Education Sessions

Amongst the bombardment of external stimuli, the media, pings, rings, and notifications discover practical tools for managing stress. Learn how simple yoga poses and meditation techniques can help you build mental and physical resilience. This session offers easy-to-follow practices that reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. This is ideal for anyone seeking effective, everyday strategies to stay calm and balanced, whether you're a beginner or experienced in yoga and meditation.

The squat is a fundamental movement pattern and essential for every client’s fitness program. This session will guide fit pros in designing effective, squat-heavy programs while recognizing when to regress or advance the squat or select appropriate variations. We’ll cover a comprehensive range of squat variations, from stability ball to overhead, and everything in between. Attendees will learn to meet clients where they are, select and coach proper squat variations, and understand the pros and cons of each. Enhance your ability to execute and coach squats effectively, ensuring your clients achieve their fitness goals safely and efficiently.

In this session, we will guide you through designing unique and effective exercise programs and formats that stand out. From the spark of an idea to development, you’ll learn strategies for creating fitness offerings that resonate with your community, drive engagement, and monetize. Attendees will explore how to identify trends, incorporate creative approaches, and provide their communities with the programming they want. Attendees will workshop their ideas and leave with tools to help bring them to reality.

Explore the science and practice involved in preventing dementia and Alzheimer's Disease and how you can best maintain your brain power throughout your life. This research-based session will focus on the stages of dementia, the etiology of Alzheimer's Disease, the hierarchy of physical function, and, most importantly, lifespan preventive strategies that will benefit both you and your clients.

In this workshop, learn how to unleash the science-backed benefits of the latest advancements in recovery and wellness technologies. This hands-on session will provide attendees with an understanding of the science of various technologies and their appropriate application for unique outcomes, including pain relief, recovery optimization, and physical preparation. Attendees will receive hands-on experience with recovery technology, learn how to identify the best technologies to fit unique client needs, appropriately translate the science into optimal application, and practice building recovery and physical preparation programs utilizing various technologies. Participants will leave with an actionable understanding of selection, prescription, and coaching strategies to maximize the benefits of technology solutions for their clients’ unique needs and goals.

Circuit training is a popular and effective method for achieving muscular fitness goals in general and clinical populations. In this evidence-based presentation, we will discuss and present (via multimedia technology) how to design training circuits to best meet client goals. Six different circuits will be showcased, each with six exercises based on specific physiological themes such as muscular strength, power, endurance, and overall health. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in at least one of the circuits presented!

Stay updated on the latest neuroscience research linking lifestyle behaviors with brain health. This session will discuss recent findings and their practical implications for health and fitness professionals. Attendees will learn how exercise, nutrition, sleep, and other modifiable behaviors influence brain function and cognitive wellness. By the end of the session, professionals will be equipped with evidence-based strategies to support brain health in their clients.

Join this panel of industry experts as they discuss the importance of obtaining and maintaining professional credentials for fitness trainers, instructors, and service providers. Panelists will address the role of accredited credentials in ensuring safety and engaging consistently in industry best practices.