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Session Descriptions Thursday, August 8
240 Indo-Row ® : The Perfect Calorie Burn WS
Jay Blahnik and Josh Crosby
Repeated as session #210 and #280. See page 26 for full
description.
241 Less Stress...More Stress-Free Step! WS
Fred Hoffman, MEd
Been looking for a good old step class? Well you’ve just found it!
This session offers everything…a fun, creative cardio workout,
easy-to-follow choreography, and no stress trying to keep up or
figure it out. Filled with a variety of dynamic, easy-to-teach and
ready-to-use step combos, this session is a guaranteed good time
for everyone! For all of the steppers out there, this one’s for you!
242 Train to Play With Dynamax Medicine
Balls WS
Laura Cisneros
Learn how to prepare your weekend warrior clients for any
competitive event utilizing the Dynamax medicine ball, the
pinnacle in high-performance training tools. This high-velocity
movement-based training will develop true athleticism by
activating and integrating the 10 physical skills: cardiovascular
endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, speed, power, balance,
accuracy, agility and coordination.
243 Dance Aerobics—Symmetrical or
Asymmetrical? WS
Yoav Avidar
The dance aerobics scene has been influenced by almost
every dance style you can think of. Conventional choreography
methods have you thinking that choreography must be built and
performed in a symmetrical way. What would happen if you created
choreography that was asymmetrical? Come take a look and
compare the two methods, then decide which approach you prefer.
244 Survival Tactics for the Social Age: How
to Catch Up, Keep Up and Stay One Step
Ahead L
Stephanie Jennings
Explore how recent tech advancements like social media have
transformed consumer behavior, dictating a shift in marketing
to your current and future clients. This is your survival guide for
today’s social revolution—a primer on what’s happening, what’s in
store, and what you can do today to catch up and keep up. Learn
firsthand what strategies have proven successful for fitness
businesses just like yours, and leave with a better understanding
of social trends to attract new clients.
245 The Fluid Body WS
Sue Hitzmann, MS
How does cellular fluid play a role in fitness, sports performance,
rest, repair and pain-free living? Far beyond the concepts of
how fascia supports muscle, you will learn how the fluid, fascial
(connective tissue) system supports every aspect of the body and
how it’s linked to the nervous system, with models usable by any
fitness professional. Learn how your connective tissue system
plays an essential role in stability, function, metabolism, gut
protection, and overall good health.
246 The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Plant-
Based Nutrition L
Julieanna Hever, MS, RD
This session will include a comprehensive review of the cuttingedge
approach to wellness that is taking the world by storm. Learn
everything you need to know about the most powerful tool we
have to achieve and maintain optimum health and wellness, and
how it all begins at the end of your fork.
248 STOTT PILATES ® :
Athletic Conditioning
2 on the V2 Max Plus Reformer WS
Merrithew Health & Fitness Faculty
Athletes and trainers alike recognize the benefits of alternative
training methods like Pilates. This second-level reformer workout,
developed by the Merrithew Health & Fitness team, builds on
the first level by placing more emphasis on core stability, while
challenging strength, power and agility. Learn unique moves that
challenge unilateral movement, weight transference and torso
rotation, as well as strength and mobility. This programming is
ideal for all levels of athletes or for conditioned individuals who
want to take their game to the next level.
249 Holistic Fusion: Movement as
Meditation WS
Skip Jennings
Holistic Fusion is a blend of several mind-body formats that
incorporate qigong, Pilates, yoga and meditation. This unique
and powerful workshop is designed to create a full physical,
mental and spiritual experience. You will learn the differences
and similarities between each format and gain a powerful selfawareness
through meditative movement.
250 ZEN•GA : Power
and Strength WS
Merrithew Health & Fitness Faculty
Experience firsthand how the mindful movement principles of
the ZEN•GA method are explored in a routine that brings calm
and peace of mind, and strength and control to the body. This
challenging mat-based program, developed by the Merrithew
Health & Fitness team, includes all components of fitness training:
the pace will rev up the cardiovascular system, the fluidity of the
sequences will enhance flexibility, and the controlled stationary
holds result in improved total-body strength and vitality.
251 YogaFit ® Basics WS
Beth Shaw
This class combines traditional yoga poses with modern fitness
movements. Special attention is given to modifications for each
pose, catering to multiple fitness levels, body types and special
conditions. The result is an incredible mind-body workout.
252 Intro to Kranking ® WS
Krankcycle ® Faculty
Kranking provides a fun and effective
cardiovascular and strength-training workout while increasing
balance and symmetry in the upper body. Find out how to easily
integrate the Johnny G KRANKcycle ® by Matrix into your facility.
Personal trainers can easily utilize the KRANKcycle for one-onone
training, boot camps and circuits. Group exercise instructors
can combine the KRANKcycle with indoor cycling for a full-body
workout. This session covers proper setup and operation of this
unique training tool!
253 Schwinn ® Cycling: It’s All in Your Head WO
Julz Arney
The best indoor cycling instructors use vivid imagery to improve
performance, transcend time and inspire their students. Not all
imagery is created equal, and some approaches work better than
others. Come learn the latest research on the mind/body connection,
and how imagery fits into class design. Walk away with some
of the most effective imagery used by Schwinn’s most popular
master trainers, and see it put to use in a killer workout!
254 RealRyder ® Indoor Cycling: This Is How
We Ryde! WS
Douglas Brooks, MS, and Adam Reid
After 20 years of consistent stationary cycle design, the introduction
of the RealRyder Cycle has changed indoor bike technology
forever. This ride encourages, teaches and rewards good form
and proper pedal stroke, while riders experience the benefits
of turning, leaning and balancing. This workshop builds on the
history of indoor cycling, giving instructors a glimpse into the
RealRyder methodology and teaching system. The future of
indoor cycling is here. Repeated as session #626.
255 ICG ® : Ride
Around the World WS
Team ICG
Would you teach a class without music? Video is becoming just
as important. Join Team ICG and learn techniques, cues and the
art of building a video profile that fits your music to create a
new, powerful experience called immersion. Myride ® + is a game
changer that makes video easy and fun to use. New teaching
skills by Team ICG will enable your students to feel they’re
actually riding in a video. Learn the skills NOW and stay ahead!
Repeated as session #454.
256 Fundamentals of CROSS CiRCUIT by
Octane Fitness ® WS
Heather Brunk
CROSS CiRCUIT training is for trainers who are looking to offer
an incredible cardiovascular and strength-training option for
their clients. This session includes education on the benefits of
cross-training and circuit training, and designing and running
group classes, and designing CROSS CiRCUIT workouts with
special attention to client goals such as weight loss and toning,
and more. Repeated as session #667.
Time Block F • 10:20am–12 Noon
No CECs offered.
Opening Ceremonies
See details on page 3.
247 Corporate Fitness UNLEASHED L
Trina Gray
Be the solution to the rising cost of health care while you amp
up your training business. Every business wants to reduce costs
and improve productivity. As fitness professionals, we can deliver.
You will learn four simple steps to get in the door, rapidly grow
revenues, and be known as the go-to person in your community
for corporate fitness.
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