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Monday, August 11 - Thursday, August 14, 2008 This intensive four-day training teaches you how to coach your client rather than instruct, how to identify the underlying structures and patterns in your client's thinking using 'logical levels', how to establish rapport, how to use tim line work as a motivational tool, how to help clients give up negative behaviours and habits, and techniques to motivate your clients toward their goals. The training is experiential and you will practice all techniques with course participants. This includes the added benefit of using the training for your own personal development. Training includes: Four-day course, in-depth manual, certificate in NLP. Pre-course online study is required. Details will be communicated in your conference confirmation letter.

Entry requirements: this training is intended for personal trainers, fitness instructors and allied health professionals who have a minimum of Can-Fit-Pro PTS, FIS or NWS certification. Certified by the INLPTA. Off-site.

Location: Renaissance Hotel, Aurora Room. 1 Blue Jay Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J4. This is the hotel connected to the Rogers Centre (Skydome)
$599: Professional Member, Delegate
$699: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$758: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$800: Onsite (includes tax)
Ask about our easy payment plan! : $800
  

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Wednesday

This course provides fitness professionals with the essential skills they'll need as Pilates instructors. In addition to gaining an understanding of proper form and technique, learn to apply neutral spinal alignment to all body positions and develop a thorough understanding of pilates breathing techniques. Participants will also learn modifications that make postures accessible to audiences with varying levels of fitness and flexibility. A continuing education certificate will be awarded immediately after completion of the live workshop.To receive the final certification, students must complete 100 hours of practical teaching or observation hours and an online test assessment. Level 2 is offered on Thursday at 8:00 a.m. Sponsored by SPIN PILATES.

$329: Professional Member, Delegate
$369: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$428: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$450: Onsite (includes tax)
  


Learn to enhance the mind and body benefits of yoga with Resist-A-Ball and develop classes that blend Resist-A-Ball training with classic Hatha yoga postures. Through practical training, you'll quickly discover how the ball is the perfect vehicle for introducing yoga to less fit or in experienced members. Learn how to use the Resist-A-Ball to deepen your yoga practice with the added benefit of spinal traction and balance challenges. The exercises promote flexibility and increase strength while letting participants experience yoga in a new way. Create an invigorating workout that strengthens the body and soothes the mind. Each participant receives the Yoga with Resist-A-Ball manual. Sponsored by RESIST-A-BALL.

$159: Professional Member, Delegate
$199: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$258: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$275: Onsite (includes tax)
  


This total body activity requires coordination of several muscle groups to sustain the precisely timed and rhythmic movements that are integral to the exercise. Experience increased proprioception, dynamic balance, speed, quickness, agility, horizontal and vertical acceleration, gripping strength, bone density, reflexes, concentratio, and mental alertness. When done properly, jump rope training provides dramatic cardiovascular improvements, rehabilitation, and improved sports performance. Learn why rope jumping works, the biomechanics of safe jumping, how to master the skill, progressions, and sample workouts. Learn the evolution of Jump Rope and how to build a Jump Rope Capacity for learning techniques and programs, plus sample workouts used by Olympians. Sponsored by JUMP ROPE INSTITUTE.

$159: Professional Member, Delegate
$199: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$258: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$275: Onsite (includes tax)
  


The first step to all coursework is to learn how to: demonstrate proper rowing technique, identify common technique errors, understand the biomechanics of rowing, use and maintain the Concept2 Indoor Rower and deliver methods to achieve optimum results for your students/clients. This class was developed by Concept2. This is part one of a two-part training. Part two is offered Thursday at 4:30 p.m. You must register for both parts for completion of the course material. Sponsored by CONCEPT 2. $249: Professional Member, Delegate
$289: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$348: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$375: Onsite (includes tax)


At the completion of this course, participants will be able to understand the physiologic changes that occur during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Describe the mental, physical and spiritual challenges during the childbearing year and strategies for having a positive experience; explain how proper diet, exercise and stress management techniques help support the growing family and name safety guidelines for exercise during the childbearing year. Finally discuss the latest research related to lifestyle choices, pregnancy outcome and family health. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.

$179: Professional Member, Delegate
$219: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$278: Non-Member Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$295: Onsite (includes tax)
  


The female body differs from its male counterpart both musculo-skeletally and hormonally, and these differences must be taken into account when designing and implementing exercise programs that really work. This highly practical seminar will teach the exercise and rehabilitation professional how to achieve optimal levels of joint stability and prevent orthopedic injuries common among athletic females. We will address key physiological differences essential to developing exercise programs that meet a female's esthetic desires and discuss postural concerns common among females. This seminar will "explode" many esthetically driven myths and misconceptions about training females! This is part one of a two-part training. Part two is offered Thursday at 4:30 pm. You must register for both parts for completion of the course material. Sponsored by CHEK INSTITUTE.

$279: Professional Member, Delegate
$319: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$378: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$400: Onsite (includes tax)

Price includes Part 2 offered on Thursday, August 16
  


From using stability balls to playing games of rock, paper, scissors, be prepared to be active and let the kid come out in you as we explore practical ways to engage children in active, innovative, and fun games. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.

$119: Professional Member, Delegate
$159: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$218: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$230: Onsite (includes tax)


Need to add some interest to your matwork routine? This innovative and upbeat mat-based workshop features exercises that increase in intensity and challenge. Beginning with those from the Level 1 workout, you'll learn how to incorporate the Flex-Band, Fitness Circle and Toning Balls to develop classes that will challenge and stimulate you and your clients alike. First level exercises will serve to develop core strength and stability while those in the second level will focus more on strength and agility. These workouts will give you tons of new material to inspire every client no matter what their fitness level. Sponsored by STOTT PILATES®.

$119: Professional Member, Delegate
$159: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$218: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$230: Onsite (includes tax)
  


First time ever--get a behind-the-scenes orientation of the Toronto Can-Fit-Pro conference! Guaranteed tips to make your weekend a memorable success! If this is your first Can-Fit-Pro conference, this session is for you. Learn secrets of increasing your energy, managing your new information, networking opportunities, and what not to miss over the weekend! Meet Can-Fit-Pro staff and ask your hot questions. This session is offered Wednesday at 6:00 pm, Thursday at 6:00 pm, and 8:00 pm.

Free with conference registration



This is an invitation! A calling to be part of something epic, something that has changed lives, something that has become a worldwide phenomenon, something that we from all cultures, can come together and share in. It is time...to come together in a global experience that transcends all expectations! One World is a ride to celebrate the global Spinning® community's energy, passion, feeling, and philosophy. It will be a vast and rare Spinning experience with the vibes, music, drums, and emotions from many lands and many cultures! Join Josh Taylor in this very unique and special event. It will be magical! Come and ride a journey around the world! Sponsored by MAD DOGG ATHLETICS.

$59: Professional Member, Delegate
$99: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$158: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$165: Onsite (includes tax)
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Thursday

This is an invitation! A calling to be part of something epic, something that has changed lives, something that has become a worldwide phenomenon, something that we from all cultures, can come together and share in. It is time...to come together in a global experience that transcends all expectations! One World is a ride to celebrate the global Spinning® community's energy, passion, feeling, and philosophy. It will be a vast and rare Spinning experience with the vibes, music, drums, and emotions from many lands and many cultures! Join Josh Taylor in this very unique and special event. It will be magical! Come and ride a journey around the world! Sponsored by MAD DOGG ATHLETICS.

$59: Professional Member, Delegate
$99: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$158: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$165: Onsite (includes tax)
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This course is designed to teach participants the benefits of stability ball training and to offer practical, hands-on instruction for the strength and flexibility exercises recommended for beginning a stability ball program. Participants will learn the proper execution, progression, teaching techniques, and cueing for the selected exercises. This course also includes stability ball strength exercises using elastic tubing for added resistance. No prior experience is necessary to attend this workshop. This course is recommended as a prerequisite for all other Resist-A-Ball training courses. Sponsored by RESIST-A-BALL.

$159: Professional Member, Delegate
$199: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$258: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$275: Onsite (includes tax)
  


This information-packed day offers you the industry's finest and most comprehensive indoor cycling instructor training, giving you everything you need to become the best instructor you can be. Bike fit, cycling physiology and mechanics, proper technique, the Schwinn® Cycling Coaching Pyramid, and class design, are thoroughly explained and experienced in an interactive format taught by Schwinn Lead Master Trainers. Each attendee receives a detailed resource manual, certificate of course completion, FREE Power Music/Schwinn Cycling PowerMix music CD, energy snacks to keep you going, and a power-packed bonus day-end master class coached by Schwinn Program Creator, Jay Blahnik! Sponsored by NAUTILUS INSTITUTE.

$299: Professional Member, Delegate
$339: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$398: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$420: Onsite (includes tax)
  

Ready to take it up a notch? This course is the next step for instructors who wish to enhance their practical teaching skills and enrich their understanding of pilates. Mat Level 2 teaches students to design exercise programs for special client populations and individuals with unique postural types or medical conditions. Upon completion, participating instructors will have a deeper understanding of exercise modifications and leave with detailed prescriptions for personal training sessions and group classes. Integration of props will also be introduced. Mat Level 1 is offered Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Complete training manual included. Sponsored by SPIN PILATES.

$329: Professional Member, Delegate
$369: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$428: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$450: Onsite (includes tax)
  


"Beto" will take you through the fundamental Zumba Basic Steps, show you how to incorporate fitness elements with dance variations, discuss music choice, and choreography structure and breakdown. You will learn how to Merengue, Cumbia, Salsa, and Reggaeton, incorporating a fusion of Latin and International music and dance themes. Zumba utilizes the principles of interval and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. This workshop is fun with plenty of hands on practice, so be prepared to work out and become a Zumba Instructor! All workshop attendees receive a Zumba four DVD workout set, Zumba Music CD, Training Manual and certificate of completion. Sponsored by ZUMBA FITNESS.

$279: Professional Member Delegate
$319: Professional Member Non-Delegate
$378: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$400: Onsite (includes tax)
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Become one of the world's most sought-after fitness instructors --certified Spinning Instructor. Topics include bike setup, the five core movements, three hand positions, choosing music, creating a 40-minute Spinning journey, safety considerations, teaching techniques, Spinning philosophy, heart rate training and a three-phase instructor training program. After completing this orientation, you will be qualified to teach the Spinning program at any official Spinning centre throughout the world. Certification will be awarded after completing the self-paced instructor training program and successfully passing the assessment. Please bring a heart rate monitor, water bottle, energy food, towel, clothes for two rides, bike shorts, stiff-soled shoes and a pen or pencil. There will be a lunch break mid-day. Complete training manual included. Sponsored by MAD DOGG ATHLETICS.

$309: Professional Member, Delegate
$349: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$408: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$430: Onsite (includes tax)
  


In this workshop we will review the basic anatomy of the shoulder girdle and pelvic floor using the Anatomy in Clay system and experiential anatomy exercises. We will then take this knowledge into movement using exercises for creating strength, stability and balance in the shoulder and pelvic floor. This workshop is appropriate for personal trainers, pilates instructors and anyone else who wants to be more effective with this area. Sponsored by BALANCED BODY.

$199: Professional Member, Delegate
$239: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$298: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$315: Onsite (includes tax)



The result of over a decade of cycling development is the revolutionary new Keiser M3 Indoor Cycle. With its smooth and quiet ride, its ability to calculate Watts based on Power output, plus other great features such as R.P.M., Heart Rate, Kilocalories, 1-24 Gears and Trip Distance (shown on individual computer systems) you will learn how to apply this information to create unlimited riding profiles and individualized participant workouts within the group setting. The M3 Cycling Foundations training course provides a solid understanding of cycling technique and training and includes set-up, posture, power application, drills, class design and more. Experience the new way to indoor cycle. Sponsored by KEISER.

$159: Professional Member, Delegate
$199: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$258: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro professional membership)
$275: Onsite (includes tax)
  


This exciting new exercise concept for strength, balance and core stability resistance training is suited for both personal trainers and group fitness. Discover the greatest new fitness tool on the market! Begin with the basics, and progress through advanced exercises with and without music. You will be comfortable with the product and be able to take the skills you have learned to your gym and clients to train them in ways you never dreamed possible. After taking this course you will be certified to teach Gymstick Basic, Muscle and Cardio. Ask about special Gymstick pricing for pre-con attendees! Sponsored by REMINGTON SPORT.

$179: Professional Member Delegate
$219: Professional Member Non-Delegate
$278: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$295: Onsite (includes tax)



Join this strength training expert for a spirited discussion about resistance training exercise controversy and a close examination of numerous upper and lower body, as well as ab and back exercises. You will learn to differentiate between the terms high-risk, relative-risk, and contraindicated. Leave with a solid, science backed foundation, from which to base how you and your group exercise participants or clients will perform strength exercises. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.

$119: Professional Member, Delegate
$159: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$218: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$230: Onsite (includes tax)
  


This practical, hands-on workshop includes an in-depth analysis of the more challenging Resist-A-Ball strength exercises. Participants will experience how the Resist-A-Ball becomes a unique, portable, and dynamic bench with the addition of free weights. Learn how to replace traditional exercises with new motor-learning strength challenges. The course includes a variety of stretches to complement more advanced strength exercises. Move up to the next level in Resist-A-Ball training with exercises that require more core stabilization, strength, and balance. Resist-A-Ball C.O.R.E. Instructor Level 1 or experience in stability ball training is recommended as a prerequisite to this course. Sponsored by RESIST-A-BALL.

$159: Professional Member, Delegate
$199: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$258: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (Includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$275: Onsite (includes tax)



Whatever your role in the club industry, a population that is actively aging offers you an unprecedented opportunity for growth. The missing link for achieving success with this market is the expertise to make your fitness or wellness centre age-friendly. Attend this first-of-a-kind session and take a comprehensive look at what is needed to identify opportunities in active aging and plan an entry or expansion into the older adult market. Design and build an age-friendly fitness or wellness centre. Offer programs that address the challenges of adults over 50. Increase participation levels of current older members, and market your products and services. Sponsored by ICAA.

$119: Professional Member, Delegate
$159: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$218: Non-Member Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$230: Onsite (includes tax)
  


Price is included when you register for Part One


Flexibility is crucial to optimum performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Facilitated stretching, based on the principles of PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation), consists of three simple steps: stretch the muscle, contract it isometrically against resistance, then stretch it again. It's a safe, simple, yet dramatically effective form of active stretching to regain or improve flexibility. Additionally, a program of self-stretching using these techniques can be invaluable for clients in their home stretching programs. This seminar is geared to fitness professionals who have minimal experience with PNF Stretching theory and techniques. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.

$119: Professional Member, Delegate
$159: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$218: Non-Member Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$230: Onsite (includes tax)
  


A continuation from Part 1, the female body differs from its male counterpart both musculo-skeletally and hormonally, and these differences must be taken into account when designing and implementing exercise programs that really work. This highly practical seminar will teach the exercise and rehabilitation professional how to achieve optimal levels of joint stability and prevent orthopedic injuries common among athletic females. We will address key physiological differences essential to developing exercise programs that meet a female's esthetic desires and discuss postural concerns common among females. This seminar will "explode" many esthetically driven myths and misconceptions about training females! This is part two of a two-part training. Part one is offered Wednesday at 4:30 pm. You must register for both parts for completion of the course material. Sponsored by CHEK INSTITUTE.

Price is included when you register for Part One
  


Learn how to build a personal training department that generates more than a million dollars a year. Get an incredible overview of the most effective ways to enhance your personal training business. This pre-conference session with leading personal training experts, Sherri and Alex McMillan will cover sales, marketing, community relations, customer service, client retention, profit centres, human resources and more. You don't want to miss the most comprehensive Business Training course for personal trainers and personal training directors.

$119 Professional Member Delegate
$159 Professional Member Non-Delegate
$218 Non-Member Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$230 Onsite (includes GST)
  

As more and more information regarding functional training emerges, it at times remains difficult to program for the client and athlete. Chuck Wolf and Michol Dalcourt will take you through dynamic movement assessment and how this funnels into structured programs. Chuck and Michol will give their insights into the key areas of the body that will create the most global effect. These proven strategies will increase efficiency and performance with your clients. Sponsored by PT ON THE NET.

$119: Professional Member, Delegate
$159: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$218: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$230 (includes tax): Onsite



Serious athletes--whether professional or amateur--benefit greatly from performance enhancement training. This high-caliber workout is designed for instructors and trainers working with very fit and accomplished athletes. Using the STOTT PILATES® V2 Max--an all-in one machine that combines the functionality of the Professional reformer with the key features and benefits of the Cadillac, experience the virtually endless programming options this piece allows. Always initiating from the core, you'll learn how this complete body workout retrains muscles that may have become unbalanced and you'll be able to take your clients to a new level of strength and agility. Sponsored by STOTT PILATES®.

$119: Professional Member, Delegate
$159: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$218: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$230 (includes tax): Onsite
  


Learn how to customize a three-phased, periodized routine for clients who seek to optimize a shapely, symmetrical physique. Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS.

$119: Professional Member, Delegate
$159: Professional Member, Non-Delegate
$218: Non-Member, Non-Delegate (includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro Professional Membership)
$230 (includes tax): Onsite



First time ever--get a behind-the-scenes orientation of the Toronto Can-Fit-Pro conference! Guaranteed tips to make your weekend a memorable success! If this is your first Can-Fit-Pro conference, this session is for you. Learn secrets of increasing your energy, managing your new information, networking opportunities, and what not to miss over the weekend! Meet Can-Fit-Pro staff and ask your hot questions. This session is offered Wednesday at 6:00 pm, Thursday at 6:00 pm, and 8:00 pm.

Free with conference registration



Imagine the keenest cycling enthusiasts all in one room. Feel the spirit of high energy cardiovascular activity. Get lost in the sensation of the ride. Sweat, laugh, and ride like never before. Can-Fit-Pro marks its 15th Anniversary with the World's Largest Cycling Class Attempt. Be a part of history as we assemble hundreds of riders to earn a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. If you are a cycling instructor, avid participant, or just love a great workout, this class is for you! Admission is by a minimum donation of $20 (you will receive a tax receipt).
  


First time ever--get a behind-the-scenes orientation of the Toronto Can-Fit-Pro conference! Guaranteed tips to make your weekend a memorable success! If this is your first Can-Fit-Pro conference, this session is for you. Learn secrets of increasing your energy, managing your new information, networking opportunities, and what not to miss over the weekend! Meet Can-Fit-Pro staff and ask your hot questions. This session is offered Wednesday at 6:00 pm, Thursday at 6:00 pm, and 8:00 pm.

Free with conference registration


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