IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference™
157: Chronic Pain and Exercise (L / Special Populations)
Presented By Eric Beard, MS
time block D - Friday, 2:30-4:20pm
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Fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, chronic fatigue and arthritis are all diagnoses where the client experiences relentless bouts of pain and disability. We will discuss contributing factors of each condition and how we can develop safe and effective fitness programs for these clients. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
158: Boosting Lifelong Learning and Brain Health (L / Special Populations)
Presented By Terry Eckmann, PhD
time block D - Friday, 2:30-4:20pm
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Research links lifelong brain health to movement and exercise. See what the literature says about brain health and aging. Review brain anatomy and gain a better understand of how the brain learns and thrives. Identify the five critical domains to a brain-healthy lifestyle and practice activities that can stimulate brain health while improving learning and memory. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 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
228: Childhood Obesity-Treatment and Outreach (L / Inspire the World / Special Populations)
Presented By Julian Varela, MS
time block G - Saturday, 9:35-11:25am
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It is no surprise that childhood obesity is an issue. While public and government agencies are strategizing for a solution, viable treatment and prevention programs at the private health club level may be the solution. This session will discuss appropriate exercise programming for youth and ideas for community outreach. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 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
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
304: Can't Stop the Mama: Prenatal Training for the Active Woman (WS / Special Populations)
Presented By Katalin Rodriguez-Ogren
time block J - Sunday, 8:00-9:50am
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Review the overwhelming research advocating exercise for the healthy prenatal demographic. Then experience different workout modules that fuse several types of exercise together. Programs cater to an active woman who is experiencing a healthy pregnancy and do not require a conservative and limited maternity. Programs build functional strength, and focus on coordination and the pelvic girdle. CEC: ACE 0.0
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
Intensive - 8:00am-12:00pm
311: Female Chain Reaction-Core Conversion Integration (I / Personal Training / Special Populations)
Presented By Christina Christie, PT and Rich Colosi, DPT
This Intensive is available for $69.00 Purchase
Intensive - Sunday, 8:00am-12:00pm
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If you work with women in any stage of life, and wish to understand all the biomechanical components from dysfunction to function, you need to learn about the female chain reaction. We will explore the pelvic core neuromuscular (PCN) system, functional mobility techniques for the pelvic girdle/floor muscles and exercise integration utilizing a variety of functional tools. Participants will see how pregnancy influences the PCN system and how incontinence may limit one's ability to exercise. Limited to 24 participants. Additional fee required. See page 12 for more information. CEC: ACE 0.4
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



