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334 Developing Athletic Power

By Mike Hilding / March 7, 2022 / Comments Off on 334 Developing Athletic Power

Power is defined as the expression of strength and the ability to produce and reduce force in a small amount of time. Neural, muscular, and connective tissue need to be made ready to manage this explosive form of tissue loading. In this workshop, learn the science of multidirectional power training and how this may lead…

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320 The Pelvic Floor: Glute Connection

By Mike Hilding / March 7, 2022 / Comments Off on 320 The Pelvic Floor: Glute Connection

The glutes are an integral component of a healthy pelvic floor. Learn ways to incorporate specific equipment to create incredible hip, glute, and pelvic floor activation. Explore the science and exercise behind programming that is perfect for both prenatal and postnatal clients, and anyone else desiring pelvic floor restoration and strength.

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235 Fitness for Every Body: Coaching and Teaching Weight Neutrality

By Mike Hilding / March 7, 2022 / Comments Off on 235 Fitness for Every Body: Coaching and Teaching Weight Neutrality

In this interactive session, we will explore how to present fitness to all body types. Traditional fitness comes from a weight-loss or weight-management paradigm; we encourage a weight-neutral approach that positions fitness as a health-promoting behavior for everyone. We’ll discuss the health impacts of diet culture through weight stigma and weight cycling, how you can…

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205 Movement Made Better by Stick Mobility

By Mike Hilding / March 7, 2022 / Comments Off on 205 Movement Made Better by Stick Mobility

Experience a workout designed to help you feel and move better than you did before you engaged in this restorative session. This unique workout combines joint mobilization, strength training, and deep fascial stretching to improve your mobility, stability, and strength. Walk away invigorated and refreshed.

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350 Integrated Core Connections

By Steffi / April 28, 2021 / Comments Off on 350 Integrated Core Connections

Integrated movement patterns require a transmission of forces whether the movement is initiated from the ground up or top down. In either case, the forces are either transferred or mitigated and must pass through the central unit. This principle prompts discussion of how the great toe, foot, ankle, hips, torso and arms are all a…

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130 Metabolic Makeover: Key Science and Applications Surrounding Metabolism

By Steffi / April 26, 2021 / Comments Off on 130 Metabolic Makeover: Key Science and Applications Surrounding Metabolism

As a population obsessed with body shape, the quest to discover hacks and shortcuts to boost metabolism and accelerate weight loss continues. Apart from a basic understanding that metabolism translates to expended calories, how much do we really understand about the complexities of this process and what influences metabolic rates in the body? This course…

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320 Power Training for the Everyday Client

By Steffi / April 23, 2021 / Comments Off on 320 Power Training for the Everyday Client

We know the performance benefits of power training for athletes, but it can seem daunting to apply it to our personal training clients. Evidence shows that everyday clients can benefit greatly from incorporating power training into their programs. The challenge is in selecting and progressing the right exercises that match the client’s needs and abilities.…

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210 Movement Flow and Why We Need It

By Steffi / April 22, 2021 / Comments Off on 210 Movement Flow and Why We Need It

As chronic injury rates continue to rise in fitness, when will we stop and address the foundational pillars of stability and mobility? When will we stop loading the dysfunctional body and return to the basics of unloaded movement patterns? This movement playground session aims to reintroduce you to fun, yet challenging exercises, transitions and progressions…

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170 Bringing Your Coaching Best to Their Corner

By Steffi / April 22, 2021 / Comments Off on 170 Bringing Your Coaching Best to Their Corner

Imagine that every one of your clients is a prizefighter and you are the coach in the corner. What do you bring to the corner that will help them succeed? In today’s fitness culture, coaches can easily fall into the traps of insecurity, overwhelm and decreased clarity. During this hands-on workshop, coaches will experience an…

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130 The Perfect Personal Training Session

By Steffi / April 21, 2021 / Comments Off on 130 The Perfect Personal Training Session

With a simple science-backed formula, this session will provide a plug-and-play system for delivering a top-level personal training session every time. From start to finish, you will learn how to build and order your workout so that it’s tailor-made to each individual client’s fitness and performance goals. As an added bonus, we will cover more…

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340 5 Bodyweight Exercises and Goals for All Clients

By Steffi / April 21, 2021 / Comments Off on 340 5 Bodyweight Exercises and Goals for All Clients

When equipment or time is limited, fitness professionals need to resort to body-weight exercises to deliver a high-quality workout. There are a million movements out there, but have we even mastered the benefits of the basics? This workshop addresses five basic exercises that, when varied, can be right-sized for your client or groups.

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310 Glute Training: From Beginner to Advanced

By Steffi / April 21, 2021 / Comments Off on 310 Glute Training: From Beginner to Advanced

All hail the king of athletic performance! The glutes are finally getting their well-deserved place in the gym, despite our quad-driven fitness world. From glute activation, isolation and enhancement to correction, strength, power and hypertrophy, you will learn the best exercises for all clients and goals.

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250 How to Use Technology to Enhance and Simplify Program Design

By Steffi / April 21, 2021 / Comments Off on 250 How to Use Technology to Enhance and Simplify Program Design

Technology plays a significant role in so many facets of the training process. This presentation will cover how personal trainers can use various technologies and strategies to increase efficiency by automating program design and delivery. Attendees will learn to establish a process for assessing incoming clients and then use templated workouts and phases to deliver…

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240 Can You Hear Me Now? How to Communicate so Clients Will Listen

By Steffi / April 21, 2021 / Comments Off on 240 Can You Hear Me Now? How to Communicate so Clients Will Listen

Communication seems so simple until our communication with someone goes south. Communication is the largest single factor that determines our relationships with others. Whether we are soft spoken, say it like it is, purge every thought or pretend not to have thoughts, the ability to communicate effectively in our personal and professional lives is essential!…

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220 Functional Progressions to Prep for Higher Intensity Training

By Steffi / April 21, 2021 / Comments Off on 220 Functional Progressions to Prep for Higher Intensity Training

Do you know the appropriate functional progressions and regressions to build the movement base for higher intensity intervals with your clients and athletes? Having the ability to adjust and customize an exercise, with functional movement and efficiency in mind, will provide a success-driven session that inspires both you and your client. This session will teach…

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150 Coaching Science: Enhancing Performance and Skill Acquisition in Your Clients

By Steffi / April 21, 2021 / Comments Off on 150 Coaching Science: Enhancing Performance and Skill Acquisition in Your Clients

How we coach can determine the success and performance of our clients. Learn the key ingredients a coach needs to deliver via cuing and communication style to enhance skill acquisition and drive performance. Walk away with immediate ways to coach task to create efficient and effective movements in your clients.

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120 Designing Resistance Training Programs: Best Practices for Optimal Results

By Steffi / April 21, 2021 / Comments Off on 120 Designing Resistance Training Programs: Best Practices for Optimal Results

Resistance training is an important component of any client’s training plan. Come learn the best training program designs for all goals, including improved muscular power, strength, hypertrophy and endurance. Tony will uncover the truths about specific applications to training, such as muscle metabolism and volume versus intensity training considerations. You’ll leave the session with seven…

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