Effective corrective exercise program design requires an understanding of the imbalances you want to correct. Another essential aspect involves choosing and teaching exercises in such a way that your client learns to adopt these new movement patterns as their own. Discover how to design outstanding corrective exercise programs based on the principals of motor control, neuromuscular coordination and effective client communication.

Boot camps combine strength training, yoga, Pilates, cardio and stretching to get everyday clientele into shape. For athletes, preseason training camps take it to the next level, utilizing drills focusing on speed, agility and quickness, Linked System(TM) Strength, integrated balance, core stability, rotary power and anaerobic energetics to help them be game ready. Experience athletic drills and sport-conditioning equipment ideal for use with athletically-inspired clientele.

We take resistance for granted, but the truth is that 10 pounds is never 10 pounds of resistance on the body. It can be hundreds of pounds, zero, or actually become assistance. Every single form of resistance and tool we use provides variable resistance, but the changes are usually haphazard and unknown to us. Learn to manipulate the variation to alter benefit and reduce risk and wear.

Learn the most advanced, effective and addictive system of balance and focus training using Ironwear's Balance Bow. Strength, concentration and reaction speed are key. Learn how to balance and how to manipulate your center of gravity. This workshop will cover angular momentum and other balance techniques and methods for measuring improvement. The Balance Bow training system can be used to develop simple balance skills or sharpen the most elite athlete.

Learn how the NFL superstars' workout program can be used for all your clients. Speed, agility, quickness, core strength, power and balance are infused into one workout to create a motivating atmosphere that will challenge and inspire the athlete in all of us. We'll use the same drills the pros use to improve overall performance and conditioning; from young to old, weekend warrior to competitive athlete, they are all looking for results, motivation, accountability and to be challenged.

An exercise is much more than a start position and a finish position. The outcome of an exercise is only as beneficial (or costly) as the precision with which the motions/positions are performed. It all boils down to the quality of the individual rep. Explore the influence of controlling mechanical factors such joint position, joint forces, inertia and active vs. passive support/restraint, as well as intention-based cuing. Learn to alter your clients' exercise experience. They'll be telling you, "I never felt it like that before!"

Sample a variety of classes, each one an intense 15-minute superset on the GTS(R) by efi Sports Medicine(R). Work shoulders, biceps, triceps, back, chest, buns, legs and of course, abs! All five GRAVITYBlast sessions in sequence challenge a different muscle group for effective full-body resistance training designed for everyone.

Power and quickness is built from a foundation of strength and stability. Chances are your clients have a solid foundation and are now ready to take the next step. See how you can progressively implement plyometrics into their programs. Try new drills and exercises, as well as new physical challenges that will add excitement to their training sessions, helping to reinvigorate their minds and bodies and bust through plateaus.

This unique and informative session will help trainers understand the psychological reasons behind "crazy" client behavior and what's going on inside their heads! Attendees will also learn about the most common mental obstacles facing clients, ways to approach and overcome them and practical strategies for leading clients to success.

This workshop will provide a focused look at how to use suspension training techniques to build the strongest and most functional core ever. A full progression of movements is provided to suit every client, from the deconditioned to the high-performance athlete, along with several fast-paced workouts using the TRX for core performance! Repeated as session #320.

Energize and revitalize your private, semi-private and small-group personal training sessions! The extensive exercise library developed for use on the highly adaptable GTS(R) by efi Sport Medicine(R) lets you guide your clients toward increased strength, flexibility, balance, power and endurance. This course in GRAVITYPersonalTraining(R) gives you a new way to make the most of your valuable time.

From stabilization exercise to core training, the literature is loaded with buzz words and catch phrases. The body doesn't know, or care, about these descriptive titles. A thorough understanding of spinal mechanics and resistance forces is necessary for good exercise design. Gain an understanding of the rules of the body by exploring the intricate world of joints, forces and muscles. Learn to examine the specific functions of individual muscles and their relationship to spinal mobility, and explore the truth about various forms of passive stretching.

See description on page 23 of this brochure. Repeated as session #145.

Understanding the interaction of the lumbar and thoracic spine and its relationship to the upper and lower extremities is a critical component to the development of a true functional training program. Assessing back function hinges on how the feet, lower extremity and pelvis are integrated in their actions. This session will demonstrate functional assessment techniques for the back and how this information is implemented for the purpose of enhancing movement for all populations. Note: This is the final installment of three sessions in the Assessment and Reaction series. Enrollment in all three is recommended, but not required.

It seems that 90% of clients coming through our doors want to lose weight. And if it doesn't happen fast enough, they quit! The most challenging job we have as trainers is educating our clients about the importance of exercise versus pant size. This lecture will help you understand the mindset of the serial dieter and provide you with the strategies to help them discover healthy living as a better alternative to chronic dieting.

Learn to optimally and safely prepare for vigorous activity by using a structured pre-activity warm-up. You'll get the science that supports dynamic controlled warm-ups over static stretching when prepping for activity that requires acceleration, speed and agility. Leave this session with a number of innovative warm-up drills and understand when to stretch and when to prep!

Learn the recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for exercise during the pregnant and postpartum periods. You will also learn about the pelvic floor and core integrity, postural concerns, and how to change up your clients' workouts throughout the pregnancy and after delivery. Most importantly, you will learn how to think through any movement and be able to decide if it should be done or how it can be modified for safety.

Is integrated balance training effective at improving performance, or is it as some professionals suggest, nothing more than entertainment training used by other trainers? Join what promises to be a spirited discussion that is research based, rather than an emotional rant. Demonstrations, explanations and science will be linked to place this controversial subject into proper perspective.

Trainers have a variety of assessments at their fingertips. Most involve subjective evaluations, which only provide us with an assumption of what may be wrong. In this course, we will take an objective look at the assessment tools that are being used in the industry today. Trainers will be given the foundational tools to properly and objectively assess client mechanics. These new tools will allow us to be more accurate in our exercise recommendations.

Limitations and dysfunctions of the hip joint result in a transfer of responsibility to the lumbar spine. The lumbar spine is not designed to work the way the hips do, and the outcome is often low-back pain. 85% of all adults will experience low-back pain, and recognizing the contribution of the hips is key to long-term function and prevention.

Stretching is a staple of the preworkout warm-up. We use this tool in an attempt to prevent injury and soreness, improve range of motion, decrease pain, and enhance speed, agility and power. There are a multitude of stretching strategies available to us. Which ones are most beneficial and why? We'll explore these strategies, invent new ones, discuss the facts and dispel the myths about stretching.