2023 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute – Networking Events
Networking Events There’s more to IDEA Personal Trainer Institute than top-level education! Take advantage of opportunities to connect with peers, presenters, brands and the IDEA Team. Plus, you’ll get a chance to win incredible prizes. Networking Coffees Friday & Saturday • 7:30–8:15am Mingle with peers and check out the newest brand offerings in our Sponsor…
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Hotel & Travel Headquarter Hotel Hilton Alexandria Mark Center 5000 Seminary Rd. Alexandria, VA 22311 Special IDEA Room Rate Single/Double Rate $155, additional rates may apply for more than 2 people per room. *Plus applicable state and local taxes. This rate is based on availability and is valid until Tuesday February 14, 2023 (cut-off date). This…
Read More200 Work-Rest Balance Morning HIIT Workout
Just as some fit pros struggle to find a good work-life balance, many of us also battle to create the ideal amount of rest for our clients during HIIT workouts. In this 45-minute energizing workout, we will explore sneaky ways to promote rest breaks to optimize work output for our clients. You’ll leave this sweat…
Read More350 Unleash: Bodyweight Boot Camp
Develop the power of a wrestler, the speed of a sprinter, the balance of a dancer and the flexibility of a yogi. Train like an athlete using your own bodyweight in this well-rounded workout! You’ll find new ways to manipulate the mechanics of your body to become stronger and more athletic. Get ready to unleash!
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Sam Berry, MS
216 Training from the Ground Up: Improving Lower-Body Kinetic Chain Function for Knee and Hip Pain
What percentage of your clients have aches, pains or diagnosed injuries? This session will dig into the anatomy and biomechanics of the lower-body kinetic chain and offer insight as to how to apply and progress lower-extremity exercises to decrease hip and knee pain and effectively meet the needs and goals of clients of all fitness…
Read More492 A Client-Centered Approach to Program Design
Many exercise professionals can create the perfect exercise program and expertly cue form during every personal training session, but helping clients achieve their own long-term goals takes planning and a vision that you and your client should create together. The ACE Integrated Fitness Training® Model (ACE IFT®), a three-phase approach to exercise programming, is anchored…
Read MoreJacque Crockford, DHSc
Doctor of Health Science | Fitness Educator | Product Management Expert Jacque Crockford, DHSc is an accomplished health and fitness professional with extensive experience in product management, curriculum development, and digital content creation. With a Doctorate in Health Science specializing in Exercise Leadership and Adult Online Education, Dr. Crockford has dedicated her career to designing…
Read More491 Well-Rounded Glute Training
Glutes are getting a lot of attention these days, and rightfully so. They are an important component in everything from athletic performance and posture to a well-rounded physique. We’ll dive deep into the anatomy and function of the hips and glutes, proper glute activation, and isolation and exercise programming to maximize strength, power and glute…
Read More490 Rotator Cuff Problems and Training Solutions
Posture and lifestyle issues create a host of issues including limited shoulder ROM and rotator cuff impingement. Unfortunately, many common strengthening approaches perpetuate rather than help issues. During this session, you’ll discover the single-most common underlying factor contributing to chronic rotator cuff issues. Additionally, you’ll be able to apply the best assessments and corrective exercises…
Read More483 Complete Program Design for the Obese Client
With 68.5% of the population being obese or overweight, there is an ever-growing need for fitness professionals to be knowledgeable about the conditions that are associated with this population. In this informative session, you’ll explore the common issues and specific challenges these clients face. From mobility concerns to chronic diseases to complete program design, this…
Read More482 The Virtual Training Crash Course
This crash course is your fast track to getting online ASAP with all the tools necessary to keep your current clients happy and attract new ones. We’ll cover all bases: goal and mindset redirection, social media marketing mastery, strategic sales execution, and easing the fear of technology with a singular simple platform. This is an…
Read More481 Holistic Programming and Pre-Hab Training
How many times have you seen clients get injured because they progress to a heavy load without proper preparation? In this session, you’ll learn how to prepare your clients for more challenging loads by strengthening the areas around joints prior to increasing the loads. This holistic approach focuses on joint stability, core strength, movement readiness…
Read More450 Changing Our Relationship With Food and Dieting
We’ve all heard that diets don’t work. In this session we will explore this topic in more depth and discuss a new paradigm for choosing food. We will also discuss practical ways for changing your relationship with food from restriction, deprivation and fear to ease, alignment and peace.
Read More449 Self-Care for the Personal Trainer
Fit pros are committed to offering clients the best coaching and training possible. But back-to-back scheduling; demonstrating exercises repeatedly even when we’re not warm; hiding out in the bathroom drinking a protein shake; staying up late reading, studying and preparing; and waking up at zero dark thirty—all of this can negatively impact your own health…
Read More448 Brain Health and Quality of Life for the Aging Population
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in every five residents will be retirement age by 2030. And, according to the CDC, 80% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure and/or heart disease. In this session, we’ll explore the common conditions that come with aging and understand the…
Read More446 Nutrition Coaching for the Fitness Professional
We’ve all been there: Your client kills it in the gym but makes less-than-optimal nutrition choices which slow their progress. By leveraging nutrition coaching skills, you can empower your clients to take the right steps needed to make genuine lifelong behavior change that supports their goals. In this session, you’ll learn the key strategies needed…
Read More445 Positive and Compensatory Cuing for Clients
Do you want to effectively adjust your clients through manual corrections? Do you want your clients to react better to your verbal instructions? Explore the rationale and best practices of creating positive and compensatory cues to help your clients achieve better form in less time.
Read More444 The No-Stretching Guide to Tight Hip Flexors
Chronic hip tightness, lower-back pain and poor posture are often attributed to “tight” psoas, short hip flexors and weak glutes. However, this concept is largely based upon industry myth rather than reality. During this session, you’ll learn how understanding the anatomy of the psoas and hip flexors is instrumental for your client with tight hips.…
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