SCW CERTIFICATIONS
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• 23 career-boosting certifications
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You powered by SCW! Take your career to the next level and add new certifications to your fitness offerings! With options to add 3 brand-new trainings to your repertoire, this is the perfect time to set yourself head & shoulders above the rest. 23 nationally recognized & respected certifications covering group ex to nutrition and everything in between with CECs from SCW, ACE, AFAA, NASM, AEA & ACSM you know you’re in good hands.
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Choose any Live-Stream Certification for only $159. Add another for only $129 and a 3rd for just $99! New! For only $40 more you can add on the same Certification In-Person at any of our upcoming events!
Friday, May 19, 2023
Friday, May 19
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
As we all age, staying physically, mentally, and socially active is the key to maintaining quality of life. Cutting-edge research reveals there’s no one secret to aging well; but focusing on cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, flexibility, balance, and mental health we can slow the aging process. Discover ways to empower seniors, not just teach them. Group fitness instructors, trainers, and managers overseeing active aging programming will enjoy this one-day course that combines relevant research and proven practical approaches to training the bodies and brains of 50+ year-old participants. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUs: SCW (8.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (8.0), AEA (4.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM, (0.7).
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Friday, May 19
10am-7pm ET,
9am-6pm CT,
7am-4pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Experience the classical series of movements and modifications based on the timeless methods of Joseph Pilates in this Nationally Recognized Certification. Principles of core stabilization, optimal alignment, and Pilates matwork create the foundation for this intensive blend of theoretical and practical training. Learn proper execution, form, and technique of over 40 essential Pilates exercises. Modifications and variations are included to address common spinal dysfunction and postural imbalances. Leave with multiple levels of programming options and the skills necessary to teach a Pilates Mat Class as they apply to training all ages and abilities. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (8.0), ACE (0.8), ACSM (8.0), AEA (4.5), AFAA (8.0), NASM (0.8).
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Friday, May 19
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3:30pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Expand your reach as a Personal Trainer to attract and retain more clients with functional training. Discover and assess how to optimally train your muscles to work together and explore the training techniques that drive life, sport, and health. Improve human function and performance through this digestible, hands-on, practical course. Leave with a full list of new exercises and practical modifications including regressions and progressions that you can integrate today into your training programs. Grow your training business through this expert functional training course developing both your personal and small group offerings. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (7.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (7.0), AEA (8.0), AFAA (8.0), NASM (0.8).
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.
Friday, May 19
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Ready to take the next step to becoming a Yoga Instructor? Experience a comprehensive theoretical and practical approach to hands-on yoga instruction with this Nationally Recognized Certification. Learn different Hatha Yoga postures suitable for varying clientele – young or old, fit, or de-conditioned, competitive or recovering athlete. Understand the latest scientific research about yoga and discover a simple, systematic approach to program design and effective cueing techniques. Seasoned and novice participants leave confident and qualified to passionately lead a successful yoga class and yoga-inspired recovery & cool-down. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (8.0), ACE (0.8), ACSM (8.0), AEA (4.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7).
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Friday, May 19
12pm-6:30pm ET
11am-5:30pm CT
9am-3:30pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
This practical program provides participants with cutting-edge information on nutrition, hormones, and metabolism. In easily digestible terms, learn how each macronutrient operates within energy pathways and how digestive and reproductive hormones affect metabolism. The body’s adaptations to an incomplete diet and/or disease and the physiological consequences during various exercise regimes will be addressed during this session. This comprehensive certification also provides simple nutritional calculations and recommendations that Fitness Professionals can incorporate into a nutritional counseling session while remaining within the scope of practice. The course also has information pertaining to Nutritional Health History Forms with prescriptive dietary suggestions that can be used immediately. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (7.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (7.0), AEA (8.0), AFAA (8.0), NASM (0.8).
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Friday, May 19
12pm-6pm ET
11am-5pm CT
9am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
In this comprehensive course, learn to conduct and interpret key movement screens and implement a corrective exercise program to restore the body’s proper biological design. As exercise-related injuries continue to increase in fitness, it is time to revisit and understand the foundational concepts of movement, the relationship of stability and mobility throughout the kinetic chain, and how they function in exercise and movement. Discover how to effectively coach the five movement patterns to perform any exercise safely and effectively without the risk of injury. Acquire the skills of a movement specialist and a multitude of rehab exercises to keep your clients out of the doctor’s office. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (7.0), ACE (0.6), ACSM (7.0), AEA (6.5), AFAA (6.0), NASM (0.6).
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Friday, May 19
10am-2pm ET
9am-1pm CT
7am-11am PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention and/or limit daily living. According to the CDC some of the most common Chronic Diseases; heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. This course provides fitness professionals with the basic knowledge to understand the most prevalent chronic diseases, symptoms, causes, and treatment methods to work with this growing demographic safely and effectively. Learn valuable tools to improve client trust, decrease their pain, and increase quality of life. Level-up your career as a personal or group fitness professional with an in-depth knowledge of this afflicted demographic. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (4.0), ACE (0.4), ACSM (4.0), AEA (4.0), AFAA (4.0), NASM (0.4).
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.
Friday, May 19
12pm-6pm ET
11am-5pm CT
9am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
The landscape of the health and fitness industry has changed forever. So, how can you expand your current role and stay relevant in an industry you’re passionate about, serving a community you love? There is a need now more than ever for solid online life coaches. The great news is that, with the right education, guidance, structure and a talent for leadership, every trainer and instructor have the opportunity to become a successful life coach! In this certification, you learn what life coaching really is, the categories it encompasses, and how to create a strong foundation for serving your clients. Discover various pathways for delivering your coaching and how to create an authentic brand that will attract your ideal clients. If you’re
feeling called to make a bigger difference in the world, here’s your chance! Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (7.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (7.0), AEA (7.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7).
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Saturday, May 20
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
The S.E.A.T. Fitness Certification (Supported Exercise for Ageless Training) is the perfect program for Active Aging and Specialty Format Instructors to take their chair classes to the next level. This comprehensive training includes an effective analysis of the aging process addressing the physiology, kinesiology, and specific needs of students requiring extra support. Use a chair as your base and incorporate sitting, standing, and supported moves needed to enhance your group dynamic teaching skills. Verbal and visual cueing techniques, inspirational and effective memory-improvement strategies, and active aging principles are all included. The live full-day practical training utilizes choreography routines to enhance your class sequencing, musical phrasing, teaching skills, and choreography development. Both expert and novice group exercise and small group instructors benefit from S.E.A.T. Fitness through class structure design, routine creation, and leadership development. Leave with a demographically diverse program you can teach to anyone, including active agers, rehab patients, overweight or special-needs participants. Certification includes practical training, a comprehensive manual, downloadable choreography video, music, educational materials, flash cards, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (7.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (7.0), AEA (7.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7).
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Saturday, May 20
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
This Nationally Recognized Personal Training Certification will use research-based exercise science to set you apart in the industry and start you on the path to a rewarding career. Combine lecture and activity to address academic foundations, training principles, and hands-on program design. Acquire the necessary skill sets and critical knowledge to guide and inspire individuals to achieve their health, fitness, and performance goals. Explore the essentials of exercise physiology and kinesiology, health-risk assessment, physical evaluations, programming alternatives for cardio, strength and flexibility advancement, and an introduction to facilitating behavior change in addition to basic business and marketing skills in this full-day
course. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (8.0), ACSM (8.0), AEA (4.0).
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.
Saturday, May 20
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
This WATERinMOTION® Certification is the perfect program for aqua instructors to take their classes to the next level. This comprehensive training includes an effective five-part preparatory online course addressing the principles of water exercise, the WATERinMOTION® RIPPLE teaching method, verbal and visual cueing techniques, deck teaching skills, and active aging principles. The live full-day practical training utilizes choreography routines to enhance your class sequencing, musical phrasing, teaching skills, and choreography development. Free-style instructors benefit from WATERinMOTION® through class structure design, routine creation, and leadership development. Leave certified in WATERinMOTION® Original program and WATERinMOTION® Platinum (older adult) program, as well as the new WATERinMOTION® Strength program. Finish with the skills to teach your best class, every class! Certification includes a FREE online 5-part course, downloadable choreography video, one-hour music CD, educational materials, choreography booklet, flash cards, memorization notes, and optional Video Assessment ($300 value).
CEC/CEUS: SCW (7.0), ACE (0.9), ACSM (7.0), AEA (8.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7).
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.
Saturday, May 20
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
This is an introductory course to Symmetry’s patented system of corrective exercises. Learn over 120 families of corrective exercises to help your clients improve their posture, reduce pain, and increase functional performance in-between your training sessions. In this course, you will learn:
• The Planes of Motion and which exercises correct which misalignments.
• Extensive knowledge on 120+ corrective exercise families
• Using basic tools to improve corrective exercise results.
• Using the AlignSmart ™ Technology app to empower your clients to do corrective exercises at home.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (12.0), ACE (2.2), ACSM (12.0), NASM (1.4)
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.
Saturday, May 20
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Have you always wanted to be a group fitness instructor? Look no further and leave this Nationally Recognized Certification with confidence in your ability to demonstrate impactful teaching skills and successfully lead a group fitness class. Learn proper class sequencing, warm-up progressions, musical phrasing, effective cueing techniques, choreography development, and all the practical skills required to deliver your best class, every class. Understand group cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and flexibility training techniques and how they can be implemented in different class settings. The balance of theoretical and practical training makes this cutting-edge Group Exercise Certification perfect to prepare
you for the newest variety of fitness programming, including Hi/Lo impact cardiovascular training, muscle conditioning and sculpting, HIIT programming, and more. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (8.0), ACSM (8.0), AEA (4.5), AFAA (8.0), NASM (0.8).
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.
Saturday, May 20
1pm-5pm ET
12pm-4pm CT
10am-2pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Whether you are a fitness professional or simply an individual who is interested in understanding meditation, this certification will offer methods that you can share with clients, apply when teaching classes or use them for your own practice. Learn the background to traditional tenets of Eastern meditation from principles to prana to practices. Fuse theory and practical meditation techniques to gain a deeper sense of self and consciousness. Learn mindful skills that gradually progress with the potential to develop into a lifelong practice for yourself and others. Movement enhances our physical body; meditation improves our mental and emotional states. This vibrant program is suitable for any Fitness Professional with no experience required. Acquire new skills to start your own meditation class or simply implement aspects of meditation into your current recovery programs. Strengthen your emotional balance, stimulate clearer thinking, and enhance your personal and professional creativity with this course that encourages deeper sleep, reduced anxiety and increased self-confidence. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (4.0), ACE (0.4), ACSM (4.0), AEA (4.0), AFAA (4.0), NASM (0.4),
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Saturday, May 20
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
This newly developed Aquatic Personal Training Certification is your ideal choice to take your aquatic training to the next level. Combine lecture and activity to address theoretical foundations, training principles, and hands-on program design. Acquire the necessary skill sets and critical knowledge to train clients 1 on 1 with low-impact aquatic options. Explore the essentials of exercise physiology and kinesiology, theories of water and how they apply to movement, health-risk assessment, physical evaluations, programming alternatives for cardio, strength, and flexibility advancement. Experience an introduction to facilitating behavior change in addition to basic business and marketing skills in this full-day course. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (8.0)
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Saturday, May 20
10am-2:30pm ET
9am-1:30pm CT
7am-11:30am PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Includes a FREE set of Jetti Fitness Poles! $64 value!
This course provides everything needed to teach both group classes and personal training sessions.
using the new, affordable Jetti Fitness Poles. Foundational movements, training styles, class design, safety progressions, and appropriate correction techniques are all addressed. Upon completion, instructors and trainers will have the skills to lead a Jetti class, outdoors or indoors, to participants of all ages and conditioning levels. Leave with the ability to be your own boss or integrate this program into your facility. If you select this training, please send us your desired pole size based on the sizing below and email us at: [email protected]
Petite (Your height 5′ to 5′ 3″)
Medium (Your height 5′ 4 “to 5′ 6”)
Tall (Your height 5′ 7″ to 5′ 10″)
Extra Tall (Your height 5′ 11″ to 6′ 2″)
CEC/CEUS: SCW (4.0), ACE (0.4), AFAA (4.0), NASM (0.4)
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Sunday, May 21
10am-4pm ET
9am-3pm CT
7am-1pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Recovery has come to the forefront of training programs because of its powerful role in performance, pain reduction, and injury prevention. Leave this certification with the ability to obtain and retain more clients who will work out more often with you as the recovery expert. This certification examines the current research and applies physiology of foam rolling before, during, and after a workout. Examine the effects of rolling versus self-myofascial release, and we will review current research and the application of other rolling tools and techniques. Learn to breathe, relax, roll, and adapt the ready-to-use rolling protocols to create a customized recovery class. This certification includes a coaching module using techniques that include program-design to offer a systematic approach when leading group recovery classes. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (6.0), AFAA (6.0), ACE (0.4), NASM (0.6), AEA (2.0), ACSM (6.0).
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Sunday, May 21
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Tai Chi (Taiji) is one of the oldest forms of organized exercise in the world. This course is an introduction to the essentials of Tai Chi for fitness instructors. In it you will learn a basic repertoire of traditional movements and how these exercises develop stability, mobility, and strength in a beautiful “moving meditation Learn exercises from Qi Gong, which can be done in any order, at any time of the day and without equipment. These exercises are also known as the age-old Yang Short Form of T’ai Chi. Understand eight essential principles and apply them to movement, along with traditional T’ai Chi breathing guidelines. Teach your clients to feel more invigorated, more energized, and more balanced from this natural choreographic flow of wellness. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (8.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (8.0), AEA (7.0), AFFA (8.0), NASM (0.8).
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.
Sunday, May 21
10am-4pm ET
9am-3pm CT
7am-1pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Drawing on over 100 years of combined expertise in the aquatic fitness industry, this comprehensive Nationally Recognized Certification serves as an essential first step into the field of teaching water exercise. Learn the benefits of aquatic exercise and gain practical skill proficiency in the unique environment of water. The principles of aquatic training, as they apply to general anatomy, kinesiology, water depth, movement planes, cueing skills, musicality, and special population adaptations, are thoroughly addressed. Professionalism, leadership skills, and legal considerations are reinforced. Experience on-site coaching and one-on-one assessment of teaching skills to successfully develop and deliver effective water programming. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
SCW (8.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (8.0), AEA (9.0), AFAA (8.0), NASM (0.8).
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.
Sunday, May 21
10am-2pm ET
9am-1pm CT
7am-11am PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Dive into the hottest up-and-coming trend! Bring the extremely popular Barre format to the pool with this comprehensive certification, which uses a noodle as a ballet barre for stability. Learn how ballet-inspired movements and gentle resistance can strengthen arms, legs, and especially core. Experience isometric movements that will tone every muscle in the body. Explore long lever movements to lengthen, strengthen, and improve your range of motion. Leave with innovative programming that will allow you to creatively plan multiple Aqua Barre workouts appropriate for all levels of fitness. Leave with the confidence to effectively lead an Aqua Barre Class for any facility! Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (6.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (6.0), AEA (6.0), AFAA (6.0), NASM (0.6).
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Sunday, May 21
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
In this highly renowned SCW Certification, learn practical and safe techniques, plans and programs to provide sound nutritional coaching to guide your clients to reach their goals. Review your scope of practice and examine what can and should be discussed with clients to forge a strong, practical, and healthy Client-Coach relationship. Review the foundations of nutrition and metabolism and educate your clients about the principles of quality nutrition programs through Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and weight loss calculations. Examine the three most controversial food label concepts. Analyze organic, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and food additives in a comprehensive yet usable fashion. Leave this certification confident and competent to coach your clients to long-term habitual success. Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (7.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (7.0), AEA (7.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7).
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Sunday, May 21
10am-2pm ET
9am-1pm CT
7am-11am PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Falling, at any age, can cause serious problems such as fractures, bruises, joint damage, concussions, and more. As fitness professionals, we often focus on improving muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, but fail to teach our clients how to identify potential fall risks around the house and beyond or how to react and recover from a fall? This course provides fitness professionals with the knowledge to help clients reduce the risk for falls through various fall prevention best-practices, techniques, exercises and more. Learn to identify and implement assessments to test balance. Understand how to develop a clear baseline to serve as the foundation of a safe and effective fall prevention exercise program. This course is the first step to helping your clients reduce falls and live independently! Certification includes practical training, comprehensive manual, and online examination.
CEC/CEUS: SCW (4.0), ACE (0.4), NASM (0.4), AFAA (4.0)
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.
Sunday, May 21
10am-6pm ET
9am-5pm CT
7am-3pm PT
As low as $99 (Norm. $259)
Fitness-focused with yoga undertones, WARRIOR Rhythm™ increases strength, flexibility, and balance. It’s yoga + weights + HIIT + mindfulness rolled into one insanely rhythmic experience! Get ready to unleash your inner wild thing!
In this 8-hour certification event expect to:
• Actively participate in engaging lectures
• Experience a class.
• Visit the science & sequencing.
• Practice form & technique
• Explore cueing & musicality
• Connect to our supportive WARRIOR community.
• Fall madly in love with WARRIOR Rhythm and gain the confidence & inspiration to teach it!
CEC/CEUS: SCW (8.0), ACE (0.8), AFAA (8.0), NASM (0.8), Yoga Alliance (8.0), CanFitPro (4.0)
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If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE. 
KELI ROBERTS
JEFF HOWARD
IRENE MCCORMICK
ANN GILBERT
ABBIE APPEL
AMBER TOOLE
CHRISTINE CONTI
JOSHUA CRADDOCK
MELISSA LAYNE
KIMBERLY SPREEN-GLICK
MANUEL VELAZQUEZ
CHERI KULP
ROSIE MALAGHAN
BILLIE WARTENBERG
GIOVANNI ROSELLI
KELI ROBERTS
Keli Roberts was named IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the Year award, awarded the SCW Best Female Presenter, Lifetime Achievement OBOW Award, and was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. She was also honored as Presenter of the Year, as well as the Inspiration Award winner for Empower! Conventions. Keli is an ACSM EP, ACE Senior Fitness Specialist and is FAI CPT Certified. She is an SCW Faculty Member, a Schwinn® Senior Master Trainer, and a Ryka Ambassador.
JEFF HOWARD
Jeff Howard has a degree in kinesiology, is a beloved international fitness presenter, SCW Faculty Member, and successful entrepreneur. As a highly sought-after fitness consultant, Jeff has managed several facilities in the USA and abroad including Equinox in Chicago. He has been featured in numerous fitness videos and is a world-renowned celebrity trainer, appearing on several national TV shows, including Bravo’s popular Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Jeff owns and operates “Jeff Howard’s Athlete’s Club”, a successful fitness streaming channel, as well as “Jeff Howard Fitness”, a fitness studio and Personal Training Center in Louisville, KY.
IRENE McCORMICK, MS, CSCS
Irene McCormick, MS, CSCS has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and is an award-winning fitness professional, a published author, a keynote speaker, and a university lecturer. Currently the Regional Director of Group Exercise for Genesis Health Clubs in Iowa, Irene is a Master Trainer for Savvier Fitness, and the former National Group Ex Director of OrangeTheory. As an IDEA Instructor of the year, Irene is a former TRX Master trainer, and focuses her virtual Fit Workouts w/Irene where she exclusively trains women over 40.
ELLEN de WERD
Ellen de Werd is a 22-year, fitness industry veteran. She is the founder of WARRIOR Rhythm™ and WARRIOR Strength™and co-creator of WARRIOR Combat ™. Prior to the launch of the WARRIOR Instructor Academy, Ellen garnered national attention as a presenter and educator for Beachbody. In 2021 her WARRIOR formats spread internationally to 10 countries. She re-entered the conference scene, taking the nation by storm. Ellen is the Fitness Director at the Downtown Athletic Club and a Lululemon Ambassador in Eugene.
ANN GILBERT
Ann Gilbert is the fitness industry’s premiere educator on exercise and aging. A successful owner and operator of Shapes Fitness for Women, she oversees over 50 Personal Trainers and Group Fitness professionals, coordinating extremely successful fee-based small group training programs including functional training for the older adult involving strength, balance, coordination and independence. As an ACE / IHRSA Personal Trainer of the Year, Ann is a featured, sought-after and popular speaker at IHRSA, FBA- Succeed, Club Industry, SCW MANIA®, and IAFC Conventions. Ann is an industry leader and education expert helping to develop and teach the following SCW Certifications: Active Aging, Aquatic Exercise, Group Fitness, WATERinMOTION®, and S.E.A.T. (Supported Exercise for Ageless Training.).
ABBIE APPEL
Abbie Appel is a recreational therapist and the owner of AbbieFit Consulting. As a fitness education specialist, she collaborates with organizations including YMCA, Crunch, and Equinox. She is an author and program developer who created the SCW Pilates, SCW Barre Education Certification, and the new SCW Stretching & Flexibility Certification. She also contributed to the ACSM Group Exercise Manual and Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certification Manual. Abbie is an acclaimed presenter for ACSM, IDEA, IHRSA and SCW, among others. She delivers fitness education for world-class brands including Nautilus, Schwinn and TRX. Abbie was awarded SCW Fitness Presenter of the Year.
PATRICK MUMMY
Patrick earned a baseball scholarship to San Diego State University & graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training. He founded Symmetry for Health & was awarded a patent on a measurable system for postural assessment and corrective exercise – AlignSmart Technology. Patrick has written three books, the latest – “The Physics of Pain; becoming Pain-Free”. He has spoken on the subject of postural assessment at multiple conferences & corporations.
AMBER TOOLE
Amber Toole is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Health from Georgia Southern University. She has 30 years of experience in the Fitness Industry and loves to share her expertise with other Fitness Professionals. It is her life’s mission to spread the truth about fitness and nutrition through education. She is the owner of The Training Toole – a Fitness and Nutrition Studio in Ocala, Florida, an SCW Educator and Fit Pro Mentor.
MELISSA LAYNE, MEd
Melissa is a Kinesiology Department Faculty Member at the University of North Georgia. She has been a well-respected and well-loved fitness and nutrition leader for over 35 years. Having created the SCW Nutrition Coaching for Fitness Professionals Certification, the SCW Nutrition, Hormones & Metabolism Certification, and contributed to the SCW Active Aging Certification, Melissa has consistently sold-out educational seminars. Melissa holds a Masters of Education in Exercise Science, a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and an Associates degree in Medical Terminology.
CHRISTINE CONTI, MEd
Christine Conti, holding a Master’s Degree in Education, is a best-selling author, international chronic disease and fitness educator, motivational speaker, podcaster, and ultra-endurance athlete. She has spent over two decades researching alongside leading doctors, exercise scientists, and nutritionists to prevent and battle disease through healthy lifestyles. Her signature book, SPLIT-SECOND COURAGE, was released in 2022.
CARRIE BOYLE
Carrie is a fitness professional with an extensive background in both movement and the business behind exercise programming. She holds certifications as a NASM Personal Trainer and CES, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and a CrossFit L1 Trainer. Carrie worked as a National Field Trainer with the SilverSneakers and currently runs a personal training business in Buffalo NY. She is a Coach with 99Walks, and leads the National Instructor Training program for Jetti Fitness.
JOSHUA CRADDOCK
Joshua Craddock holds dual degrees in Exercise Science and Sport Studies. He has been in the health, fitness, and wellness industry teaching movement and mindfulness for 23 years. Joshua has extensive experience as a yoga, qigong, and meditation teacher training. He has also had extensive experience as a strength and conditioning coach for young athletes Joshua has done it all including being a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, martial arts teacher, boxing instructor, running coach, facility manager, and fitness educator.
KIMBERLY SPREEN-GLICK
Kimberly has been a leader in the fitness industry for over 25 years, presenting workshops on fitness, yoga, wellness, leadership, and personal growth at conferences around the world. She was the group fitness director for Lifetime Fitness for over 10 years and was the IDEA Program Director of the Year. Kimberly stepped away from her corporate role to create The Inspired Life University which she focuses on helping fitness professionals elevate their careers and become wellness leaders.
MANUEL VELAZQUEZ
Manuel Velazquez is a WATERInMOTION® Platinum program choreographer and the Faculty Leader of the SCW Yoga 1 & 2 Certifications, as well as the SCW Tai Chi Certification. With over two decades of experience in the fitness industry, Manuel has been recognized as “All Around International Presenter of the Year”. He is also an RYT-200 Yoga certified instructor and is the Head Instructor at Rancho La Puerta Resort & Spa in Tecate, Mexico (outside of San Diego).
CHERI KULP
Cheri Kulp has been a certified fitness professional for over three decades. She holds a degree in Special Education and is the Co-Founder of the successful aqua dumbbell program, WATERinMOTION® Strength. Cheri is currently the choreographer for WATERinMOTION® Original and a marathoner, triathlete, and winner of two national bodybuilding competitions. Cheri has starred in over 100 Fit Pro videos and shares her vast experience and passion for teaching by presenting at SCW MANIA® conferences nationwide. She holds certifications in numerous land-based and aqua programs, including AEA, NASM, WATERinMOTION®, ARC, and Les Mills.
ROSIE MALAGHAN, MS, ERTY-200
Rosie has almost 20 years of experience teaching and counseling, both virtually and live, all aspects of fitness, yoga, leadership, and organizational development. She holds a Master of Science degree in Human Development and served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Rhode Island. She is an ERYT and C-RYT, ACE CPT, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. She holds several SCW certifications from Group Ex to Personal Training and Aquatics. Rosie currently serves on the Fitness Team at Trilogy Orlando, an active aging community in central Florida.
BILLIE WARTENBERG
Billie has over 28 years of experience in the fitness industry and is currently the Fitness and Wellness Director at the Trilogy Resort 55+ Community and Resort in Orlando, FL. Managing almost 100 sessions per week focused on healthy active aging, Billie has authored the SCW Aqua Barre certification and is also a master trainer for SCW’s WATERinMOTION(r) and S.E.A.T. (Supported Exercise for Ageless Training) programs. Drawing on her experience as a former competitive cheerleader, Billie brings high energy, enthusiasm, and encouragement to everything she does.
GIOVANNI ROSELLI, MS
Giovanni, holding a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, has been a mainstay on the SCW circuit for the past 4 years. He was voted SCW Fitness’ 2020 Best Male Presenter, is a highly sought-after personal trainer, and is also a Master Instructor for both the Institute of Motion and ViPR PRO. He has a lengthy history creating content for companies such as Nike, 24 Hour Fitness, and Equinox where he won the Educational Excellence by A Trainer Award and was nominated for Group Fitness Program of The Year. He specializes in orthopedic imbalances, pain management, and enhancing quality of life for the 55+ community.
SCW Certifications are Reliable, Respected, and Recognized!
SCW Fitness Education offers a variety of affordable certifications that range from primary certs such as Group Exercise, Personal Training and Aqua to Specialty Courses including Barre, Yoga, Aging and Meditation. They include detailed manuals, fully automated testing procedures, and certificates suitable for framing. Each course is authored and led by a professional with a graduate degree who has over 20 years of practical fitness field experience and includes CECs from ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, AEA, SCW and more.
