposed to the following concepts and learn how they interface with functional integrated movement.

018: FIT4MOM Presented by Stroller Strides®

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.60, AEA 4.00, AFAA 6.00, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.70, NATABOC 0.60, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.60, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Lecture / Workshop presented by: Lisa Druxman, MA, Farel Hruska, Hannah Sansone, Jen Weck, and Jan Weck

Stroller Strides is proud to present Fit4Mom, an educational symposium designed to bring fitness professionals the latest research and expertise for the pre- and postnatal client. Build on your foundation of knowledge so that you can specialize in this growing population. Gain a solid understanding of the guidelines, learn new exercises and meet other fitness professionals in this niche market. Learn how to develop a new business entity by specializing in pre- and postnatal fitness.

100: Queer Eye for a Step Guy (Full)

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Workout presented by: George Dovas

Are you still teaching L-steps and hammer steps in your step classes? If you answered yes, then your classes need a makeover. This workshop examines the “modern” approach to building and teaching stylized choreography. From fashion to design, culture and grooming, this workshop covers everything you need in order to make your step classes fabulous. Things just keep getting better!

101: Are You Ready to Zumba®? (Full)

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Workout presented by: Koh Herlong, Beto Perez, and Jani Roberts

Zumba is the fitness phenomenon that is taking the world by storm! It is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness experience! The routines feature aerobic fitness with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy-to-follow dance steps. Repeated as session #235.

102: Having a Ball with ABC (Full)

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Workout presented by: Patrick Goudeau

Amazing ball choreography…a cardio ball workout! Experience the joy of being a kid again as we review your 1 2 3s along with your A B Cs! The stability ball has never been so effective and so much fun! But remember, this is all cardio. So get ready to bounce and have a ball with this incredible workout!

103: Pumping Nothing (Full)

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Workout presented by: Alex McMillan

If you’re like most personal trainers and group fitness instructors, you often don’t have a lot of equipment to choose from when designing muscle conditioning workouts. Join us in a workout that will teach you a variety of exercises for the lower body, upper body and core using absolutely no equipment at all.

104: BODYJAM® by Les Mills (Standby Only)

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Workout presented by: Kili Marti

Come and enjoy the sensation of dance. BODYJAM is an addictive fusion of the latest dance styles and the hottest new sounds. Different dance styles are featured, with each section including a rehearsal phase for mastering the moves for a “dance-your-heart-out” performance! Move with attitude in this 60-minute class. So grab a friend, get front and center and get high on the feeling of dance.

105: Strip Bar by Crunch®

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Workout presented by: Marie Forleo

Welcome to happy hour! If you’ve tried Striptease aerobic workouts, this will take you to the next level. This workout blends one part “body bar” for strength and toning ... with two parts of a sassy cardio routine. Get ready to become a strong lean sensual machine. Cool props will be given to you in this Crunch exclusive!

106: ChiRunning (Full)

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Workout presented by: Danny Dreyer

Experience ChiRunning and learn a technique that focuses on posture, injury prevention and energy-efficient running. This workout begins with a very short theory segment, which is then followed by the actual workout, where participants will have the opportunity to practice the technique outdoors. The session ends with a short question and answer period.

107: Cycle Karaoke by Crunch® (Full)

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Workout presented by: Buddy Macuha

Step up to the stage, get on a bike, and start singing! Cycle Karaoke brings the love of singing to the world of indoor cycling. You’ll sing your favorite songs from the past and present while pedaling to a steady beat. Compete against other performers, then be crowned Cycle Karaoke Champion. Will it be you? Repeated as session #209.

108: Gyrokinesis® Group (Full)

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Workout presented by: Billy Macagnone

GYROTONIC® exercises AND GYROKINESIS® are making a big entrance this year at IDEA World Fitness Convention®. They’ll have their own room throughout the event so you can easily use the equipment and try both entry-level classes, which will be repeated during the convention. Find out why GYROTONIC equipment and training is being used worldwide in fitness, sports and rehabilitation centers by people of all ages. Repeated as session #210 and 513.

109: MVe™ Hard Core (Full)

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Workout presented by: Clare Dunphy

Experience a challenging workout that incorporates upper body conditioning using hand weights, with lower body and core conditioning on the MVe™ Fitness Chair. Get the best of both worlds in this total-body workout guaranteed to make you sweat. BYOM

The Reunion Cocktail Party at the Stingaree Restaurant & Nightclub

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Join us at San Diego’s hottest nightclub, Stingaree. The Rooftop Oasis has been reserved for IDEA’s exclusive Reunion Cocktail Party. With lush greenery surrounding you and the night sky above, the Oasis is the perfect place to relax or have a casual conversation with IDEA presenters, VIPs and conference attendees. Skip the red velvet rope and be treated like a VIP, there will be no waiting to enjoy San Diego hottest club. When our party is over, step around the main bar onto Stingaree’s dance floor and party all night!

200: Learn to Surf (Full)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 0.00, AFAA 3.00, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.00, NASN 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workshop presented by: Dan Mori, Fulcrum Surf School Instructors, and Fulcrom Surf School Instructors

You have always wanted to try, but you just haven’t done it.Well, here’s your chance to take the plunge. Surf at beautiful, historic Del Mar Beach where Dan Mori, veteran instructor and owner of Fulcrum Surf School, and his team will guide your every step. Soon you’ll be paddling out, poppin’ up, dropping in and shredding down the line! (Okay, maybe not, but we can almost guarantee that you WILL STAND UP and ride a wave.) Ocean safety, wave dynamics and surfing etiquette will also be taught. All surf instructors are CPR and First Aid certified. Note: Class size limited to 20 people to maintain a student/teacher ratio of 3:1.Wetsuits and soft foam surfboards will be provided. Basic swimming skills required. It is highly recommended that you take session #157 on the convention program.

200A: Learn to Surf

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 0.00, AFAA 3.00, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.00, NASN 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Fun presented by: Dan Mori, and Fulcrum Surf School Instructors

201: Triathlon Training for Everyone (Full)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 0.00, AFAA 3.00, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.00, NASN 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workshop presented by: Lenita Anthony, MA, and Dan Rock

If you’ve thought about doing a triathlon before, what better place than San Diego—birthplace of the sport and home to some of the world’s top pros! Enjoy the natural beauty of the area as you participate in a “race-like” experience that will give you the confidence you need to compete in the upcoming triathlon season. This workshop will take you through a super-short swim-bike-run course, as you are guided by top area coaches and seasoned veterans of the sport. Learn open-water entry and exit techniques, transition tips, running and cycling secrets, equipment/clothing choices, and lots more. You’ll have some serious fun and leave with some serious motivation. Note: Fees include transportation, equipment and safety gear. Please bring: SPD cleats or hard-sole shoes, rash guard, cap and goggles.

202: Laugh Your Abs Off! (Standby Only)

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Workout presented by: Mike Morris, Stephanie Morris, and Tim Wilkins

You are in for a treat! This class is sure to give you an amazing core workout! First, you’ll be guided through a carefully planned and progressive workout that will challenge the muscles of the back, front and everything in between. Add to that the individual stylings of a professional comedian, and walk away with a boatload of exercises (and jokes) that will keep your classes entertained for weeks.

203: Power Systems®: The Bar Necessities (Standby Only)

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Workout presented by: Aileen Sheron

Get a complete cardio and strength training workout, all in one shot! Utilizing the weighted bar throughout the entire program, the class incorporates both functional and traditional resistance techniques, along with balance, agility and cardio drills. This nonstop interval workout will lift your bar work to new heights!

204: Steptease

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Workout presented by: Yoav Avidar

If you were to take off one piece at a time, from top to bottom, layer by layer, leaving only the bare essentials... you would end up with a few simple base moves and a pile of great ideas. What did you think we meant? Join us for a strip... we mean step session that will make you even wanna take...your hat off!

205: INTENSuality (Standby Only)

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Workout presented by: Jeff McMullen

INTENSUality, inspired by burlesque, is a synergistic blend of choreography segments seamlessly woven together between blocks of muscle conditioning work using your own body weight as resistance. While many class offerings are themed around interval-based formats utilizing weights and equipment, INTENSuality relies simply on the body as the mode of stimulus.

206: Hip-Hop by Culture Shock (Standby Only)

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Workout presented by: Angie Bunch

The Culture Shock workout is a cardio hip-hop class designed to embrace all levels of ability. Try this class, which is loaded with fresh, fun street choreography and taught in a style that relates to all.

207: Schwinn® Cycling: This Ride Rocks! The Workout (Standby Only)

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Workout presented by: Christine D'Ercole

Hit the hills, power the sprints, chase down the competition and learn firsthand the definition of the word “endurance.” This ride has it all and this ride rocks! Solid Schwinn Cycling principles, top-notch coaching and awesome tunes make this a master class to remember.

400A: Kayaking - La Jolla Cove (Full)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 1.00, AFAA 2.00, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.00, NASN 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

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400: Kayaking—La Jolla Cove (Full)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 1.00, AFAA 2.00, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.00, NASN 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

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Experience amazing views and abundant wildlife while kayaking! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. If you can ride a bike, you can paddle a kayak! This is a guided, 2-hour kayak tour to the gorgeous La Jolla Sea Caves and through the fascinating marine paradise of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. Seals, sea lions and sometimes dolphins are often spotted. End the tour with a wonderful ride through the gentle waves of La Jolla Shores—such a blast! Note: Fees include transportation, equipment and safety gear. Bus departs San Diego Marriott at 6:15am and returns at approximately 9:15am. Minimum class size: 10 people.

401: Biking—La Jolla (Full)

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Start at the TOP of Mt. Soledad with stunning 360° views of San Diego and then zip down the thrilling 3.5-mile descent. Tour some of San Diego’s most prestigious and quaint neighborhoods, including La Jolla, Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. On the return, you’ll stop to take in the fun at La Jolla’s own seal rookery at the Children’s Pool. Note: Cost includes transportation, bike and all safety gear. Please wear hard-sole shoes (pedals are cages). Bus departs San Diego Marriott at 6:15am and returns at approximately 9:15am. Minimum class size: 10 people.

402: Sea and Sand Boot Camp—La Jolla

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Be prepared to hit the sand and surf as you turn scenic La Jolla Shores and Kellogg Park into your own boot camp. This fast-paced challenge, led by certified personal trainer Ryan Halvorson, will have you yelling “HOOAH” as you test your strength, agility, coordination and endurance, both in and out of the water. Bring a towel, sunscreen and appropriate attire as you will get wet. No swimming is required. Note: Bus departs San Diego Marriott at 6:15am and returns at approximately 9:15am.Minimum class size: 10 people.

403: New School Stability Ball Training

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.20, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.20, NSCA-CSCS 0.20

Workshop presented by: Douglas Brooks, MS, and Candice Copeland-Brooks

Experience the next generation of ball training with the BOSU® Ballast Ball. The multidirectional load creates a weighted stability ball that incorporates audible, visual and kinesthetic references to make total body training more versatile, more effective and FUN! Learn new exercises and drills that will keep you and your clients ahead of the rest in functional training. Stability ball training just got better!

404: Stiletto Strength by Crunch®

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.00, NASN 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workout presented by: Marie Forleo, and Lisa Wheeler

B.Y.O.H.—Bring Your Own Heels and strut your stuff runway style in this calf-boosting, posture-building, cat-walking diva class.

405: Step Celebration!

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.00, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workshop presented by: Fred Hoffman, MEd

Party on the step in honor of IDEA’s 25th anniversary! To celebrate this milestone, Fred has created 25 user-friendly, eight-count combinations especially for you! Filled with a variety of festive, dynamic, easy-to-teach and ready-to-use step combos, this session is a guaranteed fun time for everyone!

406: Contact Boxing Fundamentals (Full)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.20, NASN 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NSCA-CPT 0.20, NSCA-CSCS 0.20

Workshop presented by: Albert Isordia

This workshop covers all the skills necessary to develop an exciting workout program utilizing the time-tested concepts of the most conditioned athletes in the world. Jump rope warm-ups, proper stance and footwork, speed and power drills, and attack and evasion skills will be covered. In addition, you will be properly coached on how to safely and effectively use one of the most important tools used in boxing, the punch mitts.

407: BODYVIVE™ by Les Mills

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.00, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workshop presented by: Lynne Brick, and Susan Laney

BODYVIVE is the low-impact group fitness workout that lets you choose just how hard you work. Using the VIVE balls, tubes and optional hand weights, you’re talked step-by-step through the entire class by a skilled instructor, all while listening to uplifting and inspiring music. Best of all, you finish feeling thoroughly rejuvenated and fizzing with energy.

408: DanceBody BOOGIE! (Standby Only)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.00, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workshop presented by: Juliane Arney

A formula to make you sweat, while shakin’ it without regret. The fastest hour in the gym, to get you feelin’ sexy-slim. Simple steps. High energy. Awesome songs. Variety. It’s cardio, c’mon you’ll see! We won’t just dance…we’ll BOOGIE. Learn to bring dance to everyone!

600: Drums Alive™—Power Beats (Standby Only)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.00, NASN 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workshop presented by: Carrie Ekins, MA

Enter a new dimension of fitness. Feel and experience the pulsating rhythms, dynamic movements and powerful percussions of this new and unique high-energy dance rhythmical workshop. Drums Alive combines traditional aerobic movements with the powerful beat and rhythms of drums. It is a workout for the body, mind and spirit! Break the rules, open the door and enter the new dimension of fitness.

601: Cross-Continental Step (Standby Only)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.00, NASN 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workshop presented by: Steve Boedt, George Dovas, and Rob Glick

This is a no-holds-barred advanced step workshop, letting go and going for it with crazy counts, wild blends and imaginative moves. No rules, no parents and no clothes…just kidding, but we will have lots of fun!

602: Bring It On! The Sequel (Full)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.00, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workshop presented by: Shannon Fable, and Jeff McMullen

Back by popular demand! Year 2 promises to be two times the fun and two times the work. Join this dynamic duo, both former collegiate cheerleaders, to learn the secret to cardio, conditioning and core the cheerleader way. Combine funky dance routines, jumps, plyometrics, unique partner strength moves, dynamic balance challenges straight from stunt camp, and a flexibility segment sure to leave you ready to do the splits. No experience required! Short skirts optional.

603: Zumba®—The Next Step! (Standby Only)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.00, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workshop presented by: Koh Herlong, Beto Perez, and Jani Roberts

If you thought the basics were fun, wait until you spice it up with more advanced techniques. You’ll be amazed at how simple and natural it is to incorporate “the next step.” Even if you missed the basic class, everyone can still enjoy this fun, dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

604: Schwinn® Cycling: High Performance Training (Full)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.20, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workshop presented by: Jay Blahnik

A revised and updated version of Schwinn Cycling’s most popular topic, this session takes a fresh look at the science behind intense athletic training, heart rate monitor training, interval training, periodization, and recovery workouts. Learn how each of these methods affect your ability to train and get results. Discover why some people respond well to intense training, while others do not. This session just may change the way you think about high performance training! Session repeated as #411.

605: Schwinn® Cycling: Strong, Stretched and Centered for Cyclists (Full)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.20, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Workshop presented by: Helen Vanderburg

Cyclists, from the recreational to the elite, are plagued with chronic aches and pains caused by poor mobility, lack of flexibility and muscular imbalance. This session addresses the specific strength and flexibility needs of indoor and outdoor cyclists, and shows you how to incorporate the industry’s most progressive stretching and strengthening techniques into your workouts. This workshop does NOT include a ride. Session repeated as #296. BYOM

606: Balancing Work, Self and Relationships (Standby Only)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 2.00, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.20, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00

Lecture presented by: Mary Bratcher, MA

High energy, drive and passion are the hallmarks of outstanding fitness professionals. However, these characteristics are also what make you vulnerable to overwork and fatigue. In order to maintain interest in your career it is important to have balance in all areas of life. This session supplies techniques for creating a healthy work/life balance, avoiding personal pitfalls and preventing burnout.

607: The Female Chain Reaction: Core Conversion Integration, Part 2

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 2.00, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.20, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.20, NSCA-CSCS 0.20

Lecture presented by: Christina Christie, PT

Part 2 in a two-part series. As a continuum, your female clients’ biomechanical health will greatly benefit from your full understanding of the Female Chain Reaction. In this lecture, you will learn about how pregnancy influences the pelvic core neuromuscular system, how incontinence may limit your clients’ ability to exercise, a core conversion program for the female client, and how to apply these techniques to a variety of populations and ages.

608: Power Eating for Better Performance (Standby Only)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 2.00, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.20, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.20, NSCA-CSCS 0.20

Lecture presented by: Fabio Comana, MA, MS

The nutrition industry is a $75.4 billion industry with $15.6-billion spent on sports nutrition. Do we need supplements or can we achieve performance benefits through nutritional strategies with our regular diets? This session discusses the power of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and hydration to improve performance, and provides you with strategies you can use to help your clients.

609: GRAVITY®:: Youth Series (Standby Only)

CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.00, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.20, NSCA-CSCS 0.20

Workshop presented by: Tricia Alker, and Elizabeth Leeds, DPT

Experience how kids and teens can have fun staying fit with special programming on GTS®. Featuring two exciting, age-specific 30-minute resistance training workouts—Secret Circuit for ages 7–11 and Sports Circuit for ages 12–15. Secret Circuit uses an interactive card game to engage kids’ interest and teach them about the location and function of muscle groups and exercise movements. Sports Circuit focuses on team play and the desire to achieve personal bests, linking exercises to sports activities with both strength and endurance challenges.