15 Premier Seminars – 2010 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
Premier Seminar #010: STOTT PILATES® Muscular Strength Endurance and Reformer Resistance for Teens (Workshop)
8:00-11:30am
Presenters: STOTT PILATES® Faculty
Mind-body exercise is essential to the development of the minds and bodies of pre-teens and teenagers. This workshop will feature mat- and reformer-based exercises that will promote overall body awareness, good posture and proper breathing techniques. Toning Balls™ and the Fitness Circle® will be used to create enjoyable workouts designed to keep teens engaged and challenged. In addition, participants will learn how to design resistance training (utilizing the reformer) that will promote the development of core and peripheral strength, contribute to stamina and endurance, and increase stability and flexibility through eccentric control.
Limited to 45 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $199
Nonmember $249
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #011: Spinning® Instructor Orientation (Workshop)
8:00amñ5:00pm
Half-hour lunch is on your own.
Presenter: Sabrina Fairchild
This 9-hour orientation course is your first step toward becoming a certified Spinning instructor. The course includes instruction on bike setup, the five core movements, hand positions, choosing music and creating a 40-minute Spinning journey. In addition, special attention will be given to safety considerations, teaching techniques, Spinning philosophy and heart rate training. We will also discuss the Spinning three-phase instructor-training program. After completing this Orientation, you are considered a Spinning instructor and can teach Spinning classes as you complete your three-phase training (i.e., Orientation is Phase 1). Once you pass an assessment, you are then considered a certified Spinning instructor. Please bring a heart rate monitor, water bottle, energy food, towel, clothes for two rides, bike shorts, stiff-soled shoes, writing implement, notebook and a sweater or light jacket.
Limited to 75 participants.
Participants will receive a Spinning Instructor Manual. Certification (includes an instructor card) will be awarded after completing the self-paced instructor-training program and successfully passing the assessment.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $319
Nonmember $325
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #012: Zumba® Basic Skills Instructor Training (Workout)
8:00amñ5:00pm
1-hour lunch is on your own.
Presenters: Gina Grant and Jani Roberts
This course focuses on the foundation and formula to teach a successful Zumba class. We will teach you the steps to four basic rhythms (merengue, salsa, cumbia and reggaeton). Youíll learn how to put these steps together and how to create your first Zumba class. Weíll provide you with all the tools and resources you will need to teach a Zumba class.
FEE INCLUDES: Cardio Party and Live Class DVD, 20-Minute Express Workout DVD, 4 Basic Rhythms Review DVD, Cardio Party Music CD and The Zumba Instructorís Manual.
This course has been approved for AFAA 5.5 CEUs and ACE .7 CECs
Limited to 250 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $239
Nonmember $250
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #013: Gray Institute: Optimize Your Current Skills in 3-D (Lecture/Workshop)
8:00amñ5:00pm
1-hour lunch is on your own.
Presenter: Gary Gray, PT
This special Premier Seminar serves as an introduction to Gray Instituteís 3-D Matrix Performance Series. Simplified, it is a powerful strategy that facilitates positive and necessary change in oneís physical health and well-being by teaching and demonstrating techniques based on Applied Functional Science™. What sets the Performance Series apart from other programs is that it consists of multiple matrices (each matrix is a three-dimensional movement) that are organized in a logical sequence and blended together to create purpose-driven exercises. The concepts contained within this full-day workshop center on:
- Applied Functional Scienceówhat it is and how it is used in real-life client interactions.
- Chain Reaction™ Biomechanicsówhat are the anatomical drivers in movement and how the body responds to load.
- Tweakology—the science of strategically and intentionally varying a specific exercise or activity for a desired purpose.
- Functional Threshold—how it is defined and expanded by assigning intelligent exercise.
Limited to 200 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $239
Nonmember $250
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #014: Twist Sport Performance Summit (Lecture/Workshop)
8:00amñ5:00pm
1-hour lunch is on your own.
Presenters: Peter Twist, MSc & Douglas Brooks, MS
The Summit is where authentic sport-conditioning education comes to life in this action-packed Premier Seminar. Inspiring lectures and challenging practical sessions that are sure to add new drills and exercises to your toolbox will be the focus of the day, with special emphasis placed on the Twist training paradigm: movement, strength and balance. This seminar will be split into the following segments:
- Build Champion Athletes and Winners in Life (L)óGain insight into what is required to train the worldís best athletes and how to inspire and prepare your athletes to win in sport and in life.
- Deceptively Fast (L and WS)óGet vital information on how to link multidirectional movement patterns with quick feet and explosive power to help athletes optimize their genetic potential and become ìdeceptively fast.î
- Strong and Powerful (L and WS)óDiscover and practice the methodology, exercises, coaching cues and loading principles used to build a full spectrum of strength and power to maximize your athleteís success in sport.
- The Perfect Point of Balance (L and WS)óDevelop a keen understanding of how to use balance challenges to help your athletes sustain performance in unpredictable situations and to gain a competitive edge.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $229
Nonmember $259
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #015: Peak Pilates®—MVe® Chair Foundations Workshop (Workshop)
8:00amñ5:00pm
1-hour lunch is on your own.
Presenter: Stacey Lei Krauss
Meet the MVe Chair and discover the vast array of programming possibilities! Weíll begin with the basics and then focus on the foundational positions and the perfect 10 exercises utilizing this special piece of equipment. Next, weíll discuss how these exercises can be integrated into a clientís (or small groupís) program for maximum effect. Participants will walk away with a keen understanding of the principles, key concepts and fundamentals for each exercise using the MVe Chair. Includes instructor training manual.
Limited to 30 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $250
Nonmember $270
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #017: Schwinn® Indoor Cycling Instructor Training Course (Workshop)
8:00amñ6:00pm
45-minute lunch is on your own.
Presenters: Julz Arney and Jay Blahnik
You wonít want to miss this comprehensive, full-day indoor cycling instructor-training course. Get the most current information on bike fit, cycling science and the newly updated Schwinn® Cycling Coaching Pyramid, all of which will make teaching indoor cycling easier for you and more exciting for your students! This course features the brand-new, critically-acclaimed Schwinn Authentic Cycling™ Performance bike. In addition, you will get a glimpse of the bikeís MPower™ Console! Included in the course: a comprehensive training manual, a CD that includes 10 complete class design sheets, Schwinn Cycling intensity chart and authentic cycling video clips. Energy snacks and coffee will be served throughout the day to keep you going. PLUS, youíll experience a complete ride led by Julz and an end-of-day master-class ride with Jay.
Limited to 60 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $219
Nonmember $239
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #018: Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Strategies: MMA Fitness for Beginners to Pros (Workshop)
9:00amñ3:30pm
Half-hour lunch is on your own.
Presenter: Scott Gaines, MS
Learn how to take advantage of the fastest growing sport in the world! The growth of mixed martial arts (MMA) is creating a great need for experienced, skilled and scientifically-minded MMA conditioning coaches for this exciting sport. This interactive workshop explores the science and application for training these unconventional, high-intensity workouts. Learn the principles of training top-level athletes or fitness enthusiasts who just want to train like a champion. High-intensity circuits will be discussed as well as many of the common training tools such as Olympic lifting, power lifting, SAQ drills, kettlebells and Suspension Training®. In addition, youíll discover how to properly progress individuals so as to maximize performance and minimize injury. We will also explore how various martial arts training drills—boxing, muay thai, Brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing and judo—can add a new dimension to anyoneís workout.
Limited to 150 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $189
Nonmember $209
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #019: The New ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model (Lecture/Workshop)
9:00amñ3:30pm
Half-hour lunch is on your own.
Presenters: Fabio Comana, MA, MS, Todd Galati, MA, and Pete McCall, MS
Discover the American Council on Exerciseís Integrated Fitness Training (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.
Each phase of the model provides customized levels of programming that are geared toward improving health, basic fitness, advanced fitness and enhanced performance. In addition, focus is placed on functional movement and resistance training as well as cardiorespiratory training. When combined, the phases of this model allow the personal trainer to provide comprehensive training solutions that are appropriate for each clientís current goals along the health-fitness-performance training continuum.
Ultimately, the information shared in this program will help trainers to create positive experiences that result in better program adherence and success for their clients. So if you want to set yourself apart from your peers, you will not want to miss out on this special premier seminar.
Limited to 200 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $189
Nonmember $209
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #020: YogaWorks®: SmartFlow Yoga—Deconstructing the Sun Salutation (Workshop)
9:00amñ4:00pm
1-hour lunch is on your own.
Presenter: Jesse Schein
Many yoga practices begin with, and are centered around, surya namaskar, the sun salutation. In this very special session, participants will experience a strong flowing practice based on sun salutations. Then, weíll look at the functional anatomy of the shoulder girdle, focusing on how and why the joints and muscles work together to bring power and freedom to this area. Next, weíll bring our awareness into each of the elements of this beautiful sequence; and finally, invite this ancient ritual to the sun to move us into the bliss of intelligent, flowing movement.
Limited to 75 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $239
Nonmember $259
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #021: Celebrity Fortune and Fame! (Lecture)
9:00amñ4:00pm
1-hour lunch is on your own.
Presenter: John Spencer Ellis, EdD, MBA
Why be an average trainer when you can be a celebrity! Have you ever seen a fitness celebrity on TV and said to yourself "That should be me!" If so, this is the session for you. Your step-by-step blueprint for success begins with just showing up! You will learn how to:
- Work with the media, star in reality shows, host a TV or radio show and be a special guest expert on the news.
- Write a press release, leverage social media and more.
- Become a local celebrity in your own town.
Limited to 200 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $219
Nonmember $239
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #022: YogaWorks®: Rock and Roll Flow Yoga for Athletes and Fitness Buffs (Workshop)
10:00amñ3:00pm
1-hour lunch is on your own.
Presenter: Vinnie Marino
Part A: Rock and Roll Flow Yoga (WO) 10:00amñ12 Noon: This is NOT your typical yoga class. Be prepared to sweat and have your butt kicked during this tough flow class set to a soundtrack that includes everything from classic rock to trance in Vinnieís signature blend of hot, intense vinyasa flow yoga and precise alignment. This is yoga that will tone, strengthen and lengthen your muscles. It provides a moving meditation as the music helps you become centered, calming your busy mind. Youíll get a workout unlike any other yoga class youíve ever taken.
Part B: How to Teach Yoga to Athletes and Fitness Buffs (WS) 1:00ñ3:00pm: This session focuses on intelligent sequencing and alignment to make yoga accessible to athletes, helping them to perform better at their chosen sport. Participants will learn how to demystify yoga and teach yoga in a non-traditional manner. Bring a towel and water.
Limited to 75 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $219
Nonmember $239
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #023: STOTT PILATES® Pilates With Props, Levels 1 & 2 (Workshop)
1:00ñ5:00pm
Presenter: STOTT PILATES® Faculty
Need to add some interest to your Matwork™ routine? This innovative and upbeat mat-based workshop features exercises that increase in intensity and challenge. Beginning with those from the Level 1 workout, learn how to incorporate the Flex-Band® exerciser, Fitness Circle® resistance ring and Toning Balls™ to develop classes that will challenge and stimulate you and your clients. First-level exercises will serve to develop core strength and stability, while those in the second level will focus on mobility and agility. These workouts will give you tons of new material to inspire every client no matter what their fitness level.
Limited to 60 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $219
Nonmember $249
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #024: Spinning®: Everest "The Ride" (Workout)
6:00ñ8:00pm
Presenter: Josh Taylor
Everest has become a universal symbol of human achievement...it is a metaphor for life. In life we are all climbing mountains—struggling to discover more about our own abilities and achieving success. The challenge is to push aside our fears and limitations, have a wish, pursue a dream and focus on a goal. Tackle your own summit and never ever give up on yourself. Make the promise, commit to the journey, push yourself to the next level and find Mastery...for you know in the end it will be worth it. Enjoy the adventure! The time has come, and it is time to conquerÖEverest "The Ride."
Limited to 75 participants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $59
Nonmember $69
Registered Attendees for Premier Seminar 011: $39
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
Premier Seminar #025: NFPT: Help All Clients With Partner-Assisted PNF and AIS Stretching (Workshop)
9:00am-4:00pm
Presenter: Felix Doval
This course has been developed specifically for certified personal trainers who work with a variety of clients, ranging from professional and amateur athletes, to weekend warriors, general fitness clients and those who are in severely deconditioned states. The primary focus will be on how to properly perform and administer partner-assisted stretches utilizing proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and/or active-isolated stretching (AIS) techniques.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the anatomy of a joint.
- Explain sensory organ function during a stretch.
- Identify alterable and non-alterable factors that limit flexibility.
- List five benefits of a flexibility program.
- Assess when stretching may be contraindicated.
- List five benefits of a flexibility program.
- Perform a seven-point full-body flexibility assessment
- Demonstrate a full-body PNF routine utilizing three specific methodologies.
- List the differences between PNF and AIS principles.
This course has been approved for 0.6 ACE, 8.0 NASM, 1.0 NFPT, and 6.0 NSCA CECs.
Limited to 70 participants.
Note: This 6-hour hands-on workshop concludes in a written exam. A certificate of completion will be mailed to each successful participant.
Pricing:
IDEA Member $199
Nonmember $219
Risk Free: Money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with this conference.
