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Friday Sessions

In today's world, we all sit too much, regardless of the level of fitness. JC teaches you the predictive orthopedic issues that everyone will have through prolonged sitting and his favourite exercises that resolve those issues. Athletes and non-athletes alike will improved their performance when they undo the sitting position through proper training. Whether you are a personal trainer or a sports coach, this presentation is a must. Sponsored by FREEMOTION.
  

If you love the BOSU® Balance Trainer, and want new ideas...this is the workshop for you! Learn dozens of exercises, drills, skills and activities that can be done on the BOSU Balance Trainer in a group or personal training setting. Discover how to progress, regress and adapt each exercise to accommodate almost all fitness and skill levels with minimal equipment. Walk away with ideas that can be used next week with clients and in classes. Sponsored by FITNESS DEPOT.
  

Is it tough? You bet! Is it a dance class? No way! This all-ball drill class puts a new spin on traditional calisthenics. Learn exciting and functional exercises to toughen up your participants with a total body ball formula that delivers power, core strength, balance, and lots of sweat! Sponsored by RESIST-A-BALL.


What's intense, exciting, lightning fast and works? This muscular endurance full body group workout performed on the GTS® by efi Sports Medicine! Pull your way to enhanced muscle development, core stability, and increased joint range of motion. Learn how using body weight as resistance against gravity individualizes workouts within a group setting. This GRAVITYGroup® training is your opportunity to amplify resistance in a brand new, time efficient way! Sponsored by FITNESS DEPOT.
  

Learn how to gain the same cardiovascular benefits as 30 minutes of jogging, 18 holes of golf, and 720 yards of swimming in only ten minutes of jumping with Olympian, Buddy Lee. This session is for beginners who will learn proper jump rope biomechanics, rope measurement, and how to become proficient in the two basic techniques that make up the foundation to all jump rope programs. Buddy will teach safe progressions from a basic jump rope proficiency of 140 jumps, increase your ability to easily perform 500 jumps, and build your endurance to ten minutes of jumping at a moderate pace. Sponsored by JUMP ROPE INSTITUTE.
  

Empower and entertain your novice participants, building their energy, skills, endurance, and confidence to keep them on track for the long run and ride! This ICE session provides you with introductory drills and progressions to fill your class formats with just the right balance of fun, challenge, and rhythm to inspire them to greater heights. Experience the latest in cycle technology and programming! Sponsored by NATIONAL FITNESS PRODUCTS.
  

Your opponent: the clock. Your goal: a personal record. Your intensity: high-end endurance. It's a test of legs and lungs in a simulation of cycling's most challenging competition. Learn how both individual and team time trials work, how athletes train for them, and how to incorporate these techniques and challenges into your classes! Don't miss your chance to ride through an authentic time trial challenge where the road is flat, the pace intense, and the only rider you can count on is you. Sponsored by NAUTILUS.
  

Join the Keiser M3 Cycling Master Trainers for a workout that will put the power into your indoor cycling program. The Keiser M3 is a one of a kind, revolutionary performance cycle launched just this year. Experience an amazing ride taught to fabulous music, with background drum beats and an indoor cycling team that is sure to inspire. Let Keiser M3 mPower you! Sponsored by KEISER.
  

The Spinning program has five position options for riders to utilize when climbing a hill. This workout will explore all five during an intense hill climb simulation. We'll briefly discuss the unique characteristics of each technique before warming-up and embarking on this 40 minute Strength Energy Zone™ workout. Other key performance areas of this class include: resistance loading and cadence building. Sponsored by MAD DOGG ATHLETICS.
  

Be one of the first to experience the newest piece of equipment from Peak Pilates, built to accommodate the needs of any fitness professional: the MVe Fitness Reformer. Learn the perfect ten reformer exercises, plus more that you can incorporate into any fitness routine. This workout is designed for every age or fitness level. Sponsored by PEAK PILATES.
  

Looking for take-home ride profiles with a scientific approach? Loading and unloading resistance and/or cadence are a great way to spice up your classes, while providing a challenging, engaging workout. We will review cadence and resistance loading techniques, how to put them into your profiles, and finish with a ride to experience it all. Get ready to get loaded! Sponsored By MAD DOGG ATHLETICS.
  

Sometimes it is hard to tell if someone has a pelvic tilt or if they just have J. Lo booty! This workshop is designed to help any fitness professional become more proficient in postural analysis. Learn how to develop an "eye" for the body through a hands-on assessment and practical skills testing. Whether you need a refresher or an introduction to postural assessment, this workshop is perfect for any fitness professional who wishes to become more effective with their clients! Sponsored by SPIN PILATES.
  

Learn all about what the reformer can do for you in this experiential workshop including pilates principles and a variety of exercises. The reformer is used to train everyone from people with injuries to professional athletes. Come and see how the reformer can expand your career and inspire your workout! Sponsored by BALANCED BODY.
  

Fitness trainers and program directors are recognizing the benefit of group programming featuring pilates equipment. How does a group Stability Chair workout differ from a one-on-one session? Participants in this workshop will see first-hand the types of exercises included in a group chair class and observe how exercises can be modified for all class participants. You'll also see how the versatility of the STOTT PILATES® Split Pedal Stability Chair can dramatically increase programming options for every level of participant and address any type of special need. Discover how to keep a group class challenging and fun while still emphasizing positioning and execution. Sponsored by STOTT PILATES®.
  

Gymstick basic is a group exercise class designed with people's health concerns in mind. This program will teach you how to use your Gymstick to improve flexibility, balance, core stability, and activity. The basic training will guide you through movement patterns that can be used in the gym and at home. Gymstick Circuit is an enjoyable, versatile, and intensive mixture of strength and condition training. You choose the resistance level, green, blue, black, silver or gold, and challenge your own body to a workout that will both surprise and intrigue you to want more Gymstick knowledge and training. Sponsored by REMINGTON SPORT.
  

Clients with osteoporosis face genuine issues when looking for a suitable exercise program. In this workshop, you will learn the causation of osteoporosis and the different forms of the condition. You will work directly with the V2 Max Plus Reformer, and discover how this unique all-in-one unit enables you to create effective programs that address the specific needs of this population. Case study work will challenge your understanding of osteoporosis and potential programming solutions for their obstacles will be presented. Sponsored by STOTT PILATES®.
  

Go on an inspiring journey of self awareness. Learn how to tap into your centre of power, to simultaneously motivate yourself, your participants and others in the facility, who may be "checking out" the aqua class from the side lines. Experience integration of education on a deep level and encourage participants to understand, the why, what, and how of movement execution and energy expenditure. Feel the body move, the mind expand and, the spirit soar! Experience dry-land aqua training. This is part 1of a two-part session. Part 2 is offered Friday at 1:30 pm.
  

Zumba's cardio party kicks it up a notch! While incorporating all of the basic rhythms used in A Taste of Zumba, additional rhythms are introduced and more extensive choreography is added. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy-to-follow dance steps. Sponsored by ZUMBA FITNESS.


A formula to make you sweat, while shakin' it without regret. The fastest hour in the gym to get you feelin' sexy-slim. Simple steps. High energy. Hot songs. Variety We won't just dance...we'll boogie. Don't miss your chance to take home new routines and teaching tips in the latest version of this cardio dance extravaganza!


Complaints of back pain are not uncommon in yoga class. Who is at risk? What are the underlying issues? Can we spot and correct the problems? In this workshop we will discuss these questions and work on technique within various poses to increase our students' enjoyment of yoga.
  

Anusara yoga is one of the fastest growing disciplines in North America today. In addition to being a yoga tradition with a rich and inspiring philosophy, Anusara is also one of the most technically advanced systems in the world today. Come and study the basic philosophy and physical system behind the yoga that is changing the way that we practice yoga today.
  

Yin yoga postures, simple chants, hand mudras, meditative kriyas, chakra balancing, reflection and integration. This reflective workshop will take your traditional Hatha yoga practice beyond the physical asanas to explore the beauty and the magic of simple chants, hand mudras, yin yoga poses, chakra equanimity, and meditation. Maureen will guide you through a chakra balancing sequence designed to release, restore, and revitalize Prana--your vital life force.
  

Marla Ericksen, Fred Hoffman, Sherri McMillan, Patricia Moreno, and John Shehan Experience a step workout like no other! Led by some of the world's step masters, you will delve into a variety of choreography options to spice up your classes, get a fantastic workout, and put a smile on your face! Move, groove, and step with strength and power in this one-of-a-kind group class. Celebrate Can-Fit-Pro's 15th Anniversary with a great start to your weekend!


Join Michol as he outlines the key elements of pre-workout, athletic mobilization. Learn how choosing the right exercises in the right sequence can enhance performance through up-regulation of the proprioceptors. This is a highly interactive session with many exercise examples. Sponsored by PT ON THE NET.
  

Journey to the intricate world of Kettlebell training, where power and creativity combine for an exhilarating training experience and guaranteed results. Learn the principles of Kbell training, techniques and movements used by some of the world's best Kbell trainers. Investigate the different applications of Kbell training and learn new exercises to add to your toolbox. Kbell training--scientifically proven to accelerate the results of your training program--has a great carryover effect on speed and agility. Kbell training can tremendously improve the weight loss and definition results for your fitness clients. This is a participant-oriented workshop, so come prepared to work out. This session is also offered Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Sponsored by FITNESS DEPOT.
  

Yoga is more than just postures and deep breathing, it is a universal path which leads to conscious evolution. Are you curious about your role in this world or looking for meaning? Be challenged to explore your own sva-dharma (self-purpose). Understand what the mind-body connection is and how it affects your overall well-being when you are in a stressful situation or blissful one. Discover the benefits of living mindfully and the power of presence. Gain ideas on how to connect with your intrinsic happiness, how to invite flow and awaken your dance with life.
  

Have you ever wondered, what's possible for your life or what your ideal life would look like? Have you asked what it is you really want? Imagine a workshop where the total focus is on you, on what you want in your life, and one what will help you achieve it. This coaching workshop is like that. It's like creating your own personal navigator for the journey of your life. Something that will help you find your way and stay on course. Join us for a workshop of discovery!
  

Learn why many fitness tenets are based on hearsay rather than science and get the real truth about optimizing body composition and performance. Sponsored by Human Kinetics.


Is integrated balance training effective at improving performance or is it as some "professionals" suggest - nothing more than "entertainment training?" Join what promises to be a spirited discussion that is research-based, rather than an emotional rant. Demonstrations, explanations, and science link to place this controversial subject into proper perspective. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.
  

There is a growing interest and evolution of the endurance and adventure sporting events. More and more active individuals are running their first marathons, triathlons, or participating in multi-day eco-challenges. Success in training and competing for these disciplines involves a vigorous and calculated exercise program which is equally complemented by a proper sport nutrition action plan. This session will review the nutrition considerations in training and on competition day. In addition, a focus on the nutrition planning and logistical considerations will be covered.


It's true! You can look 10 years younger in 10 minutes, feel 10 years younger in less than 10 days, and live like you're 10 years younger before you walk out of this session! Our time will reveal proven techniques for reducing or eliminating wrinkles, increasing energy, and building confidence into your life. What would you do if you were 10 years younger? Well...it happens as a result of this session. You'll look better, feel fantastic, and live a healthier life.
  

A not-to-be missed session for club operators. You will have the chance to sign-up for your own personal "check-up" with the Club Doc! Receive a checklist to work on key areas to create immediate improvements to your club. Review your club operation and search for ways to increase profitability. You will learn the six "Secret Profit Builders" and how to increase sales without increasing costs. Learn how to improve your marketing response while reducing your costs, how to scan your expenses for money being wasted, and the sacred rules to dramatically improve your bottom line.
  

Today's older adults are transforming the fitness industry from the way we market to the facilities we design. This thought-provoking session, by one of the nation's foremost visionaries and original thinkers, takes a comprehensive look at the lifestyle and well-being of today's older adults. Learn about the latest research and trends in aging and their impact on your industry. Sponsored by ICAA.
  

At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: discuss important factors that affect infertility; understand how lifestyle choices affect fertility; describe "baby-making" tips; and develop mind/body fitness programs that help support a couple trying to conceive. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.



This is a refresher course for participants who have a current CPR certificate or whose last CPR certification expired less than three months prior to this course. Learn risk factors for health disease; factors you can/cannot prevent; identifying key signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest; the signs and symptoms of an adult choking; benefits and proper positioning of the recovery position; and performing adult CPR. Cards will be handed out at the end of the session upon successful demonstration of the skills taught. Proof of your previous CPR certification required. This session is offered Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stand-by admission does not apply to this session.



With a largely out-of-condition population, North America needs new strategies to combat ever-expanding waist lines, increased risk of disease and skyrocketing absenteeism in the workplace. Join Kathy as she shares her vision to motivate the de-conditioned and shape a new age of fitness and good health.



In a world of a million assessments it is hard to figure out how assess a client. JC Santana trained his IHP Trainers to look at human movement in a simple but effective way. Now, he brings his movement analysis to you through this exciting workshop. The information provided at this presentation will change the way you look at human movement and how you select appropriate progressions to enhance it. If you are confused about assessments--this is a must for you. Sponsored by FREEMOTION.
  

The BOSU will soon become your favourite training tool for the lower body. Come and learn a variety of innovative exercises specifically designed for the thighs and hips using the BOSU trainers, medicine balls, and gliding discs. Sponsored by FITNESS DEPOT.
  

Let us show you why the ball offers a program that challenges the abs and back like no other can. This all-new core workout tightens your abs, strengthens your back, and improves your posture for a healthier lifestyle. You will learn the most effective trunk exercises with an emphasis on biomechanics and just why these exercises work so efficiently. Get ready for some new and unique moves that will truly result in a hard core! Sponsored by RESIST-A-BALL®.


Energize and revitalize your private, semi-private and small group personal training sessions! The extensive exercise library developed for use on the highly adaptable GTS® by efi Sport Medicine lets you guide your variety of clients toward increased strength, flexibility, balance, power and endurance. This course in GRAVITYPersonalTraining® gives you a new way to make the most of your valuable time. Sponsored by FITNESS DEPOT.
  

This advanced workshop is perfect for the group fitness instructor who wishes to master the rowing stroke, classic rowing drills, cues, terminology, group dynamics and the Rowbics unique QuadCore Conditioning™ System. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to create and lead a fun, safe, and effective workout for students of all ages and fitness levels. Sponsored by CONCEPT 2.


Get mean, lean, and become the ultimate fighting machine! Step into Olympian Buddy Lee's and Adonna's ring for a fitness fight you'll never want to miss! Combining the benefits of jump rope training with cardio combat kickboxing, a martial arts and boxing fusion program, will introduce you to the most completed total-body workout on the planet. Learn to integrate high intensity bouts of jump rope training drills, from the basic bounce, to double-unders, in conjunction with countless punch-block-strike and kicking techniques, to create the ultimate fitness experience. This disciplined training duo targets mental toughness, anaerobic power, flexibility, speed, agility, and dynamic balance while improving functional movements. Sponsored by JUMP ROPE INSTITUTE.
  

Empower and entertain your novice participants, building their energy, skills, endurance, and confidence to keep them on track for the long run and ride! This ICE session provides you with introductory drills and progressions to fill your class formats with just the right balance of fun, challenge, and rhythm to inspire them to greater heights. Experience the latest in cycle technology and programming! Sponsored by NATIONAL FITNESS PRODUCTS.
  

Creating an empowering indoor cycling experience for your students requires more than a challenging workout. Learn a number of techniques that will both inspire your students and motivate them to reach new heights of physical and psychological experiences. Learn how to instruct by invitation, how to effectively incorporate visualization and imagery drills, how to make music your road map plus other empowering communication tips and techniques. Sponsored by KEISER.
  

Gain power and strength, achieve muscular conditioning and improve performance while avoiding injury. These are the cornerstones and benefits of proper fit on the Spinner® bike. Learn the why behind proper bike fit and understand how the Spinner was designed to maximize the Spinning experience. The knowledge you gain in this workshop will give you enough ammunition to be an expert bike fit coach. Sponsored by MAD DOGG ATHLETICS.
  

Do you have faithful mat clients that show up for every class? Once in a while, give them a little spice. Learn to use props like Power Circles and Dynabands within the classical repertoire and whalla! Maintain flow while you bring these props in and out of your workout. You will leave this workshop with a well designed class and the confidence to utilize these props at your desire. Sponsored by PEAK PILATES.
  

Maximize your training potential by determining anaerobic threshold and proper training zones. Learn to compare training zones based on Age Predicted Max HR and those based on lactate threshold. Learn how to conduct a field test on a Spinner bike, and then how to apply the information obtained to the Spinning Energy Zones. Finally, experience the thrill of riding a field test for yourself. To gain full benefit of this workshop, you should have a heart rate monitor that records average HR. Note: make sure the battery is fresh and that you know how to use the average function. Sponsored by MAD DOGG ATHLETICS.
  

Experience a reformer workout on the mat! Learn how to use standard tubing found at any fitness centre to enhance your flexibility and strengthen the core using your favourite pilates exercises. This workshop will help any fitness instructor learn new ways to approach pilates exercise. Even novices to pilates will be able to attend this workshop to experience a pilates workout for the first time! Sponsored by SPIN PILATES.
  

Learn to teach dynamic, inspirational and energizing reformer classes from the ground up in this practical workshop. Exercise sequence, progressions, cueing and equipment management are covered to make your classes run smoothly from the very beginning. Teaching mixed level classes and accommodating clients with limitations will also be covered. Sponsored by BALANCED BODY.
  

Hamstring injuries are prevalent in many sports. In recent years, fitness professional have been re-evaluating program designs for training or rehabilitating the hamstring group. In this workshop, we'll discuss and explore the factors that predispose the hamstrings to sports injury and review the functional relationship between and among the hamstrings, the quadriceps, and the hip flexors. We'll practice visual assessment techniques for pelvic balance and specific strengthening and flexibility exercises designed to minimize hamstring injuries. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.
  

Learn the select exercises from the STOTT PILATES® Essential Reformer repertoire with emphasis on the goals of the exercises, movement patterns, breath patterns and alignment. The adjustments and safety concerns when working with the reformer will be explained, as well as the specific benefits of working with this type of equipment - strengthening and lengthening muscles, developing core stability and mind-body connection. Cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness are also covered. Sponsored by STOTT PILATES®.


Go on an inspiring journey of self awareness. Learn how to tap into your centre of power, to simultaneously motivate yourself, your participants and others in the facility, who may be "checking out" the aqua class from the side lines. Experience integration of education on a deep level and encourage participants how to understand, the why, what and how of movement execution and energy expenditure. Really feel the body moving, the mind expanding and the spirit absolutely soaring! Experience dry-land aqua training. This part 1of a two-part session. Part 1 is offered Friday at 8:00 AM.
  

Misty's unique take on dance and movement has inspired a revolution in the creation of the traditional dance workout. Discover your unique style, expression and way of moving. Develop dynamic movement patterns and structured improvisation that promote individuality and self expression. Learn to create an atmosphere of safety and acceptance for your student to flourish in as you ripen your intuition through P.E.R.F.E.C.T. movement. Get lost in the style and discover how your body grooves!!


One of the hottest trends in step is to add rhythm variations. In this workshop, we will focus on just how simple and fun adding rhythm can be to open the door to even more wonderful choreography.


When it comes to restoring a clients physiological function after an injury, surgery, or general de-conditioning, the key to success is the ability to restore joint stability and mobility as a "functional quadrant" of the body. In this session, Terry Kane and Helen Vanderburg describe how to improve your clients function through a series of multi-joint lower quadrant exercises. This session will also include a variety of exercises in different exercise formats from fitness to yoga and pilates. Sponsored By FITNESS DEPOT
  

Utter madness on the step! Countdown begins for lift off to a choreographic journey that is one step beyond. John uses traditional step moves and techniques. With his added flare of creativity and charm, he will leave you wanting more.


The focus will be on movements not muscles to produce strength you can you and apply in any arena. The active learning phase of the presentations will detail progressions to develop optimum strength. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.
  

Find your dreams, rediscover your talents, manage your time, create priorities, balance your desires, and define your life on your own terms. Strategies for success are addressed in a humorous yet thought-provoking environment. Leave with achievable goals, solutions for time management, and definite steps to a happier, more successful life.
  

Sadly, large numbers of athletes and non-athletes alike are unknowingly suffering from nutritional deficiencies that exist not only due to poor food choices but food processing techniques, food irradiation, soil depletion, etc. Today's nutritional supplements and functional foods can go a long way to not only address these imbalances and deficiencies but to ensure the best possible performance and health for today's athletes. Learn the role that multivitamins, super green foods and high ORAC fruit concentrates can play in helping athletes reach their maximum potential.


The integrated chain action of the human body requires an understanding of how the body moves from the group up. The majority of textbooks and programs break the chain and create a link of action of isolated movements that are independent of adjacent joints. This session will explore how the muscles decelerate and stabilize motion before it produces force in a propulsive manner. For example, the attendees will discover how the hamstrings have hardly any flexion movement in true human motion. Those attending this session will leave with a different perspective on how the body moves. This session is part one of a two-part session. Part two is offered on Friday from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Sponsored by PT ON THE NET.
  

Today, most people live lives that could only be described as stressful! Exercise is also a form of stress, yet if wisely used, can help to lower total stress levels in the body. Explore the anatomy and physiology of both brain hemispheres, as well as the relationships between brain physiology and stress. Learn that by activating the right brain hemisphere and integrating right and left hemispheres, stress levels can be reduced. Take away simple and effective tools to create a whole-brain learning experience, plus techniques for modifying your exercises and exercise environment to achieve optimal outcomes with your clients. Sponsored by CHEK INSTITUTE.


No more dieting! High protein, low carb, counting calories, or a shake for breakfast--people are throwing up their hands in nutritional bewilderment! If you have tried to lose weight in the past and are now left frustrated and confused about where to go--you are not alone. With a mere 2 percent of dieters keeping their weight loss results off within a five year span, something is definitely array in the weight loss world. Learn how to reset your metabolic code, delicious and easy recipes, a step-by-step walk through in your grocery store, and more! "Take it off and keep it off for good!"


This new technique will teach you how to test the weight training range of motion to determine if there are any weaknesses caused by a muscle, joint or nerve dysfunction. This new way of muscle testing shifts the focus from testing the muscle being used in a weight training exercise, to testing the weight training exercises plane and range of motion. Exercise muscle testing is effective for pre-exercise assessments because dysfunctional motion patterns now reveal themselves in the test instead of on the weight training machine or exercise and potentially causing an injury due to pre-existing injuries. AHP


In June 2008, Rod completed a 19-day journey across Canada as one of the National Riders in the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. Learn about what a ride of this magnitude entails, what training is required, and what injuries can be expected. Topics will also include nutritional challenges, the affect of closed-quarter group dynamics, and the psycho-emotional impact of this ride. Best of all, you can learn about how you can get involved in the National ride for 2009 as a National, stage or community rider. Sponsored by THE SEARS NATIONAL KIDS CANCER RIDE.
  

Learn how to help your older adult or deconditioned client build a functionally strong body by training muscles with purpose. Training muscles for their specific functions in daily activities means that strength gained will be usable, and will help protect the body from accidental falls and other issues related to aging and inactivity. Sponsored by ICAA
  

Discover the eight areas of health club operations, gain a broad understanding of the key human resources, physical resources, business systems, staff training needs, and performance measurements within each area. Learn to apply this knowledge to increase sales and member retention, create more valuable member experiences and relationships, and make a major contribution to saving our planet while doubling your potential membership
  

It costs more money than ever to acquire new members. Learn lessons that are guaranteed to increase profits and reduce costs. The latest research into member attrition shows three distinct periods of high-risk of all members in your club. Understand the triggers of each cancellation time-bomb and learn the warning signs that help you take action to keep your members before it's too late. This is part 1 of a two-part session. Part 2 is offered on Saturday at 11:00 am
  

Do you have what it takes to create a "wow" workout experience for your participants? In this lecture, we will identify the key components of instructor excellence and learn what is needed to go from being a good instructor to being a great instructor. Walk away with the tools and techniques of instructor excellence; plus receive "wow" advice from some of the best fitness instructors from around the world.


M=muscular conditioning C=cardiovascular training C= caloric expenditure. The MC2 program was designed with three unique training modalities: FreeMotion Incline Training, FreeMotion selectorized cable base and the FreeMotion i.Tonic. If we can keep a client at or near their lactate threshold while performing cardio and strength training exercises, we can increase strength/power, improve their cardiovascular health, and use more calories in less time than any other form of training. Learn complete FreeMotion protocol and how this was proven with science and research. This session takes place on the Trade Show floor at the FREEMOTION booth. This session is offered on Friday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Saturday at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by FREEMOTION.
  


Come and experience what a little rope, some water and willing participants can do "all tied up". This is not only a recipe for fun but a functional and challenging workout. This workshop is designed to illustrate how to maximize water's resistance with one little piece of equipment, and the benefits to both participant and instructors. You will experience electrifying cardio, 180 degrees + of movement, continuous core connection and much more. This is part 1 of a two-part session. Part 2 is offered Friday at 3:30 pm. Off-site Aqua Workshop.
  

This session identifies how and why water exercise progressions serve as a functional component of your client's exercise design. We'll examine basic water progressions that enhance your land-based training programs targeting cross training for sports performance, weight management, and ADL functional training objectives. This session is also offered on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. Sponsored by ICAA.
  


Don't be satisfied with "what" to do or not do in your indoor cycling classes. Come explore "why" and then practice "how!" Explore the top controversies in indoor cycling: pedal speed, power, riding techniques, intensified monitoring. Learn from clear, research-based explanations and tangible drills you can use to answer the tough questions from your students and fellow instructors. Head back to your clubs and classes empowered and informed to excite your team about the most effective cycling workout ever. Designed for instructors who have not yet attended the complete Schwinn Cycling Instructor Training Course and to update from the Schwinn Cycling program. This session is two hours. Sponsored by NAUTILUS INSTITUTE.
  

This workshop will introduce participants to a variety of exercises on the STOTT PILATES® split-pedal stability chair that can benefit any level of athlete. The capabilities of the chair will be highlighted,and all its features will be utilized in the context of a well-rounded workout designed to retrain imbalanced muscles and builds on the strength and agility of the whole body. Discover functional movements against spring resistance in a variety of positions that train core stability while working bilaterally, unilaterally or reciprocally with the limbs to enhance sport-specific performance or everyday life. Sponsored by STOTT PILATES®. This session is two hours.
  

Remember what it feels like to be a complete beginner? This workshop will be a sample beginner yoga class for complete novices regardless of age and physical ability. You will experience the basic principles underlying yoga practice as they apply to the simplest postures, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. Learn to include gentle yoga warm-ups and cool-downs in your regular fitness classes. Practice adapting the more difficult stretches so that you can accommodate older and less fit participants with confidence. Please bring a notebook. This session is two hours.
  

While yoga can be viewed as a purely physical discipline, it is also a rich spiritual practice that can offer us great insight into our life. In this class you will learn to understand and interpret the story of your body, and see how its hidden language can help to inform and empower your individual journey. All levels welcome. This session is two hours.
  

This is a refresher course for participants who have a current CPR certificate or whose last CPR certification expired less than three months prior to this course. Learn risk factors for health disease; factors you can/cannot prevent; identifying key signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest; the signs and symptoms of an adult choking; benefits and proper positioning of the recovery position; and performing adult CPR. Cards will be handed out at the end of the session upon successful demonstration of the skills taught. Proof of your previous CPR certification required. This session is offered Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stand-by admission does not apply to this session. This session is two hours.



The majority of our population will experience back pain or injury at some point in life. This session will address common causes of back pain and the benefits of aquatic exercise. Crunches are out; functional core strength is in. Learn how to create an effective core-training program for the water. Personal trainers, aquatic instructors and those engaged in aquatic post-rehabilitation will learn useful vertical aquatic training techniques to help clients prevent or deal with back pain. This is an active component. Learn new exercises for your class participants; theory follows in part two. This is part 2 of a two-part session. Part one is offered Friday at 5:30 p.m. Off-site Aqua Workshop.
  

Come and experience what a little rope, some water and willing participants can do "all tied up". This is not only a recipe for fun but a functional and challenging workout. This lecture is designed to illustrate the theory behind how to maximize water's resistance with one little piece of equipment, and the benefits to both participant and instructors. This is part 2 of a two-part session. Part 1 is offered Friday at 1:30 pm. Off-site Aqua Lecture.
  


Training the invisible is a JC concept that was designed to fully rehabilitate his ACL in nine weeks. The main focus of this training approach is to train muscle and joints without damaging movement or ranges of motion. JC will also teach you how to stiffen joints so that they can transmit maximum power. Sponsored by FREEMOTION.
  

Progressing from the theory portion in part one, this session incorporates practical application. The integrated chain action of the human body requires an understanding of how the body moves from the group up. Explore how the muscles decelerate and stabilize motion before it produces force in a propulsive manner. Discover how the hamstrings have hardly any flexion movement in true human motion. Those attending this session will leave with a different perspective on how the body moves. This is part 2 of a two-part session. Part one is offered on Friday at 1:30 pn - 3:00 pm. Sponsored by PT ON THE NET.
  

Experience the fun of taking the Resist-A-Ball® to a whole new level that combines easy-to-follow but challenging aerobic moves and strength exercises in intervals, resulting in a great total-body workout. This calorie burning, muscle-conditioning workout will excite and delight your members as it tones their abs, arms, hips, and thighs. Perfect for anyone who seeks a heart pumping, playful, total-body workout! Sponsored by RESIST-A-BALL.


Experience how kids and teens can have fun staying fit with special programming on GTS®. Featuring two, exciting, age-specific 30-minute resistance training workouts - Secret Circuit for ages 7-11 and Sports Circuit for ages 12-15. Secret Circuit uses an interactive card game to engage kids' interest and teach them about the location and function of muscle groups and exercise movements. Sports Circuit focuses on team play and the desire to achieve personal best, linking exercises to sports activities with both strength and endurance challenges. Sponsored by FITNESS DEPOT.


Mark Sutro and Jim Karanas. Performance Max (PMAX™) is a fee-based, 10-week cardiovascular training program for fitness enthusiasts of all levels. PMAX training is comprised of a stimulating mix of Concept2 indoor rowing, indoor cycling, stretching and core training. The extended training sessions (90-120 minutes each) evolve in 30 modules over 10 weeks to take participants through a mindful, periodized training regimen that drives big fitness gains across even a single training cycle. PMAX is personalized and progressive -- and easy for health clubs to run. The PMAX web site supports all program elements: marketing, registration/payment, distribution of training concepts/scripts to PMAX trainers, and participant performance tracking. Sponsored by CONCEPT2.


Indoor cycle entertainment is a blend of drills, rhythms and intervals packaged with motivation, cuing and games, offering you options for achieving that fine line and balance of challenge, sweat, success and fun. In this ICE session, we're pushing past the basics and building on the progressions that will inspire your intermediate participants and help them to raise the bar. Experience the latest in cycle technology and programming! Sponsored by NATIONAL FITNESS PRODUCTS.
  

Looking for ways to put more excitement into your cycling workouts? Do you wish your students interacted more? This master class will provide you with skills, drills, and clever tricks of the trade to create more interaction, motivation, and teamwork in each class without having to completely change the way you teach. Take away new ideas you can use with your students Monday morning. Your cycling classes will never be the same! Sponsored by NAUTILUS INSTITUTE.
  

The amount of work completed in a given amount of time by a cyclist is known as power. Increasing the intensity and challenge of your indoor cycling class can be accomplished by manipulating power. In this workshop, you will experience and learn how to effectively instruct your students to use speed, resistance, and intensity to power up their next indoor cycling class. Sponsored by KEISER.
  

Phase two of the Spinning Instructor Manual describes an array of techniques that instructors can utilize to better guide and cue their students. The counting technique is one of the most versatile and effective ways to inform students of upcoming changes to terrain or intensity. During the workshop, we'll define the technique before looking at the various ways in which it can be applied during a Spinning class. During the challenging Strength Energy Zone™ ride that follows the lecture, we'll experience several counting examples. Sponsored by MAD DOGG ATHLETICS.
  

This beginner level body workout develops your stamina, strengthens and lengthens your muscles, and works your centre as it challenges your mind. Learn to work with concentration and control to get the results you're looking for. It's the ideal introduction to the Mve Perfect 10 Reformer and Perfect 10 Chair exercises in a 50/50 session. Score a perfect 10 with this workout! Sponsored by PEAK PILATES.
  

Aerobic base building is critical in developing a strong fitness base by improving heart and lung efficiency, as well as the body's ability to both store and transport fuel. If that is not enough, aerobic base building also improves the body's ability to burn fat, improves sleep, reduces cardiovascular disease, improves the immune system, and increases energy levels while decreasing stress. Come discover what it is, how to apply it to your rides and leave with several Spinning tools to give your students more base! Sponsored By MAD DOGG ATHLETICS
  

By combining the athleticism of the traditional pilates chair with the flexibility of resistance tubing, the EXO Chair creates a limitless variety of workouts for beginners, athletes, and anyone wanting to crank up their program. Learn the essential principles of pilates on the chair in this practical workshop. Sponsored by BALANCED BODY.
  

This workshop is an unbeatable opportunity for instructors to sharpen their practical teaching skills by going back to the fundamentals that are the foundation for all pilates exercise. Participants will receive valuable feedback on their technique and communication proficiency and gain useful tips on how to make movements challenging to students of various fitness levels. Sponsored by SPIN PILATES.
  

The traditional game of "rock, paper, scissors" can be used for a lot more than arbitrating conflicts. Enjoy loads of active games using the popular "rock, paper, scissors" game and little additional equipment. Games include everything from RPS Baseball, to RPS Scream. Add RPS to tag games for lots of fun activity. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.


Adding these specially designed STOTT PILATES® reformer exercises to your client's routine will boost athletic performance and strengthens the core to minimize the risk of injury. Participants will learn how to tackle this total body workout for optimum strength, endurance agility and conditioning. Sponsored by STOTT PILATES®.
  

This is one workout that you won't find in the supermarket! Treat yourself to a step class rich in energy that will burn the fat right off of you! Learn creative combinations that will give your students a pure cardio workout!


Bringing awareness to the dancer in you. Dancing is the ability to tell a story through movement and experience full self-expression. DanceSati awakens the heart of the dancer through passionate and expressive choreography. Patricia guides you through cardio dance moves that slim, tone, and strengthen your entire body.


Do you have classes that need more nurturing when you teach step choreography? Organic Step is a session which will show you learning curves that are logical for the learner. Interesting and fun moves can be taught to any level with the right amount of tender loving care - TLC. A workout concept that takes you back to your roots.


North American yoga instruction focuses on form over function--establishing the 'perfect pose'. Based on the Viniyoga tradition of supported and gentle postures, these breathing techniques are used to bring about individual healing.What makes Viniyoga different from other styles of yoga is the emphasis of linking breath and movement, the use of adaptations, and movement in and out of postures. Based on the teachings of Sri Krishnamacharya, this workshop will give you an understanding of how Viniyoga emphasizes function over form, its possibilities for healing, and how to incorporate it into working with classes and working with individuals.
  

When it comes to restoring a client's physiological function after an injury, surgery, or general de-conditioning the key to success is the ability to restore joint stability and mobility as a "functional quadrant" of the body. In this session, physical therapist Terry Kane and Helen Vanderburg describe how to improve your client's function through a series of multi-joint upper quadrant exercises. This session will also include a variety of exercises in different exercise formats from fitness to yoga and pilates. Sponsored by Fitness Depot.
  

You will learn how the core is the centre of the action. You will understand how all training is core training in order to ensure efficiency in your training time. The practical session will emphasize progressions of core exercises. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.
  

Do you love every inch of your body? As a recovering bulimic, obsessive compulsive over-eater and exerciser, Misty shares her experience of living with obsession and self abuse in the exhausting chase for the "perfect" body. Explore the truth about your body: how you judge it, move it, express through it, care for it and how to begin to accept it. If you have a body and live on this planet, you may be like several other million people who struggle everyday and beat themselves up about what they see in the mirror. It doesn't have to be that way!
  

Learn how to improve muscular symmetry, correct strength imbalances and rehabilitate existing injuries by integrating the concepts of passive tension and active insufficiency during training. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.


More people suffer back pain than any other orthopedic injury, which has led to extensive use of back corsets and weight belts. You will learn about the strong anatomical evidence against the prevalent use of belts and corsets. You will learn why many people can lift more while wearing a belt and why they are likely to accelerate the rate at which their spinal structures degenerate with such aids. You gain clear understanding of when to use such supports and how to wean them away from those that have become dependent upon them as a crutch. Sponsored by CHEK INSTITUTE.


There are several key factors that make up the design of our bodies. One of these factors is how one aspect of our body will affect the rest. By understanding this basic premise, we can understand how to decrease injury while increasing performance. This lecture will appeal to those who run, play sport and have an interest in studying movement in the body! Sponsored by PT ON THE NET.
  

This session will focus on proper tests and timing of measurement for performance variables such as speed, power, and strength. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.
  

Millions of fitness enthusiasts suffer from knee pain so much that they need to modify, take a break from, or stop their training all together. All individuals working in the health and fitness industry are affected by this dilemma. After completing this session you will know what the knee pain is, why it is happening and the way to: relieve it, cue correct technique and focus in your fitness classes, and rehab/prevent your own knee pain episode. By learning the three W's of knee pain you will book more training sessions, and/or have packed classes!


Pervasive access to the internet and widespread use of PDAs, cell phones, and VPNs, make connectivity to "the job" possible and expected by our employers, clients, and colleagues. Competition in the workforce is fierce and our desire to excel has helped our economy boom. But what are the costs? Thin, firm, tone, tanned, and buff bodies sell magazines, movie tickets, and couture clothing but is it really possible for fully employed average people to have it all? Find out how the average individual can attain balance in their lives by employing safe health and wellness principles, practices, and programs. Sponsored by PROPEL.
  

Ave Lethbridge, Murray MacKenzie, and Ken McGill Hear from experts in the fields of human resources, law and insurance as they discuss issues relating to your membership and your associates - two of the most critical areas of risk within your business. Learn how to keep the money you earn by understanding how to effectively deal with these unique and often misunderstood areas of concern. Is your 90 minutes worth $25,000 because that is what this session could save you this year. Facilitated by Alana Free.
  

Ever notice how it seems some people work harder and harder and never really get ahead, while with others it seems as though success just comes to them at every turn, nearly effortlessly? There is a specific and simple scientific secret that causes this to occur. You will not only learn it, you'll be able to implement it in your life and business and see results immediately. Discover the seven keys to never-ending motivation and be equipped to motivate yourself and your team, and to lead your team to motivate others! You'll laugh and be inspired as you share time with this former penniless, single mom turned millionaire!
  

Canadian health and fitness clubs have a lot to be proud of but, the market is becoming increasingly competitive from local and international operators. The key to prosperity for us all is to grow our market and increase demand for our services. Paul Brown shares his global insights on what works best, what traps to avoid and the single biggest hurdle we will all face in the battle for our 12 minute radius.
  

The Fitness Industry in Canada is facing a crisis! A proposed new music copyright tariff is threatening all Canadian fitness clubs and facilities. 3417The proposed new tariff will require fitness clubs and facilities to make a three dollar payment per class, plus five percent of their gross revenue. This proposed tariff will force many fitness clubs and facilities in Canada out of business; we cannot wait and see how the government addresses the issue. This is the time to support and protect our industry and our businesses. It is critical that all clubs of all sizes merge forces on the issue and for club owners and managers to have a unified voice. Together, we can stop this money grab that could potentially put many of us out of business.

Come to this session to be educated and join forces. Help prevent the greatest threat that the fitness club industry has ever faced. Bring your energy and your ideas. We need to hear from everyone, big or small, owners, managers, and stakeholders alike.

Sponsored by Can-Fit-Pro and Fitness Industry Canada.

Panel:

Helen Durkin, IHRSA Public Policy Representative
Brian Gilbank, Association Manager, Fitness Industry Canada
David Hardy, President, Fitness Industry Canada
Nathalie Lacombe, Director of Certification, Can-Fit-Pro
Rod Macdonald, Vice President, Can-Fit-Pro
Rob McDonald, Intellectual Property Lawyer from the law firm of Fraser Milner Casgrain
Franco Iacono, Bernie Morton, and Paul Pellegrini, Sussex-Strategy Group Fitness Industry Canada's Government Relations Firm
David Patchell-Evans, President of Can-Fit-Pro, CEO GoodLife Fitness clubs and Fitness Industry Canada Board member

M=muscular conditioning C=cardiovascular training C= caloric expenditure. The MC2 program was designed with three unique training modalities: FreeMotion Incline Training, FreeMotion selectorized cable base and the FreeMotion i.Tonic. If we can keep a client at or near their lactate threshold while performing cardio and strength training exercises, we can increase strength/power, improve their cardiovascular health, and use more calories in less time than any other form of training. Learn complete FreeMotion protocol and how this was proven with science and research. This session takes place on the Trade Show floor at the FREEMOTION booth. This session is offered on Friday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Saturday at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by FREEMOTION.
  


This innovative workshop will help you take Moms-to-be through specially designed exercises and modifications using the highly versatile split-pedal stability chair. Drawing on the latest medical information and ACOG guidelines, anatomical and physiological changes, risk factors and movement considerations will be discussed with an eye to providing a safe and effective workout. Appropriate STOTT PILATES® exercise adaptations will be explored in sitting, standing, side-lying and other innovative and beneficial positions. Workouts will be concentrated on second trimester concerns, including the client's pre-pregnancy fitness level, health concerns and fitness goals, although considerations for those in first and third trimesters will also be addressed. Sponsored by STOTT PILATES®. This session is two hours
  

This is a refresher course for participants who have a current CPR certificate or whose last CPR certification expired less than three months prior to this course. Learn risk factors for health disease; factors you can/cannot prevent; identifying key signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest; the signs and symptoms of an adult choking; benefits and proper positioning of the recovery position; and performing adult CPR. Cards will be handed out at the end of the session upon successful demonstration of the skills taught. Proof of your previous CPR certification required. This session is offered Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stand-by admission does not apply to this session. This session is two hours.



Experience the power and efficiency of yoga as taught by Krishnamacharya. While respecting the popular styles and each person's background, Mark will show how the ancient yoga technology brought forth by Krishnamacharya can serve the practice you already know and love. Sponsored by FITNESS SOURCE. This session is three hours.
  

Teaching choreography effectively is a skill that requires time, energy, patience, and practice to master. There is no magic formula or certain method that will work for everyone. Marla will guide you to observe, identify and analyze your 'choreography DNA' and show you how to unlock your own potential for creating and teaching great choreography. We will explore this concept using low impact as the modality, but it can be applied to any form of movement. Are you up for the challenge? This session is three hours.



Amanda DeGrace, Katharine McLarty, and Jennie Queen Learn how to create a workout that will leave your participants sweating! Aqua Blast incorporates Aqua Kickbox moves and circuit style training. Jab, punch, kick, and see the energy flow. Amanda will show you in detail the benefits of circuit training, class design, and the application of kick-box moves in the water! Guaranteed to leave with a detailed class design ready to use. Off-site Aqua Workshop
  

The majority of our population will experience back pain or injury at some point in life. This session will address common causes of back pain and the benefits of aquatic exercise. Crunches are out; functional core strength is in. Learn how to create an effective core-training program for the water. Personal trainers, aquatic instructors and those engaged in aquatic post-rehabilitation will learn useful vertical aquatic training techniques to help clients prevent or deal with back pain. This is the theory component to Part 1. This is part two of a two-part session. Part one is offered Friday at 3:30 p.m. Off-site Aqua Lecture.
  


Ask any of our clients which part of their session they enjoy the most and all would agree that they love the minutes at the end of our sessions that we spend stretching. Many have told us that the reason they've stayed with us for so long is the nurturing and relaxation we offer them at the end of our sessions. Let us teach you the techniques we use with our clients to help relax them, stretch them, and send them away anxiously awaiting our next session.
  

Experience circuit training like never before. Bosu Sport Circuit uses all sport based training principles to challenge aerobic, anaerobic, agility, and strength modes. Many skills and drills from your favourite sports will be included - hockey, soccer, tennis, football, skiing, basketball, and more. Learn the tricks and tips to creating a slam dunk circuit that will be the talk of the locker room. Give your students what they really need, training skills for their sports and fitness endeavors and a silly smile on their face when they are done. Sponsored by FITNESS DEPOT.
  

Have a fabulous time with kids playing games with rubber chickens, pool noodles, or tennis balls! Play some of the best games from a book John co-authored entitled Chicken and Noodle. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.


This session puts a slant on your thinking about traditional pilates! Discover a revolutionary pilates-evolved repertoire where traditional mat and reformer exercises meld on the easily approachable GTS® by efi Sports Medicine. This GRAVITYPilates® course challenges core strength, dynamic stability and coordination. Learn how clients of any level can experience success right from the start! Sponsored by FITNESS DEPOT.
  

This session shows that every movement originates from one of three steps. Every segment of the choreography will have three levels for you to choose from so you can pick the option that will work for your students. Use a little or use it all. Build it up or break it down. It is as simple as 3,2,1 Dance.


The best indoor cycling instructors know how to get the most out of their students' performance, and they make it look easy! This workshop will review the characteristics of world class coaches, and show you how to apply these principles in your indoor cycling workouts to maximize your student's results and your popularity as an instructor. Specifically designed for instructors who have already learned the Schwinn Cycling Coaching Pyramid and want to take their skills to the next level. Don't miss this chance to perfect your coaching style and make your classes more effective than ever!
  

Coming off a cycle can leave you feeling hunched over and shortened. Learn multi segmental stretches inspired from yoga that will restore a functional posture and allow you and your students to feel extended, open and full of ease. Maximize your time in this usually brief period of your class and how to safely and effectively incorporate the indoor cycle into your stretches. Sponsored by KEISER.
  

"At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive." A ride based on a book by Sam Parker and Mac Anderson. 212 degrees is a powerful and simple idea that can and will empower you! Spinning instructors have a chance to touch lives in so many ways. Join Josh as he takes you on a ride that is all about that one extra degree! Sponsored by MAD DOGG ATHLETICS.
  

The hit DVD and book "The Secret" has had a tremendous impact on many people's lives, focusing on how to utilize the Law of Attraction to create one's own reality. In this ride, we will take the concepts of The Secret and apply them to your goals for your health and fitness and to your goals as a Spinning instructor. Learn how to inspire your own students to create their own reality through their own beliefs and reach far beyond their own limitations. This inspirational ride will leave you reeling with new ideas for coaching and motivating your students. Sponsored by MAD DOGG ATHLETICS.
  

The EXO Chair is the latest development in pilates, combining the athleticism of the pilates chair with the flexibility of resistance tubing to create a challenging, creative and fun workout. Adding resistance tubing to the chair bridges the gap between pilates and personal training to provide a workout appropriate for anyone. Sponsored by BALANCED BODY.
  

This workshop uses the foam roller and sponge ball to take your pilates exercises and core to the next level. Learn how to modify pilates exercises using the small apparatus for a group setting while keeping an exciting atmosphere! This workshop covers proper alignment, cueing techniques, and class choreography, all the while keeping your moving and grooving to the music! This session is also offered Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by SPIN PILATES.
  

Kick your metabolism into high gear with this intensive, energy-boosting mat workout. Take advantage of the body's natural ability to burn fat throughout the day and also help chase away stress and build overall strength and endurance. Select STOTT PILATES® matwork exercises are combined in innovative and powerful sequences that gradually increase in rhythm, pace and intensity to help rev up the body's fat burning capacity. Sponsored by STOTT PILATES®.
  

Athletes and trainers alike recognize the benefits of alternative performance enhancing training methods like pilates. This second-level reformer workout builds on the first full-body routine, placing even more emphasis on core stability, while challenging strength, power and agility. Learn new variations of familiar exercises and unique moves that challenge unilateral movement, weight transference, and torso rotation--as well as strength and mobility of arms, legs, shoulders, and hips. This high-caliber workout will be perfect for your very fit and accomplished sports enthusiasts. Sponsored by STOTT PILATES®.
  

Dance, sweat, and look sexy all in one! A main focus of the class is on conditioning and toning. This dynamic cardio workout/routine is infused with moves from "Strip to Fit" and "Sexy Hip Hop." We'll dance away to some of the sexiest Top 40 and Hip Hop


Join Beto and break the rules of traditional fitness by experiencing TV's hottest new sculpt and tone program. The ZumbaToning Method is a unique functional core training program emphasizing the fusion of the unique, exciting, and interesting Zumba Latin dance rhythms into an effective training program. The focus is on muscles often missed or ignored in traditional strength programs. Let Beto show you how to spice up your sculpt and tone classes the Zumba way! Beto will demonstrate the ZumbaToning movements with and without light weights. Sponsored by ZUMBA FITNESS.


A mind-body step class? Why not? Discover a unique and innovative approach to step training using simple choreography set to gentle music constructed in 3/4 time. Original, creative, and relaxing, this session soothes the senses while providing an efficient cardiovascular workout. Come discover this unexpected addition to your mind-body-spirit programming. Truly Zensational!


Make partner yoga challenging, inspiring, and an amazing mind body workout! Partner yoga offers something unique to couples, parents and kids, and friends, strengthening any relationship by fortifying trust and communication and deepening intimacy. Some poses challenge your balance, strength and flexibility; others require your total trust and surrender. Each exercise and breathing technique uses the power of the partner dynamic to achieve more than one person could alone. From creative exercise to profound spiritual work, partner yoga delivers a diverse range of benefits to a wide array of people.
  

Learn to enhance the mind and body benefits of yoga with Resist-A-Ball®. This course teaches instructors to develop classes that blend Resist-A-Ball® training with classic Hatha yoga postures. The resulting exercises promote flexibility and increase strength while letting participants experience yoga in a whole new light. The yoga With Resist-A-Ball® workshop provides the tools you need to create an invigorating workout that strengthens the body and soothes the mind. Sponsored by RESIST-A-BALL.
  

Human motion is an integrated chain relationship that is dependent upon the partnership of adjacent muscle groups to attain optimal function and performance. For optimal three dimensional abdominal motions, the calf group must have adequate range of motion to allow the hip to be in proper motion and ultimately affect the abdominals. Explore the partnership relationships that exist within the body to promote integrated flexibility and performance. Sponsored by PT ON THE NET.
  

Join what Global TV calls one of the most thorough, innovative, and multidimensional fitness programs. Experience the new and dynamic fitness device T-BOW. This introduction will include cardio, strength, flexibility, coordination, speed, endurance, balance, and core training, all in one flowing and head-to-toe experience. Whether a professional or amateur athlete, this workout is bound to satisfy. This session is geared towards group fitness instructors searching for a new and creative method of fitness. Sponsored by T-BOW CANAM.


By addressing the four main areas of health: rest and relaxation, environment, nutrition, and fitness; there is a dramatic improvement in overall quality of one's life. Today, we can make better life choices. We can decide to get the most beneficial sleep possible, breathe clean air, drink and bathe with the healthiest water, eat organic whole foods, and exercise daily. We can manage stress, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, muscular and neurological disease. There are proven natural modalities to counteract all major causes of disease and dysfunction that will result in new strength, health, and vitality.
  

Pain, especially of a chronic nature, can often begin with a downward spiral in people's lives. It affects all aspects including the physical, emotional and social. In this session we will explore some of the complex pain mechanisms that occur in the body, look at the psychosocial and physical ramifications of pain and discuss some of the interventions available. Sponsored By ICAA.


Take your skills to the next level! You'll learn research-based, field-tested approaches that will optimize your inner drive for training clients. Discover ways to maintain emotional and mental control when clients become complacent. Finally, you'll be exposed to simple communication skills to enhance your leadership and teamwork. Now you can avoid and overcome any potential slumps, and have a tremendously profitable and successful career!
  

By its nature, personal training is labour-intensive at the one-on-one level. Learn how you can expand your income earning capability beyond hour-to-hour by partnering with retail businesses, as well as offering a full range of product sales and other non-training related services that create alternative revenue streams. But, do it right. This could be your competitive edge--or your downfall. Learn how you can move your business toward a full-service operation! Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.
  

This discusses the potential benefits of emphasizing movement velocity rather than load during power training. The performance of high-velocity exercise is suggested as an appropriate component of a periodized resistance training program. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.
  

The dreaded shoulder pain that all trainers fear for their clients. Why does it happen? What causes it? Did you know that in most cases it has to do with the stability of the scapula? Did you know that by focusing on the scapular stabilizer muscles you can avoid the dreaded shoulder impingement syndrome? When leaving this session you will be armed with the knowledge to assess scapular positioning, identify weakness that could lead to impingement/tendonitis, and prescribe the correct training regimen to prevent and rehabilitate. Say goodbye to shoulder pain and hello to bench press, shoulder press, and pec flies!


Resistance training is a crucial yet under-trained element for endurance athletes. Develop effective strength training programs specifically for the demands of triathletes and runners using the most effective exercises. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the muscular function and demands of endurance athletics along with the tools necessary to create high impact strength training programs for their athletes.
  

In the club business world, the same principle applies to the exercise experience. Training accessories and equipment maximize members' workouts as well as their enjoyment of exercise which bolsters the bottom line. Attend the panel discussion and presentation of the latest accessories and equipment trends with the industry top "fitness fashion consultants". Facilitated by Maureen Hagan. Sponsored by LIFE FITNESS.
  

This important session will explore legislative issues affecting our industry including the new Do Not Call List legislation expected to be in effect in Canada in September 2008. Fitness Industry Council of Canada and key representatives from the commercial sector will contribute to unveiling those issues impacting today's Canadian Fitness Industry. This session is reserved exclusively for commercial club owners, operators and suppliers only. This is part one of a two-part session. Part two is offered Saturday at 12:30 PM. Sponsored by FITNESS BUSINESS CANADA.
  

Most club owners and managers spend too much time on working in their clubs rather than working on their clubs. In other words figuring out what to do, and handling minute-to-minute situations and putting out fires rather than doing high level strategic management work. Learn to manage your time through this session on systems, accountability, and execution. Take away the "Five Magic" and important high leverage activities you can do to free up more time, how to implement the systems that will help you run your club from anywhere on the globe, and how to build a highly accountable and motivated workforce.
  


Attend the 2nd annual delegate welcome reception where you will be entertained by Zumba Fitness, dance, mingle with other delegates, and have the opportunity to meet Kathy Smith, conference presenters and other VIPs. A complimentary light buffet will be served and a cash bar will be open for your convenience. This is a party you don't want to miss!


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