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Friends of Peter Twist, MSc

Join Peter Twist at THE BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR FOR FITNESS PROFESSIONALS! Advance your fitness knowledge and wheelhouse by choosing from over 250 educational sessions in fitness programming, exercise science, nutrition, social media engagement, revitalized business solutions, and much more.

Friends of Peter Twist, MSc, receive an exclusive $20 discount! Use code TWIST20 at checkout. Register by June 16, 2023, for a total savings of $120.

Obtain all the CECs you need to recertify while having the time of your life at IDEA® World, July 12-16, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA.

You won't want to miss these Functional Physique/Peter Twist sessions,
plus over 250 more:

Peter Twist is the president and CEO of TWIST Performance + Wellness™. He is an exercise physiologist who coached for 11 years in the NHL and is currently partnered with the China Olympic Committee to lead the training and rehabilitation of their summer and winter Olympic teams. His company operates franchised health centers in four countries, and offers health, fitness and sport certifications in 30 countries. Peter is the recipient of the 2010 IDEA Program Director of the Year award and the 2013 IDEA Fitness Inspiration Award. He is a passionate motivational speaker at corporate events and in 2015 was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame.

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  • Training Techniques

July 13, 2023 3:55pm • Session 324 • Workshop

In this highly experiential learn-by-doing workshop, you'll discover 12 techniques to overload muscle tissue and stimulate strength and hypertrophy. We'll also review the eight muscle functions to maximize your ability to create impactful muscle-building programs! Join Coach Twist while he trains you through 30 patterns you can integrate into client training plans on Monday

Peter Twist is the president and CEO of TWIST Performance + Wellness™. He is an exercise physiologist who coached for 11 years in the NHL and is currently partnered with the China Olympic Committee to lead the training and rehabilitation of their summer and winter Olympic teams. His company operates franchised health centers in four countries, and offers health, fitness and sport certifications in 30 countries. Peter is the recipient of the 2010 IDEA Program Director of the Year award and the 2013 IDEA Fitness Inspiration Award. He is a passionate motivational speaker at corporate events and in 2015 was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame.

More about Peter Twist, MSc
  • Training Techniques

July 14, 2023 7:30am • Session 406 • Workshop

Success in physical activity and sports requires training in 3D movement through all 360 degrees, yet client programs often neglect this. In this dynamic workshop, you'll learn and experience 10 functional strength patterns, 10 linked-strength movement patterns and 10 sport-specific movement patterns. Then, discover how to use them to develop more well-rounded and impactful client training sessions. 

646 Sport Core: Abs & Glutes

Peter Twist, MSc

Peter Twist is the president and CEO of TWIST Performance + Wellness™. He is an exercise physiologist who coached for 11 years in the NHL and is currently partnered with the China Olympic Committee to lead the training and rehabilitation of their summer and winter Olympic teams. His company operates franchised health centers in four countries, and offers health, fitness and sport certifications in 30 countries. Peter is the recipient of the 2010 IDEA Program Director of the Year award and the 2013 IDEA Fitness Inspiration Award. He is a passionate motivational speaker at corporate events and in 2015 was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame.

More about Peter Twist, MSc
  • Training Techniques

July 15, 2023 9:40am • Session 646 • Workshop

Have you ever noticed how ice skaters and sprinters always seem to have well-formed glutes and functional abs? In this inspiring and dynamic workshop, you’ll uncover tried-and-true approaches that these highly athletic individuals use to develop both athletic power and strong glutes and abs. You’ll review ways to program level-appropriate sessions for your clients and help them build functional standing, supine, prone, reactive and rotational strength and power, plus improved muscular shape! A fun focused, and spirited strength workout—you’ll hear both grunting and laughing! 

Receive an additional 4 CECs by attending this Pre-Event Intensive presented by Peter Twist:

(Additional fee required)

Training Techniques

110 Functional Physique

July 12, 2023 1:00pm • Session 110 • Workshop

Presented by Peter Twist, MSc

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Training Techniques

110 Functional Physique

July 12, 2023 1:00pm • Session 110 • Workshop

Presented by Peter Twist, MSc

4-hour course

Functional Physique is a unique training system proven to help clients achieve the shape they desire while improving their functional abilities. It’s the perfect blend of “give them what they want” while “giving them what they need.” This workshop will provide strategies, plans and protocols designed to maximize metabolism and muscle tissue time under tension for optimal hypertrophy. It then covers techniques for improving three-dimensional movement skills and mobility to enhance activities of daily living. We will also cover the primary mechanism that connects form and function, the brain, and how to enhance neuroplasticity during training programs. The result is a client who lives confidently and fully enjoys their active pursuits.

This in-depth workshop includes

•The art of coaching philosophy
•Functional movement patterns
•Eight functions of strength
•Weight training paradigms
•Mechanical strategies for load management
•Strength macro scheduling (periodization) (9) per exercise progressive overload
•Mindset, intent, self-talk and symbolism

All participants will receive an IDEA Certificate of Completion.

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