Presented by Billie Wartenberg
“Pre-Hab so you don’t need to Re-Hab”. This class will help members improve mobility, sit, stand, reach & practice daily activities to enhance their quality of daily life. Pre-Hab will focus on key moments to improve strength, stability, balance, and more! Pre-Hab IS “Pre-Fab”!
TRANSFORMATIONAL TRAINING AFTER 40
Presented by Irene McCormick, MS, CSCS
New research and updated guidelines recommend strength training for women. Understanding the right intensity, including volumes, is critical. Gain insights from research including the importance of the SAID Principle (Specific, Adaptions, Imposed, Demands), Tri-Sets, Cluster Sets, and Single-Joint exercises in a transformational training program for women over 40.
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.
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!
BALANCE & STABILITY FOR ACTIVE AGERS
Presented by Ann Gilbert
Balance and gait deficits increase with age and are associated with the increased incidence of falls. Gait is a pattern of limb movements. Balance is maintaining one’s center of gravity. Both gait and balance rely on a complex interplay between the brain, nervous system, sensory organs, and musculoskeletal system. Review protocols to assess and increase strength in the active but aging client.
FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 50+
Presented by Amber Toole
Staying functional is a key component of living a full life. Learn techniques and programming for your 50+ clients that will provide a challenging workout that makes them strong, stable, and able to perform daily tasks with ease. Explore a variety of equipment that provide options for unique exercises perfect for PT and GX.
BALANCE & COORDINATION FOR ACTIVE AGERS
Presented by Manuel Velazquez
The active aging population grapples with an array of dysfunctions, affecting their capacity to remain steady. Improve balance and coordination and walk out of this session with at least ten movement patterns and a few extra games that are going to positively impact your clients gate stability, “action-reaction’ engagement, physical balance, and mental coordination.
HIIT THE POOL RUNNING
Presented by Ann Gilbert
Help your students resist and splash their way through the water with this science-based HIIT program. Study the benefits of high intensity interval training, practice new cueing and coaching techniques, and study with an aquatic master trainer who is determined to make teaching innovative, tumultuous and safe for all types of aqua participants. Get ready to HIIT the ground running and create your own aquatic programming sure to be a HIIT with your clients!