Training
With A Purpose
March 6-7, 2021
Pre-Event Intensives on March 5
Training
With A Purpose
March 6-7, 2021
Pre-Event Intensives on March 5
Updates!
Become the Change You Seek to Inspire In Others
Innovation is the key to success in an ever evolving and uncertain world, and at no point in recent history has possessing this ability been more necessary than now. IDEA Personal Trainer Institute Virtual provides the skills and best practices for PERSONAL TRAINERS, FITNESS MANAGERS AND FACILITY OWNERS to efficiently grow a lucrative career no matter the roadblocks you face. Connect with industry leaders who will share top strategies to attract the loyal clients you deserve, deliver to them the high-level outcomes they deserve and safeguard your business against challenges large and small.
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Why Attend?
Grow Your Knowledge
Choose from more than 20 in-depth and extended-length sessions.
Learn From the Best
Top personal trainers, managers and business owners share success plans for all goals.
Earn Up to 13 CECs
Take a chunk out of your CEC renewal requirements in one weekend.
Unique Networking Opportunities
Connect and engage with peers from all corners of the industry—and the world.
The Virtual Advantage
Learn from anywhere
Skip the travel costs
Engage with peers from all over
Maintain your comfort and wellbeing
Reduce personal and professional disruptions
Minimize your carbon footprint
Innovative Education for Everyone
Presenters
Here are some of the top experts you will meet at this event.
Leslee Bender
2020 IDEA Personal Trainer Of The Year Creator of Bender Ball Method, Director of I am Ageless Now, Co-creator of Barre Above
Ryan Glatt
Personal Trainer and Brain Health Coach
Pete Holman, MSPT
Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Jessica Maurer
Personal Trainer and Senior Director of Instructor Development at Fit4Mom
Sheldon McBee, MS
Personal Training Director of Universal Athletic Club
Sadie Nardini
Top Online Course Creator and Founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga® and The Yoga Shred®
Tony Nuñez, PhD
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Personal Trainer, Exercise Science Professor
Michael Piercy, MS
Owner-Founder of the LAB and 2017 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year
Katrina Pilkington
NASM Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, AFAA Fitness Instructor and Presenter
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Leslee Bender
2020 IDEA Personal Trainer Of The Year Creator of Bender Ball Method, Director of I am Ageless Now, Co-creator of Barre Above
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Ryan Glatt
Personal Trainer and Brain Health Coach
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Pete Holman, MSPT
Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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Jessica Maurer
Personal Trainer and Senior Director of Instructor Development at Fit4Mom
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Sheldon McBee, MS
Personal Training Director of Universal Athletic Club
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Sadie Nardini
Top Online Course Creator and Founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga® and The Yoga Shred®
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Tony Nuñez, PhD
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Personal Trainer, Exercise Science Professor
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Michael Piercy, MS
Owner-Founder of the LAB and 2017 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year
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Katrina Pilkington
NASM Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, AFAA Fitness Instructor and Presenter
Schedule at a Glance
All times are Pacific Time
Saturday, March 6
| 6:15–7:00AM | Workout |
| 7:15–8:15AM | Opening Ceremonies & Spotlight Session |
| 8:20–9:50AM | Breakout Sessions
Choose from 3 education tracks |
| 10:00–11:30AM | Breakout Sessions
Choose from 3 education tracks |
| 11:30AM–12:30PM | Lunch Break/MEGA Circuit |
| 12:40–2:10PM | Breakout Sessions
Choose from 3 education tracks |
| 2:15–3:15PM | Afternoon Energizer or Seminar |
| 3:20–4:20PM | Spotlight Session |
| 4:30–5:30PM | Networking Happy Hour |
Sunday, March 7
| 6:15–7:00AM | Workout |
| 7:15–8:45AM | Breakout Sessions
Choose from 3 education tracks |
| 8:50–10:20AM | Breakout Sessions
Choose from 3 education tracks |
| 10:30–11:30AM | Spotlight Session |
| 11:30AM–12:30PM | Lunch Break/Hot Topic Huddle |
| 12:40–2:10PM | Breakout Sessions
Choose from 3 education tracks |
| 2:20–3:20PM | Afternoon Energizer or Seminar |
| 3:30–5:00PM | Spotlight Session & Closing Ceremonies |
What past attendees are saying about IDEA's Virtual Education Events
“This virtual event was incredible. It totally exceeded my expectations. Beautifully organized and great presenters as always.”
— Martina Schad
“Thank you IDEA. I really enjoyed the event. I gained a lot of knowledge and was truly inspired!”
— Jane Freeman
“Great work! I would not have been able to attend in person, so this virtual education event opened up a whole new possibility.”
— Meleah Nelson
Pricing
Early-Bird Pricing
By February 5, 2021
IDEA MEMBERS
$199
IDEA NONMEMBERS
$239
Regular Pricing
After February 5, 2021
IDEA MEMBERS
$249
IDEA NONMEMBERS
$289
Early Bird
On-Demand Add-on
Get access to all sessions for 12 months after the event. Only available with the purchase of a registration.
CECs are not available for On-Demand access. CECs are only available for sessions attended during "Live event" days.
IDEA MEMBERS
$49
IDEA NONMEMBERS
$59
On-Demand Add-on
Get access to all sessions for 12 months after the event. Only available with the purchase of a registration.
CECs are not available for On-Demand access. CECs are only available for sessions attended during "Live event" days.
IDEA MEMBERS
$49
IDEA NONMEMBERS
$69
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