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Agenda
Day 1
08/14/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Has your business plateaued? Don’t have the leads needed to reach your new client and sales goals? Most fitness businesses reach a point where word of mouth and referrals are no longer enough to drive new growth. You need to step back and create a strategic marketing plan. In this session we’ll walk you step-by-step through proven business, sales, and marketing strategies to take your leads, sales, and profits to the next level.
- Business
Sean Greeley is the founder and CEO of NPE. He’s also a coach, family man, author, and speaker who helps fitness entrepreneurs build sustainable 7-figure businesses.
Since 2006, NPE has helped over 53,000+ fitness businesses in 96+ countries grow to the next level, and is responsible for driving over $1.1 billion in client revenue. NPE has been featured 8x on the Inc 500/5000 list of fastest growing companies, and has a global team based in the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia.
Day 2
08/15/2024 - 8:00am to 8:15am
Join us as we delve into what to expect during all 5-days, and discover innovative trends, powerful strategies, and immersive experiences that will reshape the way you perceive and pursue your fitness goals.
- Social
Josh Leve is the founder and CEO of the Fitness Business Association (FBA) and SUCCEED! With over 60 industry partnerships including all major certifying organizations, Josh and the FBA has been featured in all major fitness publications. In addition, Josh has been a featured speaker for all major fitness events such as IHRSA, Athletic Business, Club Industry, NSCA, NASM Optima, EMPOWER!, ZUMBA, and others. He holds a bachelor's degree in strategic communications from the University of Kansas.
08/15/2024 - 8:30am to 9:30am
Learn how diversifying your fitness offerings can attract new clients, improve client retention, and boost your bottom line. This keynote will cover different modalities, from traditional strength training to innovative wellness services, and how to integrate them into your business seamlessly.
- Featured
After watching a miracle through fitness, Johnny has dedicated his life to educating others on movement and making the best choices for long-term health. With over 10 years of fitness industry experience, Johnny has served as a Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Fitness Manager, General Manager, and program design consultant.
Johnny now works closely with health clubs, gyms, and organizations to ensure fitness facilities are staffed with ISSA-certified trainers. He also focuses on the continued education of our students and trainers across the fitness industry.
08/15/2024 - 9:45am to 10:30am
Join us for an engaging fireside chat exploring the dynamic interplay between variability and specificity in training, featuring Keiser’s cutting-edge resistance equipment.
Steve is a Human Performance and Education Specialist for Keiser. Prior to joining Keiser, Steve spent 18 years as a collegiate track and field coach, highlighted by numerous NCAA All-Americans (throws and decathlon), a National Champion (discus), and an Olympic Trials Finalist (decathlon). As an athlete, he was a professional shot putter with a best of 66’7”, appearing in 2 Olympic Trials, an Olympic Trial final, and competing internationally in 12 countries. He was a three-time NCAA All-American at Michigan State University and a two-time Michigan High School State Champion (discus '99 and football '97).
08/15/2024 - 10:30am to 11:15am
In this session, attendees will uncover the most effective strategies to increase client adherence, boost income potential, and drive more referrals. We'll delve into actionable methods that not only increase client compliance but also enhance overall client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Business
- Technical
Josh Leve is the founder and CEO of the Fitness Business Association (FBA) and SUCCEED! With over 60 industry partnerships including all major certifying organizations, Josh and the FBA has been featured in all major fitness publications. In addition, Josh has been a featured speaker for all major fitness events such as IHRSA, Athletic Business, Club Industry, NSCA, NASM Optima, EMPOWER!, ZUMBA, and others. He holds a bachelor's degree in strategic communications from the University of Kansas.
08/15/2024 - 11:15am to 11:30am
Angie Stewart leads you through a 10-min deep yoga stretch. This routine is perfect after a long day, tough workout or anytime you just need to relax & de-stress.
Sean Obregon is an impactful Business Development Executive who forms meaningful relationships to enhance operational and strategic success. He utilizes his industry knowledge and experience to create solutions that align with customers' needs and wants, setting a business up for success.
08/15/2024 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
The personal training industry is always evolving. It is being driven by young, passionate individuals who have different expectations and values. These aspiring trainers views education through a unique lens, with distinct needs and expectations that demand our attention. Join us for a session where we explore the landscape of personal training education. Discover how to meet the needs of this new generation and support the growing demand for skilled trainers.
- Business
As the Senior Director, Global Business Development for the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Anthony J. Wall, MS, oversees all ACE’s international B2B strategy and ACE’s B2B partnerships with organizations delivering education and professional development opportunities.
Mr. Wall serves as a member of the Physical Activity Innovative Collaborative of the National Academies of Medicine and as an Education Committee member for the Medical Fitness Association. With over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, Wall shares his expertise at industry workshops and conferences globally. As IDEA World’s 2019 Top Industry Contributor, Wall presents globally. He is often used as an expert within the media by many respected national outlets. These include: The Washington Post, The Good Life magazine, Real Health magazine, Women’s Health, and more.
Explore the groundbreaking Exos Training System, refined through over 20 years of research and fieldwork with athletes, tactical operators, and Fortune 500 teams. This session highlights our holistic approach, integrating Mindset, Nutrition, Movement, and Recovery, to optimize human performance across all domains.
- Business
Rich Pruett's career spans academics and athletics, starting in football as an assistant and quality control coach for the Georgia Force of the Arena Football League, then at Georgia State University's first football program. Transitioning to strength and conditioning, he became the Director of Sports Performance at the University of North Georgia (UNG) from 2012 to 2023, managing athletic development for 13 NCAA teams.
He worked with diverse groups, including collegiate athletes and military personnel. After earning a master's in exercise science from UNG in 2015, Pruett taught as an adjunct professor in the kinesiology department, developing courses in strength and conditioning. He completed a doctorate in leadership and higher education at UNG in 2022, focusing on cultural capital skills in athletics and healthcare.
In February 2023, Pruett joined Exos as the Director of Performance in Phoenix, Arizona, where he leads a team of practitioners and focuses on performance coaching.
08/15/2024 - 1:30pm to 1:45pm
Get ready for a sizzling sensation as our founder & CEO steps into the kitchen for a Virtual Culinary Adventure like no other! Join the culinary extravaganza with our CEO, alongside his talented junior chefs (his daughter and son), as they whisk, chop, and sauté their way to glory.
- Social
Josh Leve is the founder and CEO of the Fitness Business Association (FBA) and SUCCEED! With over 60 industry partnerships including all major certifying organizations, Josh and the FBA has been featured in all major fitness publications. In addition, Josh has been a featured speaker for all major fitness events such as IHRSA, Athletic Business, Club Industry, NSCA, NASM Optima, EMPOWER!, ZUMBA, and others. He holds a bachelor's degree in strategic communications from the University of Kansas.
08/15/2024 - 2:45pm to 3:00pm
Get to work on your summer body with this short, sharp and intense cardio workout using surfing inspired movements. You won’t need any equipment to follow this simple sequence of 4 moves through progressively shorter intervals, increasing your intensity as the time decreases to get maximum results.
Andy Peat is a visionary with a rich background in product innovation, operational management, business expansion, and over 10 years of leadership experience in the fitness industry. He spent a couple of years refining his strategic and management skills as the Chief Product Officer at Lift Brands, before pivoting to expand upon his leadership skills and passion for fitness as the CEO of Fitness On Demand.
08/15/2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Unlock the potential of female physiology with a much needed update to your training approach. This insightful session, perfect for sports performance coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, and exercise enthusiasts, focuses on the under-researched aspects of the menstrual cycle. By understanding these nuances, you can help your clients not only achieve their goals but also thrive in their overall well-being.
- Technical
Mikayla's transition from a professional dancer to a performance coach at Exos reflects her dedication to understanding movement and human performance. Her dance background led her to study Exercise and Wellness at Arizona State University, equipping her with a solid foundation in fitness and nutrition.
Her journey with Exos began as a Fitness Specialist intern, where she quickly demonstrated her skill in coaching a diverse range of clients, from professional athletes to corporate executives. Recently, she has focused on training female performers, aligning their fitness regimes with their physiological needs.
In addition to her work at Exos, Mikayla is a Registered Yoga Teacher and boxing instructor. Her approach to fitness is comprehensive, emphasizing the importance of enjoyment in the process of improving performance. This blend of academic knowledge and practical experience positions Mikayla as a dynamic coach in the field of fitness and wellness.
Discover how TRX training can revolutionize your fitness programs and help you stand out in the crowded fitness market. This session will introduce you to cutting-edge TRX techniques that enhance functional strength, improve balance, and increase flexibility. Learn how to integrate these techniques into your existing workout routines to maximize results and client satisfaction.
- Technical
Curiosity helps me stay, forever a student, sparking my zest for life.
I have B.S. in Exercise Science. I bring a holistic approach to my clients as a certified Health Coach and Yoga Teacher. As an entrepreneur I understand the power of a brand to enrich community.
Currently, I own and operate SWEAT Power Yoga and work for a global fitness company as the Head of TRX Yoga and am also part of TRX Faculty. I travel internationally to present, educate and empower individuals to move well, be well and live on purpose.
08/15/2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
In this session, we'll show you how to set yourself up for success from day one. You'll learn how to plan your studio or gym so you can skip the struggles and even turn a profit right away. The best part? You'll be set up for long-term success, not just a quick fix.
- Business
Sean Greeley is the founder and CEO of NPE. He’s also a coach, family man, author, and speaker who helps fitness entrepreneurs build sustainable 7-figure businesses.
Since 2006, NPE has helped over 53,000+ fitness businesses in 96+ countries grow to the next level, and is responsible for driving over $1.1 billion in client revenue. NPE has been featured 8x on the Inc 500/5000 list of fastest growing companies, and has a global team based in the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia.
In this session, learn how to expand your business by adding a digital turnkey nutrition program! This program allows you to have a done-for-you nutrition solution with an online portal, FB community, app, digital lessons, and a digital manual.
- Business
Debbie Bellenger is the Founder/CEO of Body By Definition Advisory and Education Services. Debbie has taken the last 30 +years in the Fitness Industry and Medical Wellness Industry to launch her own company full time as of 2022. She is a thought leader in community wellness, medical wellness, corporate wellness and how they all work together in a local community to fuel fitness clubs with new members.
She is a Club Industry Executive Advisory Board Member and Panel speaker, and contributed to the Club Industry 2023 Trends Report. She is a regular speaker at SCW, Canfitpro, Club Industry and is a CEC Provider for ACE, AFAA, NASM, ISSA and the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching. She is currently offering two CEC approved Master Classes for Fit Pros and the Wellness Academy to share Wellness Trends with Fit Pros.
Day 3
08/16/2024 - 8:00am to 8:45am
Be guided through 35-minutes of easy-to-follow BODYCOMBAT™. All you need is a mat and some motivation for this high-energy, martial art-inspired workout that fuels cardio fitness and strengthens your whole body.
Andy Peat is a visionary with a rich background in product innovation, operational management, business expansion, and over 10 years of leadership experience in the fitness industry. He spent a couple of years refining his strategic and management skills as the Chief Product Officer at Lift Brands, before pivoting to expand upon his leadership skills and passion for fitness as the CEO of Fitness On Demand.
08/16/2024 - 9:00am to 10:00am
Join Ty Sevin, the President of Keiser as he discusses the secrets to developing a lifelong passion for continuing personal improvement.
- Featured
Ty Sevin, the current President of Keiser, brings over 25 years of coaching experience at the collegiate and Olympic levels. A four-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier in javelin, Ty has made significant contributions to the field of track and field. He has served as the Director of the Track and Field Residency Program at the United States Olympic Committee's Training Center in Chula Vista, CA, and as an assistant coach for Team USA on three occasions. Ty also held the position of Associate Head Coach for both the men’s and women’s track and field teams at the University of Texas at Austin. Additionally, he led the men’s and women’s track and cross-country teams at the University of New Orleans and McNeese State. Ty Sevin is recognized as one of the most influential track and field coaches in the country.
08/16/2024 - 10:15am to 11:00am
Dive into the evolving landscape of the fitness industry and discover how to stay ahead of the curve. This session will equip you with the essential skills, mindset, and strategies needed to maximize your potential, attract loyal clients, and build a sustainable, lucrative and thriving fitness career.
- Business
- Technical
Josh Leve is the founder and CEO of the Fitness Business Association (FBA) and SUCCEED! With over 60 industry partnerships including all major certifying organizations, Josh and the FBA has been featured in all major fitness publications. In addition, Josh has been a featured speaker for all major fitness events such as IHRSA, Athletic Business, Club Industry, NSCA, NASM Optima, EMPOWER!, ZUMBA, and others. He holds a bachelor's degree in strategic communications from the University of Kansas.
08/16/2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Uplevel with YogaFit. Yoga is a $106 billion industry. All things Yoga are presenting an area of growth in the health and fitness industry while other areas are shrinking. Join fitness industry consultant & YogaFit COO, Angela Davies, for quick ideas to incorporate “yoga-ish” into your programming and capitalize on this trend.
- Technical
Through her company, Fitness Projects, Angela works on several projects simultaneously including serving as the Interim COO for YogaFit, Managing Partners for TheFitExpo's Group Training Zone, and powering a Residential Fitness program.
Incredible teams for each project drive success. In 2023, YogaFit enlisted Davies to develop their consumer brand, BE YogaFit and work with the Founder as YogaFit's Interim COO. Along the path to success, Davies has continued to work on many teams including several gyms as a yoga & fitness instructor.
This has given her a unique perspective. She has an education extended beyond her B.A. in Communications and is certified by several organizations including AFAA, ACE, YogaFit, Schwinn Cycle, Stages Cycle, ICG, and the AEA.
Attendees will learn how adherence to industry best practices will build trust with healthcare professionals and build referral networks. Additionally, the session will explore strategies for ongoing professional growth, empowering participants to enhance their careers and deliver exceptional service to their clients.
- Business
Francis Neric is the Association Vice President of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Francis leads the development and administration of ACSM's state-of-the-art certification programs and serves on the boards of Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES), Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP), and the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice (ICSESP).
08/16/2024 - 12:00pm to 12:15pm
Be present and aware of your surroundings and the moment you're in with this quick meditation.
Luke Miska is a results-driven business management visionary with a stellar record developing operationalizing strategies, experiences and measurable results that engage teams and customers to lead healthier lives. He leverages his passion for customer-centric strategies and aligns goals between customer needs and organizational priorities, catalyzing business success.
08/16/2024 - 12:15pm to 1:00pm
Join us in this electrifying showcase where we reveal how SportsArt's products can transform your gym. Discover the perfect HIIT circuit that supercharges your members and lights up your space sustainably.
Ruben Mejia, executive vice president for SportsArt Americas, has five years of experience in the fitness industry, previously holding the title of chief technology officer. Prior to his work at SportsArt, Mejia held executive roles within the technology and ecommerce spaces. In 2000, after four years of active deployment in the military, Mejia began working in the corporate IT and telecommunication fields for the U.S. Army, launching his career and interest in the technology industry as a whole.
08/16/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Discover effective strategies and tools for improving your outreach to your membership and clients. Learn how to foster stronger relationships, increase engagement, and deliver clear, impactful messages.
- Sponsor Showcase
Shawn Tannenbaum is a seasoned SAAS sales expert with a passion for delivering impactful B2B software demonstrations that drive business growth and innovation. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Shawn excels in understanding the unique needs of businesses across various sectors, crafting tailored solutions, and demonstrating the value of cutting-edge software technologies.
As a trusted advisor, Shawn leverages his deep industry knowledge to guide businesses through the complexities of software adoption, helping them streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and achieve their strategic goals. His expertise lies not only in showcasing the features and capabilities of SAAS products but also in translating technical details into clear, compelling business benefits.
This session will offer an introduction to The OUT Foundation's work of removing the barriers that block LGBTQ+ Individuals access to health, fitness and wellness.
- Sponsor Showcase
Paul Raker is the Vice President of Operations and Communications for The OUT Foundation. Prior to joining The OUT Foundation in June of 2023, he spent his career in Operational and Executive Leadership with the YMCA, spending time as YMCA's in North Carolina, Washington, DC and Florida.
At The OUT Foundation, Paul is responsible for marketing, communications and programatic operations through the organizations 3 signature programs--OUTAthlete, OUTAIM and OUTHealth.
He resides in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Join Jaime Rios, CEO of BodyLogicMD to learn what it takes to generate revenue with customized wellness plans, provided by practitioners, that target hormone replacement therapy and weight loss treatment for your clients.
- Sponsor Showcase
Jaime Rios is the CEO of BodyLogicMD, a national network of hormone replacement, weight loss, and integrative medicine practitioners. Jaime has the unique experience of helping people reach their wellness goals at every stage along their journey. Jaime also currently serves as the CEO of Physicians Lab Inc, a diagnostic company that specializes in comprehensive hormone testing. For 20 years Jaime served as the President/Owner of APS Pharmacy. APS is a premier compounding pharmacy that supports thousands of hormone therapy and weight loss patients across the nation with customized medication. Jaime has decades of experience leading healthcare organizations with the philosophy of relentless focus on the patient and creating collaborative relationships with strategic partners that support the patient’s outcomes. This philosophy has a proven track record of creating many business successes for strategic partners. He has led healthcare organizations across the wellness spectrum from lab testing, clinical treatment, and medication fulfilment, building many successful partnerships along the way. Jaime, a graduate of the University of South Florida, has a fierce entrepreneurial spirit. He operates other companies such as Prosoma LLC, eChefMD, and Valeo Cloud Consulting.
08/16/2024 - 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Are you getting crickets whenever you create a job posting? Why aren't more candidates applying? The problem could be your job post.
Good candidates are in high demand, and they often get the luxury of picking where they want to work. This means your job post needs to draw candidates in so you can get them to the interview stage.
- Sponsor Showcase
Sebastian is the owner of BarbellJobs.com - the job board built for gym owners by gym owners - to help hire quality fitness talent for your business.
When Sebastian owned his own fitness business, hiring was one of the most crucial activities he did, but also one of the most challenging. The fitness industry is faced with high turnover due to a largely part-time labor pool and demanding roles, and posting roles on the giant platforms ended up being very expensive and not that effective.
Sebastian's goal for BarbellJobs.com is to become the trusted source for fitness talent, anchored by first-hand experience and resources that help business owners leverage effective hiring as a catalyst for growth.
08/16/2024 - 2:15pm to 3:15pm
Feeling burnt out but still passionate about your work? Not making enough sales despite client referrals? Struggling with competition despite years of experience? You're close to a breakthrough. Over the last 18 years, we've analyzed 53,000+ fitness businesses in 96 countries. Get the step-by-step strategy you need to transform from coach to business owner.
- Business
Sean Greeley is the founder and CEO of NPE. He’s also a coach, family man, author, and speaker who helps fitness entrepreneurs build sustainable 7-figure businesses.
Since 2006, NPE has helped over 53,000+ fitness businesses in 96+ countries grow to the next level, and is responsible for driving over $1.1 billion in client revenue. NPE has been featured 8x on the Inc 500/5000 list of fastest growing companies, and has a global team based in the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia.
Why is this ancient practice trending?- The answers may seem obvious but might surprise you. Let’s do a deep dive into the data in this session led by YogaFit Founder, Beth Shaw and Senior Master Trainer/VP of Marketing for YogaFit, Kim Gray.
- Business
- Technical
Renowned health and fitness speaker Beth Shaw provides inspiring presentations for international audiences. A best-selling author of four books, her work has paved the way for a responsible approach for all-around wellness.
As founder of YogaFit, Beth’s passion for developing fitness and wellness programs has made a difference with action steps for all ages during the past 25 years. Her latest book, Healing Trauma with Yoga and Mind-Body Techniques, provides tools and techniques drawn from decades of experience as a recovery and health coach.
Beth is a Harvard Business School alumnus, a member of the EO, a mentor at C200 and NY City Public Schools. As a philanthropist and animal activist, Beth prioritizes service in her business and personal life. Beth serves on many boards for health, wellness, and animal advocacy.
08/16/2024 - 3:15pm to 3:30pm
BollyX shares a Bollywood-inspired cardio dance you can have a blast with while burning calories.
Todd Wiginton is a seasoned fitness professional with over a decade of experience in the industry, currently serving as the Director of Operations at Fitness On Demand. His career, marked by roles such as Personal Training Manager and Strength and Conditioning Coach, showcases his dedication to fostering personal and professional growth in ever-changing environments.
08/16/2024 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Your potential customers don’t want to be sold to, they want to feel inspired, special and well taken care of from the moment they encounter your brand. Learn how to develop and streamline your own custom, new client ‘Concierge Program’ that redefines your marketing, initial interactions, ‘matchmaker’ process, and community integration practices in order to immediately connect with new clients in a genuine way, boost your acquisition and outperform greasy sales tactics every time.
- Business
Billy Polson (CSCS), named 'America's Best 100 Trainers’ by Men's Journal magazine, is a three-time fitness entrepreneur, an international presenter, and a business consultant for pioneering trainers and boutique gym owners worldwide.
Billy graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BS in Statistics in 1992. Then, in 2004, looking to build an unparalleled training facility and a community of San Francisco’s leading fitness specialists, Billy founded DIAKADI Fitness, awarded the Bay Area’s ‘Top Trainers/Gym’ for 14 years.
His fitness entrepreneur consulting company, The Business Movement, has assisted thousands of fitness business owners with developing the confidence and momentum for achieving their ultimate brands and business success.
Ready to level up your financial game and start paying yourself what you deserve? This isn't your average finance webinar—it's a playbook for powering up your profits so you can better serve your members and enjoy the rewards.
- Business
With a degree in Finance, passion for the mental health benefits of fitness and over two decades of entrepreneur expertise, Erica found her calling financially empowering gym owners so they can increase profits and better serve their members. Erica is a middle child, problem solver, and self-proclaimed numbers nerd.
08/16/2024 - 4:30pm to 4:45pm
As we bid adieu to the exhilarating Free Days from SUCCEED!, we're recaping the best of the last few days. Plus, we're giving you an inside peak at what can only be described as the most game-changing education for the fitness industry - the remaining 3 days of SUCCEED!
- Social
Josh Leve is the founder and CEO of the Fitness Business Association (FBA) and SUCCEED! With over 60 industry partnerships including all major certifying organizations, Josh and the FBA has been featured in all major fitness publications. In addition, Josh has been a featured speaker for all major fitness events such as IHRSA, Athletic Business, Club Industry, NSCA, NASM Optima, EMPOWER!, ZUMBA, and others. He holds a bachelor's degree in strategic communications from the University of Kansas.
Day 4
08/17/2024 - 9:15am to 10:15am
In this session, Robert Linkul will take you through the screening process he uses at TOA for his older adult clients. This step-by-step approach will teach you how to perform each of these assessments/screens and help you establish a great starting point (and re-assessing point) for your clients.
- Technical
Robert Linkul is the owner of TOA (TrainingTheOlderAdult.com) a personal training studio and online continued education provider for fitness professionals in Shingle Springs, California.
Robert is an internationally known continued education provider for fitness professionals with his area of expertise being in resistance training strategies for the Older Adult with physical limitations and/or decreased quality of life.
Linkul has his master’s degree in personal training, is the NSCAs 2012 Personal Trainer of the Year award winner, a 2017 NSCA Fellowship inductee and was voted on to the 2021 NSCA Board of Directors (Personal Trainer Position).
Many good trainers can program for their clients and get results in 1:1 settings and even in small groups. When you're tasked with creating a training model meant to be executed by different coaches with different members at different locations, those same programs may not be able to meet all stakeholders where they currently are. This is where scaling your program comes into play!
- Technical
Gini is the Director of Fitness Product for VASA Fitness. She is known for creating cutting-edge programming and introducing approachable, results-driven fitness concepts. She enjoys any opportunity to empower the next generation of fitness professionals and is passionate about furthering their education and expertise to provide opportunities for development and career advancement.
Gini earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise & Sport Science and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and was an accomplished Division I and professional basketball player.
Take in a welcoming chat with some of the brightest minds in the industry as they discuss the biggest pain points personal trainers are experiencing and how to overcome them to live the life you deserve!
- Business
My PT Hub’s COO, Lewis Agnew, has dedicated the last decade to the fitness space, from operating both a face-to-face and digital personal training service to managing gym facilities.
This has enabled Lewis to combine his passion for the fitness industry and the latest technology, to develop the digital feature set that currently sits within My PT Hub, the all-in-one Software for Coaches, Personal Trainers and Clubs.
In this course, you will learn the step-by-step strategy for new independent trainers to follow in developing a standout brand, filling their ideal schedules and making an excellent living by earning a strong six figure income.
- Business
- Technical
Billy Polson (CSCS), named 'America's Best 100 Trainers’ by Men's Journal magazine, is a three-time fitness entrepreneur, an international presenter, and a business consultant for pioneering trainers and boutique gym owners worldwide.
Billy graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BS in Statistics in 1992. Then, in 2004, looking to build an unparalleled training facility and a community of San Francisco’s leading fitness specialists, Billy founded DIAKADI Fitness, awarded the Bay Area’s ‘Top Trainers/Gym’ for 14 years.
His fitness entrepreneur consulting company, The Business Movement, has assisted thousands of fitness business owners with developing the confidence and momentum for achieving their ultimate brands and business success.
08/17/2024 - 10:15am to 11:15am
The goal of this content is to dismantle the prevalent notion surrounding the existence of a "secret" strategy to operate of a successful business. It's vital to dispel the misconception regarding the skill set required to secure your initial client, amass your 10th and 20th clients, and adopt an approach to conquer the online realm.
- Business
Roman was awarded Equinox Trainer of the Year in 2016, Equinox Educator of the Year in 2018, and Club of the Year.
Roman has been involved in fitness, health and wellness for over a decade. Has taught as lead instructor for PPSC, and was the director of a fitness tech company. Roman is currently the co-founder of the tech startup TCM: The Coaching Market, where he is working to create a democratized e-learning platform for the fitness, health, and wellness industry, giving professionals the tools to publish and sell e-learning content on the marketplace.
If you want to get more clients and make more money from your fitness business in the new economy...skipping this Keynote is unforgivable. Vince will go over 5 ways to help gym owners and trainers like you get more small group/semi-private clients so you can grow the profits of your business and enjoy more freedom in your life.
- Business
Hey, my name’s Vince Gabriele, and my story in the fitness industry is a long one (20+ years)…so here’s the short version. It started in 2001 after I realized I was never going to play in the NFL. I was an average offensive lineman at Temple University majoring in business. After an injury-plagued career and with a strong love for the weight room, I turned everything I had into a career in Personal training.
My family thought I was crazy but I knew what I was doing. I got an internship at a gym called Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego. I worked my way up from being an intern to becoming a sought-after trainer in San Diego by NFL Athletes. I founded their football and NFL combine prep programs and while this was cool…I always had the dream of opening my own gym. I moved back to my home state of New Jersey with my wonderful wife, Vanessa, a Cali girl who also was in the fitness industry.
Together we started our first training business in NJ, Gabriele Fitness & Performance, in 2007. Before we opened our first location I trained people in my mom's basement, rented space in a local gym, trained athletes on 5 different local fields, and used various gyms in the local schools to get my business started. After a year of this craziness, we signed a lease for our first facility. We built a gym that was completely different from our competition—no other facility was like ours and that’s what created our success.
Together, Vanessa and I ran GFP and have helped 1000s of people in our community change their lives, lose weight, and live a more active life. I was just doing my thing as a gym owner trying to make a great life for my family. We reached 7 figures in revenue very quickly and I structured the business so that was able to never miss a bedtime for any of my 3 kids. I started getting phone calls from other gym owners asking me how I was having so much success. So I started to help them grow their businesses and my gym became the blueprint for countless gym owners…with many of them respectfully copying everything I was doing. A few months after this…My dad had a stroke—a really bad one—and I had to be out of my gym for over two months to be there for my mom and sisters. While I was gone…my gym continued to grow and have success…even when I wasn’t there.
That was my sign that I needed to move into teaching gym owners how to have a successful business that not only makes money…but still grows while they’re not there. Today my days are filled with helping gym owners build more successful businesses.
Search engine optimization (SEO) can be a mysterious (or potentially expensive sounding) marketing buzzword for many facility owners. This session will break down local SEO, how it pertains to fitness facilities, and where they can stand to make quick and effective changes to help boost their rankings.
- Business
Tim Mauk is a results-oriented marketing professional who started GymSplash as a free resource to help small- to medium-sized fitness facility owners thrive. GymSplash.com helps equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to elevate your fitness business.
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities gyms face and guide you with tried-and-true business and marketing principles.
Are you looking to take proactive steps to prioritize client bone health and overall well-being? This session is designed to educate and empower the fitness professional to better design and implement programs that best serve the needs of aging clients. Learn safe and effective exercises, improve communication skills, and help your clients achieve optimal bone health.
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Christine is an international fitness educator, chronic disease wellness specialist, and recipient of the IDEA World 2023 Fitness Professional of the Year. She is the CEO of Conti Fitness & Wellness LLC and is the best-selling author of SPLIT-SECOND COURAGE.
She is the podcast host of the Two Fit Crazies & a Microphone Podcast, co-founder of REINVENTING THE WOMAN INTERNATIONAL, a triathlete guide for special needs athletes, and a 4x IRONMAN.
After receiving a life-changing diagnosis at age thirty, this former investment banker/English teacher believes that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
08/17/2024 - 11:15am to 12:15pm
This session will break down the needs of this unique subset of clients and how to make the shift from the competition of sport to competing for a higher quality of life after sport.
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- Technical
Gini is the Director of Fitness Product for VASA Fitness. She is known for creating cutting-edge programming and introducing approachable, results-driven fitness concepts. She enjoys any opportunity to empower the next generation of fitness professionals and is passionate about furthering their education and expertise to provide opportunities for development and career advancement.
Gini earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise & Sport Science and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and was an accomplished Division I and professional basketball player.
Offline coaching and online coaching, albeit both coaching, are vastly different in how we approach client fulfillment. In this talk, I will teach you about the 6 most common mistakes coaches who choose to coach virtually make and how to fix them easily.
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In order of least importance, Trevor is an ex-professional athlete, boutique fitness facility creator, software founder, coach, dad to 2, and husband to 1.
He got his feet wet in the fitness industry training himself for peak athletic performance. After a pro contract fell through, he started his professional fitness career. Over the next four years, he grew a client base from 0 (training his mom doesn’t count) to over 220 in a rural farming community of 5000 people.
Scaling a client base past just a handful of clients brings certain limitations to the surface. One of those is providing an exceptional experience and maintaining a high level of accountability for each individual.
After many conversations with his best friend Kane together they launched Coach Catalyst (formerly Habit Catalyst), an accountability and communication platform that empowers coaches to change more lives.
Since launching the software in 2016 he has been fortunate to bring two awesome boys, Asher and Ezra, into the world with his incredible wife Erin.
On an unrelated side note, he also a small obsession with Chipotle.
By the end of this session, fitness professionals will have a deep understanding of how to implement ChatGPT into their workflows at an intermediate to expert level, allowing them to significantly enhance client interaction and reduce administrative burdens.
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Dr. Ted Vickey is a visionary leader, renowned for his expertise in the fitness industry and groundbreaking research in the intersection of Twitter, Physical Activity, and Mobile Phones. As one of the pioneers to hold a Ph.D. in this unique field, he is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and inspiring the fitness industry to embrace entrepreneurship and cutting-edge technology.
With his impressive track record, Ted has successfully developed and implemented impactful health and fitness initiatives for esteemed entities such as the White House, Department of Commerce, Securities and Exchange Commission, Fruit of the Loom, and Sylvania. His strategic guidance has propelled government agencies and Fortune 500 brands to achieve remarkable results.
In recognition of his extensive knowledge and experience, Ted was selected as the fitness technology expert witness for Meta during their high-profile case against the US Federal Government in 2022. His testimony and insights proved invaluable in navigating the complex landscape of technology and the fitness industry.
With his finger on the pulse of the industry, Ted is often hailed as "the most connected man in fitness." His vast network, spanning influential individuals and organizations, allows him to foster powerful collaborations and drive meaningful change.
As a branding expert, Dr. Ted Vickey offers unrivaled expertise, empowering individuals and companies to navigate the evolving landscape of fitness and technology. With his visionary outlook and entrepreneurial spirit, Ted is committed to shaping the future of the industry and driving transformative outcomes for all.
During this session, you will evaluate your verbal and nonverbal skills as well as examine the nuances of communicating in a virtual space. This session is for all audiences and/or those professionals new to virtual coaching and training.
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Erin Nitschke, EdD, ACE-CPT, NFPT-CPT, NSCA-CPT, ACE Health Coach, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, and Pn1 is a health and human performance college professor, fitness writer, mother, and passionate fitness professional. She has been in the health and exercise industry since 2003.
Erin believes in the power of a holistic approach to healthy living. She loves encouraging her clients and students to develop body harmony by teaching focused skill development and lifestyle balance.
Erin serves as a subject matter expert and content creator for ACE. Erin is also an editorial author for IDEA, NFPT, Fitness Education Online, and Ate.com, where she writes on topics related to personal training, health coaching, behavior change, and career success. She lives in Wyoming and serves as the Program Director of Sciences at Laramie County Community College.
08/17/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
In this workshop style presentation, discover how to transform personal training into a lucrative high-ticket revenue stream for your fitness studio by upgrading your digital marketing to better showcase your trainers as the inspiring, trustworthy, expert coaches that they are. Ideal for trainers and studio owners of all levels.
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Billy Polson (CSCS), named 'America's Best 100 Trainers’ by Men's Journal magazine, is a three-time fitness entrepreneur, an international presenter, and a business consultant for pioneering trainers and boutique gym owners worldwide.
Billy graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BS in Statistics in 1992. Then, in 2004, looking to build an unparalleled training facility and a community of San Francisco’s leading fitness specialists, Billy founded DIAKADI Fitness, awarded the Bay Area’s ‘Top Trainers/Gym’ for 14 years.
His fitness entrepreneur consulting company, The Business Movement, has assisted thousands of fitness business owners with developing the confidence and momentum for achieving their ultimate brands and business success.
Gain a better understanding of this revolutionary approach to managing and overcoming the effects of various diseases by harnessing the remarkable potential of neuromotor training as a powerful ally in the battle against disease.
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After over 30 years in business, Oliver has been privileged to help individuals lose excess weight, improve athletic conditioning, increase energy and accomplish other health, fitness and wellness goals.
But over these last several years much of his work has been dedicated to helping individuals overcome injuries and chronic disease. With back pain being the most common pain complaint, Oliver has engineered a specialized back care recovery program, utilizing an invention of his to specifically isolate and strengthen areas of the back that get very little attention.
For those suffering from chronic disease, Oliver incorporates neuromotor training, that is now recognized by the medical community, which has proven to help diseased individuals to not only slow down the ravaging effects of their diseases, but even reverse their effects.
Over the years, Oliver has taken on many titles and roles, including:
- Health, Wellness Consultant
- Health Club Owner
- Health Club Business Consultant
- Fitness and Exercise Enthusiast with over 45 years of weight/resistance training
- Influential Speaker
- Business Coach
- Author, Writer
- Inventor
- State Games Gold Medalist in Powerlifting
- Fitness Director and Star-point Safety Captain for United Parcel Service.
- Youth Hockey Coach.
- Personal Trainer, Personal Training Coordinator, Exercise Floor Manager, Wellness Clinic Director, “Silver Sneakers”(Senior) Fitness Program Director, along with serving in other capacities for various Health and Sports Clubs.
The course aims to teach coaches how to assess and plan programs that consider all aspects of fitness, ensuring clients achieve their goals without neglecting other important areas.
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Roman was awarded Equinox Trainer of the Year in 2016, Equinox Educator of the Year in 2018, and Club of the Year.
Roman has been involved in fitness, health and wellness for over a decade. Has taught as lead instructor for PPSC, and was the director of a fitness tech company. Roman is currently the co-founder of the tech startup TCM: The Coaching Market, where he is working to create a democratized e-learning platform for the fitness, health, and wellness industry, giving professionals the tools to publish and sell e-learning content on the marketplace.
In this session, we will discuss key demographic markets and the services that attract them. Further, we will elaborate on how to implement new ancillary services that support these needs, and a new revenue stream. And we’ll review success stories of real clubs who have implemented these services.
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Lauren Shroyer has been working with athletes for almost 20 years. In her practice today, Lauren specializes in the rehabilitative exercise of athletes with chronic overuse injuries, helping athletes of all ages return to the sport & activity they love.
In addition to her NATA-BOC certification, Lauren has a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Illinois State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois.
08/17/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Join Dr. Dan Ritchie from the Functional Aging Institute as he discusses why training the mature market or over 55 crowd is really the biggest and best business opportunity in fitness.
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- Technical
Dr. Dan Ritchie started his fitness career at Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in Fitness and Sports Medicine and then spent a year as a graduate assistant coaching Division 1 athletes. He completed his master’s degree in Health & Physical Education at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, where he won the 2002 Thesis of the Year. Then Dan continued as a Lynn Fellow at Purdue University, completing his PhD in Kinesiology with a minor in Gerontology.
Since 2007 Dan has owned and operated Miracles Fitness in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he and his staff have trained over 2000 clients. With over 20 years of experience, he has extensive knowledge on training the mature adult market and has equipped people in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond to achieve their goals and enhance their functional longevity. Dan was the 2014 PFP Trainer of the Year, and then shortly after he and Dr. Cody Sipe co-founded the Functional Aging Institute.
Dan is a sought-after expert and speaker at national and international events on topics like balance for older adults, personal training business development, the global aging phenomenon, and functional aging training models. He’s routinely interviewed for podcasts, webinars, and on-online education summits. Dan lives in West Lafayette with his wife and five kids.
In this session, you'll learn 3 steps that anyone can use to turn their biggest dreams into reality: (1) Align your intentions, (2) embody them deeply, and (3) take inspired action daily.
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Jessie DaSilva is a vibrant, dynamic speaker and leading expert at helping people create their richest, most fulfilling lives.
Her unique take on business, job hunting, and employee retention earned her the nickname “The Millennial Money Witch” from Forbes, which catapulted her into the spotlight.
Jessie is author of the book, The Witch’s Way to Wealth: The Every Witch’s Guide to Making More Money Faster & Easier Than Ever!, and a popular speaker for entrepreneurs, lawyers, and other working professionals. She has coached hundreds of people to more satisfying careers and much higher pay—often doubling their salary in three to six months. She’s been featured in Forbes, Buzzfeed, and Yahoo! Finance for her unique takes on money mindset, job hunting, and retaining Millennial workers.
While Jessie does love speaking and inspiring dreamers around the world, she loves her fiance, three younger siblings, and cat named Mens Rea more. She’s a proud Gator living in the Swamp—also known as Gainesville, Florida.
For more info, check out www.jessicadasilva.com/speaking
It can also be a challenge to step up to a management position at your current club where some of the staff may resent you for surpassing them in the ranks. In this session, we’ll explore the obstacles of succeeding at your new role and how to come out the other end as someone your team will gladly follow.
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Mark Nutting, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT D, RCPT*E, ACSM HFD, ACSM CEP, Owner and Master Trainer of Jiva Fitness in Easton, PA, Author of The Business of Personal Training book for Human Kinetics (2018), PFP 2016 Trainer of the Year Legacy Award, NSCA 2009 Personal Trainer of the Year, NSCA Recognized Certified Personal Trainer Emeritus.
Mark holds 12 certifications in the field, 38 years in personal training and health club management, and has been educating and coaching Personal Trainers for 36 of those 38 years. Mark is a leading business coach for personal trainers and club managers.
In this session, we will highlight the current trends in corporate wellness and learn some of the best practices in partnering with employers. In addition, we will explore how different strategies are required at different levels of leadership to gain the attention of potential employer partners.
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Debbie Bellenger is the Founder/CEO of Body By Definition Advisory and Education Services. Debbie has taken the last 30 +years in the Fitness Industry and Medical Wellness Industry to launch her own company full time as of 2022. She is a thought leader in community wellness, medical wellness, corporate wellness and how they all work together in a local community to fuel fitness clubs with new members.
She is a Club Industry Executive Advisory Board Member and Panel speaker, and contributed to the Club Industry 2023 Trends Report. She is a regular speaker at SCW, Canfitpro, Club Industry and is a CEC Provider for ACE, AFAA, NASM, ISSA and the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching. She is currently offering two CEC approved Master Classes for Fit Pros and the Wellness Academy to share Wellness Trends with Fit Pros.
08/17/2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Over the course of a 20 year career, Dr. Nitschke has experienced both successes and failures. In this session, she shares the 20 most valuable lessons learned as a health and exercise professional. She also shares additional insight into how the landscape of the health and exercise space has evolved over two decades. This session is for all audiences.
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Erin Nitschke, EdD, ACE-CPT, NFPT-CPT, NSCA-CPT, ACE Health Coach, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, and Pn1 is a health and human performance college professor, fitness writer, mother, and passionate fitness professional. She has been in the health and exercise industry since 2003.
Erin believes in the power of a holistic approach to healthy living. She loves encouraging her clients and students to develop body harmony by teaching focused skill development and lifestyle balance.
Erin serves as a subject matter expert and content creator for ACE. Erin is also an editorial author for IDEA, NFPT, Fitness Education Online, and Ate.com, where she writes on topics related to personal training, health coaching, behavior change, and career success. She lives in Wyoming and serves as the Program Director of Sciences at Laramie County Community College.
The Selling Concept has been one of the most terrifying experiences for FitPros. It's terrifying because we don't understand it. Join Bob as he "strips-bare" the selling mystiqus by reviewing the role of Emotion, Value & Trust instead of traditional, aggressive sales tactics.
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When Bob Esquerre announced his retirement from Consulting at the IHRSA 2010 Conference in San Diego, he said “I Am Done”! However, he kept training Clients as a Personal Trainer, teaching GroupEX Classes and Coaching both Small & Large Group Training Sessions until 2017. This should have been a hint that “He Was Not Done”! COVID Came! Our Industry was classified as Non-Essential! Now Bob-Is-Back…To Continue Where He Left….Making Our Industry Essential.
MEET BOB ESQUERRE, MA, NSCA-CPT, BSC
Bob’s career is unique because he came into the Fitness Industry, at the bottom-as an Aerobics Instructor, after 13 years of Management, Project Management & Operations Management Training in the business world. When he semi-retired, Bob was both nationally & internationally recognized as a Business Planning Consultant, a Fitness Director, an Operations Director, Educator, Author, Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. As the CEO of the Esquerre Fitness Group International, was an active participant in both the national & international lecture circuits as a sought after speaker in the following areas:
- Customer Recruitment, On-Boarding & Customer Retention
- Fitness Programming
- Personal & Small/Large Group Training
- Wellness & Health Programming (Active & In-Active Aging Customers)
- Community Outreach Programming
- Professional Development: Club/Studio Managers
- Professional Development: Fitness Professionals
- Professional Development: Club/Studio Managers/Owners
Understand how to leverage more inclusion in your business! Take new insights that will allow you to reflect on how to enhance the inclusion of your community members to grow.
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Katrina is an equity-centered wellness educator with a career spanning over 20 years. She is a certified personal trainer and fitness specialist, health and nutrition coach, and group fitness instructor who holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science: Health Promotion and Nutrition.
Her coaching methods are collaborative, focusing on accessibility and affordability as a foundation for proactive lifestyle change and behavior modification. Katrina has centered cultural awareness, simplified meal planning and nutrition, as well as movement for all bodies as key components of her education and content.
Collaborating with other advocates in the field, she aims to shift wellness culture towards one that fosters longevity by reducing impacts from chronic health issues proactively.
What is design thinking? The experience that your participants and clients have with you is a result of deliberate, planned, and focused attention to many contributing factors. It is much more than the workout, class, or activity! Design Thinking is appreciating these factors from the beginning of every relationship and interaction!
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Annette Lang has been in fitness-forever! She worked in sales, management, education and personal training. Annette was the Program Director for Equinox Fitness Training Institute, and Reebok University.
She presented at conferences including IHRSA, ACSM, Club Industry, Perform Better, FitPro, and others. Annette has developed and taught at health clubs throughout the US and abroad, focusing lately on the "Integrated Stretching" and "Training the Pregnant and Postpartum Client" Specialty Certifications.
She has authored several DVDs, the Pre Postnatal Training Fan and Morning Strength Workouts book. Annette has a Masters Degree in Health Education, and is a certified Personal Trainer in New York City.
Day 5
08/18/2024 - 9:00am to 9:30am
What do you do when an exercise becomes too easy for your client? Raise the weight? Add more reps? What else? Did you know that you have at least a dozen ways to vary an exercise? In this workshop we will look at basic movements like the squat and pushup and tailor the variables to each of your clients so that you will never get locked into the same mundane routine for everybody you train.
- Technical
- Quickfire
Mike McQuillan has merged his professional backgrounds in fitness training, public speaking, and classroom teaching with his academic credentials in counseling to help fitness professionals develop into industry leaders. He started in the field by installing exercise equipment before moving up to retail sales, personal training, group instructing, and sports coaching before finding his true calling as a teacher. Mike has taught and certified over 150 trainers in the industry through his course at a career institute. He is the creator of FIT Presenter, your #1 resource for public speaking in the fitness industry.
Enhance your programming skills by learning key considerations when designing a proper strength training program for your clientele. From needs analysis to program layout and exercise selection. You will learn how to progress and individualize for client success.
- Technical
- Quickfire
Tasha is a 20 year professional in the fitness industry and currently is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Facility Manager, and Personal Trainer Mentor at PRO Sports Club near Seattle, WA where she has been awarded multiple times, Coach and Trainer of the year.
Additionally, she is a Master Instructor for the Pain-free Performance Certification Course where she leads and instructs on Program Design, Advanced Training Protocols, Movement Quality, Mastery and Strategy to keep people pain-free and progressing toward their goals. Tasha holds multiple degrees including Anthropology, Archaeology, Exercise Science, and Dance. Tasha also competes at an elite level in Powerlifting and Strongman.
Two of the most fundamental patterns in exercise are unfortunately two of the most challenging for many clients to perform without pain or discomfort. In this presentation, you will leave with multiple options for pressing and hinging and the knowledge to have clients feel successful with those patterns.
- Technical
- Quickfire
Clifton Harski is the COO at Pain Free Performance Specialist Certification, which has ran over 200 live in-person events since 2019, certifying over 6,000 trainers in that time.
Prior to running the PPSC, he taught over 450 certification courses and workshops for multiple education companies. Additionally, he built and operated a 7 location boutique group training franchise concept, Fitwall, between 2014 and 2020. Prior to running Fitwall, he ran his own training company in San Diego for 7 years.
08/18/2024 - 9:00am to 9:30pm
Recovery topics and education are taking the fitness industry by storm these days. With the latest research and education at our fingertips, Erik will make sure attendees leave with an understanding of what recovery means and how it pertains to and ties in with injury prevention, reaching a client’s goals and improving overall health.
- Technical
- Quickfire
08/18/2024 - 9:30am to 10:00am
The challenge - especially for those newer to the industry - is determining which career pathway is best for you while developing the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve a rewarding and sustainable career in fitness. This session will go into all the detail to provide you the actionable advice necessary to thrive in 2024!
- Business
- Quickfire
Lindsay Vastola teaches fitness business owners how to create signature programs that increase revenue and retention, simplify sales and marketing, and provide the freedom for fitness professionals to have greater impact.
She is the founder of Body Project Fitness, a women’s fitness and lifestyle company and VastPotential, offering professional development resources for fitness professionals.
Lindsay served as the editor of Personal Fitness Professional (PFP) magazine from 2011-2019, serves on several fitness industry advisory boards and is a writer, speaker, and educator across industries. www.vast-potential.com
In this session, we will go over 5 keys behind systemizing your online coaching experience. Get rid of the overwhelming feeling of onboarding new clients by following this system. We’ll take a look at what apps do use and the top ways to create a transformative experience for your clients.
- Business
- Technical
- Quickfire
Ryan Obernesser is the CEO of O.B. Training Inc., Gym Profits LLC, and creator of the Take Back Your Life 6 Week Challenge™ program. Over the last decade, Ryan and his wife Christina, have built O.B. Training into a specialty training facility that transforms the minds, bodies and lives of every adult and athlete that walks through their doors.
In that time, O.B. Training has grown into a profit machine. Churning out multiple 6-figures in profits each year despite being located in Utica, NY - a city Forbes named the third-worst place for business and careers in the U.S. in 2015 with a median household income of less than $35,000.
When clients seem to want to “lose 30 lbs in 30 days,” it can be challenging for a coach and trainer to get the desired results and manage their expectations. In this presentation, we’ll cover how to assess a client’s nutrition foundation and lifestyle to clarify their expectations. From there, we’ll discuss how helping clients’ awareness will help them achieve lasting, more meaningful change.
- Technical
- Quickfire
Gianna Masi, RDN, CISSN is the Manager of Nutrition Education & Innovation at Stronger U Nutrition. She is a registered dietitian and personal trainer in NY/CT. She is the founder of Gritty Nutrition, LLC and previously worked with the NY Rangers and NY Knicks.
She loves working with general population clients and youth through retired athletes. Gianna’s goal is to be accessible and practical in her approach and elevate her client’s awareness. Her mantra is: “With good basics comes endless options.”
Having more information at your fingertips can be overwhelming, and this session will guide you and your clients in the hybrid market. This session will help you create actionable steps to put all you’ve learned into action and continue to undergo a steady path of development.
- Business
- Quickfire
Marc Coronel, B.A. is an industry award winning Senior Master Course instructor and presenter for the TRX for over 10 years. With a recognizable voice from AAPTIV and face seen on Good Morning America, The Doctors, and other news segments worldwide.
Marc has been quoted in IDEA fitness associations magazine numerous times as well as SHAPE, OXYGEN, Men’s Health, MyFitnessPal, and other industry fitness publications and podcasts. As a consultant/programmer for companies like Under Armour, MyFitnessPal, Vital Proteins, BeachBody Live, HerbaLife, Bowflex, TRX, LifeFitness, Triggerpoint, AAPTIV (and more), Marc is a much sought after fitness industry professional known for his humor and playful approach to fitness and wellness. He trains large and small group training, as well as athletic performance for MMA fighters and athletes of all disciplines, Law enforcement, EMT’s, and more.
As an educator and presenter for different cutting edge fitness companies he has won the overall internal F.A.C.E.U.P. awards for TRX(2012), TP therapy (2014), and presenter of the year at SCW 2016, 2017, 2018, and most recently a finalist for the 2019 IDEA Fitness Inspiration Award. He functions as an international consultant and speaker for gyms, international schools, and businesses and currently owns Energia Fitness LLC, out of Las Vegas, Nevada.
08/18/2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Many fitness professionals hope for a stable future and good earnings, but a lot end up struggling without even realizing it. Billy Hofacker understands the struggle because he's been there. He managed to pay off a whopping $470,000 in debt in just 13 years! He’s achieved an enormous sense of freedom and now he’s going to show you how to do the same using his 3M Money System.
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Billy Hofacker has been a personal trainer for over 20 years and is the owner and CEO of Total Body Boot Camp and Performance Center in the hyper-competitive market of Long Island, NY.
Billy is now passionate about helping fitness professionals become financially fit.
He is the author of Fitness Profits as well the host of the leading financial podcast for fit pros, Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast.
In this session, we'll focus on an often missed opportunity for collaboration between medical fitness centers, fitness professionals, health experts, etc. and businesses to promote workplace wellness and extend your expertise, impact and influence.
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April Griffith is an international speaker, award-winning author, mindset strategist, wellness consultant and investor who’s worked in Higher Education and Corporate America at one of the world’s largest financial institutions before transitioning to wellness.
She’s the creator of several programs and challenges like the Kingdom Woman 10 Pound Takedown, 30 Day Biggest Winner Weight Loss Contest, and Detoxing You. Her mission is to create healthy individuals, organizations and communities one body at a time.
April holds a Bachelors in Broadcast Communication, a Masters in Marketing Communication as well as Coaching Certifications in Group Fitness and Hormones, Nutrition and Metabolism.
This course will present the definition of Philosophy of Body and describe the several current "body views" that permeate the fitness and medical professions. It will discuss the pros and cons of each and present a novel body-view with its implications for decision-making in practice.
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As Founder and CEO, Greg's vision for Physicians Fitness LLC was shaped 33 years ago while working as a lay assistant to chiropractic physicians in a sports medicine clinic. It was during this tenure that he noticed the unfortunate reality that most of the patients of the clinic were there, and frequently returned, as a result of poor physical conditioning. The medical and chiropractic staff encouraged these patients to participate in exercise and fitness programs, but did not have the time nor resources to effectively assess, develop, and implement a safe, global health-fitness plan. Greg wanted to provide a solution.
As a graduate of the Navy's Nuclear Engineering School, Greg used his foundation of engineering knowledge and skills, his enthusiasm for exercise and fitness, academic certifications – American Council on Exercise - Medical Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer, and his experiences working with a wide variety of medical professionals (physical therapists, osteopaths, surgeons), to develop the Mobility Profiling Method. He has developed a variety of novel strategies and tactics for assessing and improving the motor control of individuals such that they move better, feel better, and live better.
His experience working in such diverse venues as community gyms and medical practices enhanced his awareness of the vast gulf between the medical community and traditional fitness facilities, particularly for those individuals trying to recover from and manage a diagnosed disease. This led to developing a comprehensive documentation and communication system that coordinates biomechanical improvement and exercise programs for individuals with diagnosed diseases from the medical community, the core of Physicians Fitness operations.
Greg's involvement in the exercise rehabilitation and fitness industry includes authoring articles for fitness and medical publications, presenting relevant topics to exercise and fitness professionals at continuing education conferences (Advanced Upper Extremity Assessment and Muscle Function, Lower Extremity Assessment and Muscle Function, and Biomechanics Courses) and achieving the "Master Level" designation as a personal fitness professional from IDEA. Greg received the IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year Award for 2003 and served as the Chairman of the IDEA Personal Trainer Committee, an influential body steering important issues related to fitness professionals. He is currently a member of the Medical-Fitness Network Education Committee.
Greg is also the founder and lead instructor of Exercise Professional Education LLC, a Columbus, Ohio-based continuing education provider for several industry certifying bodies. It is the home of the Muscle System Specialist Certification, certifying international exercise professionals.
Anna Woods, owner of sheSTRENGTH training, will guide you through the process to create individualized and group plans for specialized diagnoses.
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Anna has been working with special populations since 2008. She coaches clients through her personal business in her barn gym office in rural Kansas, her app, and through Disability Supports of the Great Plains, LLC.
To meet the needs of this broad client base, she developed her own fitness tools and created programming for adults with special needs. Her work has been featured in articles in CrossFit Journal and Breaking Muscle, and she has hosted webinars on training for special populations. Anna is also a mom of three children – two with special needs.
08/18/2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Using time under tension (TUT) as a metric in resistance training is a valuable approach, both in terms of optimizing results and saving time. Rather than counting the number of repetitions or total duration of a workout session, TUT can be customized to individual fitness levels and goals, making it a viable training metric for a wide range of people.
- Business
Dr. Brian Biagioli currently serves as the graduate program director for strength and conditioning in the Kinesiology and Sport Science Department at the University of Miami. He also serves as the current Executive Director for the National Council on Strength and Fitness Board for Certification. He is very active in the fitness industry currently serving four national committees related to standard setting, accreditation and population engagement in physical activity in the United States.
Dr. Biagioli has authored four college text books and most recently is the primary author and editor for a new book on advanced sports performance. He has presented internationally for different sport conferences including lectures at the Olympic training center in Korea, Argentina, and is a lead expert on performance FIBA Europe. Formerly, Dr. Biagioli served as the program director for the Department of Exercise Physiology at Florida International University as well as a Division I Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Traditionally, group workouts have been focused more on cardio, mobility or general exercise. But as the population becomes focused on longevity, the demand for strength-based programming is growing and intermediate/advanced level trainers can capitalize on this opportunity. How do you navigate participants at different levels of ability and experience? How do you manage access to equipment while delivering a safe & effective strength training experience in a group? This session will cover it all!
- Technical
Logan Dube is currently the Director of Education for the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification. In this role they teach live & online certifications, build content and run the various tracks of the Mentorship program.
After 20 years playing soccer, including scholarship & international opportunities, Logan found a second career in the fitness industry, spending the last 2 decades in roles including personal trainer, fitness class instructor, studio owner/operator, club manager, multi-unit manager, educator and presenter.
This 2.5 instructor pre-con workshop emphasizes capitalizing on your unique coach persona, understanding the biochemical journey of a member in a class, and how to create a replicable class experience without wasting energy. Based on research used to create Hollywood blockbusters and Dane Robinson’s experience coaching fitness on-camera, this is your Sold-Out Class Strategy!
- Business
- Technical
Dane Robinson, a native of Baltimore, MD, is a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has held almost every job in the fitness industry from front desk to training, to regional management.
After spending 10+ years of leading major health clubs to boutique studio start-ups, Dane impacts HUNDREDS of people in private and group training classes in Atlanta, GA, and THOUSANDS of people across the country as a fitness coach for Daily Burn’s (US Today's Top 10 at-home workout platforms) episodic show “Daily Burn 365” in New York City.
Dane also serves as an on-demand trainer with Total Gym as a part of their “Total Gym TV” series and can be routinely found as a Total Gym Master Coach on the QVC network.
In this session, we'll learn to apply elements of habit building into your personal training sessions. We'll also review how applying simple acknowledgement of meaning and purpose to single sessions can help your clients adhere and enhance their movement programming.
- Business
- Technical
Jenna is a dynamic leader who offers education for your brain, body and business through professional coaching, movement experiences, writing, and speaking. The balanced alignment of this trifecta is the platform from which Jenna helps hundreds of fitness and wellness professionals access mindset shifts, physical resiliency and empowered individuality in their business practices.
Jenna is a seasoned Pilates Teacher Educator, a Small Business Coach, and a Certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She has evolved her small business from a multi-purpose movement center to an online educational hub and support system for wellness pros. Motivated by her own personal recovery from professional burnout, Jenna hosts online support programs, tours internationally with her speaking and coaching courses and hosts her wildly popular podcasts, Pilates Unfiltered™ and Moving.
08/18/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join us as we navigate through the key principles of profitability in the fitness industry, uncovering actionable insights and real-world examples that will empower you to maximize revenue streams and drive sustainable growth. From innovative marketing techniques to effective financial management, this session equips you with the tools and knowledge needed to harness the full financial potential of your fitness business.
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Dan is the owner of Kutting Edge Fitness in Kirkland, Washington and Kinetic Fitness in Butte, Montana – two start-up training gyms. He has worked in the health and fitness field for 15 years and holds a B.S. in Applied Health Science from Montana Tech University, where he was also a collegiate athlete.
Dan is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and a level 2 Titleist Performance Institute Golf Fitness Professional. He has been mentored by some of the top golf fitness and fitness business professionals in the country including Thomas Plummer, Rick Mayo, Frank Nash and Jason Glass. He now mentors several start-up gym owners himself. Dan is a well-respected speaker in the greater Northwest and is considered an expert on the business of start-up gyms, improving strength/power for golf and other rotational sports, and small group training.
This session will walk through practical communication skills, the power of storytelling and strategies for building power connections. There's what you know, there's what you can communicate and then there's what will actually land with someone to get them to change their life.
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Nick Lambe is a long time coach & educator in the health and fitness industry. He has spoken at & hosted well over 100 events and is behind Raise the Bar Conference, Recovery & Sleep Summit, Impact Education Week, & Impact Speaker Workshops.
Nick created the comprehensive Sleep & Recovery Coaching Certification. Partnerships with Nick's work includes NSCA, Precision Nutrition, Google, & Numerous Professional Sports Organizations.
This powerful seminar takes you step-by-step through the keys to effective email marketing: - What it really is (and isn’t) - What it can do for your business - And the five easy steps you must take to harness the power of the inbox!
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Ken Countess is an internationally recognized, accredited expert on Email Marketing and other marketing topics. He’s an award‐winning marketer and business coach, and has been Constant Contact’s Top Worldwide Trainer/Partner since 2018.
Over his career, Ken launched many successful multimillion-dollar products and services for 4 Fortune 100 companies. Known for making complex topics easy to understand, Ken is a regular speaker and presenter at conventions and associations/trade shows. They’re not “cookie-cutter” presentations - he customizes his presentations for each meeting.
Audiences love his delivery of material because they can relate to the content. He has helped over 10,000 businesses learn best practices in digital marketing. One of his clients grew her sales more than 10-fold in under 1 year with what he taught her about email marketing.
He is host of the Everything Email podcast and a frequent presenter for Chambers of Commerce, SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, trade associations, and many other organizations.
His company, Ken IS Email, is the marketing arm of The Countess Group, a company now in its 23rd year. “Ken Is Email” is exactly who your members need to help you 10X your sales!
Jenna will guide participants through a process that includes taking inventory of their current support systems, identifying energy-draining activities, and clarifying what truly matters to them. From there we'll use practical strategies for setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and cultivating a sense of purpose and fulfillment in your personal and professional lives.
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Jenna is a dynamic leader who offers education for your brain, body and business through professional coaching, movement experiences, writing, and speaking. The balanced alignment of this trifecta is the platform from which Jenna helps hundreds of fitness and wellness professionals access mindset shifts, physical resiliency and empowered individuality in their business practices.
Jenna is a seasoned Pilates Teacher Educator, a Small Business Coach, and a Certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She has evolved her small business from a multi-purpose movement center to an online educational hub and support system for wellness pros. Motivated by her own personal recovery from professional burnout, Jenna hosts online support programs, tours internationally with her speaking and coaching courses and hosts her wildly popular podcasts, Pilates Unfiltered™ and Moving.
08/18/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Discover strategies to connect with customers by prioritizing their needs over sales goals. The session will highlight the unique approaches of successful brands and provide techniques for building strong rapport with potential clients. Attendees will learn to ask impactful questions, handle objections effectively, and confidently close any sale.
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Kory Angelin is an award-winning fitness business executive and coach and CEO of the POWR SALES APP. He is a two-time published author who is amongst the leaders in fitness influencing in the country.
Kory has helped many large fitness enterprises all over the globe build reliable brands and craft unique customer experiences.
In this session, you will learn why aerobic programming is so important and how to design a cardiorespiratory program to help your clients get lasting results.
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Michael is a certified and accredited personal trainer and nutritionist who has helped hundreds of clients reach their health and fitness goals. Michael is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Health Science and finishing his MBA.
He received a Master’s of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology & Psychology. He currently holds several nationally recognized personal training certifications through accredited organizations such as NASM, NCSF, PFIT, NFPT, NSCA, CrossFit, FMS, TRX, USAW, Cooper, and ISSA.
He also has seven advanced specializations in nutrition, PEMF, corrective exercise, performance enhancement training, rehabilitative exercise training, physical therapy, and strength and conditioning.
There is no shortage of options when it comes to technology that measures your daily health and habits, but which ones are right for you? And how do you use them properly? Oura Rings, smart watches, Whoops, step counters; the choices can be overwhelming. Let's make this easier for you.
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My name is Michael Ricchio and I am the owner of MAR Health & Performance in Downers Grove, IL. My facility focuses on both adult exercise and lifestyle health, as well as youth to professional athletic performance.
I hold my Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology and have been coaching/training for 17 years. I am also the host of the Lifestyle as Medicine podcast and strength coach and position coach for Downers Grove North High School.
My speaking experience includes leading lectures for the Northwestern Hospital CEU events, content creator and speaker for LulaFit corporate wellness events, recorded segments for the NBC Chicago Today show, and Nexus Health virtual seminars. Prior to owning my own facility, I worked with Equinox Fitness as an educator, leading their continuing education program for new and promoted trainers.
08/18/2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Join Dane Robinson for an experiential overview of intentional programming behind recovery-focused workouts. Dane will share key insights into smarter recovery programming, providing direction on how and why this can be an integral component of a well-rounded exercise regimen for the everyday athlete. Attendees will leave the session with a blueprint for a recovery-focused workout they can utilize with clients.
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Dane Robinson, a native of Baltimore, MD, is a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has held almost every job in the fitness industry from front desk to training, to regional management.
After spending 10+ years of leading major health clubs to boutique studio start-ups, Dane impacts HUNDREDS of people in private and group training classes in Atlanta, GA, and THOUSANDS of people across the country as a fitness coach for Daily Burn’s (US Today's Top 10 at-home workout platforms) episodic show “Daily Burn 365” in New York City.
Dane also serves as an on-demand trainer with Total Gym as a part of their “Total Gym TV” series and can be routinely found as a Total Gym Master Coach on the QVC network.
In this session, Robert will deliver seven strategies that will assist you in your efforts to work with the older adult. From proper movement mechanics and physical limitations to fall prevention and cognitive development, there are several areas of education that personal trainers will want to make sure they are well versed in to deliver a high-quality product to their customers.
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Robert Linkul is the owner of TOA (TrainingTheOlderAdult.com) a personal training studio and online continued education provider for fitness professionals in Shingle Springs, California.
Robert is an internationally known continued education provider for fitness professionals with his area of expertise being in resistance training strategies for the Older Adult with physical limitations and/or decreased quality of life.
Linkul has his master’s degree in personal training, is the NSCAs 2012 Personal Trainer of the Year award winner, a 2017 NSCA Fellowship inductee and was voted on to the 2021 NSCA Board of Directors (Personal Trainer Position).
In this presentation, Michael Hughes, Founder and CEO of Gymnazo EDU, talks about breaking through the cycle of trends to take a more innovative and long-lasting approach to injury prevention and longevity. You'll leave this session with vital tips on how to incorporate more restoration into your sessions.
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Michael Hughes is the founder of Gymnazo, a 7-figure functional training facility located on the Central Coast of California that focuses on integrating restoration with performance in a variety of services. In 2019 Gymnazo was ranked in the top 5% of American like-sized gyms for revenue. With a churn rate of under 3%, being able to retain over 80% of his clientele during the pandemic, Gymnazo’s business model and training style have created security in a volatile market.
In 2020, Michael founded Gymnazo Edu to share his formula for success with the training community. The core program of Gymnazo EDU is the coach certification program called Multi-Dimensional Movement Coach (MDMC). This certification program, approved for a variety of CEU’s, teaches personal trainers and fitness business owners how to program, coordinate a high-quality customer experience, tailor motivation, and correction to a client’s communication style and modify for a variety of common movement dysfunctions.