Thursday September 30th Pre-Conference Workshops
3:00pm – 8:00pm
Nutrition: The Basics and Beyond:Dominique Adair
We have all heard that nutrition is "more than half" of the equation - whether your clients and class members are trying to achieve better health, weight loss/body composition improvements or performance advantage, their food choices will have an enormous impact on their success. You will leave this workshop with:
- A thorough understanding of nutrients and how they function in the body.
- Tools to assist health clients in improving their eating habits and developing a sound nutritional plan.
- Evidence-based information to help refute all those fad diets and replace them with sound weight loss strategies.
- A primer on sports nutrition including hydration needs, carb/protein/fat requirements, and supplementation for the recreational athlete.
This pre-conference workshop, developed and taught by a credentialed fitness professional and registered dietitan, will help you wade through the enormous sea of information about nutrition, sort fact from fiction and teach you how to incorporate nutrition into your practice while remaining within your scope of practice. Come learn the real answers to all the questions you get and become the ultimate wellness resource for your clients. No previous nutrition background necessary.
5:00pm – 8:00pm
MBAM: Pilates-Based Extreme Core Conditioning Method: Mylène Brock
The MBAM (Mylène's Balancing Act Method) develops dynamic trunk control and enhances one's body awareness, strength, flexibility and proprioception - all vital qualities to ultimate movement efficiency and safety. The MBAM movements are designed to improve fine neuro-motor control from the trunk, on out to the extremities. Core strength increases quickly, because the muscles of the whole torso stay engaged throughout, challenged eccentrically, isometrically and concentrically in fast succession. Although boards on swiveling wheels are used in the MBAM method, movements without the equipment will be reviewed as well.
The surprising thing about the MBAM is that it is as much fun (remember rolling around the gym in elementary school on those scooters?) as it is fundamental to total mind and body fitness. Finally, a playful approach to the often too serious "mind and body" work!
Friday October 1st Conference Workshops
7:30am – 9:00am
Foundational Movement & Postural Correction: Monique Hollowell
In this course you will learn the theory of bender training to achieve maximum muscles activation and posture restoration. Learn to become the thinking instructor who can analyze a body, recognize its deviations and apply exercise to optimize their movement. You will walk away with cutting edge exercises, member approved, researched based core training exercise used to enhance clients' lives.
Playground Pyramids: Outdoor Bootcamp & Small Group Training: Lorey Pro
Playgrounds and parks aren't just for kids anymore. Outdoor bootcamp and small group training classes held at these locations are popping up everywhere. Learn how to use an outdoor area to teach fun and effective pyramid interval training group classes. Cardio, strength, power, speed and agility exercises will be taught. Turn any playground into your training ground!
Flying Yoga: Kate Olafson
Want to learn jump-through, challenging, sun salutation sequences that require jumping from down dog to various standing poses? Learn to link the poses in a dynamic flow which requires high cardio and endurance. Certain poses must be learnedbefore arm balances, making the arm balance less intimidating and more accessible. It’score, strength, flexibility y and fun! This workshop is designed for seasoned practitioners.
Dancelicious: Rose Zahnn
Only the pounds come off! Striptease and burlesque classes are all the rage. Learn how to “spice up” your group exercise class without scaring away the regulars. We began years ago with “good old dance exercise”. It’s time to bring it back with a twist. Learn how “Old School” can become new by adding just a bit of bump and grind, with a side of sex appeal! Take home a playful and fun, non-intimidating, ‘strip-inspired’ class that builds on simple aerobics moves you already know. Dancelicious will reinvigorate your regulars and bring in the folks who hate to work out…but LOVE to dance!
9:15am – 11:05am
Aqua Cardio Mix: Janice Jaicks
Let's take our older population through a cardiovascular routine while dissecting the movements we have grown to love so much – making them more or less challenging to accommodate a variety of special populations. Next, let's take our more advanced group and explore how to "kick it up a notch"! Cuing, delivery (on deck or in the water) and execution will be addressed. Find out why Janice's students keep coming back for more!
Head to Toe Tubing: Irene McCormick
Get a total body experience with one of the most affordable training tools available – resistance tubing. Tubing is a safe, effective alternative to free weights and cable machines, it travels well and itcan be used in both fitness and in-home personal training settings. Learn basic moves as well as complex patterns for the entire body. Discover how elastic properties promote endurance and intensity, cross the line between muscle strength, definition and cardio training, and benefit all levels of fitness.
Yoga + Tai Chi = Yo-Chi®: Lawrence Biscontini
From "Regis and Kelly" to CNN Headline News, this is fusion at its best! Unlock the chi potential of your body by fusing T'ai-Chi Yang Short Form and adapted Hatha yoga asanas. Reap the benefits of both isometric and isotonic muscular contractions, balance betterment and improved relaxation through moving meditation colored with visualization. Our music - specially created for the class - changes from New Age to Chi in five minute segments.
Flexibility Training for Athletic Performance: Dr. Jason Karp
This combination lecture and practical workshop will discuss and demonstrate the different types of stretching and flexibility techniques athletes can use. We will also explore the research to reveal some surprising things about stretching. Participants will have the chance to practice different flexibility techniques and learn which is the most effective.
11:05am – 11:30am: Energy & Expo Break
11:30am – 1:00pm
Aqua Balance Training for All Populations: EAU: Lawrence Biscontini
"EAU" (EQUILIBRIUM VIA AQUATIC UTILITIES)
This is Reebok Core Training for the water! This thrilling adventure in core stability and mobility uses the aquatic environment for serious fun and games for both the outer adult and inner child. Inspired by the Las Vegas show for a "circus of stability," we incorporate noodles, balls, bands, partner play and the dynamic principles of the water to challenge our base of support as we become more functional, including "tightrope walking" in the water!
This is Reebok Core Training for the water! This thrilling adventure in core stability and mobility uses the aquatic environment for serious fun and games for both the outer adult and inner child. Inspired by the Las Vegas show for a "circus of stability," we incorporate noodles, balls, bands, partner play and the dynamic principles of the water to challenge our base of support as we become more functional, including "tightrope walking" in the water!
Short CIRCUIT: Jeff McMullen
Circuit classes are hotter than ever! Give your circuit training class a makeover and take group exercise to a whole new level for your participants. Partner up and hit calorie and athletic conditioning stations that use the BOSU, steps and medicine balls. Whether you teach full-length group exercise classes or are a personal trainer looking for innovative core, muscle strengthening/endurance or cardio drills, you’ll walk away with more ideas than you can take home. Learn how to properly progress or regress exercises andpick up useful coaching tips and innovative class design tips that build socialization back into group exercise, or small group training, utilizing partner work.
Pilates for Today's Society: Monique Hollowell
We live in a society of flexion from sitting at out desk to lengthy car rides. our lower back muscles become weak and tight, eventually leading to lower back pain. Learn specific exercises to address specific postural issues. You will also learn the difference in postural deviations and how to apply appropriate training techniques to improve your clients posture, ultimately leading to a better body and less back pain.
We live in a society of flexion from sitting at out desk to lengthy car rides. our lower back muscles become weak and tight, eventually leading to lower back pain. Learn specific exercises to address specific postural issues. You will also learn the difference in postural deviations and how to apply appropriate training techniques to improve your clients posture, ultimately leading to a better body and less back pain.
Betty Crocker for Fitness Pros: Dominique Adair
You read everything about nutrition but you’re just not sure how to make it work in the kitchen – right? Or, you are TIRED of that old smoothie recipe or your baked chicken and salad. Come enjoy this very practical discussion of what our bodies need and how to whip it up. You’ll leave with realistic and functional ideas to make your fitness nutrition program taste great.
Take It to the Top: Peak Your Cycling Performance: Jacki Gardner
Discover effective training techniques to optimize your personal cycling performance. Whether you are a beginning triathlete, a seasoned cyclist or anyone in between, this workshop is for you. Join us to learn how to train intelligently by developing and executing a training plan – much like building a pyramid. Explore how to start with a broad base of endurance and top it off with intensity - the broader the base, the higher your peak performance will be.
1:00pm – 2:15pm Lunch on Your Own & Expo Shopping
2:15pm – 3:45pm
Gentle Aqua for Rheumatoid Conditions: Irene McCormick
Pilates and yoga-inspired movement is easy to teach and extremely effective for individuals with arthritis and fibromyalgia in water fitness classes. Replace the rebound and the splash with gentle range of motion, neutral and grounded movement.
Center Stage: Arthritis & Aging: Deborah Redder
The number of joint and immune system diseases that account for over 100 arthritis diseases will grow from 46 million to 67 million by the year 2030. Currently, 2/3 of those with arthritis diagnosed by a doctor are under 65 years of age. If prevention is the best medicine, this session will renew your commitment to a disease characterized by pain, deformity and functional disabilities that are positively impacted by physical activity and self management training techniques. Research findings for joint related pre-surgery exercise strategies are highlighted and the recommended solutions for improving arthritis disease challenges are discussed. Hands- on activity session will pull this workshop all together!
Muscle Mania: Everything About Muscles: Dr. Len Kravitz
Using interactive computer-technology, Len will clearly show you the intricate mechanisms involved in muscle force production for strength and hypertrophy. Many questions about muscle will be answered regarding specific applications to training including the following: muscle metabolism, motor unit recruitment, eccentric versus concentric overloads, volume versus intensity training considerations, and age-related phenomenon of muscle. A major part of this presentation is the discussion of what really happens to muscles as they grow. The final part of the lecture will include the newest research findings on the best training program designs for improving strength and hypertrophy.
Using interactive computer-technology, Len will clearly show you the intricate mechanisms involved in muscle force production for strength and hypertrophy. Many questions about muscle will be answered regarding specific applications to training including the following: muscle metabolism, motor unit recruitment, eccentric versus concentric overloads, volume versus intensity training considerations, and age-related phenomenon of muscle. A major part of this presentation is the discussion of what really happens to muscles as they grow. The final part of the lecture will include the newest research findings on the best training program designs for improving strength and hypertrophy.
Balletone® F.L.o.W.: Rose Zahnn
F.L.o.W. is the formula for success in Balletone, a fusion-style conditioning program designed specifically for the non-dancer. Enjoy a non-stop cardio and strength fusion class that effortlessly blends training techniques drawn from dance, Pilates and fitness. First, align the body standing up in Functional posture with Pilate’s techniques, then blend Balletone and traditional fitness exercises to create dynamic sequences that are linked effortlessly from one to the next without stopping. Discover F.L.o.W as a recipe for success and uncover a body-blasting, fat-burning routine that develops muscular endurance, core strength, stamina and agility without the use of equipment or props.
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Fluid Fusion Bliss: Jeff McMullen
What are the benefits of Tai Chi to the senior population? What is the philosophy behind Qigong and how would pre/post natal clients adapt to it in the water? Through a non-purist approach, embark on a physical, psychological and spiritual journey to explore the philosophies and concepts behind Tai Chi, Qigong, Pilates and Yoga, how they interrelate to one another, and why they are so great for all populations! Using Jeff’s “free flow” approach to class design, take the guesswork out of exercise selection and class flow in your aquatic mind/body-fusion classes. Learn how to synergistically design choreographed exercise sequences to heighten your participants’ states of awareness – all the while improving your participants’ muscular endurance, strength, coordination and core stabilization. Walk away with an exercise library you’ll be able to use in your very next class!
Real World Yoga: Alignment & Cueing: Jackie Camborde
Create a collection of visual and verbal cues and discover five shortcuts to your best yoga ever. Participate in a one-of-a-kind Posture Clinic where you will assess alignment issues and learn how to correct them. You will never look at your clients’ asanas the same way again!
The Biggies – Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hypertension and Cardiometabolic Syndrome – Can One Diet Decrease the Risk for All Five?: Dominique Adair
Research shows that the five leading causes of death in the U.S. are diet related and that more than 20% of the deaths are caused by sedentary lifestyle and poor food choices. This lecture discusses the dietary risk factors for these diseases, and practical strategies for helping to lower your risk and help others do the same.
La Salsa Fiesta: Demetreous Hill
This is a spicy hot, rhythmically dynamic workshop. The unique method of fusing Samba and Cardio Salsa is one you won't want to miss. Enjoy the sensational blend of music and culture that moves each participant to gain confidence for Ballroom Salsa Dancing!
Saturday October 2nd : Conference Workshops
7:30am – 9:00am
Get Wet & Shake Your Buddha: Lawrence Biscontini
Join Lawrence for a cardiovascular experience from a mind-body perspective, not only fusing different disciplines, but incorporating them into your traditional grapevines and step-touches in the water. You will playfully integrate stability and mobility, dance with your eyes closed and entertain your inner child, mindfully.
Mylene's Balancing Act Method (MBAM) - Level II: Mylene Brock
The MBAM works on participants’ overall proprioception, alignment, centering and control while superimposing extremity movements using a small board on swiveling wheels. This is the NEXT level from the basic MBAM course offered. We cover more advanced exercises, requiring more strength, control and coordination from participants. Definitively a must if one has fit clients looking for a greater challenge while having fun.
The Science of Breathing: Dr. Len Kravitz
For the first time, one of the most interesting and central topics in all aspects of fitness will now be comprehensively presented. This lecture will include the neurological, physiological, biological and philosophical aspects of how breathing relates to restoring health, deepening awareness, reducing stress and promoting mental functioning. All interested fitness professionals are encouraged to attend this 'breath-taking' presentation that will also include countless practical applications on optimal breathing for total health, including special segments on Asthma and COPD.
For the first time, one of the most interesting and central topics in all aspects of fitness will now be comprehensively presented. This lecture will include the neurological, physiological, biological and philosophical aspects of how breathing relates to restoring health, deepening awareness, reducing stress and promoting mental functioning. All interested fitness professionals are encouraged to attend this 'breath-taking' presentation that will also include countless practical applications on optimal breathing for total health, including special segments on Asthma and COPD.
Step Celebration!: Jeff McMullen
Step is officially 20 years old - let’s celebrate in style! You've been teaching step since its inception, through its evolution of lead changes, tap-free progressions, cross-phrasing and elimination of the filler teaching styles. Now let's pull out all the stops, tie up all the loose ends and utilize the teaching tools from the past, present and future. Here’s your chance to inspire a new audience or revive your current “step fanatic diehards”! Walk away with a class design and enough choreography nuggets you can deliver Monday morning, ready to go!
9:15am – 11:05am
Sink or Swim - Endurance Swimming for Athletes: Connie Lagerhausen
Why Swim? How about for general fitness or injury recovery? Or competitive swimming, perhaps a triathlon? Maybe for weight loss, pleasant exercise, maybe a distraction from the daily grind? Or the possibility of beating Torres or out-swimming Phelps? This combination lecture/practical workshop will discuss and demonstrate how overall physical fitness can be improved through lap swimming, exercises and drills. Further, it will identify the difference between endurance swimming classes and Masters Swim Programs. Participants should include instructors with a desire to teach endurance swimming to others, and athletes and/or instructors with an interest in organizing endurance swimming classes at their facilities. Also excellent for triathletes.
Hands-On Adjustments for Yoga Instructors: Kate Olafson
Take your teaching to a new level of confidence by learning how to apply appropriate touch in classes. Discover how to approach students and ask permission to touch, and discern the situation when it is best to leave someone be. These skills are extremely helpful for group classes and your private practice as tools to help both you and your clients/students feel how a pose should be aligned. Learn adjustment for different levels of practice; how to work with a student who is new and struggling -- to offering refinements for experienced students. Explore how the power of your words can adjust several in your class at one time! We will be working with partners so bring a friend or meet a new colleague.
How to Use Behavior When Working with Your Clients: Jacque Miller
This class will teach attendees a practical approach to creating an environment to ensure client success by understanding their coaching behavior as well as understanding how their client needs to be coached. At the same time, they will gain an appreciation for the different motivational environments required by others’ behavioral style and they will learn how to recognize behavior thatmay be sabotaging their client’s health. Each attendee will complete a DiSC behavioral profile during class.
Total Body Makeover: Core to Extremities: Lawrence Biscontini
A 'makeover' promises an outcome with some instant results and some long-term results. This approach to total body core conditioning uses minimal equipment and a unique counting system to train muscles with isometric and isotonic approaches, resulting in a total body makeover for your core and extremities, inside and outside!
A 'makeover' promises an outcome with some instant results and some long-term results. This approach to total body core conditioning uses minimal equipment and a unique counting system to train muscles with isometric and isotonic approaches, resulting in a total body makeover for your core and extremities, inside and outside!
Turn & Burn: Cycling Intervals for Maximal Caloric Expenditure: Jacki Gardner
As fitness professionals, we’ve probably all been asked the question, “Which type of exercise burns more fat, low or high intensity?” We know the answer is the exercise regimen that expends the greatest total volume of calories. Interval training is a great way to burn those calories. Join us to examine several types of intervals, the research behind those intervals, and fun ways to use them effectively in our cycling classes. Teach your participants to turn the cranks & burn the calories!
11:05am – 12:15pm Energy & Expo Break
12:15pm – 1:15pm Networking Lunch and Key Note
CREAM RISES: BETTER COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN 20 MINUTES!: KEYNOTE: Lawrence Biscontini
Learn how to move beyond the "safe and effective" parameters of group fitness and personal training instruction to what makes the cream rise to the top. With his Master's Degree in education, Lawrence will give you practical skills and actual practice as you transition from good to great, looking at what "teaching" and "education" really mean. From his new book of the same name, Lawrence will share with you 10 teaching, personal training, and presenting secrets, sharing lessons from the past thirty years in fitness training and travel. In 10 easy steps, you will gain ways to be a better communicator from the moment our chat is over!
Learn how to move beyond the "safe and effective" parameters of group fitness and personal training instruction to what makes the cream rise to the top. With his Master's Degree in education, Lawrence will give you practical skills and actual practice as you transition from good to great, looking at what "teaching" and "education" really mean. From his new book of the same name, Lawrence will share with you 10 teaching, personal training, and presenting secrets, sharing lessons from the past thirty years in fitness training and travel. In 10 easy steps, you will gain ways to be a better communicator from the moment our chat is over!
1:15pm – 2:45pm
Deluge: A Journey in Land to Water Transitions: Kris Wallace
By definition, "deluge" is an overflowing of land by water. This workshop will show how to overflow those power moves from the land to the shallow water and then the deep water. This energizing experience includes, but is not limited to, hydro-cuffs on the ankles, hand buoys and belts. Learn how to create a motivating and exciting new routine for your classes by "getting deeper" into movement and choreography designed to challenge all of your class participants, from seniors to athletes.
Strong Healthy Back: Monique Hollowell
Low back pain is one of the most common ailments in today's society. With the increase of low back complaints, ranging from acute to chronic, fitness professional are striving for safe options for their participants. The Journal of Applied Research has recognized the Bender Method- Strong Healthy Back as a one of the most effective ways for creating stronger postural muscles thus reducing the risk of injury today. You will learn Health Back exercises that can be used in a standing, sitting or lying position.
Diet ‘til You Drop – Or Not!: Dominique Adair
Weight loss information is exploding almost as fast as waist lines! Something is not right. Use a search engine to hunt for “diet” on Amazon and you will get more than 283,000 books to choose from! This candid look at weight loss diets is humorous, honest and straight. From a Registered Dietitian that has helped her clients shed thousands of pounds,you will get a no-nonsense assessment of popular diets – what they get right and where they go terribly wrong.
Bollywood Beats: Jackie Camborde
The music and dance of Bollywood comes to life in this exotic and exciting workshop. Learn the basics of Bollywood, Bhangra and Bellydance and how to incorporate them into a dance interval class. Participants will learn how to create an exciting playlist, discover performance techniques for Bollywood instructors, and integrate props into a routine. Spice up your classes with a whole new set of dance moves!
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Zen and Zenergy H2O: Irene McCormick
Powerful water movements combined with body-mind intervals make this class a creative and arousing water fitness experience. Zen includes mindful, yoga-inspired water fitness and teamswith Zenergy. You’ll get explosive, adrenaline-influenced rebounding power in a single water fitness experience. This class is twice as fun and extremely replicable.
Partner Pilates: Demetreous Hill shoe
Enjoy Joseph Pilates’ 25 classical exercises with a PARTNER. You can expect to be inspired and motivated as you team up during this class filled with concentrated, flowingly-centered, core-strengthening moves. Join Demetreous as he uniquely combines kinesthetic awareness and postural integrity to form a longer and stronger YOU. If you are looking for a fun new approach to your Pilates mat class, be there!
Women's Health Report: Dr. Len Kravitz
Come learn the latest research on women and cardiovascular disease, hypertension as women age, physical activity and breast cancer, exercise metabolism in women, social relationships and exercise, exercise intensity and metabolic syndrome, ways to improve physical activity in women,and more. This is a fabulous new presentation geared totally for exercise professionals wanting to educate their female students and clients on the newest research and health information for females.
Come learn the latest research on women and cardiovascular disease, hypertension as women age, physical activity and breast cancer, exercise metabolism in women, social relationships and exercise, exercise intensity and metabolic syndrome, ways to improve physical activity in women,and more. This is a fabulous new presentation geared totally for exercise professionals wanting to educate their female students and clients on the newest research and health information for females.
STRAIGHTup SCULPT: Jeff McMullen
Sculpting classes are still the RAVE and couldn’t be more popular in the fitness market! No need to utilize every piece of equipment at your fingertips - join Jeff McMullen in this non-stop strength and conditioning extravaganza that works the body from head to toe simply using the equipment in your studio. Learn to seamlessly link exercise sequences that challenge the body in a variety of planes and motions, as well as unique ideas incorporating balance, muscular strength and endurance with neuromuscular facilitation. This workshop will allow you to explore strategies to create modifications and progressions for every level of fitness, ensuring your sculpting class is a success EVERY time!
4:30pm – 5:00pm Energy Break & Expo – Last Call for Expo Shopping
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Aqua Cycle (noodles): Lawrence Biscontini
Want to simulate an interval cycling experience in the pool? “Use your noodle” in this workshop and create a cycling class in the hydro environment that will not only move your “cycle” around the pool, but also will incorporate upper-body muscles simultaneously, doing 'jumps,' 'hills,' 'climbs,' 'races' and 'flats.' For programming ideas to create an aquatic cycle class based on both singles and pairs, this workshop is for you!
Total Yoga Core: Rose Zahnn
Experience a true blend of Pilates, yoga and fitness moves. Learn how to sequence the exercises for maximum effectiveness, flow and challenge. Cue for intensity with positive and empowering messages, while incorporating flowing movement, seamless transitions and a full body fitness routine. Combining a strong Pilates core with fitness power and yoga flow, Total Yoga Core gives you the tools to bring all members into class, building strength, flexibility and endurance for both women and men.
Experience a true blend of Pilates, yoga and fitness moves. Learn how to sequence the exercises for maximum effectiveness, flow and challenge. Cue for intensity with positive and empowering messages, while incorporating flowing movement, seamless transitions and a full body fitness routine. Combining a strong Pilates core with fitness power and yoga flow, Total Yoga Core gives you the tools to bring all members into class, building strength, flexibility and endurance for both women and men.
Fitness Writing: Finding Your Inner Hemingway: Dr. Jason Karp
Many fitness professionals own their own businesses, but many struggle with getting the word out about their services. Writing for fitness publications is a great way to gain exposure and have people see your expertise. This presentation discusses the steps for writing for consumer and trade publications and how to capture the attention of editors.
Many fitness professionals own their own businesses, but many struggle with getting the word out about their services. Writing for fitness publications is a great way to gain exposure and have people see your expertise. This presentation discusses the steps for writing for consumer and trade publications and how to capture the attention of editors.
Zumba: Melinda Mills-Walkey
Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow participants to dance away their worries. Zumba is based on the principle that working out should be fun and easy to do, which encourages participants to stick to the Zumba Fitness program and achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba is a “feel-good” experience that is great for both the body and the mind!
Sunday October 3rd : Conference Workshops
7:30am – 9:00am
Aqua Boot Camp: Kris Wallace
Energize your aqua classes with this fun and innovative format, appropriate for all fitness levels. Learn how to integrate drills, relays, equipment and “stations” into a well-rounded and challenging aqua class. Dress the part, bring a whistle, turn on the music and watch your students have a great time at your Aqua Boot Camp.
Running Drills and Technique to Make You Run Better: Dr. Jason Karp
If your clients want to be better runners, they need to start by running better. This workshop will teach you how to run better through the use of running form drills to improve your technique and reduce your risk for injury.
If your clients want to be better runners, they need to start by running better. This workshop will teach you how to run better through the use of running form drills to improve your technique and reduce your risk for injury.
A ‘Hip’ Yoga Practice for Athletes: Thecla Chomicz
Many of the forms of exercise we use to improve and maintain cardiovascular fitness are repetitive enough to make people prone to muscular imbalances in and around the pelvic girdle, which can subsequently lead to a whole host of debilitating conditions. Learn to counter the hip muscular imbalances caused by these exercises through yoga. This workshop is designed to give you the tools to build a yoga practice that will strengthen the weak, stretch the tight and bring balance to your center of gravity. The lecture portion of this workshop will include a discussion of the anatomy and kinesiology of the hip, while the practical portion will include practicing basic yoga postures as well as pose modifications for the flexibility impaired.
Cardio Drumming: Demetreous Hill
Cardio Drumming is Demetreous’ own unique blend of imaginative choreography while drumming on fitness balls. Join Demetreous to learn his ingenious approach to this fun class that was developed by German fitness professionals. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to follow his directional variations, turns and rhythm changes. His clear cues and logical combination building drive you to an electrifying, climactic finish that is sure to take your breath away.
9:15am – 11:05am
Water Warrior: Water Walking/Running 101: Connie Lagerhausen
Prepare your students and athletes, to take their road warrior spirit, to the water! This exciting workshop will give you the tools and moves that could be incorporated into any water fitness class or create a class just utilizing the principles of water walking/running. Water walking/running, also adapts to use in the rehabilitation, of your athletes after a land based injury to help minimize further injury and keep them in cardiovascular shape.
Pilatesphere: Pilates on the Ball: Jackie Camborde
Take the method off the mat and get on the ball! This session will show you how to take Pilates mat exercises and progress them using a stability ball. Learn a ton of new exercises, their modifications and how to incorporate them into a flowing, challenging class. Nothing works your core more than Pilates – until you put Pilates on the sphere of the stability ball!
Fat Frenzy, MORE About Fat!: Dr. Len Kravitz
This profoundly researched presentation will cover numerous recent topics including the purposes of fat in the human body, the role of fat for energy production, the role of fat in athletic performance, fat metabolism, unique gender differences in fat metabolism, current health issues with fat and countless myths and misconceptions about fat. Each participant will leave with countless practical and meaningful applications about fat from this well-balanced, informative and comprehensive presentation.
This profoundly researched presentation will cover numerous recent topics including the purposes of fat in the human body, the role of fat for energy production, the role of fat in athletic performance, fat metabolism, unique gender differences in fat metabolism, current health issues with fat and countless myths and misconceptions about fat. Each participant will leave with countless practical and meaningful applications about fat from this well-balanced, informative and comprehensive presentation.
Body Barr Cardio Blast: Irene McCormick
Get your cardio and strength training needs met in less than one hour! Combine strength training with a body bar and cardio intervals with a medicine ball for one simple, yet progressive class. Utilize the body bar for upper and lower body combinations. Participants will ask a little more from their bodies and get a powerful cardio and strength training experience.
11:15am – 12:45pm
Aqua Zumba: Melinda Mills-Walkey
Come join the "pool party" for all ages and all fitness levels! Participate in safe, effective and challenging water-based routines that integrate the Zumba Fitness formula and philosophy into traditional aqua fitness disciplines. Enjoy the fusion of hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves in this one-of-a-kind workshop that will blow you away!
Plyometrics Palooza: Dr. Jason Karp
Learn how to get powerful, sculpted muscles with plyometrics! Plyometrics are fast, powerful jumping and bounding exercises that exploit muscles' and tendons' ability to store and utilize elastic energy. In this fun workshop, you'll experience the best plyometric exercises that are used by the world's best sprinters and jumpers! Whether you want to sculpt leaner, better-looking muscles or improve athletic performance, this workshop is for you!
Four on the Floor for the Core: Rose Zahnn
Give your time-starved clients a simple core training routine using just four exercises. Develop balanced core exercises that are simple to do at home, add as part of a group exercise class or private training session, or compose an entire core class with Four on The Floor. Mix and match the exercises, with or without equipment -- plus take home an almost limitless variety of core routines!
The Hot Chair: Demetreous Hill
Nurture, cherish and release your power animal! Experience the art of chair dancing with Demetreous. This enticing session leads you through smooth moves built around a chair that are sure to heighten your senses. Join this class for an electric combination of movement, touch, visualization and exercise! Start your engines!
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