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2021-03-06 06:15:00 • Session 110 • Workout

TRX® Bodyweight Breakthrough Workout

Presented by Niko AlgieriJay Brockway

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

There is no better way to kick off 2021 IDEA Personal Trainer Virtual than with this virtual TRX® bodyweight workout. Experience innovative TRX® programming concepts wrapped in an unforgettable virtual training session that will provide ideas and inspiration for your own workouts and set the stage for your conference to be the amazing learning experience that it is!

Spotlight Session

2021-03-06 07:15:00 • Session 120 • Lecture

Coaching Obstacles Into Opportunities

Presented by Petra Kolber

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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More than ever before, transformational leaders like yourself are desperately needed. In order to truly impact lasting client success, you must move beyond the what of what we do and explore the why behind it. In this powerful session, you will understand how to apply evidence-based strategies that will help your clients break down the barriers they face and achieve positive and long-term behavior change.

Personal Training Techniques

2021-03-06 08:20:00 • Session 130 • Lecture

Metabolic Makeover: Key Science and Applications Surrounding Metabolism

Presented by Fabio Comana, MA, MS

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

As a population obsessed with body shape, the quest to discover hacks and shortcuts to boost metabolism and accelerate weight loss continues. Apart from a basic understanding that metabolism translates to expended calories, how much do we really understand about the complexities of this process and what influences metabolic rates in the body? This course will explore metabolism and its influencers, and introduce some simple ideas and easy-to-implement strategies that fitness practitioners can utilize to increase metabolism in the quest to transform flab to fab.

Training Techniques

2021-03-06 08:20:00 • Session 131 • Workshop

A Systems Approach to Enhancing Mobility and Performance

Presented by Paul CauldwellChris Nentarz, PT

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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The link between mobility and performance is clear; however, guiding our clients down this path can be cloudy because life and injuries conspire against our ability to move freely. This session blends time- honored, tested training methods with new research and science to help you deliver a systematic approach to assessing and improving your client’s or athlete’s mobility and performance. Participants can expect to learn the neuroanatomy of mobility, mobility screening and corrective strategies to enhance movement. We will conclude with case studies to reinforce when to apply the best strategies at the best time for the best results.

2021-03-06 08:20:00 • Session 132 • Workshop

How Bias Prevents Optimal Client & Business Success...and What to Do About It

Presented by Katrina Pilkington, MS

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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As personal fitness trainers, much of our business is working with fellow humans on their health and wellness goals. Our goal is more than likely to reach as many people as we can and make a difference in their lives. However, unconscious bias—which exists in everyone—can limit your ability to positively impact clients and grow your business. In this session, we will dissect what kinds of bias exist in the fitness and wellness space and break down how to understand yours so you can expand your reach and truly elevate your community.

Training Science

2021-03-06 10:00:00 • Session 140 • Lecture

Nutrition Tips From the Trenches

Presented by Pamela Nisevich Bede, MS, RD

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Gain the practical advice, tools and science-based information you need to make nutrition goals a reality. This informative and timely session will cover the foundation of establishing energy needs, macronutrient calculations, and building a better plate for health and performance, with time to address your nutrition FAQs. Learn how to navigate nutrition across virtual and in-person training as well as stay on track with purposeful fueling when working from home.

Training Techniques

2021-03-06 10:00:00 • Session 141 • Workshop

Progressive Programming for Active Aging

Presented by Leslee Bender

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Training to prevent injuries and improve performance and strength should be at the forefront of your active ager’s fitness program. In this innovative session, you will discover imperative insights, tools and techniques for designing programs for clients who face limitations. Based on applied functional exercise science, you will develop solid action plans for guiding this growing population—whether in person or virtually—toward a sustainable high quality of life.

2021-03-06 10:00:00 • Session 142 • Lecture

How to Create Profitable Digital, Virtual and Live Products

Presented by Jessica Maurer

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Online training, virtual challenges, live streaming…the options for increased revenue are endless. But with ever-expanding technology, it’s easy to be confused about where to put your time and money. This lecture will discuss the latest tools to help you obtain and retain clients while teaching you how to create remarkable and profitable digital, virtual and live products. Learn where to start, how to build it and how to generate awareness in this dynamic, informative workshop.

Training Science

2021-03-06 12:40:00 • Session 160 • Lecture

Hypertrophy Best Practices: 8 Resistance Training Controversies and Research Updates

Presented by Zachary Mang, PhDTony Nuñez, PhD

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Resistance training is a key component of most clients’ programs. Get up to speed on the recent research pertaining to the fundamentals of resistance training programming such as volume, intensity and rest intervals. This session will also explore controversial topics like rotating exercises, training to failure, functional exercise, the interference effect and more. You’ll walk away with a solid plan for designing effective, evidence-based resistance training programs for every client.

Training Techniques

2021-03-06 12:40:00 • Session 161 • Workshop

How to Program and Produce Exceptional Virtual Training Experiences

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Navigating through a new pandemic world has presented some of the most unique challenges experienced to date. One of those challenges was to quickly transition to delivering online training sessions from a distance. Now that the dust has settled, we’ve learned that high-quality virtual training requires more than a Zoom account. In this session, you will gather all the insight you need to deliver exceptional virtual training experiences, from budget-friendly technology and behavioral enhancement tools to client communication, program design strategies for all environments and more.

2021-03-06 12:40:00 • Session 162 • Lecture

Grow Your Online Revenue Stream

Presented by Lewis AgnewHugh Hanley

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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The customer experience is the cornerstone of a successful business and never has that been more important than now. Like it or not, the digital era is here and it’s critical that you engage with your clients on more than just a dialogue basis to be successful. Whether you have a face-to-face or online business, you’ll discover must-have techniques to enhance engagement and prosper in a marketplace that’s becoming more and more competitive. Survive or thrive? You choose.

2021-03-06 14:15:00 • Session 170 • Lecture

Using Technology to Build a Six-figure Coaching Business and Deepen Client Relationships

Presented by Nolan Parker

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

The personal training industry has seen an expedited transformation in today’s climate. Now, more than ever, client experience and one-to-one relationships can be made stronger with technology. While the opportunity to market to and work with a wider clientele may be more available to you than ever before, it is also available to your competition. In this presentation, you will learn how to better automate and increase engagement with your clients and target audience; how to adapt your training model to remote or hybrid training; and how to build a loyal client base that earns consistent results while you grow your business to six figures and beyond.

Spotlight Session

2021-03-06 15:20:00 • Session 180 • Lecture

Five Keys to Leadership Mastery

Presented by Dan McDonogh

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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The fitness industry is competitive, demanding and ever evolving, which requires us to be at our best every day. We need to learn how to do less better to not only help our clients achieve their goals but to ensure we have the physical, mental and emotional capacity to meet the demands we face daily both at work and at home. Award-winning fitness professional Dan McDonogh will share with you the five key elements that have helped him build a fulfilling and rewarding career.

2021-03-07 06:15:00 • Session 200 • Workout

Amplify Your Bodyweight Training

Presented by Helen Vanderburg

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

Train clients anytime and anywhere with portable equipment and bodyweight exercises! Whether you are training face-to-face or on a virtual platform, providing exercises that are easy to follow yet fresh and innovative will keep your clients coming back for more! In this progressive workshop, you’ll learn how take foundational body weight exercises to the next level by adding portable equipment such as weighted balls, bands, mini circle, Pilates ball and SmartBell®.

Training Science

2021-03-07 07:15:00 • Session 210 • Lecture

Using Behavior Change to Attract and Retain Senior Clients in a Digital/Virtual World

Presented by Anthony Wall, MS

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Only one in four older adults participate in regular physical activity. How do we attract and communicate to older adults in a virtual world? Understanding how to effect behavior change is the first step to helping older adults become more active. This session will discuss different methods of communication to talk to this population and principles to keep them motivated.

Training Techniques

2021-03-07 07:15:00 • Session 211 • Workshop

Corrective Exercise Strategies for the Shoulder and Hip Complexes

Presented by Evan Osar, DC

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Shoulder and hip dysfunction are common issues facing today’s clientele. In this interactive session, you will learn how to perform a virtual as well as in-person assessment to identify common postural issues of the shoulder and hip complexes. You’ll then understand how to select the most effective corrective exercises for each client and how to integrate them into their strength training programs.

2021-03-07 07:15:00 • Session 212 • Lecture

Standing Out: Branding YOU

Presented by Sadie Nardini

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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The pandemic has brought with it a lot more competition and it seems like everyone’s angling to be visible in the wellness space. But you don’t have to stress. With a few simple tools, you can quickly designate your place, brand your unique personality and expertise, and claim your rightful spot on or offline. Your clients are waiting for you! Let Sadie help you get crystal clear about how to help them find you on a whole new abundant level.

Training Science

2021-03-07 08:50:00 • Session 220 • Lecture

Your Brain on Exercise

Presented by Ryan Glatt, MS

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Fitness professionals have the opportunity to join allied health professionals in addressing cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. This session will review the research on how certain exercise modalities can deferentially affect the brain, and provide an initial framework for the assessment and programming of cognitive health within exercise programs.

Training Techniques

2021-03-07 08:50:00 • Session 221 • Workshop

Small Equipment, Big Ideas and even Bigger Opportunities: Training the 2021 Client

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Riding the wave of change and with new windows of opportunity, today’s personal trainer must be creative in expanding their client base. In this session, Krista will take you through how to develop effective programs for different clients in multiple environments. Whether you are training virtually, outdoors, at the office, or back at the studio, Krista will provide you with training exercises using portable and small equipment. Big on ideas, top up your toolbox with effective do-anywhere exercises.

Recommended equipment: dumbbells, resistance bands and a mat.

2021-03-07 08:50:00 • Session 222 • Workshop

The Retention Blueprint for Trainers

Presented by Sheldon McBee, MS

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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It has never been more important than today to catch better than you chase. The fitness industry has shifted significantly due to a pandemic, flourishing tech solutions and growing competition. A clear retention strategy will now be as crucial as powerful programming and new client acquisition. Learn to stand tall and stand out with a unique retention blueprint that can change the face of your business. At the end of this interactive session, you will walk away with action plans and powerful strategies to build a loyal client following for the long term.

2021-03-07 10:30:00 • Session 230 • Lecture

Body Inclusivity: More than a Movement

Presented by Kellie Walters, PhD

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Behavior change is deeply rooted in our sense of self and in order for fitness professionals to help their clients make more positive health behavior changes, they must understand how body image—their clients’ as well as their own—influences decision making and client interactions. In this impactful session, Kellie discusses the current body image culture within the fitness industry and shares ways to interact with clients to ensure a body-inclusive space.

Training Science

2021-03-07 12:40:00 • Session 250 • Workshop

Balanced Body® Moving Fascia

Presented by Joy Puleo, MA

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Fascia science has been evolving rapidly over the last several years. Review the latest insights into how fascia influences movement and learn exercises and strategies for bringing fascia to life for your clients. In this workshop, we will focus on understanding the structure and function of fascia as it relates to gliding, elastic recoil and movement continuity. Understand what training fascia might mean and how it can be used to optimize physical potential.

Training Techniques

2021-03-07 12:40:00 • Session 251 • Workshop

Maximize Your Maximus: Advanced Glutes Training

Presented by Pete Holman, MSPT

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Do your clients constantly nag you about building a stronger rear? Do they complain about back pain? This session will dive deep on the structure and function of the glutes so that you have a full understanding of the kinematic motions that occur around the hips. You’ll learn glute anatomy, biomechanics, assessment, corrective exercise and novel programming concepts to help your clients “maximize their maxiumus!”

 

2021-03-07 12:40:00 • Session 252 • Lecture

Rebuild and Revitalize Your Business's Infrastructure

Presented by Jessica Bottesch, MA

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

ace 0.15 acsm 1.50 action 0.15 afaa 1.00 afpa 1.50 bcrpa 1.50 chek 1.50 fai 1.50 ifpa 1.50 issa 2.00 nafta 1.00 nasm 0.10 nbhwc 1.50 ncep 1.50 ncsf 1.00 nesta 0.15 neta 1.50 nfpt 0.30 niew 0.15 nspa 1.50 ptag 1.50

Independent trainers, studio owners and gym managers have been forced to reimagine and rebuild their businesses and/or create a hybrid model. It’s stressful to rebuild, but this provides an opportunity to do things differently. This lecture will showcase the four main systems all wellness pros need to establish: profit systems, client systems, team systems and marketing systems. Walk away with specific action items for each system so you can move forward with confidence as you rebuild and/or reimagine the next stage of your career.

2021-03-07 14:30:00 • Session 260 • Workout

Movement, Mobility and Mindset

Presented by Chris Nentarz, PT

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

Movement, mobility and mindset. While inseparable, these concepts are many times practiced separately. This session will give you the tools and experience necessary to integrate these vital elements into a rewarding and invigorating self-care practice. Unplug, reset, and refocus with Coach Chris in this exploration of breath, movement and connecting to your true center.

Spotlight Session

2021-03-07 15:30:00 • Session 270 • Lecture

Be a Playmaker: Take Your Career to New Heights

Presented by Michael Piercy, MS

This session has been approved by the following agencies:

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Want to take your fitness career to the next level? Want to make a lasting impression? Learn the lessons acquired from life and sport that can help get you in the game, make smart plays and implement strategies to secure lasting career success.