SU1A – CONSISTENT RESISTANCE

Join Carolyn Erickson as she leads you through a conditioning workshop using sleeved elastic (Slastix) bands of all sizes. Explore training possibilities and learn innovative ways to move through space without limitations. Be ready for the optimal combination of research-based data and in-the-trenches experiences to maximize the impact on your clients.

SU1B – DEVELOP YOUR STAGE PRESENCE

During this session, attendees will learn the “4 Steps to Developing Stage Presence and Creating a Captivating Class Atmosphere. Attendees will receive practical experience implementing each step to a class of their peers and will leave this workshop equipped with tools to elevate their workouts from “Fitness class “to “Captivating performance”

SU1D – YOUR REAR IS THE GEAR

Get your rear in gear? Your rear IS the gear. Glutes are what make you go and are your engine of movement. Explore fun, challenging and creative exercises featuring bodyweight, elastic resistance, and simple tools to train and target the glutes whether you need them to perform well or look good!

SU1E – GO WITH THE FLOW SALUTATIONS

We have all done the sun salutation, earth and possibly moon. But why not create your own? Learn the building blocks behind salutations. How to then link your very own favorite vinyasa poses into your personal patterns. Leave with the confidence and creativity to link from one pose to another going with your own flow!

SU1F – INSIDE OUT WITH THE SHOULDER

There is a rise in arthritis and shoulder injuries. As medicine evolves and rehabilitation principles change, are you familiar with how to work with impingement and rotator cuff client? Chris will help you understand the foundations of the shoulder, common dysfunctions and how to adapt in program design.

SU1I – SCHWINN®: LET THE MUSIC PLAY

Learn to lead an amazing cycle experience without any words spoken. Challenge yourself to go where perhaps you have never gone before. Using body language, facial expressions, chimes, drums, and even sign language, Mindy will guide you through a workout without speaking a word. This is truly a unique ride.

SU1K – RIDE OF TRUTH®: JOHNNY G SPIRIT BIKE

The Ride of Truth is based on the concepts and philosophies that were born with the early days of Time Trials. Now they’ve been reworked into a structured program designed to get riders to face, pace, and embrace themselves on an indoor bike.

SU1M – HYDRO LIFT OFF

This non-traditional water workout will effectively strengthen and define your entire body! Designed to sculpt with non-stop resistance and steady state training combine new moves with interval ‘cardio bursts’ to give you maximum calorie burn. Core work and a quick stretch will end this aqua session leaving you feeling energized and accomplished!

SU1O – THE CARB & PROTEIN MYTH

The low carb high protein diet is all the rage and many of your clients are asking your opinion. Let’s not follow opinion – let’s look at the science and the facts. You will walk away with a clear understanding of where to steer your clients and yourselves for weight loss and health gains. (LECTURE)

SU1P – THE METABOLIC EFFECTS OF RESISTANCE TRAINING

Based on a new scientifically developed research review, Len will present state-of-the art evidence for resistance training as a treatment for weight loss, post-exercise fat metabolism, type 2 diabetes, cardiometabolic health and lipoprotein-lipid profiles. Len will present the research results and workouts of 5 great resistance training programs. (LECTURE – MANIA® and Club Industry Business Summit)

SU1Q – THE JOY OF EX

Are your training sessions and classes good, excellent, or phenomenal? Nathalie offers you the winning formula to ensure your clients will keep coming back week after week. Learn how to not only program for a great workout, but also create EXperiences filled with joy and a powerful feeling of fulfillment. The time has come to transform your classes and become an exceptional fitness professional! (LECTURE – Club Industry Business Summit Only)

SU1R – THE BUSINESS OF PERSONAL TRAINING

Trainers who know how to structure and develop a business plan often stand out as the most successful. Examine how to develop a plan with marketing and retention building strategies that guarantee referrals. There’s more to personal training than training! Learn to build a solid infrastructure for your business and be your own boss! (LECTURE – Club Industry Business Summit Only)

SU2A – SL@T – STRENGTHEN, LENGTHEN & TONE

Slow down and still HIIT everywhere, this is a perfect format for those active recovery days. Following the protocol of L.I.S.S (LOW INTENSITY STEADY STATE) this class is easily taught with amazing results. Explore different muscular and cardio movements. SL@T will help make the changes your participants desire.

SU2B – SHIFTING IS THE NEW LIFTING

Resistance training is essential, but it typically equals lifting. In the real world, the fittest, most capable people do more than lift against gravity…they shift and twist! Performance improves only when the body is trained to integrate and coordinate movement with simultaneous mental focus and engagement. Shifting and twisting to your lifting will take your results to new levels!

SU2D – DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES FOR ALL AGES

Most of us have seen a toddler squat and wonder why we lose the ability to move efficiently as we age. Study the fascinating process of how a child develops and learn proven techniques to train your clients using this same concept. Review developmental kinesiology and understand how easy it is to program safe, simple and effective workouts.

SU2E – WHOSE BACK? YOUR BACK!

This session is all about posture, pain relief and the current trend in somatic approach to healing and wellness. Eliminate back and nerve pain with integrated target exercises in your fitness classes and personal training sessions that keep your clients coming BACK for more!

SU2F – FOOT TO CORE SEQUENCING & STABILIZATION

Stabilization is the foundation to power, force and resistance. Join Functional Podiatrist and Movement Specialist Dr Emily as she explores our foot is the gateway to core or center stabilization. Learn to access the deep foot muscles and integrate them with pelvic floor and breathing patterns. Take the concept of from the ground up to the next level with programing that will change your clients movement patterns forever.

SU2K – RIDE OF TRUTH®: JOHNNY G SPIRIT BIKE

The Ride of Truth is based on the concepts and philosophies that were born with the early days of Time Trials. Now they’ve been reworked into a structured program designed to get riders to face, pace, and embrace themselves on an indoor bike.

SU2M – AQUA CORE TRAINING

Resistance training using core stabilization never was more refreshing. The water is the perfect medium for improving dynamic balance, strength, agility and coordination. Learn to use training intensity, alignment, muscle involvement and muscle integration in this efficient total body workout.

SU2O – IMMUNITY BOOSTERS AND BUSTERS

Looking to boost your immunity? Learn which foods and lifestyle practices enhance immunity, and which ones decrease your body’s ability to fight infection and illness. Gain practical tips, and enjoy eye-catching nutrition demonstrations to help inspire you to eat for better health and immunity. (LECTURE)

SU2P – FAT LOSS: THE REAL STORY

This engaging lecture will explain the science of metabolism, calorie burning, resting metabolic rate, fat loss, and the latest biomedical research understandings on exercise for weight management. Len will present 8 science-based super calorie burning workouts that deliver and the best weight management findings from the real life biggest losers. (LECTURE – MANIA® and Club Industry Business Summit)

SU2Q – TRENDS FOR 2019 & GROWTH PANEL

Learn about what’s in store for the Industry in 2019 from our panel of diverse and experienced fitness leaders. They will discuss what to expect for club & boutique owners and operators, program directors and the trainers in this ever-changing industry. They will focus on how to take advantage of the coming trends to grow appropriately in your business and role. (LECTURE – Club Industry Business Summit Only)

SU2R – 8 SALES SKILLS TO MASTER

Join Suzanne in learning valuable skills and tools in order to be a successful Personal Trainer. We will discuss how to deliver effective client consultations, finding the “why”, overcoming objections, using qualifying questions, best strategies to use when pricing a client, how to use habit trackers and types of closing statements. (LECTURE – Club Industry Business Summit Only)

SU3A -POUND® WHY YOUR BODY ROCKS!

Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, POUND® transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Besides providing a challenging way to train the body, POUND® releases inner rockstars and creates environments that elicit confidence, enhance unity, and ultimately, inspires positive action in life.

SU3B – MUSCULAR ENDURANCE, MYTHS, REALITIES & APPLICATIONS

Muscular Endurance is a hot topic with Barre classes packing group fitness rooms across the country. Learn what muscular endurance IS and is NOT as well as the benefits of resistance training. Walk away understanding the role of the different muscle fiber types and the adaptations that occur during this type of training. Finally, take safety tips and tricks for better teaching this type of exercise training.

SU3D – HIIT THE TURF: FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS

Learn how to utilize core strength, stamina and stability training on the TURF for each unique client. HIIT the Turf training is modifiable for adolescents through active aging clients, combining intense cardio-burn with low-impact. Turf Training helps your clients reach their fitness goals in a fun, low-impact and engaging way!

SU3E – DEEP STRETCH & THE AGING

Study a popular new land based format focusing on the science behind the deep stretch for your active ager. Eliminate the fear of mat work and empower your members with the educational based format that will be easily launched into your growing active aging program GX line up.

SU3F – YIN YOGA FOR THE HIPS

Come enjoy the ultimate pampering for all fitness professionals with a sweet and quiet Yin practice to release the hips and low back. Yin postures are typically held 3-5 minutes in moderate sensation while we focus on calming both mind and body. Leave feeling renewed, restored and connected.

SU3K – RIDE OF TRUTH®: JOHNNY G SPIRIT BIKE

The Ride of Truth is based on the concepts and philosophies that were born with the early days of Time Trials. Now they’ve been reworked into a structured program designed to get riders to face, pace, and embrace themselves on an indoor bike.

SU3M – LABLAST® SPLASH: AQUA DANCE INTERVALS

Spice up your shallow aqua fitness program with this blend of ballroom dance and strength training based on all the dances seen on Dancing with the Stars. Learn how to fuse dance and strength endurance while utilizing proper principles of water, all while having a “BLAST” dancing to the Quickstep, Lindy Hop, Foxtrot, Waltz, and more!

SU3O – BODY POSITIVE!

Physical appearance does not determine if you are “FIT” This lecture we will explore what “FIT” means for you personally. We will explore how to overcome our own doubts and judgements, look at the pressures of society and how we can promote body positivity while still promoting health to members! (LECTURE)

SU3P – IT’S NOT PERSONAL, IT’S FITNESS

We often hear the cliché “you gotta know somebody.” How true is this in the fitness industry? How do you get to know the right people, and who are they? Cultivating and maintaining relationships are key. Gain insight on how you should net-work to keep up your net-worth. (LECTURE – MANIA® and Club Industry Business Summit)

SU3Q – PODCASTING 101: CREATE YOUR PLATFORM

No platform? No problem! Make your voice heard through your very own podcast! Learn how to create a successful podcast, grow your business, earn extra income, attain sponsors, and more! (LECTURE – Club Industry Business Summit Only)

SU3R – RAISING SALES AND SERVICE AWARENESS

Discover various sales and service strategies to increase selling opportunities and improve member satisfaction with every guest interaction. We will discuss where the most common sales and service holes are in the industry and how to remedy each problem, leading to improved sales and better member retention. (LECTURE – Club Industry Business Summit Only)

SU4A – WORKOUT CREATION: HOW & WHY

In this workshop, you will learn HOW to create safe and effective workouts by exploring the WHY behind the exercise. Leave this session with tons of fresh ideas to create more effective workouts that meet the needs of every client. Bring a pen and paper!

SU4B – RUMBLEROLLER® MEETS STROOPS: COMPRESSION & AGGRESSION

Take on an entirely new way of training as we integrate RumbleRoller® foam rolling into our innovative VIIT circuit training with Stroops Slastix and anchor systems. Discover how it feels to utilize tissue system recovery while training power, agility, and strength. You are going to love it!

SU4D – BASICS OF PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMING

Take your book smarts and know-how and learn how to apply it to your new clients. We will discuss, and practice, “first session” protocols for assessing your clients, different routines for a variety of new clients, and ways to keep your clients motivated, consistent, and successful. Reach beyond anatomy and explore human behavior in this hands on workshop.

SU4E -YOGA DETOX FLOW

Each day we are exposed to toxins that affect our energy, health and vitality. This yoga sequence stimulates the productivity of vital organs to create an environment for toxic release. The sequence includes three types of asana: poses to create space, poses to compress major organs and glands and twists.

SU4F – MORE CHI FOR ME

We discuss, feel and experience the benefits of yoga and qi gong in trauma work, and how exercise can benefit people with trauma. Empower others with a gentle approach to exercise and energy work and leave with a deeper understanding of understanding trauma, it’s impact and the neuroscience behind the approach.

SU4M – STRENGTH H2O

Harness your power in a fully infused aquatic conditioning class. Take monotonous moves from the classroom into the H2O and see a noticeable difference in your strength. Discover a multitude of exercises that will transform your teaching. Push, pull, and press your way to a stronger you!

SU4O – CRAVINGS AND SUGAR UNSWEETENED

Are cravings undermining your workouts? Learn strategies that nip cravings in the bud. See why sugar is so addictive, and how it affects your body from head to toe. Learn the differences between various types of sweeteners. Discover ways of reducing sugar without sacrificing the taste and enjoyment of food. (LECTURE)

SU4P – CLARIFYING THE POSTURAL TORSION SYNDROME

Postural Torsion Syndrome Assessment (PTSA) is an evidence-based model that will empower your understanding of human movement. Using PTSA you will be able to see injuries before they come, and have the tools to not only prevent them but also enhance physical movement to its optimum levels. This understanding of human movement will provide inspiration for countless adaptations of exercise regimes tailored specifically to each client’s needs. (LECTURE – MANIA® and Club Industry Business Summit)

SU4Q – DRIVE THE EXPERIENCE

There are 3 major components to drive, not just a workout, but to create a training experience that drives ATTENTION of new prospects and RETENTION of your current training community. Action items to create your own training experience “In the Trench” and “In the Business”. (LECTURE – Club Industry Business Summit Only)

SU4R – EXPERIENCE & INSIGHTS ON BOUTIQUES & FRANCHISES

There is no better time than now to open your own facility. Learn from the Owner/Operator of three (3) Shapes Fitness for Women who also co-owns another 70 clubs. Having started from nothing, explore the trials and tribulations of building a successful niche studio of your dreams. Discuss business lessons and successful strategies to guarantee profits in the coming years. Jump into the new chapter of ownership with your eyes and ears wide open. (LECTURE – Club Industry Business Summit Only)