Fitness Pro Focus

“Fitness Pro Focus” proposals shift the focus away from the client and business and onto the fitness professional. These sessions emphasize enhancement and education in areas such as professional development, physical and mental health and wellness, growth mindset, career pathways, and other assets that specifically serve the fitness and wellness professional.

Key focus: Skill building for the professional.
Goal: Sessions in this category focus on the health, growth, and development of Fitness and Wellness Professionals.

Thursday, March 16

Zumba Jump Start Gold

Industry Presented Preconference | Zumba Fitness, LLC

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Lucrecia Venosta

Lucrecia Venosta

Learn the foundation and formula of the Zumba® program and how to adapt it for an active older audience. Receive Zumba® License and Zumba® Gold License if joining ZIN. Jump Start Gold is a program designed to bring together the foundation of Zumba Fitness as taught in our B1 Instructor Training and our Zumba Gold Training.

This course is designed for instructors who wish to teach the active older adult and addresses the anatomical, physiological, and psychological needs specific to this population. It will also prepare you to teach attendees just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Jump Start Gold teaches you the foundation and formula to teach a safe and effective Zumba class and prepares you to teach Zumba Gold classes by integrating the concepts of the Zumba Gold Program.

Attendees receive a one-year Basic Zumba License and a Zumba Gold License as long as they are a ZIN Member in good standing.

The Ride by Keiser: Group Indoor Cycling Certification

Industry Presented Preconference | Keiser
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Linda Webster photo

Linda Webster

The Ride by Keiser Indoor Cycling Foundations course will cover everything you need to know to become an engaging, effective and inspiring indoor cycling instructor. This full-day course covers Keiser M3i cycling and technology, proper bike set up for all levels of riders, riding postures and positions, pedaling technique, form and cadence, energy systems, training with power, FTP testing, modifying intensity, ride profiles, class formats and design, cycling drills, communication, cueing, and more. This course includes both practical training and on- and off- the bike teaching to help you fully engage in the cycling instructor experience, regardless of the bike you teach on. Get ready to learn, ride and join the Ride by Keiser trainer community!

Friday, March 17

Michael Stack

Michael Stack

Forging Trust & Partnerships Between Fitness Professionals & Physicians

Lecture
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Advance your career, improve public health and become an important part of the health care system by learning how to build strong and lasting collaborative relationships with physicians using the “Know, Like, and Trust” framework.

Popowych, Krista

Krista Popowych

Metabolic Mayhem! NSM (never stop moving) Training

Specialty Workout
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

In this session, experience a workout that moves from start to finish with the goal of ramping up metabolic response. Learn how to put together workouts that are body weight training focused and combine the perfect amount of innovative, muscle mayhem moves with active recovery. Using a 3-step training plan, apply the NSM formula for results and fun.

HIIT: From Science to Real World

Industry Presented Specialty Workout | Keiser
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Linda Webster photo

Linda Webster

In this session, discover new interval-training ideas that go beyond science and move into applied experiences. As HIIT-style workouts continue to be a programming staple, ride away with power-packed interval drills that leave riders energized and excited for more.

Nick Lambe

Nick Lambe

Don't Sleep on Sleep: A Practical Coaching Framework

Lecture

1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

Of the triad of optimal health — sleep, exercise and nutrition — sleep often takes a back seat, despite how important it is for adaptation and recovery. With over half the population struggling with sleep and only 7,500 sleep physicians available — and since many sleep issues are behavioral in nature — there’s a huge opportunity for fitness professionals to fill the void.

Let the Rhythm Be Your Guide!

Industry Presented Specialty Workout | Keiser
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

Popowych, Krista

Krista Popowych

In the world of indoor cycling, RPMs and BPMs go hand in hand. Music-driven classes motivate members by working with a variety of tempos, rhythms and music styles. The music truly becomes the language of the ride. Learn how to work with the beat of the music to develop ride profiles that are fun, inspiring and effective.

The Triple C Formula

Industry Presented Specialty Workout | Keiser
3 - 4 p.m.

Linda Webster photo

Linda Webster

The tipping point of a great cycling instructor is the ability to deliver a ride that is both effective and engaging. Using the Triple C Formula of Coaching, Cueing, and Connecting, learn how to take your ride profile and uncover training methods that will coach your riders to success, to cue beyond cheerleading and connect for a deeper level of goal attainment and rider community. Empower yourself and your riders with skills that will take every workout beyond the basics, each and every ride.

Saturday, March 18

Batrakoulis-Alexis

Alexis Batrakoulis, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, CPT, EIM

2022 Certified Professional of the Year Lecture: Health is the New Wealth: Get Ready ACSM Certified Pros!

Lecture

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

This session will give attendees insight into the current state of the global fitness industry, highlighting the top global health-related trends — particularly the nexus of health care and fitness as the number of aging and inactive clients, as well as those with lifestyle-related chronic conditions, continues to grow.

Power to the People!

Industry Presented Specialty Workout | Keiser
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Popowych, Krista

Krista Popowych

Training with power is one of the most effective ways to train for indoor cycling. In the session, we will maximize your potential as an indoor rider by understanding and experiencing the benefits of training with power. From training zones to power drills, this session takes power to a whole new level.

Stanten-Michele Gretchen Patch

Michele Stanten; Gretchen Patch; Mike McGinn; Michelle Atkin

Leveraging Your Local Community Assets to Promote Health and Physical Activity

Lecture

1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

Connect and learn with a panel of experts that specializes in what it takes to use your local community and environment to promote health and fitness. It isn’t always as easy as “just go outside and exercise”. The ACSM American Fitness Index (Fitness Index) has ranked Arlington, VA as the fittest city in the U.S. for the past five years. This session will highlight the Fitness Index and some of the specific reasons why Arlington ranked so high including access to community assets like parks, recreation centers, ball fields and more. It will also feature fitness professionals with experience working in their local communities; and other organizations and leaders that have contributed to building infrastructure and connections to promote health and wellness outside of traditional fitness settings. This session aims to construct a conversation on advocacy, collaboration, and best practices to help fitness professionals personally develop and potentially expand their business opportunities beyond the gym.

Rachelle Reed

Rachelle Reed

Langton-Rebecca

Rebecca Langton

Take Care of Yourself First: Ten Self-Care Tips to Prevent Burnout as a Personal Trainer

Interactive Workshop

1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

You’ve chosen to invest your blood, sweat and tears into an industry that focuses on helping improve the quality of life of others. But such choices can often leave you, the professional, with little time and energy to take care of yourself. Learn 10 applicable tips for preventing burnout.

Double the Fun, Triple the Results!

Industry Presented Specialty Workout | Keiser
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

Popowych, Krista

Krista Popowych

Want to infuse your workouts with incredible energy, over-the-top fun and a positive atmosphere? This session is for you. Learn the ins and outs of partner training, then experience a workout incorporating ideas that you can use for group classes, personal training and bootcamps.

Summer Sides

Summer Sides

Explore Curiosity, Creativity, and Courage in CounterFlow Yoga

Specialty Workout
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.