Mania® Sessions
Sessions Led by Industry Experts
Saturday, May 3
SA1A: Hip Mobility for Peak Performance – NEW 
Gail Bannister-Munn
Unlock your full potential with targeted strategies to enhance hip mobility, flexibility, and strength. This session explores techniques to optimize movement efficiency, prevent injuries, and boost athletic performance. Improve range of motion, reduce discomfort, and build a powerful foundation for peak performance in sport, fitness, and daily movement.
Want More? Check out the Online Stretching Cert Here.
SA1B: ToughAgers® Active Older Adult Fitness – NEW
Deborah Rothschild, MS
Neuromotor Exercise Training—What is it, what are the benefits, and how can it be applied to fitness training for active older adults? This science-based total-body program includes cardiorespiratory, balance, resistance, core, and flexibility training. Leave with program suggestions, choreography, and strength training systems supporting Tough Agers!
Want more? Check out the TOUGHAGERS® Online Trainings Here.
SA1C: No Gym Equipment? No Excuses! – NEW
Herson Garcia
Transform your clients’ workouts with bodyweight movements that are simple, yet highly effective. This session teaches you how to elevate mobility, flexibility, and strength with no equipment needed. Keep your clients motivated and engaged with creative exercises that deliver real results, ensuring they keep coming back for more. No excuses—only success!
Want more? Check out the Online Group Strength Cert Here.
SA1D: Human Reformer Pilates – NEW
Abbie Appel
Experience the powerful benefits of Pilates reformer workouts without the need for a reformer! Using one or two resistance bands, this class adapts classic reformer moves directly onto the mat. Suitable for all fitness levels, the session focuses on building functional strength, enhancing posture, and improving coordination. The Human Reformer method allows you to perform full Pilates reformer movements while discovering new methods and strategies for your classes.
Want more? Check out Fit Pro Programming Certs Here.
SA1E: Connect With Music, Messaging, Motivation – NEW
Aimee Nicotera, MS
Unlock the power of music in indoor cycling! Learn how to select tracks that enhance motivation, performance, and engagement. Master the art of blending music with vocal techniques to create immersive, themed rides that inspire and elevate your coaching, leaving participants craving more.
Want more? Check out Core Health Trainings Here.
SA1F: Train the Female Athlete – NEW
Master Phil Ross, MS & George Corso, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Unleash the athlete within! This session focuses on training the female body, emphasizing glutes and lower body strength. Discover effective exercises to sculpt and tone your legs and butt, enhance athletic performance, and build confidence. Perfect for all fitness levels, this empowering workshop blends science and movement for transformative results. Let’s train strong together!
Want more? Check out The BodyBell Method® System Here.
SA1G: Aquatic Strength Training
Irene Pluim Mentz, PT
Debunk the myth—show your participants they CAN build muscle and improve functionality through aquatic exercise. We’ll discuss key factors for your target group, equipment options (if any), and how to use them safely and effectively for optimal results in strength training.
Learn more about Aqua-Ohm Equipment Here.
SA1H: Physics of Pain & Performance
Patrick Mummy
Utilize physics as it pertains to musculoskeletal compensations and pain planes of motion to get your clients proactive and compliant with corrective exercises. Employ postural analysis pre- and post-workout to reinforce healthy daily habits, and ultimately increase athletic performance. (Lecture)
Want more? Check out the Online Symmetry Cert Here.
SA1I: Rebrand and Thrive – NEW
Ann Gilbert
Explore the importance of rebranding to maintain growth in the ever-evolving health and fitness industry. It covers strategies to update your brand identity, adapt to emerging trends, and connect with new audiences. Participants will learn how rebranding can enhance, attract clients, and sustain long-term success in a competitive market. (Lecture)
SA2B: The Purpose-Driven Fitness Formula – NEW
Ruston Webb, MS, FMS II, TPI-CGFI III
Unlock your clients’ true potential by uncovering the 3 hidden “filters” that cause self-sabotage and keeps them from recognizing their true purpose. This breakthrough formula dives deep into the mental and emotional barriers that hold clients back. Discover how purpose unlocks lifelong success, boosts adherence, and drives lasting results. Ready to elevate your fitness business and transform lives? Join this EPIC session! Please RSVP at THE MOBILITY RECIPE Booth.
Want More? Check out Mobility Recipe Trainings Here.
SA3A: The Core 6: Strength & Movement Essentials – NEW
Gail Bannister-Munn
Master the six key movement patterns—Squat, Hinge, Lunge, Pull, Push, and Carry—in this high-energy class. Build strength, stability, and mobility for daily life and athletic performance. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class helps prevent injury, improve fitness, and empower you to move better, feel stronger, and live healthier!
Want More? Check out the Online Group Strength Cert Here.
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!
Want more? Check out the Online Supported Exercise for Ageless Training (S.E.A.T.) Cert Here.
SA3C: LaBlast® Fitness: Ballroom Blitz
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!
Want more? Check out LaBlast Certs Here.
SA3D: Conquering Sciatic Pain – NEW
Herson Garcia
Say goodbye to sciatic pain with this comprehensive session focused on its root causes, symptoms, and risk factors. You’ll discover highly effective stretches, posture improvements, and lifestyle changes that offer relief and prevention. Empower yourself to improve mobility, enhance daily life, and overcome pain. Take charge of your well-being and move freely again.
Want More? Check out the Online Stretching & Flexibility Cert Here.
SA3E: Rhythm Ride: Ride the Beat – NEW
Nyna Jackson
Experience a high-energy, rhythm-based cycling workout that will push your limits and fuel your motivation. Pedal to the beat, torch calories, and let the music drive your movement. Get ready for an exhilarating, full-body ride that leaves you feeling strong, empowered, and ready to take on the day!
SA3F: HIIT Ratios & Exercise Progression – NEW
Abbie Appel
Maximize your fitness gains with optimal HIIT training techniques. Learn effective work-to-recovery ratios to boost physical performance and discover how to tailor HIIT intervals for various fitness levels. Experience week-over-week progression in HIIT, designed to enhance endurance, strength, and overall fitness. Improve results with customized recovery strategies.
Want more? Check out Core Health Trainings Here.
SA3G: Tides of Power – NEW
Cheri Kulp, Manuel Velazquez & Zoraida (Zory) Sepulveda, MBA
Revitalize your water workouts with innovative uses of aqua dumbbells! Harness drag, resistance, and buoyancy to build strength, muscular endurance, power, and tone. Explore creative techniques with single or paired dumbbells, including flotation options, to recharge your routine and unlock new strength and energy in the pool.
Want more? Check out the Online WATERinMOTION® Strength Cert Here.
SA3H: Body Composition 101 – NEW
Joseph Han, CSM, PMP
Explore the essentials of body composition analysis in this insightful session. Learn about the latest technologies and trends shaping the future of fitness and healthcare. This presentation provides actionable insights on how to apply body composition data to improve your clients’ health outcomes and elevate your practice with cutting-edge tools and techniques. (Lecture)
Learn more about Tanita Products Here.
SA4A: Pelvic Floor from the Outside In – NEW
Melissa Layne, MEd
The hip muscles significantly impact pelvic floor health. As research expands, this session explores which exercises, for both males and females, are effective—or detrimental—for improving hypotonic and hypertonic pelvic floors. Learn the latest strategies for optimal pelvic floor function.
Want More? Check out the Online Active Aging Cert Here.
SA4C: Palango! Cardio – NEW
Felix Ojeda, MS, MBA
A simple, fun, and intense Latin dance-inspired workout that blends rhythmic moves with kickboxing and bodyweight exercises. This high-energy session torches calories, boosts endurance, and strengthens the entire body while keeping you engaged with infectious beats. Perfect for all levels, it’s an exciting way to sweat, sculpt, and have fun!
Want more? Check out the Palango! Fitness Online Trainings Here.
SA4E: Warrior® Ride – NEW
Jani Roberts
The Warrior® Ride is an empowering cycling experience that uses music, intention, and movement to shift energy and mindset. Ride through frustration, build resilience, and unleash your inner strength. Clip in, let go, and transform your ride into a journey of confidence and power!
Want more? Check out the Alignment Essentials Online Trainings Here.
SA4F: Reframing Strength Training: Real Results – NEW
Brandon Mayweather
Gain clarity on the terms sculpting, toning, shaping, and strengthening, with a focus on proper terminology for better fitness results. Learn the benefits of effective rep ranges (8-10 vs. 12-15) and challenge the overuse of light dumbbells. Discover how incorporating heavier weights can build strength and muscle for lasting impact.
Want more? Check out Core Health Trainings Here.
SA4I: Start & Grow Your Business – NEW
Amber Toole, Kylie Ross, MSM, MBA, Bob Esquerre, MA, & Deborah Rothschild, MS
Learn how group exercise instructors can start or grow a successful business—online or in-person. Explore options for selling products, personal training, and more to achieve financial and individual success. Attract and retain clients effortlessly with affordable tools for marketing automation, client feedback, loyalty rewards, and easy payment processing, ensuring steady growth, expanded revenue, and a loyal customer base. (Lecture)
SA4B: Athletic Aging – NEW
Abbie Appel
Unveiling the “Perfect 60-Minute Challenge” – a groundbreaking exercise regimen meticulously crafted for the specific needs of physically active adults over the age of 45. This dynamic workout is designed to strengthen bodies at any age, offering a straightforward format, this challenge makes consistent workouts easily achievable, empowering your members.
Want more? Check out Fit Pro Programming Certs Here.
SA4D: Pilates Functional Progressions – NEW
Manuel Velazquez
Movement is a full-body experience, not just isolated parts. As life evolves, so does your body’s ability to adapt. This Functional Pilates approach enhances balance, control, strength, and flexibility—focusing on the essential movements needed for daily life. Train smarter to move better, every day!
Want more? Check out the Online Functional Pilates Cert Here
SA4G: Liquid Gym Acqua Toner Stretch & Tone – NEW
Cheri Kulp
Experience the incredible resistance exercises with Liquid Gym Acqua Toner Bands and Bar, and elevate your aqua workout to a new level. Combine the power of strength resistance training with the resistance and hydrostatic properties of water to transform your exercise routine. Increase flexibility, muscle tone, and range of motion; improve proprioception and blood circulation. Conclude with a stretch routine using the Liquid Stars.
Learn more about Indigo Aquatics Exercise Equipment Here.
SA4H: How to Avoid Being My Patient
Dr. Edward Laskowski, MD
Dr. Edward Laskowski, former Co-director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, shares evidence-based strategies to optimize health and longevity. Learn practical interventions for improving diet, lifestyle, cognitive function, and fitness, along with essential screening tests and effective training to keep you and your clients healthy and out of the doctor’s office. (Lecture)
Want More? Check out the Functional Flexibility Cert Here.
SA5A: Active Strengthening with Stretch – NEW
Kylie Ross, MSM, MBA
Discover the perfect blend of strength, conditioning, and flexibility with this innovative workout program. Learn to integrate traditional bodyweight exercises with inventive stretching methods, using chairs, resistance bands, and Pilates balls. Achieve a comprehensive fitness routine that enhances everyday movements while promoting agility and muscle development.
SA5B: Mobility Training – Online or In-Person
Ruston Webb, MS
Unlock the untapped potential of mobility training. Integrate mobility exercises into group sessions to enhance client retention, achieve better results, and increase your revenue. Experience firsthand the movement sequences that unlock the body’s potential. Don’t miss out on this burgeoning trend in the fitness industry. Join Ruston and stay ahead in this competitive market.
Want More? Check out Mobility Recipe Trainings Here.
SA5C: SOULfusion™ EXPERIENCE
Lindsey Coleman, MA
Athletic mind-body movement set to crazy fun music! Experience a SOULfusion masterclass and dive deeper into the importance of music and how it connects to movement. Walk away with easy-to-learn, easy-to-teach, fun-to-take choreography to use in your classes right away. SOULfusion is a blend of yoga-inspired moves, flexibility, mobility training, and cardio bursts designed for EVERYbody. It’s more than a class, it’s an EXPERIENCE!
Want more? Check out Soul Fitness Trainings Here.
SA5D: Posture & Alignment with Personal Training
Patrick Mummy
Proper posture and alignment are crucial for maximizing workout results and preventing injury. Yet, assessing and correcting clients during a workout can be challenging. Join expert Patrick Mummy as he shares top coaching and cueing strategies for effective posture and alignment in personal training and small group settings. Learn how to ensure your clients move safely and efficiently.
Want more? Check out the Online Symmetry Cert Here.
SA5E: Create Rides With AI – NEW
Aimee Nicotera, MS
Learn how to use AI to create personalized indoor cycling ride formats tailored to your students’ unique needs. This session explores how AI can help develop results-driven programming, seamlessly incorporate music, and save time while enhancing the overall cycling experience. Join us for this interactive, future-focused workshop!
Want more? Check out Core Health Trainings Here.
SA5F: Killer Core
Abbie Appel
Core training can be a love-hate relationship! Refine your teaching techniques, adjust intensity, and innovate standard exercises. Learn how blending slow, controlled movements with speed and tempo changes boosts body awareness, strengthens the core, enhances spinal stabilization, and challenges even your most demanding clients and class participants.
Want More? Check out the Online Core Training Cert Here.
SA5G: H2O Reporting for Duty
Tanisha (Tani) HaggardEnjoy this bootcamp program filled with power and energy to give your aqua program a boost. Stand at attention and watch your creativity soar. Try some fun, new obstacle courses in the pool, and leave with 6 new routines to keep your members coming back again and again.
Learn more about the NEW BOQ Aqua Exercise Equipment Here.
SA5H: Boost Your Pre-Workout & Recovery – NEW
Danielle Ontiveros, Amber Toole, Melissa Layne, MEd & Rosie Lemons, MS, ERYT-200
Unlock your body’s full potential with personalized pre- and post-workout strategies. In this fireside chat, discover how tweaks in nutrition, supplementation, and hydration can optimize energy, performance, and recovery. Learn what works best for your body type, including tips for HIIT, fasted cardio, and more. (Lecture)
Learn more about GRAB THE GOLD Products Here.
SA5I: Build a High-Performance Team – NEW
Ann Gilbert
Explore a proven system to recruit, educate, and lead a top-tier wellness team. Learn how management has evolved over 35 years from a seasoned fitness pro who thrives in both leggings and leadership. Gain the tools to build a successful, high-performance team. (Lecture)
SA6A: Next-Level Core Training – NEW
Herson Garcia
Take your core training to new heights with cutting-edge exercises that engage your entire body. This session showcases movements using stability balls, bands, and weights to challenge your core, glutes, and upper body. Elevate your fitness routine with creative, full-body exercises that are both fun and effective—perfect for pushing your performance in 2025.
Want more? Check out the Online Core Training Cert Here.
SA6B: The Joy of Line Dancing – NEW
June Kittay
Get ready to move, groove, and have fun! This energizing class features easy-to-follow dance routines set to lively music from the ’40s to today—not just country! Perfect for all levels, June’s expert guidance will boost your confidence, challenge your mind and body, and keep you smiling. Make friends, stay active, and experience the joy of dance. 95% of success is showing up—this will be the most fun you’ve had in years!
Want more? Check out Line Dance Trainings Here.
SA6C: Warrior® Workout
Jani Roberts
The Warrior® Workout is a high-energy empowerment practice that builds a strong mind-body connection. Blending martial arts and functional fitness, it features six action-packed 5-minute rounds with 2-minute active recovery. Boost strength, agility, and resilience in a workout voted America’s Favorite Way to Sweat!
Want more? Check out the Alignment Essentials Online Trainings Here.
SA6D: Forever Pilates – NEW
Abbie Appel
Pilates is for everyone! Develop a Pilates program that helps your active agers feel great and move functionally to live their best lives. Experience a Pilates mat program featuring 15 movement modifications and progressions that enhance mobility, balance, and muscular endurance. Learn how proper posture improves function and confidence, empowering clients to keep doing what they love!
Want More? Check out the Online Pilates Matwork Cert Here.
SA6F: Push, Pull, Squat, Hinge – NEW
Brandon Mayweather
Explore the core movement patterns—push, pull, squat, and hinge—that form the foundation of functional fitness. Learn why mastering these movements is essential for lifelong mobility and strength. We’ll also highlight how parents, often balancing multiple roles, can benefit from efficient training to enhance real-world strength and endurance.
Want more? Check out Core Health Trainings Here.
SA6G: Ageless Aqua – NEW
Cheri Kulp, Manuel Velazquez, Billie Wartenberg & Zoraida (Zory) Sepulveda, MBA
Dive into six 64-count choreography blocks that flow seamlessly for active agers. These routines integrate balance, mobility, and dexterity, while neuroplasticity games make waves in cognitive health. Take home comprehensive handouts to create a current of engaging, functional, and refreshing aqua programming for your classes.
Want more? Check out the Online WATERinMOTION® Platinum Cert Here.
SA6H: The Ecosystem of Food – NEW
Dillan Foss, MS
Discover the interconnected world of food by exploring the balance of food groups, colors, and preparation methods to understand how they fuel the body. Gain insights into optimizing nutrition for energy, recovery, and overall health, empowering yourself and clients with sustainable, science-backed eating strategies. (Lecture)
SA6I: So, You’re a Personal Trainer. Now What? – NEW
Rosie Lemons, MS, ERYT-200
New to the business, starting over, or refreshing your sessions? Join me to explore how to simplify and organize client history, assessments, and training notes. Don’t get buried under the paperwork and ideas—let’s streamline your process for success! (Lecture)
