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STOTT PILATES® Foam Roller Plus (Level 1 and Level 2)
with John Garey
Wednesday, October 3rd 8:30-12:30pm
Bring more diversity and challenge to your group or personal training Matwork routine with the Foam Roller. In the first half of this pre-con, a variety of exercises using the roller to target core stabilizers, cue alignment and challenge core and peripheral strength will be demonstrated, explained and practiced. In the second half, participants will learn how to add further challenge to the Foam Roller routine, using the roller s unstable nature while reducing the base of support to increase the challenge to strength and balance. Cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness are also covered.
CECs: .4 STOTT .4 ACE
eca member $140 non-member $160
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Stott Pilates® Mat-Plus
with Matthew Comer
Wednesday, October 3rd 1-5pm
This workshop interactively teaches participants select exercises from the STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork repertoire incorporating the Arc Barrel, the Fitness Circle resistance ring and the Flex-Band exerciser for support, challenge and variety. Participants will learn how these props may be used to support the spine in flexion, lateral flexion or extension and to target core and peripheral muscle groups through demonstration, explanation and experience. Tips on the application of specific exercises and modifications for specific body types will be covered, as well as cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
CEC'S: .4 STOTT .4 ACE
eca member $140 non-member $160
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JC's Weight Loss Secrets
with Carlos Santana
Wednesday, October 3rd 9-4pm
JC Santana show you the secrets to how he dropped 30 pounds over the holidays and gained his health back. The incredible workshop will give to the diet, lifestyle and workouts JC used to get in the best physical condition of his life. At 47, with a family of 6, 5 businesses, and an extensive touring schedule, most would throw in the towel and chalk it up to getting old - but not JC, and not you! Come and join JC for a full day of body transformation strategies, workouts and plain old FUN! Your clients will love you for it!
eca member $159 non-member $189
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The CHEK Approach to Functional Core Conditioning
with Mark Stone & JP Sears
Wednesday, October 3rd 9-4pm
All movement emanates from the core, yet most exercise programs do not recognize the importance of this key area. Paul will explain why the core is so vital to good posture, stabilization of the body and optimal functioning. Learn about the inner and outer units, how spinal stabilization is dependent upon core activation, and how to use this during lifting. Current research will be critically examined for relevance and application in the fitness and sport performance arenas. The practical session will show how to assess the core, followed by functional exercises to illustrate the principle isolate, then integrate. Take away an enhanced understanding of the importance of training for a smart core and where to place core exercises in any training program.
eca member $159 non-member $189
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Body Bar Advanced Training, The Next Level- Strength, Power, Balance and Agility Workshop
with Sherry Catlin
Wednesday, October 3rd 9-5pm
Take your workouts to the next level by combining the ever versatile Body Bar with the added challenge of a step or BOSU. This workshop will teach you how to create a wide range of programs that incorporate the excitement and dynamics of cardio, the power and focus of strength training, and the challenge of balance and core work. Learn to use the Body Bar to complement the best of functional training tools to develop endurance, control, speed, agility and useable strength. Expand your programming possibilities by incorporating the added level of a step or unstable surface of a BOSU to create high energy calorie burning aerobic workouts that deliver cardiovascular benefits, endurance and strength at the same time. Understand how to progressively develop exercise sequences, structure intervals and build functional athletic and ADL movement skills. Be able to create and challenge your students and clients with advanced progressions that can still be modified to be safe and effective for any level.
This interactive workshop is designed for experienced fitness professionals who want to become proficient at designing dynamic functional training exercises, drills and workouts for both one-on-one and group exercise trainings. You will build on foundational skills and training techniques by incorporating balance, rotation and power in innovative and challenging ways. Using the Body Bar, you will leave this course with the following:
A progressive system of exercise development that challenges the client or class student by increasing intensity and complexity in a functional and meaningful way. This total body approach trains movement as opposed to isolated muscles for direct application to sports and activities of daily living.
Over 100 different exercises for balance, alignment and strength for both core and total body training and a clear method for exercise development, sequencing and progression for maximal results.
The skills to develop the following programs with modifications for beginning, intermediate and advanced students:
Body Bar System of Exercise development for total body integrated training.
Body Bar Plus Step Program
Body Bar Plus BOSU Program
CEC's: .7 ACE 7.0 AFAA
eca member $179 non-member $209
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Getting It Right the First Time: The PT As An Entrepeneur
with Bob Esquerre & Tony Tamules
Thursday, October 4th 12-4pm
What do you get as an ECA Attendee when you have 2 Fitness Professionals, with 97 years of combined experience, who want to make sure that you don't make the same mistakes that they have made? You get a combo of Presenters, Educators, Managers, Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors and more importantly, you have successful Entrepeneurs!
1. Understand the 9 Leadership Characteristics of Successful Entrewpreneurs;
2. Review the 8 Habits of Highly Effective People;
3. Learn How To Conduct A Self-Evaluation Analysis Aka A S.W.O.T.
4. Become Sensitized To The Following Qualities of A Great Entrepreneur:
Solving Problems and Making Decisions
Managing People-The Non-Client
Managing People-The Client
Managing Time, Resources & Projects
Taking Initiative Beyond the Job Description
Displaying Professional Ethics
Managing Change
Managing Business Processes
Developing Progressive Skill-Sets
5. Review The Concept Of Brand Identity & the steps needed to develop/launch your brand.
eca member $119 non-member $149
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South Beach Boot Camp
with Lisa Gaylord
Thursday, October 4th 7-10am
Kardio Kombat and Lisa Gaylord Fitness present South Beach Boot Camp. Be the first on your block to roll out the hottest class presented with twenty five never seen signature moves by Nike Elite Athlete Lisa Gaylord. Turn Martial Arts moves into CORE strength, agility and speed movements. Take elements from triathlon, sprinting, weight training, swimming, cycling outside to combine techniques into bodyweight training. These sophisticated training techniques have been hidden for years because of the unique Martial Arts training environment. Boot Camp is the number one sought after training camp in South Florida. Get certified now and start making the money you are worth.
eca member $99 non-member $129
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Nordic Walking Instructor's Course by FITTREK™
with Dan Barrett
Thursday, October 4th 8am-4pm
Learn the skills to become an instructor of the one of the fastest growing trends in fitness- Nordic Walking! This 8 hour course is conducted by the company that originated nordic walking programming for fitness clubs and instructors. Nordic Walking by Fittrek continues to be the leading choice of program directors and fitness instructors worldwide. After successful completion of course instructors will be qualified to lead nordic walking classes and work one-on-one with special populations including post rehabilitation. All participants receive nordic walking poles, nordic walking gloves, Instructor's Manual and instructional DVD.
For course outline please visit www.fittrek.com or call us at 1-800-345-1004.
ACE .8 AFAA 7.5 CAN-FIT PRO .4
eca member $179 non-member $209
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Spinning® Instructor Orientation
with Jennifer Sage
Thursday October 4th 8-5:30pm
Become one of the world's most sought-after fitness instructors - a certified Spinning® Instructor. This 9-hour orientation is your first step. Topics include bike setup, the five core movements, three hand positions, choosing music, creating a 40-minute Spinning journey, safety considerations, teaching techniques, Spinning philosophy, heart rate training and a three-phase instructor training program. After completing this orientation, you will be qualified to teach the Spinning program at any official Spinning center throughout the world. Certification will be awarded after completing the self-paced instructor training program and successfully passing the assessment. Please bring a heart rate monitor, water bottle, energy food, towel, clothes for two rides, bike shorts, stiff-soled shoes and a pen or pencil. There will be a lunch break mid-day.
Fee: $305 (plus shipping & handling for course materials)
CECs: 0.8 ACE, 8.0 AFAA
Registration fee includes the Spinning® Instructor Manual, a one-year SPIN® membership and a certificate of completion. A certified instructor card will be issued upon successful completion of the assessment.
To register by phone call 800.847.SPIN (7746) or 310.823.7008. To register online visit www.spinning.com.
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Spinning® The Original "Journey"
with Joshua Taylor
Thursday October 4th 6:30-8:30pm
You close your eyes and let go &and it begins to happen. You are becoming lost in the hypnotic rhythm of it all &and it sends you into a magical state of feeling. Riding for the purity of it &you begin to find something inside &Yeah; this is what you ve been looking for &The original mind/body experience &The original feeling &The place where the champion inside is found.
The "Journey"...is SPINNING!
It's euphoric, it's infinite and like Everest, it can take you to a place you never thought possible &If you only let it. Explode with the energy of a full on sensory overload that only an authentic spinning ride can bring & it's Spinning magic at its best! Come ride with Josh Taylor as he takes you on a journey that is all about what it was meant to be.
To register by phone call 800.847.SPIN (7746)
or 310.823.7008. To register on line visit www.spinning.com.
CEC's: 2 STAR points
Fee: $75 (15% discount for SPIN® members)
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ISCA Kick Box Round II
with Thomas the Promise
Thursday October 4th 9-5pm
Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors alike will discover the power, excitement and results that kickboxing has to offer. Experience the next step in sports fitness and move ahead of the rest with this advanced training program designed for seasoned and certified professionals. Learn how kickboxing incorporates the sport-specific techniques of boxing and martial arts to condition both the aerobic and anaerobic systems of the body. Learn the importance of the kinetic chain, and how it will increase your balance, core strength and functionality. This program will offer professionals safe and effective techniques that are bio-mechanically correct, balanced in application and effective for fitness results without injury.
Kick Box Round II incorporates the basic and advanced boxing skills for punching, footwork, mitts, thai pads, the heavy bag, the kicking shield and the jump rope. It also incorporates physical fitness components along with martial arts integration to provide a scientifically designed system which provides the proper work and active rest intervals to optimize physical conditioning. Upon completion of this certification, you'll be able to easily and effectively use the components and combinations that you've learned to train clients, from beginner to world class athlete, or to design dynamic classes that really pack a punch!
Prerequisites:
It is recommended that you have a base knowledge of Kick Boxing and or Personal Training and have at least 1 year of kick box fitness teaching experience.
CPR is also required to obtain your certificate.
eca member $179 non-member $209
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POST-CONVENTION WORKSHOP:
GRAVITYPersonalTraining®
Personal Training certification required
with Rob Glick
Monday, October 8th 9-3:30pm
Certified personal trainers will learn how to utilize the most versatile fitness modality in the industry, the GTS. The award-winning GTS, the equipment component of the GTS GRAVITY Training System, offers eight calibrated levels of incline resistance. Its dynamic cable pulley system and rolling glideboard pit bodyweight against gravity to challenge global stability and all components of fitness. The course covers movement execution for the entire GTS Library Series;including more than 80 resistance-training exercises with modifications and progressions to challenge all clients of any fitness level.
The training includes both lecture and practical applications regarding movement, biomechanics and a review of the existing protocols for improvements in strength, endurance, power and hypertrophy. Trainers will walk away with a new and efficient way of training clients that will not only add value to training sessions but also demonstrate how to increase earning potential by designing streamlined programming.
Participants will also experience several 15-minute muscle isolation programs to feel what GRAVITYTraining is all about!
Course includes: GRAVITYBasics & GRAVITYPersonalTraining Manuals, GRAVITY Workout Towel
CEC's: .6 ACE, 5.0 AFAA, .6 NASM
eca member $199 non member $219
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POST-CONVENTION WORKSHOP:
MVe™ Fitness Chair Instructor Preparation Workshop
with Stacey Lei Krauss
Monday, October 8th 8-3pm
Be among the first to teach MVe Fitness Chair classes. A fresh and fun workout, the MVe Fitness Chair re-energizes group classes and appeals to both men and women. Workouts are taught to music, appropriate for all skill levels and abilities and are highly effective at increasing flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination, utilizing the chair's spring tension which provides assistance, resistance, and support. This workshop is open to all fitness professionals including Group Exercise Instructors, and Personal Trainers. Your workshop fee includes a comprehensive manual with over 66 exercises and a virtual audio trainer designed as a teaching tool to prepare the instructor for teaching classes, accompanied by pre-programmed music CDs.
CEC's: .5 ACE 6 PEAK PILATES
Fee: $199.95
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