FIT EXPO SCHEDULE
Friday, February 11th
- 2:00PM - 8:00PM: Registration Check-in Open at University Recreation Center Lobby
- 3:30PM - 5:30PM: 2 hour CEC workshop; Basic to Badass
- 5:30PM - 6:30PM: Explore Our Roots (Choreography/Idea Sharing)
Basic to Badass
Now that you can create progressions with exercises, what can you do to take this a step further...... how do you turn that into Bada**? Progressing and regressing exercises with tools or variations is one thing, but devising progressive protocols for specific outcomes is another. Let's first distinguish between Progressive Exercises and Progressive Training, then we'll design results driven programming for PT clients, small group training, and G X classes by applying and executing 10 innovative training protocols that need to be a part of your tool box.
Location: UREC 212
Location: UREC 212
expLore our roots (choreography/idea sharing)
Taking it back to WHY Fit Expo started…for ideas and choreography sharing. Meet up with students from other universities in the respective studio for your format to get some refresh ideas and perspective to bring something new back to your programs.
Cycling (UREC 213) |
Yoga/Pilates/Barre (UREC 503) |
Dance Fitness (UREC Courts) |
Kickboxing/TRX (UREC 201) |
Strength/Boot Camp/HIIT Style Formats (UREC 212) |
Personal Trainers (Playground - UREC 4th floor) |
Saturday, February 12th
- 6:30AM - 12PM: Check-in Open
- 7:00AM - 2:00PM: Expo Open
- 8:00AM - 9:15AM: Opening Session: Introduction of FitExpo and Extreme HIIT Chaos with Carolyn Erickson
INtroduction of fit expo and extreme hiit chaos
MAIN STATE PRESENTER: CAROLYN ERICKSON
Get ready for an extreme calorie burning, muscle stimulating, mind-blowing experience. Based on the latest evidence-based research for maximizing results, Extreme Chaos delivers random HIIT, PHA, and powerful, mindful movement utilizing real-time feedback. If you finally want a class that drives all the main systems in your body to work together, then take the Extreme Chaos Challenge and learn how Chaos training transforms your body and mind in a brand new way; because when you train in chaos, you’re prepared for anything.
Get ready for an extreme calorie burning, muscle stimulating, mind-blowing experience. Based on the latest evidence-based research for maximizing results, Extreme Chaos delivers random HIIT, PHA, and powerful, mindful movement utilizing real-time feedback. If you finally want a class that drives all the main systems in your body to work together, then take the Extreme Chaos Challenge and learn how Chaos training transforms your body and mind in a brand new way; because when you train in chaos, you’re prepared for anything.
- 9:30AM-10:20AM: Session Block
Leading w/ confidence
Presenters: Madeline Baldieri & Samuel Paul
University of Central Florida
Learn tips and tricks on how to lead a team of employees or participants confidently and effectively. Using our experience of teaching group exercise for over 2 years and holding a leadership position in campus recreation to share knowledge on what has helped us become well-rounded leaders and how others can implement these tools into their professional and everyday lives.
Objectives:
University of Central Florida
Learn tips and tricks on how to lead a team of employees or participants confidently and effectively. Using our experience of teaching group exercise for over 2 years and holding a leadership position in campus recreation to share knowledge on what has helped us become well-rounded leaders and how others can implement these tools into their professional and everyday lives.
Objectives:
- Understand personal leadership style - Discovering how you work best and what tools do YOU need to succeed. The more you know about your style of leadership, the more confident you will be.
- Apply skills to create an inviting and commanding presence within the studio or professional environment - evaluate body language and communication
- Recognize it is okay fail, but more importantly learn how to grow from failure - Develop self-awareness to acknowledge your feelings then choose to work past them
Total TRX: Strength, Power, Mobility
Presenter: Rae Knicley
University of Maryland
A full TRX experience from strap setup to ideas to use in all types of workouts. Participants will be able to incorporate TRX more fully into their own workouts, classes, and training sessions with confidence.
Objectives:
University of Maryland
A full TRX experience from strap setup to ideas to use in all types of workouts. Participants will be able to incorporate TRX more fully into their own workouts, classes, and training sessions with confidence.
Objectives:
- Understand how to set up, adjust, and utilize the TRX.
- Learn exercises and stretches for mobility, strength, and power.
- Comprehend how to modify and advance all exercises and stretches for many populations.
The Knee-Clear as mud
Presenter: Shannon Briggs
Affiliation: Created for More PT / Previously at UT Austin
Through examples of personal training case studies, you will learn to work within your scope of practice as a Certified Personal Trainer to help your clients AVOID or RECOVER from typical Runner’s Knee. When is it time to refer out to a Doctor or Physical Therapist? The privilege of collaborating and working alongside a Physical Therapist to graduate a client out of Physical Therapy and into Personal Training and complete health and recovery! Especially Post Knee replacement surgery. We will also gain a basic understanding of the total knee replacement (TKR) process and how we can help prepare a client for an impending TKR surgery going into the surgery with the best possible chance for a positive recovery.
Objectives:
Affiliation: Created for More PT / Previously at UT Austin
Through examples of personal training case studies, you will learn to work within your scope of practice as a Certified Personal Trainer to help your clients AVOID or RECOVER from typical Runner’s Knee. When is it time to refer out to a Doctor or Physical Therapist? The privilege of collaborating and working alongside a Physical Therapist to graduate a client out of Physical Therapy and into Personal Training and complete health and recovery! Especially Post Knee replacement surgery. We will also gain a basic understanding of the total knee replacement (TKR) process and how we can help prepare a client for an impending TKR surgery going into the surgery with the best possible chance for a positive recovery.
Objectives:
- Within Scope of Practice, you will develop an understanding of Runner’s Knee and help your client find relief
- You will gain basic knowledge of TKR/TKA and how to bridge pre and post-surgery to complete health
- Identify exercises to strengthen the supporting muscles and joints to gain total knee health
biking w/ a beat: how to teach beat-based cycle classes
Presenter: Jennin Barnes
UNC Wilmington
Welcome to Beat-Based Bike! This presentation is an interactive spin class that teaches you how to format spin classes using beat-based formatting for easy-to-follow spin classes that are energizing and engaging for your participants. This class will begin with a quick intro, followed by a spin class that you can participate in while learning how to create your own.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
UNC Wilmington
Welcome to Beat-Based Bike! This presentation is an interactive spin class that teaches you how to format spin classes using beat-based formatting for easy-to-follow spin classes that are energizing and engaging for your participants. This class will begin with a quick intro, followed by a spin class that you can participate in while learning how to create your own.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Enhance their cueing abilities for cycle classes
- Educate participants on methods of beat-based cycling
- Interact in a high-energy and beat-based spin class for participants to model for their own future classes
HIGH FITNESS
Presenters: Sarah Goodwin and Christy Coleman
Auburn University
AEROBICS is Back! Bigger, Better, HIGHer! HIGH Fitness is a fun fitness class that incorporates aerobic interval training with music you love and intense, easy to follow fitness choreography. It combines FUN with INTENSITY with CONSISTENCY. HIGH Fitness produces full-body toning through its carefully formulated choreography that alternates between intense cardio peaks and toning tracks.
Objectives:
Auburn University
AEROBICS is Back! Bigger, Better, HIGHer! HIGH Fitness is a fun fitness class that incorporates aerobic interval training with music you love and intense, easy to follow fitness choreography. It combines FUN with INTENSITY with CONSISTENCY. HIGH Fitness produces full-body toning through its carefully formulated choreography that alternates between intense cardio peaks and toning tracks.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate different teaching styles
- Identify ways to incorporate modifications to allow the workout to fit all fitness levels
- Identify motivational techniques in a Group Fitness class
- 10:30AM-11:20PM: Session Block
MAKING FITNESS FOR EVERYONE: NAVIGATING FITNESS THROUGH A TRANSGENDER LENS
Presenter: Ashton Simon
UNC Wilmington
This presentation identifies the key barriers faced by the transgender community within the fitness industry, and provides solutions vital to making exercise professionals succeed in making fitness truly for everyone.
Objectives:
UNC Wilmington
This presentation identifies the key barriers faced by the transgender community within the fitness industry, and provides solutions vital to making exercise professionals succeed in making fitness truly for everyone.
Objectives:
- Increase knowledge base of transgender terms and transitioning process
- Identify barriers for transgender people within the fitness industry
- Learn valuable problem solving skills to promote healthy living for this population
PUMPED UP STRENGTH
Presenter: Carolyn Erickson
Affiliation: Savvier Fitness
Pumped Up Strength is a new approach to resistance training. Utilizing combination movement patterns in a targeted, rhythmic progression, its superpower is the dynamic integration of upper and lower body movements set to fun music.
The result? A sweat-drenched, functionally efficient workout that will challenge your body in new ways, improve lean muscle mass, and rev your metabolism.
Objectives:
Affiliation: Savvier Fitness
Pumped Up Strength is a new approach to resistance training. Utilizing combination movement patterns in a targeted, rhythmic progression, its superpower is the dynamic integration of upper and lower body movements set to fun music.
The result? A sweat-drenched, functionally efficient workout that will challenge your body in new ways, improve lean muscle mass, and rev your metabolism.
Objectives:
- Learn a beat-based strength training format
- Understand how to implement strength based combinations that incorporate multiple muscle groups
- Make strength training fun and engaging, not boring and repetitive
DISNEY CHANNEL CYCLE
Presenter: Andrianna Wise
James Madison University
Themed entirely to our generation's Disney Channel Top Hits, this 50 minute cycle class will leave you back in the early 2000s. Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers are just the start of this amazing line up! The first part of the class will consist of an in-depth description of the correct bike setup. The bulk of the class will include a variety of drills that are to the beat of the music, explanations of the correct ways to cue drills, and proper form. During the cool down, I will talk about the resources I use to find new songs and class inspiration. My goal is to have my participants leave with excitement and all the right information to create a new rhythm-based workout for their class.
Objectives:
James Madison University
Themed entirely to our generation's Disney Channel Top Hits, this 50 minute cycle class will leave you back in the early 2000s. Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers are just the start of this amazing line up! The first part of the class will consist of an in-depth description of the correct bike setup. The bulk of the class will include a variety of drills that are to the beat of the music, explanations of the correct ways to cue drills, and proper form. During the cool down, I will talk about the resources I use to find new songs and class inspiration. My goal is to have my participants leave with excitement and all the right information to create a new rhythm-based workout for their class.
Objectives:
- Participants will leave class with a better understanding of how to program a cycle class to the beat of the music
- Acquire a bank of new drills
- Gain an understanding of how to cue drills/form correctly and song/class inspiration
PI-YO
Presenter: Asher Arey
Old Dominion University
PiYo is a choreographed group exercise format that blends pilates and yoga. This fusion class allows for the best of both worlds! Get your heart rate up with fun and fast-paced flows and strength sections. Come to this session to learn more about teaching and programming fusion classes, pilates and yoga resources, and more!
Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to understand the components of a fusion style group fitness class.
2. By the end of this session, participants will experience a pilates/yoga fusion class.
3. Demonstrate proper programming techniques and processes for developing your own fusion style class.
Location: UREC 503
Old Dominion University
PiYo is a choreographed group exercise format that blends pilates and yoga. This fusion class allows for the best of both worlds! Get your heart rate up with fun and fast-paced flows and strength sections. Come to this session to learn more about teaching and programming fusion classes, pilates and yoga resources, and more!
Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to understand the components of a fusion style group fitness class.
2. By the end of this session, participants will experience a pilates/yoga fusion class.
3. Demonstrate proper programming techniques and processes for developing your own fusion style class.
Location: UREC 503
twerk n tone
Presenter: Morgan Luther
UNC Charlotte
It's a dance party with a twist! Not only do you have a good time shaking it on the dance floor, but you work towards sculpting and toning your body with resistance bands. Glutes, biceps, and more will be on FIRE by the end of this workout!
Objectives:
UNC Charlotte
It's a dance party with a twist! Not only do you have a good time shaking it on the dance floor, but you work towards sculpting and toning your body with resistance bands. Glutes, biceps, and more will be on FIRE by the end of this workout!
Objectives:
- How to add a strength training component in a cardio dance class
- Learn how to turn traditional dance moves into a structured dance class to ensure an even flow and workout for participants
- How to encourage and give as much energy to your participants to allow freedom from insecurities to open the room for a fun-filled workout
- 11:30AM-12:20PM: Session Block
lessons learned personal training in campus rec
Presenter: Shannon Briggs
Affiliation: Created for More PT / Previously with UT Austin
In this course, we will look at how being a personal trainer in campus rec can make you an exceptional trainer; more prepared, more compassionate, and more educated to care for and challenge your clients of all ages and situations. We will also look at our ‘assumptions’ and how they affect our ability to train our clients professionally. We will learn to show up with neutral expectations through case study examples and learn about our client’s needs individually. Finally, we will cover the benefits of collaboration, mentorships, and learning from our peers in group fitness and personal training. Bar none, training in Campus Rec will make you a better trainer and a better human being.
Objectives:
Affiliation: Created for More PT / Previously with UT Austin
In this course, we will look at how being a personal trainer in campus rec can make you an exceptional trainer; more prepared, more compassionate, and more educated to care for and challenge your clients of all ages and situations. We will also look at our ‘assumptions’ and how they affect our ability to train our clients professionally. We will learn to show up with neutral expectations through case study examples and learn about our client’s needs individually. Finally, we will cover the benefits of collaboration, mentorships, and learning from our peers in group fitness and personal training. Bar none, training in Campus Rec will make you a better trainer and a better human being.
Objectives:
- Participants will build a ‘toolbox’ to be prepared to train appropriately any person that walks through the door, in any space available with all or none of the equipment accessible to you. This will include learning to be confident in making last-minute changes to adapt to the environment
- Participants will discover their ‘assumptions’ and spend time debunking them through case study examples to prepare them better to train their clientele with neutral expectations
- Understand what can be gained through the benefits of working on a college campus and using this time for collaboration, mentorships, and learning from your peers in group fitness and personal training
COMBOS WITH INTENTION - A BOXING FITNESS TEACHING STYLE
Presenter: Ryan Motta
James Madison University
This workshop displays a stylistic approach to teaching boxing group exercise classes. We will explore boxing with intention as instructors craft meaningful combinations for their participants, challenging them both mentally and physically from a background of real-world application. This workshop will provide instructors with an understanding of this boxing fitness genre, numerous combos they can use to begin their practice, and tips and tricks for future growth.
Objectives:
James Madison University
This workshop displays a stylistic approach to teaching boxing group exercise classes. We will explore boxing with intention as instructors craft meaningful combinations for their participants, challenging them both mentally and physically from a background of real-world application. This workshop will provide instructors with an understanding of this boxing fitness genre, numerous combos they can use to begin their practice, and tips and tricks for future growth.
Objectives:
- Understand the roots behind this boxing fitness style as a practical and real-world application
- Learn how to instruct the techniques (jab, cross, hooks, uppercuts) to participants
- Learn some standard “go-to” combinations as well as how to craft combinations from scratch.
- Feel confident in one’s ability to bring this format style to their school (whether as an addition to what already exists, or as a completely new class). Understand basic round timings and instructional cues (safety and technique)
Brains n booty
Presenter: Kennedy Beaver
UNC Charlotte
Brains N Booty is a class designed to challenge the body and mind in choreography to popular hip-hop throwbacks and today's hits. By learning a minute-long routine, participants are able to embody great confidence and loads of sass. Join us and feel like you are in a room with top artists like Aliya Janell, Nicole Kirkland, and Nat Bat. Here is your chance to dance as if no one is watching!
Objectives:
UNC Charlotte
Brains N Booty is a class designed to challenge the body and mind in choreography to popular hip-hop throwbacks and today's hits. By learning a minute-long routine, participants are able to embody great confidence and loads of sass. Join us and feel like you are in a room with top artists like Aliya Janell, Nicole Kirkland, and Nat Bat. Here is your chance to dance as if no one is watching!
Objectives:
- Teach a 30-45 second-long dance routine over the course of 45-50 min to participants attending the 2022 FitExpo
- Share the concept of specialty dance fitness classes - Brains N Booty (history of class, class format, how to prepare and conduct a session, cueing & movement choices fit to the intention of the class)
- How to embody confidence and leadership as a group fitness instructor when interacting with patrons
- Expand the typical format of traditional beliefs of exercise, showing how dance fitness can promote physiological benefits without even feeling like a workout
EDM Dance party rhythm ride
Presenter: Rena Wise
James Madison University
Join Erin for EDM Dance Party Rhythm Ride. This class will be entirely based to the beat of the music. It will feature EDM and pop remixes that will make you want to get up and move! The class will consist of a variety of different drills and choreography such as sprints, runs, isolations, tap backs, hills and more!
Objectives:
James Madison University
Join Erin for EDM Dance Party Rhythm Ride. This class will be entirely based to the beat of the music. It will feature EDM and pop remixes that will make you want to get up and move! The class will consist of a variety of different drills and choreography such as sprints, runs, isolations, tap backs, hills and more!
Objectives:
- Teach proper bike set up and riding form
- Provide examples of different drills and choreography to include in a rhythmic cycle class
- Teach how to cue for a rhythmic cycle class, including proper anatomical and safety cues
Eating disorder informed coaching: instructing fitness classes while being mindful of disordered eating
Presenters: Meaghan Travis
James Madison University
With the prevalence of Eating Disorders in the world of fitness, it is important that we as professionals understand how to navigate doing our jobs with them in mind. The purpose of this presentation is to delve into how we can use our awareness of disordered eating in a way to structure our teaching methods. Topics discussed will include the GFI/CPT scope of practice, the basic nutrition principles that fall into our scope, and rhetoric that is disordered-eating-informed to potentially use when instructing.
Objectives:
James Madison University
With the prevalence of Eating Disorders in the world of fitness, it is important that we as professionals understand how to navigate doing our jobs with them in mind. The purpose of this presentation is to delve into how we can use our awareness of disordered eating in a way to structure our teaching methods. Topics discussed will include the GFI/CPT scope of practice, the basic nutrition principles that fall into our scope, and rhetoric that is disordered-eating-informed to potentially use when instructing.
Objectives:
- Educate on basic nutrition: what calories are, macronutrients vs micronutrients, importance of hydration, or the function of triglycerides, glucose, and amino acids in the body. Review signs and symptoms of disordered eating, how they may present in a participant’s athletic performance, and relevant statistics to be aware of in this regard when fitness instructing
- Reiterate scope of practice and what we are able to discuss about nutrition if needed to
- Learn alternative points of focus/statements to commonly-used phrases that enable Eating Disorders within the fitness setting, and how to intentionally cue in a way that build participants up rather than breaking them down
12:30PM-1:50PM: Lunch and Demo Teams
Lunch will be provided by Jimmy John’s!
(Dietary Restrictions all taken into consideration).
Universities will showcase their Demo Teams during this time.
Lunch will be provided by Jimmy John’s!
(Dietary Restrictions all taken into consideration).
Universities will showcase their Demo Teams during this time.
- 2:00PM-2:50PM: Session Block
bring the beat in-using music to enhance your class
Presenters: Emily Lazazzara, Madeline Baldieri
University of Central Florida
This session will educate instructors on how to use their music selection to enhance their classes. We will focus on creating beat based programs, utilizing varying music styles and tempos, and using music to theme your class. A well-thought out playlist can help you set the tone, bring the energy, and make your class a stand-out!
Objectives:
After participating in this session, participants should be able to:
University of Central Florida
This session will educate instructors on how to use their music selection to enhance their classes. We will focus on creating beat based programs, utilizing varying music styles and tempos, and using music to theme your class. A well-thought out playlist can help you set the tone, bring the energy, and make your class a stand-out!
Objectives:
After participating in this session, participants should be able to:
- Identify and coach to the beat in any song
- Use the same song in different ways including using various movement tempos
- Use song selection to enhance the class experience and make your class stand out
WALK BEFORE YOU RUN
Presenter: Liz Rosenberger
Affiliation: NewLizFitness
In this presentation we will discuss the importance of assessing your personal training clients in order to help them be successful in their exercise program. Most clients want to "hit the ground running", but often need to be regressed to "walking" before they can "run". We will talk through multiple types of assessments that can be used and then practice conducting assessments on clients. We will spend time practicing the assessments with each other.
Objectives:
Affiliation: NewLizFitness
In this presentation we will discuss the importance of assessing your personal training clients in order to help them be successful in their exercise program. Most clients want to "hit the ground running", but often need to be regressed to "walking" before they can "run". We will talk through multiple types of assessments that can be used and then practice conducting assessments on clients. We will spend time practicing the assessments with each other.
Objectives:
- Understanding the importance of fitness assessments
- Know how to select assessments for your clients based on their goals
- Learn how to conduct selected assessments
Xtreme hip hop step
Presenters: Sophia Marshall and Tamara Williams
UNC Charlotte
A re-vamp of traditional step aerobics, Xtreme Hip-Hop Step created by Phil Weeden, is a high-energy cardio and toning class using a step platform, great music and dance moves with routines set to old and new school Hip-Hop. This class will make you want to get up and move, while having tons of FUN along the way!
Objectives:
UNC Charlotte
A re-vamp of traditional step aerobics, Xtreme Hip-Hop Step created by Phil Weeden, is a high-energy cardio and toning class using a step platform, great music and dance moves with routines set to old and new school Hip-Hop. This class will make you want to get up and move, while having tons of FUN along the way!
Objectives:
- Participants will learn how to rejuvenate a traditional step class by infusing hip-hop music and dance moves into the choreography, making the class more fun for all ages, cultures, and fitness levels
- Participants will learn how to better engage with their class through cueing, working the room, and call and response
- Participants will learn how to promote classes like Xtreme Hip-Hop Step to appeal to a more diverse population
RHYTHM RIDE
Presenter: Dominic Ruiz
University of Virginia
This cardio workout is based on standard cycling principles. The class is technique-based and focuses on cadence, heart-rate zones, climbs and sprints to create an unpredictable ride that is fun and challenging. In this ride, I teach to the beat of the music to invoke a juxtaposition of centering in on the present moment and channeling riders' current struggles. I seek to work with participants to push ourselves into a space of mental and physical discomfort so that we can grow stronger and healthier together.
Objectives:
University of Virginia
This cardio workout is based on standard cycling principles. The class is technique-based and focuses on cadence, heart-rate zones, climbs and sprints to create an unpredictable ride that is fun and challenging. In this ride, I teach to the beat of the music to invoke a juxtaposition of centering in on the present moment and channeling riders' current struggles. I seek to work with participants to push ourselves into a space of mental and physical discomfort so that we can grow stronger and healthier together.
Objectives:
- Participants will walk away with a ready-to-use class format
- Understand using specific cueing verbiage and techniques to guide both form and spirit
- Gain insight on the selection of appropriate drill-based profiles
Tranquil Twists
Presenter: Kate Freed
East Carolina University
A series of twists to deeply stretch and strengthen. Come ready to ease your mind and body!
Location: UREC 503
East Carolina University
A series of twists to deeply stretch and strengthen. Come ready to ease your mind and body!
Location: UREC 503
- 3:00PM-3:50PM: Session Block
how to create a theme for a fitness class
Presenter: Mikayla Fulcher
University of William and Mary
Sometimes finding the right theme or enough content to create a themed fitness class can be frustrating. Let’s come together to discuss quick practices and ideas on how to take your traditional class to the next level…creating a theme!
Objectives:
University of William and Mary
Sometimes finding the right theme or enough content to create a themed fitness class can be frustrating. Let’s come together to discuss quick practices and ideas on how to take your traditional class to the next level…creating a theme!
Objectives:
- Learn how to customize a theme for a fitness class to differentiate your class from others
- End the workshop with a theme you can use for a fitness class
- Finding the easiest way to think about themes so that you do not become frustrated when designing your fitness class
aquatics high intensity functional training: deep water interval running + muscular strength
Presenter: Marcella T Cisneros
Affiliation: MTC Fitness
This is a water-based, high-intensity, functional-fitness program. It’s conducted vertically in deep water and shallow water that becomes a full body workout focusing on deep water interval running and muscular conditioning to improve cardio and strength. Participants are not required to swim. It can utilize a variety of equipment such as resistance bells and fins, tethers and medicine balls. (This is the last session of the day on Saturday - come prepared to swim to get the full experience!)
Objectives:
Affiliation: MTC Fitness
This is a water-based, high-intensity, functional-fitness program. It’s conducted vertically in deep water and shallow water that becomes a full body workout focusing on deep water interval running and muscular conditioning to improve cardio and strength. Participants are not required to swim. It can utilize a variety of equipment such as resistance bells and fins, tethers and medicine balls. (This is the last session of the day on Saturday - come prepared to swim to get the full experience!)
Objectives:
- Design and implement an appropriate aquatic workout
- Identify the benefits of aquatic exercise
- Identify major muscle groups and their functions in relation to aquatic exercise
SHATTERING THE BARRIERS OF GYMTIMIDATION
Presenters: Courtney Chapman and Nicole Bracci
Virginia Tech
This lecture will focus on the barriers that both participants and instructors can face that can hinder them from feeling comfortable at the gym. This lecture will take on an interactive format to discuss the barriers that affect group exercise and personal training specifically, in addition to gyms as a whole. We will also incorporate interactive activities throughout for people to engage with the content, such as true-false questions, and encourage participants to come ready to discuss the barriers they recognize in an open and safe atmosphere.
Objectives:
Virginia Tech
This lecture will focus on the barriers that both participants and instructors can face that can hinder them from feeling comfortable at the gym. This lecture will take on an interactive format to discuss the barriers that affect group exercise and personal training specifically, in addition to gyms as a whole. We will also incorporate interactive activities throughout for people to engage with the content, such as true-false questions, and encourage participants to come ready to discuss the barriers they recognize in an open and safe atmosphere.
Objectives:
- Learn about real and perceived barriers college students face that can keep them from working out or participating in exercise programming
- Think critically about how to make group exercise classes and personal training sessions more inclusive
- Apply new
- information and insight from workshop-based activities to existing fitness programming at other universities
REGGAETON RIDE
Presenter: Orkelle Little and Gisell Munoz
UNC Charlotte
Looking to spice up the music in your Cycling class?! Try a little Latin flavor to get your class moving and grooving during this awesome ride.
Objectives:
UNC Charlotte
Looking to spice up the music in your Cycling class?! Try a little Latin flavor to get your class moving and grooving during this awesome ride.
Objectives:
- Learn the foundation of different rhythms
- Understand how to incorporate a unique flair to your classes to encourage those of underrepresented demographics to attend
- Utilize the Schwinn principles of cycling to lead a safe and effective workout
BARRE REMIX
Presenter: Tori Lord
UNC Charlotte
Take your barre class to the next level by matching muscle groups and exercises to your favorite upbeat songs! Each track is set to challenge your body in a different way to give you that interval overload of your muscles. Come join for a dance party that’ll have you doing a full body workout!
Objectives:
UNC Charlotte
Take your barre class to the next level by matching muscle groups and exercises to your favorite upbeat songs! Each track is set to challenge your body in a different way to give you that interval overload of your muscles. Come join for a dance party that’ll have you doing a full body workout!
Objectives:
- Learn a different technique to delivering your barre class by adding choreography to top hits
- Understand the concept of “Interval Overload” and how to incorporate the concept into your barre class
- Learn how to teach a functional and effective class while also making it a party at the barre
7:00PM-10:00PM: Fit Expo Social
Light appetizers will be served & MUSIC BINGO!!!!!
10621 Bryton Corporate Center Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
10621 Bryton Corporate Center Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Sunday, February 13th
- 8:00AM - 9:00AM: Opening Session: HIP-HOP YOGA FLOW with Rian Harris
HIP-HOP YOGA FLOW
MAIN STAGE PRESENTER: RIAN HARRIS
You may find Rian's approach to yoga a bit out of the ordinary, but he likes it that way. You will get a dynamic flow that focuses on cardio, strength and flexibility all to the soundtrack of Hip-Hop beats that help to motivate and inspire. He believes that your practice should be fun, but challenging; and teach you how to show up on your mat and, as a result, you will start showing up in your own life.
You may find Rian's approach to yoga a bit out of the ordinary, but he likes it that way. You will get a dynamic flow that focuses on cardio, strength and flexibility all to the soundtrack of Hip-Hop beats that help to motivate and inspire. He believes that your practice should be fun, but challenging; and teach you how to show up on your mat and, as a result, you will start showing up in your own life.
- 9:10AM- 10:00AM: Session Block
Creating an inclusive environment for gender non-conforming participants
Creating an Inclusive Environment for Gender Non-Conforming Participants
Presenter: Rae Knicley
University of Maryland
Join this discussion-based workshop and find ways to identify biases on an individual, program, and administrative level. Get ready to learn more about yourself and how to make your classes and sessions more inclusive for everyone.
Objectives:
Presenter: Rae Knicley
University of Maryland
Join this discussion-based workshop and find ways to identify biases on an individual, program, and administrative level. Get ready to learn more about yourself and how to make your classes and sessions more inclusive for everyone.
Objectives:
- Be mindful of the types of gender identities that can be present in fitness spaces
- Understand and practice using inclusive language
- Create a conversation on how to be more inclusive in fitness programming and marketing
cycle and hiit: a full body experience
Presenter: Mikayla Fulcher
University of William and Mary
Take your traditional classes and make them hybrid! In this class, see how you can use two popular formats (Cycling and HIIT) and make it into one awesome class!
Objectives:
University of William and Mary
Take your traditional classes and make them hybrid! In this class, see how you can use two popular formats (Cycling and HIIT) and make it into one awesome class!
Objectives:
- Learning/seeing how to incorporate different forms of exercise with cycling
- Learning/seeing how to incorporate HIIT into cycling
- Learning/seeing how to have a full body workout on a bike
pop pilates
Presenter: Christine McCown
Virginia Tech
POP Pilates® is an incredible fusion of ab-chiseling and total body defining moves choreographed to upbeat pop songs. This intense, mat-based workout challenges students to rhythmically flow from one exercise to the next, developing a rock-solid core while leaving no muscle untouched.
This format takes classical Pilates to the next level like you’ve never seen before. While most POP Pilates® moves originate from classical Pilates; the class design, relationship with music, sequencing and reps, differ from traditional mat classes. Be prepared to experience Pilates in a whole new way.
Objectives:
Virginia Tech
POP Pilates® is an incredible fusion of ab-chiseling and total body defining moves choreographed to upbeat pop songs. This intense, mat-based workout challenges students to rhythmically flow from one exercise to the next, developing a rock-solid core while leaving no muscle untouched.
This format takes classical Pilates to the next level like you’ve never seen before. While most POP Pilates® moves originate from classical Pilates; the class design, relationship with music, sequencing and reps, differ from traditional mat classes. Be prepared to experience Pilates in a whole new way.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate a music driven, Pilates inspired workout that is accessible to all levels of students
- Integrate education and purpose (for participants) into every track
- Provide ideas on best practices for choreographing movement to music, song to song, and providing variety in playlists
get hype for hip hop
Presenters: Emily Lazazzara, Ashley Hegwood
University of Central Florida
Join us for a Hip-hop cardio dance style workout! This class will be a fun, high-energy opportunity to experience the world of dance fitness outside of common branded formats. Participants should be ready to bust some moves and break a sweat!
Objectives:
After participating in this session, participants should feel comfortable:
1. creating their own unique and effective dance fitness workout
2. incorporating all 3 planes of motion and efficient movement for a well-rounded experience
3. providing options into choreography to provide an inclusive experience
Location: UREC Courts
University of Central Florida
Join us for a Hip-hop cardio dance style workout! This class will be a fun, high-energy opportunity to experience the world of dance fitness outside of common branded formats. Participants should be ready to bust some moves and break a sweat!
Objectives:
After participating in this session, participants should feel comfortable:
1. creating their own unique and effective dance fitness workout
2. incorporating all 3 planes of motion and efficient movement for a well-rounded experience
3. providing options into choreography to provide an inclusive experience
Location: UREC Courts
muscle gaining with functional training
Presenter: Kelsey Silverman
James Madison University
A hybrid style class for both a workout and educational lecture to teach other instructors or personal trainers how and why to incorporate compound movements and Olympic (Dumbbell) exercises into their classes. This class will go over how to instruct, demonstrate and cue dumbbell movements such as: cleans, snatches, push-press, deadlifts, squats and swings. The class will also be perfecting each individual's form while getting a good sweat on!
Objectives:
James Madison University
A hybrid style class for both a workout and educational lecture to teach other instructors or personal trainers how and why to incorporate compound movements and Olympic (Dumbbell) exercises into their classes. This class will go over how to instruct, demonstrate and cue dumbbell movements such as: cleans, snatches, push-press, deadlifts, squats and swings. The class will also be perfecting each individual's form while getting a good sweat on!
Objectives:
- Participants will understand the purpose and positive benefits of incorporating compound movements with a higher intensity weight
- Participants will understand how to break down the stigma of "lifting heavier weights will make you bulky"
- Participants will be able to understand how to format compound and Olympic lifts into their group exercise class or personal training session
- Participants will be able to instruct, demonstrate and properly cue to the safety needs of individuals completing the exercise movements
- Participants will have mastered their own form while completing compound and Olympic lift movements
- 9:15AM - 11:00AM: Director’s Brunch; 340GH Student Union (Building Next Door)
- 10:10AM- 11:00AM: Sessions Block
the exercise inclusivity tooL box: tips for retention and inclusion in group fitness
Presenter: Sarah Joseph
USC Upstate
How are you teaching techniques influencing the patron experience? Participants will learn to craft the ideal first, and last five minutes of their classes to boost community and retention. Appropriately implement the scientific foundations of acute exercise variables and cuing techniques to help produce an inclusive environment and popular class.
Objectives:
USC Upstate
How are you teaching techniques influencing the patron experience? Participants will learn to craft the ideal first, and last five minutes of their classes to boost community and retention. Appropriately implement the scientific foundations of acute exercise variables and cuing techniques to help produce an inclusive environment and popular class.
Objectives:
- Create inclusive and welcoming intros and outros that drive retention
- Utilize systematic cuing to progress and regress various movement patterns
- Implement various training variables to keep classes appropriately challenging for all participants
trx fusion
Presenter: Jim Karimi
University of Virginia
TRX Fusion is a fantastic, bodyweight suspension training designed to strengthen your total body. This presentation will incorporate the TRX bands along with other effective bodyweight exercises.
Objectives:
University of Virginia
TRX Fusion is a fantastic, bodyweight suspension training designed to strengthen your total body. This presentation will incorporate the TRX bands along with other effective bodyweight exercises.
Objectives:
- To achieve a clear understanding of pros and cons of total-body resistance training using the TRX band compared to other training methods
- To learn how to adjust the length of the TRX band, and how to increase or decrease the intensity of a workout when using the band
- To learn 20 to 25 different exercises using the band
cycling with choreography
Presenter: Bryce Earley
The College of William and Mary
This workout will be structured with a traditional warm up, conditioning, and cool down. However, there will be a specific focus on choreography that can be done on the bike. The focus of the class will be how to safely and effectively cue engaging choreography for beginners to experts. The class will be taught to the beat of the music to engage participants.
Objectives:
The College of William and Mary
This workout will be structured with a traditional warm up, conditioning, and cool down. However, there will be a specific focus on choreography that can be done on the bike. The focus of the class will be how to safely and effectively cue engaging choreography for beginners to experts. The class will be taught to the beat of the music to engage participants.
Objectives:
- Learn cueing choreography to the beat of the music
- Understand how to effectively engage participants of all skill levels
- Learn how to perfect form with different muscle groups
dance party with jG and nb
Presenters: Juliet Garrigan and Nicole Bracci
Virginia Tech
You've never had a better dance party than this one! Join Nicole and Juliet in a high energy cardio dance fitness class. A format that evolved from a classic Zumba structure and features fun dance choreography set to your favorite Pop music Hits! It's easy to do, effective, and even more fun with friends! We can't wait to see you there!
Objectives:
Virginia Tech
You've never had a better dance party than this one! Join Nicole and Juliet in a high energy cardio dance fitness class. A format that evolved from a classic Zumba structure and features fun dance choreography set to your favorite Pop music Hits! It's easy to do, effective, and even more fun with friends! We can't wait to see you there!
Objectives:
- Learn how to HAVE FUN while exercising
- Gain new exposure to dance fitness (freestyle and Zumba)
- Understand how personality can be another element of instruction
women on weights: small group training to promote confidence and inclusivity in the weight room
Presenters: Julia Whaley & Margaret Hammel
Virginia Tech
How we promote positivity and introduce weightlifting to small group classes. Also, how we create an environment for just women, who may otherwise never set foot in the weight room. Hybrid lecture with 20-30 minute workout/workshop included!
Objectives:
Virginia Tech
How we promote positivity and introduce weightlifting to small group classes. Also, how we create an environment for just women, who may otherwise never set foot in the weight room. Hybrid lecture with 20-30 minute workout/workshop included!
Objectives:
- Describe strategies for teaching complex lifts and safe use of equipment to small groups
- Outline the importance of team-focused training to foster a sense of community in fitness and improve self-efficacy in the weight room
- Explain the impact of incorporating resistance/weight training and combatting misconceptions about women in the weight room
- 11:10AM-12:00PM: Session Block
the unbearable weight of diet and fitness culture
Presenter: Corinne Settelen
Virginia Tech
How many times have you, as a fitness professional, been asked about a trending fad diet or rolled your eyes at an ad for "how to lose 10 pounds in 10 days"? Unrealistic claims and talk of unsustainable behavior is everywhere, and these body "ideals" are taking a huge toll on an eager dieter's mental health and wellbeing. Understanding diet and fitness culture and recognizing negative messaging will allow you to focus on inclusivity and individualism and decide for yourself how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Objectives: At the end of the presentation, you should:
Virginia Tech
How many times have you, as a fitness professional, been asked about a trending fad diet or rolled your eyes at an ad for "how to lose 10 pounds in 10 days"? Unrealistic claims and talk of unsustainable behavior is everywhere, and these body "ideals" are taking a huge toll on an eager dieter's mental health and wellbeing. Understanding diet and fitness culture and recognizing negative messaging will allow you to focus on inclusivity and individualism and decide for yourself how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Objectives: At the end of the presentation, you should:
- Understand the impact of negative industry messaging on mindset and body image
- Be able to recognize orthorexia and other disordered behavior revolving around weight loss and exercise
- Have comfort in applying a more sustainable alternative approach to health for yourself and future clients
functional step
Presenter: Alessandro Pisanu
Università degli Studi di Torino (Italia)
Functional Step is a high-intensity bodyweight training with functional movements using a step or a reference point on the floor. You will move to the beat of the music with sequences of functional movements that are always different. You will work on the major muscle groups. Let’s work hard, sweat and have fun at the same time! What will you need? A step or a reference point on the floor and a bottle of water, I'll take care of the rest!
Objectives:
1. New way of using step in a group class
2. Choreographed functional fitness format
3. Proprioception, Musicality and Coordination
Location: UREC 212
Università degli Studi di Torino (Italia)
Functional Step is a high-intensity bodyweight training with functional movements using a step or a reference point on the floor. You will move to the beat of the music with sequences of functional movements that are always different. You will work on the major muscle groups. Let’s work hard, sweat and have fun at the same time! What will you need? A step or a reference point on the floor and a bottle of water, I'll take care of the rest!
Objectives:
1. New way of using step in a group class
2. Choreographed functional fitness format
3. Proprioception, Musicality and Coordination
Location: UREC 212
i have your back...do you have theirs?
Presenter: Julianne Vennitti
Virginia Tech
While it is believed that back pain is most prominent in elderly populations, the truth behind it all may surprise you. Join me in learning basic spine anatomy, the causes and preventions of back pain, and how important the core is for a healthy back! Let's work together to spread knowledge to clients about the importance of back health.
Objectives:
Virginia Tech
While it is believed that back pain is most prominent in elderly populations, the truth behind it all may surprise you. Join me in learning basic spine anatomy, the causes and preventions of back pain, and how important the core is for a healthy back! Let's work together to spread knowledge to clients about the importance of back health.
Objectives:
- Become Educated on what referred pain is and how stretching can minimize its effects.
- Discover 2 exercises that are crucial to teach beginners the core engagement process.
- Explore the anatomy behind the Hip Hinge, and why it is so important for current and future back health.
dance combat cardio mashup
Presenter: Caitlin Sockin
UNC Chapel Hill
Combining 2 fitness formats, Dance Combat blends dance and kickboxing moves for the ULTIMATE cardio party workout! These beat-driven moves are specially choreographed to songs that will not only make you sweat, but also let you show off your “hip” and “tough” sides. No equipment, all the fun; let’s box-step into the ring!
Objectives:
UNC Chapel Hill
Combining 2 fitness formats, Dance Combat blends dance and kickboxing moves for the ULTIMATE cardio party workout! These beat-driven moves are specially choreographed to songs that will not only make you sweat, but also let you show off your “hip” and “tough” sides. No equipment, all the fun; let’s box-step into the ring!
Objectives:
- Participants will understand how "tough" cardio kickboxing and "sassy" cardio dance—sometimes viewed as opposite styles of workout—can seamlessly combine and cater to enjoyers of either/or
- Participants will learn new, unique boxing, dance, and HIIT-style moves to incorporate into their own classes (e.g. back elbow strike into a shake)
- Participants will reflect on examples of text painting—a musical technique term I apply to choreography which means that the moves reflect the literal meaning of the song's lyrics—in which either dance, boxing, or HIIT moves exist and enhance the fun-level of the song or fitness routines (e.g. in my routine for the song BOOMERANG by Wanna One, a twist punch up and down simulates throwing a boomerang)