Fitness

Fitness

101 - Fire-Up with Sh'Bam! By Les Mills
Friday 21 October 2011: 07H00 - 08H00
Tracy Minnoch-Nuku and Team
Featuring simple but seriously hot dance moves, SH'BAM^TM is the perfect way to shape up and let out your inner star - even if you're dance challenged. SH'BAM^TM is the ultimate fun and sociable way to exercise. Experience a SH'BAM^TM class - vibrant, unique and varied.

104 - RIP60 Kick-Start Workout
Friday 21 October 2011: 07H00 - 08H00
Jeremy Strom
In this dynamic morning workout, Rip60 will be used in a group situation and you will learn proper set-up, biomechanics, coaching cues and then run through a unique RIP60 program design. Participants will be led through a RIP60 Group X class.

105 - Start Your Day with ViPR Wars
Friday 21 October 2011: 07H00 - 08H00
Lisa Wheeler
The battle for evolutionary fitness is on! Meet the ViPR--a truly functional, whole-body training tool, promising to bridge the gap between movement and strength. Put it and your body to the test of endurance and fitness as the ViPR challenges your total body muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance and agility . Developed by Equinox, Lisa will take your from the basics to more advanced progressions to add some bite to your group fitness classes and personal training sessions. Serious sweat, serious excitement and serious results. Get bitten by ViPR!

111 - Fusion Fitness Training^TM Toolbox
Friday 21 October 2011: 09H30 - 11H00
Helen Vandenburg
Fusion Fitness Toolbox combines Fitness conditioning, yoga and Pilates with the use of small equipment such as weighted plyo-balls, yoga blocks, Pilates rings, Pilates bands, yoga straps and fit discs. In this session you will experience a combination of yoga, Pilates and traditional Fitness exercises that can be blended together to create a dynamic challenge for your personal training clients and group exercise students. The integration of small equipment is used as a tool to help participants achieve better alignment in postures and/or exercises, to increase resistance and challenge strength, balance and flexibility to a higher degree. Learn how to incorporate small equipment and yoga/pilates blended classes into your classes and programs.

115 - FIST 4 FREEDOM^TM Level I - Relate to Gait
Friday 21 October 2011: 09H30 - 11H00
David Weck
This workshop will teach you how to begin building a better base for enhancing all movement skills. Learn how and why your exercise program should enhance the two most fundamental human movements: Walking & Running. You will learn the optimal mechanics of barefoot gait and practical techniques and strategies to safely train and transition to moving your body with greater economy. Discover the secrets to Sprinting your fastest and how this knowledge improves your movement capabilities across a wide array of sports and daily activities.

121 - BYOB: Bring Your Own Body
Friday 21 October 2011: 11H15 - 12H15
Lisa Wheeler
Leave all your fitness equipment behind and show up with the most important tool of all - your body! Our students and clients don't always have time to make it to the gym or have space at home for large machines so why not offer a simplified yet challenging workout that can be done anywhere, anytime by anyone. Learn a series of body weight exercises, with progressions and regressions, that hit all major muscles groups and that work the body in an integrated way to help build usable strength and aid in weight management.

124 - TRX® Functional Sandbag Fusion
Friday 21 October 2011: 11H15 - 12H15
Fraser Quelch
This innovative session merges two powerful training modalities, the TRX® Suspension Trainer^TM and sand bag training to give an intense, full body workout. Learn how these two tremendous fitness tools can be integrated together to create exciting and effective programming that will pull your clients to their greatest functional capability and physique ever!

125 - MVe® Chair - Fusing Fitness and Pilates
Friday 21 October 2011: 11H15 - 12H15
Ory Avni
Fuse Pilates and fitness with one piece of equipment - the MVe® Chair! With fun and energetic classes performed to music, the MVe Chair delivers heart pumping, full body workouts with great results. Ideal for one-on-one or small group classes, it is perfect for all fitness levels. We are proud to present the MVe chair to Thailand for the first time at Fit Asia. With expert programming and its stackable, durable design, we are sure the MVe Chair will make it an impression on you and your students.

131 - Les Mills Innovations Combo - CX 30 and Sh'Bam
Friday 21 October 2011: 13H15 - 14H15
Tracy Minnoch-Nuku and Team
Find out what les Mills has in store for you and why! CX-30 - a short, sharp workout that'll inspire clients to the next level of fitness, while strengthening and toning the body. Experience a combination of the new 30-minute format that really hones in on the torso and sling muscles that connect upper to lower body, ideal for tightening tummy and butt, while improving functional strength and assisting in injury prevention. It'll help you run faster ... play harder ... stand stronger! Then experience a sampler of Sh'Bam, LM new dance choreography.

134 - STOTT PILATES® Intense Sculpting Challenge
Friday 21 October 2011: 13H15 - 14H15
Sally Belanger
Build challenge and diversity with this Level 4 Flex-Band® exerciser workshop. Learn how to challenge core and peripheral strength with the resistance provided by the Flex-Band® and increase exercise intensity in the areas of neuromuscular coordination, balance, strength and flexibility. This workout will offer exercise variations and options to motivate any group or private client.

135 - Using the Tools - Principles of Training
Friday 21 October 2011: 13H15 - 14H15
Chris McGrath
A principles-based look at training and movement and how to apply the same principles to the various tools. Summed up with the statement, "Functional training is not defined by the tools we use, but how we use them". A responsible and sophisticated approach to picking and using the tools of the trade.

145 - Metabolic Conditioning - unveiling truths and strategies
Friday 21 October 2011: 14H30 - 16H00
Fabio Comana
P90x^TM, Crossfit^TM, Insanity^TM - you know the names, hears all the buzz, but what are they all about? Metabolic conditioning is hot but you may not fully understand the physiological process behind this training philosophy. Fitness professionals need to understand the underlying physiological mechanisms and how they respond to the training stimulus. In this ground-breaking session, Comana will discuss the physiology of metabolic conditioning and how to effectively design sessions and select exercises that optimize results.

155 - FIST 4 FREEDOM^TM Level II - Fundamental Object Manipulation
Friday 21 October 2011: 16H15 - 17H45
David Weck
This workshop will teach you how simple manipulation of the most elemental objects - Sticks, Balls, & Ropes (humanities oldest tools stemming from Sticks, Rocks, & Vines) - is key to unleashing your body's fullest movement potential. You will learn how to apply BOSU principles in your exercise program using these basic tools to create a more integrated and balanced body. Learn how to incorporate specific Balance and Footwork drills in addition to create "Both Sides Utilized" Muscle Memory to enhance your movement capabilities.

201 - Glute Camp
Saturday 22 October 2011: 07H00 - 08H00
Keli Roberts
Boot Camp for the Booty... Medicine Ball and rubber resistance Interval training improves the cardiovascular system, enhances power endurance and has a high caloric expenditure. The program incorporates progressive total body physical execution techniques, plyometric progressions and exercise guidelines utilizing rubber resistance equipment and a medicine ball. Learn exercises and drills performed individually and with a partner, and are suitable for both personal training and group fitness settings. Learn critical body alignment, movement pattern, exercise progression and cueing techniques for each exercise in an interactive, hands-on training session.

204 - TRX RIP Training: Foundations
Saturday 22 October 2011: 07H00 - 08H00
Fraser Quelch
Learn the foundations of RIP Training and take your sessions to the next level. This high intensity workshop provides a strong introduction to the essence of this exciting new program. The session covers the essential elements of RIP Training and then builds on them, teaching a system for progression and regression. The experience culminates with an intense movement based workout that will provide a great starting point for your clients.

205 - MC2 Circuit Workshop
Saturday 22 October 2011: 07H00 - 08H00
Jeremy Strom
This session provides a synopsis of the unique training applications and science behind Incline Training (using the FreeMotion Incline Trainer -3%-30% incline), functional cable based training (using the FreeMotion Dual Cable Cross) and whole body vibration training (using the FreeMotion Vibration Trainer). All three will be combined for a high caloric, multi-system (muscular, cardio, nervous) 30 minute workout in which participants will experience and learn how to implement into their professional practice.

214 - The Science of ViPR
Saturday 22 October 2011: 08H15 - 09H45
Michol Dalcourt and Fabio Comana
TBC

215 - Kettlebell Training for MMA Training
Saturday 22 October 2011: 08H15 - 09H45
Steve Cotter
Martial artists have long been admired for their speed, power, and body control. Learn how to improve fighting ability through Kettlebell strength training techniques for martial artists. Gain the insights of Steve Cotter, a Full Contact Champion who knows what works - and what doesn't. Take your speed, power, flexibility and endurance to levels beyond what you ever dreamed possible. Hit harder than ever before and smile as your opponents bounce off of you. Learn how to maximize your power in every movement by applying the best in resistance training with proven, no-nonsense martial arts principles.

221 - KettleBell and Medicine Ball Complex Training
Saturday 22 October 2011: 10H00 - 11H00
Keli Roberts
Harness momentum and enhance sports performance with progressive explosive movement complexes using the Russian KettleBell and Medicine Balls. Motor learning strategies teach clients how to eccentrically decelerate and rapidly accelerate, creating a training stimulus that dramatically decreases the chance of injury while improving athletic performance. KettleBell exercises combined with progressive plyometric Medicine Ball drills train the body through all ranges and planes of motion with an emphasis on functional movement. Each Complex Training series combines a KettleBell exercise with a Medicine Ball drill to improve power endurance, quickness, balance, coordination and agility.

225 - TRX® Power Stretch
Saturday 22 October 2011: 10H00 - 11H00
Fraser Quelch
This mind/body and core focused class combines Pilates and Yoga inspired movements and postures on the TRX with more traditional strength and flexibility exercises. The session seamlessly blends the methodologies into a powerful and smooth class flow that improves body awareness, flexibility and movement patterns and will leave participants feeling up-lifted and empowered!

231 - Tabata Challenge
Saturday 22 October 2011: 11H15 - 12H15
Lisa Wheeler
Hardcore interval training based on the famed Tabata protocol - one exercise for 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of recovery repeated 8 times for 4 minutes. Put together 5-8 circuits to provide a head to toe balanced workout of all out effort. In this workshop, you will learn how to design one of the most effective workout programs existing today. No fancy choreography, just hard work, sweat and excitement.

235 - Rolling Ropes^TM
Saturday 22 October 2011: 11H15 - 12H15
David Weck & Douglas Brooks
Discover the inventor of BOSU's latest product and program! This remarkable functional, cardio-based training program will help improve your balance, timing, agility and reaction without having to jump! Through the use of athletic style movements and the new Rolling Ropes^TM, you will discover a whole new way to train that will re-calibrate your body to move more symmetrically and efficiently. You will be challenged by the intensity and mesmerized by the rhythmic athleticism...it's like nothing you have ever done before! Don't miss this opportunity to learn the latest training trend that will help you unleash your best! Perfect for personal trainers and group exercise instructors.

245- Program Design for the Weekend Warrior
Saturday 22 October 2011: 13H00 - 14H30
Douglas Brooks
All "warriors" grow old, but not all weekend warriors grow old in the same way. The adult athlete loses power first To keep moving like an athlete, you must train like an athlete. This workshop addresses the physiology of aging and its effect on performance, and gives you the practical tools to design programs that are effective and engaging. Meet the needs of this growing market that demands a high-performance training style that matches a "work hard, play hard" lifestyle

251 - Back to Broadway - Cabaret!
Saturday 22 October 2011: 14H45 - 16H15
Lisa Wheeler
ECA NYC's home is on Broadway so why not celebrate with an all out Broadway dance extravaganza! This class is full of "can do" choreography based on your favorite shows past and present. So whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned hoofer, you will feel like you are on center stage. From house lights out to the final curtain call, learn to dance like the Broadway gypsies!

255 - ViPR Athletic Training
Saturday 22 October 2011: 14H45 - 16H15
Michol Dalcourt and Bill Sonnemaker
TBC

265 - Special BOSU with the Inventor!
Saturday 22 October 2011: 16H30 - 18H00
David Weck
This workshop is a special one with the inventor of BOSU telling and showing you how and why the BPOSU can be used. Find out from the inventor some of the secrets of training with BOSU.

301 - freeFORM Circuit
Sunday 23 October 2011: 07H00 - 08H00
Ian O'Dwyer
freeFORM circuit explores how we prepare the body for a successful session, create intensity to recruit the optimal energy systems and feed the body information that allows it to regain the feeling of vitality. Feel how the freeFORM Board changes the myofascial system instantly preparing it for the challenges of everyday life, perform movements that create larger demands on the energy systems of the body, enhancing better metabolic responses and movement efficiency. Finally allow the body to recover with intelligent movements that enable clients to leave feeling great but also empowering them to cope with the stresses of everyday life.

303 - ViPR Bootcamp
Sunday 23 October 2011: 07H00 - 08H00
Michol Dalcourt
TBC

311 - BOSU Fuse!
Sunday 23 October 2011: 08H15 - 09H45
Keli Roberts
The BOSU Fuse Workout will take your classes to the next level with balance infused strength exercises that emphasize total body control, perfect postural alignment, and dynamic flexibility. Fusing multi-joint exercises with movement in all planes of motion demonstrate how to integrate strength that transforms the way your students look, feel and perform. Fuse trains the body from the inside out, with every movement demanding core stability and strength. Learn how to teach movement sequences that shape and tone the whole body with powerful functional movement sequences that progress...so you adapt as you train.

315 - Kettlebell Training for the Personal Trainer
Sunday 23 October 2011: 08H15 - 09H45
Steve Cotter
In this session, Steve will discuss and lead Kettlebell workouts a trainer can implement with their clients. He outlines workouts designed to: build strength, increase muscle hypertrophy, lower body fat, increase stamina, build work capacity (strength endurance), enhance general fitness, prepare for competition and more. Thus, regardless of your client's goals, Steve has a customized training programme you can use.

321- Turn your Toys into a Tool Box!
Sunday 23 October 2011: 10H00 - 11H00
Keli Roberts
Are they tools or toys? This workshop turns toys into tools! Learn how to coach your clients how to maximize the effectiveness of every exercise to enhance integrated strength. In this intensive workshop you will learn five goal driven, functional program designs that offers fast results. Plug and play program design that offers limitless options to create goal-driven strength cross training programming for personal clients or small group training. Keep people coming back for more by mastering the use of your tools!

324 - ViPR Strength
Sunday 23 October 2011: 10H00 - 11H00
Michol Dalcourt and Pete McCall
TBC

325 - The Sports Conditioning Trifecta: Winning recipes for performance
Sunday 23 October 2011: 10H00 - 11H00
Fabio Comana
Successful sports conditioning demands more than just good program design. Mastering successful training and coaching requires close attention to the energy systems being trained and effective nutrition and hydration habits. This enlightening session takes an in-depth look at the elements that make up the training prescription (i.e., anaerobic energy system training, timing, layout, prerequisites, etc.) as well as critical pre-exercise, during and post-exercise nutrition and hydration strategies that will help your client / athletes to discover the champion within

335 - BOSU Xplode
Sunday 23 October 2011: 11H15 - 12H15
Douglas Brooks
The ultimate cross-training workshop - done up BOSU style! Learn a unique system for incorporating elements of strength, cardio, core, balance and agility into one full body workout, and brand new exercises that use minimal equipment, minimal space, but give MAXIMUM results! Take the versatility of the BOSU® Balance Trainer to a whole new level, and be prepared for a total body meltdown!

341 - BOSU Elevation
Sunday 23 October 2011: 13H15 - 14H15
Douglas Brooks
Elevate your workout with high-intensity training that focuses on speed, agility, explosive power and plyometrics. Using the BOSU® Balance Trainer, the BOSU® Stax risers and incorporating variations in height and intensity, you will learn brand new ways to super-charge your training and amplify your athleticism. Come prepared to be challenged with some advanced training techniques and break away from mainstream coaching!

345 - Kettlebell Training to Develop Maximum Power
Sunday 23 October 2011: 13H15 - 14H15
Steve Cotter
Learn to take your clients' explosive power to levels beyond what you thought possible. Learn proper technique for the classical lifts of Kettlebell training - swing, clean, snatch, press, push press, jerk and squat. Learn the correct mechanics/alignment, breathing and groove (kettlebell trajectory). Learn how to maximize power in every movement by applying the best in resistance training with proven, no-nonsense principles of Kettlebell training with Steve Cotter.

355 - RIP:60 for Personal Trainers
Sunday 23 October 2011: 14H30 - 15H45
Jeremy Strom
This session provides the science and distinctions of RIP60 training for the personal trainer, including basic setup, biomechanics, training variables, program design, RIP60 playground and the unique progressions of RIP60 training. Participants will experience a RIP60 training session with the personal trainer in mind.

364 - ViPR Vitality
Sunday 23 October 2011: 16H00 - 17H15
Michol Dalcourt
TBC

365 - Integrated Flexibility and Dynamic Warm-ups
Sunday 23 October 2011: 16H00 - 17H15
Peter McCall
Flexibility is one of the critical components of a well-designed fitness program but is often overlooked by both trainers and clients due to lack of knowledge about the best techniques to produce desired results. This session will review recent findings on flexibility, and will demonstrate techniques and strategies for dynamic flexibility that can be applied to a client's exercise program.