Time Block N - Friday, 4:40-6:30pm
Presented By Peter Twist, MSc
Session Format: Lecture
The adult market for sport conditioning is growing at a fast rate as aging fitness and sport enthusiasts become more in tune with the benefits of a functional approach to training. A snapshot of fitness research with respect to the aging body is followed by exercises, training guidelines, scheduling considerations, program design and recovery requirements. Find out how you can market to and service your adult clientele.
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Peter Twist, MSc, is president and chief executive officer of Twist Conditioning, Inc. He is an exercise physiologist with a specialization in coaching science. Having coached in the NHL for 11 years, Peter has worked with over 700 professional athletes, including league MVP's Mark Messier (hockey), Justin Morneau (baseball) and Hakkem Olajuwon (basketball). He has published over 400 papers, 10 books and 19 DVDs on athlete development. Peter was honored with the National Strength and Conditioning Association's 1998 Presidents Award and the CanFitPro 2003 Specialty Presenter of the Year Award.