Turn your fitness business trip into an extended vacation in beautiful, scenic Arizona. With pristine scenery, championship golfing, local spas, unlimited shopping and other fabulous food, nightlife and day-trips — you may not want to go home!
The desert boasts gorgeous weather year-round. So enjoy the sunshine, the relaxing climate, sun and blue skies of Arizona while you enjoy FitnessFest for your training, certification and education.
Traveling to the Phoenix-Metro/Scottsdale Area?
Sky Harbor Airport is your premier choice for flights in and out of the Phoenix-Metro/Scottsdale area. From this airport, grab a cab or a shuttle to our preferred hotel.
The Fairfield Inn Marriott – North Scottsdale is our preferred hotel for all FitnessFest Scottsdale conferences. Within walking distance to the conference venue, this hotel offers rooms to conference participants at $79/night for single or double occupancy (two double beds), complimentary breakfast each morning, and several other amenities you won’t want to pass up. Reservations should be made by calling(480)483-0042 and mentioning FitnessFest.
Traveling to the Tucson Area?
Tucson International Airport is your premier choice for flights in and out of the Tucson area. From this airport, grab a cab or a shuttle to our preferred hotel.
The Four Points Sheraton – University Plaza is our preferred hotel for all FitnessFest Tucson conferences. Approximately one mile from the conference venue, you can easily walk to your workshops each day. Rooms can be reserved for $105/night for single or double occupancy (two double beds). Mention FitnessFest when making reservations at(800)368-7764.

Connie Lagerhausen has been an aquatic fitness professional and swim instructor since 1978
Daniel Sawaya, BS, holds a degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Arizona.
Deborah Redder is the creator of the SilverSneakers® Group Exercise Program, a two-time recipient of ICAA’s Innovation Award for the SilverSneakers Fitness Program and 2008 winner of the Healthways ACE Award for Impact.
Donna Adler, BA, AEA, ATRIC, is the owner of Liquid Assets for Fitness. 

Kyria Sabin directs Fletcher Pilates® International and its affiliated professional Pilates teacher training program, The Ron Fletcher Program of Study®. 
Lorey Pro, MS Kinesiology & Recreation, has over 20 years of experience in the fitness field.
Margie Caldwell Cooper, BA. Rd., Aquatic Exercise Association Global Fitness Professional of the Year 2006.
Gabrielle Loomis Named after the great archangel, Gabrielle is a Messenger for our modern day world.
Keith Allen Kay has been on a spiritual path most of his life, always seeking to understand the mysteries of life.
Mary Bruce, is a senior student of Rod Stryker’s and a Level II Certified Teacher of Para Yoga and a 500 hr ERYT Yoga Alliance teacher.
Melissa Thornburg, BS, 200 RYT – Trauma Sensitive Yoga Instructor 





