Oct. 4-6, 2024 • Hilton Rosemont
Oct. 4-6, 2024 • Hilton Rosemont
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024
Sunday is the last day of in-person MANIA where everything just seems to click. Conclude the event on a high note with sessions making you feel inspired, informed, and equipped with the tools to take back home with you.
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Session 1: 7:30am-8:45am
SU1A: FLEX LIKE A BOSS (NEW) - Tanisha (Tani) Haggard
This total body strength class includes 8 blocks of work advancing each exercise from (easy, med, hard) to a final “Boss up “challenge testing your strength.The goal is to improve your muscular power and endurance with both light and heavy weights along with kettlebells and resistance bands.
SU1B: GET A GRIP! HEALTHY HANDS FOR STRENGTH AND LONGEVITY (NEW) - Dr. Emily Splichal, DPM, MS
Strong hands are just as important as strong feet. Join Naboso founder Dr. Emily as she guides you through a three-step program for healthy hands, focusing on strength, mobility, and sensory stimulation. You’ll leave with simple and innovative strategies to optimize client performance and function.
SU1C: STRENGTHEN & SUPPORT (NEW) - Jeff McMullen
Elevate Your Training Game: Transform your sessions with Stick Mobility. Use custom-designed training sticks for both group and small-group training. Enhance strength, joint range of motion, muscle activation, coordination, and body awareness across all fitness levels. Build a solid foundation from the ground up with our innovative Stick Mobility techniques.
SU1D: SOULfusion™ EXPERIENCE - Lindsey Coleman
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!
SU1F: 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.
SU1G: NAVIGATING NUTRITION OVERWHELM: FACT VS. FICTION (NEW) - Sohailla Digsby, RDN, LD
Are the bold claims of health headlines and the skimpy evidence of pseudoscience keeping you and your clients confused? In a world full of conflicting dietary advice, join our expert dietician to explore current nutrition myths. Empower yourself with evidence-based knowledge for informed choices in an increasingly complex nutritional landscape.
SU1H: EMPOWERING DISABILITY FITNESS VENTURES (NEW) - David Geslak
Those with autism & disabilities are often excluded from exercise programs due to lack of training among fitness professionals. With insightful training and evidence-based strategies, professionals & clubs are embracing this untapped opportunity. Working with this community will improve your income and will inspire you to help more with each successful outcome.
Session 2: 9:00am-10:15am
SU2A: BULLETPROOF YOUR FEET (NEW) - Dr. Emily Splichal, DPM, MS
With over 29 muscles in our feet, there are important daily steps we can take to ensure they stay strong and healthy. Join podiatrist and Naboso founder Dr. Emily as she explores her three pillars of healthy feet: awareness, strength, and recovery. Learn simple exercises and techniques that you can share with your clients and integrate into their daily routines.
SU2B: AGING BRAINS & BONES (NEW) - Melissa Layne, MEd
Discover the age-related changes that occur in the brain and bones, explore the causes behind these changes, and learn what we can do to slow the process. Experience a workout that includes activities targeting neuroplasticity and osteoporosis prevention. We’ll wrap up the session with two large group games to keep everyone laughing.
SU2C: LABLAST® FITNESS FOR ALL AGES (NEW) - Apy Figueroa & Donna Tomassi
LaBlast® Fitness for All Ages offers inclusive ballroom fitness programs that make staying active fun for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Enjoy the joy of dancing with cardio and strength training, set to various music genres, with no partner needed. Perfect for all, from young to old!
SU2D: FUNCTIONAL SOFT TISSUE: MOBILITY & STABILITY (NEW) - Michael Hughes
Restoration is an essential part of any fitness regimen, but it can be hard to get clients to buy into it. This is why we’ve created a simple integrated 3-part restoration group class that combines foam rolling, stretching, and moving and leaves clients feeling so good and rejuvenated.
SU2F: RIDE THE WAVE (NEW) - Cheri Kulp & Mac Carvalho
Exploding with choreo options, this workout led by our team of experts, takes you on a water experience like no other. Fresh combinations, expert cuing, new music and moves combine to leave you inspired and riding the wave of new combos. Leave with choreo notes perfect for your class revival Monday morning.
SU2G: KITCHEN MAKEOVER FOR FOOD LOVERS (NEW) - Sohailla Digsby, RDN, LD
Is your kitchen your happy place, or does it work against your goals? Join our fit-pro dietitian to learn what to stock in your fridge and pantry, which gadgets are must-haves, go-to recipes for active people, perfect snack-stashes, meal-prep tips, and practical kitchen rules to live by.
SU2H: FIT FOR BUSINESS: LEADING FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE - Sara Kooperman, JD
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!
Session 3: 10:45am-12:00pm
SU3A: HUSTLE & FLOW (NEW) - Tanisha (Tani) Haggard
This total body workout gives you the best of both worlds to improve your cardiovascular endurance and get those muscles pumping! Tone all muscle groups in a session that magically blends intense cardio bursts while focusing on slow motion strength exercises. Hustle up and enjoy the flow!
SU3B: LABLAST® CHAIR FITNESS: PULL UP A SEAT (NEW) - Apy Figueroa & Donna Tomassi
100% Dance, 100% Fitness and 100% Seated. A perfect balance of dance and fitness with little impact on the joints. Experience a diverse mix of famous ballroom dances set to your favorite music AND the ultimate core workout. No partner needed! You will learn to Jive, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Lindy Hop, Salsa & more…all from the comfort of your chair!
SU3C: BARRE HARD CORE - Tricia Madden
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.
SU3D: SOULBODY RESTORE (NEW) - Marissa Sylvester
Experience a recovery class that complements your group class offerings. SoulBody Restore gently warms the body with unique yoga flows, enhances mobility through dynamic stretching, and employs restorative techniques to release fascial tension, delivering a relaxed and centered feeling.
SU3F: WATER FIESTA: LATIN RHYTHMS FOR ACTIVE AGERS (NEW) - Zoraida (Zory) Sepulveda
Zest your Active Agers experience with Latin energy in every move under the water! Combine water fitness moves with dance steps inspired by Latin beats. This session promotes cardiovascular health, improves coordination, and enhances muscle tone, all in a low-impact aquatic environment. Experience the Joy of Movement with Water Fiesta!
SU3G: THRIVING DURING PERI/MENOPAUSE MADNESS (NEW) - Raina Childers-Richmond, MS, RDN, CHC
As a woman, ‘that time of life’ can be challenging. However, we are learning more about the physical and mental implications of hormonal changes with aging and how to address them. Discover strategies for managing symptoms through nutrition and lifestyle changes, whether for yourself or your clients. Let’s remove the taboo surrounding this topic!
SU3H: SYSTEMS THINKING FOR HEALTH & FITNESS (NEW) - Garrett Stangel, MA
Transform your fitness business with ‘Systems Thinking for Fitness Pros.’ Learn to implement big-picture strategies and develop a unified program that enhances client results while saving time. Perfect for current fitness professionals, this session will streamline your operations and maximize efficiency across your entire business.
Session 4: 12:15pm-1:30pm
SU4A: SPORT SCIENCE: UNLEASHING ATHLETIC POTENTIAL - Owen Clark
Discover cutting-edge techniques to elevate athletes’ performance. This session delves into elite training methods tailored for sport-specific athletes, ensuring you meet clients’ unique needs and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of athletics. Perfect for trainers aiming to maximize their clients’ potential.
SU4B: Athletic Aging (NEW) - Tricia Madden
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.
SU4C: KICKBOXING GROOVE - Tanisha (Tani) Haggard
Kickboxing with a twist and a little shake. In this class you will kick and punch your way through a fat blasting total body toning workout. The music will have you flowing through a non-stop workout with heart pumping dance jams.
SU4D: MOVE AND FLOW (NEW) - Yvonne Taylor
Yoga and Pilates are ever increasing in popularity and participation. Experience how to teach a class combining both with seamless flow from one exercise pose to another. Address and enjoy techniques and queuing tips for each discipline.
SU4F: AQUA ZEN (NEW) - Zoraida (Zory) Sepulveda
Aqua Zen combines yoga techniques and mindful breathing in a serene aquatic setting. This session is designed to improve flexibility, reduce stress, and promote an overall sense of well-being. With smooth, controlled movements and a focus on connecting breath with motion, you’ll achieve greater body awareness and mental relaxation. Breathe deeply and sigh: ‘Aqua-ahhhhh…
SU4G: THE GUT - SLEEP NETWORK EFFECT (NEW) - Melissa Layne, MEd
Uncover the hidden secrets of how sleep profoundly influences your gut microbiome and how your gut biome affects your slumber in this enlightening workshop. Delve into the intricate relationship between quality sleep and a thriving gut ecosystem. Gain practical insights into optimizing your sleep habits to promote gut health and vice versa for overall vitality.
SU4H: Monetize WORKPLACE STRATEGIES FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES (NEW) - April Griffith, MS
In this workshop, explore missed opportunities for collaboration between fitness professionals and businesses to enhance workplace wellness. Learn how to expand your reach, benefit from business partnerships, and implement a simple framework to kickstart wellness initiatives. Maximize your expertise and impact by partnering effectively with businesses.
