See Wellness Retreat Schedule for listings of all "Workouts" and "Master Classes". Your Fit Beach registration provides you access to all programming!

9:00a - 6:00p
Foundations of Cycling Certificate - CarolAnn - Hedonism Spin Room (Intensive)
The FiTOUR® Indoor Cycling Certification course will give you all the tools you need to be a group cycling instructor extraordinaire. The curriculum covers indoor cycling equipment, biomechanics of proper pedaling, warm ups, cool downs and drills for indoor bicycle training. You will also learn injury prevention strategies and how to teach a safe and effective indoor group cycling class.

Aqua Zumba® Certificate - Kelly Bullard - Pool (Intensive)
This Specialty course is the "pool party" workout for all ages. You'll learn how to teach safe, effective and challenging water-based workouts that integrate the Zumba® formula and philosophy into traditional aqua fitness disciplines. License: Aqua Zumba® license as long as you are a ZIN Member in good standing. Prerequisite: Must be a member of the Zumba® Instructor Network (ZIN). AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) certification recommended.

9:00a - 10:30a
Beaming Sensational Sampler - David Mesirow - Conference Room 1
learn the basic skills needed to create a  physically challenging, mentally invigorating workout with the BEAMFIT.

I can Dance if I Want To - Amy Bomar - Grand Disco
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!
ACE 0.1 CEU

10:30a - 12:00p
Tennis Fit - Denise Cox - Tennis Courts
We are fit but are we tennis fit?  Every level of player is welcome to come out for a cardio workout to keep you on your toes.  Volleys and midcourt smashes will be the specialty of the day.   Ladder drills will be incorporated into your off court movement to take your game to the next level.

Recipe for Great Yoga Classes - structure, sequence, and flow - Marianne Wells - Meet at Conference Room 1
Like a great book or movie, truly great yoga classes have a well conceived beginning, middle, and end.  Learn how to give each and every student what they need for any given day. This workshop provides a proven methodology to structure classes based on student's individual ability with a focus on functional alignment with progressive asana levels throughout the class.  Asanas, props, yoga therapy, pranayama, and savasana will be covered as you learn about energetic and spiritual sequencing and flow.

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9:00a - 6:00p
Foundations of Beaming - David Mesirow - Conference Rm 1 (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

Foundational Lineage™ - Marianne Wells - Yoga Center (Intensive)
Foundations of Yoga will give you a basic 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. Delve deeper into your personal practice and understanding of yoga. All levels welcome.

9:00a - 10:30a
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.

A Taste of Zumba® - Kelly Bullard- Grand Disco
A sampling of the many flavors of Zumba will provide you a taste of a fun dance based fitness program.

10:30a - 12:00p
Sensual Thai Techniques - Wayne Martin - Grand Disco
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.

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9:00a - 6:00p
Foundations of Thai Massage - Wayne Martin - Conference Rm 1 (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.

9:00a - 10:30a
Advanced Training A&P - Doug Briggs PhD - Weight Room
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.

Aqua Yoga - Denise Cox - Pool
Combines flowing dynamic movements with traditional yoga poses, that when assisted by the water, help lengthen and strengthen muscles, support weak joints, and improve balance and coordination. It is through regular practice of these movements and poses (asanas) that chronic pain, muscle injuries and imbalances may be greatly diminished over time.

10:30a - 12:00p
Without Weights Fitness Camps - Amy Bomar - Conference Room 2
No equipment needed, really? Learn to develop and design an amazing, full body fitness camp experience using just the natural landscape of your environment and 10 basic body weight movements. Participants will learn the keys of fit camp design as well as unique ways to progress simple movements to challenge any level of participation. Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to experience it all in a wrap-up fitness boot camp workout!

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