Education Sessions
Take advantage of more than 200 workshops, lectures, workouts, and experiences from the world’s leading fitness organizers and professionals. Experience and gain top-notch education that empowers career confidence, qualifications, reputation, and growth.
600
- Group Energy Classes
TRUE STRENGTH
July 13, 2024 6:30am • Session 600 • Workout
Presented by Todd Durkin, MA
There’s nothing like getting the body, mind, and soul singing in what will be a vintage TD workout. This “True Strength” workout is going to infuse Body, Mind, & Soul all into one extraordinary workout experience. In addition to a fun, high-intensity, calorie-crushing IMPACT-style workout, Todd will also infuse mindset and “soulset” exercises into this once in a life-time workout experience. This one will have all of that, and then some, and teach you what TRUE STRENGTH is all about!
601
- Group Energy Classes
Climb and Ride
July 13, 2024 6:30am • Session 601 • Workout
Presented by Fraser Quelch
The ultimate wake me up! This challenging hybrid class is an incredible way to start your day and brings a new take on what you think group cardio can be. Combine the intensity of group climbing with studio cycling to create a completely refreshed and compelling group cardio experience.
602
- Group Energy Classes
Supercharge Your Group Fitness Classes with Active Recovery
July 13, 2024 6:30am • Session 602 • Workout
Presented by Marc Coronel
Turn your group fitness sessions into recovery powerhouses with this game-changing course! Learn how to infuse Active Recovery techniques into your group fitness routines, building deeper connections with your clients as they blast through fatigue and bounce back from class feeling energized and empowered. This is more than just stretching; it's about redefining what you offer your community and showing them how you invest in their overall performance. Watch your participants crush personal bests, skyrocket engagement, and rave about your classes – you'll be the recovery rockstar of their fitness world!
610
- Specialty Populations
Movements for Moms
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 610 • Workshop
Presented by Jessica Maurer
Let’s dive into common form issues we see within one of our largest populations of clients: mothers. Not only will we discuss these issues, but we will dive into the movement patterns you should be introducing to help moms become better movers in life. Learn easy cues, workout structures, and more in this interactive workshop.
611
- Group Energy Classes
WARRIOR Rhythm™/ Guts to Stand Out
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 611 • Workshop
Presented by Ellen de Werd
Want to stand out? Spark your desire to be different! Dare to intertwine yoga flows with bursts of HIIT training and weight lifting. Feel rebel vibes coursing through your veins and renew the thrill of teaching group fitness as you experience WARRIOR Rhythm.
612
- Group Energy Classes
Functional Step
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 612 • Workshop
Presented by Alessandro Pisanu
Dive into the world of Functional Step in this immersive 120-minute workshop designed to explore fundamental techniques and skills. Uncover the key elements that make Functional Step an effective and dynamic fitness approach. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or seeking to refine your existing skills, join us for an engaging session filled with practical insights and hands-on learning. Walk away with a renewed understanding of Functional Step and the tools to incorporate it into your fitness routine.
613
- Studio Cycling Experiences
Let The Ride Move You
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 613 • Workshop
Presented by Sergio Velasco
From beat-based rhythm riding to interval and power-focused drills, experience a smorgasbord of awesomeness in this team-taught ride. From a profile that will take you across various intensity profiles and drill ideas, to the addition of technology for added incentive and fun, experience the unique teaching style, drills, cueing and energy of our award-winning trainers for a ride that will truly move you!
614
- Studio Cycling Experiences
Schwinn® Indoor Cycling: Transcend – Cycle Flow
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 614 • Workshop
Presented by Robert Sherman
When you cycle in and yoga out, the result is a body that is balanced, strong and ready for living. It’s the perfect pairing of functional fitness formulas that center around breath to break the mold of cycling fusion.
615
- Sports Specific Training
The Combine Challenge
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 615 • Workshop
Presented by Dwain Bradshaw Mikayla Foss Rich Pruett, EdD
Dive into "The Combine Challenge" with Exos, where ambition meets unparalleled training expertise. This isn't just another workshop; it's your entry into the elite world of NFL Combine preparation, a realm where Exos has consistently turned potential into exceptional performance. With a track record of guiding over 130 athletes to become first-round NFL draft picks, our approach isn't just proven—it's legendary. This session promises an immersive experience into the rigorous preparation and steadfast dedication required to excel at the NFL Combine, the ultimate test before the biggest interview of their lives. Led by the Exos team, participants will undergo the full spectrum of our NFL Combine Prep training process. Be prepared to push your limits, gain invaluable insights, and train with the intensity of an athlete on the brink of athletic greatness. If you're serious about mastering the skills needed to dominate the NFL Combine, there's no better place than with Exos—where champions are built.
616
- Fight Club
Self Defense with Billy Blanks
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 616 • Workshop
Presented by Billy Blanks
Designed by Tae Bo creator Billy Blanks, Tae Bo Cardio/Self-Defense is a workout that offers a fusing of martial arts and cardio to create a combat style of Tae Bo training for men and women. The offensive and defensive motions in combination create a workout that boosts fitness, strength and agility while learning the protective movements that will help you meet any challenge. It’s an empowering exercise that allows you to develop a strong sense of safety and security while burning hundreds of calories.
617
- Small Group Coaching
Bodyweight Interval Training for All Fitness Levels
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 617 • Workshop
Presented by Gabriella Bellissimo, PhD
Within this specialty workout, Gabriella will exemplify the versatility of Bodyweight Interval Training (BWIT), showcasing its adaptability to suit a broad spectrum of fitness levels, all within a single session. Her instruction will encompass a range of exercise modifications, accompanied by essential cues and insights, resulting in an inclusive and comprehensive BWIT workout experience.
618
- Small Group Coaching
Anti-Obesity Medications and Exercise Programming: Navigating this New Era in Obesity Treatment
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 618 • Lecture
Presented by Renee Rogers, PhD
Obesity care has been transformed with the introduction and availability of new anti-obesity medications (e.g. Ozempic™, Wegovy™, Mounjaro™, Zepbound™) that are highly effective at reducing body weight, adiposity, and related chronic conditions. But what does this mean for the fitness professional and how we design exercise prescriptions? This session will break down this complex topic by first providing attendees with an overview of how these agents work and how they are properly prescribed. It will then dive into what we know and don’t currently know about exercise, body composition, and muscle loss within the context of these medications using the latest scientific evidence. Lastly, key considerations will be outlined for exercise programming along with behavioral strategies to facilitate exercise uptake and adherence that are specific to clients taking an anti-obesity agent.
619
- The Science of Fitness
The Disturbing Dangers of Physical Inactivity
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 619 • Lecture
Presented by Rick Richey, DHSc
Sponsored by NASM
Sedentary lifestyles and smoking have a lot in common when it comes to morbidity and early mortality. In fact, research shows that being sedentary throughout the day is so bad for you that even a daily hour-long workout won’t save you from many chronic diseases if you are sedentary for the other 23 hours in the day! In this session we will review the research of being sedentary and how lifestyle changes beyond (and sometimes instead of) an hour in the gym can help save so many of our clients, family members, and loved ones from pathologies that are rooted in being rooted to our chairs.
620
- Pilates Evolving
Balanced Body Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 5 Key Exercises
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 620 • Workshop
Presented by Nico Gonzalez
Pelvic floor dysfunction affects almost 25% of women and its prevalence increases with increasing age, BMI and medical procedures, such as hysterectomies. This workshop will review pelvic floor dysfunction, the pelvic floor musculature and review 5 exercises which specifically address the pelvic floor. We will explore the need for understanding exercise form, breath, intra-abdominal pressure and muscle co-activation when teaching exercises to enhance pelvic floor functionality
621
- Longevity Training
Fascial Training for Longevity
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 621 • Workshop
Presented by Leslee Bender
In this session, you will experience the science of the fascial lines and planes of motion and specific myofascial release techniques to decrease pain, improve flexibility and mobility for all levels of students and ages looking to improve their functionality for all activities. This is like no other session as movements are combined with immediate release targeting areas of the body that cause limitations. Your clients will notice immediately how different they feel with this modality of training! And, when combined with any other program, you will bring vast improvements to decrease the potentiality of injuries.
622
- Pilates Evolving
STOTT PILATES® Essential Matwork with a Fascial Focus
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 622 • Workshop
Presented by Caterina Senecal
Sponsored by Merrithew®
This workshop provides instructors tools to incorporate new fascial research concepts within the body of the STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork repertoire. Following the Essential Matwork order, participants explore how exercise essences can be enhanced with new fascial research concepts, inspiring a new movement experience. Created by the experts at Merrithew®, discover seamless movement flowing exercise sequences that take the body through multiple planes of movement. This workshop will spark creativity in programming and allow participants to tap into their innate body wisdom to find alternate variations that best suit their movement potential on any given day.
623
- Specialty Populations
BFR: The Most Innovative, Safe and Effective Way to Exercise
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 623 • Lecture
Presented by Mike DeBord, DC
Experience a revolution in fitness with Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training, unlocking four profound effects that set it apart from traditional methods. In sessions lasting less than 20 minutes, BFR induces a rapid burn and fatigue, pushing your limits beyond what traditional training achieves. Feel a deeper fatigue than ever before, accompanied by a surge in growth hormone, enhancing your fitness journey. Beyond its efficiency, BFR training boasts a spectrum of fitness and health benefits suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels, including kids, seniors, athletes, and those undergoing rehabilitation. Embrace a transformative approach to fitness that maximizes results and ensures safety across diverse demographics.
624
- Pure Strength
There is Nothing Dead About Deadlifting
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 624 • Workshop
Presented by Rodney Corn
When it comes to objective total-body force production, the Deadlift is one of the best exercises around, requiring stabilization, strength, and technique. Once thought of as an exercise that can hurt the low back, the Deadlift is actually a proven low-back strengthener, both locally and globally - when performed correctly…and good technique goes way beyond a \neutral spine! In this session we will dive into the intricacies of Deadlifting technique so you walk away with a comprehensive understanding and application of how to safely and effectively perform this total-body exercise. Come join in the fun and learn multiple ways to perform deadlifts and increase your stabilization, strength, and power!
625
- Group Energy Classes
Basic to Bad#@%
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 625 • Workshop
Presented by Carolyn Erickson Elizabeth Lenart, MEd
Now that you've learned to enhance the appeal of exercises, let's discuss how to leverage that for impressive results. Progressing and adapting exercises with various tools or variations is one aspect, but developing effective protocols for specific goals is another. In this session, we'll distinguish between Progressive Exercises and Progressive Training. Join us as we craft targeted programs for personal training clients, small group training, and group exercise (GX) classes. Gain insights on refining your training approaches for exceptional and meaningful results.
626
- Nutrition
Plant Powered Weight Loss
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 626 • Lecture
Presented by Bruce Mylrea Mindy Mylrea
Fad diet crazes continue to flood the internet and bookshelves as the weight of the nation continues to rise to dangerous proportions. It’s time to pull the curtain away and see what really works for long term weight loss. And it doesn't come in a shake, potion, or pill. Uncover simple, easy to implement proven strategies for lifelong weight management and sustained health. Based on the latest research from unsponsored, unbiased obesity scientists, this lecture outlines in simple terms what you and your clients need to know to begin a safe, healthy, manageable weight loss journey that will last a lifetime.
627
- One-on-one Client Experience
Breath: The Secret to Posture and Performance
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 627 • Workshop
Presented by Evan Osar, DC
Clients present with chronic tightness, discomfort, and the inability to perform at the level they want. Suboptimal breathing strategies are one of the most common finding underlying postural alterations, limited ROM, decreased strength, as well as chronic tension and discomfort. Strengthening approaches that omit breath training will perpetuate than tightness and weakness. During this session, you'll discover how breathing directly impacts posture, ROM, and stability. Additionally, you'll discover real-world strategies for seamlessly integrating breathing into your client's warm-ups, strengthening, and cool-down sessions. You will not look at breathing the same after this session.
628
- Core Training
The Ultimate Plank Party
July 13, 2024 7:30am • Session 628 • Workshop
Presented by Siri Chilazi, MBA
You probably offer planks as part of your workouts and classes, but are you sure you're doing them correctly and setting your clients up for success? In this session, you will learn everything you will ever need to know about the why behind planking, benefits and cautions, proper form, cueing and coaching planks effectively, and variations for all bodies. Walk away with a simple framework for generating endless plank variations and modifications for any situation, plus 200+ plank ideas (with and without equipment) to make planks challenging, interesting, and accessible to all populations.
640
- Yoga, Mobility, Flexibility & Stretch
YogaWorks Teacher Training
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 640 • Workshop
Presented by Vytas Baskauskas Maya Magennis
Discover the transformative power of YogaWorks Teacher Training with an extended practice and Q&A session led by industry leaders including Maya Magneiss, Vytas Baskauskas, and Jesse Schein. YogaWorks is the gold standard in teacher training and respected worldwide. We've trained many of the world’s most celebrated yogis, including Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, Annie Carpenter, Vinnie Marino, Kathryn Budig and many more. Leading trainings since 1990, our comprehensive curriculum has been carefully refined over 30 years. It is a practical and unique method combining Vinyasa flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Our mission is to provide each student with the necessary foundation to skillfully teach with compassion, safety and integrity, while honoring your individual voice and style. Whether you want to be a teacher or simply want to advance your practice, we invite you to join our legacy!
642
- Group Energy Classes
Rhythmic Resistence Training
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 642 • Workshop
Presented by Lauren George, MS
Are you ready to set your group strength training classes apart and leave a lasting impact on your participants? Introducing Rhythmic Resistance Training, the game-changer you've been waiting for! In this workshop, you will learn how to harness the motivational power of music to take your classes from good to great! Get ready to think beyond the basics of squats and bicep curls as you experience dynamic strength flows that seamlessly integrate upper and lower body movements, synced perfectly to the rhythm. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to design group strength classes that deliver the most efficient and engaging workouts of your students' week.
643
- Studio Cycling Experiences
A Winning Ride
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 643 • Workshop
Presented by Krista Popowych Sergio Velasco
In this off, and then on the saddle session, we will learn how to put together inspiring and effective indoor cycling workouts. Starting with developing rides that are correctly based on intensity and physiological goals, followed by finding and curating a motivating Spotify playlist, this session combines science with an easy to follow winning-formula. Never again will you have to guess what to do, what to teach or what music to use. Ready, set, win!
644
- Studio Cycling Experiences
Schwinn® Indoor Cycling: Mode Magic – Ride or Die Rides
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 644 • Workshop
Presented by Keli Roberts
Tap into the unique ways your team wants to ride – ONLY with the Z-power console from Schwinn®. Whether it’s RPM, Max HR, or FTP – we’ve got a ride for everyone. Build it and they will come. Real results, every time, with your ride or die. Let’s go
645
- Sports Specific Training
D-1 Commit: Building a Division 1 Athlete through Mindset, Motivation, and Movement
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 645 • Workshop
Presented by Brooke Holman Pete Holman, MSPT
This session will not only give you the skills and tools to train developing adolescent athletes to their fullest potential but will give you authentic insights on the training process from a TRUE D1 commit. Join Brooke Holman, D1 Volleyball player and Pete Holman, Proud Dad, Physical Therapist, CSCS and former US National TaeKwon-Do champion, as they demonstrate how you take your clients from benchwarmers to starters. Learn how to develop physical competencies needed for any sport using cutting edge techniques, and learn how to challenge mental resiliency to produce a championship mindset. We will also touch on the soft skills (conscious coaching) that develop rapport, trust and companionship through what is one of the toughest times in any human's life: adolescence!
646
- Group Energy Classes
Below The Belt
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 646 • Workshop
Presented by Mindy Mylrea
How would you like to walk away with the best lower body exercises on the planet that you can teach on Monday morning. You will learn 4 different creative below the belt combos for any fitness theme. This workshop is jam packed with critical cutting edge research as well as amazing glute and leg routines using every twist and turn in the book.
647
- One-on-one Client Experience
Science-Guided Movement Through Menopause
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 647 • Workshop
Presented by Joanne Groves
Define perimenopause and explore the role you can play as a group or one-on-one trainer in addressing it. Apply the Faster process to critically evaluate myths and scientific knowledge specific to this life stage. Define the components of an experience, from stimulus to emotion and feelings. Elevate your skills in delivering the three core components of training: program design, inspiration, and experience. Develop exercises that align with desired biomechanics, ensuring the appropriate intensity, volume, and load for safe and effective results.
648
- Entrepreneurship - Business Development
Guerilla Marketing for your PT Business
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 648 • Lecture
Presented by Sherri McMillan, MSc
Do you always feel you are frantically trying to come up with a marketing initiative that is easy to implement, effective, worth the effort and doesn't cost a fortune? If you're like most managers, you're continuously behind the 8-ball, rushing to finalize all the details of the next strategy that will entice clients to try out your services. Well, worry no more. This session will provide you with a step-by-step 12-month marketing strategy with all the detailed action steps you need to succeed and experience the financial benefits of a plan that works. Sherri's Training studios in Vancouver, WA have been voted #1 in her community for over 24 years so learn real life strategies that have experienced ongoing success for decades.
649
- Ignite Your Passion, Elevate Your Profession
Connect Your Passion to Your Plies
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 649 • Lecture
Presented by Tanya Becker
Calling all barre teachers, ready to take their skills to the next level. This session will give you invaluable tools and techniques to deliver a truly immersive and transformative experience for your students. Unleash your inner performer as you learn how to infuse your classes with energy, enthusiasm, and personal flair.
650
- Yoga, Mobility, Flexibility & Stretch
Yoga For Athletes
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 650 • Workshop
Presented by Tamara Teragawa
Taking a whole new meaning to "building from the ground up": Cover the importance of working foundational/basic but essential movements & practices (breath work, strengthening and stretching the feet & hands- how that impacts performance, establishing balance in the body & in the mind; active vs. passive mobility work) and applying it to an athlete's performance.
651
- Longevity Training
Fall Prevention and Blood Circulation EMBORING® Exercise for Seniors
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 651 • Workshop
Presented by Suhee Ryu, PhD
As we enter an aging society, interest in senior health care is increasing worldwide. Through the EMBORING® class for seniors, they provide solutions that can be solved through fall prevention and brain cognitive exercise among various problems they have. Easy and simple movements of the EMBORING® can effectively improve the problem.
652
- Soleful and Barefoot Movers
Foot Wedges, Squat Blocks and Lower Extremity Biomechanics
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 652 • Workshop
Presented by Emily Splichal, DPM
Wedges and blocks have made a resurgence in the fitness and performance setting, but did you know the secret to getting the most out of these tools lies in your understanding of foot and ankle biomechanics? Join podiatrist Dr Emily as she explores the integrated biomechanics of the lower extremity and how to get the most out of foot mobility and strength with proper use of foot wedges and squat blocks.
653
- Entrepreneurship - Business Development
What It Takes to Be A Great Fitness Manager!
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 653 • Lecture
Presented by Bob Esquerre, MA
Dive into the essential skills, strategies, and insights that distinguish outstanding fitness managers. From effective team leadership and client relations to business acumen and industry trends, this session equips current and aspiring fitness managers with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in a dynamic and competitive fitness landscape. Whether you're a seasoned manager seeking to enhance your skills or someone aspiring to lead in the fitness industry, join us to discover the traits and practices that make a fitness manager truly great.
654
- Small Group Coaching
WingBo Strength
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 654 • Workshop
Presented by Alessandro Pisanu
Workshop whose focus is the presentation of exercises aimed at developing strength with the help of Wing Bo, to offer students in group courses new stimuli and teach them how to train in complete safety with a new tool, while enjoying the guidance and the energy of tailor-cut music.
655
- Sports Specific Training
Riding the Distance: A Deep Dive into Endurance Training for Cyclists
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 655 • Workshop
Presented by Fraser Quelch
Discover advanced strategies designed for peak performance in this session, featuring insights into biomechanics, intensity, and personalized programming. Gain valuable knowledge on how one fitness expert approaches training for long distance rides from 100–500 miles, emphasizing the equal importance of mental and physical components. Learn how to guide your clients towards achieving peak performance in their fitness journey.
656
- Entrepreneurship - Business Development
No Sweat Income Opportunities
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 656 • Lecture
Presented by Kimberly Spreen-Glick
Is it possible to make a living in our fantastic industry while serving the community you love without teaching 15+ classes per week or training clients from morning 'til night? Absolutely! You don't have to feel like you're "aging out" of an industry you're passionate about. Join us to discover opportunities you might not be aware of, enabling you to stay relevant and make a meaningful impact without breaking a sweat.
657
- One-on-one Client Experience
Learning to Program with the NASM OPT Model
July 13, 2024 9:40am • Session 657 • Workshop
Presented by Marty Miller, DHSc Rick Richey, DHSc
Sponsored by NASM
The NASM OPT Model provides an incredible template to follow when programming your client's short and long-term workouts. Yet so many questions remain when it comes to exercise selection and programming. In this workshop, you will learn programming strategies as well as practice some of the concepts to help make the process stick. We will also write out programs to provide immediate application of the training concepts discussed.
658
- Core Training
Turn Down For What, A Yoga Hip Hop Experience
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 658 • Workshop
Presented by Elizabeth Andrews
Step into a world of joy and movement with this vibrant class that promises both fun and an unbeatable playlist! Explore traditional postures infused with a touch of flavor for a movement experience that's not only invigorating but also filled with pure enjoyment. Join us for a lively session where fitness meets fun, and discover how to turn each posture into a joyful celebration of movement.
681
- Group Energy Classes
IDEA World MEGA Circuit 2024
July 13, 2024 12:00pm • Session 681 • Workout
Presented by Mikayla Foss
Here is your opportunity to work out and test some of the newest and most exciting pieces of equipment. Integrating 20 innovative products and programs, the IDEA World MEGA Circuit is an exclusive special event, led by top-notch educators who will push your limits and teach you how to put together never-before-thought-of and highly effective circuit training sessions.
686
- Group Energy Classes
IDEA World MEGA Circuit 2024
July 13, 2024 1:15pm • Session 686 • Workout
Presented by Mikayla Foss
Here is your opportunity to work out and test some of the newest and most exciting pieces of equipment. Integrating 20 innovative products and programs, the IDEA World MEGA Circuit is an exclusive special event, led by top-notch educators who will push your limits and teach you how to put together never-before-thought-of and highly effective circuit training sessions.
690
- Specialty Populations
Core Recovery Journey
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 690 • Workshop
Presented by Jessica Maurer
Expand your expertise in postpartum fitness and core rehabilitation. In this comprehensive workshop, participants will acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills to effectively guide and support new mothers on their journey to core recovery. We will delve into evidence-based strategies, specialized exercises, and progressive training techniques to address postnatal challenges like diastasis recti, pelvic floor dysfunction, and overall core weakness.
691
- Fight Club
SOULkickboxing™ (Box, Kick, Flow)
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 691 • Workshop
Presented by Lindsey Coleman Michele Park
It's time to find your FIERCE, find your FOCUS and find your FIGHT! SOULkickboxing™ is a unique kickboxing fusion format that incorporates cardio kickboxing combinations, strength and mobility sequences and our Signature FIGHTER FLOW all set to amazing music! Walk away with easy to learn, easy to teach, fun to take choreography to teach in your classes right away.
692
- Group Energy Classes
KINRGY Experience
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 692 • Workshop
Presented by Brandon Alexander Gabrielle Chow Jana Krumholtz
In our fast-paced world, overwhelmed by constant change and stress, KINRGY practices serve as a transformative sanctuary. Inspired by the elements, these practices ground you in Earth's stability, ignite your passions with the fire within, allow your creativity to flow like water, and provide mental clarity akin to the limitless possibilities of air. Join us on this journey to reestablish balance, drive, creativity, and boundless potential with KINRGY – a harmonious approach to navigating the complexities of modern life.
694
- Studio Cycling Experiences
Schwinn® Indoor Cycling: Biker Barre – The Killer Cycling Cocktail
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 694 • Workshop
Presented by Elizabeth Lenart, MEd Helen Vanderburg
Indoor Cycling meets Barre in a fusion design that satisfies every fitness taste. Amazing cardio combos on the bike flow into elongating, strength-based barre training on the floor. Belly up to the barre and get ready to quench your workout thirst.
696
- Specialty Populations
Better Breathing, Better Results
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 696 • Workshop
Presented by Brett Klika
Breathing is life! In this hands-on workshop, discover how to use different breathing techniques to improve relaxation, focus, and exercise performance. Learn 5 simple breathing exercises you can teach any level of client that will help them improve their physical AND mental health. Go home with the knowledge and strategies that only a few elite professionals are currently using, but all can benefit from!
697
- Small Group Coaching
Total Body Exercise Program to Improve Joint Movement
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 697 • Workshop
Presented by Byung Gwan Yun Hee Won Na
Korean Presenters with English Translation
I aspire to squat, but what's causing discomfort in my knees? I aim for bridges, yet my hamstrings feel uneasy, and I desire abdominal exercises, but why am I experiencing back pain? Our upcoming program introduces innovative props designed to unveil the intricate connections among multiple joints, fostering integrated movements. BaroCurve, a must-have tool, will offer incredible insights into exercise techniques. With the introduction of our program titled 'Total Body Exercise Program to Enhance Joint Movement,' you'll gain a clearer understanding and learn accessible ways to recognize correct joint movement effortlessly
698
- Motivation and Mental Health
Building Immunity with Community
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 698 • Lecture
Presented by Amanda Young, LMSW, MEd
Community is one of the key components to group fitness, but did you know that it has the potential keep you healthier than the workout itself? This session explores the relationship between social connection and physical health and strategies to create maximum impact in your clients lives!
699
- Ignite Your Passion, Elevate Your Profession
Create Community by Adding Wellness Programs to your Business
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 699 • Lecture
Presented by Debbie Bellenger
In this session, we will learn the importance of creating community using Wellness Programs in your business!!! One to one personal training and small group are very effective and appealing to many. By adding wellness programs to your services, you can create a community of like-minded individuals who are possibly newer to the health and fitness experience, afraid of the gym setting, not sure of personal training yet and/or maybe cannot afford one of one training. Wellness programs create community by attracting like-minded individuals, have a start and stop, do not have to focus solely on exercise/training, and can be another avenue for providing quality education to members and non-members.
700
- Group Energy Classes
Balanced Body® Teaching Alignment in Group Classes
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 700 • Workshop
Presented by Krista Popowych
Good alignment is fundamental to achieving ideal performance, decreasing joint stress and training balanced muscular development, but it can be challenging to teach alignment effectively in a group exercise format. In this workshop you will experience effective teaching techniques for observing and correcting alignment while maintaining the flow and energy of a group class. Hone in on verbal and visual cueing techniques while experiencing an alignment focused movement class.
701
- Longevity Training
Second Act – Group Fitness for the 40 Plus
July 13, 2024 2:20pm • Session 701 • Workshop
Presented by Tricia Murphy Madden
Unveiling the "Perfect 40-Minute Challenge" – a groundbreaking exercise regimen meticulously crafted for the specific needs of physically active adults over the age of 40. This dynamic 40-minute workout is designed to strengthen bodies at any age, offering a perfect blend of strength conditioning and cardiovascular training. With a straightforward format, this challenge makes consistent workouts easily achievable, empowering your members to reach new levels of fitness with every session. Elevate your fitness routine and embrace a holistic approach to well-being tailored for those in pursuit of an active and healthy lifestyle.
702
- Pilates Evolving
STOTT PILATES®, Intense Sculpting Challenge
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 702 • Workshop
Presented by Jenna Hansen
Sponsored by Merrithew®
Build challenge and diversity with this intense Flex-Band® exerciser workshop, developed by the Merrithew® team. Learn how to challenge core and peripheral strength with the resistance provided by the Flex-Band and increase exercise intensity in the areas of neuromuscular coordination, balance, strength and flexibility. This workout offers exercise variations and options to motivate any group or private client.
703
- Entrepreneurship - Business Development
Selling Without Selling: It's About the Relationship!
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 703 • Lecture
Presented by Bob Esquerre, MA
The Selling Concept can be an intimidating aspect for FitPros, often causing fear due to a lack of understanding. Join Bob as he demystifies the selling process, shifting the focus from the drama associated with aggressive sales tactics to key elements such as Emotion, Value, and Trust. Gain a new perspective that emphasizes authentic connections and meaningful interactions, making the selling experience more approachable and empowering for fitness professionals.
704
- Small Group Coaching
Teaching and Launching a new Emboring® Program
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 704 • Workshop
Presented by Suhee Ryu, PhD
If you were looking for a new program, a high-satisfaction program, this is it Massage is a class using a sports center tool that can solve basic strength exercises, core exercises, and stretching at once. A program that can meet both new and existing customers. The small size and many uses will satisfy trainers, officials, and customers. You can learn how to conduct classes using EMBORING® , as well as how to organize various programs to attract customers.
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- Group Energy Classes
Why Cueing Matters, If You Don't CUE "IT", They Won't "DO IT"
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 705 • Workshop
Presented by Linda Shelton
Whether participants are live in-person or online, they rely on your verbal, visual and kinesthetic cues so they can execute and experience exercise more effectively and enjoy your class even more. In this workshop we’ll discuss how to cue a mix of ‘Learner Types’ in your classes, using a combination of these 3 distinct cueing styles, so your participants feel successful! Even more important is to master the ‘art of cuing’ so your communication is succinct and clear. Think of this session as your personal master class to help you get clean with your cueing and banish cueing habits which may be sabotaging your participants’ experience of you. We’ll teach you how you can champion your cuing prowess and master cuing with our Cue then Do Direct Methodology. When you leave, you'll have a whole new perspective about how and why cueing matters.
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- Ignite Your Passion, Elevate Your Profession
Collegiate Connect
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 706 • Lecture
Presented by Anna Champion Tori Lord Jan Schroeder, PhD Dawn Stenis
Calling all Collegiate Instructors and Personal Trainers! Join us for a unique opportunity to meet and connect with campus leadership, fellow instructors, and coaches. Dive into the latest developments and trends in the collegiate market during an engaging panel discussion. Don't miss out on this invaluable networking experience that promises to bring together professionals at the forefront of fitness and wellness in the collegiate sphere. Be part of the conversation and make meaningful connections that can shape your career.
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- The Science of Fitness
Low Back Pain: Best Corrective Exercises
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 707 • Workshop
Presented by Evan Osar, DC
Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal issue in the world. During this interactive session, the fitness professional will discover why low back pain is so pervasive and the three most common types of low back pain. Additionally, fitness professionals will be able to assess their clients and determine how to best structure their corrective exercise and training program. They will learn how to educate their clients in performing the most effective corrective exercises and how to most effectively communicate with their clients. Finally, fitness professionals will leave understanding how to incorporate the most effective evidence-based information into their current training programs to deliver more functional results.
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- Barre Fitness Instructors
Barre Hard Core
July 13, 2024 2:30pm • Session 708 • Workshop
Presented by Lauren George, MS
Legs may get all the glory in a barre class but do you know what part of your body is the real winner? YOUR CORE! Barre focus on balance, core stability, and maintaining a neutral pelvis, make it a killer core workout from start to finish without requiring a single crunch. In this workshop, we will explore innovative standing and floor core barre exercises to help improve posture, strengthen your core from 360 degrees, and prevent injury in common barre postures!
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Zumba Zin Jam
July 13, 2024 3:00pm • Session 709 • Workout
Presented by Aileen Aurich Maggie Pezeshkian
Special Time
Are you ready to dance, have fun and learn 3 to 4 new Zumba choreographies in different styles that you can bring directly to your class? A Zumba ZIN Jam session is a choreography workshop that teaches Zumba instructors new ways to look at choreography and music. Come experience a ‘Taste of a ZIN Jam' for yourself! Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check. This session is the perfect complement to providing variety to your fitness training routines.
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- Specialty Populations
Moving Through Cancer
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 730 • Workshop
Presented by Elizabeth Andrews
Whether you or your students are currently undergoing cancer treatment or in the process of returning from it, navigating the experience is crucial. Join this session to discover the inspiring story of a fitness superhero who successfully traversed the challenges of cancer. Gain insights on how you can draw inspiration for your own journey or motivate your students in their personal battles. Learn valuable strategies for moving forward with resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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- Group Energy Classes
Recharge
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 731 • Workshop
Presented by Kimberly Spreen-Glick
Movement, learning, and connection with like-minded professionals is exhilarating; but it can also be exhausting. What we need after high energy output like this is the ability to reboot the nervous system so we can feel rejuvenated once again. Show up for this peaceful presence practice and give yourself the gift of self-care as we enjoy a collective exhale together to hit the reset button and RECHARGE!
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- Group Energy Classes
Intro to Heels Class
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 732 • Workshop
Presented by Jana Krumholtz
Want to feel confident walking in heels? Want to feel sexy, connected and stable in your heels as you dance on the dance floor and walk through life? This is the class. I will teach foundations and mechanics of how to stand properly in a heel, work on walking across the floor, explain weight distribution so you know how to balance yourself, and we will work on basic choreography to get you feeling fired up and alive in those heels. This is a HOW-TO class in all things heels for all levels!
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- Specialty Populations
N-Gage: Active Games Kids Love
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 735 • Workshop
Presented by Brett Klika Madison Klika
Kids need to move more, and have fun while they're doing it. Come experience how high energy, interactive games can deliver a heart pounding whole body workout that will leave the kids you work with sweating, smiling, and smarter. You'll go home with over 20 new coordination and fitness based activities that will supercharge your youth programs.
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- Yoga, Mobility, Flexibility & Stretch
TAI-CHI for Balance & Stability (Active Agers)
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 736 • Workshop
Presented by Manuel Velasquez
Delve into the essence of Tai Chi as we explore and interconnect fundamental and dynamic applications of functional mobility and dynamic stability. Experience the transformative outcome of enhanced balance, heightened self-body awareness, expanded range of motion, and increased muscular strength. Join us on this journey to unlock the full potential of Tai Chi, fostering a profound sense of well-being and physical empowerment.
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- Yoga, Mobility, Flexibility & Stretch
Yoga Core and More!
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 737 • Workshop
Presented by Stacy McCarthy
This session will provide a general overview of what the core is and what lies at the core of a safe and effective yoga practice. Learn how yoga teaches you to activate the anterior, posterior and rotational core to increase posture, stability, and flexibility while decreasing slumping, slouching and back pain. Through a vinyasa practice that focuses on identifying muscular imbalances and structural irregularities that cause misalignment in the core, you'll learn how to help your clients and yourself bring more balance and integrity to your yoga practice.
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- One-on-one Client Experience
The Exos Edge: Emotional Intelligence for Elite Coaching Success
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 738 • Lecture
Presented by Rich Pruett, EdD
Exos, known for elevating elite athletes and Fortune 100 teams to peak performance, knows that effective coaching transcends techniques. In this session, delve into how emotional intelligence (EI) is essential for enhancing coaching effectiveness. Learn our proven strategies for deepening coach-client connections, improving conversation quality, and setting impactful goals. This workshop is designed to refine your coaching approach, applying EI in ways that resonate with high achievers across sports and business. Get ready to unlock your full potential as a coach and leave a lasting impact on your clients.
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- Yoga, Mobility, Flexibility & Stretch
Stretch Lab: Limber Lounge Experience
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 740 • Workshop
Presented by Josh Honore Kelsey Kerr Tamara Teragawa
Prepare to cap off this incredible day with a rejuvenating stretch led by the experts at Stretch Lab! Experience the value add of stretching in Group Fitness and Personal Training Sessions with their team's innovative approach. Join Stretch Lab for an energizing conclusion to your day of hard work and inspiration at IDEA. Uncover valuable tips to demonstrate with your clients on how stretching can elevate sports performance, enhance flexibility, and alleviate bothersome muscle and joint discomfort the Stretch Lab way. Plus, it's the ultimate way to relax after a day of mind-blowing education and workouts here at IDEA!
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- Longevity Training
SASS: Seated, Assisted, Standing & Supported
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 741 • Workshop
Presented by Mindy Mylrea
Teaching a multi-level class is a challenge. But then add the active ager into the mix and you
really have a balancing act. This workshop will first define exercise selection for this population
and then covers options, progressions, and repressions for those who are seated, those who need
balance assistance, and those who need no assistance at all. Arm yourself with the what and then
the how of seamlessly teaching this growing population.
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- Soleful and Barefoot Movers
Practical FEET-NESS™
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 742 • Workshop
Presented by Ilaria Cavagna
This workshop is a problem solver and helps all Pilates Instructors and clients to improve foot health, bunions, Morton’s neuromas, plantar fasciitis, toe conditions, ankle sprains. By attending this workshop you’ll learn more about specific issues and learn targeted exercises so that you can help your clients to restore their bodies, prevent injuries and improve performance. A foot issue is never just a foot issue but a mirror of something off in the body above: restoring balance and harmony will result in a pain-free body.
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- Nutrition
Weight Loss Drugs Is Reshaping Fitness
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 743 • Lecture
Presented by Mike G. Hansen
Join leading industry expert Mike Hansen as he discusses one of the most prevalent topics in health and fitness today. Learn about GLP-1, future weight loss drugs, the current state of the market and how it will impact fitness as he predicts it will be used by over 50 million consumers one day. Gain key insights into the consumer and how fitness will play a role in their journeys. Not only will he expose the silver lining for the industry, but also how you can partake in this opportunity as consumers double their exercise output. Weight loss drugs are just the tip of the spear in this bridge between healthcare and fitness, so make sure and attend to what’s next in this exciting paradigm shift.
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- Small Group Coaching
Collisions: Feet Position and Performance
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 744 • Workshop
Presented by Adarian Barr Jenn Pilotti
Collisions occur every time you move. Usually, the feet are the first point of contact for the collision; how they respond to the ground determines what happens in the knees, hips, and low back.
This session will explore different types of collisions in the feet, knees, hips, and low back. You will learn how to use collisions for improved performance. You will also learn how to identify collisions that are potentially injurious and how to prevent them. You will explore applications to running, weightlifting, and plyometrics.
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Attitude Adjustment Camp
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 745 • Workshop
Presented by Jacquese Silvas, MAEd
Get your creative juices flowing! Dive into ways to bring heart pumping, soul lifting, and fun driven workouts to your personal training clients or group exercises classes. Think science based combinations of aerobic capacity, strength, muscular endurance and balance - with some breathing in between! Up your game. Up your participant's game. Experience movement that fuels the mind and body. Expect a little lecture and a lot of movement.
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Training the Active Aging Female Client
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 747 • Workshop
Presented by Keli Roberts
The aging female body has specific needs and concerns. As strength, mobility, stability and bone density decline, precise training strategies play a large role in successfully addressing these issues. Review foundational conditioning concepts to transform your approach. Learn to apply these principles through practical application in a hands-on session.
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- Small Group Coaching and One-on-One Client Experience
Brace for Core Impact
July 13, 2024 4:40pm • Session 748 • Workshop
Presented by Kia Williams, MBA, MS
Experience Bracing for Core Moments brought to you by the author of the newly published fitness book about the best and most effective exercises for abdominal bracing, glute activation, and overall core strength and function. Leave this session with a fresh catalog of exercises and moves that will deliver optimal core benefits.