July 19-21, 2024 • Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead
July 19-21, 2024 • Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2024
Saturday is when MANIA® hits it’s full stride. With an action packed lineup of workshops, seminars, and workouts, attendees will be screaming for more from our industry-leading experts.
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Session 1: 7:30am-8:45am
SA1A: BBB Workout – Ball, Band, Bar (NEW) - Gail Bannister-Munn
Experience the unique Ball, Band, and Bar workout, a fusion of strength training, balance, and flexibility. Utilizing a stability ball, resistance bands, and a weighted bar, you’ll enhance core stability, target muscle groups, and elevate your fitness game. Join us for a dynamic, full-body workout that delivers results.
SA1B: Time With Tissue (NEW) - Ann Gilbert
Practice mobility exercises to optimize agility as you move through your fitness age. Improve ROM, increase vitality & get moving with this easy-to-follow mobility sequence. Leave with a clear understanding of how we, as fit Pros, can contribute to movement that can transfer to advanced activities of daily living. This session is for all clients 20-90 years of age.
SA1C: Barre Hard Core (NEW) - Abbie Appel
Legs may get all the glory in a barre class but do you know what part of your body is the real winner? YOUR CORE! Barre focus on balance, core stability, and maintaining a neutral pelvis, make it a killer core workout from start to finish without requiring a single crunch.
SA1D: SoulBody Yoga Sculpt (NEW) - Becca Voelpel
A total-body, yoga-infused workout with vinyasa flows, cardio surges, and sculpting work designed to incinerate calories, build endurance, and promote mindfulness. The class allows space for almost everyone to dial up their intensity, or turn it down based on individual needs.
SA1E: Schwinn®: Cycle A la Mode (NEW) - Robert Sherman
Tap into the unique ways your team wants to ride – ONLY with the Z-power console from Schwinn. Whether it’s RPM, Max HR, or FTP – we’ve got a ride for everyone. Build it and they will come. Real results, every time, with your ride or die. Let’s go!
SA1F: Water Running (NEW) - Yury Rockit
Dive into the benefits of water-based running techniques, fostering better land movement adaptations. This session challenges participants to enhance efficiency, mindful form, muscle activation, and breathing, all while minimizing joint stress. Embrace the fluidity of natural movement.
SA1G: How You Move Matters (NEW) - Dr. Edward Laskowski, MD
This session will discuss the importance of ensuring proper movement patterns when performing sports activities as well as when training with resistance. Evidence based strategies to protect from injury as well as optimize performance will be outlined.
SA1H: Your Financial Health (NEW) - Kylie Ross, MS, MBA
Learn simple, effective, and necessary techniques to build your financial freedom both personally and professionally in language you will understand and can apply. Analyze websites that focus on growth, discover industry-driven 3rd-party platforms fueled by automation and understand federal and state legal compliance and how it affects your financial health. Grow (or start) your fitness business worry-free!
Session 2: 9:15am-10:30am
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
SA2B: Where Healthy Meets Happy (NEW) - Sohailla Digsby, RDN, LD
It is absolutely possible to fully enjoy life’s indulgences and maintain long-term fitness simultaneously! Sohailla will unveil the blueprint that will guide you to the intersection of lasting health and happiness, leaving guilt behind. Once the secret formula is uncovered, you’ll realize that relentless, stressful efforts are not required to strike your life-giving balance.
Session 3: 11:00am-12:15pm
SA3A: Full Body 3D HIIT- Circuit (NEW) - Michael Hughes
You need strength, stamina, flexibility and power for the tasks of everyday life. Functional fitness improves your ability to run a marathon and walk your dog, to lift a barbell and lift your laundry. For whatever life brings you, train like the well-rounded female athlete that you are!
SA3B: S.E.A.T.® Supported Exercise for Ageless Training - Ann Gilbert
It’s time to take aging sitting down! Discover how incorporating a chair can increase access to your fitness offerings by catering to clients of all abilities. Perfect for deconditioned clients or those overcoming injuries, you’ll learn how to design seat-based programming that doesn’t lack intensity or fun, guaranteed to get a “seated” ovation from all of your students!
SA3C: LaBlast® Fitness: Ballroom Blitz (NEW) - Louis van Amstel
LaBlast® is a dance fitness program created by “Dancing with the Stars” pro, Louis van Amstel. Experience a diverse mix of famous ballroom dances set to your favorite music. No partner needed! You will learn to Jive, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Lindy Hop, Salsa & more!
SA3D: Tiger Tail® Recovery for Longevity (NEW) - Dr. Julie Zuleger, PhD
Discover great myofascial active recovery techniques in this Happy Muscles! 365 workshop. Learn guided muscle care and stretching techniques for all ages using best-in-class Tiger Tail massage sticks and balls. Improve flexibility, mobility, and ROM, as well as reduce muscle knots, aches, and pains while using these affordable, portable and FUN stretch-recovery tools.
SA3E: Schwinn® Indoor Cycling: Beast Mode (NEW) - Jenn Hogg
HIIT workouts are all the rage but not all are done right. This workout is designed to push your limits while honoring the science of true HIIT for real results. We’ll show you how to take breathless beast mode. Get ready to Rumble!
SA3F: Aquatic Equipment Innovations (NEW) - Tom Ford
Discover the various uses and differences between assistive and resistive Aquatic exercise equipment and how they integrate into creative and effective programming options. Learn the materials used and the properties they possess. Understand the pros and cons of each and the fact they both have an exciting and innovative place in aquatic exercise.
SA3G: Physics of Pain & Performance - Patrick Mummy
The vagus nerve is the main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system which calms the body after stress. Discover its untapped potential in this session that focuses on the science and connection of fascia and the vagus nerve. Experience the vagus nerve’s impact on performance and well-being. Learn myofascial release techniques and strategies for stimulating and reducing stress to unlock client success. (Lecture)
SA3H: Navigating Legal Pitfalls in Fitness (NEW) - Fireside Chat with Miriam Ball and Sara Kooperman
Safeguard your well-being, family, and business from potential lawsuits. Gain valuable insights on fitness insurance gaps, high defense cost claims, and effective client communication. Join Miriam Ball and Brandi Clark for a crucial discussion on pitfalls for Group Instructors, Personal Trainers, and Business Owners. Leave with a liability waiver sample and essential risk awareness.
Session 4 - LUNCHTIME SESSION 1:
12:30PM-1:45PM
If you choose this session, your lunch & expo break will be 1:45-2:45PM
SA4B: Master Knee-Pain Reduction Strategies (NEW) - Ruston Webb, MS
Unlock the secrets to mitigating knee pain and preventing injuries through targeted exercises. As a fitness professional, you’ll learn to optimize performance for your clients, enhancing satisfaction and profitability. Elevate your training approach to foster remarkable results, greater retention, and a thriving business. Join us to revolutionize your fitness strategy!
SA4C:Eliminating Back Pain with Deadlifts (NEW) - Craig Bongelli
Discover the secrets of deadlifting in this interactive session with former pro strongman and world’s strongest man coach Craig Bongelli. Strengthen your glutes, abs and functional strength while bidding farewell to stubborn back pain. Unlock your potential for massive progress and transform your fitness journey.
SA4E: Schwinn®: R.I.S.E. & #RideRight - Jenn Hogg
Results = Intensity + Science + Execution. Want your riders to get results? It’s all about intensity and staying true to the science of authentic cycling executed in a masterful class design that follows this simple set of rules. When you ride right, you always get results.
SA4H: Stretching For Strength - Flexible Foundations Panel - Sara Kooperman, JD, Abbie Appel, Andrea Metcalf & Gail Bannister-Munn
Stretching is an integral part of any exercise program, yet there is immense inconsistency and uncertainty surrounding the practice. Join our panel of experts as they discuss both the art and the science of flexibility training and specific routines that will allow your clients to develop maximal strength gains safely and quickly.
Session 4 - LUNCHTIME SESSION 2:
1:15PM-2:30PM
If you choose this session, your lunch & expo break will be 12:15-1:15PM
SA4A: Deep Core and Pelvic Floor (NEW) - Melissa Layne, MEd
Join an inclusive workshop focusing on deep core and pelvic floor health for all genders. Discover exercises and techniques to strengthen and support these vital muscle groups, promoting better posture, balance, better bladder function, and overall wellness. Take control of your core and pelvic floor health in this informative and empowering session.
SA4D: Warrior® Tai Chi Yoga and Qi Gong Fusion (NEW) - Jani Roberts
Warrior® Tai Chi Yoga and Qi Gong Fusion uniquely combines Tai Chi, Yoga and Qi Gong with powerful music designed to quiet the mind. Benefits of a regular practice range from increased flexibility, strength, balance and stress relief to rejuvenation, repair of structural and internal body systems and improved concentration.
SA4F: Aqua ZUMBA® (NEW) - Guillermo Melendez
Make a splash and experience the refreshing, invigorating Zumba® pool party featuring multiple Latin and International dance rhythms! This unique workout in the water complements all the muscles and allows students of all fitness levels, as well as those with disabilities or physical limitations, to join the Zumba experience!
SA4G: Trending Diets & Weight Loss Meds (NEW) - Sohailla Digsby, RDN, LD
“Ozempic, Xenical, Victoza! Oh my!” Are you on the pulse of the latest developments in the ever-evolving weight management space? Uncover the effectiveness, safety, and potential pitfalls of weight loss medications and receive fresh insights on diets from our seasoned dietitian. “Fasting, Keto, and Noom! Oh my!“
Session 5: 2:45pm-4:00pm
SA5A: Posture & Alignment with Personal Training - Patrick Mummy & Gail Bannister-Munn
Almost all workouts require good posture and alignment to maximize results while minimizing injury. However, it is difficult to assess our clients and ensure all participants are stretched and moving properly before and during a workout. Join our resident experts on posture, alignment, evaluation and stretching, Patrick Mummy and Gail Bannister-Munn, as they discuss the best coaching and cueing strategies for alignment and posture and how to do it effectively in personal training and a small group environment.
SA5B: Country Fusion® 2024 (NEW) - Elizabeth Mooney
Learn actual line dances for a skill you can showcase and extend your workout beyond the gym into local nightlife and country music venues. Fuse country, and four other dance styles. Boost muscle endurance, shed fat, enhance core strength, and improve coordination. Suitable for all ages and levels, Country Fusion® is new for 2024.
SA5C: Ultimate Leg Day (NEW) - Amber Toole
Leg day enthusiasts, this one’s for you! Supercharge your lower-body training with effective programming for sculpting strong legs and glutes. Learn injury prevention, nutrition tips, and workout variations. Elevate your lower-body game and help your clients get amazing results!
SA5D: Yoga Touch (NEW) - Sara Kooperman, JD
Enjoy this yoga class, which balances strength and stretch, earth and sun, power, and grace. Learn valuable techniques to touch your students physically and verbally. Using body weight and light manual touching, experience ways to connect with your students to motivate them to better posture, proper alignment, and greater challenge all within the effective environment of a yoga class.
SA5E: Schwinn®: Rhythm Roadtrip-Mastering Cycling Musicality (NEW) - Abbie Appel
Discover how to capture and captivate your riders by tapping into the emotion and hidden beats of a well curated playlist. Learn how to create magical, memorable rides with incredible musicality that drive performance for real results.
SA5F: Buoy, Oh Buoy, Oh Buoy! (NEW) - Manuel Velazquez, Billie Wartenberg & Autumn Hammer
Take advantage of aqua dumbbells to build muscular endurance, power, and overall tone. Build lean muscle through the creative use of drag, resistance, and buoyancy by using just one aqua dumbbell or both dumbbells enmeshed, or as under-arm flotation devices. Recharge, refresh and revive your water workouts using hand buoys like never before.
SA5G: Myofascial Release: The Vagus Nerve (NEW) - Dr. Julie Zuleger, PhD
The vagus nerve is the main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system which calms the body after stress. Discover its untapped potential in this session that focuses on the science and connection of fascia and the vagus nerve. Experience the vagus nerve’s impact on performance and well-being. Learn myofascial release techniques and strategies for stimulating and reducing stress to unlock client success.
SA5H: Find & Enroll Clients Using Social Media (NEW) - Brandi Clark
If you want to create a name and following for yourself, you need to stand out on social media, and that can be difficult. In this course you will learn the 4 simple steps for standing out so you can enroll more clients, make more money, and have a larger impact! This session is perfect for both instructors, personal trainers, and studio owners and managers.
Session 6: 4:30pm-5:45pm
SA6A: Fundamentals of Squat Progressions and Variations - Jonathan Mike, PhD
This combination of scientific lecture and hands-on movements will address and identify the biomechanics and technical intricacies of the box squat. Practical information on progressions and variations combines with practical cues to help trainers and coaches better understand the squat & its execution.
SA6B: Shoulder Pain: Optimize Through Exercise (NEW) - Ruston Webb, MS
Step up your fitness game by mastering exercises that alleviate shoulder pain and prevent injuries. This course empowers fitness professionals to enhance client satisfaction and results, increasing retention and profit. Learn to optimize performance through pain-reducing strategies, and watch your business thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise!
SA6C: ZUMBA® (NEW) - Erick Santana
Zumba® is perfect for everybody and every body! We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
SA6D: Flexibility - Stop Doing It Wrong (NEW) - Andrea Metcalf
Stop stretching to gain flexibility and discover the keys to effective flexibility training. Learn to pinpoint and address muscle imbalances that hinder flexibility. Gain insights into targeted strengthening exercises to unlock your body’s full range of motion. Learn assessments, target exercises and the science behind flexibility training.
SA6E: Schwinn®: Cycle Mixology: Curating Killer Playlists - Abbie Appel
Where did you get that song! We’re sharing the secret to sourcing music for playlists that rock every ride. Learn where to find the tunes and uncover new apps and programs to remix and customize your own tracks. Become your own mixologist and discover the recipe for savage playlists.
SA6F: 4 Functional Aqua Circuits (NEW) - Melissa Layne, MEd
Dive into vitality with our aquatic circuit workshop! Designed for enhancing daily life functionality, this pool-based session guides you through a series of exercises targeting strength, flexibility, and balance. Experience the therapeutic benefits of water while improving your everyday activities. Leave with four comprehensive class designs to incorporate into your classes immediately.
SA6G: When Exercise Makes Client’s Worse (NEW) - Greg Mack
This course provides an overview of Homeostasis, Allostasis, and Allostatic Load, offering clear definitions and insightful descriptions. Tailored for exercise professionals, it emphasizes practical applications, equipping them with knowledge to understand and manage physiological responses in clients, optimizing their training regimes for peak performance and well-being.
SA6H: Increase Revenue, Gain Healthier Clients (NEW) - Dr. Jennifer Landa, MD
Join BodyLogicMD for strategic insights in boosting your bottom line while enhancing client well-being. Discover our proven solutions, including tailored nutritional offerings, wellness programs, and client-centric testing. Elevate your business & client satisfaction today!
