Aug. 23-25, 2024 • Westin Galleria Dallas

Aug. 23-25, 2024 • Westin Galleria Dallas

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024

Bring your energy to kickstart MANIA® on Friday! With over 50 sessions on day one, you’re sure to get off to a great start. Take a look at the sessions listed below, choose your favorites, and plan your schedule for Saturday and Sunday accordingly.

Session 1: 7:30am-8:45am

There’s a thin line between love and hate with Core Training! Tune up your teaching techniques, alter intensity variables and add innovation to standard exercises that train your clients and classes to love Core Training. Discover how mixing slow, controlled movements with speed and tempo changes will heighten body awareness, build core strength, enhance spinal stabilization and add challenge for your most demanding class participants.  

This session is all about safe and effective workout routines for Active Agers. Discover personalized training strategies that cater to the unique needs of older adults, promoting mobility, strength, and overall well-being. Learn how to empower your senior clients to age gracefully and healthily. 

A BARRE class for EVERYbody. Not a ballerina? NO WORRIES! BARREfusion™ is designed for the ballerina, the barre enthusiast, or someone with NO barre experience! We combine ballet-inspired movement with athletic moves, cardio bursts, and our signature fuses to accommodate EVERYbody.

Yoga-Pilates Restore consists of a fusion of yoga, Pilates based core work, Active Isolated (A-I) stretching, & flexibility training. Develop an understanding of strengths and limitations to either move beyond or stay within your boundaries, all while bringing energy in, and feeling successful in a non-competitive environment.

Let’s face an indoor cycle elephant in the room together! Join team BeatBoss™ for a candid open discussion on the good, bad and why or why not upper body action on an indoor cycle group ex bike is acceptable and/or beneficial. Experience a BeatBoss™ Master Class post-discussion.

The age old adage “use it or lose it” definitely applies whenever we refer to balance, agility, and power. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), one adult over the age of 65 is treated in the emergency room for a fall every 18 seconds. Agility training improves flexibility, balance, and control, all of which can reduce the risk of falling for our aging population. This session uses water resistance and support to enhance this training without the fear of falling.Use the natural resistance of water, lever length, surface space, along with aqua noodles and tubing for a refreshing new workout.

Discover the buzz around reducing inflammation and its profound impact on health. Inflammation is linked to various health issues, but you can learn how to combat it with nutrition and exercise strategies. Uncover how these interventions can not only reduce inflammation but also enhance your athletic performance.

Explore the secrets of opening and successfully managing a profitable boutique studio. This 40-year business owner shares her secrets to success. Loving what you do requires living with frustrations and failures. Discover ways to create loyal and productive teams, rise above inflation, and grow your business.

Session 2: 9:00am-10:15am

Everyone wants a strong core and everyone is at different levels to reach that goal. In this one unique program, reach 4 different types of members: pre-hab, gentle, moderate and vigorous while targeting 4 core muscles for results you can be proud of!

Get fit while you sit! In this session, learn innovative sequences that can be performed from a seated position for a total body workout. Perfect for virtual training sessions or accommodating multiple demographics in a gym setting, this low impact workout provides total body sculpting for all participantsImprove strength, mobility and balance for clients of every ability.

The Warrior® Workout is an empowerment practice that is designed to teach you a very strong mind-body connection. It is a fusion of martial arts and functional fitness based on military training. Powerful music will drive you deeper into your practice. Quiet your mind, empower your body.

Say good-bye to back pain in this master-led class. Lower body mechanics can contribute to common pain complaints in the low back pain. Learn how to address these issues with your clients using guided muscle care, myofascial release methods, corrective exercises, and unique and effective stretching techniques.

Riders want results and we know how to get them. When you simplify your class designs, and program like a personal trainer, you work smarter, and your riders get stronger. Learn how to create ride profiles in a way that allows you to track, progress and program like a pro. Get more mileage from your rides with work that works.

LaBlast® Splash is an aqua 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 in the water.  No partner needed!  You will learn to Jive, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Lindy Hop, Salsa & more!

Unlock the six secrets to a longer, healthier life in this longevity workshop. Explore evidence-based practices to reduce premature mortality and enhance well-being. Dive into nutrition, exercise, stress management, and lifestyle changes that promote vitality and longevity. Empower yourself to live a fulfilling, extended life

Explore your options for guaranteed financial and personal success as a Personal Trainer and/or Business Owner. Painlessly grow your business attracting new clients and retaining valuable customers. Expansion and retention are key. Examine affordable marketing automations (social media, emails, text messages), surveys & feedback, loyalty rewards and simple payment processing to grow your client base and revenue. All necessary and extremely affordable.

Session 3: 11:00am-12:15Pm

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!

Anyone can do Chair Yoga, including traditional yoga practitioners! Come and experience the possibilities of introducing chair yoga in studios, at work, seminars or any place where getting onto the floor may not be practical. Enjoy the chair yoga alternative.

Take your barre classes to new heights and captivate your clients with this brand new workshop for 2024! Discover innovative ways to integrate resistance bands, exercise balls, weights, and gliding discs at the barre, elevating the intensity and enjoyment of your workouts. These dynamic props will add variety and challenge, keeping your clients motivated and eager to return week after week.

Ever wish you had a quantifiable system for measuring the success and outcome of corrective exercise? In this session, you will learn, practice, and implement the AlignSmart™ system to measure and create custom corrective exercise routines. Leave ready to assist, mentor, coach, and guide clients through their journey to be pain-free and performance-ready.

Indoor Cycling meets Barre in a fusion design that satisfies every fitness taste. Amazing cardio combos on the bike flow into elongating, strength-based barre training on the floor. Belly up to the barre and get ready to quench your workout thirst.

Swing, Punch and Run in a “completely” new aquatic workout! Experience a truly unique session utilizing movements from many different sports and using resistive aquatic exercise equipment. This explosive, intense and fun workout will strengthen your core, tone your arms and legs, all while improving your coordination and balance.

Unlock the secret to peak performance and rapid recovery by optimizing your gut health! Say goodbye to the cycle of poor gut health as you discover the crucial role of proper fueling and refueling. Get ready to supercharge your vitality and longevity with expert tips on incorporating powerhouse foods into your diet. This lecture is your gateway to a healthier, more energetic you

Forgetting to follow up with people results in thousands of dollars left on the table. Generating, organizing, and following up with new leads is often neglected simply because there is no organization or process that feels easy and simple. Learn how to simplify and organize the process, so you never leave another prospective client behind

Session 4 - LUNCHTIME SESSION 1: 12:30PM-1:45PM

If you choose this session, your lunch & expo break will be 1:45-2:45PM

Group fitness students love a total-body workout, but fitting it into a 50-minute class can be challenging.  This session will show you how it’s done. Learn how to engage the core, lower body, and upper body simultaneously, all while moving dynamically to the beat. Walk away with the tools to create classes that deliver the most effective workout of your students’ week.

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.

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!

Join this transformative workshop and unlock the secrets of building muscle while torching unwanted fat. Explore science-backed strategies, personalized workouts, and nutrition tips to achieve a balanced, strong, and lean physique. Elevate your fitness journey and build your dream body.

Session 4 - LUNCHTIME SESSION 2: 1:15PM-2:30PM

If you choose this session, your lunch & expo break will be 12:15-1:15PM

Boost Your Athletic Performance: Elevate your conditioning sessions with dynamic exercises using Training Stick(s). Enhance flexibility, mobility, and injury resilience. Discover innovative sequences, optimize movement patterns, and ensure lasting results. Leave with a Monday-ready class design, primed to invigorate your training regime!

Discover how myofascial restorative bodywork will release stress and regain vitality. Familiarize yourself with fascia and understand which toys will release restrictions in specific structures that cause misalignment, compensation patterns, aches and pains, and loss of range of motion. Leave with the ability to breathe more easily, increase circulation, balance hormones, and relieve the stress and strains of everyday life.

Play the drums in the water! Combine unique rhythms and moves using the innovative SAF Aqua Drums Vibes® equipment & enjoy a challenging new way to get yourself fit and have fun in the water.

Whether you’re a seasoned personal trainer or a studio owner, this session is your crystal ball to future-proof your business. Learn the art of selling with expert insights, debunking myths, and crafting strategies tailored to diverse clientele. Join our interactive panel and elevate your sales game to new heights!

Session 5: 2:45PM-4:00PM

Discover the untapped potential of mobility training. Integrate mobility into group sessions, enhancing client retention and results while boosting your revenue. Experience firsthand the movement sequences that unlock the body. Don’t miss out on this growing trend in the fitness industry. Join Ruston and stay ahead in the competitive market.

Americans age 55+ are feeling more alive and active than ever! In fact, this age group makes up the largest segment of our population going to fitness facilities.  Don’t just give them boring fitness programming – get creative and make your fitness classes fun, energizing and engaging!  It will not only meet their needs for an active lifestyle, but it will keep them coming back for more.

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! 

Real-life happens from all angles & we move to and from every angle possible as we overcome activities of daily living. Regain awareness, re-ignite your Pilates practice, & learn how to apply the six basic Pilates principles for core stability/mobility that will move you from the mat to anywhere you need to go. Feel more dynamic, powerful, and strong. 

The Warrior® Ride is designed to enable participants to energetically shift from where they are, to where they want to be. If you’re having a frustrating day, join us!  We will leave your frustration on the road and replace it with confidence and resilience. You are stronger than you know!

Dive into improved strength and mobility with this pool-based active aging workshop. Experience the buoyant support of water as you practice sit-to-stand progressions. This unique aquatic environment offers gentle resistance and safety, making it perfect for active agers to build confidence, stability, and functional independence.

Being a leader seems glamorous. We all think it gives us freedom, extra income and power. In reality, leadership and management are draining, exhausting, and often leave you wanting to pull the covers over your head. Discover how to lead for maximum performance using simple tricks to provide you the success you deserve, the time you so desperately need and the fulfillment that makes your career worth pursuing!

Find out more about Sara Kooperman’s NEW book HERE.

Also available to purchase at the SCW Product booth at all 7 LIVE Events.

Feeling exhausted managing and balancing your schedule? You are not alone! This session is designed for personal trainers and fitness professionals who want to improve their scheduling efficiency and increase revenue using calendars and other tools, all while balancing work and personal life. In this session, you’ll learn how to better manage your schedule and make the most of your downtime. You’ll walk away armed with practical tools that you can immediately implement, ready to overcome time challenges.

Session 6: 4:30PM-5:45PM

Seeking a change from choreography-based strength workouts?  WARRIOR Strength™ provides the perfect solution. It’s creative, FUN, easy to teach, and license free!  This program is tailored to fitness pros and class-goers who want to safely and smartly get sweaty and lift weights. Say goodbye to monotonous routines and hello to a fresh fitness approach.

Whether a personal quest or a way to engage the fastest-growing segment of the population, this incredibly creative bodyweight workout presents effective and manageable training techniques for the 50+ population. Led by an icon in the fitness industry, Sara takes you through this Group Strength Class using unique multi-joint, rhythmic exercises for a total body strength workout. Endurance, flexibility, and balance are the lenses we use when analyzing our programming. It’s not about how long or hard you train; it’s about exercising smart for longevity and vitality.

This workout combines everything (including the kitchen sink) to create complete chaos in your kickbox class. Using drills, weights, and quick power moves, this is sure to get your heart pumping and your mind and body working! Up your game and take your kickboxing program to the next level.

Flexibility allows us to move freely in our daily life. What’s more, a balance of mobility and stability in each joint helps prevent injury. In this hands-on session, review the science of “contract-relax” stretching.  Experience multiple one-on-one stretching exercises and leave with a proven technique and system to grow your business and help your clients move better and smarter.

The Power of Authenticity. When coaches unleash an unapologetic sense of self, a powerful purpose steps into the light. Your personal truth, combined with cycling moments of elevation, are what turn exercise into an unforgettable experience. Are you ready to ROAR into your next ride?

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.

Exercise may be a good stress (eustress), but life is filled with harmful stress (distress) that alters hormonal levels, health and inflammation. How does exercise impact these effects and balance stress? Join us for a deeper dive into understanding these concepts and applications and learn how to expand your programming for success. 

Whether you’re just starting out as a personal trainer or have been running a studio for over a decade, you must invest 75 minutes in a session that guarantees to provide you the tools needed to succeed. We’ll teach you the exact system we use with our 6-figure clients to grow your business, increase profits, easily understand your cash flow and pay bills on time so you can pay yourself what you deserve!  Get “certified” in creating profits and level up your financial game today!

Session 7: 6:00PM-7:00PM

Discover a new, fun and effective way to workout with B-BOARD®! Experience the exhilaration of paddle board movement on land. Enhance core strength, balance, and stability in a dynamic, engaging atmosphere. Join us to redefine your workout with innovative, effective techniques.

Do you have what it takes to become the next SCW Fitness Idol? As the winner of this prestigious title, not only will you receive coverage in 2024 SCW newsletters, but you’ll get a chance to show off your skills as a featured presenter at the 2025 SCW MANIA® Convention of your choice! 

 

Each 2024 SCW Fitness Idol Winner receives:

  • A slot as a presenter at a future SCW MANIA®
  • FREE SCW Online Certification of your choice
  • Coverage in a SCW Newsletter
  • 1-year FREE SCW OnDemand Membership

Join the stars of MANIA® in this wild workout with the best in dance fitness. Have a blast with LaBlast®, Zumba®, Alignment Essentials, Fit Pro Programming, Manuel Velazquez & Billie Wartenberg and learn tons of new moves to drive your dance programs to the next level. You even can win a free certification from one of these amazing programs. It’s going to be a party of epic proportions!

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.

Relax and enjoy a glass of wine and connect with other fit pros!  Explore cutting-edge strategies, emerging trends, and innovative technologies tailored for fitness professionals seeking long-lasting client impact and income. Let’s redefine your success and explore experiences of like-minded pros! All are welcome! Please RSVP at the STANDOUT Fit Pro Booth.