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Create the SHOW stopping Shoulders our clients are looking for. Using simple tools, methods and coaching skills can be transformative. You will review fluent movement patterns for the shoulder girdle, shoulder dance visual and apply functional movements with common tools to the area to decompress it, increase it’s mobility, build it’s structural strength, decrease stiffness … Continued

Get ideas on how to motivate your participants to step up their fitness level, strengthen their entire bodies and boost energy in this high energy HIIT workshop! Seasoned fitness leader, Tiffany Moffatt, will lead you through 10 different approaches to plan your HIIT class formats and will highlight how to keep classes creative, fun and … Continued

Within this session, you will learn new systems to make life easier for you along with better workouts for your clients. Streamlining group fitness lesson planning and one-on-one workout programing. Starting with themes to reduce group fitness lesson planning and putting in the WOW workouts into your sessions. Moving onto templates and how to use … Continued

Get you energy up and join Justina Bailey for a morning workout before you start your day!

Trainers and coaches sometimes lose clients because they are unable to reduce pain and create pain-free training capacity. Synthesizing 40 years of research probing back pain with practical experience of leading an experimental research clinic Professor McGill presents an approach that has proven success. It is based on understanding how the spine functions and becomes … Continued

Learn the essential client assessments to understand their specific pain triggers and develop the most appropriate exercise approach as a result. Back pain is all specific, and gaining a deeper understanding of the nuances of your client’s individual pain pathways will give you the best success at long term pain reduction and back resilience, and … Continued

Resistance Bands are a great addition to any strength training routine or rehabilitation program and come in a variety of sizes, lengths, and strengths. This portable exercise equipment is also easily stored, making it perfect for home use, hotel workouts, or when you’re tight on space at the gym. Just like free weights, exercise bands … Continued

This workshop will address the factors that can lead to “overtraining” and what you can do as a trainer to help maximize recovery in your clients. The S.A.I.D. principle, increasing muscle mass, and maintaining immunity is predicated on attaining recovery. This is especially important amidst the post-pandemic environment. Join Brian as he discusses the science … Continued

This workshop is designed for fitness professionals working with seniors who want to improve their physical ability and maintain their independence. In this session, attendees will learn simple and effective agility drills that can be safely incorporated into group fitness classes or personal training sessions. These innovative drills will help improve balance, coordination, reaction time, … Continued

Learn the spine sparing movement tools to coach your clients through to avoid their pain triggers and wind down their pain. Stability, mobility, pain-free movement patterns and appropriate resting positions will be covered.

A short lecture and movement based practice anchored in alignment and ease to help you cultivate a sense of grace and balance in both the mind and body connection. Flow is the absence of resistance ~ yet we all have a little resistance buried deep below the surface. With gentle guidance and observation we will … Continued

This workshop will look at the gluteal muscle group which is a key muscle group for core stability, lower body movement, aesthetics, and knee protection. This workshop will delve into various ways to help clients take their glutes to school to maximize its function, look, and performance. Learn a quick ASSessment and then delve into … Continued

Yes, you read that right! Join André Noël Potvin for a groundbreaking lecture that challenges the widely accepted R.I.C.E. Treatment for injuries. Recent research has shown that this treatment may not be as effective as we once thought. In this informative session, André will take you through the history and intended effects of R.I.C.E., as … Continued

Once your clients have successfully reduced their pain, they are ready to train again. Learn the progressions and special considerations while developing and coaching a specific program for your client and their goals - whether that is to return to a regular lifestyle or elite athleticism.

The session will be a blend of lecture and hands on functional integration of the pelvic floor into common exercises. The lecture will include: 1) a review of anatomy and physiology as it relates to the pelvic floor and exercise, 2) conditions to be aware of, 3) specific concerns at different stages of life (young … Continued

Chubby Checker said it best! This workshop will go into the importance of assessing and addressing rotation. The transverse plane is where most people get injured but more importantly it is critical for one of the most important activities we do: walking! Join Brian as we delve into the importance of rotating and controlling rotation … Continued

As the number of older athletes (50+) breaking records continues to rise every year, many are left wondering how they are achieving such feats. The answer lies in the latest exercise science research and innovative training tactics that can help fitness professionals create stronger, faster, and more powerful senior athletes. In this informative lecture, attendees … Continued

This talk will open with a brief history explaining the evolution of physical literacy and it’s adoption worldwide. The basic features of physical literacy will be explained and how they mesh with fitness, exercise in terms of programming and even design of facilities. This talk will outline how to construct positive challenges suitable to all … Continued

This active session will have the participants run through physical literacy (PL) enriched activities. We will run through a PL enriched core routine and contrast how this differs from classic fitness approaches, we will run through a PL enriched small-sided game, perform some PL enriched drills and exercises. We will end the session with a … Continued

Fundamental movement patterns include: • Squat • Hinge • Push • Pull • Lunge • Carry This workshop will teach you multiple ways to incorporate kettlebells into these fundamental movement patterns to increase stability, strength, coordination and more. Kettlebells are an amazing tool to develop grip strength (one of the best determinants of health longevity), … Continued

Everyone will experience an exercise hiatus at some point in their lifetime. But how do we help our clients return to the exercise they love with less injury and an engaging, progressive plan? Join Lana as she guides you through the necessary stages you’ll need to return to impact based exercise including running, hiking, interval … Continued

With time being the biggest perceived obstacle to achieving one’s exercise goals, 12 minutes may be the perfect compromise and jumping off point. This no excuses, fast and furious recipe for success uses creative exercise combinations that take only 12 minutes. Whether you add them up or simply do one or two, these combos will … Continued

This is a combined theory and practice session which will illustrate the application of movement preparation as the next evolution of “dynamic warm up”. Although movement preparation will prepare the brain and muscles for upcoming training or competitions session just like regular dynamic warm-ups, movement preparation also results in reduced likelihood of certain injuries (like … Continued

Mini bands are an accessible, portable tool for both strength and mobility-based exercise. Learn how to use mini bands effectively from the warm-up through a full workout whether you’re teaching a group exercise class or working with a client one-on-one. We’ll also learn the limitations of the mini band and bring in yoga blocks to … Continued

When you first become a fitness professional how well did your teacher teach you about biomechanics? Here’s the thing, you don’t know what you don’t know. Time and time again group fitness instructors and personal trainers use exercises with their participants that just aren’t effective. In this session you will learn a straightforward tool that … Continued

The best thing about speed dating exercise circuits is that you can move quickly along and have some fun while you are at it! In this session, we will experience the key benefits of circuit training and try various circuit formats that work the whole body. From partner drills to plyos, endurance training, abs and … Continued

This session will explicitly deal with how to combat the negative impacts of structural and individual ageism that is pervasive in society, and especially in “medical” like settings. Ageism is largely an ableist narrative, and participants will learn how to approach older adults using a “possibilities lens” rather than only seeing limitations that arise from … Continued

When it comes to hot topics in nutrition, intermittent fasting tops the list! But what is best for an active population? And how does intermittent fasting affect women who are pre, peri and postmenopausal? In this informative and engaging session we’ll discuss the latest research on time restricted eating to determine the best strategies for … Continued

Trying to wrap your head around core conditioning research? To brace or to hollow? To move or to stabilize? Maybe it doesn’t have to be as confusing as it seems! This workshop will review the functional anatomy of the core musculature and explore techniques to effectively engage the core muscles and enhance strength and stability.

Are ready to ignite you next workout? Let’s burn it up in a total cardio mix of calorie torching workout ideas. Learn how to apply the most current fat-burning research and science to truly help your participants reach their personal goals of feeling better and increasing their calorie burn. Put it to practice with various … Continued