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SUNDAY SESSIONS
SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2024
(VIEW ONLY – MAY ONLY CHOOSE ONE PER TIMEBLOCK DURING REGISTRATION)
APPROX. 6 CREDIT HOURS: ACE | AEA | AFAA | ISSA | NAFC | NASM | FITNESSFEST
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FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 7:15 AM – 9:05 AM (GYM)
You don’t have to fit any box to be able to experience and rejoice in moving your body and dance. In fact, with this dance workout, you can build fitness, flexibility, and coordination, all while moving to the beat of funk-energetic Latin world music. Join Manuel and learn and experience his combinations of comfortable choreography with passionate performance. Your body will vibrate and rejoice while enjoying the sweet and satisfying freedom of moving and grooving.
Presented By: Manuel Velazquez
(GROUP FITNESS)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 7:15 AM – 9:05 AM (CONF. RM)
High-intensity functional training (HIFT) is a unique exercise training program that emphasizes functional, multi-joint movements that can be modified for all fitness levels to elicit superior muscle recruitment and fitness benefits. Come learn the physiology and metabolic effects of this new training modality. The highlights of this presentation are eight (8) creative HIFT workouts.
Presented By: Dr. Len Kravitz
(RESEARCH/LECTURE | NUTRITION | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | GROUP FITNESS)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 7:15 AM – 9:05 AM (CONF. RM)
Discover the secret thousands of instructors have known for over 30 years! The Fit Bodies team will immerse you in a guided meditation and sensory experience and show you how you can find yourself teaching and vacationing at over 80 luxury all-inclusive resorts across the Caribbean, Central & South America, and Asia with Fit Bodies!
Presented By: Siri Chilazi, Sponsored By Fit Bodies
(MIND/BODY | GROUP FITNESS | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 7:15 AM – 9:05 AM (F. STUDIO)
From dorsiflexion to plantarflexion, the ankle joint dictates how we load and transfer energy when we walk, run, or jump. Join functional podiatrist, Dr. Emily as she explores the ankle joint complex and some of the most common compensation patterns observed in the client. In this dynamic session, you’ll learn how to assess, mobilize, and improve ankle joint function.
Presented By: Dr. Emily Splichal, Sponsored By: Naboso
(PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | MIND/BODY | GROUP FITNESS)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 7:15 AM – 9:05 AM (CL RM. B)
In this workshop, fitness professionals will gain a deeper understanding of the gut’s impact on fitness, athletic performance, and overall health. They’ll learn practical strategies to support gut health, enhance nutrient absorption, and help clients achieve their fitness goals.
Presented By: Stephanie Kreun
(HOLISTIC WELLNESS | NUTRITION | RESEARCH/LECTURE | PERSONAL TRAINING | GROUP FITNESS | MIND/BODY
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 7:15 AM – 9:05 AM (CL RM. A, POOL)
Aquatic exercise not only affects our muscular-skeletal body system but also many of our other, not so-visual, body systems, which can make us stronger and healthier overall. You will learn how to apply and incorporate this knowledge to create the optimal aquatic program for your customers. We will be reviewing the body systems, laws of physics, and hydrodynamic principles to create an understanding of how the different body systems are influenced by this, which you enable you to create appropriate programming for people with different diagnoses and goals.
Presented By: Irene Pluim Mentz, Sponsored By: Aqua-Ohm
(AQUATIC FITNESS | GROUP FITNESS | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | ACTIVE AGING | RESEARCH/LECTURE)
FITNESSFEST 2024 EXPO BREAK & DEMO
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 9:05 AM – 9:50 AM (GYM – EXPO HALL, DEMO AT POOL)
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DEMO: The Aqua-Ohm is the ultimate piece of drag resistance equipment which can be used for arms and legs and a variety of applications and populations (pre- and post-rehab, athletes, elderly, injured, overweight and many more). Use it for isolated muscle strengthening, core stabilization, functional training, or overall conditioning. It can be used in group settings or 1-on-1, in deep or shallow water, and is capable to enhance just about any water exercise session. Get in the pool to test it out for yourself!
Presented By: Irene Pluim Mentz, Aqua-Ohm
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
10 OF THE STRONGEST MOVEMENTS TO IMPACT YOUR ROUTINE
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 9:50 AM – 11:40 AM (GYM)
It’s important for exercise professionals and health coaches to know which exercises activate muscles the most, as this can help us develop efficient and effective programs and classes. In this session, you will work up a sweat engaging in a circuit-based program (that you can take with you). Following the heart-pounding workout, we will break down each targeted group of muscles to explain the why behind these powerful moves.
Presented By: Michelle Leachman
(GROUP FITNESS | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | ACTIVE AGING)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 9:50 AM – 11:40 AM (CONF. RM)
This Barre workshop will bring to you a real focus on the four core muscle groups that dancers use while focusing just on them in regards to conditioning, correct aligned static and somatic stretching, and release work with props and different breathing approaches. Every single body can realign their bones for the most efficient muscle memory over time to do anything from functional to sport movement. Mary’s bonus; she brings a skeleton, and kinesiology coloring handout to you for that visual!
Presented By: Mary Heller
(MIND/BODY | GROUP FITNESS | SM. GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 9:50 AM – 11:40 AM (CONF. RM)
Exercise plays a key role in maintaining and/or restoring optimal thyroid function. Discover how exercise stimulates the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) through an increase in Human Growth Hormone (HGH) production and how you can help your clients heal through high-intensity exercise. Learn to utilize high intensity exercise modalities, such as blood flow restriction (BFR) training, in your programming.
Presented By: Dr. Mike DeBord, Sponsored By: B3 Sciences
(RESEARCH/LECTURE | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | GROUP FITNESS)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 9:50 AM – 11:40 AM (F. STUDIO)
Join Rene Brackney as we explore the deep fascial connections between the hips, shoulders, neck, and jaw. Learn how to release your tight neck and shoulders by releasing and re-aligning your body. This class will give you lots of hands-on techniques you can use in your next class.
Presented By: Rene Brackney
(MIND/BODY | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | GROUP FITNESS | ACTIVE AGING)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 9:50 AM – 11:40 AM (CL RM. B)
A step by step approach on how to work with individuals and class environments with people with disabilities and how to quickly adapt any exercise for them.
Presented By: Luke Rumbyrt
(ACTIVE AGING | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | GROUP FITNESS)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
(AQUA)
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 9:50 AM – 11:40 AM (POOL)
Enjoy a blended masterpiece with this cardio-yoga infused aqua workout with powerhouse duo, Janice Jaicks and MaryBeth Dziubinski! Start with an epic warm up and cardiovascular thriller with Janice. Then, let MaryBeth cool you down with Yoqua! This trademarked water yoga program blends the sciences of yoga with water relaxation principles for stress release, realignment of the spine and mind and muscle toning. Learn the “aqua salutation” and how to sequentially create a flow to balance your mental and physical well-being!
Presented By: Janice Jaicks & MaryBeth Dziubinski
(AQUATIC FITNESS | GROUP FITNESS | MIND/BODY)
FITNESSFEST 2024 LUNCH & EXPO BREAK
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM
Enjoy lunch on your own! Then, snag your FESTies & shop the expo! Meet & greet our FEST 2024 Exhibitors and find the latest in fitness, health, holistic wellness brands/products, AND apparel!
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 12:40 PM – 2:30 PM (GYM)
Taller. Younger. More flexible. Give your students the gift of a longer spine, trimmer, waist, and increased strength and mobility. This class will build on familiar exercises and offer new challenges that can improve every student immediately. Techniques will include how to use simple props to adjust for all abilities and fitness levels, and how to challenge your students without strain to their neck or lower back. Techniques are easy to learn and fun to teach. Your students will love the rapid results!
Presented By: Rene Brackney
(MIND/BODY | GROUP FITNESS | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | ACTIVE AGING)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 12:40 PM – 2:30 PM (CONF. RM)
SuperAgers are women and men in their 80s or older who have the mental and/or physical capabilities that are comparable to healthy middle-aged persons. In this fascinating lecture, Dr. Kravitz will identify ALL of the lifestyle behaviors that medical science has identified associated with this Unique group of people. Come learn how to defy the effects of aging.
Presented By: Dr. Len Kravitz
(RESEARCH/LECTURE | ACTIVE AGING | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | GROUP FITNESS)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 12:40 PM – 2:30 PM (CONF. RM)
Mind-body awareness is more complex than just kinesthetic and proprioceptive awareness. Research shows that we also have an emotional side to body awareness called interoception. Join Dr. Emily as she explores the emotional side of fascial fitness programs and how the emotional side of body awareness is actually linked to our myofascial system and makes up 80% of the peripheral nerves found in our fascia.
Presented By: Dr. Emily Splichal, Sponsored By: Naboso
(ACTIVE AGING | MIND/BODY | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | GROUP FITNESS | RESEARCH/LECTURE)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 12:40 PM – 2:30 PM (F. STUDIO)
YouTube is the second largest search engine but is usually someone’s last tool when growing their brand. Whether you’re working in a gym or own your own business, YouTube can be an excellent tool for building your audience and growing your business. This seminar will discuss how it can save time and money for growing your social media channels and discuss some of the YouTube basics for growth. This presentation will share analytics from Time 2 Train Fitness brands on YouTube.
Presented By: Tyler Valencia
(MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT | BUSINESS STRATEGIES | LECTURE | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | GROUP FITNESS)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
THE TRIAD OF SUCCESS: COLD, INTERVALS, FASTING
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 12:40 PM – 2:30 PM (CL RM. B)
Our body loves to be stimulated. By creating a safe and manageable stressful environment we can enhance not only our performance, but our recovery, immune system, and psychology. This seminar discusses the Triad of Shocking, cold emersion, interval training, and fasting and how these techniques can be used to enhance any wellness program. Understand how SHOCKing your body creates an environment of optimal performance. Learn how to implement your SHOCKing Triad Create simple programs where SHOCKing is advantageous.
Presented By: Mike Rickett
(RESEARCH/LECTURE | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING | NUTRITION)
FITNESSFEST 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH | 12:40 PM – 2:30 PM (POOL)
This combination of aqua fitness, balance, and yoga workshop provides an amazing low/no impact workout and a new approach to water fitness. Our feet are our only contact point between the body and ground. By training barefoot, the brain registers strength and stability through our feet, which provides a point of safety and optimal connection. By working with the small stabilizing muscles bones, tendons and fascia of the feet, it will provide flexibility and help to strengthen our ankles, core, and balance. The pool enhances the experience as it provides a safe environment to balance and workout in.
Presented By: Connie Lagerhausen
(AQUATIC FITNESS | GROUP FITNESS | PERSONAL TRAINING | SM. GROUP TRAINING)
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