Specific Populations
Promotional seminars are not part of IDEA education and do not qualify for CECs This seminar will explore what changes happen to a woman’s body during perimenopause and menopause. Midi Health experts will discuss how these changes impact body composition and fitness. Information for how hormone therapy can help will also be discussed.
8-hour course (1-hour lunch on your own) Motherhood is a journey like no other. With the birth rate continuing to increase, it is time to empower all moms to find their strength in motherhood. FIT4MOM, the leader in pre and postnatal fitness franchising, debuts its first-ever fitness certification course for the public. The new FIT4MOM…
8-hour course (1-hour lunch on your own) The rapid growth of the aging population (age 50+) presents an unprecedented opportunity for the fitness professional who understands how to train these clients effectively. This comprehensive and innovative certification program is just what you need to become an expert in functional fitness for mature adults. Boomers and…
Developing successful programs for female clients can be complicated. They possess unique hip anatomy, and physiological demands rarely remain static. This session will address the anatomy of the female hip and physiological changes during the life stages of the menstrual cycle and menopausal years. You will learn how to tailor your programs better to meet…
Pregnancy and childbirth take a toll on the body. Core issues can linger for years without proper recovery work, especially conditions like diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction. Understand these common conditions (and why you’re likely to see them in those who’ve never had children as well) and learn how to look for them. Then,…
Despite the critical role exercise professionals play in the care of people with Parkinson’s, there are no unified guidelines or procedures that define the competence of exercise professionals working with people with Parkinson’s. This session will educate you on Parkinson’s and familiarize you with the new competencies for exercise professionals for training people with Parkinson’s.…
Pilates can offer a powerful method to help new moms overcome pregnancy-related issues. In this session, you will learn Pilates-based strategies to help your postpartum clients. You will gain insight into the many physical and hormonal changes affecting this population and how to develop programs to help your clients achieve improved strength, stability and stamina.
The pregnancy journey taxes the human body in an unparalleled way. However, we don’t often approach training for it like other major athletic events, which can leave those navigating this complex journey unprepared to manage the stresses placed on their bodies. Instead of “modifying” for pregnancy, discover an evidence-based way to train your clients for…
Balance and walking are vital factors in living independently and maintaining health. One in three individuals over 65 will fall, compromising their health and longevity. During this workshop, you will discover why so many individuals fall and what you can do today to affect your client’s ability to balance and walk immediately. You will find…
There are increasingly more people in their 40s, 50s and beyond striving to achieve peak performance. Dive into the special considerations and high-level concepts that apply to these middle-aged athletes working toward improved fitness and functional ability.
For most people over 50, the top exercise goals are to remain independent, maintain or improve fitness levels and mental health and build strength. However, this population requires specific and unique demands to help them attain these goals. To do so effectively, fitness professionals must understand the roles exercise and physical activity play in reducing…
It is no secret that aging impacts muscle mass, strength, power and overall functional performance. Surprisingly, power experiences the fastest and most pronounced decrement with aging, which leads to negative consequences such as the increased risk of falls and all-cause mortality. In this session, you will learn how to tweak your older clients’ resistance training…
The 60+ demographic continues to grow, and their training needs are varied. Are you equipped to train this diverse client group? In this workshop, we will discuss the aging market and how to adapt their exercise programming to meet the needs of what we now call “the super-agers.” These active agers want to maintain function,…
Are you a trainer who specializes in working with individuals aged 55+? Join senior fitness specialist Ruben, who will show you unique ways to create your signature class for independent, assisted and memory-care individuals. Whether the focus is strength, balance, cardiovascular or flexibility training, you will get the tools needed to build a practical signature…
Plenty has changed since we were all kids, and different distractions hold their attention. This lecture focuses on the aspects of adolescence that distract kids and how fitness professionals can effectively engage with and train young people. We will talk about what has changed in everyday life over the last several decades and how that…
Falls are a serious threat to older adults and can lead to hip fracture, traumatic brain injury, disability, nursing home admission and even death. This session will explain critical concepts for balance training and feature evidence-based fall prevention assessments, exercises and programs. We will give specific attention to clients at elevated risk or that have…
Exercise interventions that reduce fall risk focus primarily on strength and balance training. However, according to the concept of training specificity, the motor skills required to avoid a trip- or slip-related fall may be improved most with skill-specific training. This workshop will introduce you to exercise movements that improve slip- and trip-resisting skills in your…
The need for qualified adaptive fitness coaches is on the rise, and you can be at the forefront of helping this population see benefits beyond traditional health outcomes from exercise. Join adaptive fitness trainers and adaptive athletes from DPI Adaptive Fitness for a primer on how to work with this underserved population. You’ll learn best…
Physical transformations require modifications to diet and exercise, but the selected dietary intervention(s) don’t always optimally align with exercise regimens, which may diminish success potential. This course will review the energy pathways and how macronutrients support exercise intensity and duration. We will then examine various popular dietary interventions, briefly review some pros and cons and…
The rapid growth of the aging population (age 50+) presents unprecedented opportunity for the fitness professional who understands how to train these clients effectively. This comprehensive and innovative certification program is just what you need to become an expert in functional fitness for mature adults. Boomers and aging adults come to you for your expertise.…
