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Select the workshop(s) most preferred by you. Mark
the course number of your first and second choices on your
registration sheet for each time slot. Some programs are space limited. Only
designated workshops noted below are eligible for professional continuing education
credit.
Session Days:
Saturday 9/25 - Friday 10/1
Intensive
Workshops Details Here
Check in will be Sat & Sun morning 7am-8:30am at the Fern Tree Spa.
Names of all attendees not staying at Half Moon must be registered to
access.
Contact Suzelle before Monday for admittance into the resort.
Email
info@fitbodiesinc.com, call 876-287-7810.
9/25 - Saturday
8:00a - 5:00p
1003 - Foundations of Cycle Instruction - Joseph Dugan - Spin Room (Intensive)
Participants who
successfully finish this intensive will qualify as a
traveling fitness pro for Fit Bodies Inc. and Fit to
Travel but will need to provide proper continuing
education at the end of two years to remain
eligible. A Certificate of Course Completion
will be provided for full attendance and success
completion of program exam. Tested knowledge
will be based upon workbook and classroom lecture.
1004 - Foundations of Group Exercise - Suzelle Snowden - Pavillion (Intensive)
Participants who
successfully finish this intensive will qualify as a
traveling fitness pro for Fit Bodies Inc. and Fit to
Travel but will need to provide proper continuing
education at the end of two years to remain
eligible. A Certificate of Course Completion
will be provided for full attendance and success
completion of program exam. Tested knowledge
will be based upon workbook and classroom lecture.
9/26 - Sunday
8:00a-5:00p
1106 - Foundations of Personal Training - Amy Bomar - Library (Intensive)
Review the essential skills
needed to successfully launch your career as a
personal fitness trainer. This ongoing
workshop will cover the topics of communication,
fitness foundations in personal training,
assessment and screening, principals and
elements of exercise program design, as well as
provide opportunities to put theory to practice
with case studies and practical demonstrations.
Completion of all workshops is recommended if
sitting for the written exam to earn a
certificate of completion.
9:00a - 11:00p
1203 - Music, Movement, Motivation - Joseph Dugan - Spin Studio
Learn to correlate music and rhythm to each movement and elicit an emotional response to the music and the ride.
Fee $60 - 3 Star Points
1:00p - 5:00p
1303 - Spinning Phase II - Joe Dugan - Spin Studio
Take your skills beyond the basics and learn about transition profile design, advanced riding and teaching techniques and music selection for split profile designs.
Fee $120 - 6 Star Points
9/27 – Monday
8:00a - 5:00p
1406 - Functional Personal Training - Missy Hawthorne - Library
(Intensive)
In this Intensive, you will learn what’s cutting edge in personal training. We will explore what functional fitness training is and HOW to integrate it into your clients’ programs. By learning how to integrate functional fitness training into your current training programs you can enhance the performance of your clientele more rapidly and more efficiently. You will learn exercises using tools as the TRX, medicine balls, stability balls, balance devices and body weight training just to name a few!. You will get a better understanding of how the body is supposed to move, and how the body responds to different types of training. If you are a personal trainer looking to expand your knowledge as a trainer and ready to take your training to the next level, this intensive is for you! Functional fitness training is challenging, rewarding and fun!
1405 - Foundations of Aquatic Fitness - Denise Cox - Olympic Pool (Intensive)
Learn the skills vital to becoming a successful aquatic
exercise leader. This specialty certificate serves
as an important first step into the field of teaching
aquatic exercise and emphasizes practical skill mastery.
It addresses the benefits of aquatic exercise, the
aquatic environment and principles of water, general
anatomy and kinesiology, water depth options and
appropriate movement plans, cueing skills, music use,
working with special populations, the need for
professionalism and leadership skills
8:30a - 10:00a
1501 - Mind/Body Bootcamp - Amy Bomar - Yoga Center
Learn how to build optimal sequences of exercises that can improve your participant's joint range of motion, stability, core strength and endurance, breathing and concentration levels with this dynamic camp session. Postures, positions and movements inspired from yoga, pilates, core activation and flexibility training will be used and cultivated in a unique, boot camp style workout. Ideas for training and creating your own progressive mind/body fitness camp are included.
1504 - Fluid Floor Cardio - Gay Gasper - Pavillion
No equipment necessary! In this workshop you will learn techniques to use only your body, driving music and the floor to create a group exercise cardio class. Develop smooth transitions and exercise pattern options. Explore mixing and matching movement styles and personality to ultimately create one powerful, ever-changing heart pounding class.
10:30a - 12:00p
1601 - Progressive Pilates Mat Work - June Kahn - Yoga Center
Experience this unique Pilates Matwork program that is designed from a progressive perspective. Learn the 3/4/3 Progressive Method that takes you through 10 repetitions of each exercise, beginning with 3 repetitions of the most basic modification, then transitioning to 4 repetitions of the intermediate approach and finishing with 3 repetitions of the advanced version. A useable and effective method that gives you the ability to adapt your program to all fitness levels while challenging the muscles in a variety of ways. Three times the challenge, three times the fun!
1604 - Advanced Physiology of Exercise - Doug Briggs PhD. - Pavillion
Up your level as a trainer with these new and exciting concepts dealing with practical as well as nutritional components for your clients. Understand the simplest and most cost effective method for post-workout recovery using a readily available nutritional product that can be purchased almost anywhere.
1:30p - 3:00p
1701 - Thai Yoga Combinations - Wayne Martin - Yoga Center
Thai techniques that are common to, and used in, all (or almost all) client positions
1704 - Just Bounce - Gay Gasper - Pavillion
Learn and Explore exercise skills, drills and movement patterns with numerous fitness Balls and jump ropes. You will explore basic jump roping techniques to teach your fitness classes. Learn the fundamental skills of proper roping technique. Also progressive skills and various exercise techniques using various fitness balls. Balance, bound and skip your group exercise classes to fitness.
9/28 – Tuesday
8:00a - 5:00p
1801 - Foundations of Yoga - Marianne Wells - Yoga Center (Intensive)
Foundations of Yoga will give you a good, solid foundation on the basics of yoga in an easy, condensed form. We will focus on alignment, form, and mindfulness as it strengthens your body, increases your flexibility, and improves your balance. You'll also have the opportunity to explore a brief history of yoga and its texts, the energy of the Chakras, and the practice of Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation. If you've always wanted to delve deeper into your practice but never felt you had the time, this is the course and the opportunity for you. All levels welcome.
8:30a - 10:00a
1903 - Strength, Hills, and Power - Joe Dugan - Spin Room
As a Spinning Instructor, you're faced with the challenge of creating Spinning rides that produce real fitness benefits for your class participants. If you're like most instructors, your favorite profiles to deliver those results include hills and the Strength Energy Zone™. You know that climbing hills is a great way to build intensity, work large leg muscles and simulate the experience of a real cycling ride. In this workshop, we'll take your knowledge of hill climbs to another level. This course is all about improving your skill as an instructor through advanced techniques and the physiological basis for training on hills.
1906 - Nutrition for Optimal Weight Loss - Doug Briggs PhD - Library
Learn the latest on research findings for optimal weight loss based on years of research and experience. This course will go beyond simple carbohydrate, protein, and fats and look at enzymes, hydration, and phyto-nutrients. Lecture will also provide a three-tier breakdown of foods to buy for consumption using an easy table that will guide you through the supermarket.
10:30a - 12:00p
2002 - Seamless Step - Gay Gasper - Weight Room
This workshop is designed for instructors who need a little face lift for their step class. Experience fresh choreography ideas through rhythm changes, pattern layering and direction changes. Learn to use a little creative license and personality to rejuvenate your chronologically challenged step patterns. Explore choreography to challenge and revitalize your step classes.
2004 - Sensual Thai Techniques - Wayne Martin - Pavillion
Sensuality in Thai massage and understanding how touch is both sensual and healing. You may be surprised at how sensual all parts of our bodies are.
1:30p - 3:00p
2102 - Balanced Body - Gay Gasper - Weight Room
In this workshop you will learn numerous strength and endurance exercises to target the muscles of the Core. Explore various workout options for all the muscles of the abs and back. The use of equipment such as Bosu, tubing, medicine balls and stability balls can be incorporated into this clinic.
2104 - Beaming Sensational Sampler - David Mesirow - Pavillion
Experience this revolutionary NEW activity-based lifestyle program which integrates physical and emotional harmony, activating a shift in overall awareness. The Beamfit™ balance challenges harmonize familiar physical movements with mind-body philosophy as you explore barefoot and Somatosensory training while integrating balance, precision, stability, strength, endurance and stretch all on the Beamfit™ Beam.
2106 - Principles of Power Development - Doug Briggs PhD - Library
Power is simply work times distance divided by time or W X D/T. This session will explore what it takes to develop power in an athlete and how to transfer that power from training to application in sport.
9/29 – Wednesday
8:00a - 5:00p
2201 - Foundations of Pilates - June Kahn - Yoga Center (Intensive)
Explore this 8 hour Matwork Intensive workshop which
introduces a progressive series of exercises and
modifications based on the methods of Joseph Pilates.
The concepts are based on principles of core
stabilization, Pilates matwork, and physical therapy
techniques. Proper execution of form and technique are
explored as they apply to training the fitness
enthusiast. Matwork Fundamentals enables you to design
workouts for everyone – young, old, athletic, sedentary
and even those rehabilitating from injury. Leave with
the tools necessary to design and implement a successful
Pilates Matwork Program.
8:30a - 10:00a
2302 - Olympic Lifting Techniques - Doug Briggs PhD - Wt Room
Did you ever wonder how the Olympic weightlifters can make such a difficult lift look so easy...repetition, repetition, repetition. The snatch is the most technically difficult lift in the world and the clean & jerk is known as "The Mother of all Lifts" for a reason. It takes about 5000 reps to become proficient and that isn't using PVC as some cross training certifications try to make you think. This session will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of Olympic weightlifting.
2304 - Yoga & Ayurvedic - Marianne Wells - Pavillion
Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences that have always been practiced together. Yoga Self-realization, and Ayurveda Self-healing. Learn basic Ayurvedic principles that will teach you to live balance by honoring your nature and your natural cycles.
2305 - Power Plunge - David Mesirow - Pool
Powerful Plunge has been designed to attract the individual who has little or no experience with resistance training in tandem with those who have been working on muscular strength and endurance training for years. This program is adaptable for all populations.
By design, this program works every muscle group in the body in a safe and effective way. It will assist your participants in achieving the true sense of physical fitness they have been striving for. It not only takes into account muscular strength and endurance training but also adds the benefit of stability and flexibility training.
2307 - Total Body Beach Workout - Amy Bomar - Dolphin Habitat Cabana
Get a little sand in your shorts and see how much fun training and teaching outdoors can be. With the beach as the backdrop, you will learn to create an amazing, total body, training adventure using the sand, bodyweight exercises plus other clever props and tools. Ideas for group warm-ups, conditioning activities, flexibility and core training are all included in this outdoor workshop session.
10:30a - 12:00p
2403 - From Zones to Zen - Missy Hawthorne - Spin Room
Can you imagine working hard only to be rewarded for a job well done? From Zones to Zen combines the intensity of spinning with the relaxation of yoga stretching to create a “best of both worlds” class. Learn how to use four energy “Zones” to create the intensity you need for sprinting hills, mastering switch backs, and enjoying the straight-a-ways. Working with Zones is a great tool in monitoring heart rate and/or perceived exertion. End class with challenging core work only to soothe and stretch with yoga and relaxation. This workshop truly is “the best of both worlds!”
2404 - Energy Rich Yoga - Wayne Martin - Pavillion
Yoga (for and as energy) using Asana, Vinyasa, Pranayama and Mutra to access, build, focus and release energy.
1:30p - 3:00p
2504 - Hard Core Conditioning - Gay Gasper - Pavillion
In this workshop you will learn numerous strength and endurance exercises to target the muscles of the Core. Explore various workout options for all the muscles of the abs and back. The use of equipment such as Bosu, tubing, medicine balls and stability balls can be incorporated into this clinic.
2506 - Fueling the Athlete - Doug Briggs Phd - Library
Did you ever wonder what to eat pre-training or competition? How about post-training or competition? We will explore all areas related to athletic nutrition and how to utilize them for your best performance ever! Not only will you get the PowerPoint lecture, but a hands on as well designing a pre- and post-eating regime.
9/30 – Thursday
8:00a - 5:00p
2601 - Foundations of Beaming - David Mesirow - Yoga Center (Intensive)
Beaming™, in part, is a Fitness Program; however
Beaming™ imparts a pro-active strategy incorporating the
physical with the experiential aspects of ones
existence. Beamfit™ is the first organization in the
fitness industry to develop and mainstream the concept
of The B.E.A.M Method
(Balancing Experiences with Activity to Motivate life change)
which introduces to the participant a more holistic
approach to the outcome of workout participation
and the impact it can have on a their daily life beyond
the workout environment.
8:30a - 10:00a
2702 - TRX Group Training to Music - Missy Hawthorne - Weight Room
Picture yourself doing a biceps curl or an abdominal crunch while suspended in air?
Welcome to one of the most innovative and original group training programs around! This course will give you, the trainer/instructor essential information and practical experience to use the TRX Suspension System in a group setting. It will begin to prepare you to teach exciting, challenging and fun classes using this dynamic new method of functional training. Invented by a US Navy Seal, the TRX suspension system is body weight training at its best! If you like a challenge and want to be on the cutting edge of fitness as an instructor, this workshop is for you!
2704 - Vertical Pilates Beyond MatWork - June Kahn - Pavillion
Experience “What Joe would have created for a 21st century clientele” This workout incorporates sequences of evolved Pilates progressions that focus on the deeper muscles of the core. An innovative -more advanced- approach to Pilates "matwork", performed in vertical positions. This technique works your entire body as it enhances precise control of each muscle through balance and coordination which crosses over to your everyday life. . The breath is revisited in order to adapt to the increased work effort. The moves are a combination of traditional Pilates and rhythmic movement and balance patterns with the usual focus on core strength; only the position has changed from lying to vertical and standing. A unique functional approach to Pilates that challenges your body to the core
10:30a - 12:00p
2802 - Fit Camp Fusion - Gay Gasper - Weight Room
This workshop is geared to group exercise coaches that want to teach a hard core athletic type workout. In this clinic you will learn a variety of creative exercises for strength, cardio endurance, integrated balance, agility, coordination and flexibility. A mixture of equipment can be used, such as dumbbells, kettle weights, weighted bars, heavy ropes, steps, TRX, jump ropes, and or medicine balls. This interactive workshop will include various ideas on “indoor” fitness training such as circuit drills or stationary circuit drills.
2804 - Tantra Yoga - Marianne Wells - Pavillion
Tantra yoga is vastly misunderstood in the west today. Join me and learn what it means to live more complete. Acquire the skill's needed to deepen your practice and take it to the next level. Discover how to cultivate and direct the possibilities of power within you.
1:30p - 3:00p
2902 TRX Power & Strength - Doug Briggs Phd - Weight Room
How do you utilize the TRX straps? We use them in the military for all kinds of functional training by themselves and in addition to functional weight training circuits. Be ready to get the textbook and practical workout or your life and be ready to sweat as we go through a real-world functional workout utilizing the TRX straps.
2904 - Just Dance - Amy Bomar - Pavillion
Discover your inner dancer while you learn to flow together basic, but sexy, fun and sultry moves into a dance-based cardiovascular workout. You’ll sample moves from burlesque, belly-dance, exotic dance and modern dance and find entertaining ways to bring out the dancer in all of your students from beginner to the advanced. Session includes sample ideas for dance-based conditioning, flexibility exercises and easy to learn and teach movements. Come and find your “Lady Gaga” effect and Just Dance!
10/01 – FRIDAY
8:00a - 5:00p
3001 - Foundations of Thai Massage - Wayne Martin - Yoga Center (Intensive)
Thai techniques: Use of fingers, hands, elbows, arms, feet and knees to apply Thai techniques with client in 1) prone, 2) supine, 3) side, 4) seated.
Thai as a dance of energy between client and practitioner.
Fluid transitions from one position to another as a basic form of Thai massage.
"As You Like": The mantra of the Thai massage practitioner ; becoming the mantra of the Thai massage receiver.
8:30a - 10:00a
3104 - Jump Into the Ring - Amy Bomar - Pavillion
Pump up your teaching and training repertoire with some good, old fashioned fighting skills. Play with and learn fundamental movements from boxing, kickboxing, pankration, tae kwon do... AKA - mixed martial arts (MMA). This workshop will give you plenty of ideas on how to use your new skills with your individual clients, small groups or group exercise classes. You’ll realize that these workouts pack a punch and deliver a beyond ordinary exercise session for your students and clients.
3106 - Natural Nutrition - Doug Briggs PhD - Library
And the debate rages on: Natural vs. chemical vs. other types of nutrition. Does it really matter whether or not food is grown organically? Does processing really change the way food we eat is processed in the human body? We will attempt to answer all these question and more in the informative, fun session.
10:30a - 12:00p
3203 - Rock & Ride - Gay Gasper & Greg Bowen - Spin Room
This Intense Cycle class will offer a 60 minute ride including Three different Music jonera's with Three different riding techniques. Get the most out of your music, experience riding techniques and take back a creative class format to your students.
3204 - Caffeinated Pilates - June Kahn - Pavillion
Energize and empower your students with this awakening, fresh and uplifting approach to Pilates matwork through a flowing combination of Pilates progressions in an undulating format. Experience core challenges that incorporate fluid transitions for seamless routines and gather endless ideas for your Pilates classes. Charge up your traditional routines by adding an eclectic twist to your Pilates workouts. No equipment used.
1:30p - 3:00p
3302 - TRX For Function - Doug Briggs PhD - Weight Room
Shift gears and tailor the training to functional movement patterns that apply to sport as well as everyday living. Be prepared to get another great workout at the same time.
3304 - Flowing Flexibility - Gay Gasper - Pavillion
As group athletic trainers we know how difficult it is to get our clients to stretch. We also know how it is the most undervalued component of conditioning and is often overlooked in our clients’ fitness regimen. In this workshop we will explore limbering patterns borrowed from Yoga, Pilates and Athletics. This practical workshop was formulated to give instructors ideas and hands on stretching techniques. You will also learn the importance of flexibility and how it relates to efficient body movement, posture and having a healthy pain-free back. Also discuss the correct timing and use for dynamic warming, static stretching and partner stretching techniques.
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