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DENVER, CO July 16-18

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PARKER LIFE TIME FITNESS

9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-0800

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EMPOWER! COLORADO SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

DAY ONE: FRIDAY, JULY 16 – PRE-CONFERENCE

1
9:00am–5:00pm
ZUMBA® Basic
GF
Stephanie Masceri

ZUMBA® Basic with Stephanie Masceri
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.

1
9:00am–6:00pm
Schwinn® Indoor Cycling
Instructor Training Course
GF
Shannon Fable

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 in the course:

  • Two complete rides with detailed notes
  • A comprehensive training manual
  • Certificate of Completion (approved for .8 ACE CECs/7.25 AFAA CEUs)
  • A resource CD that includes 10 complete class design sheets, the Schwinn® Cycling intensity chart and authentic cycling video clips.
2
10:00am–4:00pm
Strength Tool Box
sponsored by AAAI/ISMA
GF/PT
Keli Roberts

Strength Tool Box sponsored by AAAI 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 medicine balls, stability balls and tubing 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!

3
5:00pm–8:00pm
The Science & Application
of Core Training
GF/PT
Robert Sherman

The Science & Application of Core Training with Robert Sherman
The Science and Application of Core Training and Reactive Stability is a program that will teach the origins of what is “core” and the science behind segmental spinal stability. Learn ways to change how your brain views movement and you will change the way your body moves. The gross motor patterns and function of human movement will be explored. Reaction training is a new way of assessing and addressing the needs of all clients who are looking to feel and perform at levels that will affect the quality of their lives. This is the knowledge that every trainer needs to have if they are going to be able to handle the clients of the future and stay competitive in a very challenging marketplace.

4*
8:00am–5:00pm
ACE Functional
Training and Assessment
*
PT
Fabio Comana

BONUS Training! ACE Functional Training and Assessment* with Fabio Comana
Functional training 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 personal training to stay ahead of the game. *For more information or to register, go to www.acefitness.org.

SPECIAL EVENT MASTER CLASSES! - $15 or FREE for Registered Fitness Industry Professionals
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6:45pm–7:45pm
Zumba© Cardio Party
MASTER CLASS - No CECs
GF
Stephanie Masceri

ZUMBA© Cardio Party with Jani Roberts
The ZUMBA® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. ZUMBA® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

*
6:45pm–7:45pm
Progressive Yoga
MASTER CLASS - No CECs
MB/GF
Rob G & Kimberly S

Progressive Yoga with Rob Glick & Kimberly Spreen
This is a stress-relieving Vinyasa Yoga practice designed for the fitness enthusiast who enjoys a mental and physical challenge while being inspired. Trust the journey and come practice your Yoga with us. Inversions will be included but are completely optional.

DAY TWO: SATURDAY, JULY 17 – MASTER CLASSES & CONTINUING ED. WORKSHOPS

*
8:00am–9:00am
Taste of ZUMBA®
MASTER CLASS - No CECs
GF
Stephanie Masceri

Taste of ZUMBA® with Stephanie Masceri
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.

*
8:00am–9:00am
Warrior Sculpt
MASTER CLASS - No CECs
GF
Nick Bez

Warrior Sculpt with Nick Bez
Part of the LifePower® Warrior Series, this class is equal parts Yoga, traditional strength and athletic 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.

*
8:00am–9:00am
Virtual Vibe Cycle
MASTER CLASS - No CECs
GF
Robert Sherman

Virtual Vibe Cycle with Robert Sherman
Virtual Vibe is a cycle journey that is connected to mood and emotion with the use of teaching methods such as breathing techniques, guided imagery, visualization and music variety. You’ll be motivated and inspired as your senses are ignited. After this experience, indoor cycling will never be the same for you.

1
9:15am–10:45am
Strike! 2010
GF
Kimberly Spreen

Strike! 2010 with Kimberly Spreen
This intense, kickboxing-inspired workout is back for 2010 with new ideas and combinations! Learn how to challenge yourself in new ways with this full-body interval routine that incorporates traditional kickboxing combinations done with optional weighted gloves, controlled weight-bearing movements and athletic drills. This is NOT your typical kickboxing class!

1
9:15am–10:45am
SPRI® Ultimate Program
Design for the Lower Body
GF/PT
Keli Roberts

SPRI® Ultimate Program Design for the Lower Body 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.

1
9:15am–10:45am
Schwinn® Cycling:
The Trend Report
GF
Shannon Fable

SCHWINN® The Trend Report with Shannon Fable
What are today’s hot cycling trends, and what do they mean for instructors who coach indoor rides? This workshop 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.

1
9:15am–10:45am
Blueprint for Success
PT-Lect.
Fabio Comana

Blueprint for Success with Fabio Comana
Unclear or confused by the ever-increasing number of programming components that we are supposed to include in resistance-training programs? Endurance, hypertrophy, strength and power…linear periodization or undulating models, muscle isolation or integration… tempos, supersetting and hybrid exercises? Take a breath, relax and join us to make sense of it all. Develop your own blueprint for successful programming with a solid understanding of what and when to implement, and how to progress your resistance-training programs appropriately.

2
11:00am–12:30am
SPRI® Ultimate Program
Design for the Upper Body
GF/PT
Keli Roberts

SPRI® Ultimate Program Design for the Upper Body with Keli Roberts
Variety is the spice of life and meaningful variety is the key to improving fitness. Learn three different time-efficient 30-minute class designs to enhance muscular strength, stability and endurance for the upper body and core. Each workout incorporates a multi-joint, multi-muscle functional exercise selection. With Rubber Resistance, medicine balls and dumbbells, you will learn how to program Push-Pull-Core, Super Sets and Giant Sets to create a whole new challenge for your classes, ready for Monday.

2
11:00am–12:30am
BOSU® Cardio Express
GF/PT
Shannon Fable

BOSU® Cardio Express with Shannon Fable
This action-packed workshop will deliver an explosion of cardio drills guaranteed to raise your heart rate and workout fun factor. Innovative movement patterns can be linked for group fitness or used independently for personal training or circuit workouts. Using the BOSU® Balance Trainer, learn unique drills that will challenge your cardio fitness as well as improve your balance, agility, coordination and athletic power.

2
11:00am–12:30am
Schwinn® Cycling:
Digital Music Mastery
GF
Rob Glick

Schwinn® Cycling: Digital Music Mastery with Rob Glick
The onset of the digital music revolution has put the power to create an incredible indoor cycling experience literally at your fingertips! This workshop will give you a tour of the best sources and applications for digital music, including shortcuts and recommendations from the pros to get you up-to-speed quickly. You’ll learn how today’s top cycling instructors take advantage of their iPod’s features to turn this genius device into the ultimate coaching tool, then revel in an inspiring ride where you’ll see all you learned live, in action!

2
11:00am–12:30am
Does Fitness Lead
to Dysfunction?
PT-Lect.
Fabio Comana

Does Fitness Lead to Dysfunction? with Fabio Comana
Are we improving strength and fitness at the expense of the quality of movement? This is a growing concern as equipment and exercise become progressively more advanced. Learn functional regressions back to our primary movement patterns that will activate key muscles and improve movement efficiency. This session teaches a variety of tri-planar movement patterns to engage the entire body. Use them as warm-ups or within your program. Feel and see the difference it makes!

12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch and Shopping
3
1:30pm–3:00pm
SPRI® Hard and Soft
Intensive Training
GF/PT
Robert Sherman

SPRI® Hard and Soft Intensive Training with Robert Sherman
In Hard and Soft Intensive Training, the instructors will gain the ability to create progressions and purposeful training options through the use of tubing, hand weights and stability balls for the entire body. You will learn the unique quality of muscle activation and corrective exercise using creative tools to enhance an instructor’s skills and endless numbers of exercises and combinations. Reaching the clients' goals and staying creative are the keys to being successful.

3
1:30pm–3:00pm
BOSU® All About Agility
GF/PT
Keli Roberts

BOSU® All About Agility with Keli Roberts
If you train like an athlete, you’ll perform like an athlete! Learn to move quickly and explosively and you’ll not only get a great workout, you’ll have FUN in the process. By improving agility, athleticism and reaction time, you and your clients will develop high-level fitness that you can see and feel. Learn the drill mechanics, teaching cues and sequences to successfully implement this type of training into group fitness, one-on-one training and sport programs.

3
1:30pm–3:00pm
My Favorite Ride
GF
Kimberly Spreen

Schwinn® Cycling: My Favorite Ride with Kimberly Spreen
Chosen just for this event by your Schwinn® Master Trainer, 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. Your master trainer will break down all the components of their favorite ride, including music, cueing, imagery and coaching techniques so you can successfully replicate this workout for your own classes.

3
1:30pm–3:00pm
Stardate 2010:
The Next Generation Research
PT-Lect.
Len Kravitz

Stardate 2010: The Next Generation Research with Len Kravitz
Join Len for this exciting, state-of-the-art research review including lifestyle changes that can reduce diabetes risk, the new METABOLIC profiling technique for fitness professions, the science of “inactivity physiology”, fat burning in resistance training, the NEW ACSM guidelines for fat loss and weight gain prevention, recovery from exercise strategies, NEW research on dieting, the health magic of marathon running, PLUS 12 outstanding new and unique exercises for exercise professionals. This is a must-attend cutting-edge “research-to-practice”' presentation.

4
3:30pm–5:00pm
BOSU® Xplode
GF/PT
Keli Roberts

BOSU® Xplode with Keli Roberts
The ultimate cross-training workshop – done up BOSU® style! Learn a unique system for incorporating elements of strength, cardio, core, balance and agility into one full-body workout, and brand new exercises that use minimal equipment, minimal space, but give MAXIMUM results! Take the versatility of the BOSU® Balance Trainer to a whole new level and be prepared for a total body meltdown!

4
3:30pm–5:00pm
Heart N Sole
MB/GF
June Kahn

Heart N Sole with June Kahn
Explore the best of both worlds by combining the principles of Mat and Standing Pilates with elegant cardiovascular rhythmic patterns. This barefoot training program is designed to burn calories while building strength, stamina and balance. Don’t miss this flowing, non-stop and inspiring workout that will challenge your body and touch your soul.

4
3:30pm–5:00pm
Winning at Losing:
The TRUTH about Successful Weight Loss
PT
Len Kravitz

Winning at Losing: The TRUTH about Successful Weight Loss with Len Kravitz
This lecture is THE all-inclusive review on understanding weight management for women and men. 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 implement successful weight management programs to overcome this unyielding epidemic.

*
5:15pm–6:15pm
All Star Step
MASTER CLASS - No CECs
GF
Rob Glick

All Star Step with Rob Glick
Step instructors have a choice—they can either create more choreography or look deeper at their pre-existing choreography for layers they may have not realized are there. In this workshop, we will see just how many layers we can get out of simple step moves to end up with moves that look like a distant relative of their beginning. This method will help keep your classes fresh in less time and maintain a level a familiarity for your students.

DAY THREE: SUNDAY, JULY 18 – MASTER CLASSES & CONTINUING ED. WORKSHOPS

*
8:00am–9:00am
Kickbox Jam
MASTER CLASS - No CECs
GF
Dana Smith

Kickbox Jam with Dana Smith
This cardio kickboxing workout challenges you with a more choreographed approach. You will experience not only martial arts drills but also dance-inspired movements. Form and technique is still the primary focus, but be prepared to shake things up as well.

*
8:00am–9:00am
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
MASTER CLASS - No CECs
GF/PT
Melissa Gerson

Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Melissa Gerson
Vinyasa is a dynamic practice allowing for fluid transition from posture, while maintaining connection to the breath and laying the ground work to create a flow-based practice. Expect foundational yet vigorous sequences and a well-rounded Yoga practice to start your day.

1
9:15am–10:45am
SPRI® Stability Ball Training
GF/PT
Robert Sherman

SPRI® Stability Ball Training with Robert Sherman
Stability Ball training is an intensive, hands-on lecture/workshop consisting of three training components: Ball for body awareness and core activation, strength and power. Participants will be introduced to the physiological, biomechanical, and kinesthetic awareness principles, which form the foundation of stability ball training programs. Integrated with fitness training principles of strength, flexibility and agility, practical application creates programming ideas and exercises for all populations. This training covers proper technique and progression, safety cues, adaptation for specific programs/populations and incorporation of resistance training tools.

1
9:15am–10:45am
Caffeinated Pilates
MB/GF
June Kahn

Caffeinated Pilates with June Kahn
Energize and empower your students with this awakening, fresh and uplifting approach to Pilates matwork through a flowing combination of Pilates progressions in an undulating format. Experience core challenges that incorporate fluid transitions for seamless routines and gather endless ideas for your Pilates classes. Charge up your traditional routines by adding an eclectic twist to your Pilates workouts.

1
9:15am–10:45am
Schwinn® Cycling:
Total Time Trial Redux!
GF
Keli Roberts

Schwinn® Cycling: Total Time Trial Redux! with Keli Roberts
A 100% high-end endurance submersion, the “time trial” is the ultimate test of a rider’s physical fitness and mental toughness! In this remix of one of Schwinn®’s most popular real road ride workshops, you’ll learn how both individual and team time trials work and how athletes train for them. Challenge yourself and your teammates in three different time trial simulations and learn how to bring the crowd-pleasing impact and fitness benefits of time-trialing back to your classes!

1
9:15am–10:45am
Assessing our Assessments
PT-
Lect.
Greg Roskopf

Assessing our Assessments with Greg Roskopf
Learn how to strategically plan the specific phases of resistance training that "exploit the recovery" while optimizing muscular fitness gains. Participants will learn and understand how to utilize the new "Random Order Nonlinear", "Undulating Periodization" and "Progressive Linear" programs for strength, body composition change and sport application.

2
11:00am–12:30pm
Core Cuts
GF
Rob Glick &
Kimberly Spreen

Core Cuts with Rob Glick & Kimberly Spreen
In this master class, you will experience 4 individual core routines. Each one can easily stand on its own when time efficiency is a primary focus or used as a great addition to any existing workout. You can also combine any number of them to create a core challenge with a longer duration. So come cut that core with us!

2
11:00am–12:30pm
SPRI® The Heat: Strength
and Sports Conditioning
GF/PT
Robert Sherman

SPRI® The Heat: Strength and Sports Conditioning with Robert Sherman
The Heat is a strength and sports conditioning program that is rooted in conditioning and endurance through efficiency. Efficiency will be developed by teaching movement quality before quantity is addressed. The participant will learn new performance-driven exercises that push the edge needed to create change and success. Equipment will be used to enhance motor learning and intensity progressions.

2
11:00am–12:30pm
Schwinn® Cycling:
Ride a Century!
GF
Keli Roberts

Schwinn® Cycling: Ride a Century! with Keli Roberts
The cycling “century,” 100 miles of pure endurance, is quickly becoming the new favorite for amateur riders. But pedaling triple digits can be daunting! Indoor cycling instructors are well-positioned to help students properly prepare so they enjoy every mile. In this workshop, you’ll learn the “must-share” components of distance cycling and how to use this outdoor trend to reintroduce valuable endurance training to your classes in a way that is challenging and fresh.

2
11:30am–1:00pm
Current Controversies in
Resistance Training
PT-
Lect.
Len Kravitz

Current Controversies in Resistance Training with Len Kravitz
Join Len for a research round up of some of the most relevant and controversial topics on resistance exercise. This lecture will highlight some of the latest breaking studies on resistance training and weight management, resistance training and resting metabolic rate, cortisol and protein catabolism, delayed onset muscle soreness, overtraining, multi-set versus single-set research, acidosis (the burn) and how to prevent it, resistance training and the after-burn and much, much more. This is a must-attend lecture for all personal trainers!

3
1:00am–2:30pm
Yoga/Pilates Fusion
GF
Jen Ryan

Yoga/Pilates Fusion with Jen Ryan
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.

3
1:00am–2:30pm
BOSU® Core Flow
GF/PT
Rob Glick

BOSU® Core Flow with Rob Glick
Add fresh elements to your core training by using innovative flowing exercise sequences to challenge your core musculature like never before. As you explore the unique properties of the BOSU® Balance Trainer and BOSU® Ballast Ball, you will discover new ways to challenge every muscle in your “power center” while simultaneously improving your overall movement capability. Enhance both variety and effectiveness as you learn to link “chains” of core movement in fluid patterns that will give you creative new ways to deliver serious results.

3
1:00am–2:30pm
Periodization Training: New
Insights in Ultra Training Design
PT-
Lect.
Len Kravitz

Periodization Training: New Insights in Ultra Training Design with Len Kravitz
Learn how to strategically plan the specific phases of resistance training that "exploit the recovery" while optimizing muscular fitness gains. Participants will learn and understand how to utilize the new "Random Order Nonlinear", "Undulating Periodization" and "Progressive Linear" programs for strength, body composition change and sport application.