Challenging hills and powerful sprints actually have more in common than you might think! In this workshop, you will learn how an indoor hill and an indoor flat are similar and different from the same terrain outdoors. Learn to teach these two great components and ensure they are effective, safe and powerful. Enhance your knowledge of cycling and apply outdoor riding principles indoors to produce exceptional results. Repeated as session #476.

Join the entire BOSU® team for a block party that will BLOW your mind. Experience a one-of-a-kind circuit workout loaded with drills, skills and over-the-top fun! Everyone in attendance will receive a limited edition BOSU® t-shirt, and a chance to win a BOSU® Block Party package…plus, a commemorative photo with the BOSU® team! This special workout is limited to the first 250 people and will definitely sell out.

IDEA’s panel of experts will engage in a lively discussion on issues relevant to group exercise and what we can expect to see in the years to come. This session will report on the changing face of group exercise, discuss the challenges program directors face in trying to retain qualified instructors, review successful group exercise programs and identify future trends within our industry.

Cyclists, from the recreational to the elite, are plagued with chronic aches and pains caused by poor mobility, lack of flexibility and muscular imbalance. This session addresses the specific strength and flexibility needs of indoor and outdoor cyclists, and shows you how to incorporate the industry’s most progressive stretching and strengthening techniques into your workouts. This workshop does NOT include a ride. Repeated as session #605. BYOM

Some instructors have it! What quality do they possess that elevates their class from a workout to an experience? Allow yourself to be introduced to NLP, neurolinguistic programming, and how you can integrate these communication techniques to improve your client and member retention. Learn to create rapport, influence your members, use body language to your advantage, visualize achieving results, and practice effective negotiation skills. Excellent communication can create excellent results!

Yoga, Pilates and tai chi are three of the hottest workout programs on the planet. This workshop shows you how to take these modalities and make them more effective by incorporating the new BOSU® Ballast Ball and BOSU® Balance Trainer. Whether you teach full-length, mind-body classes or are simply looking for innovative stretch, core, and dynamic strengthening moves, you will get more ideas than you can carry home.

Back by popular demand! Year 2 promises to be two times the fun and two times the work. Join this dynamic duo, both former collegiate cheerleaders, to learn the secret to cardio, conditioning and core the cheerleader way. Combine funky dance routines, jumps, plyometrics, unique partner strength moves, dynamic balance challenges straight from stunt camp, and a flexibility segment sure to leave you ready to do the splits. No experience required! Short skirts optional.

Managing a team of group fitness instructors or personal trainers can be challenging, to say the least. This preconference offering will delve into the topics that are most common to managers of both groups, as well as provide individual breakout sessions in order for each manager to get information that is specific to the group he/she is currently leading. To enhance the experience, IDEA has arranged a special lunch hour that is designed for networking and just plain fun. You’ll walk away with great ideas to encourage team building and staff networking at home. We invite owners, managers and aspiring directors to take part in this special preconference offering. In addition, IDEA is happy to announce that each participant will receive a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION upon the conclusion of this special day. Note: Box lunch provided.