What to Expect

9:00am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

• Review basic anatomy and biomechanics and learn how to apply that knowledge to maximize results while minimizing risks.
• Understand the importance of proper warm up and cool downs.
• Learn and practice effective resistance exercises for each body part.
• Demonstrate progressions and regressions for individual exercises and cardio moves.
• Understand the basic building blocks of choreography and how to use music effectively.
• Learn how to create a motivational environment for your participants to keep them coming back for more.
• Apply the latest research on flexibility training and relaxation techniques.
• Learn the leadership skills required to become a "successful" group fitness professional.
• Utilize all the above elements for a creative and effective group fitness class.

The practical exam portions of the workshop will include group and solo demonstrations of: resistance exercises, warm up and cool downs, flexibility exercises, short cardio segments and exercise variations. The live practical exam will be given at the end of the workshop.

Who Should Attend?

Those wishing to become a group fitness instructor and fitness professionals who want to obtain continuing education credits while learning the theoretical and practical skills necessary to become outstanding leaders in their classes.

We recommend you bring the following items to this NAFC live event.

• Yoga mat and towel
• Pen, pencil, paper
• Water bottle, lunch if attending a full day event, and snacks if desired
• Comfortable clothing for the lecture component and workout clothes for the practical component
• Business cards for networking