421 Stability Vs Mobility: Which Comes First?
Mobility without stability = hypermobility. Stability without mobility = rigidity. So how do we create a happy balance between the two, and where do we start? In this session, you will learn the different types of joints and muscles involved in stability and mobility, simple assessment tools to determine which area to emphasize and how…
Read More420 Effective Small-Group Training Protocols
Become the master of workout planning, room setup, equipment utilization and transitions in this easy to implement small-group training workshop. Learn how to create new experiences every time you teach by making small changes in your plan. Finally, head home with the secret sauce for creating balanced and effective training sessions with an easy-to-follow formula.
Read More403 The Relationship Bridge: From Marketing to Sales
Building relationships is the key to successful selling and this starts with marketing. In this lecture, you will discover the difference between marketing and sales and how to grow your potential client base by asking the right questions. You’ll leave this session with a clear understanding of how to create an effective marketing plan targeting…
Read More402 Muscle Testing: Hips, Core and Shoulders
As a personal trainer or strength coach, assessments are king. Muscle testing can be an invaluable tool to help you determine what areas need strengthening to help improve your client’s overall function. In this session, you’ll learn how to perform several muscle tests for the hips, shoulders and core that will help you create programs…
Read More401 Integrated Bodyweight Training
A common goal among clients is to move with strength, power-, and efficiency. Bodyweight training is one of the most functional ways to train clients to gain proficiency in all movement patterns. Bodyweight training develops strength in the isolated exercise and the transition from one movement to another. Learn bodyweight movement complexes that move people…
Read More400 EMOM Drills for Group Training
Challenge your group training clients to bring their workouts to the next level! The “every-minute-on-the-minute” protocol is fun, fast-moving, challenging and results-focused. You’ll learn formats that focus on core, strength, cardio, and more!
Read More387 There Is No Such Thing as Perfect Work/Life Balance
Do you work tirelessly to achieve the perfect work/life balance? You may be setting yourself up for failure. This workshop will prove that there is no such equation while investigating why the term “balance” sets unrealistic expectations. We’ll dive into tips, tricks and truths to help you better understand the demands needed to find happiness…
Read More386 The New Science of Recovery Supplements
Sports supplements are often used to enhance exercise performance. They can also be valuable in the exercise recovery process. While there are many recovery-focused supplements on the market, this presentation will cover the science, efficacy and application of which supplements provide the most bang for your buck when training for optimal recovery. We will dispel…
Read More385 Utilizing Technology to Grow Your Revenue
With the online industry projected to achieve the highest total growth rate of all fitness sectors—at 33% per year between 2021 and 2028—personal trainers have an opportunity to capitalize on this growth market and diversify their revenue streams. This cutting-edge session will cover how to expand into live streaming, software solutions to upscale your business,…
Read More384 The Interference Effect: Does Cardio Blunt Your Gains?
Have you heard of the “interference effect” theory, which claims that cardiovascular training negatively impacts strength and hypertrophy improvements? New research suggests that this theory may be a myth. This cutting-edge session will delve into the history and supposed mechanisms of the interference effect. From there, we’ll look at what the current research says and…
Read More383 Brain-Based Balance Training
The seemingly simple task of balancing on one leg or walking across the room is a complex, integrated, multi-sensory experience with stimulation from the eyes, ears, joints and plantar foot. Join Dr. Emily as she explores how to enhance brain activation during balance training by combining sensory stimulation, dual tasking and eye movement exercises.
Read More382 Balanced Body® Fascia and Functional Stretching
This workshop gives you a practical application of the evolving science of fascia and how it relates to training. Then, we’ll cover how to follow the main fascial kinetic lines in the body and specific myofascial release and dynamic stretching techniques to enhance mobility and performance. Walk away with a functional approach to elevate your…
Read More381 LIT 101 (Low-Impact Training)
Are you working around the struggle to bring intensity to clients with injuries, compensations or at the start of their fitness journey? This workshop will cover the proven strategies of low-impact training to safely bring appropriate intensity and results to your clients’ workouts with joint-friendly strength, cardio and HIIT methods.
Read More380 Fit Frenzy: Strategies for Next-Level Group Training
Learn to develop challenging workouts that utilize circuit training principles and combines compound strength exercises with unique HIIT drills. Wow your clients and participants with new and challenging moves and intense drills. We’ll cover how to set up stations with varying equipment in this fast-paced, non-stop exercise experience. Your small-group training participants will love this…
Read More367 The Art of the Needs Analysis—From Prospect to Client
You can be the most talented personal trainer in the world, but if you lack prospect conversion know-how, your talents will go unused. During this course, you will learn how to qualify your prospects, conduct a thorough needs analysis and apply successful closing techniques that grow your business. You’ll take home an understanding of the…
Read More366 Getting More Done With Less Stress: Time Management for Fit Pros
Time is the only non-renewable resource. Yet despite tech advances meant to make us more productive, most of us feel we have less time than ever. We’re stressed out, struggling to prioritize and never feel truly accomplished at the end of the day. There is a better way! In this session, Mark Fisher of Mark…
Read More365 Cycle-Sync Your Female Client Training Programs
Many of us are female coaches or train female clients, yet we have trouble talking about menstrual cycles. Our cycles provide invaluable information about our health and can impact day-to-day activities, including exercise. To best guide our female clients, we need to be cycle-savvy and know how to ask the right questions. In this session,…
Read More364 Pre-and Post-exercise Nutrient Timing
Client training programs often focus heavily on movement prep, exercise bout and muscle recovery but ignore the impact of nutrient and fluid intake on performance, recovery and muscle adaptation. This session will provide insight on top nutrition strategies to support client performance and success. We’ll cover the quality and absorbability of animal- and plant-based proteins,…
Read More363 Game On! Unleash the Fitness Fun!
Nothing builds a bridge between coach and client better than some good old fitness fun! In this session, learn some unique ways that deliver and utilize games and fun activities to create unforgettable experiences and measurable results. Put the FUN back into your FUN-ctional fitness and gamify your training!
Read More362 Balanced Body® Personal Training Toolbox
Innovation is the name of the game when differentiating yourself in the personal training industry. Keep your training sessions fresh and effective with the Balanced Body Programming System. Learn how to incorporate easily transportable functional training equipment like bands, balls, MOTR, rollers and SmartBells to your toolbox and take your training to the next level!
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