901 FIT4MOM Pre & Postnatal Foundations Program
Motherhood is a journey like no other. With the birth rate continuing to increase, it is time to empower all moms to find their strength in motherhood. FIT4MOM, the leader in pre and postnatal fitness franchising, debuts its first-ever fitness certification course for the public. The new FIT4MOM Pre & Postnatal Foundations Program provides fitness…
Read More658 Gentle Yet Powerful Workout Design
With the popularity of HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit, Insanity and other intense workout formats, the general population is getting the message that you must go hard all the time to see results. As a result, incidences of chronic injuries are increasing. This session will review techniques for helping clients achieve life-changing results without beating them up…
Read More245 Barospine® Functional Fusions245
In this session, experience how and why it is crucial to combine a fusion of specific flexibility, mobility and proprioceptive training for a functional program utilizing the BaroCurve™ and Spark Mat™. You will leave with new and innovative exercises and strategies that leverage the fascial lines, gravity and planes of motion while increasing vestibular system…
Read More459 Old School Vs New School: Blending Traditional and Modern Yoga Practices
Learn to create unique yoga experiences that appeal to traditional and modern practitioners. In this workshop, you’ll experience ways to blend old-school postures and philosophies seamlessly with new-school movements and modifications. You’ll walk away with a strategy to create compelling classes that break down the barriers between these sometimes competing—yet equally relevant and impactful—approaches to yoga practice.
Read More623 Strength Braining: How Strength Training Benefits Brain Health
For decades, exercise-related research on brain health improvement has focused on cardiovascular activity. However, new research has revealed exciting ways that strength training enhances cognitive function and health. This session delivers creative, engaging and practical strategies that you can easily integrate into client training programs that, according to research, will keep their brains sharp and…
Read More111 Introduction to Personal Training the NASM Way! Sponsored by NASM
If you are a newly certified personal trainer or are interested in entering the profession of personal training, this pre-event intensive is for you! This workshop will provide you with the entry-level tools you need to be confident in your ability to help clients achieve their goals. In addition to providing baseline information on how…
Read More110 Functional Physique
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…
Read More104 Introduction to Group Fitness Instruction the AFAA Way! Sponsored by AFAA®
Group exercise is an exciting profession that continues to evolve. Today, group fitness instructors teach various classes, including dance-based, group resistance training, indoor cycling, step, HIIT programs, yoga, Pilates, boot camp style workouts, circuit training, aquatics training, and more. While instructing each of these formats requires specific skills, the skills inherent in generalized group instruction…
Read More103 Schwinn Cycling: Indoor Cycling Certification
#RideRight anywhere and everywhere with the industry’s most up-to-date, respected and progressive indoor cycling instructor training course. Experience the latest Schwinn Z Bike and Power Console and accurate power provided by the 4iiii Powermeter! Get the tools you need to become a successful and sought-after instructor on any brand of bike in one power-packed day.…
Read More102 Functional Aging Specialist Certification
The rapid growth of the aging population (age 50+) presents an unprecedented opportunity for the fitness professional who understands how to train these clients effectively. This comprehensive and innovative certification program is just what you need to become an expert in functional fitness for mature adults. Boomers and aging adults come to you for your…
Read More900 Rowing Coach L1 Training
Learn rowing from the best! Rowing Coach L1 Training is an indoor rowing instructor program designed to give you a detailed understanding of rowing mechanics and how to teach rowing to others. Expect to improve your rowing stroke, learn to identify and correct common errors in others and discover ways to incorporate rowing into your…
Read More841 Bringing Back Foundational Strength Training
Foundational strength is often overlooked due to the popularity of functional corrective exercise, HIIT, explosive speed and power work and heart rate-based training. In this session, we’ll look back to critical foundational movements for max strength, endurance and hypertrophy. We’ll explore their role in physical performance and weight loss and why it’s time to reintroduce…
Read More838 Barre Building Blocks
Building the perfect barre workout for your students begins with a strong set-up, intelligent choreography design and variations that progress and challenge your students week after week. Learn the building blocks you need for creating and filling your best barre classes. You’ll also learn cuing strategies that simplify the teaching process and how to add…
Read More836 Integrated Bodyweight Training
A typical client’s goal is to move with strength, power and efficiency. Bodyweight training is one of the most practical ways to train clients to gain proficiency in all movement patterns. In this session, you’ll learn how to improve client strength by linking movements together through intelligent transitions. You’ll discover and experience bodyweight movement complexes…
Read More835 Schwinn® Cycling: Breathy Not Breathless—Base-Building Threshold Training
HIIT may be here to stay, but there are times to HIIT it and then quit it! Building your threshold without going breathless is a powerful way to train. Learn methods for creating more variety with your aerobic intervals and steady aerobic work through thoughtful programming and science to back it up.
Read More834 How to Master the Box Squat: Training and Applications for Trainers and Coaches
This combination of lecture and hands-on session will discuss and identify the biomechanics and technical intricacies of the box squat. You’ll learn why this is a valuable exercise to include in client programs and gain practical information on progressions and variations. You’ll also understand common mistakes and how to spot them and discover strategies to…
Read More833 The Msingi Project
Msingi means “elemental and foundational” in Swahili. It is a unique collection of 33 movements inspired by the elements of earth, wind and fire and is an accessible form of exercise for all people at any level of fitness and life stage. Msingi is done indoors or outdoors and aims to achieve environmental awareness and…
Read More832 Common Knee Injuries: Keep Your Clients Active, Pain-Free and Praising Your Skills
According to the Administration for Community Living, one in four adults suffers chronic knee pain. That’s no surprise; knee biomechanics makes the joint especially vulnerable to chronic and acute injury. The good news is that exercise is recommended as a protocol to decrease this pain and improve quality of life. This session will explore common…
Read More831 Watch that Walk! Gait Assessment for the Fitness Professional
Walking is the most foundational and functional movement pattern we perform every day. How a client walks can reveal much about mobility, stability and strength. Join podiatrist Dr. Emily as she explores how the gait assessment can be the most informative client assessment. We’ll discuss the phases of gait and basic joint positions during each…
Read More830 Maximizing Multi-Segmental Whole-Body Rotational Power
Many clients participate in activities that require rotational power, such as golf, tennis and baseball. Have you ever thought about the transferability of your training to help them better perform their activity of choice? This session will investigate the foundations of rotational power and how to develop it in your clients. You’ll leave with programming…
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