As the only contact point between the body and the ground, the plantar foot plays a critical role in how we maintain upright stance and balance. One of the greatest contributors to fall risk and instability is a loss of sensation in the plantar foot due to peripheral neuropathy. Join functional podiatrist Emily Splichal as…

Falls are a serious threat to older adults and often lead to hip fracture, traumatic brain injury, disability, nursing home admission and even death. With the growth of the aging population, fall prevalence is expected to increase, making balance training a high priority for this population. In this session, we will explore the key risk…

The best thing about speed dating exercise circuits is that you can move quickly along and have some fun while you’re at it! In this session, we will experience the five key benefits of circuit training in a format that works the whole body. From partner drills to plyos, endurance training, abs and more, your…

Increase your brain performance and fitness in this challenging club-like step session. Creatively use many movement disciplines as we build on 32-count choreography until we reach the finished product. This session combines fun and neural plasticity at its best!

In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll learn how to build a movement toolbox with the goal of exponentially expanding your BOSU Balance Trainer movement library. Using progressive variations of base skills, you’ll discover how to create building blocks of metabolic, conditioning, core and mobility exercises that can then be fused into creative formats that are scalable…

Rhythm rides don’t need smoke and mirrors or unnecessary distractions. It’s time to stop the madness. Discover how to capture and captivate your riders the right way. Learn how to program a rhythm ride to create a magical, memorable workout that gets real results.

Sprint 8 is an obesity-reducing exercise modality that’s been subjected to independent studies within multiple medical facilities. We’ll review the science, including the enhanced production of HGH, perform a textbook Sprint 8 session on the Matrix CXP bike, and establish how Sprint 8 can complement other indoor cycle sessions.

Yep, rest and HIIT are a perfect pair. Active rest intervals allow for optimal intensity during the work intervals to produce results without overtraining. Learn how to use the rest intervals in your program design to help your clients and classes perform at their best.

Barre enthusiasts, yogis and dancers practice barefoot because it reflects core values like deep connection to the body and emotions. So, if you’re teaching barefoot, you should know the fundamentals of foot fitness! Learn foot-focused exercises and cuing techniques that you can apply to your formats immediately. Next, we’ll put your invigorated feet to the…

In this workshop, participants will experience a dynamic warm-up, combining multiplanar functional movement patterns reinforced by the STOTT PILATES Basic Biomechanical Principles and the Merrithew™ Fascial Movement Variables. A wide variety of props will be introduced, including the Foam Cushion C, Stability Barrel™, Flex-Band® and Toning Balls™, to enhance a client’s movement quality and address…

As coaches, we have a lot of great choices to maximize the safety and efficiency of our methodology. Sometimes, it is not what we do, but what we don’t do that matters. This interactive session is designed to guide us in making intelligent training decisions with our clients and athletes. Join us as we discuss…

Everyone moves differently, so not every exercise is right for every body. This can make it challenging for fitness professionals to make the best program design choices for clients. Fortunately, now there is an easy way to determine what types of exercises are and aren’t appropriate, allowing you to tailor a program to each person’s…

Affecting at least 80% of the population and totaling nearly $200 billion in lost productivity and healthcare costs, lower-back pain is a major public health problem. Undoubtedly, you’ll encounter a client with lower-back pain and you must be competent with corrective and integrated exercise strategies to alleviate discomfort, minimize injury and maximize results. Learn about…

How we coach can determine the success and performance of our clients. In this session, learn the key ingredients a coach needs to deliver via cuing and communication to enhance skill acquisition and drive performance. Walk away with techniques to immediately coach more efficient and effective movements in your clients.

In this session, you will define the ultimate swing, hinge and press movements that the kettlebell unlocks like no other training tool. We’ll compare the kettlebell to other popular training tools such as barbells and dumbbells, identify how you can use it as a tool to deliver incredibly effective workouts with minimal space and time,…

Fascia is the hottest topic in the fitness, yoga and Pilates industry today. Understanding human function and movement is rapidly evolving, and staying current with this evolving trend is important for teaching and training clients. In this full-body stability and mobility workshop, you will learn the main fascial lines, gain an understanding of how the…