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111: Step-The Rhythm is Gonna Get You! (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Rob Glick
- Wednesday,
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One of the hottest trends in step is to add rhythm. In this workshop, we will focus on just how simple and fun adding rhythm can be. ACE: CEC 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


112: BOSU® Ballast™ Ball Core Challenge (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Keli Roberts
time block B - Friday, 8:15-10:05am

Using new stability ball training techniques on the BOSU Ballast Ball will add fresh elements to abdominal and back training. You will learn many new core exercises that effectively challenge every muscle in your power center while simultaneously improving overall movement capabilities. If you think you've seen it all with regard to stability ball core training, think again! Repeated as session 202. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1


113: Boogie Remix 2008 (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Juliane Arney
- Wednesday,
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Here's a new formula to make you sweat while shakin' it without regret. Treat your members to what just might be the fastest hour in the gym. Simple steps. High energy. Hot new songs. Variety. We won't just dance...we'll BOOGIE! Don't miss your chance to take home new routines and teaching tips from the latest version of this cardio dance extravaganza! CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


114: Ringtime Boxing (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Katalin Rodriguez-Ogren
time block B - Friday, 8:15-10:05am
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This interval class will feature the proper use of boxing mitts. We will cover safety tips, training drills and workout formats that are suitable for all. If you love punching, then prepare to be addicted to hitting the mitts like a pro! You will learn how to safeguard against hand and shoulder injuries and experience the traditional training of a boxer. Note: You are invited to bring your own gloves and mitts if you own them, otherwise equipment will be provided. CEC: ACE 0.0 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


131: Fat-Free Step (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Fred Hoffman, MEd
time block C - Friday, 10:25am-12:15pm
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This is one workout that you won't find in the supermarket! Treat yourself to a step class that is rich in fun and energy and will burn the fat right off of you! Learn fun and creative combinations that will give your students a pure cardio workout! CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


133: Sport Stretch on the Ball (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Carol Murphy
time block C - Friday, 10:25am-12:15pm
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Sport Stretch on the Ball is a can't-miss session with more than 50 stretches for today's popular sports, including golf, tennis, running, basketball and more. You'll learn how to use the ball to develop controlled mobility and dynamic stability. See how these exercises can fit into many programs and offer your clients and participants a whole new twist in stretching. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1


134: Hip-Hop Hit List (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Juliane Arney
- Wednesday,
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Groove, funk, jam and rock to the Hip-Hop Hit List! This is choreography that will make you look good and is set to music you can get your hands on NOW! You'll pick up teaching techniques and professional tips that are bound to get your classes moving. Kick-start your hip-hop classes and turn up your level of cool! CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


135: Drums Alive™: Kids Beats (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block C - Friday, 10:25am-12:15pm
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Every child was born with the ability to move and feel rhythm. This whole-body mind training is designed to improve fitness, reduce stress, activate teamwork and socialization as well as provide the child with cognitive fitness and mental health. Your kids will experience the thrill of powerful drumming, exciting fitness moves and creative expression. Here is a powerful tool that can be integrated into all classrooms and fitness centers. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


151: The 3 C's of Foot Fitness: Comfort, Care and Change (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Shannon Fable
- Wednesday,
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Are your clients/students as strong as they could be? It's time to take off our shoes and learn the 3 C's of foot fitness. Help them gain a solid foundation by working on the one part of their body that has long been forgotten...the feet! Discover how the foot directly influences every other part of the body. Develop a library of mini-exercise plans as stand-alone 10-15-minute sessions, or segments to tack on to your current classes or training sessions. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


152: BOSU® Skills and Drills (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Jay Blahnik
time block D - Friday, 2:30-4:20pm
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If you love the BOSU Balance Trainer and want new ideas, this is for you! Learn dozens of exercises, drills, skills and activities that can be done on the BOSU Balance Trainer in a group or personal training setting. Discover how to progress, regress and adapt each exercise to accommodate almost all fitness and skill levels with minimal equipment. Walk away with ideas that can be used next week with clients and in classes. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1


153: No More Boring Circuits (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Mindy Mylrea and Rob Glick
- Wednesday,
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This unique, challenging and creative circuit workshop puts the FUN into functional fitness training and is leaps and bounds above traditional circuit and interval training as we know it. Get the science and loads of useful skills and drills to make your functional training circuits come alive. You will never view circuits the same again. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


154: Sassified! (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Elizabeth Lenart, MEd
time block D - Friday, 2:30-4:20pm
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Expose your inner diva and strut through this usable dance-based choreography workshop. Sassified is a state of mind, a feeling of self-acceptance, truly dancing as if no one is watching! Let your body move freely...and with confidence! CEC: ACE 0 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


170: BOSU® Block Party (WO / Group Exercise)
Presented By BOSU Master Trainer Team
time block E - Friday, 4:45-6:00pm
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Join members of the BOSU Development Team for a block party workout that will blow your mind. Using the BOSU Balance Trainer and the NEW BOSU Ballast™ Ball, you will get to experience a one-of-a-kind workout that is loaded with drills, skills and over-the-top fun! Don't wait. This special workout is limited to the first 100 people and will definitely sell out. This is the one party that everyone will be talking about! This is a promotional seminar, which requires participants to register.


201: Zensational Step (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Fred Hoffman, MEd
time block F - Saturday, 7:30-9:20am
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A mind-body STEP class? Why not? Discover a unique and innovative approach to step training using simple choreography set to gentle music constructed in three-quarter time. Original, creative and relaxing, this session is guaranteed to soothe the senses while providing an efficient cardiovascular workout. Come discover this unexpected addition to your group fitness programming. It's truly Zensational! CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


202: BOSU® Ballast™ Ball Core Challenge (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Keli Roberts
time block F - Saturday, 7:30-9:20am
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Using new stability ball training techniques on the BOSU Ballast Ball will add fresh elements to abdominal and back training. You will learn many new core exercises that effectively challenge every muscle in your power center while simultaneously improving overall movement capabilities. If you think you've seen it all with regard to stability ball core training, think again! Repeated as session 112. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1


203: Hard Core and More! (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Carol Murphy
time block F - Saturday, 7:30-9:20am
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Research has proven that the ball is the most effective tool for training the abdominals. Understand the mechanics behind the exercises that support this research and also why strengthening the back is significant to a strong core. This session will focus on your abdominals, strengthen your back, improve your posture and leave you feeling good and looking great! Workout includes core-focused lower body bonus. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1


204: Kickboxercise-Combinations That Work! (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Katalin Rodriguez-Ogren
time block F - Saturday, 7:30-9:20am
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So many fitness instructors have changed the way kickboxing combos should be done in order to accommodate the music. Since a 32-count is not synonymous with the timing of kickboxing moves, it is important to learn how to integrate the phrasing of the music with the interval nature of punches and kicks. Participants will learn how to marry the two, without compromising either, for the creation of smoother cardio-kickboxing classes. CEC: ACE 0.0 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


205: Drums Alive™: Golden Beats (WS / Group Exercise / Inspire the World / Special Populations)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block F - Saturday, 7:30-9:20am
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Golden Beats is specially designed for the senior population. The rhythmic patterns used in drumming increases brain wave activity, which in turn improves mental awareness and mood. Drumming and dancing is FUN! Come and learn how to integrate this unique drum and dance celebration into your existing senior program. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


221: Cardio Crazy (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Mindy Mylrea
- Wednesday,
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Come see how you can turn the step and the floor into a fitness playground for the cardio crazed. Cardio intensity intervals are combined with new fitness drills and games to create this breathless bash. Use the step and the floor in all sorts of wild ways to excite your students and to keep them challenged and coming back for more. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


223: Just a Little B.I.T. (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Abbie Appel
time block G - Saturday, 9:35-11:25am
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With a special focus on interval training, this workshop combines user-friendly cardio combinations with intense strength drills on the stability ball. We will discuss interval training concepts and then experience a dynamic workout with multiple layers, allowing you to choose your intensity level. If your goal is to find better ways to challenge and motivate your members, this workshop is for you. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


224: Aerobic Phobic No More (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Robert Steigele
- Wednesday,
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This session will take the fear out of taking or even teaching high-low classes. Learn how to layer in, or layer out progressions to make every participant feel successful. These combinations will be challenging for all in a non-stop, heart-pumping, purely aerobic session. Turn aerobic fears into aerobic cheers. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


225: Circuit Training Partner Challenge (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Jay Blahnik
time block G - Saturday, 9:35-11:25am

Circuit training is one of the best ways to reach and train the largest number of clients and students. This unique workshop explores how to teach circuit classes with your students working as partners to maximize the results and create an atmosphere that is friendly, competitive and positively fun! You will get more ideas than you can carry home to use in your circuit classes or small-group training sessions. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


241: Are You Ready to Zumba®? (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Jessica Thompson and Tony Witt
time block H - Saturday, 1:10-3:00pm
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Experience the world's largest Latin-inspired fitness program! You've heard the buzz about Zumba on television and in magazines, now it's your turn to experience this fusion of Latin and international music, complete with dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness program for your students. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


242: More for the Core! (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Robert Steigele
- Wednesday,
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There never seems to be enough variations for core training, with people always wanting more. Learn variations in movements that both isolate and integrate the core, both on and off of the BOSU(r) Balance Trainer. Exercises will focus on either spinal mobility or stability. Rhythm and timing of the movement will also be addressed. CEC: ACE 0.0 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1


243: S.O.S.-Seniors on Strength (WS / Group Exercise / Special Populations)
Presented By Carey Fraley
time block H - Saturday, 1:10-3:00pm
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If you love seniors, you will love this dynamic combination of strength, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning exercises for the active older adult. Discover simple choreography and basic exercises designed to increase your clients' and/or students' agility, mobility, stability, balance, flexibility and coordination. Seniors can derive enormous benefit from simple, functional, repetitive, easy-to-follow movements and combinations. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1


244: Boot Camp (WS / Group Exercise / Personal Training)
Presented By Brett Klika
time block H - Saturday, 1:10-3:00pm
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Talk about motivating and exhilarating! This dynamic workshop combines cardiovascular conditioning, functional sports training, conditioning exercises and calisthenics using body weight and partners-all while singing traditional military hymns. You'll experience a boot camp protocol using NO equipment, along with all the songs necessary to conduct a great class. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


261: Cardio Dance (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Rob Glick
- Wednesday,
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There is nothing like the feeling of the wind in your hair and the world under your feet, except for the feeling of moving to incredible music and getting a great workout. Join Rob for tons of fun, sweat and great choreography. CEC: ACE 0.1 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


263: Resist-A-Ball® Boot Camp (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Abbie Appel, Carol Murphy and Robert Steigele
time block I - Saturday, 3:15-4:45pm
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Join the Resist-A-Ball team and get ready to sweat in this all-ball drill class. Learn fun and functional exercises to toughen up your participants with a total-body approach that delivers the ABCs of performance: agility, balance, coordination, speed and power! CEC: ACE 0.1 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1


264: Fit For Kids 2008 (WS / Group Exercise / Special Populations)
Presented By Mindy Mylrea
time block I - Saturday, 3:15-4:45pm
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You want ideas for kids? Or maybe some game ideas for adults? Well, this is the workshop for you! Learn to create fantastic games and drills, and gain tangible teaching skills for kids programming. Learn 30+ ready-made games for instant application and tried-and-true terrific teaching techniques for all ages and stages. If you don't teach kids now, you'll want to after this workshop. This is a great workshop for all fitness professionals! CEC: ACE 0.1 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1


265: Core-ography-FORM Meets FUNCTION (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Fred Hoffman, MEd
time block I - Saturday, 3:15-4:45pm
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Core training for real life! Learn 20 total-body core exercises designed to improve strength, balance, coordination, muscle control and posture. Get a fresh new look at the biomechanics of our daily (and habitual) movement patterns in the standing, sitting and lying positions. Learn to incorporate core FORM for morning-to-night FUNCTION! CEC: ACE 0.1 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1


301: Step-EVOLVED (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Rob Glick
- Wednesday,
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This isn't your grandmother's "step" anymore! Teaching movement to music has evolved. By using current techniques, breaking down choreography, creating choreography and having a well thought out, balanced step class is easy. You will find that you don't have to sacrifice cardiovascular intensity for choreography, and most everyone can leave feeling successful! CEC: ACE 0.2


303: Strong, Stretched and Centered (WS / Group Exercise / Mind-Body)
Presented By Carol Murphy
time block J - Sunday, 8:00-9:50am
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This fusion workout offers the best of the Resist-A-Ball(r) programs resulting in a flowing rhythmic session that combines strength, dynamic stretch, yoga and Pilates. From warm-up to cool-down you will experience progressive and challenging moves that are clear, concise and easy to deliver in an all new ball workout. CEC: ACE 0.2


305: Medicine Ball Madness (WS / Group Exercise / Personal Training)
Presented By Keli Roberts
time block J - Sunday, 8:00-9:50am
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Rev up your conditioning classes with high-intensity medicine ball training. Learn how to combine medicine balls with dumbbells and develop a superset program that really gets results. Learn how to progress each drill safely and effectively with solo and partner exercises. This fun, functional format is appropriate for personal trainers and group exercise instructors. CEC: ACE 0.2


310: Better Balance for Boomers (L / Group Exercise / Personal Training / Special Populations)
Presented By Evan Osar, DC
time block J - Sunday, 8:00-9:50am

As the number of active Baby Boomers increases, there is the likelihood of increased incidences of falls and other injuries. This session focuses on the three keys to developing and improving balance in the Baby Boomer utilizing the "VIP" approach: Visualization-addressing neurological causes of muscle inhibition Isometrics-optimizing hip dissociation through isometric contractions Progressions-integrating appropriate functional movement progressions

CEC:  ACE 0.2 


320: Step-From Mystery to Mastery (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Robert Steigele
- Wednesday,
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Did you file away last year's combos because you couldn't remember how the presenter broke them down? Learn how to master the techniques of teaching combinations, whether you choreograph them yourself, or you just picked them up from the last conference session. You will be able to bring these moves successfully to your class. CEC: ACE 0.2


321: Zumba®-The Next Step! (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Jessica Thompson and Tony Witt
time block K - Sunday, 10:05-11:55am
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It's not just about looking great. It's not just about feeling great. It's both! Embrace your talent and take that definitive first step toward becoming a Zumba instructor! You probably never thought you'd be exercising to this type of music! CEC: ACE 0.2


322: Keep on Rollin' (WS / Group Exercise / Special Populations)
Presented By Carey Fraley
time block K - Sunday, 10:05-11:55am
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Do your senior students want to stay young and mobile? We'll be rollin', rockin' and moving from here to there while developing strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, agility and coordination. Don't miss this opportunity to tune up your older adult teaching skills-your class will love you for it. Choreography is simple yet fun and challenging. Strength exercises offer options for all. CEC: ACE 0.2


323: Total-Body Training With Tubing (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Abbie Appel
- Wednesday,
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This fresh approach to weight training will help instructors improve basic movements to create fun and exciting variations with tubing. We will review the essentials of strength training with tubing, then lead you through a workout using traditional and nontraditional movements with effective modifications to optimize posture, balance and overall strength. CEC: ACE 0.2