EMPOWER! Las Vegas
April 19, 2012 - April 22, 2012
Summerlin Life Time Athletic
10721 W. Charleston Blvd Summerlin, NV 89135
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702-228-2611
WELCOMING ALL FITNESS, WELLNESS, MIND-BODY PROFESSIONALS AND ENTHUSIASTS!
EARN UP TO 16 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS WITH MOST PROVIDERS BY PARTICIPATING IN THE MAIN EVENT, even more if you take a certification or intensive!!!
Here are just a few of the exciting highlights for 2012...
- Become a Zumba® Instructor Training
- Learn to teach indoor cycling with the Schwinn® Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification
- Shaun T. Patrick Goudeau, Mindy Mylrea, Len Kravitz, Rob Glick, Keli Roberts, Fabio Comana, Petra Kolber, Jill Miller, Kimberly Spreen-Glick and more...
- BOSU®, SPRI, Balletone and much more!
- You can earn up to ACE(1.6), AFAA(14.00), NASM(1.6), NETA(14.0) AAAI/ISMA(7.0) in the Main Event and even more if you take a certification or intensive.
Event Information
Thursday April 19, 2012
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pmInsanity® (Master Class) - no CECsShaun T.Personal Training and Group Fitness
Insanity® (Master Class) - no CECs with Shaun T.
As seen on television! With no other then Shaun T., he pushes you past your limits with plyometric drills on top of strength, power, and resistance intervals—plus ab and core training moves. Be ready dig deep, work hard and get fit! $20 (only free if registered for the full main weekend event)
Friday April 20, 2012
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8:00 am - 4:00 pmNASM Metabolic Conditioning w/Fabio Comana, $199, .8 CECs ACE and NASMFabio ComanaPersonal Training and Group Fitness
NASM Metabolic Conditioning w/Fabio Comana, $199, .8 CECs ACE and NASM with Fabio Comana
Come learn the NASM approach to boosting metabolic burn for health, fitness and performance. P90x™, Crossfit™ - You know the names, but what are they all about? Metabolic Conditioning is hot, and while many fitness professionals grasp the concepts driving these training philosophies, many misconceptions exist in understanding the real physiological principles that deliver safe and effective programs for success without injury or attrition. Although metabolic conditioning varies by purpose, for most it involves strategies to boost metabolism, burn more calories and transform the body from fat-to-fit, but are they snake-oils or do they deliver results? In this interactive, one-day live workshop learn cutting-edge applications derived from metabolic research, and develop a bullet-proof training philosophy built around neuroendocrine, psychological and emotional responses to stress that accelerates results while avoiding injury, attrition and failure.
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9:00 am - 5:00 pmZumba® Basic Instructor TrainingEliza Stone
Vanessa LupercioGroup FitnessZumba® Basic Instructor Training with Eliza Stone and Vanessa Lupercio
This training is the first step to becoming a Zumba® instructor as it teaches you the foundation and formula to teach a Zumba® class. You will learn the steps to four basic rhythms (merengue, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton). You'll learn how to put these steps together into a song, and how to create your first Zumba class. We''ll provide you with all the tools and resources you will need to teach a Zumba class. You must register for this session at www.Zumba.com
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1:00 pm - 5:00 pmDig Deeper – an Intensive with Shaun T, Creator of Insanity & Hip Hop AbsShaun T.Personal Training and Group Fitness
Dig Deeper – an Intensive with Shaun T, Creator of Insanity & Hip Hop Abs with Shaun T.
Spend four unforgettable hours with star fitness professional Shaun T in this highly acclaimed fitness training seminar designed for Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors and Fitness Enthusiasts alike! You’ll begin with an intense sports conditioning workout derived from Shaun's popular "Insanity" workout DVDs, designed to keep your body moving and working hard. Then, you get to experience a Q&A session with Shaun T during which you can get the tips you crave and answers you need to all your burning workout and nutrition questions. As if that’s not enough, Shaun will then share with you his top 10 techniques for creating innovative workout routines so you and your clients will never get bored with workouts again. Finally, there will be time at the end of this intensive dedicated to making sure you get a personal photo and autograph to take home. The keys to a strong body and a healthy lifestyle are within your reach with Shaun T.
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4:00 pm - 8:00 pmStrength Tool Box Instructor CertificateKeli RobertsGroup Fitness
Strength Tool Box Instructor Certificate with Keli Roberts
This workshop is jam-packed with new ideas, successful strategies and valuable material on implementing the toys and tools available in both the Group Fitness and Personal Training environments. Arm yourself with practical, yet highly creative ways to get the most out of products like BOSU Balance Trainers, Ballast Balls, Medicine Balls, Tubing and more to help your clients reach their health and fitness goals. Often, the more equipment we have, the less we use our imagination - but now is the time for change. A must-attend for group exercise instructors and personal trainers at any level! $89.00 click the Register Online tab above the Event Information to register
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4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLight Your Fire with Hot Vinyasa YogaTory SchaeferYoga
Light Your Fire with Hot Vinyasa Yoga with Tory Schaefer
Create deeper connections to your students by utilizing music, themes and experiential boosters that will rock your students to new edges on and off their mats as you play with six stages of a functional vinyasa class.
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pmWinning Weight Loss Strategies IntensiveLen KravitzPersonal Training
Winning Weight Loss Strategies Intensive with Len Kravitz
This intensive is THE all-inclusive scientific review that bridges the gap to the fitness professional and personal trainer on understanding Successful Weight Management and Optimal Caloric Expenditure for women and men. Part 1: The TRUTH about Successful Weight Loss - Topics include genetics, hormonal concerns, behavioral approaches, dieting, lifestyle management, exercise, maintenance, the most successful strategies, and future research directions. Fitness professionals and personal trainers will learn all key strategies to successfully implement successful weight management programs to overcome this unyielding epidemic. Part 2: Calorie Burning Extravaganza - This engaging second part of the precon will present and discuss the latest scientific evidence on exercise programs that maximize caloric expenditure and fat loss during and immediately after the exercise session. TEN excellent programs that maximize caloric expenditure (with actual laboratory videos of each) will be presented.
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5:15 pm - 6:30 pmSchwinn® Cycling: Ride One, Get One FREEKimberly Spreen - GlickIndoor Cycling
Schwinn® Cycling: Ride One, Get One FREE with Kimberly Spreen - Glick
Here’s a ride well worth the price of admission! Expect an indoor cycling workout filled with world-class coaching, motivation, incredible energy and style. Then wipe the sweat from your eyes as your Schwinn® Master Trainer hands you not only one detailed handout with all the components of this ride broken down including music, cueing, imagery, and cues, but a second complete ride ready to go, for FREE. It’s the ultimate cycling 2-for-1.
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5:15 pm - 6:30 pmGlutes, Guns, and GutsMindy MylreaGroup Fitness
Glutes, Guns, and Guts with Mindy Mylrea
Buns, Legs , Core and more - these are the areas we need to work and work we will in this creative chiseling challenge. We will start off exploring all the latest cutting edge lower body and core research. Then we will excite your sculpting senses with flow combos that start out lower body focused and somehow - if by Mindy magic transform into core crazy. You will learn combos that flip flop back and forth and back again between buns , legs, core and a whole lot more. Learn ways to activate one zone of the body while channeling through the other zones. A very cool workshop indeed.
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5:15 pm - 6:15 pmDance Delight (Master Class) - No CECsPetra KolberDance
Dance Delight (Master Class) - No CECs with Petra Kolber
You know that feeling when the music and the movement collide in perfect harmony. It's sheer delight. Super fun dance moves, amazing music and easy to replicate combinations all come together in this dance inspired workshop. The focus of this class is on incorporating methods anyone can use to build super simple yet creative dance choreography that anyone can master. It removes the dread factor and elevates the fun factor. Working from a solid base of movement that is familiar to all, Dance Delight let’s everyone feel as though they are ready for the spotlight!
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6:45 pm - 8:00 pmCore ConnectionMindy MylreaPersonal Training and Group Fitness
Core Connection with Mindy Mylrea
The core is the powerhouse of the body and we should attack the core from every angle and in every way. This workshop is jam packed with critical cutting edge core research as well as three amazing Ab and back routines using every twist and turn in the book. Mindy will show you how one rep done right is better then 10 done wrong. You will learn the best core exercises on the planet.
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6:45 pm - 8:00 pmSchwinn® Cycling: Music MakeoverRob GlickIndoor Cycling
Schwinn® Cycling: Music Makeover with Rob Glick
Great coaching gets your riders to work, but great music motivates them to rock! Whether you’re just starting to build your indoor cycling music library, or it’s already stuffed with thousands of songs, come discover a fresh approach to choosing and maximizing the soundtrack of your workouts - no matter what type of music you like to use - and watch your classes come alive. You’ll leave with access to dozens of the Schwinn® team’s favorite songs and maps for how to use them.
Saturday April 21, 2012
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8:00 am - 9:45 amSchwinn® Cycling: The Wake Up WorkoutMindy MylreaIndoor Cycling
Schwinn® Cycling: The Wake Up Workout with Mindy Mylrea
It takes a special kind of instructor to grow and maintain a sold-out indoor cycling class in those early morning time slots. But crack the code and you’ll find yourself coaching of a pack of the most loyal riders in the club. This workshop covers the Top 5 “musts” for winning in the morning and you’ll experience a wake-up ride to make you rise and shine. Don’t worry about getting up in time to have your coffee first. In this workshop we supply the coffee too!
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8:00 am - 9:45 amOne More StepPatrick GoudeauGroup Fitness
One More Step with Patrick Goudeau
There is nothing quite like the high from an all-out, choreographed step routine, wouldn’t you agree? Well, it’s time to feel really good, one last time. Patrick is back and giving his step fanatics one more step workout! Filled with energy, loads of fun and of course a little hip-shaking too, this sweat fest will leave you wanting more, but enjoy it because you may never know step like this again. You’ll think the smooth transitions are illegal, but let go, soak it all in and just inhale. The only crime you’ll commit… is if you miss it!
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8:00 am - 9:45 amSPRI® RealiTV FitnessPetra KolberPersonal Training and Group Fitness
SPRI® RealiTV Fitness with Petra Kolber
So it is getting pretty intense on TV these days. The workouts that our students see on television are becoming more and more intense. It is great news that Infomercials and prime time television shows are inspiring our students to get fit and get moving. BUT maybe some of our peeps are not quite ready to be a TV rock star off camera. This session creates modifications, and multi-layer progressions for some of the most popular exercises that are seen on TV today. This session helps prime your students for prime time workouts.
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8:00 am - 9:45 amTap into your Fat BurnFabio ComanaAll
Tap into your Fat Burn with Fabio Comana
Metabolism and fat loss remain highly popular, but controversial and often misunderstood topics in fitness. This session explains key physiological principles of metabolism and fat utilization within the body, and discusses the impact of exercise intensity and the energy pathways upon fuel utilization and metabolism. It will include information on the integrated roles of diet, exercise metabolism, and behavior (emotional and cognitive thinking). Join us to learn some of the latest strategies and applications to influence fatness and fitness
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9:00 am - 10:00 amZumba® Fitness Party!! (Master Class) - No CECsEliza Stone
Vanessa LupercioGroup FitnessZumba® Fitness Party!! (Master Class) - No CECs with Eliza Stone and Vanessa Lupercio
Exciting Latin & International dance moves, new choreography techniques, and a non-stop, get-down-and-dance, calorie burning, high-energy workout! The Zumba Cardio Party is the hit workout at ALL the top fitness conventions worldwide! This high-intensity workout will challenge your muscles and mind like never before. So let’s get the Party started!
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmSPRI® 360 Training: Explosive CardioPatrick GoudeauPersonal Training and Group Fitness
SPRI® 360 Training: Explosive Cardio with Patrick Goudeau
360 Training: Explosive Cardio is the ultimate training test, filled with creative, high intensity drills that will elevate the heart rate, jumpstart your metabolism and burn maximum calories. This dynamic workout is built upon a progressive training approach that takes you from foundation-to-performance utilizing the science of both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. Whether the movements are sport specific or just plain fun, you’ll learn programming options of linear or circuit class progressions to keep your workouts feeling fresh, intense and explosive!
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmAAAI/ISMA's S.T.R.I.D.EShaun T.Group Fitness
AAAI/ISMA's S.T.R.I.D.E with Shaun T.
S.T.R.I.D.E. w/Shaun T Shaun T’s Real Intensive Dance Experience gives you the best of both worlds. Using easy to follow dance moves paired with challenging toning moves, you’ll learn how to get the lean body of a dancer with the physique and fitness level of a professional athlete.
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmSchwinn® Cycling: So You Think You Can RaceKeli RobertsIndoor Cycling
Schwinn® Cycling: So You Think You Can Race with Keli Roberts
Whether it’s track, road, mountain, cyclocross, or time trial, if you’re on two wheels, and you’re riding to win, it’s a race and that means it’s ON! Capture the thrill of bike racing in your indoor classes and bring an authenticity to your rides that will inspire your students to train hard and fight for the finish. This workshop includes a primer on bike racing and a how-to for implementing indoor training plans specific to each sport. You’ll participate in an “Omnium Race”, a sample of five different race events, and explore facets of competition beyond the physical that make for an unstoppable athlete!
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmKaiZenRob GlickGroup Fitness and Yoga
KaiZen with Rob Glick
Based on this philosophy of continuous positive improvement and change, the goal of Rob Glick’s new signature class is to help you work smarter, not just harder. And, this class is designed to bring about more than just conditioning and cardiovascular benefits but also a whole body, mind and spirit transformation. You’ll enjoy high intensity functional conditioning and cardio training drills, followed by beautiful flowing yoga poses with positive affirmation for a whole body experience.
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmThe Sports Conditioning Trifecta - The Recipe for Winning!Fabio ComanaPersonal Training
The Sports Conditioning Trifecta - The Recipe for Winning! with Fabio Comana
The Sports Conditioning Trifecta - The Recipe for Winning! w/Fabio Comana Successful sports conditioning demands more than just good program design. It requires athletes to pay close attention to their nutrition and hydration habits. This enlightening session takes an in-depth look at the elements that make up the training prescription (i.e. anaerobic energy system training, timing, layout, pre-requisites, etc.) as well as reliable pre-exercise, during and post-exercise nutrition and hydration strategies that will help your client to discover the champion within.
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10:15 am - 11:15 amLiquidity (Master Class) - No CECsPetra KolberMind Body
Liquidity (Master Class) - No CECs with Petra Kolber
Liquidity flows from dance and tai chi based movements into yoga inspired postures. Let your body ebb and flow between circular shapes that warm and energize the body into more linear postures that focus on elongating the muscles. This session shows the many ways we can creatively fuse flexibility training into our classes. Liquidity energizes the body and ripples between several different styles of movements creating in a full body workout that both energizes and strengthens the body.
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1:00 pm - 2:45 pmSPRI® Double TroublePetra KolberPersonal Training and Group Fitness
SPRI® Double Trouble with Petra Kolber
This non - stop workshop brings community and connection into an athletic based circuit format. Partner drills, team play and group challenges all come together in this non stop circuit class. While intense in structure, this workshop includes a multitude of progressions and modifications so that ALL levels of fitness can participate and feel like an MVP. From icebreakers to team builders this workshop will explore creative drills that are all woven into an interactive and community based session. Double the connection, double the fun and double the results.
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1:00 pm - 2:45 pmExtreme Calorie BurnPatrick GoudeauPersonal Training and Group Fitness
Extreme Calorie Burn with Patrick Goudeau
The ultimate fat-burning workout for an even LEANER HOT BODY! Designed to shred calories and eliminate fat, this unique training system is all about results. Results you can see. Results you can feel. Be prepared to work hard as you move through a series of challenging, compound strength exercises followed by short, intense cardio intervals. Using dumbbells only, give your students the body transformation they want… it’s time to GET SERIOUS and GET EXTREME!
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1:00 pm - 2:45 pmSchwinn® Cycling: HIIT It!Keli RobertsIndoor Cycling
Schwinn® Cycling: HIIT It! with Keli Roberts
High Intensity Interval Training is all the rage, and it continues to grow in popularity across all workout platforms. But is this type of training really more effective than other types? And what are the best ways to execute this approach in your cycling classes? Learn the science and, more importantly, the psychology of high intensity interval training, and experience new ways to deliver, measure, recover and repeat high-intensity intervals to your riders that produce results and keep them coming back for more!
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1:00 pm - 2:45 pmLet it Go Vinyasa FlowKimberly Spreen - GlickYoga
Let it Go Vinyasa Flow with Kimberly Spreen - Glick
Come enjoy a dynamic, challenging Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice with a special focus on letting go of judgments, criticism and even inhibitions. You’ll flow through fun sequencing set to motivating, upbeat music that is sure to have you smiling your way through the sweat. So, be ready to let go of any expectations you may have and open your mind to an inspiring good time!
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3:15 pm - 5:00 pmEngage, Ignite EmpowerFabio ComanaPersonal Training
Engage, Ignite Empower with Fabio Comana
What differentiates great trainers from good trainers? It is their ability to engage individuals to build rapport, ignite their passions to help create a vision for change, and then empower these individuals self-sufficiency with memorable experiences. These skill sets transcend far beyond the exercise sciences. It is an art form involving the much-needed skills in rapport-building, motivational interviewing, distinguishing ambivalence from resistance, building commitment to change and boosting intrinsic motivation,. Join this session to learn key coaching strategies to use to empower clients. Cream always rises….rise above mediocrity and differentiate yourself.
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3:15 pm - 5:00 pmHip Hop GrooveShaun T.Group Fitness and Dance
Hip Hop Groove with Shaun T.
The beats are hard hitting, the moves are crisp, but only those left watching will wish they can move like this. Shaun T is gonna take you back to the streets with this down and dirty hip hop flava!
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3:15 pm - 5:00 pmBOSU® Strong + StretchedRob GlickGroup Fitness
BOSU® Strong + Stretched with Rob Glick
The BOSU® Balance Trainer is one of the fitness industry's best strengthening and stretching accessories, and this workshop covers both! First, you will learn brand-new athletic, total body exercises and sequences that are designed to functionally strengthen the body from head to toe, and can be used in any type of strength, sculpt or conditioning workouts. Then, you will learn a variety of yoga-inspired stretch sequences that utilize the Balance Trainer to make easy stretches more challenging, and tough stretches easier to do! These stretch sequences can broken up to be used for short and sweet cool-down routines, or connected together for full-length stretch workouts. Don't miss this chance to get the best of both worlds!
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3:15 pm - 5:00 pmTeaching From Your Heart!Tory SchaeferYoga
Teaching From Your Heart! with Tory Schaefer
Create the tools to unlock your full potential as a Yoga teacher. Learn how to express what your heart longs to share with your students! In this workshop you will learn how to get out of your own way to find your authentic teaching voice. Theme your classes and make them your own. Explore ways to choose and place music that you love that will enhance what you are teaching and not distract. Putting it all together to create the experience you long to serve.
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3:15 pm - 5:00 pmSchwinn® Cycling: Ride One, Get One FREERob GlickIndoor Cycling
Schwinn® Cycling: Ride One, Get One FREE with Rob Glick
Here’s a ride well worth the price of admission! Expect an indoor cycling workout filled with world-class coaching, motivation, incredible energy and style. Then wipe the sweat from your eyes as your Schwinn® Master Trainer hands you not only one detailed handout with all the components of this ride broken down including music, cueing, imagery, and cues, but a second complete ride ready to go, for FREE. It’s the ultimate cycling 2-for-1.
Sunday April 22, 2012
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8:00 am - 5:00 pmSchwinn® Indoor Cycling Instructor CertificationKeli RobertsIndoor Cycling
Schwinn® Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification with Keli Roberts
Taught by a Schwinn® Master Trainer, this power-packed day offers you the industry's finest and most comprehensive indoor cycling instructor training, providing you with all the tools you need to become a successful and sought-after instructor. You will learn bike fit, cycling science, and the newly updated Schwinn® Cycling Coaching Pyramid, which will make teaching indoor cycling easier for you and more exciting for your students! Included: two complete rides with detailed notes, a comprehensive training manual, Certificate of Completion and a resource CD that includes 10 complete class design sheets, the Schwinn® Cycling intensity chart and authentic cycling video clips. $199. Click the Register Online tab above the Event Information to register.
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8:00 am - 9:45 amDance 6 7 8Patrick GoudeauDance
Dance 6 7 8 with Patrick Goudeau
The best thing about dance is the freedom and desire to shake your moneymaker. And if you don’t move what cha got, be prepared to lose it honey! Get up, get down and dance I said! Great music, easy to learn combos and the right attitude will have you GROOVING in no time at all. Feel the rhythm, feel yourself! Cause if you don’t…well, you know the rest!
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8:00 am - 9:45 amBOSU® Strong + StretchedRob GlickGroup Fitness
BOSU® Strong + Stretched with Rob Glick
The BOSU® Balance Trainer is one of the fitness industry's best strengthening and stretching accessories, and this workshop covers both! First, you will learn brand-new athletic, total body exercises and sequences that are designed to functionally strengthen the body from head to toe, and can be used in any type of strength, sculpt or conditioning workouts. Then, you will learn a variety of yoga-inspired stretch sequences that utilize the Balance Trainer to make easy stretches more challenging, and tough stretches easier to do! These stretch sequences can broken up to be used for short and sweet cool-down routines, or connected together for full-length stretch workouts. Don't miss this chance to get the best of both worlds!
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8:00 am - 9:45 amDragon Vinyasa®Ottavio GesmundoGroup Fitness and Yoga
Dragon Vinyasa® with Ottavio Gesmundo
Explore this fully integrated exercise system that combines the ancient techniques of Ashtanga Yoga with mixed Martial Art Forms. This dynamic system is designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, breath control and focus as well as increase energy. Through the flowing synchronization of breath and movement you will release toxins and decrease stress from both the mind and body. Dragon Vinyasa is a fun way to build lean, strong and flexible muscles while at the same time learning basic self-defense.
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9:00 am - 5:00 pmAqua Zumba®Eliza StoneAqua
Aqua Zumba® with Eliza Stone
Known as the Zumba® “pool party,” the Aqua Zumba program gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, the Aqua Zumba class blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief. Must register at www.Zumba.com
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9:00 am - 10:00 amSTRIKE! Kickboxing (Master Class) - No CECsKimberly Spreen - GlickGroup Fitness
STRIKE! Kickboxing (Master Class) - No CECs with Kimberly Spreen - Glick
This intense, kickboxing-inspired workout is back with new ideas and combinations! Learn how to challenge yourself in new ways with this full-body interval routine that incorporates traditional kickboxing combinations(using optional weighted gloves), controlled weight-bearing movements and athletic drills. This is NOT your typical kickboxing class!
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmGet Your Hands OnTory SchaeferYoga
Get Your Hands On with Tory Schaefer
Step onto your students mat and set an intention to make a connection! In this amazing workshop you’ll learn how to subtlety support your students with hands on assists. Connecting to their breath and intention allowing no harm to come to them or yourself!
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmEven More Amazing StepRob GlickGroup Fitness
Even More Amazing Step with Rob Glick
In need of a few new step combos with lots of layers and ideas, then this is the workshop for you! Join Rob as he takes through a high energy, fun filled step session.
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmSPRI® 360 Training: Core CombustionPatrick GoudeauPersonal Training and Group Fitness
SPRI® 360 Training: Core Combustion with Patrick Goudeau
It is time to heat things up with 360 Training: Core Combustion. Utilizing the Step360 Pro, you’ll learn progressive movement patterns that go from foundation-to-performance and are designed to fire the core and create awareness unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Everything we do is based on how the core is activated during movement, so it’s essential to train those muscles that stabilize the pelvis and spine. You’ll leave with hot drills and a new understanding and appreciation for what it truly means to “fire” the core.
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10:15 am - 11:15 amZUMBA® Gold (Master Class) - No CECsVanessa LupercioGroup Fitness and Dance
ZUMBA® Gold (Master Class) - No CECs with Vanessa Lupercio
Did you know that the number of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to double to over 70 million by 2040? This population grew up dancing, this population helped create the fitness industry as we know it today, this population still has energy passion and the need for fun! Zumba Gold is specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and International dance rhythms created in the original Zumba program and bring them to the active older adult, the beginner and special populations. This workout is created to emphasize the basics skills of Zumba movements modified for the senior population.
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12:45 pm - 2:30 pmSPRI® 360 Training: Superior StrengthPatrick GoudeauPersonal Training and Group Fitness
SPRI® 360 Training: Superior Strength with Patrick Goudeau
To get strong takes intelligent training, determination and a deep, internal focus. 360 Training: Superior Strength is where positive changes in strength are directly related to improved performance of movement. Using the progressive foundation-to-performance approach, combined with the functional training challenge of the Step360 Pro, provides endless training options that build functional strength unlike anything you might have imagined.
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12:45 pm - 2:30 pmPower Vinyasa YogaRob GlickYoga
Power Vinyasa Yoga with Rob Glick
This workshop is perfect for students seeking a physical challenge as well as deep relaxation! This style of yoga is a very popular style of yoga for fitness junkies moving into the world of yoga. This vigorous yoga class strives to unite the body, mind and spirit and its many benefits include: increased strength, flexibility, balance, agility, sense of self, stress-relief and focus. This class will work both your body as well as your mind with a vigorous asana practice and integrated meditation. In the workshop we will look at simple formats to keep your practice well thought out and fresh. This class is suitable for all levels but having Yoga experience is helpful.
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12:45 pm - 2:30 pmPillars of HappinessKimberly Spreen - GlickAll
Pillars of Happiness with Kimberly Spreen - Glick
Are you “happy”? How you define and determine your level of happiness could be the most important thing you ever do in your life. This takes ongoing effort but is so worth it because it will impact your work, your relationships and your overall contentment. You’ve heard, “happiness is a choice”; but, how can you choose to be happy when life throws so many obstacles, struggles and even pain your way? In this lecture, we’ll discuss the foundational pillars of happiness and how you can choose to be happy, regardless of your life
Presenters
Fabio Comana
Senior Fitness Educator for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and faculty member in Exercise Science and Nutrition at San Diego State University, and UC San Diego. His previous experiences include collegiate head coaching; strength and conditioning coaching; and opening and managing health clubs for Club One. As a national and international presenter, he is frequently featured on television, radio, internet, and in print publications.
Ottavio Gesmundo
Ottavio Gesmundo became a certified Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga instructor in 2005 and is a registered teacher through Yoga Alliance (RYT 200). Since becoming certified Ottavio has been teaching a variety of Ashtanga Vinyasa based classes throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
Rob Glick
Rob was named the 2006 International Presenter of the Year by CanFit Pro and the 2005 Best Male Presenter by ECA. He is a continuing education provider for both ACE and AFAA, a master trainer for Schwinn Cycling, BOSU and Total Gym. He teaches at Equinox, Renaissance and Core Power Yoga and stars in many workout dvds.
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Patrick Goudeau
Patrick is a NIKE Elite Fitness Athlete, a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer. Known for his unique and innovative approach to movement, the KING of CHOREOGRAPHY™ is a former U.S National Aerobic Champion, celebrity trainer and the star of 23 highly acclaimed workout DVDs. His challenging, results driven workouts continue to inspire those who are fortunate to experience his incredibly addictive passion for all that is health and fitness.
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Petra Kolber
Petra Kolber is an international presenter and motivational speaker. She is the spokesperson for Yes! Fitness Music, and the fitness expert for Spry magazine and California Walnuts. Petra has choreographed and starred in over 28 award-winning videos, and is the 2008 recipient of the ECA Presenters Choice award, 2004 and 2003 ECA Best Female Presenter and 2001 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year.
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Len Kravitz
Len Kravitz, PhD, is the Program Coordinator of Exercise Science and Researcher at the University of New Mexico where he won the "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" award. Len was recently honored with the 2009 Canadian Fitness Professional “Specialty Presenter of the Year” award and chosen as the American Council on Exercise 2006 "Fitness Educator of the Year”. He also has received the prestigious Canadian Fitness Professional “Lifetime Achievement Award” and the “Global Award” from the Aquatic Exercise Association.
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Vanessa Lupercio
Vanessa has been teaching for almost six years and a Zumba Education Specialist for almost 4. She loves teaching Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Samba and other Latin dance moves while enjoying music from all over the world.
Mindy Mylrea
Mindy Mylrea is the 2008 ECA OBOW Fitness Presenter of the Year, the 2004 Can Fit Pro International Presenter of the Year, the 1999 International IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, a National and World Aerobic Champion, a Gatorade sponsored athlete, and a five star presenter for IDEA. She is an advisory board member for Oxygen Magazine, an international presenter, author, motivational speaker, video personality, and CEC provider.
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Keli Roberts
Keli Roberts is the recipient of the 2003 IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the Year award and a spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. Known world wide for her award winning DVD’s, books and training seminars, she specializes in strength and stability training, group exercise and personal training. Keli is also a BOSU Developmental Team Member, a Master Trainer for the Schwinn Cycling program and a Body Bar, Gliding and Bender Ball Master Trainer.
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Tory Schaefer
Tory is the National Training Manager for LifePower Yoga and leads teacher trainings around the country as directed by Jonny Kest. He has lived his life in the pursuit of education and helping people to develop better quality of life for themselves. Starting his yoga journey back in 1996 in New York as an actor and teacher, Tory incorporates his love for expression and theatrics into his Yoga classes to serve his students. You can expect to breathe deeper, sit taller and smile bigger with Tory.
Kimberly Spreen - Glick
Kimberly is the National Director of Group Fitness Programming and Education for Life Time Fitness. She is a member of the IDEA Program Director Committee, LifePower Yoga Faculty Member and Schwinn Cycling® Master Trainer as well as one of Exercise TV’s Star Trainers and star of several exercise videos. She is the co-creator of 5 Star Development Training and co-producer of EMPOWER! Fitness Events. Kimberly travels the world as a Presenter, Motivational Speaker and Continuing Education Provider.
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Eliza Stone
Eliza Stone is a Zumba Education Specialist and an international fitness presenter with 19 years of experience in the fitness industry and a Registered Dietitian. She is certified by AFAA, ACE, AEA, Spinning, Hot Cycling, Stability Ball, Personal Trainer and much more. She studied ballet, jazz and other rhythms during her teenage years. She started teaching Zumba classes 8 years ago and fell in love with the program.
Shaun T.
Shaun T is the creator of Hip Hop Abs and Insanity. Currently residing in Los Angeles and NY. He began training for his love of dance at Rowan University, where he received his BS in Sports Science and a minor in Theater/Dance. He has worked with various artists. Shaun has appeared on TV shows such as HBO's “Six Feet Under, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”and the movie “Beauty Shop” starring Queen Latifah. He has danced with artists such as Maiah Carey, Aaron and Nick Carter.
Pricing/Registration
April 20
PRE-CONS
NASM Metabolic Conditioning with Fabio Comana $199
ZUMBA® Basic Instructor Training $210 -must register on www.ZUMBA.com
AAAI/ISMA's S.T.R.I.D.E. Certification with Shaun T $179
Strength Tool Box Instructor Certification with Keli Roberts $89
Winning Weight Loss Strategies and Caloric Burning Extravaganza with Len Kravitz $89
Light Your Fire with Hot Vinyasa Yoga with Tory Schaefer $89
April 22
POST-CON
Schwinn® Indoor Cycling Instructor Training with Keli Roberts $199
Aqua ZUMBA® with Eliza Stone $170 -must register on www.ZUMBA.com
Register before March 31 to receive the Early Bird Pricing - save $40 on the Full Main Conference (Friday evening - Sunday)
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Early Bird |
Regular Price |
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Full Conference(Fri eve/Sa/Su) |
$189 |
$229 |
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Sa Only |
$119 |
$139 |
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Sun Only |
$89 |
$109 |
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Single Workshop |
$40 |
$50 |
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1 Master Class |
$20 |
$20 |
Hotel
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/element/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3145
Call the hotel directly and say you're with EMPOWER! for the $89.00 room rate.
Travel Information
AIRPORT OPTION:
McCarren International Airport
HOTEL OPTIONS
Element Las Vegas Summerlin
10555 Discovery Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89135 United States
(702) 589 2013 : Ask to speak with Courtney to receive our special EMPOWER! event pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Q: What is Empower?
A: EMPOWER! Fitness Events are designed especially for fitness professionals as well as fitness enthusiasts. Through these regional weekend events, we, alongside the community and a team of world-renowned fitness presenters, celebrate fitness, continuing education, motivation and the desire for an overall healthy way of life for all.
The events are produced by Global Fitness Solutions, LLC and hosted in partnership with Life Time Fitness, the premier Healthy Way of Life company, in the United States.
Whether you are a fitness professional in need of your CECs or an enthusiast who simply wants to exercise with the best fitness presenters in the world, EMPOWER! is exactly where you need to be!
Q: Who should attend?
A: Anyone who has an interest in fitness and a healthy way of life!
Fitness Professionals! If you are a Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor, come to learn and grow as you earn your much-needed continuing education credits (CECs) from some of the most highly regarded presenters in the industry.
Fitness Enthusiasts! Come enjoy huge, high-energy classes led by the best teachers in the fitness industry and around the world as you support your community and celebrate a healthy way of life with friends and like-minded enthusiasts.
Q: Why is Thursday considered a "special event" day?
A: Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23 are considered Pre-Conference event days. When you register for the EMPOWER! conference weekend, Thursday and the morning/day is not included in the weekend event package (Fri-Sun). If you are interested in participating in an intensive or certification on Thursday or Friday, you will need to seperately register for each individual class.
REGISTRATION
Q: How do I register?
A: You can register by mail, fax, or online. For more information about how to register for the EMPOWER! Fusion event you can call
1855 BE EMPOWERED 1 855 233 6769
Q: How does course selection work?
A: For EMPOWER! upon registration you will be able to select your sessions. We limit the number of registrations to ensure as many attendees as possible receive all their first choice selections at the event and can easily make changes throughout the weekend at will.
AT THE EVENT
Q: When can I check in?
A: You can check in at the event registration desk starting each day at the following times:
Q: What will I receive at check in?
A: You will receive your check-in packet containing a schedule, wristband or ticket, and a goody bag.
Q: What should I bring?
A: Bring a photo i.d., your registration confirmation letter, exercise apparel, a water bottle, and money for lunch and shopping at the expo.
Q: How do I get a receipt?
A: If you register online, you can print a copy of your receipt at the time of registration. If you mail or fax your registration, you can pick up a copy of your receipt at the event.
CECs
Q: What are CECs?
A: CEC stands for Continuing Education Credit (also referred to as CEU or Continuing Education Unit). You receive CECs by attending fitness-related educational workshops. Typically, certification organizations require that instructors earn a certain number of CECs to maintain and renew their certificates. Check with your certifying organization regarding specific requirements.
Q: How many CECs will I get for each class?
A: Each workshop equals .1/1.0 to .2/2.0 CECs from ACE, NASM, AFAA, AEA, AAAI/ISMA and NETA.
Q: How do I get my CECs for attending this event?
A: You can pick up your certificate at the event.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Q: Who do I contact if I have a question?
A: Global Fitness Solutions
11 Woodswallow Lane
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
P 1-855 - 233-6769 F (949) 786 2977
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