2013 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute™ Sessions

001: P1: NASM®: Youth Exercise Specialist Workshop

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 4.00, ACE 0.40, ACSM 4.00, CHEK 4.00, CI 4.00, ISFTA 2.00, ISSA 4.00, NASM 0.40, NCCPT 2.00, NCSF 2.00, NESTA 0.50, NETA 4.00, NPI 4.00, NSCA 0.40, PTAG 4.00

Preconference presented by: Eric Beard, MS, and Fabio Comana, MA, MS

There is a growing need for fitness professionals who possess the knowledge and skill sets to positively impact youth by helping them develop paths to active and healthy lifestyles. NASM has developed the Youth Exercise Specialist (YES) credential to educate health and fitness professionals on how to design safe and effective training programs for children at every fitness level. This workshop helps prepare individuals for the YES credential, covering the science behind appropriate training for youth, including fitness assessment and program design.

002: P2: ACE®: Movement-Based Training

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 8.00, ACE 0.80, ACSM 8.00, CHEK 8.00, CI 8.00, ISFTA 4.00, ISSA 8.00, NASM 0.80, NCCPT 4.00, NCSF 4.00, NESTA 0.90, NETA 8.00, NPI 8.00, NSCA 0.80, PTAG 8.00

Preconference presented by: Pete McCall, MS

Exercise is a function of human movement. Based on recent research about the fascial system, exercise is more effective when considered as a series of integrated movements instead of isolated muscle actions. That research has inspired us to create this new workshop, meant to replace ACE’s functional movement and training workshop. The new format will help you to develop an understanding of integrated anatomy and coaching techniques for movement-based exercise to help your clients reach their goals.

003: P3: Gray Institute: Foundations of Movement Training

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 8.00, ACE 0.80, ACSM 8.00, CHEK 8.00, CI 8.00, ISFTA 8.00, ISSA 8.00, NASM 0.80, NCCPT 8.00, NCSF 8.00, NESTA 0.90, NETA 8.00, NPI 8.00, NSCA 0.80, PTAG 8.00

Preconference presented by: Doug Gray, and Pat McCloskey, MS

Gray Institute is pleased to offer a one-of-a-kind training* course. This full-day program comprises individual modules, that when combined will take you, the trainer, on an illuminating journey that shares authentic truths, provides transformational strategies and employs powerful techniques that are sure to enhance the lives of those you touch every day.

004: P4: NASM®: Women's Fitness Specialist Workshop

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 4.00, ACE 0.40, ACSM 4.00, CHEK 4.00, CI 4.00, ISFTA 2.00, ISSA 4.00, NASM 0.40, NCCPT 2.00, NCSF 2.00, NESTA 0.50, NETA 4.00, NPI 4.00, NSCA 0.40, PTAG 4.00

Preconference presented by: Eric Beard, MS, and Fabio Comana, MA, MS

According to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), more than half of all female gym members use personal training services. NASM developed the Women's Fitness Specialist (WFS) credential to educate health and fitness professionals on how to effectively design exciting and engaging workouts to keep clients motivated. This workshop helps you recognize the female clients' unique needs, while teaching how to deliver training solutions throughout the different phases of a woman's life. This workshop also helps prepare individuals for the WFS credential, covering the science behind the female body, fitness considerations for different phases, and specific nutritional needs.

100: What’s Ahead in Personal Training? Panel Discussion

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 2.00, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, ISFTA 1.00, ISSA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NPI 2.00, NSCA 0.20, PTAG 2.00

Fun presented by: Fabio Comana, MA, MS, Hayley Hollander, Mitchell Batkin, Rodney Corn, MA, Pete McCall, MS, and Len Kravitz, PhD

Please join us as IDEA’s panel of experts report and weigh in on issues relevant to your career as a small business owner, independent personal trainer or trainer employed in a fitness/health club. Our panelists will share their vision of advancements they see coming for personal trainers. They’ll discuss a range of issues, which include identifying new trends within the industry, new ways to retain qualified trainers, how to create programs that successfully attract and engage the clients who need you the most, how to integrate wellness methodologies to better serve your clients, and so much more. In addition, you will have the opportunity to ask and get answers to the questions that are top of mind.

210: Book Yourself Solid (Full)

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 3.00, ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, CHEK 3.00, CI 3.00, ISFTA 1.50, ISSA 3.00, NASM 0.30, NCSF 1.50, NESTA 0.00, NPI 3.00, NSCA 0.30, PTAG 3.00

Lecture presented by: Shannon Fable

Whether you love it or hate it, marketing and sales are crucial if you plan to turn your passion into a sustainable fitness career. Book Yourself Solid is a trusted, easy-to-follow system that helps you find your ideal clients and understand why they buy. Learn how to become famous in your field so your reputation markets for you, and how to stay top-of-mind with past clients so they keep coming back. See how you can increase your sales by over 43% in the first year!

211: ACE®: Communication Strategies for Success

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 3.00, ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, CHEK 3.00, CI 3.00, ISFTA 1.50, ISSA 3.00, NASM 0.30, NCSF 1.50, NESTA 0.30, NPI 3.00, NSCA 0.30, PTAG 3.00

Lecture presented by: Pete McCall, MS

Enhance your business by improving your ability to communicate. The most successful personal trainers all have one thing in common—effective communication skills. If you are interested in expanding your business or helping your clients to achieve long-term success, establishing rapport quickly is critical. This interactive workshop will review techniques for determining a client’s personality style and strategies to help you connect with different personality types. You will gain practical techniques that can be applied immediately.

212: Postrehabilitation for Spinal Conditions

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 3.00, ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, CHEK 3.00, CI 3.00, ISFTA 1.50, ISSA 3.00, NASM 0.30, NCSF 1.50, NESTA 0.30, NPI 3.00, NSCA 0.30, PTAG 3.00

Lecture presented by: Brian Richey

We will examine the clinical anatomy and pathology of common and not-so-common spinal injuries, including disc herniations, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal fusion and sciatica. We’ll then outline specific protocols and strategies for each injury and discuss the reason for the exercises chosen (all within scope of practice). The foundations of spinal stabilization exercises, as well as their progressions and regressions, will also be explored.

220: TRX® Rip™: Performance Workout

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 1.00, ACE 0.00, ACSM 1.00, CHEK 1.00, CI 1.00, ISFTA 0.00, ISSA 1.00, NASM 0.00, NCSF 0.00, NESTA 0.10, NPI 1.00, NSCA 0.00, PTAG 1.00

Workout presented by: Pete Holman, PT

Learn the essentials of TRX® Rip™ Training and then put it into practice in this fast-paced, full-body and core-shredding workout. Be prepared for high metabolic output, outrageous stability and the most fun you've had in a training session this year.

221: A King of Strength Movements—The KB Clean and Press

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 1.00, ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, CHEK 1.00, CI 1.00, ISFTA 0.50, ISSA 1.00, NASM 0.10, NCSF 0.50, NESTA 0.10, NPI 1.00, NSCA 0.10, PTAG 1.00

Workshop presented by: Brian Wright, MS

There are few exercises that give us the opportunity to work the body as a whole unit. How do we address total-body tension/strength training, combine a heart-pumping cardiovascular benefit, and even help improve mobility? Come and learn how the "kettlebell"clean and press' might be one of the BEST answers to that question. It can be scaled to any skill level. This workshop will focus on teaching the breakdown of this awesome total-body training tool! Repeated as session #321.

222: BOSU®: Walk the Line—Core and Balance

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.00, ACE 0.00, ACSM 0.00, CHEK 0.00, CI 0.00, ISFTA 0.00, ISSA 0.00, NASM 0.00, NCSF 0.00, NESTA 0.00, NPI 0.00, NSCA 0.00, PTAG 0.00

Workout presented by: Douglas Brooks, MS

Super charge your core training and amplify athletic balance! Experience challenging new movement sequences and drills focused on balance from head to toe and functional core integration. Discover new ways to challenge your power center and link your core training to whole-body movement.

223: MMA Fighter Fit Mitt Master Workout

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.00, ACE 0.00, ACSM 0.00, CHEK 0.00, CI 0.00, ISFTA 0.00, ISSA 0.00, NASM 0.00, NCSF 0.00, NESTA 0.00, NPI 0.00, NSCA 0.00, PTAG 0.00

Workout presented by: Kevin Kearns

Focus mitts are valuable and popular tools for combat sports. In this 75-minute workout, you’ll don the mitts and challenge your balance, reactions, agility and acceleration. You’ll also see that mechanical stress and the likelihood of injury are much reduced when the mitts are used properly.

224: Breaking Barriers to Exercise

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 1.00, ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, CHEK 1.00, CI 1.00, ISFTA 0.50, ISSA 1.00, NASM 0.10, NCSF 0.50, NESTA 0.00, NPI 1.00, NSCA 0.10, PTAG 1.00

Workshop presented by: Rodney Corn, MA

Every trainer knows how difficult it can be to motivate nonexercisers to get active. While challenging, there are ways we can remove the “barriers to entry” for the nonexerciser and structure training programs to make exercise appealing, nonthreatening and achievable. In this workshop, you will learn how to design programs that entice the nonexerciser—and even your current clients—to adopt an exercise lifestyle.

225: The True Cost of Weight Loss

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 1.00, ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, CHEK 1.00, CI 1.00, ISFTA 0.50, ISSA 1.00, NASM 0.10, NCSF 0.50, NESTA 0.00, NPI 1.00, NSCA 0.10, PTAG 1.00

Lecture presented by: Dan Agresti, MS

When it comes to weight loss, the classic concept of “calories in versus calories out” is not getting through to society. This lecture introduces a different way of explaining the science of effective weight loss using an analogy they may better understand—finances! See how your clients will work harder when they understand that certain exercises will pay down their debt faster than their previous workout routine.

226: Flexing Mental Muscle—NLP for Personal Trainers

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 1.00, ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, CHEK 1.00, CI 1.00, ISFTA 0.50, ISSA 1.00, NASM 0.10, NCSF 0.50, NESTA 0.00, NPI 1.00, NSCA 0.10, PTAG 1.00

Lecture presented by: Marc Lebert

Your clients’ fitness level is primarily determined by how they see themselves in their own mind. If someone can picture themselves as fit and healthy, then this image prompts consistent actions and a pursuit of improvement. This is a simple idea, but there are very specific things that must be done for the image to take hold. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a powerful tool trainers can use to foster greater self-awareness and to construct new, desired behaviors. Come see how it is done!

310: New Insights Into Chronic Pain (Full)

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 3.00, ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, CHEK 3.00, CI 3.00, ISFTA 1.50, ISSA 3.00, NASM 0.30, NCSF 1.50, NESTA 0.30, NPI 3.00, NSCA 0.30, PTAG 3.00

Lecture presented by: Sue Hitzmann, MS

How can you help clients reduce chronic pain and remain active? What strategies are needed to intervene so pain doesn't become chronic? Understanding the difference between acute, chronic and sudden chronic pain allows you to better reduce healing time and risk of injury, and build strategies to keep your clients out of the chronic pain cycle. Find out more about the root causes of pain and the new science behind how to reduce and even eliminate chronic pain with Hands-Off Bodywork™.

311: Progressing Beginning Clients

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 3.00, ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, CHEK 3.00, CI 3.00, ISFTA 1.50, ISSA 3.00, NASM 0.30, NCSF 1.50, NESTA 0.00, NPI 3.00, NSCA 0.30, PTAG 3.00

Lecture presented by: Tom Purvis, PT

Examine the vital principles and practical realities for progressing beginners in an industry that tends to scare off new exercisers. In this enlightening session, you will learn to create exercise experiences that are focused on client-sensitive progression for activities that are intended to improve gait, balance, strength and functional capacity. The strategies and insights gained from this session will help you to work with any new exerciser who seeks your services.

312: Balanced Body®: Anatomy in Three Dimensions™—The Core

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 3.00, ACE 0.30, ACSM 3.00, CHEK 3.00, CI 3.00, ISFTA 1.50, ISSA 3.00, NASM 0.30, NCSF 1.50, NESTA 0.30, NPI 3.00, NSCA 0.30, PTAG 3.00

Workshop presented by: Nora St. John, MS

Gain a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the muscles and joints of the core in this hands-on workshop. Build the body from the inside out using clay and a specially designed skeleton. Together we will build the diaphragm, the deep spinal muscles and erector spinae (the pelvic floor), and the abdominals in order to provide you with a clear understanding of the relationship of the inner unit muscles and their importance in functional training.

320: TRX® Rip™: Fusion (HIIT) Training

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.00, ACE 0.00, ACSM 0.00, CHEK 0.00, CI 0.00, ISFTA 0.00, ISSA 0.00, NASM 0.00, NCSF 0.00, NESTA 0.10, NPI 0.00, NSCA 0.00, PTAG 0.00

Workout presented by: Fraser Quelch

This progressive session will demonstrate the complementing strengths of the Suspension Trainer™ and the Rip Trainer as they are applied to high-intensity interval training. After learning the science-based programming principles of HIIT, this session culminates with a fun and intense workout integrating both the Suspension and Rip Trainer. Repeated as session #328.

321: A King of Strength Movements—The KB Clean and Press

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 1.00, ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, CHEK 1.00, CI 1.00, ISFTA 0.50, ISSA 1.00, NASM 0.10, NCSF 0.50, NESTA 0.10, NPI 1.00, NSCA 0.10, PTAG 1.00

Workshop presented by: Brian Wright, MS

Repeated as session #221. See page 11 for description.

322: Athletic Circuits That Rock!

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.00, ACE 0.00, ACSM 0.00, CHEK 0.00, CI 0.00, ISFTA 0.00, ISSA 0.00, NASM 0.00, NCSF 0.00, NESTA 0.00, NPI 0.00, NSCA 0.00, PTAG 0.00

Workout presented by: Peter Twist, MSc

Action packed—dynamic—fun—interactive. Youth programming is a great new profit center and business edge. Build a better athlete using skills and drills that develop body awareness, whole-body strength, core power, speed, agility, quickness and balance with maximal activity. Learn the secrets to set up and flow as well as the simple strategies to design diverse types of circuits that increase participation and keep youth energized and inspired.

323: How to Train the Stressed-Out Client

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 1.00, ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, CHEK 1.00, CI 1.00, ISFTA 0.50, ISSA 1.00, NASM 0.10, NCSF 0.50, NESTA 0.00, NPI 1.00, NSCA 0.10, PTAG 1.00

Workshop presented by: Rodney Corn, MA

Stress can be a killer! The question is, "How can we as fitness professionals simply and effectively combat our clients’ stressors each time we see them and still stay within our scope of practice?" In this 75-minute presentation we’ll teach you how to hone in on your clients level of stress, AND more importantly, how to address it in your exercise programming. You’ll walk away with some very powerful tools you can immediately employ with your stressed-out clients.

324: Lebert Fitness: The Great Equalizer™ Workout!

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.00, ACE 0.00, ACSM 0.00, CHEK 0.00, CI 0.00, ISFTA 0.00, ISSA 0.00, NASM 0.00, NCSF 0.00, NESTA 0.00, NPI 0.00, NSCA 0.00, PTAG 0.00

Workout presented by: Marc Lebert

Come and experience the many creative ways you can use Equalizer™ for your boot camps and small-group or partner training programs. We'll take you through a workout that includes a multitude of agility drills, plyometrics and compound and isolation exercises! In addition, you'll be introduced to the Buddy System™, a piece of equipment that allows you to do unilateral rowing and other phenomenal exercises that will truly challenge your muscle endurance.

325: Nutrition Myth-Busters! (Full)

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 1.00, ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, CHEK 1.00, CI 1.00, ISFTA 0.50, ISSA 1.00, NASM 0.10, NCSF 0.50, NESTA 0.10, NPI 1.00, NSCA 0.10, PTAG 1.00

Lecture presented by: Julieanna Hever, MS, RD

Nutrition misinformation is abundant and everyone is entirely confused as to what to believe and what to question. Based on cutting-edge scientific data, this session will debunk the greatest myths surrounding healthy eating today, including topics such as protein, supplements, soy and dairy. You’ll also get answers to the questions your clients ask, enabling you to educate your clients with confidence.

326: Sleep:The Athlete's Steroid

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 1.00, ACE 0.10, ACSM 1.00, CHEK 1.00, CI 1.00, ISFTA 0.50, ISSA 1.00, NASM 0.10, NCSF 0.50, NESTA 0.10, NPI 1.00, NSCA 0.10, PTAG 1.00

Lecture presented by: Mike Bracko

Sleep has been called the athlete’s steroid. When our clients get the proper amount and quality of sleep, it can improve reaction time, mood and performance, and decrease fatigue. Conversely, poor sleep or lack of sleep is shown to affect other aspects of how we function, including increasing cortisol, which increases cravings for fatty and comfort foods. In this compelling lecture, we’ll take a look at the essentials of sleep health and how to counsel our clients to improve their sleep.

422: Gray Institute: Improving Your Client’s Trunk and Upper-Body Movement Quality

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 2.00, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, ISFTA 1.00, ISSA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 0.20, NPI 2.00, NSCA 0.20, PTAG 2.00

Workshop presented by: Pat McCloskey, MS

Before your clients can benefit from your brilliant application of today’s high-intensity approaches, they must have good movement quality...or they will break down structurally and miss workouts, if not stop training altogether. You’ll lose revenue, and they won’t get fit! Learn the Gray Institute’s approach to evaluating, improving and securing great quality of motion in the torso and upper extremities so your clients can train more frequently, more consistently and gain more from your services.

423: Simple SMR Strategies to Improve Function (Full)

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 2.00, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, ISFTA 1.00, ISSA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 0.20, NPI 2.00, NSCA 0.20, PTAG 2.00

Workshop presented by: Justin Price, MA

Self-myofascial release (SMR) techniques are a simple and effective way to improve the overall function of the entire body. This session will teach you how to use specific assessments to pinpoint precise areas of the myofascial system that are restricted and dysfunctional to enhance the performance of the entire myofascial and musculo-skeletal network. The assessments and techniques taught in this session are designed to improve whole-body function both immediately and long term.

424: NASM®: Better Program Design for Boomers and Beyond (Full)

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 2.00, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, ISFTA 1.00, ISSA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 0.00, NPI 2.00, NSCA 0.20, PTAG 2.00

Workshop presented by: Fabio Comana, MA, MS

Train for Life! The older adult market represents the fastest growing segment within fitness. They represent a unique group striving to fend off chronic illnesses, and align the benefits of activity with fall prevention, functional independence, and overall quality of life. This session investigates the physiological changes that occur with aging and discusses research on reversing or slowing these changes. We will also examine a sample progressive program for active aging that optimizes functional transfer into activities of daily living.

425: Starting From Scratch: Big Versus Small Market

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 2.00, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, ISFTA 1.00, ISSA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 0.00, NPI 2.00, NSCA 0.20, PTAG 2.00

Lecture presented by: Scott Jackson, and Brian Richey

Let us show you how to put out your shingle without the roof caving in. Two personal training studio owners, one from Washington, DC, and one from Nevada City, California, will share with you the questions, and more importantly, the answers of how to open your own personal training studio in any size market.

426: Hot off the Press—Nutrition in the News! (Full)

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 2.00, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, ISFTA 1.00, ISSA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 0.20, NPI 2.00, NSCA 0.20, PTAG 2.00

Fun presented by: Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD

Nutrition is constantly changing. One day we can eat eggs, the next we’re told we’ll die from heart disease if we do. Butter. No, margarine. Fish oil or krill oil or flax? The list can go on. Get the most up-to-date nutrition information and the truth about all of it!

427: Workshops on the Web

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 2.00, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, ISFTA 1.00, ISSA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 0.00, NPI 2.00, NSCA 0.20, PTAG 2.00

Lecture presented by: Biray Alsac, MS

Have you ever delivered educational seminars at your club or wrote informational posts on your blog in hopes of attracting new clients? Education is a great form of marketing, but often has low returns on investment. Why not leverage your expertise to deliver Web-based workshops instead? Learn ways to design educational materials for the Web, discover top online teaching platforms, and gain tips on turning your knowledge into an ongoing revenue stream.