Instructor Workshops

GROUP EXERCISE: 101

This interactive workshop is ideal for new and seasoned Group Fitness Instructors. Learn the latest research and guidelines pertaining to group fitness instruction and how to create an atmosphere that is fun and enjoyable, yet safe and effective. Discover how exercise selection, evaluation and modification play an important role when designing your classes, and why teaching “smarter” rather than “harder” is a key component to successful classes. Learn the importance of muscle balance, cross-training and injury prevention. Enhance your instructional techniques, lead with confidence and excel to your next level as a Group Fitness Instructor!

Learning Objectives:

1. Discover the role and characteristics of a successful Group Fitness Instructor.

2. Open your mind to creativity and craft fun, inspirational classes that excite people and get them coming back for more!

3. Review the latest group fitness instruction guidelines and recommendations pertaining to class design, cueing methods, music theory, and exercise selection to ensure your classes are safe, effective and appropriate for all-level students.

4. Lead with confidence and enhance your instructional skills and techniques to create classes that are engaging and provide results.

Duration:

Workshop:  8-hours

Conference session:  90-minutes to 3-hours

Approved NASM and AFAA CEC Provider

 

 

AFAA’s 5-STAR GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TIPS

Teach like a Pro!  This workshop introduces “10 Powerful Tools” to successful group fitness instruction:  1) Leadership, 2) Motivation, 3) Preparation, 4) Class Design, 5) Cueing, 6) Movement, 7) Creativity, 8) Music, 9) Safety, and 10) Effectiveness. Learn creative class formatting to accommodate all fitness levels and the role and characteristics of a top fitness leader. Explore a variety of movement options and uncover the secret to developing creative choreography. Discover how to avoid overtraining, overcome roadblocks and the importance of cross-training. Make your class more than a workout, make it an experience that is unforgettable!

Learning Objectives:

1. Discover “10 Powerful Tools” to successful classes and how to use these tools to attract new members and keep existing members coming back for more.

2. Open your mind to creativity and expand your choreography base by exploring a variety of movement options and choreography building methods.

3. Learn how to pick and choose exercises that are safe, target all major muscles and provide results people are looking for.

4. Assess the four instructor styles and discover how to grow with each style.

Duration:

Workshop:  8-hours

Conference session:  90-minutes to 3-hours

Approved NASM and AFAA CEC Provider

 

SENIOR FIT & FUN

The older adult population is growing rapidly worldwide. As the baby boomers live longer, the need for specialty programs, such as Senior Fitness, will continue to rise. This program features a variety of cardio training options, the latest research and guidelines pertaining to strength and resistance training and creative flexibility techniques specifically designed for the older adult population. Participants will determine the most appropriate and effective methods for training the aging population while exploring a variety of fun and exciting activities that energize the mind and body. Experience unique brain activities to keep our older adults, young and fit.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explore a variety of exercises and activities specifically designed for the aging population.

2. Assess industry exercise standards and FITT guidelines as they relate to older adults.

3. Discover how to create a well-balanced class with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory, strength, and flexibility training, in addition to balance, agility and mobility techniques.

4. Experience unique brain activities and discover how they relate to cognitive function.

Duration:

Workshop:  8-hours

Conference session:  90-minutes to 3-hours

Approved NASM and AFAA CEC Provider

 

YOUTH FITNESS – FIT-4-KIDS

Having fun is the key to a successful youth fitness program. This workshop is filled with games, activities and tangible teaching tips for children of all ages and stages. Explore innovative techniques to reach the youth market and discover how to change the sedentary lifestyle of our youths by teaching them the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and the benefits of exercise. Learn how to design safe and effective exercise programs for children ages 3-18 years. This workshop is ideal for group fitness instructors and personal trainers, as it includes total body training recommendations for young athletes to reach their full potential and enhance sports performance.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discover the role and responsibilities of a Youth Fitness Leader and how to market your services.

2. Learn how to design safe and effective group exercise classes with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory, strength/resistance and flexibility training for children ages 3-18 years.

3. Assess youth fitness guidelines, recommendations and testing norms.

4. Experience a variety of activities and games suitable for children and develop skills to motivate children while educating them.

5.  Review growth and development issues, psychological considerations, common childhood diseases, injury prevention, exercise danger signs, and discipline and control recommendations.

Duration:

Workshop:  8-hours

Conference session:  90-minutes to 3-hours

Approved NASM and AFAA CEC Provider

 

PRESSURE POINT – MUSCLE REJUVENATION

This advanced-level therapeutic training introduces the next generation in optimal health and wellness. Discover how to combine myofascial release, pressure point therapy, Thai partner yoga and relaxation techniques utilizing therapeutic balls and bands to relax and stimulate achy, tight muscles, improve circulation, release toxins and relieve pain. With a focus on improving performance, this method will reduce inflammation and eliminate muscle tension and soreness throughout the entire body. Experience a variety of exercises and stretches that target the major muscles. This program is ideal for Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors, Wellness Coaches, Sports and Athletic Trainers, Yoga Instructors and fitness enthusiasts.

Learning Objectives:

1. Experience an all new concept to incorporate into your personal training sessions and group fitness classes.

2. Explore a variety of therapeutic exercises that improve athletic performance and alleviate headaches, neck and back pain and muscular soreness.

3. Assess and evaluate stretching techniques; including static, dynamic and PNF to increase flexibility, range of motion and joint mobility.

4.  Discover mind-body techniques to reduce physical, mental and emotional stress and promote relaxation.

5.  Learn the importance of improving circulation and reducing inflammation by stimulating muscles and reducing toxic build-up.

6.  Review nutritional guidelines for healthy fascia, reducing inflammation and releasing toxic build-up in the body.

Duration:

Workshop:  8-hours

Conference session:  90-minutes to 3-hours

Approved NASM and AFAA CEC Provider

 

YOGA BURN & FIRM

Yoga Burn & Firm, also known as the “Dancer’s workout”, brings a new concept to mind-body fitness. This unique fusion of yoga flow and dance-based toning exercises is ideal for exercise enthusiasts seeking a fat burning “cardio” workout yet reaping the benefits of yoga. This energizing workout will trim, tone and tighten every muscle in your body while enhancing balance, strength, stabilization and flexibility through dynamic movement choreographed to music. Guaranteed to burn calories and reshape your body!

Learning Objectives:

1. Experience a dynamic progressive format that will challenge your foundation as well as your muscles.

2. Tone and shape your body through mind-body connection combined with grace and fluidity.

3. Discover how to create a safe and effective yoga class with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory, strength and flexibility training.

4. Learn an energetic series of Pilates, Yoga and Dance Therapy exercises that flow naturally and is appropriate for all-level participants.

Duration:

Workshop:  8-hours

Conference session:  90-minutes to 3-hours

Approved NASM and AFAA CEC Provider

 

THE POWER OF YOGA (HEALING AND ENERGY)

Relax, restore and rejuvenate as you experience a unique series of yoga poses that flow fluidly to accommodate participants of all levels. This unique journey combines the best of both worlds, “active” and “restorative” yoga, a perfect blend of poses that activate the seven energy centers, “Chakras”, and balance the body both physically and mentally. Discover the many healing benefits of yoga and how the power of yoga can change your life 24-hours per day, seven days per week. Increase strength and flexibility, calm the mind, lift the spirit, and enhance the feeling of well-being for life.

Learning Objectives:

1. Experience a series of active and restorative yoga asanas that flow rhythmically and naturally.

2. Discover how to activate each of the seven energy centers (chakras), and assess the purpose, qualities and benefits associated with each Chakra.

3. Learn the history and foundation of yoga and discover the many different yoga styles and the similarities and differences between each style.

4. Understand the importance of flexibility, strength, stabilization, balance and body awareness and how to incorporate each component into your yoga class.

Duration:

Workshop:  8-hours

Conference session:  90-minutes to 3-hours

Approved NASM and AFAA CEC Provider

 

FITNESS TIPS FOR DIVAS OVER 50!

Fitness Tips for Divas Over 50 offers key information for good health as you enter middle-age. This interactive session provides a clear understanding of what women experience during mid-life, in addition to essential fitness tips to manage and alleviate the many symptoms associated with mid-life transition. Discover 10 powerful tools to cope with midlife transition, key components to understand the 4-stages of menopause, effective solutions to manage menopause symptoms, basic nutrition guidelines and fitness recommendations. This workshop is filled with valuable information for women of all ages and stages. Men are welcome!

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how fitness plays a very important role with mid-life transition and menopause and find out answers to “what, when, why, and who” as they relate to mid-life transition.

2. Distinguish between the 4-stages of menopause and the various symptoms and explore how to manage symptoms associated with mid-life transition and menopause (hot flashes, weight gain, hair loss, memory loss, mood swings, depression, and problems sleeping).

3.  Discover how to cope with the many changes associated with mid-life transition through nutrition and exercise.

4. Learn basic dietary guidelines and specific fitness recommendations during mid-life.

Duration:

Workshop:  8-hours

Conference session:  90-minutes to 3-hours

Approved NASM and AFAA CEC Provider

 

SPECIALIZED MILITARY FITNESS PROGRAMMING

This workshop is designed to assist military members and civilians working with military members to design safe and effective training programs with an emphasis on military physical fitness testing. The course includes fitness knowledge, programming skills and supplemental training concepts for Fitness Improvement Programs and Enhanced Fitness Programs. Participants will learn a variety of techniques to enhance group exercise instruction, unit physical fitness group training and one-on-one training. Specialized training programs include cardiorespiratory, strength/resistance and flexibility training, in addition to mind-body techniques.

Learning Objectives:

1. Create a safe and effective training program with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory, strength/resistance and flexibility training.

2. Enhance physical fitness performance to improve military physical fitness testing requirements.

3. Learn a variety of techniques to enhance group exercise instruction, unit physical fitness training sessions and one-on-one training.

4. Integrate basic anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and biomechanics knowledge in relation to working with the military population.

5. Review professional responsibilities and instructional skills, and understand the mechanics of injury prevention, modifications and exercise progression.

6. Utilize the appropriate level of communication and professional skills to motivate and coach military personnel.

7. Experience a variety of group exercise formats, such as indoor cycling, yoga, Pilates, core stabilization, circuit training, strength and resistance training, and boot camp.

8. Discover new concepts, such as myofascial release, stability ball training and mind-body techniques.

9. Learn a variety of exercises performed in a weight room, utilizing small tools and props available in a group exercise setting and body weight training.

10. Review basic dietary guidelines.

Duration:

Workshop:  16-hours

Conference session:  90-minutes to 3-hours

Approved NASM and AFAA CEC Provider