Training With A Purpose
February 24–27, 2022 • Alexandria, VA
IDEA Personal Trainer Institute
returns to in-person February 24–27, 2022
For the first time in 2 years, IDEA Personal Trainer Institute returns to Alexandria, VA, February 24-27. Connect, in person, with like-minded personal trainers, entrepreneurs and business owners and learn new strategies to impact positive, lasting change.
The top minds in the industry share everything they know about top-level program design for all people, behavior enhancement plans that work, how to get noticed in a crowded marketplace and more.
Why Attend?
Grow Your Knowledge
Choose from over 100 intensive workshops and lectures—6 in each time block—designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge on the topics that matter most.
Get up to 21 CECs
Fulfill all your recertification requirements in one weekend.
Learn From the Best
Our presenters undergo a rigorous application process because our number one goal is to provide you with only the most respected and knowledgeable industry professionals.
Discover New Products
Top vendors will be on hand at the Marketplace with the latest tools and trends that will help you challenge your clients, upgrade your facility and make your business run more smoothly.
Re-Connect With Peers
There are plenty of meetup events for you to reconnect with old peers and build relationships with new ones.
Get Inspired
Start your conference off with a high powered Spotlight Presentation presented by Sherri McMillan, MSc.
Extensive Education for Everyone
Core, Functional Training, HIIT, Assessment, Program Design, Strength, Suspension Systems, Specialized Equipment
Exercise Science, Corrective Exercise, Anatomy, Fascia and Self-Myofascial Release, Mobility and Stability, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation
Marketing, Social Media, Online Training and Online Programs, Sales, Management, Technology, Personal Growth
Schedule at a Glance
| Time | CECs* | What's Happening |
| 8:00am–6:00pm | Up to 8 | Pre-Event Intensives (Additional fee required.) |
| 6:30–7:30pm | 1 | Spotlight Presentation Featuring Sherri McMillan, MSc |
| Time | CECs* | What's Happening |
| 7:00–7:45am | 0 | Morning Workouts |
| 7:30–8:15am | 0 | Networking Coffee |
| 8:15–10:05am | 2 | Choose From Up to 6 Education Tracks |
| 10:25am–12:15pm | 2 | Choose From Up to 6 Education Tracks |
| 12:25–1:25pm | 0 | Lunch Break/Seminar |
| 1:45–3:35pm | 2 | Choose From Up to 6 Education Tracks |
| 3:45–4:45pm | 0 | Networking Events |
| 5:00–6:00pm | 1 | Choose From Up to 6 Education Tracks |
| 6:00–7:00pm | 0 | Networking Happy Hour |
| Time | CECs* | What's Happening |
| 7:00–7:45am | 0 | Morning Workouts |
| 7:30–8:15am | 0 | Networking Coffee |
| 8:15–10:05am | 2 | Choose From Up to 6 Education Tracks |
| 10:25am–12:15pm | 2 | Choose From Up to 6 Education Tracks |
| 12:25–1:25pm | 0 | Lunch Break/Seminar |
| 1:45–3:35pm | 2 | Choose From Up to 6 Education Tracks |
| 3:45–4:45pm | 0 | Networking Event |
| 4:30–6:20pm | 2 | Choose From Up to 6 Education Tracks |
| Time | CECs* | What's Happening |
| 8:00–10:50am | 3 | Choose From Up to 6 Education Tracks |
| 11:00am–12:50pm | 2 | Choose From Up to 6 Education Tracks |