2015 FIT Rendezvous - Provincial Fitness Unit

2015
FIT Rendezvous
CONFERENCE
Mount Royal University
May 22- 24, 2015
FIT Rendezvous
CONFERENCE
The Provincial Fitness Unit proudly presents,
Fit Rendezvous 2015
Fit Rendezvous is Alberta’s Fitness Conference built with the highest of standards to
address the professional development needs of Alberta’s Exercise Professionals. This
annual conference continues to raise the bar and unleash a program that is leading
edge, dynamic and both physically and mentally challenging. Prepare to be inspired!
Fit Rendezvous 2015 Pre-Conference Sessions Friday May 22
TIME
Friday, May 22 Sessions
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
ViPRTM for Personal Trainers– A1-01
Tim Borys
9:00 am– 5:00 pm
AFLCA Certified Fitness Trainer Preparatory Course – A1-02
AFLCA CFT Examiners
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
AFLCA Functional Independence Training for the Older Adult – A1-03
Lesley McEwan
12:00 – 4:00 pm
Urban Poling Course – A1-04
Susan Yackulic and Mandy Johnson
6:00 – 10:00 pm
CPR (Level A) – A1-05
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tim Borys – ViPR™ for Personal Trainers
Lesley McEwan – AFLCA Functional
Independence Training for Older Adults
Session code: A1-01
ViPR™ bridges the gap between movement and strength, easily making it the most innovative fitness break through in years.
•Burn more calories during and after workouts
•Build muscle strength and tone
•Improve balance and flexibility
•Increase strength and power.
This intensive course provides the comprehensive education necessary
for you to effectively and safely train your clients with ViPR™. Learn:
•Scientific training principles behind ViPR™
•How to progress or regress ViPR™ for any client
•How to apply ViPR™ to personal training, small group training, boot campstyle classes,
•How to apply the scientific training principles to other training modalities.
Upon registration, you will be enrolled in the online module 1 which
must be completed by June 15, in order to become fully qualified.
ViPR module 1 is worth an additional .3 CEC in addition to the 7 credit
hours of the live workshop. A ViPR™ course manual will be provided
at the course.
AFLCA CFT Examiners – AFLCA Certified
Fitness Trainer Preparatory Course
Session code: A1-02
This interactive 8-hour course will prepare candidates for aspects of
the Certified Fitness Trainer theory and practical examinations. All CFT
performance standards and core competencies will be covered including: anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, exercise prescription,
client assessment, injury prevention, and nutrition. Practical exam
requirements will also be covered with many opportunities to gain confidence and proficiency administering the assessments and pre-screening protocols. Candidates will be eligible to register in any AFLCA - CFT
exams following this course including the theory and practical sessions
being held at Mount Royal University May 31. This course is available
to those who have met the entrance criteria for the AFLCA Certified Fitness Trainer including: existing AFLCA Resistance Training Leaders, and
those students or graduates of recognized post-secondary education
programs. Please contact the AFLCA to confirm eligibility.
Session code: A1-03
Lesley will lead you through practical, safe and appropriate movements
designed specifically for the entire older adult age range. This interactive session is targeted for leaders working with older adults within the
community and seniors’ facilities. The adaptable functional exercises
included in the manual are designed to enhance your current programming. Highlights include: AFLCA’s new Falls Prevention supplement
(launched in this workshop), suggested exercises, safety considerations,
accommodating special conditions and an opportunity to network.
This session will complement the AFLCA Fitness for the Older Adult
certification.
12:00 – 4:00 pm
Susan Yackulic and Mandy Johnson – Urban
Poling Course
Session code: A1-04
Urban Poling, a form of Nordic walking, is an ideal outdoor activity for
people of all ages and abilities, from super sedentary to super fit. Like
cross-country skiing without the skis, Urban Poling gently works 90%
of the body’s muscles. Ideal for core strengthening, Urban Poling burns
up to 46% more calories than walking alone. The course will highlight
some of over 100 research studies that have been conducted on Nordic
walking. The design features of the poles and correct adjustment will
be explained. The unique technique will be practiced, progressing
through four basic steps. Instructional techniques will be introduced as
well as how to troubleshoot common technique errors in participants.
Tips and strategies for developing an on-going Nordic walking program
will be discussed. Poles will be provided for the session and can be
purchased separately at a discounted conference rate.
6:00 – 10:00 pm
CPR (Level A)
Session code: A1-05
Fit Rendezvous 2015 Conference Sessions Saturday May 23
TIME
Saturday, May 23 Sessions
Moveball™
Super Class
Anita Parker
B1-01
Metabolic Shape
Shifters – Glutes,
Guts, and Glory!
Marc Lebert
B1-02
COREFX Power
Play
Helen Vanderburg
B1-03
Thunder and
Lightning: A
Cycling Sensation
Krista Popowych
B1-04
1
7:30 – 9:00 am
2
9:15 – 10:15
am
Keynote
Steve Norris: Ethos - Authenticity in Performance
B2-01
10:15 – 10:45
am
Trade Show Opens and Energy Break
10:30 am –
12:00 pm
3
ViPR™
3-D
Simone Hodgkinson
B3-01
Fat Loss Results for Busy
Adults
Brett Klika
B3-02
Dust Off the Step 2015
Krista Popowych
B3-05
10:45 am –
12:15 pm
12:00 – 1:15
pm
1:00 – 2:30 pm
1:15 – 2:45 pm
Smashed Up Kickboxing
Krista Popowych
B4-04
4
4:45 – 6:00 pm
H.I.I.T. Cardio and Core
Michelle Felzmann
B4-05
No Equipment, No Problem
Jackie Lebeau
B4-03
360 Metabolic Circuit Experience
(Repeat Block 3)
Jessica Power Cyr
B4-06
Energy Break
Yoga Express
5b
360 Metabolic Circuit Experience
Jessica Power Cyr
B3-06
Indoor Cycle: Top Themes; Fantastic
Focuses
Suzette O’Byrne
B4-02
2:30 – 3:00 pm
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Waterworks
Jackie Lebeau
B3-04
Lunch
COREFX Grit & Gut
Helen Vanderburg
B4-01
5
Ride Your Upper and
Lower Limits
Judy Cudrak
B3-03
Building Your Business
Without Burning Out
Brett Klika
B1-05
Simone
Hodgkinson
B5-01
Programming for
Bootcamps and
Group Training
Marc Lebert
B5-02
Fitness Adventure:
Fighting Childhood
Obesity
Brett Klika
B5-03
Cycle Interactive
Lisa Kingston
B5-04
Psycho Aqua Cycle (Deep)
Judy Cudrak
B5-05
Plyo – H2O
Jackie Lebeau
B5b-01
Participants should bring their own Yoga Mat.
Block 1
Block 2
7:30 – 9:00 am
9:15 – 10:15 am
Anita Parker – Moveball™ Super-class
Steve Norris – ETHOS - Authenticity in
Performance
Session code: B1-01
Fill up your water bottle and get ready for plenty of zestful ideas to bring to
your classes and clients! First, we’ll challenge our cardiovascular endurance
and anaerobic capacity with intervals and functional movement patterns.
Then, let’s dig deep into head-to-toe muscle conditioning, focusing on strategies of maximum benefit and appropriateness for each participant. We’ll
finish strong with a mind-body inspired core segment, and aaaahhh, some
delicious muscle lengthening.
Marc Lebert – LTS™: Metabolic Shape
Shifters—Glutes, Guts and Glory!
Session code: B1-02
No, this isn’t some sort of Blade Runner or other sci-fi movie title… but it
will be a blockbuster! This session combines the latest in H.I.I.T. training
science with new exercises and programs with the Equalizer™ and Buddy
System™ that are sure to please, in an evil, sweaty, and “I just crushed it”
kind of way. Our focus will be three short intense workouts (Mad Gluteus
Max, The Arms Race and Miss Ann-Aerobic) targeting the major muscle
groups for maximum calorie expenditure and burn. This workout gets “Two
Thumbs Up”!
Helen Vanderburg – COREFX Power Play
Session code: B1-03
Power, quickness, and strength are arguably the most important physical
attributes a client, athlete, or older adult can attain and maintain. Quick,
explosive and reactive movement is essential for developing the athleticism
necessary for sport and life for ALL ages. This workshop focuses on core,
lower, and upper body power progressions. Power Play begins with floor
based deceleration and movement progressions, and moves to elevated and
loaded plyomeric challenges. Learn the science, drill mechanics, teaching
cues and progressions to successfully implement this type of training into
fitness and sport programs. Let the games begin!
Krista Popowych – Thunder and Lightning: A
Cycling Sensation
Session code: B1-04
When two cycling sensations collide, you get great energy, fantastic momentum and a collision of cycling drills and ideas that are out of this world.
Thundering from a low rumble and rapidly increasing in intensity, this high
intensity interval based cycling workout is just the shock wave your cycling
environment needs. Join cycling master trainer Krista Popowych and get
ready to add some thunder and lightning into your next cycling class!
Brett Klika – Building Your Business Without
Burning Out
Session code: B1-05
Personal trainers are always looking for ways to increase their income. With
a limited amount of hours in a day, trainers can only work so long before
they get burned out and frustrated. A frustrated, burned out trainer can’t
help clients! This workshop will highlight 10 strategies that most trainers are not doing to increase income and decrease burnout. Learn how to
leverage your training time to create products, speak, and pursue other
opportunities aside from training clients one-on-one. This presentation will
leave you motivated, educated, and inspired to BE MORE!
4
Session code: B2-01
Join Stephen Norris as he takes you through a unique philosophical
journey; alluding to his personal experience and the need for diligence, all
the while ensuring that professionals must care for themselves and critical
others if they are to ultimately perform to their potential in a sustained
manner. Reflect on your practice as it pertains to sound personal ethos and
‘Authenticity in Performance’. Learn how you can strive to attain a competitive advantage and, arguably most importantly, a robust personal platform
for strong relationships through the mindset of ‘Kaizen’.
Block 3
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Simone Hodgkinson – ViPR™ 3-D
Session code: B3-01
Be one of the first in Canada to participate in the new ViPRTM 3-D group
fitness program. Come and see how ViPRTM is revolutionizing the group
fitness industry by using loaded movement training, synchronized to music.
This strength and cardio based program will have you shifting, lifting, tilting and dragging the ViPRTM to ensure you move through the three planes
of movement to create a whole body integrated workout. Increasing mobility, core function and creating a calorie-blasting workout, ViPRTM 3-D and
loaded movement training is the hottest new way to train.
Brett Klika – Fat Loss Results for Busy Adults
Session code: B3-02
Losing fat is a common goal amongst clients. Providing effective, efficient
programming that maximizes results in minimum time will not only keep
your clients coming back for more but they’ll tell their friends too! In this
“hands on” workshop learn the researched and successfully applied cutting edge methods being used by the top trainers and coaches in the world
to create fat loss success for their clients. Some of the current research and
application may completely change the way you address fat loss with your
clients. Come away with over 25 new exercises, programming ideas, and
other tips to apply to your training business immediately.
Judy Cudrak – Riding Your Upper and Lower
Limits
Session code: B3-03
Let’s explore the upper and lower limits of your power zones. Once we determine your individual threshold power, we will ride terrain that intermixes utilizing the upper and lower limits of each of your zones. Be prepared
for a mental and physical cycling challenge like no other!
Jackie Lebeau – Waterworks - Creating Your
Perfect Class Plan
Session code: B3-04
Reinvent yourself, your teaching style, and your classes with new choreography and class formats. Don’t know how to start, or think class planning
is a drag? Jackie will provide the templates and you’ll make them your
own. Ninety minutes of brainstorming and idea sharing will yield results in
the form of multiple class blueprints and new choreography for weeks to
come! Waterworks is an interactive lecture that will allow you to lay down
the foundation to unraveling and executing your aquatic class plan.
10:45 am – 12:15 pm
1:15 – 2:45 pm
Krista Popowych – Dust Off the Step 2015
Krista Popowych – Smashed Up Kickboxing
Jessica Power Cyr – The 360 Metabolic Circuit
Experience
Michelle Felzmann – H.I.I.T. Cardio and Core
Session code: B3-05
If you still love to move and groove in a choreographed step class, this
workout is for you. Join Krista as she takes you through fun moves and
interesting twists on all your favorite basics. For the free-style step instructors that love to move on and off the step, this workshop will leave you
rejuvenated and ready to take on your next class. Dust off the step and get
ready to introduce some practical and energizing step moves to your diehard steppers!
Session code: B3-06
Come full circle in this metabolic based workshop sure to blow your mind! Jess will incorporate the 360 Unit, TRX Suspension Trainers, TRX Rip Trainers
and the Track to create a variety of unique circuit based workouts. The
workshop will review and define metabolic training, how to manage large
groups efficiently and effective class design and delivery. You do not want
to miss this session. Come get POWERED UP with Jess!
Block 4
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Helen Vanderburg – COREFX Grit and Gut
Session code: B4-01
Unique partner drills, self-toss techniques, lines of resistance and reaction/
return drills are part of the tool kit in this session. Using COREFX Wall Balls,
heavy-duty strength bands, and other functional training tools, learn how to
create linked upper body, lower body and core strength whole body movement to maximize power expression and optimal performance. Perfect for
personal trainers, coaches and group fitness instructors looking for new and
creative exercises to add to their strength and functional training repertoire.
Grit and Gut trains function and gets results.
Suzette O’Byrne – Indoor Cycle: Top Themes;
Fantastic Focuses
Session code: B4-02
Stop taking your class on a road to nowhere! This workshop will take you
through a grab bag of theme ideas and focuses that have proven successful
in the indoor cycling setting along with the tips, tricks and tools to pull them
off. Learn how to develop and deliver rides that will get the entire facility
buzzing about the experience, the challenge and what is coming next.
Jackie Lebeau – No Equipment, No Problem
Session code: B4-03
Appreciate water for the fabulous tool it is—the only one you really need
to create challenging and rewarding aquatic workouts. The properties of
water and it’s physical laws will be discussed in detail as well as how to
incorporate them into your class choreography. This shallow water session
consists of intervals within intervals and choreography sequencing with no
additional equipment required. No equipment, No problem is a fast paced
class which continues to build upon itself so that each series is a more challenging version of the previous set. This class is perfect for new instructors
and veterans alike who need at least one new idea to return home with!
Session code: B4-04
Okay, so this may not be the kind of smashed that you are thinking of but
this hard core and fun kickboxing workout will infuse your cardio workouts
with some jabs, hooks, jumps, kicks, heart-pumping interval training, agility combinations, body weight training and more. Join Krista as she leads
you through this no-fluff, no excuses session that will smash through any
plateau. Get ready to take it up a notch and get kickboxing smashed in a
healthy and fun way!
Session code: B4-05
High intensity interval training is the industry trend. Abdominal and core
training is important to generate power and strength, so put them together
and you get an action packed, calorie blasting, core defining session. Add to
this, impeccable teaching skills and a range of different options and you will
come out of this session with the tools to deliver this class format in your
next H.I.I.T. class!
Jessica Power Cyr – The 360 Metabolic Circuit
Experience (repeat of Block 3)
Session code: B4-06
Come full circle in this metabolic based workshop sure to blow your mind! Jess will incorporate the 360 Unit, TRX Suspension Trainers, TRX Rip Trainers
and track work to create a variety of circuit based workouts. The workshop
will review and define metabolic training, how to manage large groups
efficiently and effective class design and delivery. You do not want to miss
this session. Come get POWERED UP with Jess!
Block 5
3:00– 4:30 pm
Simone Hodgkinson – Yoga Express
Session code: B5-01
Everyone knows the benefits of yoga, but finding the time can be a challenge. In this workshop we will guide you through 3 x 20min Express Yoga
routines. We will show you time efficient yoga routines for runners, stress
and tight shoulders. Taking an express approach to yoga can be a realistic
way to add yoga to your life and help you target key areas. No previous
yoga experience required.
Marc Lebert – LTS™: The NEW Cool Tools
and Programming for Bootcamps and Group
Training
Session code: B5-02
From the inventor of the Equalizer™ and Buddy System™, this session is
sure to keep your group training and bootcamp sessions fresh, fun and challenging with amazing, portable tools including Lebert Fitness System’s latest
invention! Agility and mobility drills, compound body weight movements,
unique unilateral rowing and manual resistance exercises, partner training,
athletic conditioning drill sequences, unique class programming and more.
This session has everything!
Brett Klika – Fitness Adventure: Fighting
Childhood Obesity
Session code: B5-03
Childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic. Kids are losing the interest and
necessity for physical activity. Kids don’t know how to play anymore! This
“out of the box” workshop discusses and demonstrates how to facilitate
imaginative play in conjunction with fitness programming for youth. Learn
the 10 essential components of a youth fitness program and how to apply
them in a fun, imagination-infused environment. Add 20 new exercises
to your teaching “tool box” and learn how to apply them in a creative
“adventure” format for youth. This workshop is a MUST for everyone either
currently working or wishing to work with youth.
5
Lisa Kingston – Cycle Interactive
Session code: B5-04
Create excitement and interaction in your cycle classes by exploring new
skills, drills and ideas. Interaction and motivation without changing the way
you teach.
Judy Cudrak – Psycho Aqua Cycle
Session code: B5-05
In this deep-water workshop, learn about the creative ways to incorporate
cycling interval drills into your aquatic exercise class program. We will
explore variations in speed, resistance, and body position to challenge any
level of participant in this non impact environment.
Block 5b
4:45 – 6:00 pm
Jackie Lebeau – Plyo-H2O
Session code: B5b-01
Athletes turn towards plyometric training to achieve faster sprints, more
powerful throws and higher jumps. Discuss the parallels between aquatic
and land based plyometric training and learn which plyometric drills are
recommended for improved performance in field sports, court sports, winter
sports and more. Plyo-H2O is a non-choreographed aquatic exercise class
delivering intervals of high intensity plyometric drills and active recovery.
The plyometric drills are designed to improve sports related skills including,
vertical jumps, continuous jumps, vertical power, lateral explosiveness, and
quick change in direction. The active recovery intervals feature suspended
movements and core training. Plyometric training is an advanced
progression: proceed with caution.
Fit Rendezvous 2015 Conference Sessions Sunday, May 24
TIME
6
7:45 – 9:15 am
Sunday, May 24 Sessions
ViPRTM Athletic
Simone
Hodgkinson
C1-01
Functional
After 50
Brett Klika
C1-02
BOSU H.I.I.T.
Challenge
Helen
Vanderburg
C1-03
7
10:00– 11:30
am
8
12:30 – 2:00
pm
BOSU Dimensional Core
Obstacle Race Training
Fraser Quelch
C2-03
6
2:30 – 4:00 pm
9b
4:00 – 5:15 pm
Training for
Active Seniors
Fraser Quelch
C1-06
Taking a H.I.I.T. on the Bike
Krista Popowych
C2-05
Helen Vanderburg
C2-04
Lunch
Buddha Barre
Helen Vanderburg
C3-01
5 Minute Body Weight
Super Circuits
Brett Klika
C3-02
Indoor Cycling
Video Dance Experience
Jessica Power Cyr
C3-03
Got a Little T.I.M.E. on Your Hands
Krista Popowych
C3-05
Tidal Mania Aquatic
Circuits
Jackie Lebeau
C3-04
Multi-Modal Circuits
Fraser Quelch
C3-06
Energy Break
1:45 – 2:30 pm
9
Suspension
Specialty Populations and the Water:
A Research Update
Judy Cudrak
C2-02
Small Group, Big Results
Brett Klika
C2-01
11:15 am –
12:30 pm
12:15 – 1:45
pm
Keepin’ it Fresh
. . . and the
Passion Alive
Marjorie
O’Connor
C1-05
Energy Break
9:15 – 9:45 am
9:45 – 11:15
am
Powered Up
Cycling Intervals
Suzette O’Byrne
C1-04
Body Force
Michelle Felzmann
C4-01
Partner
Myo-Release,
Flex Your Limits
Marjorie O’Connor
C4-02
Warrior Yoga:
Release Your Inner
Warrior
Jessica Power Cyr
C4-03
Suspension
Training for Active
Seniors (repeat
Block 6)
Fraser Quelch
C4-04
Deep Water in 32’s
Jackie Lebeau
C4-05
Splishin’ and a Splashin’: Movin’ and a Mowin’;
Judy Cudrak
C5-01
 Participants should bring their own Yoga Mat.
Block 6
Block 7
7:45 – 9:15 am
9:45 – 11:15 am
Simone Hodgkinson – ViPRTM Athletic
Brett Klika – Small Group, Big Results
Brett Klika – Functional After 50
Judy Cudrak – Specialty Populations and the
Water: A Research Update
Session code: C1-01
Be one of the first in Canada to participate in the new ViPRTM Athletic
group fitness program. Athletic movement is the sum of the entire
muscular system working in concert with the connective tissues, joints,
cardio respiratory and nervous systems. Add a ViPRTM to this movement style and you have an explosive metabolic conditioning class
that trains the whole body as one unit. Whole body integration is the
heart of every ViPRTM class and this powerful athletic program will help
you move faster, feel stronger and become more agile. Come and try
the hottest new fitness tool and experience the vitality and power of
ViPRTM.
Session code: C1-02
Baby Boomers are one of the fastest growing demographics seeking
the services of a personal trainer. As this demographic retires they are
looking for fun, effective, engaging programs to keep them happy and
healthy for life. This hands-on workshop discusses and demonstrates
the physical, mental, and emotional considerations for motivating and
inspiring these clients to a life of wellness. Learn exercises, games and
drills designed to not only get results, but keep them coming back for
more.
Helen Vanderburg – BOSU H.I.I.T. Challenge
Session code: C1-03
Get maximum benefits in record time while increasing cardio capacity
and improving muscular strength and endurance! Interval training is
one of the best ways to increase fitness, and this workout is guaranteed to raise your heart rate, challenge your muscles, and push the
limits on FUN! Learn how to use high octane cardio/strength pyramids
to push your fitness to new levels!
Suzette O’Byrne – Powered Up Intervals:
Charge up Your Indoor Cycling Experience
Session code: C1-04
Give your cycling intervals some substance by incorporating power
goals. Ensure your participants identify a realistic challenge that is
unique for them on any given day and learn how to incorporate their
goals into each step of the class. This workshop is loaded with power
packed interval drills that will keep your participants puffing for more.
Marjorie O’Connor – Keepin’ It Fresh . . .
and the Passion Alive
Session code: C1-05
As fitness leaders and role models, we make change with the people
we impact. We encourage, we inspire and we give permission but at
times we may neglect to fuel our own spirits and our own passion.
We overlook the value of taking care of our own physical, mental and
emotional needs. Marjorie will explore ways in which we can keep our
passion alive, our ideas fresh and our bodies ageless for longevity in
the fitness industry!
Fraser Quelch – Suspension Training for
Active Seniors
Session code: C1-06
“65 is the new 45”. The older population has never been more
motivated to stay active and healthy than right now. Learn how to use
the TRX® Suspension Trainer™ to improve function and keep seniors
pursuing the activities they love, long into their golden years.
Session code: C2-01
As the number of opportunities for small group personal training increases, it’s
important that trainers understand the differences in programming necessary for
facilitating individual success in the group environment. This workshop discusses
and demonstrates strategies for effective small group program design as well as
how to manage the small group dynamic. Learn how to easily and effectively assess and modify programs for individuals within a group while maintaining an engaging group cohesiveness. Go back to work with over 10 new mini-circuits that
can be used with almost any group to burn calories, create energy, and facilitate
success for everyone involved.
Session code: C2-02
What’s new and intriguing in the aquatic exercise field specific to specialty populations? In this workshop, we will discuss some of the latest research on specialty
groups, including older adults, and how to apply that information to enhance your
aquatic leadership.
10:00 – 11:30 am
Fraser Quelch – Obstacle Race Training
Session code: C2-03
Obstacle based races like Tough Mudder and Urbanathlon are exploding in popularity. Learn how to effectively prepare your clients for the challenges of these
types of events for increased performance. This workshop will increase trainers’
awareness of the crucial variables involved in obstacle course racing and how to
use this information in program design and delivery. Learn effective programming, key exercises and progressions for mobility, strength and power and take
your obstacle course race training to the next level.
Helen Vanderburg – BOSU Dimensional Core
Session code: C2-04
Advance your core training techniques by taking a global approach as you
explore multi-dimensional methods to effectively produce power and improve
core function. Learn a series of integrated core exercises to mobilize, stabilize and
strengthen the core, giving you greater ability to access the core for optimal function. Dimensional core training delivers results!
Krista Popowych – Taking a H.I.I.T. on the Bike
Session code: C2-05
H.I.I.T. (high intensity interval training) is all the rage and for good reason; it
works. In this workshop learn how to effectively apply H.I.I.T. training using a
number of different formats. By having a deeper understanding of its application
plus a real life approach to the ride, experience why indoor cycling and interval
training are a perfect marriage. This type of H.I.I.T. on the bike will give you a
great workout minus the road rash.
Block 8
Block 9
12:15 – 1:45 pm
2:30 – 4:00 pm
Helen Vanderburg – Buddha Barre
Michelle Felzmann – Body Force
Brett Klika – 5 Minute Body Weight Super
Circuits
Marjorie O’Connor – Partner Myo-Release; Flex
Your Limits
Jessica Power Cyr – Indoor Cycling Video
Dance Experience
Jessica Power Cyr – Warrior Yoga: Release
Your Inner Warrior
Jackie Lebeau – Tidal Mania Aquatic Circuits
Fraser Quelch – Suspension Training for Active
Seniors (repeat of Block 6)
Session code: C3-01
Barre workouts are incredibly popular among participants. In this session
learn a well-balanced and authentic method of training with purpose and
intension. Experience an amazing blend of yoga and ballet based movement
that provides a unique and graceful way to teach a mind body class that will
increase stamina, strength, stability and mobility. Session code: C3-02
Fitness clients of all ages are looking for short, intense, effective, and easy
to follow fitness programs that can be done anywhere. Learn six unique
5-minute high intensity, fat-burning body weight circuits utilizing coordination, speed, agility, strength, power, and mobility. Use these short intense
workouts to build fun and engaging training sessions in addition to providing your clients with safe, effective, and efficient workouts they can do at
home.
Session code: C3-03
Jessica is part of the Much Music/MTV generation and loves nothing more
than the idea of watching videos of her favourite songs. She is going to
take the idea of music in your classes to the next level and provide you with
a fun visual experience of your favourite cycling songs. The workshop will
include music videos and cycling clips plus tips on how to add videos to your
cycle class! This workshop will review cycling guidelines, profiles and drills,
plus guide you with idea on class design and delivery. Session code: C3-04
Generate intensity in your aquatic cardio classes without compromising your
participants’ safety. Speed is only one of the numerous options to adding
variety and increasing intensity in water exercise classes. Discuss which
exercises work, don’t work, and which to avoid altogether to develop a class
that is challenging, safe, and fun! Have your class sweatin’ and swearin’ by
the time they’re done with these intense stations and grounded recovery.
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Krista Popowych – Got a Little T.I.M.E. on
Your Hands
Session code: C3-05
Time in this session is defined as Timed but Intensely Motivating Exercises!
In this workshop we will analyze 3 different cardio interval formats that will
get your participants’ hearts pumping and bodies moving. After a review
of the research in this area, we will apply it in a user friendly, effective and
motivating way. Don’t waste any more time. Make the most of each and
every second of your client’s workouts with interval training.
Fraser Quelch – Multi-Modal Circuits
Session code: C3-06
Can TRX training improve your kettlebell technique? Help your olympic
lifts? Increase your performance regardless of the modality you use? In this
advanced session apply key TRX training principles to multi-modality circuits
and experience how to build “high intensity intervals on strong focused
movements” the TRX way. Get ready to experience the safest and most effective high intensity interval training approach you’ve ever seen!
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Session code: C4-01
No equipment, no problem! Body Force is designed to produce high intensity training through exercises using only your body weight. Exercises are
sequenced together to get your body to work as one unit through all planes
of motion. Working through total body exercises is the most efficient and
effective way to train. Learn how to train hard with just your body!
Session code: C4-02
This stretch session emphasizes the benefit of working with a partner and
will redefine your participant’s fascial experience! Learn how to unlock the
body for optimal movement and how to decrease the risk of injury, enhance
performance and speed up recovery. Marjorie will teach ways to release key
muscle groups with various stretching tools and address fascial fluidity using all planes of motion through her movements. Be prepared for a soothing
session with the experience enhanced with a partner. You both deserve it!
Session code: C4-03
Join Jessica for a strong and athletic yoga practice that will draw out the
warrior within you. Perfect flowing sequences that challenge balance,
strength and stability await you; all linked with mindfulness of movement,
breath work and finished off with an empowering yet calming series. The
workshop will review what yoga is including, breath work, several standing
and seated postures. We’ll put it all together with tips on design and delivery of your Warrior Yoga class. Get ready to unleash your inner warrior.
Session code: C4-04
“65 is the new 45”. The older population has never been more motivated to
stay active and healthy than right now. Learn how to use the TRX® Suspension Trainer™ to improve function and keep seniors pursuing the activities
they love, long into their golden years.
Jackie Lebeau – Deep Water in 32’s
Session code: C4-05
There is more to developing choreography than just linking moves together.
Jackie will help you to utilize the music, pick your base moves, progress
those moves, and finally build a class full of 32-count blocks you can take
to your deep water exercise class. Everything but the kitchen sink is packed
into this deep water workout! Varying tempos and planes of movement,
intervals within intervals, and building block choreography comes together
in a grand finale of four 32-count combinations.
Block 9b
4:00 – 5:15 pm
Judy Cudrak – Splishin’ and a Splashin’; Movin’
and a Mowin’
Session code: C5-01
In this gentle-focused workshop, leaders will be given the tools to create
water exercises that enhance daily living. Learn ways to help your clients
remain active and mobile in their homes while improving their balance,
muscle strength and endurance, agility, body awareness and
range of motion.
2015 Presenter Biographies
Tim Borys, CEO of FRESH Wellness Group, has one simple mission in life - to help
as many people as possible experience how amazing it is to be healthy, fit, and
active! Tim has been helping individuals and companies transform their health,
happiness, and lifestyle for over 20 years as a wellness professional and international
educator. His philosophy of health and vitality has become the foundation for each
division of FRESH. His presentations are engaging, entertaining, and provide great
strategies that can be actioned today.
Steve Norris PhD, is the Executive Vice-President and Chief Sport Officer at the
WinSport Winter Sport Institute based in Calgary, Alberta, and is charged with bringing together world-leading performance and development programming along with
the incredible facilities afforded by Canada Olympic Park, the Canmore Nordic Centre,
and the Olympic Speed Skating Oval. Unique in its vision and purpose, WinSport
Canada (a not-for-profit organization) has become the yardstick by which the world
measures Olympic legacies and winter sport development programs.
Judy Cudrak, B.Sc., B.Mgmt., is an AFLCA Trainer of fitness leaders. She is the
YMCA representative on the AFLCA Board of Directors, and provides guidance and
mentorship to YMCA Trainers through her YMCA educator role. Judy is a Keiser
National Trainer, Stott Pilates instructor, Fusion instructor, certified Level 1 Ashtanga
Yoga instructor, and has been an innovative and energetic land and aquatic exercise
leader for over 29 years, bringing her passion and love for fitness to every class and
course she teaches.
Suzette O’Byrne, BSc Kinesiology, is a Keiser Master Trainer, TRX senior instructor,
Yoga therapist and the author of Yoga for the Core: Finding Stability in an Unstable
Environment. In addition to teaching at conferences, workshops and teacher training
programs throughout North America, Suzette is a faculty member with Mount Royal
University’s Yoga Therapy program in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Michelle Felzmann has covered all avenues of fitness in her 20 year career. She
is a Bender Ball master trainer, TRX master instructor, international fitness presenter
and has 10 years of experience in fitness programming. With experience in fitness
competitions, television and exercise videos, Michelle is the total package!
Simone Hodgkinson has been involved in the fitness industry for 26 years and
with an extensive background in education, fitness and Yoga, she is passionate about
moving intelligently. She is a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, the Director of
Physical Yoga, the Provincial Group Fitness Director for Spa Lady, a Bender Ball master
trainer and a ViPRTM Pro Trainer. She has written several fitness manuals, produced
videos and written for national newspapers and fitness media.
Mandy Johnson is the Alberta ambassador for Vancouver-based Urban Poling Inc.,
travelling the province to share her “passion for poling.” Mandy earned a BA (Specialized Honours, Physical Education) from York University and a diploma in Adult Education from George Brown College. Mandy has presented internationally and in Canada
from coast to coast on topics related to active living and active transportation.
Lisa Kingston has been involved in the fitness industry for over 25 years. Currently
the offsite Group Fitness Director for the Calgary Jewish Community Centre (under
Heavens Fitness) and the Director of Education for Heavens Fitness, her experience
in the industry has been mentored under internationally renowned fitness expert
Helen Vanderburg. Instructor, director and manager, Lisa is also a Master Trainer the
Fusion-Fitness-Training program and a member of the Canadian Master Trainer team
for the Bosu. Her high energy and enthusiastic presentations and classes are not to
be missed.
Brett Klika is the Director of Athletic Performance for Todd Durkin’s Fitness Quest 10
in San Diego and has worked with thousands of youth and elite athletes. He holds a
bachelor’s degree in exercise science and has been published in a variety of academic
textbooks and industry publications. Brett is the 2013 IDEA Personal Trainer of the
Year, a dynamic international speaker, and a consultant to many youth based fitness
organizations.
Jackie Lebeau is currently the Assistant Director for Fitness at Johns Hopkins
University in Baltimore, MD where she personal trains and teaches a myriad of group
classes. Jackie is a trainer for AEA and provides continuing education credits for
fitness professionals holding ACE, AFAA and AEA certifications. Jackie has presented
master classes, fitness lectures, instructor workshops, and learn-to-teach classes at the
local, state, and national level.
Marc Lebert, owner of Lebert Fitness Inc. is a Taekwondo Black Belt , a Certified
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) practitioner and international presenter. He was
the 2010 Silver Lining Entrepreneur of the Year, named Top 100 Fitness Entrepreneurs
in the industry, and a finalist for Canfitpro’s Fitness Professional of the Year award
in 2012. He is the developer of the Lebert EQUALIZER™, BUDDY SYSTEM™ and
STRETCH STRAP™, portable and versatile tools used in many of the world’s leading
clubs, boot camps, military physical training facilities, school/athletic programs and
home gyms in over 30 countries.
Lesley McEwan’s endless pursuit in promoting, delivering and supporting healthy
active lifestyles has evolved into a life-long commitment! Lesley is the AFLCA Older
Adult Project Coordinator and has been delivering the AFLCA Ever Active Adults and
Fitness for the Older Adults programs for over 10 years. Leading a variety of fitness
classes herself, she possesses a deep passion for getting and keeping older adults
active!
Marjorie O’Connor, BEd., ACSM, AFLCA Trainer of fitness leaders, Can-Fit-Pro and
Stott Pilates certified and Nike Athlete, is the owner of Fit International. A respected
international fitness presenter and aerobic champion, Marjorie was honoured with
the “Woman of Vision”, the “Women Of Distinction” award in Athletics, Recreation
and Fitness, the recipient of the “Mall Peepre” memorial award and the “Celebration
of Women in Fitness” award from the Running Room. Recently Marjorie was inducted
into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame as a recipient of the Alberta Centennial Salute for
Sport and Recreation.
Anita Parker, BSc, BEd, RYT 200, AFLCA Trainer – begins each day with a glass of
water and a self-message of gratitude that fitness and wellness is actually her livelihood. Twenty years of passion for human movement and potential has brought Anita
to inspiring leaders with certification courses and workshops, writing articles, hosting
mountain yoga retreats, and now developing Moveball™ Fitness.
Krista Popowych, B.HKin, has been inspiring fitness leaders, trainers and managers for over two decades with her motivating and practical sessions. As the 2014 IDEA
Fitness Instructor of the Year award winner and a two-time Can-Fit-Pro Canadian
Fitness Presenter of the Year, Krista has shown an outstanding commitment to fitness
and truly walks the talk. As an international trainer and education consultant for
Keiser® and JumpSport®, TV personality, DVD creator and talent, past program director, published author, professional speaker and Adidas 3-stripe team sponsored, Krista
spreads her passion for fitness around the globe. Krista’s energy, mega-watt smile,
creative sessions and real-life approach to instructing make her a highly sought after
presenter and educator!
Jessica Power Cyr, MSc, CSEP-CEP, ACSM-CES, AFLCA Trainer, 200hr Yoga Alliance.
Jess is a fitness and mind body guru, leading industry educator, programmer and
public speaker. Jessica brings a wealth of information, charisma and personality to
each session making them fun and easy to learn from. You’ll never walk away bored
from one of her session but you WILL learn something new or change your perspective on something old. Jess is fortunate to be working closely with industry leaders at
Heavens Fitness, Mount Royal University and the AFLCA to provide you with industry
trends that are safe and effective. Get ready to ‘Get Powered Up!’ in one of Jess’s
sessions.
Fraser Quelch is the head of training and development for TRX® and the creator
and lead educator of the revolutionary TRX® Suspension Training program. An
award-winning presenter Fraser is an internationally renowned expert who has been
featured in the Washington Post and Chicago Tribune and has presented at conferences and events all over the world. As an international leader Fraser thrives on bringing new ideas to the forefront, stretching the minds of his audiences and providing
relevant and effective training solutions in a practical setting.
Helen Vanderburg, Bkin, AFLCA Trainer, ACE, CFP, Pilates, Yoga certified, is the
owner of Heavens Fitness Club, Fusion Fitness Training™, an international health
and fitness consultant and is a respected motivational speaker. She was the 2005
IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, 2006/1996 CanFitPro Presenter of the Year, 1996
IDEA Program Director of the Year, 2001 Women of Vision, and the 2001 Mall Peepre
National Fitness Leadership recipient. Helen brings a wealth of experience to her
presentations, workshop and classes as a business owner, instructor trainer, writer,
DVD producer and elite athlete.
Susan Yackulic is an AFLCA Trainer of fitness leaders and a CSEP Certified Personal
Trainer. As a master trainer for Urban Poling she offers Instructor workshops in Alberta
as well as regular walking classes in Edmonton. She earned her Master of Education
degree in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Alberta. She presently is
coaching people to reach personal success through her business as a personal trainer
and continues to facilitate professional development workshops for the Alberta Teachers’ Association, The Provincial Fitness Unit, and The National Coaching Certification
program.
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Fit Rendezvous 2015
Register ONLINE: www.provincialfitnessunit.ca
REGISTER TODAY!
Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Register early, as space is limited and we cannot guarantee first choices.
Fees:
ADVANCED REGISTRATION
(on or before April 24, 2015)
REGULAR REGISTRATION
(after April 24, 2015)
$235.00 (plus GST)
$285.00 (plus GST)
$285.00 (plus GST)
$345.00 (plus GST)
AFLCA, NFLA, and Fit Directory members
Non AFLCA Certified
AFLCA, NFLA, and Fit Directory members
Non AFLCA Certified
FRIDAY, MAY 22 PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION FEES
ViPRTM for Personal Trainers
$199.00 (plus GST)
AFLCA Certified Fitness Trainer Preparatory Course
$140.00 (plus GST)
AFLCA Functional Independence Training for Older Adults
$140.00 (plus GST)
Urban Poling Course
$99.00 (plus GST)
CPR (Level A)
$60.00 (plus GST)
• Cash, cheque, Visa or MasterCard
accepted. Please add $10
processing fee for mailed or faxed
registrations. Make cheques
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Unit.
• Conference fees include:
conference sessions, nutrition
breaks, and 2 lunches.
• NFLA members are requested to
provide certification verification
with registration to receive
member pricing. NFLA Members:
BCRPA, MFC, NSFA, OFC, , FNB,
and SPRA.
Accommodation/
Hotel Information:
Mount Royal University Residence
• Located on site at Mount Royal University and is a short 5 minute walk from conference venue.
• Guest or dormitory style rooms – single rooms with private washrooms.
• Rates starting from $54.50 (plus tax) per night.
• A limited number of rooms have been reserved for Fit Rendezvous participants. Book early!
• When booking rooms, mention that you will be attending the Fit Rendezvous 2015 conference!
Email: [email protected]
Toll Free: 1-866-264-7875
Phone: (403) 440-6275
Full credits for recertification may be obtained by attending the full conference.
Cancellation Policy Cancellations received prior to May 1, 2015 will receive refund less $30 processing fee. Cancellations received after May 2nd, 2015 - an administration fee of $60.00
will be withheld from the registration fee. No refunds after May 14, 2015.
Children and Babies To maintain the educational environment and for reasons pertaining to safety, children and babies are not permitted in the conference sessions. Photography, Video, and Audio Recordings are not permitted in any of the pre-conference or conference sessions.
If Your Employer is Paying for Your Registration: Regardless of who is paying for your registration, payment MUST accompany your registration. Registration without payment will not
be processed. Purchase orders or invoicing are not accepted. Payments must be received by the deadlines in order to qualify for advanced registration discounts. Receipts are issued in the name of the
conference delegate – no exceptions.
Fit Rendezvous 2015 – Waiver of Liability: In consideration of accepting this registration I, the undersigned, intend to be legally bound, for my heirs, my executors, administrators and myself,
waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Provincial Fitness Unit, the facilities, and all promoters, sponsors and their representatives, successors and their assigns
for any and all injuries suffered during the Fit Rendezvous 2015 conference. I verify that I have been involved in a physical training program and that I am physically fit and do not suffer from any disability,
physical ailment and am not taking any medication that would cause me harm or limit my participation.
Photography Release Form: I hereby grant the Provincial Fitness Unit the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of me, or of which I may be included, for publication,
electronic reproductions (web sites) and/or promotional materials or any other purpose and in any other manner or medium. In addition, I grant my permission to alter the same without restriction, and to
copyright the same. I hereby release the photographer and the Provincial Fitness Unit from all claims and liability related to said photographs.
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