ARM CANDY

Presented by Abbie Appel

Whether you go heavy or light, overloading the muscles of your upper body is key to experiencing improved strength, movement quality, and the aesthetics your classes and clients desire. Review techniques to challenge your upper body in all directions and all positions. Understand how training your upper body can help you reach total body goals faster.

ACTIVE AGERS FROM THE GROUND UP!

Presented by Manuel Velazquez

Work every joint and muscle from the Ground Up! Learn functional self-myofascial-release techniques and appropriate applications for maintaining and regaining range of motion, strength, balance, and proprioceptive skills allowing clients to lead an active lifestyle. Discuss the limitations faced by older adults and appropriate modifications. Improve functional mobility and dynamic flexibility without compromising safety and effectiveness.

ESSENTIALS OF PROPER SHOULDER MECHANICS

Presented by Fabio Comana, MA, MS
The thoracic spine and scapulohumeral region represent most movement in the upper extremity, but they are prone to postural misalignment, and injury. This session discusses kinesiological patterns of these regions to understand functional movement. Identify proper-dysfunctional movements and implement corrective exercise techniques to prevent injury and improve movement efficiency.

MOBILITY, FASCIA & THE ACTIVE AGER

Presented by Irene McCormick, MS, CSCS
As we age, joint range of motion is lost affecting the ability to move our joints correctly and our bodies freely. Learn simple fascia-focused techniques to increase joint range of motion, decrease edema, support positional awareness, and improve balance. Examine percussive recovery tools, foam rollers, and textured balls to perform quick releases for our clients.

THE AGING BRAIN

Presented by Melissa Layne, MEd
Starting in our 40’s, the brain begins age-related changes. In this lecture and movement session, we will explore the latest research about why mental decline happens and what we can do, both in and out of the fitness arena, to slow this decline.

STRENGTH THROUGH THE AGES

Presented by Abbie Appel

Strengthen your body at any age! This workout is strategically designed for 40, 50, 60 and beyond demographics. With a focus on the fitness needs of active agers including muscular strength, endurance, coordination and balance, enjoy rhythmic and timed-based movements with high energy music. Learn a program design system that you can use on Monday morning!

SMR: FUNCTIONAL FASCIA TECHNIQUES

Presented by Andrew Gavigan
Learn techniques and up-to-date theories on Self Myofascial Release using multiple tools like foam rollers and massage balls. Experience these new techniques yourself then take them home to your clientele where you can apply to personal training, small groups recovery sessions, or large group x warm ups.

BY ANY STRETCH

Presented by Abbie Appel

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.

TOTAL BODY SHAPING

Presented by Sheldon McBee

Old school meets new school! Studios all over the world are creating brilliant programs that feature a combination of functional training, strength training, circuits, metabolic conditioning, yoga, and more. Experience a successful class that focuses on bodybuilding principles designed to develop and shape muscle. Leave this workout with inspiring and effective programming ideas.

LEVEL UP YOUR STRENGTH CLASSES!

Presented by Gail Bannister-Munn

Challenge your members with a combination of strength movement patterns at every age. This class is perfect for anyone trying to improve their fitness and health no matter what their experience. Beginners can work at their level; intermediate and advanced students will be pushed to their limit by this full-body workout.