2008 Personal Trainers Conference Monday Presentations

Stretching and flexibility techniques have evolved significantly over the past thousands of years from Yoga to Myofacial Release to Active-Isolated and Dynamic Integrated Stretching. Additionally, flexibility research over the last 20 years has provided conclusions that pronounce stretching as either beneficial, non-essential or harmful. In order to design a beneficial stretching program, one must consider the complete movement patterns the routine is designed to improve. Muscle and fascia systems, neuromuscular sequencing and flexibility training duration play a significant role in effective stretching routines and a variety of techniques are required to enhance each of these components. This session examines the research and draws from several disciplines to provide stretching and flexibility techniques designed to improve performance and healthy range of motion and limit injuries during activity. It will be a proactive class designed to put participants through at least 45 minutes of active flexibility enhancing techniques in addition to providing the background for the program.

Charlie Hoolihan, CSCS*D, is the Personal Training Director for Pelican Athletic club in Mandeville, LA. He holds a BA in English and has done Masters work in Health and Wellness. He is a member of the IDEA Personal Trainers Committee where he serves as chair of the Scope of Practice committee and is a member of the Education committee. He is also a consultant to the NSCA national personal trainers SIG committee. Charlie has worked as an aquatics director, health and wellness director and interim group exercise director for two of the major health club’s in the New Orleans area. Charlie has made national presentations for IDEA, NSCA, Club Industry, the American Swim Coaches Association and the United States Triathlon Association. He also has practical experience as a varsity swimmer for LSU where he was a sprint specialist and a head swim coach where he developed sprinters, middle distance and long distance swimmers.

How many of you have heard from a prospective client’s parent "I am not sure my son should do strength training because it might stunt his growth." Or "Should my daughter do plyometrics?" In our industry, there is an explosion of young people who are seeking our help as personal fitness trainers. Can we help them? Should we help them, is it safe? What guidelines should we be following? Are there guidelines to follow? How do we stay within our scope of practice? These are just a few of the many questions that will be answered in this session designed to give you an evidence-based framework from which to effectively work with kids.

Sean Mooney, CSCS, is the owner of Foothill Personal and Performance Training Inc. He is a former University of Utah athlete and Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with an undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sport Science. He has 16 years of experience working with a large variety of teams and individuals, with ages ranging from 7 - 82 year olds. He is currently helping create a curriculum for Kids Who Move! with a local K-8 school in Salt Lake City. He and his wife have three children, ages 11, 8, and 3. Some people would say that he is still a "kid" himself.

This session will provide an overview of the concepts and principles of Nutrition Periodization and how to utilize and apply these nutrition recommendations to clients throughout their training programs year-round. Specific training cycle nutrition guidelines will be provided including daily and training nutrition practices. Nutrition Periodization is a concept whereby nutrition supports the physical volume and intensity changes throughout a person’s training year. The benefits include enhanced health, improved performance and successful management of weight (loss, maintenance or gain).

Robert Seebohar, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS,a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, exercise physiologist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, is one of the nation’s top experts in sports nutrition for athletes. He is currently a sport dietitian for the US Olympic Committee and owner of Fuel4mance, where he provides health and performance improving nutrition and coaching services to recreational, elite and Olympic athletes. He is the author of “Nutrition Periodization for Endurance Athletes: Taking Sports Nutrition to the Next Level” and a frequently quoted nutrition expert featured in magazines such as Fitness, Runners World, Inside Triathlon, Backpacker, Cooking Light, Runners World, STACK Magazine, Muscle and Fitness/Hers, and Men’s Health. Practicing what he preaches, Bob has been an athlete his entire life. Growing up playing soccer he turned to multisport racing and has been a competitive endurance athlete since 1993. His racing resume includes competitions such as six Ironman events, the Boston Marathon, the Leadville 100 mile mountain bike race and the Leadville 100 mile trail run.

Alwyn Cosgrove, CSCS*D,is one of the most in-demand and exciting coaches, writers and speakers in the fitness industry today. He currently spends his time lecturing, teaching, training and writing and as the owner of Results Fitness in Santa Clarita, CA. For the past sixteen years Alwyn has been committed to achieving excellence in the field of fitness training and athletic preparation. Specializing in performance enhancement, Alwyn has helped countless individuals and athletes reach their goals through sound scientific training. Alwyn has been a featured presenter at several national conferences in the fitness industry and has produced several training manuals and educational DVD's. In addition to being a featured in several national magazines, Alwyn is a columnist for Men’s Fitness magazine and has just completed The New Rules of Lifting with Avery Publishing.