EMPOWER! MN
September 22, 2011 - September 25, 2011
St. Louis Park Life Time Fitness
5525 Cedar Lake Road N.
St. Louis Park, MN
(952) 546-5474
Welcoming all fitness, wellness, mind-body professionals and enthusiasts!
Thank you for your interest in EMPOWER! MN
Earn up to 16 continuing education CREDITS with most providers by participating in the main event!!!
Here are just a few of the exciting highlights for 2011...
- Zumba® Basic Instructor Training
- Schwinn® Indoor Cycling Instructor Training Course and lots of great Schwinn sessions
- BOSU®, SPRI, Schwinn® and much more!.
- The Industry's Best Presenters for Personal Training, Group Fitness and Yoga
- By taking part in the Main Event(Fri - Sun) you can earn up to 16 credit hours with most continuing education provider
- Earn Your Continuing Education Credits for ACE(1.6), AFAA(16.0), NASM(1.6), NETA(16.0), AAAI/ISMA(8.0) and More!
Don't miss our exciting Expo Booths
Expo Hours:
- Friday, 5-9pm
- Saturday, 9am-5pm
- Sunday, 9am-1pm
Event Information
Thursday September 22, 2011
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12:00 pm - 6:00 pmBalletone: Standing Flow Instructor TrainingShannon FableGroup Fitness, Dance and Mind Body
Balletone: Standing Flow Instructor Training with Shannon Fable
Balletone: Standing Flow is a fusion-style conditioning program, designed specifically for the non-dancer, blending training techniques drawn from dance, Pilates and fitness. Balletone offers a fun, invigorating workout to develop core strength, muscular endurance, dynamic balance and flexibility without the use of equipment or props. This Instructor Training will introduce the concepts and values of the Balletone program with a hands-on approach. Objectives will be reinforced through practical application and participation. Skills and drills will allow the attendees to develop an understanding of how the elements of Balletone can be utilized to enhance group or one-on-one instruction regardless of the population. $179.00 click the Register Online tab above the Event Information to register.
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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 September 23, 2011
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8:00 am - 5:00 pmSchwinn® Indoor Cycling Instructor Training CourseShannon FableIndoor Cycling
Schwinn® Indoor Cycling Instructor Training Course with Shannon Fable
Taught by Schwinn® Master Trainer Shannon Fable, 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 - 5:00 pmACE Functional Training and Assessment WorkshopChris McGrathPersonal Training
ACE Functional Training and Assessment Workshop with Chris McGrath
ACE Functional Training and Assessment Workshop continues to grow in popularity as the foundation for fitness and sports conditioning programs. Training to improve posture, movement efficiency and overall muscular performance related to a variety of activities defines functional training. With this one-day training, enhance your knowledge and applied skills with the latest tools and techniques in per¬sonal training to stay ahead of the game. CECs - .8 ACE, 8.0 ACSM, .8 NASM, .8 NSCA, 6.0 AFAA $179. Click the Register Online tab above the Event Information to register.
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8:00 am - 4:00 pmAAAI/ISMA’s S.T.R.I.D.E.® CertificationShaun T.Dance
AAAI/ISMA’s S.T.R.I.D.E.® Certification with Shaun T.
Spend the day with Shaun T, creator of Hip Hop Abs and Insanity, as he takes you through his new program, S.T.R.I.D.E.(Shaun T’s Real Intensive Dance Experience). His program is a highly contagious fusion of easy to teach hip hop choreography followed by high intensity fitness drills. Blending his two passions to help you have one amazing format, that will help your students get the lean body of a dancer with the fitness level of a professional athlete. Manual & certificate included. $179. Click the Register Online tab above the Event Information to register.
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9:00 am - 5:00 pmZumba® Basic Instructor Training w/Tony Witt & Erick Santana, $210. 7/ACE, 5.5/AFAAJoy Smith
Tony WittGroup FitnessZumba® Basic Instructor Training w/Tony Witt & Erick Santana, $210. 7/ACE, 5.5/AFAA with Joy Smith and Tony Witt
Take the first step to becoming a Zumba® instructor by learning the foundation and formula to teach a Zumba class. You will learn the sequences of four basic rhythms (merengue, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton) and how to combine them with song to create your first Zumba class. Provides One-year basic Zumba license. Must register at www.zumba.com.
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10:00 am - 4:00 pmUnderstanding the Eight Limbs of YogaCheryl OliverYoga
Understanding the Eight Limbs of Yoga with Cheryl Oliver
From social ethics to deep meditation, Patanjali’s classical eight limbs of yoga move from the very external to the most internal. The sequence is deliberate, practical and profound, and each step is important in its own right. In this workshop we will truly experience all eight limbs as we move from the gross to the subtle, from the external to the internal. We will begin by understanding yama & niyama (how we interact with others and our own ethical behavior) with partner poses, move on to deepen awareness in our physical body through flowing asana, use breathing techniques of pranayama to help us move into pratyahara while we calm down our senses with yin yoga postures. We will cultivate focus and concentration - dharana - and experience dhyana with guided meditation. Finally, we will move into stillness and peace, employing restorative postures to go beyond consciousness to samadhi. $149.00 - click the Register Online tab above the Event Information to register
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pmBeautiful Mind-Beautiful Body: Vinyasa Yoga IntensiveJonny KestYoga
Beautiful Mind-Beautiful Body: Vinyasa Yoga Intensive with Jonny Kest
There is a growing underground movement of living a healthier and happier life filled with gratitude. Learn the elements needed to practice, live and teach a unique style of flow yoga where breath and movement become a radical expression of what makes you feel most alive inside and out! Come and discover a new edge both physically and mentally, as teacher and student, where you use music, song, sequencing, and storytelling to bring meaning and transformation to your yoga classes. You will develop the skills to: • Teach the “Six Stages" essential to a successful vinyasa yoga class. • Guide breath and movement simply and intelligently. • Teach every yoga posture with greater meaning and purpose. • Give and receive direct feedback, discovering how others perceive you through your teaching. • Guide your students beyond their old limitations to step into the unknown with greater understanding, acceptance, and love. $129.00
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pmBalance Challenged?Jodee Thomas HollenbeckGroup Fitness
Balance Challenged? with Jodee Thomas Hollenbeck
One of the most important and functional aspects of training, yet it is often overlooked. Reconnect with your center of gravity and see how it can improve not only your fitness and workouts, but day to day life. You will learn how to incorporate balance training into your workouts and while moving through space to maximize your potential.
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6:00 pm - 8:00 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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6:00 pm - 7:00 pmGlee Goes Group (Master Class) - No CECsPetra KolberGroup Fitness
Glee Goes Group (Master Class) - No CECs with Petra Kolber
Built around the huge phenomenon of Glee, this workshop discusses how we can use popular culture to influence our choreography and classes. By connecting our presentations to patterns and trends in media we can allow a sense of connection for our students that relates to not only the 60 minutes in a classroom but also to their daily life. More importantly this class is just one hour packed with joy. Utilizing music from past Glee episodes along with “Glee Breakouts” this session builds not only fun and easy to replicate choreography but also a sense of community and connection between our students. Singing out loud is encouraged.
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pmThe 7 Critical Behaviors of the Most Successful Personal TrainersJason StellaPersonal Training
The 7 Critical Behaviors of the Most Successful Personal Trainers with Jason Stella
Personal Training is one of the fastest growing occupations in the world. The problem is that most people are not being taught everything they need to know to become and remain successful. Most struggle to make enough money to support themselves and their families. The information you will learn in this workshop has been compiled over 18 years in the industry and by surveying over 200 personal trainers. This system has been proven to improve the performance of trainers throughout the country. It has helped trainers go from 25 K / year to over 100 K / year! First, you will learn how to assess your developmental level to the 7 Critical Behaviors that the most successful personal trainers all have in common! The second part will take each participate through activities that will develop an action plan for each of the seven habits. Learn what you need to know; so, that you can retire as a personal trainer.
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pmSPRI® 360 Training: from Function to PerformancePatrick GoudeauPersonal Training
SPRI® 360 Training: from Function to Performance with Patrick Goudeau
It’s time to Experience 360 Training, and learn a specific training system that features 3 minute routines, thru 6 phases of training with 0 rest, featuring the Step360 Pro. This new 3-6-0 Training system allows every participant to develop strength, balance and movement integrity. Learning to train on this new responsive and reactive surface will leave you feeling energized and ready for more.
Saturday September 24, 2011
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8:00 am - 9:45 amSchwinn® Cycling: The Trend Report 2011Shannon FableIndoor Cycling
Schwinn® Cycling: The Trend Report 2011 with Shannon Fable
Times, they are a changin’ and it pays to keep up. What are today’s hot cycling trends, and what do they mean for instructors who coach indoor rides? This workshop, refreshed for a new year, digs into five of the top things that matter most right now in the world of cycling: pedal speed, pedaling technique, bike geometry, training with wattage vs. heart rate, and the use of accessories to improve performance. Come uncover the controversies, get the updates and head back to your classes informed and inspired. This workshop includes a complete ride experience with detailed notes.
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8:00 am - 9:45 amWeight Management is More Than Just Calories In, Calories OutTom NikkolaPersonal Training and Group Fitness
Weight Management is More Than Just Calories In, Calories Out with Tom Nikkola
This lecture will be an in-depth discussion of the lifestyle, environmental and nutrition factors affecting metabolism, health and weight management. Learn why weight management is about much more than “calories in, calories out”.
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8:00 am - 9:45 amSPRI® Med Ball MovesPetra KolberGroup Fitness
SPRI® Med Ball Moves with Petra Kolber
Designed with the Group Exercise instructor in mind, this session focuses on the simple yet so effective piece of equipment – the medicine ball. Perfect for functional training, core awareness and adding external resistance, the medicine ball is the perfect tool for the group fitness instructor. Based on a circuit style workout, Petra will demonstrate ways to utilize the medicine ball in ways that enhance the students body awareness and elevate the exercise experience. The session will explore ways to integrate, cardio, strength, agility and balance training, seamlessly into one non-stop workout.
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8:00 am - 9:45 amUrban Yoga GrooveJan JohnsonYoga
Urban Yoga Groove with Jan Johnson
Yoga, Pilates and Tribal Dance: An eclectic blend of these mind-body formats create a modality and mind-set that carries you off the mat and into the world with positive energy force and recognition of the divine the dwells each day within you!
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8:00 am - 9:45 amLean Body BurnPatrick GoudeauPersonal Training and Group Fitness
Lean Body Burn with Patrick Goudeau
This interval-training workshop will explore every inch of your body from head to toe. You'll learn how to integrate intense, compound strength moves with explosive cardio intervals; using a pair of dumbbells only. Sculpting doesn't have to be boring...open your mind and expand your horizons! You'll leave this session with some great ideas that you can implement with your clients and/or students.
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8:30 am - 9:30 amStep 2 Go (Master Class) - No CECsRob GlickGroup Fitness and Dance
Step 2 Go (Master Class) - No CECs with Rob Glick
This step class is designed to give you choreography that is Monday morning ready. The combinations taught in this class will be straightforward with a twist. Fun combinations that will train the heart more than the brain!
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9:45 am - 10:45 amCode Red Kickboxing (Master Class) - No CECsYves MacoGroup Fitness
Code Red Kickboxing (Master Class) - No CECs with Yves Maco
Bring up the heart rate with every jab and cross as Yves takes kickboxing to code red limits. "Code Red- Kickboxing" utilizes interval training, boot camp intensity and heart pounding boxing combos to burn maximum calories. so get ready to hit your workout potential and release those endorphins as you master kickboxing combos based on agility and power!
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10:00 am - 11:00 amAin't No Mountain High Enough: The Interval Ride (Master Class) - No CECsKimberly Spreen - GlickIndoor Cycling
Ain't No Mountain High Enough: The Interval Ride (Master Class) - No CECs with Kimberly Spreen - Glick
Come experience a complete ride sure to give you plenty of ideas for your classes and one heck of a workout! You can expect world-class coaching, motivation, and incredible energy. Kimbelry will break down all the components of her favorite interval ride, including music, cueing, imagery, and coaching techniques so you can successfully replicate this workout for your own classes.
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmThe Chakra System: Tapping into the Energetic BodyCheryl OliverYoga
The Chakra System: Tapping into the Energetic Body with Cheryl Oliver
Many yoga students are intrigued by the idea of the cakra (pronounced "chakra") system; a series of energetic "wheels" aligned in the body from the base of the spine to the crown of the head which receive, aborb and distribute energy thoughout the body. In this workshop, we will learn about the cakra system, as well as multiple modalites to enhance your teaching by bringing practices designed to affect the cakras (and hence affetc our physical body, mind & emotions) to both your group classes and private clients.
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmSPRI® Glute CampKeli RobertsGroup Fitness
SPRI® Glute Camp with Keli Roberts
Boot Camp for the Booty… Medicine Ball Interval training improves the cardiovascular system, enhances power endurance and has a high caloric expenditure. The program incorporates progressive total body physical execution techniques, plyometric progressions and exercise guidelines utilizing Gliding Discs and a medicine ball. Learn exercises and drills performed individually and with a partner, and are suitable for both personal training and group fitness settings. Learn critical body alignment, movement pattern, exercise progression and cueing techniques.
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmBOSU® Playground ChallengeShannon FablePersonal Training and Group Fitness
BOSU® Playground Challenge with Shannon Fable
Grab your BOSU® Balance Trainer, and get ready to play! This workshop is designed to teach you dozens of new athletic drills, skills and sequences using BOSU® balls in a variety of shapes, patterns and configurations. Working independently, in partners and in teams, you will walk away with an entire new library of BOSU® conditioning exercises that are interactive, challenging and incredibly fun. Perfect for personal training, boot camp, circuit training, interval training, sport conditioning and kid's fitness.
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmUltimate Metabolic and Calorie Burning MakeoverLen KravitzPersonal Training and Group Fitness
Ultimate Metabolic and Calorie Burning Makeover with Len Kravitz
Applying the newest research on spontaneous physical exercise and metabolism, all participants will learn how to complete a Metabolic Profile for their clients. This engaging lecture will explain the components of metabolism and calorie burning, factors that affect RMR, and the latest biomedical research understandings on metabolism and caloric expenditure. In addition, all participants will learn 15 documented ways to physiologically boost metabolism and calorie burning during activities of daily living and exercise.
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmClub Moves (Master Class) - No CECsPatrick GoudeauGroup Fitness and Dance
Club Moves (Master Class) - No CECs with Patrick Goudeau
This class requires no dance experience! All you need is a desire to move your groove and shake up the dance floor! Incredibly FUN and addicting, this workout will leave you breathless and ready to party like a ROCKSTAR. Simple to follow patterns that repeat themselves, but many will come together to create HOT routines that you wouldn't have imagined were possible! So check the attitude at the door and let the music and the moves take you to the hottest dance party in town!
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12:15 pm - 1:15 pmTaste of Zumba® (Master Class) - No CECsJoy Smith
Tony WittGroup FitnessTaste of Zumba® (Master Class) - No CECs with Joy Smith and Tony Witt
Remember the fun and exciting days of the original Aerobic Dance programs? A Taste of Zumba brings the fun back to fitness by combining high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. Zumba® is a fusion of dynamic, exciting Latin and International music.
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1:00 pm - 2:45 pmHot (Sweaty) Mamas:Strategies for Motivating and Inspiring MomsKara Thom
Laurie KocandaPersonal TrainingHot (Sweaty) Mamas:Strategies for Motivating and Inspiring Moms with Kara Thom and Laurie Kocanda
Join Laurie Kocanda and Kara Thom, co-authors of “Hot (Sweaty) Mamas: Five Secrets to Life as a Fit Mom” to discuss some of the challenges moms face getting to the gym (aside from toddlers who undress themselves right before walking out the door) as well as some of the things that make their gym workout experience great and what they really need to make exercise a priority when they are inclined to put family needs before their own.
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1:00 pm - 2:45 pmSchwinn® Cycling: From My Class to YoursRob GlickIndoor Cycling
Schwinn® Cycling: From My Class to Yours with Rob Glick
Come experience the ride that’s making your Schwinn® Master Trainer’s classes go wild! Then, get everything you need to take it home and teach it as your own. You can expect world-class coaching, motivation, and incredible energy and your master trainer will break down all the components of the ride, including music, cueing, imagery, and coaching techniques to make it turnkey for you. This workshop is well-worth the price of admission!
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1:00 pm - 2:45 pmStep EvolutionPetra KolberGroup Fitness
Step Evolution with Petra Kolber
How time flies when you are having fun. Petra looks back at the history of step and explores what we may have lost along the away, what we have learnt through trial and error and how we can mold both history and present to create a teaching module that will move us into the future. This session will revisit the heritage of step research and see how we can apply it to today’s choreography. This session will be taught in a true workshop style. Please bring your notes with you so that together we can explore, create and then use the modules discussed in the session on Monday Morning..
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1:00 pm - 2:45 pmSPRI® 360 Training: Hit It Hard!Patrick GoudeauStrength Training
SPRI® 360 Training: Hit It Hard! with Patrick Goudeau
This workshop, featuring the Step360 Pro, will push the athletic limit with a focus on two training phases, Athletic Performance and Explosive Power. Hit It Hard will provide participants with the feeling of training for athletic conditioning and will provide the backdrop to high intensity training. For athletes agility, acceleration and deceleration become the training methods of choice where increasing power output can make all the difference.
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1:00 pm - 2:45 pmLifePower Vinyasa FlowTory SchaeferYoga
LifePower Vinyasa Flow with Tory Schaefer
Turn up heat and crank up the tunes! In this unique healthy way of life course, we will focus on nourishing your mind, body and spirit while leaving you feeling energized and uplifted. The countless benefits of this multi-level vinyasa yoga class includes improved flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, stamina and stress reduction. Leave your troubles at the door and come breathe in the moment!
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pmYoga Pilates Fusion (Master Class) - No CECsJen RyanYoga
Yoga Pilates Fusion (Master Class) - No CECs with Jen Ryan
Yoga/Pilates Fusion Mind/Body Fusion classes continue to gain in popularity so come get the best of both worlds, Yoga and Pilates, in this workshop. We’ll learn how to create a multi-level fusion class of Yoga and Pilates that provides a strength challenge with special focus on the core as well as full body flexibility.
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3:15 pm - 5:00 pmJust Me, Myself and IJodee Thomas HollenbeckGroup Fitness
Just Me, Myself and I with Jodee Thomas Hollenbeck
No excuses to not workout, all you need is your body! Minimize the use of equipment and learn how to use your focus, body weight, and the space available to you to get a great equipment-free workout!
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3:15 pm - 5:00 pmSchwinn® Cycling: 10 Minutes to Your Next 10 RidesShannon FableIndoor Cycling
Schwinn® Cycling: 10 Minutes to Your Next 10 Rides with Shannon Fable
Let’s make class design super-quick so you can get on the bike and deliver that knockout ride! Come learn a simple system for creating an endless library of exciting cycling workouts that are easy to remember, a blast to coach and physiologically make good sense. Learn to create stages of work based on the Schwinn® Cycling intensity scale and way to categorize your music for easy plug and play. Now watch, as that one great class becomes your next ten rides!
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3:15 pm - 5:00 pmGroup Training: Ultimate Program Design: Lower Body & CoreKeli RobertsPersonal Training and Group Fitness
Group Training: Ultimate Program Design: Lower Body & Core with Keli Roberts
Cross training remains one of the most effective ways to condition the lower body and core. Learn how to keep your students bodies in a state of adaptation by creating meaningful variety in your classes. Using Rubber Resistance, a medicine ball and dumbbells you will learn three highly effective 30-minute programs that emphasize functional multi-planar, multi-joint exercises and drills. Goal specific Super Sets, Power Training and Compound training will challenge your classes in a whole new way. Logical movement progressions will demonstrate how to teach these programs safely and effectively for all levels of fitness.
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3:15 pm - 5:00 pmThe Science of LongevityLen KravitzPersonal Training and Group Fitness
The Science of Longevity with Len Kravitz
In the last decade, the increasing life expectancy of humans has generated intense focus and research on the biological mechanisms of old age and longevity. In this research-driven presentation, the physiology of aging and anti-aging strategies (drugs, antioxidants, exercise, caloric-restriction, etc.) to slow down aging and extend lifespan will be discussed. Join Len Kravitz for this exciting research review on the mechanisms of aging and the inspiring new interventions to extend one’s lifespan.
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3:15 pm - 5:00 pmHandstand WorkshopJonny KestYoga
Handstand Workshop with Jonny Kest
Come experience the freedom of flight & transform your fear into healing strength! This workshop will begin with a hot vinyasa flow to warm up and strengthen the core. Then, you will learn to transfer your weight to your hands and trust your intuition! You ARE strong enough for this challenge! All levels welcome.
Sunday September 25, 2011
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8:00 am - 9:45 amSPRI® Obstacle CoursePatrick GoudeauPersonal Training and Group Fitness
SPRI® Obstacle Course with Patrick Goudeau
This interval training routine is one BIG playground that blends strength and cardio circuits in a learn-to-use-what-you've-got body weight workout! Loaded with functional exercises designed to give you the ultimate challenge; the drills and stations will push you to believe in yourself. Whether you're working alone, with a partner or in a group, this is one tough workout and as a result, your students and/or clients will become stronger and leaner. Run, jump, squat, push....you name it, and we'll more than likely do it!
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8:00 am - 9:45 amBOSU® HIT Athletic CardioKeli RobertsStrength Training
BOSU® HIT Athletic Cardio with Keli Roberts
The BOSU® Balance Trainer is an amazing cardio training tool, and can be used to add intensity, power and fun to your cardio conditioning programs and classes. In this workshop, you will learn short cardio sequences intermixed with strength and balance recovery sequences that will challenge even your fittest participants,. Perfect for personal training, interval training, H.I.T. training, boot camp, circuit training and sport conditioning programs. Get ready because this workshop will leave you breathless!
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8:00 am - 9:45 amFat Frenzy, MORE About Fat!Len KravitzPersonal Training and Group Fitness
Fat Frenzy, MORE About Fat! with Len Kravitz
This profoundly researched presentation will cover numerous recent topics including the purposes of fat in the human body, the role of fat for energy production, the role of fat in athletic performance, fat metabolism, unique gender differences in fat metabolism, current health issues with fat and countless myths and misconceptions about fat. Each participant will leave with countless practical and meaningful applications about fat from this well-balanced, informative and comprehensive presentation.
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8:00 am - 9:45 amPower 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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8:30 am - 9:30 amStudio Cycle (Master Class) - No CECsJen RyanIndoor Cycling
Studio Cycle (Master Class) - No CECs with Jen Ryan
The Studio Cycle class is a fun, exhilarating indoor cycle journey built on the foundational principles of outdoor cycling. Enjoy the many benefits of this amazing sport while having a blast in a lively atmosphere set to great, motivating music. This class is multi-level and no outdoor cycling experience is required!
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8:30 am - 9:30 amZumba® Fitness Party!! (Master Class) - No CECsJoy Smith
Tony WittGroup FitnessZumba® Fitness Party!! (Master Class) - No CECs with Joy Smith and Tony Witt
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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8:30 am - 9:30 amStudio Cycle (Master Class) - No CECsJen RyanIndoor Cycling
Studio Cycle (Master Class) - No CECs with Jen Ryan
The Studio Cycle class is a fun, exhilarating indoor cycle journey built on the foundational principles of outdoor cycling. Enjoy the many benefits of this amazing sport while having a blast in a lively atmosphere set to great, motivating music. This class is multi-level and no outdoor cycling experience is required!
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9:45 am - 10:45 amKickbox Boot Camp (Master Class) - No CECsKimberly Spreen - GlickGroup Fitness
Kickbox Boot Camp (Master Class) - No CECs with Kimberly Spreen - Glick
This non-stop kickboxing inspired workshop is packed with fun-filled, easy-to-follow movements, combinations and drills that will leave you wondering where the time went! We’ll focus on a balance between fun and function as we work through many skills that professional boxers and kick boxers strive to perfect as well as the drills they use to improve overall physical endurance.
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmEccentric Exercise: Everything You Want to Know and More!Len KravitzPersonal Training
Eccentric Exercise: Everything You Want to Know and More! with Len Kravitz
Join Len for the most comprehensive review ever completed on eccentric exercise. Topics include the history of eccentric exercise, the physiology of eccentric exercise, the sequence of events leading to DOMS, the repeat bout-effect with eccentric exercise, gender differences and age applications, eccentric age and rehabilitation, and the mystery of eccentric exercise and metabolism. In addition, Len will showcase 12 great eccentric exercises using multi-media technology. A must attend for every serious personal trainer.
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10:15 am - 12:00 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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10:15 am - 12:00 pmSanskrit Basics for Yoga TeachersCheryl OliverYoga
Sanskrit Basics for Yoga Teachers with Cheryl Oliver
In this workshop, we will have fun learning proper Sanskrit pronunciation for many common yoga poses and yoga-related terms, such as the Sanskrit name for camel pose (it’s NOT “oostrasana” !) and "chakra" (it’s NOT "shakra" !) We will also learn the correct English translation of each sankrit pose (it's NOT "chair pose" !), so this workshop is appropriate for both teachers who wish to incorporate Sanskrit into their classes as well as teachers who wish to teach in English.
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmSPRI® Totally TubularPetra KolberGroup Fitness
SPRI® Totally Tubular with Petra Kolber
Designed with the Group Exercise instructor in mind, Strength and endurance training goes tubular. Using resistance tubing, learn fun and creative ideas to add to your conditioning classes. Cueing, set up, transitions, progressions, sequencing and room set up will be discussed in this session. Learn how to take the obvious, add a slight twist and go from traditional to totally tubular.
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmBOSU® AmpedRob GlickPersonal Training and Group Fitness
BOSU® Amped with Rob Glick
BOSU® Training just got caffeinated! Come experience brand-new exercises, sequences and drills designed to amplify the energy and the results! Full of hard-core training, and hard-core fun, this workshop will leave you with solo, partner and team exercises that can be done with just one BOSU® Balance Trainer per person. You will even learn some new and easy ways to incorporate the BOSU® Ballast Ball (or a stability ball) into your BOSU® workouts. Simple, unique, and full of creativity, this workshop will WORK YOU OUT!
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmDance Off! (Master Class) - No CECsKatie Haggerty
Yves MacoDanceDance Off! (Master Class) - No CECs with Katie Haggerty and Yves Maco
Own the dance floor with west side story meets battle ground! In this session you will learn easy to follow dance routines inspired from primarily jazz and hip hop, and learn new ways to give any move your own signature style along with how to create outrageous amounts of energy in your classes where you let go of all inhibition and perform a Dance OFF with your fellow dancers! Anything GOES so get ready rock your moves and conquer the floor!
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12:15 pm - 1:15 pmTranscendance, Take 2 (Master Class) - No CECsPetra KolberGroup Fitness
Transcendance, Take 2 (Master Class) - No CECs with Petra Kolber
Petra revisits one of her most popular mind/body workshops from the past. Recognizing the popularity of pre packaged classes Petra has created all new choreography and developed Transcendance Take 2. Moving beyond choreography this session blends beautiful movements that are inspired from the worlds of Yoga, Tai Chi and Dance together and then wraps them up in beautiful music that transcends time and space. At the end of this session you will walk away with a fully choreographed class or enough cool downs to last you for months to come. Please bring a yoga mat to this session.
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12:30 pm - 1:30 pmIgnite - The Mind/Body Ride (Master Class) - No CECsKathy FlaminioIndoor Cycling
Ignite - The Mind/Body Ride (Master Class) - No CECs with Kathy Flaminio
Using language that evokes introspection and inspiration, Kathy is able to translate a physical cycle class into a journey within. The 60-minute cardio workout will have participants work at and above anaerobic threshold. Using a series of flats, hills and speed drills participants will be guided to use these experiences as practice for living their lives. Come ignite your true potential!
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12:45 pm - 2:30 pmHow to Win at Group TrainingPhil TimmonsPersonal Training and Group Fitness
How to Win at Group Training with Phil Timmons
There’s no doubt Group Training looks good on paper and is a tremendous opportunity for the fitness industry providing a “triple win” for the club, fitness professional and participants. However, many times what looks good on paper doesn’t come through in the results. This lecture will demystify how to make group training a win for everybody.
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12:45 pm - 2:30 pmVinyasa Yoga CelebrationKimberly Spreen - GlickYoga
Vinyasa Yoga Celebration with Kimberly Spreen - Glick
This uplifting session is a party on your Yoga mat. We’ll celebrate all that is Yoga with a dynamic Vinyasa Flow practice set to motivating, upbeat music that is sure to have you smiling your way through the sweat. Let go of any expectations you may have and open your mind to an inspiring good time!
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12:45 pm - 2:30 pmWarrior SculptNick BezGroup Fitness and Yoga
Warrior Sculpt with Nick Bez
Part of the LifePower Warrior Series, this workshop introduces you to a class that is equal parts Yoga, traditional strength and cardio training. The flowing sequences of movements and warm room will be sure to help de-stress your body and mind. Come sweat, move and smile. Bring your yoga mat and leave your expectations at the door.
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12:45 pm - 2:30 pmStep Up the IntervalKatie HaggertyGroup Fitness and Dance
Step Up the Interval with Katie Haggerty
Enjoy multiple levels of non-stop step choreography while also being challenged to your ultimate cardiovascular limits and beyond with intervals of athletic drills.
Presenters
Nick Bez
Nick Bez is a Master Instructor Trainer for LifePower Yoga, a lululemon athletica Ambassador and graduate of multiple 200-hr RYT Programs and Advanced TTs. As a Master Instructor Trainer, Nick has led countless Yoga classes and trainings, always finding a way to bring light and laughter into even the most challenging and deepest of practices.
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Shannon Fable
She is the founder and CEO of Sunshine Fitness Resources, a fitness consulting firm experienced in providing services for instructors, aspiring presenters, fitness manufacturers and managers, as well as the owner of Balletone & GroupEx Pro. Shannon, a Power Bar sponsored athlete, is an international presenter for several well known companies including Schwinn, BOSU, Power Systems and ACE. Shannon is Senior Director of APDs/Presenters for Powder Blue Productions.
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Kathy Flaminio
Kathy Flaminio is the creator of 1000 Petals LLC, a total wellness company that empowers individuals by equipping them with tools and activities that engage, awaken, and ignite true potential. She is committed to developing products and services that provide transformative experiences for adults and children. Kathy holds a master’s degree in social work and is a registered yoga and group fitness instructor with more than 20 years experience guiding people to higher levels of holistic health.
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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Katie Haggerty
Katie is the Group Fitness Department Head for St. Louis Park Life Time Fitness and Regional Support Lead for MN Life Time Fitness Clubs. She teaching various formats from Yoga, Cycle, Strength Training, Step and Dance Fitness. Katie has a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota, travels nationwide conducting fitness trainings for National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA), and is one of the Life Time Fitness Master Trainers.
Jan Johnson
Jan Johnson is a Life Time Fitness Master Instructor and Group Fitness Department Head at the White Bear Lake club. Her education experience includes ACE, AFFA, NASM, Yogafit Levels1-4, Stott Pilates, and RYT certifications.
Jonny Kest
Jonny Kest brings a beautiful balance of intensity and grace to each challenging yet therapeutic class where he encourages the student to ‘get out of their own way’ and allow one’s own healing powers to inspire each practice. Jonny is a native of Detroit where he runs four successful studios each with their own flourishing yoga community but is known across the country as a teacher of teachers. He and his wife Milla are founders of the Midwest Yoga Conference (midwestyoga.com).
Laurie Kocanda
Laurie Kocanda is a writer, athlete and mother of two young daughters. She is co-author of Hot (Sweaty) Mamas: Five Secrets to Life as a Fit Mom, a book for moms who want to find more space in their busy lives for fitness while raising a fit family. Laurie writes regularly on family and fitness in various publications and blogs about motherhood and fitness. Laurie has completed over 35 marathons, including two ultra-marathons and two Ironman triathlons.
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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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Yves Maco
Yves Maco was an adjunct professor at Suffolk Community College from 2002-2004 where he taught Modern Dance and Hip-Hop. He was a resident dance teacher at Huntington High School and John Dewey High School from 2006-2008. Yves has been a trailblazer in the fusion of technical dance and fitness, teaching master classes in a variety of venues. He has combined his Haitian Caribbean heritage and movements with the disciplines of formal dance to create a hybrid called Dance Fusion.
Chris McGrath
Chris McGrath, MS, CSCS, CPT is the founder of Movement First, a New York City-based fitness education, consulting, and training business. Drawing on over 20 years of fitness experience, he specializes in a variety of training and coaching modalities, including, sports performance and injury prevention, post-rehabilitation and lifestyle/wellness coaching. With an MS in Exercise Physiology and a BS in Health Education, Chris is an international presenter, consults and teaches.
Tom Nikkola
Tom Nikkola is the Director of Nutrition and Weight Management for Life Time Fitness. He graduated from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN in 1999 with a degree in pre-med Biology. He began his career as a personal trainer and has held certifications from the American Council on Exercise (Certified Personal Trainer), National Academy of Sports Medicine (Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist), the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Cheryl Oliver
Cheryl has been teaching Sanskrit, vedic chant and yoga philosophy since 2004. Every workshop is experiential (and fun!) as Cheryl gently encourages students out of their comfort zone toward practice, understanding and transformation. Cheryl is blessed to count Sonia Nelson, Deborah Kuryan and Nicolai Bachman among her teachers, and to date has completed two trips to India to study at Vedavani and the Krishnamacarya Yoga Mandiram.
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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Jen Ryan
Jen currently is the Group Fitness Operations Manager, Chanhassen Department Head and Instructor for Life Time. With a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota and a background in Instructor Education, Jen’s passion is to bring art, science and community into all her teaching experiences.
Tory Schaefer
Tory Schaefer is the National Program Manager for LifePower Yoga by Life Time Fitness, the healthy way of life company. He has been an educator for 18 years and involved with the Yoga community for 15 years. Coming to his Yoga practice through his career as a professional actor he incorporates music, expression and heart to serve his students, Tory loves to guide his classes so everyone can find their own smile in their breath, no matter how challenging the circumstance.
Joy Smith
Joy Smith is an International Dance and Fitness Presenter and Zumba Education Specialist. She is a choreographer for music videos, TV, Movies, musical artists etc. in France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Brazil, Japan and the US. Awards include: International Presenter of the Year in Italy, Funk Instructor of the Year in France and Aerobic Instructor of the Year in Santa Cruz. ACE and AFAA faculty.
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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Jason Stella
Jason Stella has over 18 years experience in the health and fitness field. He has worked as an independent, studio, in-home and large club personal trainer. He was a regional manager who was responsible for over 15 Million dollars in personal training revenues over 4 states. He was the National Training Specialist where he developed leadership, business and technical PT education, systems and process for over 1200 personal trainers. He is now the Life Time Academy Program Manager.
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.
Kara Thom
Kara Douglass Thom, a runner, triathlete and mom of four is the author of two other books, “Becoming an Ironman: First Encounters with the Ultimate Endurance Event,” and the children’s book, “See Mom Run.” She has written for Experience Life magazine and blogs about finding fitness in the chaos of motherhood
Jodee Thomas Hollenbeck
Jodee has been teaching in the industry for over 15 years, is a Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer and Master Instructor as well as being a National Presenter for NETA. Her passions include running, triathlons, dance and inspiring others to live a full, fun and healthy life that includes exercise as well as play. Certifications: NASM CPT, ACE Group Fitness, AFAA Group Fitness, NETA Group Fitness, Yoga Fit Levels 1-4, Stott Pilates.
Phil Timmons
Phil Timmons is the National Director of Group Training at Life Time Fitness and has been in the Fitness Industry since 1994. He graduated College as a Sports Medicine Technician and continued on to a 1-year internship with the University of Minnesota and Men’s Athletics as a member of their strength and conditioning staff. Phil was a key member of the research and development team that created a national program called T.E.A.M.(Training Education Accountability & Motivation).
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Tony Witt
Tony Witt Tony Witt is the co-owner and Head Choreographer for Amorè Dance in Kansas City. He is also an international presenter and Zumba ® Education Specialist. Tony has had the distinct pleasure of traveling across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia helping to grow ZUMBA worldwide. He has presented at IDEA, Club Industry, SCW, DCAC, CanFit Pro, AFAA Taiwan, AEA and Nike Asia. Tony is certified with AFAA, ACE, AEA, CFP, NDCA and NTA.
Pricing/Registration
Click on the Register Online Tab to register.
FULL MAIN CONFERENCE
(Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday)
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Regular: $179 until September 10th; $209 after September 10th
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LTF Staff/Member, receive $30 off Full Main Conference
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IDEA/ACE/NETA/ZIN//AAAI, receive $20 off Full Main Conference
*Only one discount may be applied per Full Main Conference registration
Precon and Instructor Training
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Zumba® Basic Instructor Training w/ Joy Smith, $225 Must Register at: http://www.zumba.com/trainings/details/2011-09-23_B1_Saint+Louis+Park_US_Zumba_Office .7 ACE 7.0 AFAA CEC's
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ACE's Integrated Fitness Training $189 .8 ACE and NASM CEC's
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Balletone: Standing Flow Instructor Training $!79.00 .6 ACE 6.0 AFAA CEC's
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S.T.R.I.D.E. (Saun T's Real Intense Dance Experience) w/ Shaun T, $179 8 AAAI/ISMA CEC
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Understanding the Eight Limbs of Yoga w/ Cheryl (Hall)Oliver, $149
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Beautiful Mind/Beautiful Body: Vinyasa Yoga Intensive w/ Jonny Kest, $129
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Schwinn® Cycling Instructor Training w/ Shannon Fable, $199 .8 ACE 8.0 AFAA CEC's
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5 Star Kickboxing Instructor Training w/Kimberly Spreen $199 .6 ACA 6.0 AFAA
Other Options
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Saturday Only, $109 unil September 10, $129 after September 10
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Sunday Only, $89 until September 10, $109 after September 10
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Individual Workshop, $39 each
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Individual Master Class, $20 each
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Unlimited Master Class Pass (unlimited master classes, no CECs), $75.00
Travel Information
Hotel Option:
Double Tree Hotel Minneapolis-Park Place
1500 Park Place Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Special Event Rate:
Standard Room
Single Rate $99.00
Double Rate $99.00
Triple Rate $114.00
Quad Rate $129.00
*These rates include complimentary breakfast.
The above rates are only guaranteed through 9/9/11.
Call 1-800-245-9190 and mention EMPOWER! to receive the above rates.
Airport Option:
Minneapolis/Saint Paul - MSP
Ground Transportation:
The event location is approximately 20 minutes/18 miles from the MSP airport, a $40-45 taxi ride. You can grab a cab at the MSP airport or connect with www.airporttaxicabs.com.612-
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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