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Lawrence Biscontini

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About Me

Lawrence Biscontini, MA, has established fitness history by winning multiple Instructor of the Year Awards from ECA (2010, 2009), IDEA (2004), Can Fit Pro (2004), and ACE (2002). In 2011, Lawrence received the Inner Idea Inspiration Award, and currently he works as Mindful Movement Specialist, Auth... moreLawrence Biscontini, MA, has established fitness history by winning multiple Instructor of the Year Awards from ECA (2010, 2009), IDEA (2004), Can Fit Pro (2004), and ACE (2002). In 2011, Lawrence received the Inner Idea Inspiration Award, and currently he works as Mindful Movement Specialist, Author, and Creative Consultant. Lawrence represents several fitness programs and companies, including BOSU, Gliding, Beamfit, Bender Ball;, Resist-A-Ball; and Power Systems. Lawrence is the creator of Yo-Chi;, star of the television program PurposeFit;, and his most recent books are Running the Show and Cream Rises. Lawrence enjoys inspiring the world to fitness as an author, presenter, and international ambassador for IDEA. less
Profession
Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Program Director or Manager
Expertise
Activities: Mind & Body
Specialties: Mind-Body Fitness
Degrees
Master's Degree Education, Univ of Kansas
Title
Company
LJMB, Inc/FG2000
Company Location
Hc #67 Box 23-670, House #179, Fajardo 00738, PR
Website
www.findlawrence.com
Certifications/Trainings
ACE - Group Fitness Instructor
Verified
ACE - Personal Trainer
Verified
NASM - Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Verified
ACSM - ACSM Certified Group Exercise Leader®
Verified
canfitpro - Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS)
Verified
AEA - AEA Fitness Professional Certification
Pending Verification
DA - Drums Alive - Basic Training
Pending Verification
efiSM - Gravity Training Certification: Group
Pending Verification
efiSM - Gravity Training Certification: Personal Training
Pending Verification
efiSM - Gravity Training Certification: Pilates
Pending Verification
Les Mills - BODYPUMP® Qualified
Pending Verification
Pilates Coach - Tri-plane Pilates Mat level 1
Pending Verification
Pilates Coach - Tri-plane Pilates Mat level 2
Pending Verification
RAB - Resist-A-Ball Instructor
Pending Verification
Reebok - JUKARI Fit to Fly
Pending Verification
Schwinn Cycling - Schwinn Cycling Certification
Pending Verification
SCW - Chi Gong/T'ai Chi Specialty Certificate
Pending Verification
SCW - Aquatic Exercise Fundamentals Certification
Pending Verification
SCW - Group Exercise Certification
Pending Verification
SCW - Group Step Certification
Pending Verification
SCW - Group Strength Certification
Pending Verification
SCW - Moms in Motion Certification
Pending Verification
SCW - Personal Training Certification
Pending Verification
SCW - Pilates Matwork Fundamentals Certification
Pending Verification
SCW - Pilates Matwork Small Apparatus Certification
Pending Verification
SCW - Sports Nutrition Certification
Pending Verification
SCW - Yoga Fundamentals Certification
Pending Verification
AFAA - Indoor Cycling
Agency Unavailable
AFAA - Group Exercise Certification
Agency Unavailable
AFAA - Personal Trainer Certification
Agency Unavailable
AFAA - Step Certification
Agency Unavailable
Beaming - Elite Trainer
Agency Unavailable
BOSU - Instructor Training with balance trainer
Agency Unavailable
CPR Certified
American Heart Association
AED Certified
American Heart Association
Liability Insurance
Fitness & Wellness Insurance Agency
Lawrence Biscontini's Articles

Self-Care: Managing the Damage

By Lawrence Biscontini, MA
Our work as fitness and wellness professionals can be hugely rewarding. We are there on the frontlines, helping people win back their health from the jaws of obesity and seden...

Sample Class: Extend Yourself!

By Lawrence Biscontini, MA
Here’s an idea: Add spinal stabilization (in neutral) and mobilization movement to your core-training repertoire. Students’ posture will improve, and the exerc...

Pilates Cuing: Visual, Verbal, Kinesthetic

By Lawrence Biscontini, MA
Aware Pilates instructors know that mat class participants need a variety of cues—visual, auditory and kinesthetic—in order to master the repertoire. Combine visua...

How to Become a Spa Professional

By Lawrence Biscontini, MA
As the fitness industry embraces wellness concepts such as mental training, mindful movement and holistic programming, now more than ever the spa world offers viable career o...
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Lawrence Biscontini's Educational Videos
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Partner Play: Assist and Resist

By Lawrence Biscontini, MA
Whether you are a personal trainer or an innovative group fitness instructor, this video will give you creative, functional new uses for stability-ball training with a partner...
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Partner Play: Assist and Resist

By Lawrence Biscontini, MA
Whether you are a personal trainer or an innovative group fitness instructor, this video will give you creative, functional new uses for stability-ball training with a partner...
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Lawrence Biscontini's Exercise Videos
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Mega Standing Vinyasa Choreography

By Lawrence Biscontini
...a challenging full body standing vinyasa combining strength, flexibility, and balance....
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Buddhist Meditation Feeding in Laos

By Lawrence Biscontini
feeding Buddhist monks in Laos
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Lawrence Biscontini's Products Available in the IDEA Store
Partner Play: Assist and Resist (DVD)
by Lawrence Biscontini, MA
Price: $44.95
Member Price: $34.95 (Save $10.00)
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Lawrence Biscontini's Upcoming Sessions

002: ACE: Group Fitness—Unlocking the Critical Elements for Success (L/WS)

Presented By Lawrence Biscontini, MA
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
Outstanding group fitness instructors make it look so easy, but successful execution is actually the result of thoughtful planning and professional development. Whether you&rs...

101: BOSU® Balanced Body

Presented By Lawrence Biscontini, MA
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
Explore your body’s balance systems using the BOSU Balance Trainer and a soft-touch weighted ball. Train complementary aspects of balance to improve proprioception, stre...

151: Putting Intensity Back Into Tai Chi

Presented By Lawrence Biscontini, MA
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
Discover how the martial arts of qigong and tai chi in their true forms can be taught as powerful—and intense—mind-body cross-training disciplines for fit particip...

190: Excellence in Three-Part Cuing

Presented By Lawrence Biscontini, MA
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
The best communicators in group fitness and personal training incorporate three-part cues in their teaching strategies: visual, verbal and kinesthetic. In many ways, it’...
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Lawrence's Answers

I am finally making personal training/classes my full time job. Any tips?

I"d ask myself every day how I can advance myself towards being more Professional and more Popular and seek to enliven b... read more

I have my idea world Fit. Conv. session selection with all of the classes listed. What else do I need to bring?

bring some cooling gel for your FEET to put on between sessions, bring two water bottles to alternate between water and ... read more

Does anyone have any good NEW ideas for a motivational program to kick the new year off with?

IF YOU can promise some results w/minimal equipment in maximal time, that always works, like 20 minute Start the Year Bl... read more

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