Training Techniques
What constitutes a perfect warm-up? Do you stretch, stabilize, mobilize, sweat, roll, vibrate or heat? The science and messaging of warming up for physical activity are in continuous flux. This interactive session will review the most recent research about exercise prep for various populations and workout types. After performing and practicing multiple warm-up drills and…
Read MoreStop squeezing, tucking, tightening and restricting the most powerful muscles of the posterior hip! Experience the why and how to lengthen and load your glutes for power in all activities. This session combines science, gravity and planes of motion for an authentic way to train the glutes for better function. Walk away with the strategies…
Read MoreAs a newly certified fitness trainer, it is easy to become overwhelmed with everything you need to do and know to get started. One common concern is developing client exercise programs that you feel are safe and effective. If you struggle with program design, this session is for you. You will learn a step-by-step process…
Read MoreA vital component of health and human performance is generating force based on demand, aka strength. A subset of strength is the ability to create purposeful force during various tasks with different speeds, angles and loads. We call this “functional strength.” Or, in other words, being “farm strong.” In this workshop, you will learn about…
Read MoreCombine everything you know about elastic resistance training and add in “BODYFIGHT,” where you create resistance with one body part fighting against another body part. Featuring the T2’s patented Iso-Elastic compound resistance, you’ll learn to develop safe and innovative programs that incorporate the strength-building benefits of isotonic, isokinetic, isometric and elastic training. You’ll also learn…
Read MoreLearn to work with higher-weight clients in ways that improve their experiences and your bottom line. This session will cover the latest research on fitness, health and weight. Then, we’ll learn how weight stigma exists in fitness spaces and impairs higher-weight people’s relationships with them. Finally, we’ll discuss practical strategies you can implement to create…
Read MoreJoin Len for an innovative presentation that covers the most incredible research-based workouts worldwide. Your take-home includes several “exercise snacks” to combat sedentary behavior, three unique HIIT workouts that improve cardiovascular health and two new approaches to periodization programs for improved strength and hypertrophy. You’ll also learn about some very innovative HIIT-circuit, peripheral heart action…
Read MorePelvic floor dysfunction affects almost 25% of women, and its prevalence increases with age, body mass index and medical procedures, such as hysterectomies. This workshop will review pelvic-floor dysfunction, pelvic-floor musculature and five exercises explicitly addressing this area. We’ll explore the need for understanding exercise form, breath, intra-abdominal pressure and muscle co-activation when teaching movements…
Read MoreStandard training protocols often call for a hierarchy of needs, placing stability before mobility and mobility before strength. This interactive session teaches why mobility, stability and strength are best improved when trained together. You’ll understand why human biology thrives when training these three components concurrently and how to integrate them into successful program design.
Read MoreCorrective exercise protocols are limited in their application. They only account for a certain percentage of people who fall under the bell curve. But what about all edge cases that fall outside the average? In this presentation, Michael Hughes, founder and CEO of Gymnazo EDU, teaches you strategies to make quick and straightforward exercise modifications…
Read MoreMany individuals, including ourselves, aspire to attain a physique like those they see on stage in fitness competitions. Unfortunately, there is much misleading and sometimes harmful information on this subject. In this session, women’s physique competitor, Jenny Scott, will share the science and the behaviors necessary to achieve the physique of your dreams. You’ll learn…
Read MoreClear communication between the fit-pro and the client is essential. It is a science that comes with experience. However, inadequate communication can lead to a variety of pitfalls. In this session, we discuss the proper forms of communication like verbal cuing, augmented feedback and auditory learning to avoid disconnects. You will leave this session with…
Read MoreDo you know how to access your body’s rotational power? In this session, you will learn how to use isometrics to unlock that potential by connecting the body from feet to hands. We’ll cover how to access the body’s oblique slings, the importance of grip strength on rotational power, use a stick to connect your…
Read MorePower and explosiveness are essential yet largely overlooked elements of every client’s training program. This detailed workshop explains how best to apply these advanced athletic training methods and critical strategies and offers practical examples to train power and explosiveness in all clients and athletes.
Read MoreLeaders in the fitness industry often say that the programming skills of personal trainers, especially those new to the field, need to be improved to provide current and prospective clients with the experience they want and need. In this session, you will learn how to program with a client’s purpose—aka their fitness goal and why…
Read MoreThis comprehensive presentation will feature the newest research on the physiological, metabolic and biological mechanisms of how HIIT improves cardiovascular health, fat loss, insulin resistance and weight management. A significant highlight of this session is that you will walk away with eight innovative bodyweight HIIT workouts based on newly published research.
Read MoreSuccess in physical activity and sports requires training in 3D movement through all 360 degrees, yet client programs often neglect this. In this dynamic workshop, you’ll learn and experience 10 functional strength patterns, 10 linked-strength movement patterns and 10 sport-specific movement patterns. Then, discover how to use them to develop more well-rounded and impactful client…
Read MoreGo creative and crazy with your core exercises! Using the “practice, perfect, perform” principle for exceptional movement execution, this workshop uncovers the best that progressive abdominal strength training offers. Leave with so many options that your clients will be satisfied for years. This session will show you how to teach every exercise for maximum success.
Read MoreMore isn’t always better; better is better. With the T2 FUSION TRAINER™, you will reach and maintain target heart rates and achieve total body conditioning in record time. In this session, you will learn to level up your programming skills with several 10- to 15-minute full-body workouts that feature continuous movement. Learn to lead sessions…
Read MoreThis workshop goes beyond aesthetics to comprehensively review lower body function and how to enhance muscular strength endurance. Through interactive practical application, you will learn how to structure a program utilizing dumbbells, a loop band and Gliding Discs. Form follows function; get a better butt by building a better program!
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