2023 Personal Trainers Virtual Conference

Registration closes at 5 PM eastern, Thursday, October 26.

1. Understand progressions with jump training methods moving toward true plyometrics.
2. Discuss the difference between training for power versus energy system development.
3. Identify the characteristics of effective power training techniques and their application to a variety of clients.

1. Understanding the difference in training protocols for the various age groups.
2. Distinguishing between biological age and chronological age and training appropriately.
3. Learning various methods of gaining complete engagement from our young athletes.

1. Discuss which dietary supplements have good evidence for use to improve physical performance, the mechanism of action and appropriate dosing for individual athletes.
2. Identify the risks involved with consumption of dietary supplements and how those risks can be minimized.

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1. Learn what role your body language and paralanguage (voice) play in how you and your message are received.
2. Learn three nonverbal communication skills to create connection, bolster your credibility, and decrease miscommunication.
3. Learn a practical system for implementing, practicing, and refining these skills in your everyday interactions.

1. How to implement landmine and rotational training to General Population and Athletes.
2. Programming adjustments related to joint and injury considerations.
3. Design safe and effective programming implementing the landmine and rotation.

1. Learn the benefits of Olympic lifting for both general populations and athletes.
2. Learn the Snatch and Clean & Jerk and their component parts.

1. A muscle fiber-specific super method for all individuals and populations.
2. Cycling of exercisefor the client's specific goals or weakness.
3. Addressing the human kinetic weak links to promote longevity.

1. Describe the anatomy of the lower extremity, and common LE injuries sustained by recreationally active adults.
2. Identify guidelines for referring clients to medical staff.
3. Describe program modifications for clients with LE pain. 

1. Program design considerations for optimally building the glutes.
2. Biggest mistakes in glute training and how to fix them.

1. Become familiar with credible body composition measures and techniques.
2. Understand body composition ranges and their effect on health and performance.

1. Develop an organized and systematic approach for testing, assessing, and setting realistic goals for personal training clients.
2. Develop an exercise programming framework that can be utilized to enhance fitness outcomes.

1. Break down basic to advanced biometrics of the squat pattern.
2. Proper coaching of the squat pattern to maximize athlete or clients success in mastering the movement.
3. Knowing how to progress or regress the movement based on the client or athletes needs.