Provincial Fitness Unit of Alberta presents

Provincial Fitness Unit of Alberta presents 

June 10 – 12, 2011 

Mount Royal University • Calgary, AB 

A Conference for Exercise Professionals, 

Personal Trainers, Fitness Appraisers, and Fitness Leaders

The Provincial Fitness Unit proudly presents, 

Fit Rendezvous 2011, 

a strong Alberta tradition that carries with it the reputation of a phenomenal 

curriculum geared towards providing fitness professionals a quality continuing 

education and professional development experience. This year it is even bigger 

and better than ever! Be moved and inspired by an event guaranteed to 

renew your passion! You won’t want to miss out on the Fit Rendezvous 2011 

experience. 

New 

Based on your feedback, we are offering staggered sessions to allow more time for YOU to enjoy 

Lunch and the Trade Show. Although not officially open until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, the Trade 

Show will be open at 7 a.m. during registration to preview products. 

Volunteer Opportunities! 

Experience the excitement of Fit Rendezvous 2011 from behind the scenes as a 

as a valuable member of the volunteer team and earn all your CEC’s for recertification! 

If you are interested in volunteering for Fit Rendezvous contact Dot Laing at retrofit@shaw.ca 

Fit Rendezvous 2011 Pre-Conference Sessions Friday June 10 

TIME 

9:00 – 10:30 am 

10:45 – 12:15 pm 

10:45 – 2:45 pm 

1:00 – 3:00 pm 

3:15 – 6:15 pm 

Friday, June 10 Sessions 

Fraser Quelch 

TRX® Advanced Concepts in Foundational Movements - A1-01 

Fraser Quelch 

TRX® Circuits for Metabolic Training - A1-02 

Lesley McEwan 

Functional Independence Training for Older Adults - A1-03 

Suzette O’Byrne 

TRX® Power Stretch – A1-04 

Terry Kane 

Sports Injury Management and Rehabilitation For Personal Trainers – A1-05 

6:30 – 9:30 pm CPR Recertification – A1-06 

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9:00 - 10:30 am 

Fraser Quelch - TRX® Advanced 

Concepts in Foundational 

Movements 

Session code: A1-01 

This illuminating session delves into the very heart of foundational 

movements and provides an incredibly insightful 

look at the intricacies of assessing and coaching them. The 

session then builds on these principles and teaches participants 

how to use the TRX® Suspension Trainer to modify 

these fundamental actions to address common dysfunctions 

and build to peak performance. 

10:45 am - 12:15 pm 

Fraser Quelch - TRX® Circuits for 

Metabolic Training 


Ready to integrate the TRX® Suspension Trainer into 

the latest hard core trend? Participants in this session will 

push themselves through a number of fast paced, full body 

circuits that capitalize on the unique full body integration, 

exercise versatility and unmatched transition capability that 

makes the TRX the perfect compliment to this intense style 

of training. 

10:45 am - 2:45 pm 

Lesley McEwan – Functional 

Independence Training for Older 

Adults 


Lesley will lead you through practical, safe and appropriate 

movements designed specifically for the entire older adult 

age range. This interactive session is targeted for leaders 

working with older adults within the community and seniors’ 

facilities. The adaptable functional exercises included in the 

manual are designed to enhance your current programming. 

High- lights include: suggested exercises, fall prevention 

strategies, safety considerations, accommodating special 

conditions and an opportunity to network. This session will 

complement the AFLCA Ever Active Adults and/or AFLCA Fitness 

for the Older Adult certifications. 

1:00 - 3:00 pm 

Suzette O’Byrne - TRX® Power 

Stretch 


This mind/body and core focused class combines Pilates and 

Yoga inspired movements and postures on the TRX with more 

traditional strength and flexibility exercises. The session seamlessly 

blends the methodologies into a powerful and smooth 

class flow that improves body awareness, flexibility and movement 

patterns and will leave participants feeling up-lifted and 

empowered! 

3:15 - 6:15 pm 

Terry Kane - Sports Injury 

Management and Rehabilitation 

for Personal Trainers 


With changes in healthcare, more and more personal trainers 

are finding themselves answering questions about sports injuries 

and designing safe exercise programs for injured clients. In 

this session, Physical Therapist Terry Kane, will present both the 

science as well as protocols for personal trainers to increase 

their confidence and competency in working with this client 

population. Topics to be discussed include, stages of tissue 

healing, diagnostic tests, acute management, non-surgical vs. 

surgical treatments, rehabilitation, post-rehab exercise. 

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Fit Rendezvous 2011 Conference Sessions Saturday June 11 

BLOCK TIME Saturday, June 11 Sessions 

6:30 am Registration 

7:30 – 8:45 am 

Peter Twist 

Keynote – Unlock Your Potential – P1-01 

1 

9:00 – 10:30 am 

Jo-Anne 

Repond-Bunbury 

STOTT Pilates with Props Level 1 

B1-01 

Helen Vanderburg 

Integrated Ball and Bar 

B1-02 

Len Kravitz 

Stardate 2011: Engage the 

New Research 

B1-03 

9:15 – 10:45 am 

Krista Popowych 

Step Aside 

B1-04 


Reaching the Summit 

B1-05 

10:30 – 11:15 am Energy Break and Trade Show Opens 

11:00 am – 

12:30 pm 

Stephanie Thielen 

World Grooves 

B2-01 


Schwinn® Cycling: From My Class 

to Yours 

B2-02 

Len Kravitz 

Eccentric Exercise: Everything 

You Want to Know and More! 

B2-03 

2 

11:15 am – 12:45 

pm 

Pamela Boyson 

Calories: The Untold Truth 

B2-04 

Peter Twist 

SMART Muscle Training System 

B2-05 

10:45 – 11:45 am 

Mark Grevelding 

Anatomy of Aquatic 

Choreography 

B2-06 

3 12:00 – 1:00 pm 


Pool Kick Boxing Classics 

B2-07 

12:30 – 1:45 pm Lunch 

4 

1:30 – 3:00 pm 


Pilates and Yoga Inspired Core Training 

B3-01 

Michelle Felzmann 

More Metcon for Group 2011 

B3-02 

1:45 – 3:15 pm 

Peter Twist 

Training the Fascial Lines 

B3-03 


The Cyclist’s Toolbox 

B3-04 


Triple Play the Aqua Way 

B3-05 

3:00 – 3:30 pm Energy Break 

5 3:30 – 5:00 pm 

Len Kravitz 

Periodization 

Training: New 

Insights in Ultra- 

Training Design 

B4-01 

Suzette 

O’Byrne 

Yoga Therapy: 

Restoring 

Function 

B4-02 

Peter Twist 

Trigger Point 

Performance 

Therapy – SMRT 

Core 

B4-03 

Krista 

Popowych 

Power Ride 

B4-04 


Aqua Vertizontal 

B4-05 

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7:30 - 8:45 am - Keynote 

Peter Twist - Unlock Your Potential 

Session code: P1-01 

You are passionate about helping others make critical changes to improve every aspect of their lives – you constantly strive for 

change! To be your best in business, teaching, and training you need to continuously nurture your mind, body and spirit. Join Peter 

as he shares valuable insights and empowers you to live a vibrant life both professionally and personally and get recharged to 

ignite positive results in everyone you influence. Unlock your potential, reach new heights in your career and be an industry leader! 

Block 1 

9:00 - 10:30 am 

Jo-Anne Repond Bunbury - Pilates 

with Props Level 1 

Session code: B1-01 

This innovative and upbeat mat workout features small props 

or ‘toys’ including the Flex-Band® exerciser, Fitness Circle® 

resistance ring and Toning Balls. Learn how to create a 

workout that’s sure to inspire you and your clients. Focusing on 

strength and agility, this session will leave you feeling strong 

and streamlined and will serve to improve your game – even if 

your game is life! 

Helen Vanderburg - Integrated Ball 

and Bar 


This intermediate to advanced level workout is designed to 

train the body in all planes of movement. Every exercise will 

challenge strength, stability and stamina through the creative 

use of the body bar and ball. The combination of the strength 

challenge of the body bar and the stability challenge of the ball 

will train the body from deep inside the core. 

9:15 - 10:45 am 

Krista Popowych - Step Aside 


Do you love the ability to combine the step with strength 

training? In this workshop, Krista will take you on a step and 

strength journey that uses both the step and your own body 

(no strength equipment needed) to create both a cardiovascular 

and strength infused workout. Full of great manual 

resistance training ideas, step routines and a heart pumping 

workout, this session will not disappoint! 

Suzette O’Byrne - Reaching the 

Cycle Summit 


Take your spin class to new heights as you challenge yourself 

and your class with this hill training workshop. Build power, 

strength and find what your body can really endure. Learn 

creative motivational techniques to empower your students to 

climb further and longer than they ever thought they could. 

Len Kravitz - Stardate 2011 - 

Engage the New Research 


Join Len for this exciting, state-of-the-art research review 

including lifestyle changes that can reduce diabetes risk, 

applications of the new science of ‘inactivity physiology’, fat 

burning in resistance training, the NEW ACSM guidelines for fat 

loss and weight gain prevention, recovery from exercise strategies, 

NEW research on dieting, NEW research on osteoporosis, 

the health magic of marathon running, PLUS 12 outstanding 

unique exercises for exercise professionals. This is a must attend 

cutting edge ‘research-to-practice’ presentation. 

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Block 2 

10:45 - 11:45 am 

Mark Grevelding - The Anatomy of 

Aquatic Choreography 


The magical combination of music and movement, how do you 

create it? Reignite your passion for teaching and reinvent your 

approach to building class routines with this classroom skills 

and drills refresher session. Explore strategies to transform 

basic moves into an exciting and engaging fitness experience. 

11:00 am - 12:30 pm 

Stephanie Thielen - World Grooves 


Take a trip around the world with this eclectic mix of Latin, 

Tribal, and Belly dancing inspired moves. With easy to teach 

and easy to learn patterns, turn your traditional cardio class 

not just into a party, but into a destination. By simply adding 

stylized moves to your existing patterns, everyone can be a 

world traveler and explore the energy, passion, and freedom of 

these world beats. 

Helen Vanderburg - Schwinn® 

Cycling: From My Class to Yours 


Come experience the ride that’s making your Schwinn® 

Master Trainer’s classes go wild! Then, get everything you 

need to take it home and teach it as your own. You can expect 

world-class coaching, motivation, and incredible energy. Your 

master trainer will break down all the components of the ride, 

including music, cueing, imagery, and coaching techniques to 

make it turn-key for you. This workshop is well-worth the price 

of admission! 

Len Kravitz - Eccentric Exercise: 

Everything you Want to Know and 

More 


Join Len for the most comprehensive review ever completed 

on eccentric exercise. Topics include the history of eccentric 

exercise, the physiology of eccentric exercise, the sequence of 

events leading to DOMS, the repeat bout-effect with eccentric 

exercise, gender differences and age applications, eccentric exercise 

and rehabilitation, and the mystery of eccentric exercise 

and metabolism. In addition, Len will showcase 24 great 

eccentric exercises using multi-media technology and 3 different 

eccentric training techniques. A must attend for every 

serious personal trainer. 

11:15 am - 12:45 pm 

Pam Boyson - Calories: 

The Untold Truth 


Explore the world of calories through the concepts of nutrient 

density and satiety. Find out how calories relate to your overall 

diet quality and how to make the most of your calories. The 

registered dietitians from Alberta Milk and the nourish move 

thrive initiative will share the science behind calories and the 

foods you eat. Tips and tricks will be highlighted to help you rethink 

your drink and avoid the pitfalls of mindless eating and 

portion distortion. 

Peter Twist - SMART Muscle 

Training System 


Keep your human machine learning with exercises that compel 

all parts of the body to communicate. Challenging yet level 

appropriate, exciting and fun – the Smart Muscle® training 

system delivers accelerated results. Design performance based 

workouts that capture the essence of sport – dynamic balance, 

complete core, agile movement and full spectrum strength. A 

logical and ready to implement system of exercise selection 

and progression provides solutions to maximize metabolic 

demands, sustain high heart rates during strength exercise 

and expend max calories. Help all clients challenge current 

boundaries for best ever performance. Proven globally to help 

thoroughbred athletes become better, it is designed with a 

continuum to also help rehab injured athletes and get young 

players started. From simple to complex, easy to difficult – 

perfect for active adults who want to regain and retain a body 

that works! 

Block 3 

12:00 - 1:00 pm 

Mark Grevelding - Pool Kick 

Boxing Classics (shallow) 


Heat up the pool with some cool moves designed to give your 

classes a fresh and hip feel! Creative kickboxing choreography 

combines with high energy bounding drills for an explosive 

pool extravaganza that will appeal to anyone looking for a 

challenging and fun water workout. 

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Block 4 

1:30 - 3:00 pm 

Helen Vanderburg - Pilates and 

Yoga Inspired Core Training 


Inspired by Pilates and yoga core training this workshop will 

challenge the core utilizing the new gliding disc. The gliding 

disc allows for greater range of motion, to help you improve 

your coordination and enhance your strength, balance and 

flexibility. The gliding motion of the disk in combination with 

Pilates and yoga inspired exercises will create a graceful flow 

of core integrated exercises. Learn progressive core training 

sequences to challenge your clients in a new and innovative 

way. 

Michelle Felzmann - More Metcon 

for Group 2011 


Metabolic training, the buzz in the fitness industry! Join 

Michelle as she builds on this theme and applies it the group 

exercise environment. Discovery the “how to methodology” of 

incorporating this into your group fitness classes and leave the 

session with a handful of high powered workout routines and 

exercise combinations to share with your participants. They will 

love to hate you for it! 

1:45 - 3:15 pm 

Peter Twist - Training the Fascial 

Lines 


Learn a fresh innovative approach to observing human movement 

to create a platform for building strength at a whole new 

level. Take a journey into new school anatomy to discover how 

connective tissue and muscle interact to create a structural 

web capable of massive strength improvements. Multi-directional 

and multi-planar loading challenges the entire infrastructure 

to create and channel of full spectrum strength. 

Suzette O’Byrne - The Cyclist’s 

Toolbox 


Proper bike set up is only half of the equation. Learn how the 

effective use of muscles, technique and form can ensure your 

participants can maximize endurance, power, efficiency and 

safety. Evaluate your bike set up to maximize results and experience 

practical drills to teach your participants to ride from the 

muscles that power the bike and relax those that contribute to 

fatigue and pain. 

Stephanie Thielen - Triple Play the 

Aqua Way 


The simplicity of the triple play format makes this class effective 

and fun! A non-stop 10 minute cycle of moderate cardio, 

followed by lower body and upper body segments is the sure 

fire aqua way to total body conditioning. 

Block 5 

3:30 - 5:00 pm 

Len Kravitz - Periodization Training: 

New Insights in Ultra-Training Design 


Learn how to strategically plan the specific phases of resistance 

training that “exploit the recovery” while optimizing muscular 

fitness gains. Participants will learn and understand how to utilize 

the scientifically tested “Random Order Nonlinear”, “Undulating ” 

“Reverse Linear” and the Ultra New ‘Mixed Methods’ periodization 

designs for developing muscular fitness programs for strength, body 

composition change and sport application. 

Suzette O’Byrne - Yoga Therapy: 

Restoring Function 


Over time our bodies develop compensations, habits and movement 

patterns that lead to pain, injury and fatigue. Discover strengths and 

weaknesses in your core and how they can translate into compensations 

throughout the body. Feel how strengthening the key stability 

muscles and releasing the tonic muscles and myofascial lines allows 

your body to move more freely and can assist in pain or stress reduction. 

Explore the common connections and learn how to recognize 

them and help your students restore their functionality. 

Peter Twist - Trigger Point 

Performance Therapy - SMRT Core 


Combine dynamic core training with self-myofascial release therapy 

and achieve double the results in half the time. Performance gains 

for sport and active life come from powerful core stabilization and 

rotation in a dynamic upright stance. Learn a systematic progression 

to challenge the core and more as you experience a revolutionary 

massage. Easy to implement, immediately effective and applicable 

for all levels of athletes, the SMRT-CORE challenge expands your current 

ideas on core training and delivers outstanding results. 

Krista Popowych - Power Ride 


Training with POWER can truly enhance your students’ cycling experience. 

Power not only makes a cyclist’s journey more interesting, 

it maximizes their riding potential. This workshop will teach you 

the key components of power plus cover other measurement tools 

such as RPM, distance and time. Be on the cutting edge as more 

and more of today’s indoor cycles become equipped with computers 

and power meters. Join Keiser Indoor Cycling Master Trainer, Krista 

Popowych, as she takes you through a challenging, informative, and 

seriously fun ride. 

Mark Grevelding - Aqua Vertizontal 

(deep) 


Thrill your classes with a synchronized, acrobatic deep water adventure. 

This workout features combinations that originate vertical, 

transition to horizontal and then return to vertical. Maximize your 

aquatic experience with cool moves that demand more from the core 

while churning up the cardio and burning up the calories. 

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Fit Rendezvous 2011 Conference Sessions Sunday June 12 

BLOCK TIME Sunday, June 12 Sessions 

6 7:45 – 9:15 am 

Terry Kane 

Exercise 

Rehabilitation of 

Osteoarthritic Hip 

& Knee 

C1-01 

Robin O’Grady 

Step It Up and 

Break It Down 

C1-02 


BOSU Playground 

Challenge 

C1-03 

Fraser Quelch 

Performance 

Group Cycling 

and Advanced 

Coaching 

C1-04 

Len Kravitz 

NEW: Ultimate 

Metabolic and Calorie 

Burning Makeover 

C1-05 

9:15 – 9:45 am Energy Break 

7 

9:45 – 11:15 

am 

10:00 – 11:30 

am 

Fraser Quelch 

The Science and Application of 

Metabolic Training 

C2-01 


Schwinn® Cycling: The Yoga Rx for Cyclists 

C2-04 

Simone Hodgkinson 

Root and Sacral Chakra Yoga 

C2-02 

Marjorie O’Connor 

MOC Tabata Drills and 

Interval Challenge 

C2-03 

Len Kravitz 

NEW: Science of Longevity 

C2-05 

11:15 am – 

12:30 pm 

Lunch 

8 

12:15 – 1:45 

pm 

12:30 – 2:00 

pm 

Krista Popwych 

Resist-A-Ball Peak Athletic 

Conditioning 

C3-01 

Terry Kane 

Exercise Rehabilitation in the Aging Spine 

C3-04 

Kathy Maier 

Athletic Pilates Cross-training 

C3-02 


Aquatic I.T. Pyramid 

C3-03 


Ultimate Bootcamp 

C3-05 

1:45 – 2:30 pm Energy Break 

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2:15 – 3:45 pm 

Marjorie O’Connor 

Learn, Pray and, Love 

C4-01 

Jessica Power Cyr 

Metabolic Cycle 

C4-02 

2:00 – 3:30 pm 


Aqua Tabata 

C4-03 

2:30 – 4:00 pm 

Krista Popowych 

How to Create an Outdoor Bootcamp 

C4-04 

Michelle Felzmann 

Fitness for Fascia – How to Draw the Line 

C4-05 

10 3:45 – 5:00 pm 


Rhythm is Gonna Getcha (Pool) 

C4-06 

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Block 6 

7:45 - 9:15 am 

Terry Kane - Exercise Rehabilitation 

of Osteoarthritic Hip and Knee 

Session code: C1-01 

Currently the greatest threat to the lifestyle of Canadians over 

the age of forty is osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip, knee and 

spine. In this session, Physical Therapist Terry Kane will discuss 

the pathophysiology and the latest research in hip and knee 

OA as well as exercise strategies and protocols to optimize hip 

and knee function in this client population. 

Robin O’Grady - Step It Up and 

Break It Down 


This exhilarating workshop will smoothly guide you through 

step choreography and equip you with the essential skills to 

break it down and teach it effectively. Working with 3 and 5 

count moves, directional changes and mirror imaging you will 

not only expand your choreography library but leave with new 

skills to enhance your teaching style. 

Helen Vanderburg - BOSU 

Playground Challenge 


Grab your BOSU® Balance Trainer, and get ready to play! This 

workshop is designed to teach you dozens of new athletic drills, 

skills and sequences using BOSU® balls in a variety of shapes, 

patterns and configurations. Working independently, in partners 

and in teams, you will walk away with an entire new library of 

BOSU® conditioning exercises that are interactive, challenging 

and incredibly fun. Perfect for personal training, boot camp, 

circuit training, interval training, sport conditioning and kid’s 

fitness. 

Fraser Quelch - Performance Group 

Cycling and Advanced Coaching 


For the experienced instructor, bring your participants to the 

next level by applying the advanced training and coaching 

techniques used by top endurance coaches and athletes. In this 

interactive session, professional triathlon coach Fraser Quelch 

addresses how to integrate high level training concepts into the 

fun and motivating environment of group cycling. 

Block 7 

9:45 - 11:15 am 

Fraser Quelch - The Science and 

Application of Metabolic Training 


Take intensity to a whole new level with this advanced 

programming session. Learn how to apply the key learnings 

from both the research behind metabolic training and from the 

experience of the best field practitioners in the world to build 

safe, effective and intelligent metabolic training programs. 

Participants will leave this advanced programming session 

with a greater understanding of how to optimally enhance the 

appearance, performance and functionality of clients using an 

effective, safe and efficient programming model for this incredibly 

powerful training modality. 

Simone Hodgkinson - Root and 

Sacral Chakra Yoga 


The Root and Sacral Chakra ground our energy to help us feel 

strong and secure and at peace with others and ourselves. 

When they are out of balance we experience insecurities, lack 

of confidence, depression, feelings of fear, inability to make 

decisions and lack of stamina. Physically these imbalances can 

be manifested as chronic lower back pain, sciatica and urinary 

problems This workshop will guide you through yoga poses 

and positive mantras to help re-balance these two charkas. No 

yoga experience required. 

Marjorie O’Connor - MOC Tabata 

Drills and Interval Challenge (TDI) 


Experience high intensity interval training that will kick your 

students energy systems into high gear! This powerhouse 

session will discuss up-to-date research, programming ideas, 

safety considerations and class design with Tabata drills 

and other metabolic interval protocols. Learn motivational 

techniques to engage and ignite the inner athlete. Leave this 

session with amazing new interval and Tabata ideas for Summer 

and Fall 2011. 

Len Kravitz - Ultimate Metabolic 

and Caloric Burning Makeover 


Applying the newest research on spontaneous physical exercise 

and metabolism, all participants will learn how to complete 

a Metabolic Profile for their clients. This engaging lecture will 

explain the components of metabolism and calorie burning, factors 

that affect RMR, and the latest biomedical research understandings 

on metabolism and caloric expenditure. In addition, 

all participants will learn 15 documented ways to physiologically 

boost metabolism and calorie burning during activities of 

daily living and exercise. 

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Block 7 Cont. 

10:00 - 11:30 am 

Helen Vanderburg - Schwinn® 

Cycling: The Yoga Rx for Cyclists 


Yoga offers cyclists the perfect remedy for the discomforts 

brought on by time in the saddle. Its powerful blend of focus, 

flexibility and strength can be “just what the doctor ordered” 

to increase joint range of motion and reduce fatigue on and 

off the bike. Regardless of your level of yoga experience, as a 

cycling instructor you will take away a three-pronged “yoga 

prescription” for each of the five most common cycling aches 

and pains along with detailed direction on how to teach these 

poses in the most effective way. This workshop includes a 

complete ride and yoga experience with detailed notes. 

Len Kravitz - The Science of 

Longevity 


In the last decade, the increasing life expectancy of humans 

has generated intense focus and research on the biological 

mechanisms of old age and longevity. In this research-driven 

presentation, the physiology of aging and anti-aging strategies 

(drugs, antioxidants, exercise, caloric-restriction, etc.) to slow 

down aging and extend lifespan will be discussed. Join Len 

Kravitz for this exciting research review on the mechanisms 

of aging and the inspiring new interventions to extend one’s 

lifespan. 

Block 8 

12:15 - 1:45 pm 

Krista Popowych - Resist-A-Ball 

Peak Athletic Conditioning 


Looking to enhance your game? Whether you are training the 

weekend warrior or elite athletes the ultimate goal is peak performance. 

This workshop will take you through 6 different training 

blocks of specific exercises designed by Resist-A-Ball creator Mike 

Morris. Take your training to the next level of connecting strength, 

balance, and flexibility for optimal performance. 

Kathy Maier - Athletic Pilates Cross 

Training 


The Pilates Method has been associated with dancers ever since 

Joseph and Clara Pilates opened their New York Studio. Now many 

athletes have tapped into the world of pilates to enhance their 

performance. Learn progressive movement sequences on the mat 

with small props that address these athletic cross training techniques 

and encourage athletic and weekend warriors to attend 

your class. 

Mark Grevelding - Aquatic I.T. 

Pyramid (shallow) 


Slice it and dice it for maximal cardio intensity. This fast paced 

shallow water class showcases repetition reduction, a gold medal 

standard of fitness instruction. Whether you teach free style or 

choreographed, this session will load you up with ideas for transforming 

simple movement into a gut busting whitewater workout! 

12:30 - 2:00 pm 

Terry Kane - Exercise Rehabilitation 

in the Aging Spine 


Over the past two decades there has been a significant demographic 

shift coupled with an increased life expectancy among the 

aging population. Consequently, health care professionals including 

personal trainers are faced more and more with the unique 

challenges related specifically to this demographic. In this session, 

Physical Therapist Terry Kane will discuss the pathophysiology and 

latest research in spinal conditions such as spinal stenosis, osteoporosis 

and others as well as exercise strategies and protocols to 

optimize spinal mobility and function in this client population. 

Helen Vanderburg - Ultimate 

Bootcamp 


With Bootcamp classes becoming a huge business learn how to 

design and delivery a high energy and effective bootcamp program. 

This workshop is designed for personal trainers and group 

exercises instructors. Get in on the action and learn how to be 

really good at it! Give your clients the results they want. 

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Block 9 

2:00 – 3:30 pm 

Stephanie Thielen - Aqua Tabata 


Inspired by the Japanese method of Tabata training, this session 

brings this interval style of intense training to the pool. Adapting 

the protocol to the aquatic environment, experience several 

Tabata sequences for a boost in your aerobic and anaerobic 

systems. 

2:15 - 3:45 pm 

Marjorie O’Connor - Learn, Pray, 

and Love 


Borrowing the genius behind Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, “Eat, 

Pray and Love”- one woman’s search for everything across 

Italy, India and Indonesia, Marjorie O’Connor’s “Learn, Play 

and Love” session will tackle the journey to effective, client focused 

teaching and leadership. MOC’s sessions always include 

humour, group involvement and time to reflect. Time to learn 

about yourself and others, time to play and time to “Feel the 

Love”. Come out of this session revitalized and feeling good 

about what you do! 

Jessica Power Cyr - Metabolic Cycle 


Metabolic Training is one of the industry’s hottest ways to train 

but do you REALLY understand what metabolic training is? Jessica 

will define and review the metabolic systems of the body, 

discuss various metabolic training techniques, how to design 

effective and efficient metabolic drills, and take you through a 

challenging and well rounded metabolic cycle workout. Take 

your cycling class to the next level and re-ignite your passion 

for teaching cycling classes! Warning, not for the faint of 

heart. 

2:30 - 4:00 pm 

Krista Popowych - How to Create 

an Outdoor Bootcamp 


Have you been thinking about expanding your training business 

or wanting to increase your profitability as a group fitness 

instructor? In this session you will learn how to create a successful 

outdoor boot camp program and understand why these 

types of workouts continue to thrive. Learn from one of the 

best program directors in the industry while examining some 

of the key business components of start-up, growth, retention, 

workout organization and more. 

Michelle Felzmann – Fitness for 

Fascia – How to Draw the Line 


Let’s get out of our box in group fitness and try something 

new! Anatomy trains are a new direction in fitness and training 

which can be effective for strength, endurance, mobility and 

flexibility in the whole body. Learn new exercise sequences that 

are designed to train each of the fascial lines in the body. With 

minimal equipment, this workout will treat your body right and 

work it hard at the same time! 

Block 10 

3:45 - 5:00 pm 

Stephanie Thielen - Rhythm is 

Gonna Getcha (Pool) 


Rhythmic variations are a great way to add challenge, intensity, 

and fun to any aquatic cardio pattern. From tempo changes to 

syncopated rhythms, walk away with a thorough list of the top 

cardio exercises and their rhythmic changes for an amazing 

resource for your aquatic toolbox. 

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Fit Rendezvous 2011 June 10 - 12, 2011 

Name: 

AFLCA ID Number: 

Address: 

City: Province: Postal Code: 

Phone (Business): Home: E-Mail: 

Register me in the following sessions: 

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (Please check off the session/s you are registering in) 

9:00 am – 10:30 am TRX® Advanced Concepts in Foundational Movements $40.00 

10:45 am – 12:15 pm TRX® Circuits for Metabolic Training $40.00 

10:45 am – 2:45 pm Functional Independence Training for Older Adults $80.00 

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TRX® Power Stretch $53.00 

3:15 pm – 6:15 pm Sports Injury Management and Rehabilitation For Personal Trainers $80.00 

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm CPR Recertification $35.00 

SESSION CHOICES: 

Total Pre-Conference Amount 

Indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice. Use session code numbers to identify choices. 

Session requests are filled according to date received. 

1st Choice 

(Session Code Numbers) 

2nd Choice 


3rd Choice 


SATURDAY, June 11 

7:30 am – 8:45 am Keynote – Unlock Your Potential – Peter Twist 

Block 1 

Block 2 

Block 3 (Aquatic) 

Block 4 

Block 5 

SUNDAY, June 12 

Block 6 

Block 7 

Block 8 

Block 9 

Block 10 (Aquatic) 

PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: 

Total Pre-Conference Amount (from Above) 

$ 

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: 

Advanced Registration 

on or before May 6, 2011 

AFLCA 

NON-AFLCA 

$220.00 $270.00 

Regular Registration 

after May 6, 2011 

$270. 00 $330.00 

Add $10 for faxed or mailed registrations 

Plus 5% GST GST Registration No.: R108102831 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

VISA 

Credit Card No: 

Expiry Date: 

Signature: 

MASTERCARD 

Total fee enclosed: 

$ 

If Your Employer is Paying for Your Registration: Regardless of who is paying for your registration, payment MUST accompany your registration. 

Registration without payment will not be processed. Purchase orders or invoicing are not permitted. Payments must be received by the deadlines in order to qualify for 

advanced registration discounts. Receipts are issued in the name of the conference delegate – no exceptions. 

Fit Rendezvous 2011 – Waiver of Liability: In consideration of accepting this registration I, the undersigned, intend to be legally bound, for my heirs, my 

executors, administrators and myself, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Provincial Fitness Unit, the facilities, and all 

promoters, sponsors and their representatives, successors and their assigns for any and all injuries suffered during the Fit Rendezvous 2011 conference. I verify that I have 

been involved in a physical training program and that I am physically fit and do not suffer from any disability, physical ailment and am not taking any medication that 

would cause me harm or limit my participation. 

Photography Release Form: I hereby grant the Provincial Fitness Unit the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of me, or of which I 

may be included, for publication, electronic reproductions (web sites) and/or promotional materials or any other purpose and in any other manner or medium. In addition, 

I grant my permission to alter the same without restriction, and to copyright the same. I hereby release the photographer and the Provincial Fitness Unit from all claims 

and liability related to said photographs. 

Date: June 10 – 12, 2011 

Name (Print): 

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Fit Rendezvous 2011 

June 10 – 12, 2011 

Fees: ADVANCED REGISTRATION 

(on or before May 6, 2011) 

$220.00 (plus GST) 

AFLCA Leaders, NFLA and CSEP-HFP members 

$270.00 (plus GST) 

No AFLCA Certification or Provincial Fitness Unit 

affiliation. 

REGULAR REGISTRATION 

(after May 6, 2011) 

$270.00 (plus GST) 

AFLCA Leaders, NFLA and CSEP-HFP members 

$330.00 (plus GST) 

No AFLCA Certification or Provincial Fitness Unit 

affiliation. 

• $10.00 will be added to faxed or mailed registrations. Register on-line and save! 

• Cash, cheque, Visa or MasterCard accepted. Make cheques payable to the Provincial Fitness 

Unit. No post-dated cheques. NSF cheques subject to $20.00 processing fee. 

• Conference fees include nutrition breaks, conference sessions, 2 lunches, and a selected Fit 

Rendezvous gift. NFLA members are requested to provide a photocopy of their certification 

with registration. 

• NFLA Members: AFLCA, BCRPA, MFC, Newfoundland, NSFA, OFC, IFC, FNB, and SPRA. 

How to Register: 

ON LINE: 

IN PERSON: 

www.provincialfitnessunit.ca 

(Quickest way to register!) 

Drop off your registration at 

the Provincial Fitness Unit, 

Percy Page Centre, 3rd Floor, 

11759 Groat Road, 

Edmonton, Alberta* 

BY FAX: (780) 455-2264 

*Please add $10 to your 

conference fees if registering 

via mail or fax 

BY MAIL: 

Provincial Fitness Unit 

Faculty of Physical Education 

& Recreation, 

University of Alberta, 

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H9* 

REGISTER TODAY! 

Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis. 

Register early, as space is limited and we cannot guarantee first choices. 

Cancellation Policy 

All conference cancellations must be received postmarked before May 10, 2011. 

An administration fee of $75.00 will be withheld from your registration fee for 

cancellations after May 10 to May 31, 2011. 

No refunds after June 1, 2011. 

Accommodation/Hotel Information: 

Mount Royal University Residence 

• Located on site at Mount Royal University and is a short 5 minute walk from conference venue. 

• Guest or dormitory style rooms – single rooms with private washrooms. 

• Rates starting from $50.00 (plus tax) per night. 

• A limited number of rooms have been reserved for Fit Rendezvous participants. Book early! 

• When booking rooms, mention that you will be attending the Fit Rendezvous 2011 conference! 

• Contact: (ph): (403) 440-6275 (email) residence@mtroyal.ca 

Full credits for recertification may be obtained by attending the full conference 

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Fit Rendezvous 2011 Presenter Biographies 

Pamela Boyson, B.Sc., RD, is a graduate of the University of Alberta 

and is a Registered Dietitian. Currently she is the project coordinator 

for the nourish move thrive initiative. She is part of the team 

of registered dietitians at Alberta Milk, who are leaders in nutrition 

education and work with consumers, teachers and health professionals. 

Pamela was the recipient of a national healthy living award 

for excellence in consumer education for her work with schools in 

rural Alberta and has spent most of her career working with schools, 

school divisions, coaches, and communities in creating healthy environments 

to live, learn and work. Her passion is transforming the 

science of nutrition into every day healthy eating strategies. 

Michelle Felzmann CFP PDS, FIS, NWS & PTS 

Michelle is a highly accomplished fitness leader with 17 years of 

experience in the fitness industry. Michelle is a Bender Ball master 

trainer, TRX course instructor, host of “The Look” Fitness video series 

and a national fitness presenter. Michelle’s specialization lies in 

strength, flexibility and core training classes on the ball and is a CEC 

provider in Calgary. 

Mark Grevelding is a training specialist for the Aquatic Exercise 

Association (AEA) and also serves as AEA’s Promotions Coordinator. 

He is an international presenter and a continuing education provider 

for AEA, AFAA & ACE. Mark is the founder of Fit Motivation and the 

creator of Visual Choreography Notes, an exclusive line of choreography 

DVDs for aquatic fitness professionals. 

Simone Hodgkinson is originally from the UK and has been 

involved in the fitness industry for 23 years. She is an experienced 

Personal Trainer, a qualified Yoga Teacher (Iyengar Style), the director 

of Physical Yoga (Canada & UK), the Group Fitness Director for Spa 

Lady (Calgary), a Bender Ball Master Trainer and a regular on Calgary 

TV. She has written several educational manuals, produced videos 

and written for national newspapers and fitness media. She is 

also a qualified Teacher of Education and provides quality education 

and development for fitness professionals in Canada and the UK. 

Terry Kane is a licensed physical therapist who has worked with 

over 500 Olympic and Professional athletes as well as held positions 

as Head Physical Therapist with the Canadian Olympic Hockey 

Team and the Calgary Flames. In addition to his clinical work, Terry 

has written and lectured internationally on rehab and post rehab 

exercise at conferences such as ACSM, CASM, IDEA, Fit Rendezvous 

amongst others as well as editorial peer reviewer for the Physician 

and Sportsmedicine and to Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. 

Len Kravitz, Ph.D., is the Program Coordinator of Exercise Science 

and Researcher at the University of New Mexico where he won the 

“Outstanding Teacher of the Year” award. Len was recently honored 

with the 2009 Canadian Fitness Professional “Specialty Presenter 

of the Year” award and chosen as the American Council on Exercise 

2006 “Fitness Educator of the Year”. He also has received the 

prestigious Canadian Fitness Professional “Lifetime Achievement 

Award”. 

Kathy Maier, co-owner of Only Women’s Fitness, Tao 

Pilates Day Spa and FitQuest Consulting has been involved 

in the fitness industry for 20 years. She is the North American 

Educational Director for the Bender Ball Method of Training, a 

Certified Public Speaker, Post-Rehabilitation Specialist, Master 

Trainer for Balance Body University and CMS International. 

She was the recipient of the 2006 YWCA Women of Distinction 

Award and currently is President of Executive Women 

International Lethbridge Chapter. Kathleen is an international 

presenter on a wide variety of topics and her enthusiasm and 

positive thinking are infectious. 

Lesley McEwan’s endless pursuit in promoting, delivering 

and supporting healthy active lifestyles has evolved into a 

life-long commitment! Lesley is the AFLCA Older Adult Project 

Coordinator and has been delivering the AFLCA Ever Active 

Adults and Fitness for the Older Adults programs for 10 years. 

Leading a variety of fitness classes herself, she possesses a 

deep passion for getting and keeping older adults active! 

Suzette O’Byrne, BSc Kinesiology, is a Keiser Master Trainer 

and the author of the book Yoga for the Core: Finding Stability 

in an Unstable Environment. In addition to her successful yoga 

therapy practice, indoor cycling program development, Suzette 

travels extensively, teaching at conferences and leading workshops 

and teacher training programs around North America. 

Suzette is a faculty member and advisory committee chair with 

Mount Royal University’s Yoga Therapy Program in Calgary, 

Alberta and AFLCA Trainer of Fitness Leaders. 

Marjorie O’Connor, BEd., ACSM, AFLCA Trainer, CFP and 

Stott Pilates certified and Nike Athlete, is the owner of Fit 

International. A respected international fitness presenter and 

aerobic champion, Marjorie was honoured with the “Woman of 

Vision”, the “Women Of Distinction” award in Athletics, Recreation 

and Fitness, the recipient of the “Mall Peepre” memorial 

award and the “Celebration of Women in Fitness” award 

from the Running Room. Recently Marjorie was inducted into 

the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame as a recipient of the Alberta 

Centennial Salute for Sport and Recreation. 

Krista Popowych is a highly sought-after and inspiring 

international presenter. She is a two-time Canadian Presenter 

of the Year award winner (2008, 2003) and Program Manager 

at the Richmond Olympic Oval. As a published author, she is 

also featured in various fitness and management DVD’s, has 

hosted and co-hosted the Caribbean Workout, is a master 

trainer for numerous programs, contributes to various boards 

and committees and is an accomplished leader in program 

design and business management. Krista attributes her success 

to her passion for fitness and her goal to inspire others through 

education and movement. 

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Fit Rendezvous 2011 Presenter Biographies (cont.) 

Jessica Power-Cyr, MSc, CSEP-CEP, ACSM-ES, AFLCA Trainer 

Get `POWERED UP` in one of Jessica`s innovative and dynamic sessions! 

She promises you`ll never walk away bored. Ten years ago she started 

her fitness career in New York and took all that NYC attitude and flair 

to create her signature presentation style; fabulous and fun! Jessica is a 

recognized fitness presenter, fitness instructor and course conductor and is 

well known for her vivacious personality and sense of humour. 

Fraser Quelch is the Head Coach and Director of Training and Development 

for Fitness Anywhere and is the creator and lead educator of the 

revolutionary TRX Suspension Training Program. He is a dynamic and highenergy 

presenter who combines an animated, entertaining style along 

with his knowledge and gift to motivate and inspire! An internationally renowned 

expert in the fields of functional training and endurance athletics, 

Fraser has presented at conferences and events all over the world. His 

writing has appeared in numerous trade magazines including the IDEA 

Fitness Journal, On Fitness Magazine and NSCA Performance Journal and 

he has been featured in 19 Fitness DVDs. 

Fraser thrives on bringing new ideas to the forefront of the industry, 

stretching the minds of his audiences and providing relevant and effective 

training solutions in a practical setting. 

Jo-Anne Repond Bunbury B.A., M.A. is a fully certified STOTT PILATES 

Instructor Trainer and continuing education provider whose experience, 

knowledge and passion for human kinetics has helped her become a 

sought-after instructor, examiner, and international presenter. Since her 

certification she has worked with physiotherapists helping their patients 

on the road to recovery, trained athletes to enhance their athletic performance 

and assisted breast cancer survivors rebuild their strength and 

spirit. Jo-Anne is the owner of the Calgary Pilates Centre, a fully equipped 

3900 sq. ft. facility offering full pilates instructor certification programs. 

Stephanie Thielen B.S. is an AEA Training Specialist, BOSU Master 

Trainer/Presenter, NETA Trainer, and a Premier Consultant with SFR, a 

company that provides educational resources to fitness professionals. 

She holds 20 years of extensive experience in group fitness instruction, 

program development, and staff management at the corporate, community, 

and collegiate level. Dedicated to quality training, Stephanie provides 

educational fitness workshops that teach logical methods for class 

construction, providing the “tools of the trade” to help instructors develop 

their professional teaching skills. 

Peter Twist, MSc. is the president of Twist Sport Conditioning. He is an 

exercise physiologist with a specialization in coaching science. Having 

coached in the NHL for 11 years, Peter has worked with over 700 professional 

athletes, has published over 400 papers, 10 books and 19 DVDs on 

athlete development. Peter was honored with the National Strength and 

Conditioning Association’s President’s Award, the CFP Specialty Presenter 

of the Year and was recently named the 2011 IDEA Program Director of 

the Year. 

Helen Vanderburg, Bkin, AFLCA Trainer, ACE, CFP, Pilates, Yoga certified 

is the owner of Heavens Fitness Club, Fusion Fitness Training, an 

international health and fitness consultant and is a respected motivational 

speaker. She is the 2005 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, 2006/1996 

CFP Presenter of the Year, 1996 IDEA Program Director of the Year, 2001 

Women of Vision, the 2001 Mall Peepre National Fitness Leadership recipient. 

Helen brings a wealth of experience to her presentations, workshop 

and classes as a business owner, instructor trainer, writer, DVD producer 

and elite athlete as a past World Champion synchronized swimmer and 

honored member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and International 

Aquatic Hall of Fame. 

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