Events

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continued

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continued

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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! … Continued

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 … Continued