2007 IDEA World Fitness Convention
The IDEA World Fitness Convention has always been an event that moves fitness professionals to the depths of their hearts and inspires their passion to help others. This year's gathering was just that and more. With over 7,000 people from over 50 countries, we came together to learn, grow and set new directions for the future.
We hope to see you in Las Vegas on July 8 - 12, 2008.
2007 Highlights:
Check out the photos, videos and blogs from this year's San Diego, California IDEA World Convention.
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2007 Photos
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2007 Videos
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2007 Daily Blogs
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Quotes From our Members:
"I have returned from the World Fitness Convention and am already reaching into my new toolbox of exercises with a replenished philosophy and as a better trainer than I was before I attended this event. Thank you for the hard work invested in a fantastic convention."
Lori Rede, IDEA member
"Thank you so much for continuing to have the IDEA conferences year after year. The 25th anniversary celebration was amazing; I can't imagine what the 50th celebration will be like!"
Kim Miller, IDEA Presenter and Member
Sessions
All Sessions
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
Thursday, 7:45am-5:00pm
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
Thursday, 11:00am-5:00pm
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
Thursday, 10:00am-5:00pm
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
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
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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Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
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
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
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
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
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
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
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
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
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
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
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.
Thursday
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
Thursday, 9:00am-6:30pm
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
Thursday, 9:30am-5:30pm
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
Thursday, 9:00am-5:35pm
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
Thursday, 9:00am-5:20pm
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
Thursday, 10:00am-5:00pm
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
Thursday, 7:45am-5:00pm
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
Thursday, 7:45am-5:00pm
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
Thursday, 11:00am-5:00pm
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
Thursday, 10:00am-5:00pm
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.
Friday
110: STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Interval Training (Full)
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Workout presented by: John Garey, MS
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
Learn to challenge and motivate your clients using innovative and simple jumpboard combinations, separated by intervals of upper and lower body strength and flexibility exercises. This ultimate cardio and strength interval class challenges your core and total body strength and elevates your heart rate while focusing on proper jumping technique.
111: Balanced Body University: Athletic Reformer (Full)
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Workout presented by: Leslee Bender
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
The reformer is a great way to train for athletic activities of all kinds. The athletic reformer workout will help you improve core stability, upper and lower body strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. BYOM
112: Zen-Fit (Full)
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Workout presented by: Young Ho Kim
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
A new dimension in fitness, this unique class explores the healing, fluid movements of qigong and the power and passion of akido-bokata. Learn a flowing, breathing “kata” designed to improve concentration, awareness and focus. Experience the blend of yin and yang, the hard and the soft. Affirmation, meditation, relaxation and techniques from “Red Dragon” end this energizing class. BYOM
113: Qigong Wake-Up Call! (Full)
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Workout presented by: Scott Cole
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
For you early risers, start the day outdoors (weather permitting) as Scott Cole leads you through a beautiful 30-minute medley of energizing ancient qigong exercises. Designed to integrate your body, mind and spirit and get your “chi” flowing, it will enhance your overall IDEA experience. BYOM
114: YogaFit® for Transformation (Full)
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Workout presented by: Beth Shaw
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
Ever wonder how to seamlessly integrate some of the more traditional aspects of yoga into your yoga fitness classes? We will explore philosophy, yoga sutras, mantras, poses, chakras and more. All will be seamlessly integrated into one class centered around a transformational theme. BYOM
115: Schwinn® Cycling: Ultimate Time Trial Workout (Full)
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Workout presented by: Keli Roberts
Time Block A+ - Friday, 7:00-8:15am (Special Time)
Your opponent: the clock. Your goal: a personal record. Your intensity: high-end endurance. Come test your legs and lungs in a simulation of cycling’s most challenging competition. Don’t miss your chance to ride with a champion cyclist through an authentic time trial challenge where the road is flat, the pace intense, and the only rider you can count on is you.
116: Schwinn® Cycling: Sprint Distance Triathlon—The Workout (Full)
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Workout presented by: Bethany Diamond
Time Block A+ - Friday, 7:00-8:15am (Special Time)
One of the fastest growing recreational sports in the world is the sprint distance triathlon. In this high-intensity class, you will race in the bike portion of a real sprint distance tri! This class includes age-group competition, timed transitions and a medal ceremony! You’ll be inspired to create cycling classes that encourage your students to enter their first race and prepare them to do their best!
117: Pilates 50/50 (Full)
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Workout presented by: Ana Caban
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
This unique workout combines Pilates principles with standing work to strengthen and sculpt the entire lower body, then progresses to complementary matwork. Experience the 4 base moves and a progression model to create choreography for your own standing workout.
118: Gliding
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Workout presented by: Mindy Mylrea
Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
Come experience the latest and greatest in total body strength training. By using gliding discs, you can turn traditional exercises into smooth, consistent, flowing patterns for unparalleled success. Who knew such a simple concept could produce such graceful power! 119: Everyday FIT
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Time Block A - Friday, 7:00-8:00am
Everyday FIT on the ball will have your spirits soaring as you rock and roll into fitness. The action-packed cardio ball segment will get your heart pumping with challenging total body strength work that emphasizes core training. This calorie burning, muscle-conditioning program will give you the fit, healthy body you want in a workout that feels like play!
Saturday
208: Schwinn® Cycling: This Ride Rocks! The Workout (Full)
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Workout presented by: James Gekko
Time Block E - Saturday, 7:00-8:00am
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.
209: Cycle Karaoke by Crunch®
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Workout presented by: Buddy Macuha
Time Block E - Saturday, 7:00-8:00am
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 #107.
210: Gyrokinesis® Group (Standby Only)
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Workout presented by: Emma Ledbetter
Time Block E - Saturday, 7:00-8:00am
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 sessions #108 and 513.
211: MVe™ Vertical Lift Off (Full)
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Workout presented by: Zoey Trap, MSc
Time Block E - Saturday, 7:00-8:00am
Combine MVe Fitness Chair exercises and balance challenges for a workout that develops strength from the inside out. Quiet your mind and explore the awareness of stability developed on the chair and translated to functional standing patterns. BYOM
212: STOTT PILATES® Intensifying Essential Reformer (Full)
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Workout presented by: PJ O'Clair
Time Block E - Saturday, 7:00-8:00am
Take STOTT PILATES Essential Reformer exercises to a higher level of intensity and experience variety and a “stepped-up” pace. By increasing the speed and flow of the exercise sequences and modifying the existing repertoire to increase muscular and cardiovascular endurance, you will see how you can inspire clients who may not be ready for an intermediate reformer program. Prerequisite: STOTT PILATES Essential Reformer workshop AND previous experience teaching or studying Pilates reformer exercises.
213: Balanced Body University: Reformer to Music (Full)
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Workout presented by: M Valentin
Time Block E - Saturday, 7:00-8:00am
Experience the unique flow of a choreographed reformer class. Classical exercises are combined with contemporary variations to turn a single exercise into a flowing movement combination. Each choreographed segment is set to a specific song selection to create an inspiring and energizing class. BYOM
214: STOTT PILATES® Superior Balance (Full)
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Workout presented by: John Garey, MS
Time Block E - Saturday, 7:00-8:00am
This workout is the highest level of difficulty of the stability ball workouts, providing maximum challenge to strength, balance and stability by styling ball exercises on the intermediate reformer repertoire. Cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness are also covered.
215: Yoga Groove—Live Drums (Full)
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Workout presented by: Benjamin Black, and Misty Tripoli
Time Block E - Saturday, 7:00-8:00am
The groove of yoga, with live drums playing soothing and evocative tribal rhythms, set the atmosphere for you to unwind and expand. Be transported into the rich world of vinyasa-style yoga and heart-expanding dance movements. Find your groove in yoga, connecting mind, body and spirit. Gorgeous choreography and Misty’s positive, signature message are interlaced throughout. Leave with an open heart and a rejuvenated spirit. BYOM
216: Martial Cardio Dance: Disco Dojo (Full)
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Workout presented by: Scott Cole
Time Block E - Saturday, 7:00-8:00am
Blending a medley of martial arts with dance for the ultimate cardio workout, Scott pulls out all the stops in this Disco Dojo, where ninja meets funk, tae kwon do meets salsa, kickboxing meets jazz and where “bob and weave” are not hairstyles. Mambo, kick and punch your way through an array of fun moves to great music in this action-packed 1-hour workout! BYOM
217: Takin’ it to the Streets
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 0.00, AFAA 2.50, 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: Jennifer Renfroe
Time Block E-1- - Saturday, 7:00-10:00am (Special Time)
Group, unit, crew, squad, band or troop—people working together as a team! Sports conditioning and team training have never been so popular or fun! Work in teams of four to overcome an obstacle course set in the beautiful waterfront setting of San Diego Bay. This equipment-free workshop will teach you teamwork while providing a great cardio and strength workout that is pure heart-pounding fun!
Sunday
409: LiveMotion by Freemotion™ (Standby Only)
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: Annette Lang, MS, and Robert Sherman
Time Block I - Sunday, 7:30-9:20am
Feel great and look even better. LiveMotion will allow you to experience the distinction of natural, three-dimensional movement patterns. With an emphasis on core, balance and stability, help your clients strengthen and lengthen to not only feel good inside but look great outside. By incorporating Reebok Professional Studio products and the Freemotion iTonic whole body vibration platform, this circuit training session is sure to challenge your stability, strength, speed, agility and more.
410: ChiWalking® Clinic (Standby Only)
CECs/CEUs: AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.20
Workshop presented by: Danny Dreyer
Time Block I - Sunday, 7:30-9:20am
This ChiWalking clinic emphasizes good walking technique and injury prevention. You’ll learn proper posture, and how to strengthen your core and improve your balance while walking. You’ll learn how to convert a walking program to a daily mindful practice, with all the benefits of yoga, meditation, Pilates and tai chi.
411: Schwinn® Cycling: High Performance Training (Standby Only)
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: Jay Blahnik
Time Block I - Sunday, 7:30-9:20am
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! Repeated as session #604.
412: Schwinn® Cycling: Cycle Sculpt (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: Mindy Mylrea
Time Block I - Sunday, 7:30-9:20am
Looking for an authentic, convenient and safe way to include a strength component in your cycling workout? Cycle Sculpt will show you how to use low-cost equipment and the space around your bike to integrate an effective strength component into your classes! Learn to cleverly use limited space and an interval format to create powerful strength sets that not only round out your cycling workout, but help balance some of cycling’s mechanical stresses. Repeated as session #447.
413: El Poder de la Comunicación by Keiser (In Spanish)
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: Lluis Noguer Callejon
Time Block I - Sunday, 7:30-9:20am
Aprende de la mano de uno de los mejores comunicadores en el mundo del ciclismo indoor, como conseguir gracias a una correcta comunicación el éxito total de tus clases. Lluis te guiará a conseguir el objetivo que todo instructor desea, ser un buen instructor!
414: GO FAST! (Standby Only)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.20, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.20, NSCA-CSCS 0.20
Workshop presented by: Katharine McLarty
Time Block I - Sunday, 7:30-9:20am
Bring out the athlete in everyone! Train all your athletes (weekend warriors included) in this high-intensity, low-impact environment. Help your athletes develop lightning quickness, explosive power, agility and 3-D coordination to enhance their sport performance. Sports-specific skills will also be examined. Game on!
415: Hot Topics in Sports Nutrition Research
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 2.00, AFAA 2.00, NASM-CPT 0.20, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.20, NSCA-CSCS 0.20
Lecture presented by: Aileen Sheron, and Jenna Bell-Wilson, PhD, RD, LD
Time Block I - Sunday, 7:30-9:20am
The world of sports nutrition research is steadily moving forward, identifying performance-enhancing strategies and improving the recommendations for an athlete’s diet. The challenge is staying current with all of the latest investigations. This session will review the hot areas of sports nutrition research and discuss the controversies and greatest findings. Attendees will leave able to update their clients and remain on the cutting edge of nutrition in sport.
416: Everything You Want to Know About Fat, AND MORE! (Standby Only)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 2.00, 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: Len Kravitz, PhD
Time Block I - Sunday, 7:30-9:20am
This profoundly researched presentation will cover numerous topics, including the purposes of fat in the human body, the role of fat for energy production and in athletic performance, fat metabolism, unique gender differences in fat metabolism, current health issues with fat and the countless myths and misconceptions about fat. Each participant will gain many practical and meaningful applications about fat from this well-balanced, informative and comprehensive presentation.
417: Golf Conditioning: Program for Profit
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 2.00, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.20, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00
Lecture presented by: Maureen Hagan, PT
Time Block I - Sunday, 7:30-9:20am
Golf has become the fastest growing recreational sport in North America. Once a quiet and social game, golf is now a recognized sport that requires players to be highly fit. The time and money spent by amateurs could be better invested if players knew how to train for golf. Learn how to develop, promote and implement a 6-week golf conditioning program. Provide for your present clientele, attract new clients and increase your profits with this custom-designed program.
418: Gyrotonic® Group (Standby Only)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, 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: Billy Macagnone
Time Block I - Sunday, 7:30-9:20am
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 sessions #144, 174, 244, 273, 304, 455 and 484
Monday
610: 12-Month Marketing: For Fitness Directors (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: Sherri McMillan, MS
Time Block M - Monday, 7:30-9:20am
Do you always feel you’re frantically trying to come up with a marketing initiative that is easy to implement and worth the effort? If you’re like most managers, you’re rushing to finalize all the details of the next strategy that will entice clients to try out your services. Now there is a step-by-step, 12-month marketing strategy with all the detailed action steps you need to succeed. A can’t miss for managers and entrepreneurs.
611: The “WOW” Factor (Full)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 2.00, NASM-CGT 0.20, NASM-CPT 0.20, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00
Lecture presented by: Krista Popowych, BHK
Time Block M - Monday, 7:30-9:20am
Do you have what it takes to create a “wow” workout experience for your participants? In this lecture we will identify the key components of instructor excellence and learn what is needed to go from being a good instructor to being a great instructor. Walk away with the tools and techniques of instructor excellence; plus receive “wow” advice from some of the best fitness instructors from around the world.
612: Movement, Not Muscles: A Multi-Planar Approach to Training (Standby Only)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.20, AEA 1.00, AFAA 1.50, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.20, NATABOC 0.20, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.20, NSCA-CSCS 0.20
Workshop presented by: Fraser Quelch
Time Block M - Monday, 7:30-9:20am
The body knows only movement, not muscle. Challenge the staples of traditional program organization and move your training to a new level. This revolutionary workshop takes the elemental value of functional training and puts it into practice. Learn a complete functional movement training approach that will increase results, reduce injuries and develop stronger motor patterns in your clients and athletes.
613: InTensive: Structural Assessments 201
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.40, AEA 2.00, AFAA 3.00, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.40, NATABOC 0.40, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.40, NSCA-CSCS 0.40
Workshop presented by: Justin Price, MA
Monday, 7:30-11:30am
A thorough and accurate structural assessment ensures that the exercise programs you recommend help alleviate pain and improve client function. If imbalances are overlooked, exercise programs may do more harm than good. IMPORTANT: An advanced understanding of musculoskeletal assessment is required for this session. Structural Assessments 101 (session #496) is highly recommended as a prerequisite to this inTensive.
614: InTensive: Functional Assessment, Strategies and Program Design for the Lumbar and Thoracic Spine (Full)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.40, AEA 2.00, AFAA 4.00, NASM-CGT 0.00, NASM-CPT 0.40, NATABOC 0.40, NFPT 1.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00
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Monday, 7:30-11:30am
Discover the functional anatomy of the lumbar and thoracic spine and explore useful assessment techniques that can be used to determine the action of the back and its impact upon nearly every movement of the body. Explore the expected biomechanical reactions of movement and common compensations exposed by proper implementation of these assessment tools. Based upon these findings, you’ll learn to create thoughtful strategies that successfully address the issues and goals of each client. Upon completion of this workshop, you will view movement from an entirely different perspective and develop a new planning process for program design and exercise prescription.
615: Smooth Sailing (Full)
CECs/CEUs: ACE 0.00, AEA 0.00, AFAA 1.00, NASM-CGT 0.10, NASM-CPT 0.00, NASN 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NSCA-CPT 0.00, NSCA-CSCS 0.00
Workshop presented by: Sandra Starrett
Time Block M+ - Monday, 8:00-9:20am (Special Time)
Smooth out the speed bumps when putting movements together for aquatic fitness. Emphasis will be on smooth transitions, cuing, body awareness and creativity to guide your participants into new movements more easily. This workshop will build on basic water movements and provide a more clear and varied way for you to put together what you are already using.
620: IT’S A WRAP!—A 25th Anniversary Celebration 2-hour (Standby Only)
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Workout presented by: Kathy Smith
Time Block N - Monday, 9:50-11:40am
For all you cardio-choreography junkies. Hope you have some NRG left for this choreography extravaganza! Where else can you take a class from many of the world’s top presenters…and all at the same time! Join us for this 25th Anniversary Workout Blowout! Oh yes, there will be prizes galore!
621: BOSU® With Crunch™: LIGHTS OUT: The Power Ball Workout (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: Kendell Hogan, and Marc Montemerlo
Time Block N - Monday, 9:50-11:40am
Take your stability ball training to a whole new level with the Ballast™ Ball. Not only does this specially-designed ball provide a more stable surface, but the additional weight within the ball helps to create a more powerful and intense workout. Since the ball glows in the dark... it’s lights out and excitement in! Of course black lights and glow sticks are included.
622: Intervals Equal Results! Or Do They? (Standby Only)
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: Kenneth Baldwin
Time Block N - Monday, 9:50-11:40am
Do you over train, work hard enough or just plateau? Interval training helps to structure workouts and get the required results in an achievable timeframe. In this workshop, we explore how to tailor workouts correctly with periodization, recovery ratios and power blocks. Theory then becomes practice as we ride our challenging interval session.
623: Power Systems®: Cycle and Serious Stretch (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: Aileen Sheron
Time Block N - Monday, 9:50-11:40am
Cyclists are prone to muscular tightness due to riding in a fixed position with limited range of motion for extended periods of time. In addition, riding bikes that aren’t a perfect fit make a stretching program more of a necessity. This workshop includes a complete ride, with interval and steady state drills and musical coaching. Then to finish it off, you will experience a variety of effective stretching techniques that feature the foam roller!
