This holistic dissection of program design will provide you with new ways to view and manipulate program variable and show you how to recognize common roadblocks to success in any client.  If you are looking for a program design edge or have been in business for a number of years and are tired of hearing about 8 - 12 more reps with a minute rest, this is the class for you! 

In the ever changing world of healthcare, establishing a network of allied medical professionals can be one of the most lucrative business activities a personal trainer can do.  To be considered a fellow professional and receive referrals, you must be able to speak the language of the healthcare provider, communicate effectively and understand the etiquette of working with medical professionals.  Learn all this, plus “in the trenches” techniques for building your own referral network. 

Hormones are the often-overlooked link between your health, physical performance and consciousness. Explore the relationships between hormonal health and food quality, environmental toxicity, mental and emotional toxicity, physical health and consciousness. You will gain a new understanding of the link between our external and internal environments and how important it is to maintain hormonal gland function and optimally regulate hormonal tides.  No biochemistry degree required! 

Borrowing the genius behind Elizabeth Gilbert's book, "Eat, Pray and Love"- one woman' search for everything across Italy, India and Indonesia, Marjorie 's " Learn, Play and Love" session will tackle the journey to effective, client focused teaching and leadership.  Marjorie'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!  

Come and have a blast with Marjorie and experience the hottest class in New York! MOC Studio 54 is a quick efficient and fun upbeat workout. In 54 minutes the series of motivating exercises will be completed followed by a stretch sequence.  This is truly a back to basics class with a retro feel!  Quick tempo music accompanies the progressive sequence of ballet inspired exercises, old school calisthenics and a pilate's repertoire of movements. It's a full body using bodybars, bands, free weights, balls and a mat to strengthen and lengthen every muscle group to create lean and sculpted bodies.

Don't forget your spandex and leg warmers!!! 

MOC's dynamic functional training workout utilizes the Bodybar, Tubing and Weights ( or what equipment you have). This highly efficient and innovative program combines the elements of dynamic balance, strength and endurance emphasizing postural variations and controlled mobility. Marjorie's signature MOC technical movements are used throughout this fast paced and energizing workout. You will learn new ways to deliver functional exercise in group and individual sessions AND leave feeling strong and energized!  

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 and class design with tabata drills and other interval protocols. Learn motivational techniques to engage and ignite the inner athlete. Leave this session with amazing new interval and tabata ideas for Winter 2011-2012. 

More and more we see yoga classes in our fitness facilities.  Typically yoga is separate from our group fitness classes.  How can we take yoga poses and principles and incorporate them into group fitness?  In this seminar we will look at yoga poses and sequences that you can use in a warm-up, cool-down and in the stretching part of your fitness class. 

Is yoga safe for our osteoporosis clients?  With all the benefits from doing yoga (including flexibility, balance, strength, body awareness, improved posture and relaxation) do we want this group to be excluded?  In this seminar we will learn and practice ways of safely including yoga poses and principles for these clients in both group and yoga classes. 

Come experience the cutting-edge of dance/fitness fusion with Bellyfit, a fun, fresh blend of fitness, belly dance, African dance, Bollywood, pilates, yoga and mudra meditation.  This vibrant cardio/strength workout is set to an incredible soundtrack of DJ-mixed tribal music and ambient beats.  The mucis, creative choreography and holistic fitness approach will inspire you to more your body, mind and spirit, in an empowering new way. 

Are you a fitness professional that teaches a kicking or punching based cardio class, or you utilize kicking or punching in your clients training? This workshop will provide you with the important correct technique behind popular kicking and punching drills, and is instructed by certified martial arts professionals. You will also learn how to successfully blend combat techniques with functional exercises for a complete and challenging workout. Theory will be discussed along with an offering of exciting and challenging combat drills. 

You've heard from everyone that you should be on Twitter or have a Facebook page. What they don't tell you is what comes next or why you should be there. In this session we'll explore some potential social media strategies, how to track and measure success, and walk you through which tools work and how. This presentation leads with strategy, this is not a “twitter is cool” presentation. Businesses want and need to know how to make social media work for their bottom line, otherwise what's the point.

Interested to learn more about TRX®? Here’s your chance! TRX® Suspension Training harnesses your own bodyweight to create resistance as you train. That's all you need - the TRX and your own body. No additional weights required. If you already like working out with stability balls, foam rollers and elastic resistance equipment, you'll probably enjoy this challenging workshop. Any fitness professional can benefit from this informative, fun workshop that will challenge every muscle in your body.

Advanced Bootcamp experience including elements of the latest trend - CrossFit. High intensity functional movements. Learn how to add CrossFit programming to your regular Bootcamp to take it up...a few notches.