NETA Fit Fest '08

NETA's 3rd Annual Twin Cities Fit Fest
offers new and exciting workshops for all fitness professionals. You're sure to get what you need:
get credits, get certified, get connected, get inspired!

All workshops provide NETA, ACE AFAA & NASM CECs, including the new personal trainer lecture series featuring
Functional Training and Injury Management. Space is limited... register early!

See the photos from NETA Fit Fest '09!

Friday, February 19

CEC Workshops

 
Boot Camp More...
Presented by Libby Baker
Step out of the boot camp box! Blend traditional boot camp principles to the step and create a memorable fitness experience full of intervals, circuits, obstacles and games. Endless options, a variety of challenges and tons of fun!!

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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6-9pm
New! Theme Ride Extravaganza More...
Developed and presented by Rosie WardTheme rides are a great way to add variety and fun into your group cycling program. Come experience a variety of adventures with the queen of themes - Rosie Ward. You'll leave inspired to use just about anything to create your own special theme ride. Ride notes and song lists included! Heart Rate monitors strongly encouraged.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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6-9pm
New! Yo Yo Qi Gong More...
Developed and presented by Sheila Chenier
A blend of energetic exercises from one of the oldest form of group fitness (Qi -Gong) combined with the flow of Yoga. The practice of Qi-Gong will aid in teaching your clients standing moving balance that replicate daily life, while Yoga will aid in training the mind, body and spirit to unit/yoke/center.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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6-9pm
New! Music Mastery More...
Developed and presented by Katie Haggerty
Bring your classes to the next level by learning the newest tricks of the trade through making your very own song lists that will ROCK your members to a whole new level! Become the DJ in this interactive workshop, and get ready for members knocking down the doors to get into your classes to hear your mixes!

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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6-9pm
Active Older Adults More...
Presented by Shayne Adair
Learn about specific issues that aging participants may encounter, including medical considerations, orthopedic concerns, and the normal effects of aging and how these issues relate to exercise and health.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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6-9pm
Injury Management (PT Lecture) More...
Developed and presented by Jon Giese
Designing training programs for your clients involves many variables. Personal trainers must understand their client's short- and long-term goals, exercise preferences, and current level of fitness before establishing reps, sets, resistance levels and frequency of training and rest periods. This workshop teaches you how to progress or modify your client's strength training routine based on the most common musculoskeletal injuries.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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6-9pm

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Saturday, February 20

CEC Workshops

 
Kick It Up More...
Form meets function...cover the 1-2-3 basics of traditional cardio kickboxing and discover how to increase intensity and complexity. All kickboxing moves are based with elements of functional balance and core training. Leave with tons of ideas for your classes including interval, circuit, strength and endurance training.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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8-11am
Core on Command More...
Are you bored with the same old ab routine? Core on command takes a functional approach to traditional core crunches with the added element of balance work, Pilates and equipment options that can be incorporated into any core workout. A sure way to re-energize any abdominal workout!

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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8-11am
New! Kettlebell Basics More...
Developed and presented by Kathy Brazil
Learn the basics of Kettlebell training in this introductory workshop. This popular piece of equipment can be used in a group setting or with personal training clients. Learn the history of this fascinating workout, important safety techniques, body positioning, alignment and appropriate starting weights. You will experience 10 of the most popular exercises including the Swing (1 & 2 handed), the Clean and Press, the Snatch and many more. Take home lesson plans for a beginner workout.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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8-11am
Fusion Strength More...
Developed and presented by Jan Johnson
Bring a deeper awareness to the body, mind, breath and spirit! Fusion Strength blends the focus of yoga, the precision of Pilates, and the muscular engagement of strength training with free weights. The added component of resistance challenges will take your workout to a new level!

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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11:30am-2:30pm
New! Kettlebell Basics More...

Developed and presented by Kathy Brazil
Learn the basics of Kettlebell training in this introductory workshop. This popular piece of equipment can be used in a group setting or with personal training clients. Learn the history of this fascinating workout, important safety techniques, body positioning, alignment and appropriate starting weights. You will experience 10 of the most popular exercises including the Swing (1 & 2 handed), the Clean and Press, the Snatch and many more. Take home lesson plans for a beginner workout.

Repeat Session.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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11:30am-2:30pm
New! Step Evolution More...
Developed and Presented by Katie Haggerty
Evolve your step classes by taking basic movements and turning them into complex choreography. This workshop provides a fresh approach by helping you think outside the box. Learn how to teach multi-level classes that satisfy both basic and advanced participants. Get ready for a brand new level of step!

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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3-6pm
No Equipment Needed More...
All of the workout none of the mess. Minimize the use of equipment and learn how to use your focus, body weight and exercise sequencing to develop fabulous equipment free workouts! Review basic concepts of resistance training, break down and practice no equipment exercises, and learn how to safely build progressively challenging workouts.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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3-6pm
Ultimate Balance Challenge More...
Balanced Challenged? Balance training is the most forgotten aspect of any training program. Reconnect to your center of gravity with a step-by-step process of training your body for balance. Various pieces of equipment will be used to provide an unstable environment that challenges your core power. You will learn how to optimize balance training in your workouts to maximize your power potential.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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3-6pm

Certifications & Specialty Certificates

Group Exercise Certification More...
Presented by
Aspiring and experienced instructors get certified with the most comprehensive one-day certification in the industry. Classroom review and demonstrations include: anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, nutrition, cueing, choreography and practical skills training. Exam and National Certification (Valid for 2 years)

$199

Strongly recommended: Fitness Professional’s Manual $45

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8am-4:30pm
Personal Trainer Certification (Day 1) More...
Presented by Jon Giese
Becoming certified is the first step in being recognized as a competent personal trainer. NETA’s NCCA accredited Personal Trainer Certification provides the credentials needed to begin a successful career. This 2-day curriculum includes: Anatomy, physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, fitness assessments, nutrition, behavior modification and exercise programming. National Certification (Valid for 2 years)

$349
CECs: 14 NETA, 11 AFAA, 1.4 ACE

Strongly recommended: Fitness Professional’s Manual $45

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8am-5pm
Indoor Cycling Certificate Training More...
Developed and presented by Rosie Ward
NETA's new indoor group cycling certificate covers all of the basics of teaching cycling classes including getting started, setting up the room, managing a variety of situations (dealing with new and experienced participants, late arrivals, broken equipment, etc.). Learn the many body positions for a safe and challenging ride, contraindications, terminology, class formatting, music selection, cuing and more. A special section has been added to determine exercise intensity to assist individuals to guide themselves through the ride they need to meet their goals.

$119
CECs: 7 NETA, .6 ACE & 5 AFAA, 0.7 NASM

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8am-3pm
 
Sunday, February 21

CEC Workshops

 
Revolutionary Rides More...
Developed and presented by Rosie Ward
Take your indoor cycling classes to the next level as you explore mechanics of designing effective, goal-oriented rides; theme rides, special event rides, perfecting pedal stroke, and how to do group heart rate assessments. You will walk away with several sample rides and tons of new ideas. Heart rate monitor strongly encouraged.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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8-11am
Retro Hi-Lo More...
Developed and presented by Cathy O'Donnell
Get back to the origins of aerobics with this retro workout. We will combine traditional hi-lo choreography with flavors and flairs of the dance world. This workout will layer intensity and complexity, building to the grand finalé - a fabulous hi-lo performance from beginning to end. You won’t want to miss this one!!

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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8-11am
Fusion BOSU® More...
Integrate the mind-body experience of yoga and pilates with the BOSU, bringing your current balance trainer workout to a whole new level! Mind-body exercises will be fused with the BOSU to challenge your mental and physical strength and balance allowing you more movement freedom and exercise challenges than you ever dreamed of.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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8-11am
Aquabox More...
Developed and presented by Christine Simpson
The Fusion of kickboxing in the water comes to bring you the traditional mind and body disciplines of kickboxing combined with the resistive forces of water. With emphasis on breath, form and technique this experience takes you to stronger heights in the physical, mental, and emotional components of fitness and wellbeing in the security of water.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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8-11am
Circuit Training with the Mini E Fit™ More...
Developed and presented by Natalie Heckert
Be ready to move and mix it up. This class is action packed with 10 different amazing E-Fit™ fitness routines; Chair E-Fit™, Total E-Fit™ Kids, Seniors gone E-Fit™, Total E Sports, Total E Fat Blast, Total E Bootcamp, Total E Core & Abs, E-Fit™ Pilates & Balance, Upper & Lower Body Burners, Total E Combo Mix. Personal Trainers and Group X instructors will walk out of this class fired up with tons of ideas, plus 10 totally new and different fitness routines.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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8-11am
Cycle Coach More...
Developed and presented by Rosie Ward
A great cycling instructor goes beyond the workout and inspires people by being a true coach. Cycle Coach will expand on your training to explore different types of motivation, creating “killer cues” and the power of language to create an unforgettable and inspirational riding experience – an experience that keeps participants coming back for more!

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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12-3pm
Pilates Progressions More...
Developed and presented by Cathy O'Donnell
As Pilates enters mainstream fitness, instructors need to know how to teach multiple levels and progress participants safely. Explore why it is important to encourage beginners to appreciate their current level of Pilates awareness. Learn when a participant is physically ready to move onto the next level, what that next step for them is and how to cue them through it. Pilates Progressions will teach you how to handle the open mat class with confidence so everyone leaves class feeling successful.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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12-3pm
New! The Psychology of Teaching GX More...
Developed & presented by Christine Simpson
Come experience the differences of simply cueing moves in your class and leading the total, complete individual. Explore the avenues, philosophies and theories that will complete your class and help you establish that professional relationship that keeps bringing your participants back and marks you as a leader in your field. This class consists of both lecture and practical.

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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12-3pm
New! Functional Training (PT Lecture) More...
Developed and presented by Jon Giese
Give members/clients the fitness that they really need to perform to their best everyday – the strength and cardiovascular health to live life to their fullest with the least amount of time invested in exercising. Learn safe effective routines that integrate form and function into exercise sessions that can guarantee results – results such as improved strength, balance, posture, cardiovascular endurance and overall improvement in daily function. This workshop is a Fit Fest Exclusive!

$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, 0.3 NASM

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12-3pm

Certifications & Specialty Certificates

Personal Trainer Certification (Day 2) More...
Presented by Jon Giese
Becoming certified is the first step in being recognized as a competent personal trainer. NETA’s NCCA accredited Personal Trainer Certification provides the credentials needed to begin a successful career. This 2-day curriculum includes: Anatomy, physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, fitness assessments, nutrition, behavior modification and exercise programming. National Certification (Valid for 2 years)

$349
CECs: 14 NETA, 11 AFAA, 1.4 ACE

Strongly recommended: Fitness Professional’s Manual $45

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8am-3pm
Drums Alive® Certificate Training More...
Presented by Lyssa Lovejoy
Feel and experience the pulsating rhythms, dynamic movements and powerful percussions of this high-energy dance and rhythm program. Drums Alive combines traditional aerobic movements with powerful drum beats and rhythms done on a stability ball. It is a workout for the entire body, mind and spirit!!

$119
CECs: 7 NETA, 5.75 AFAA, .7 ACE, 0.5 NASM

Required: Drums Alive Manual $45

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8am-3pm

PT Certification $349 | Group Fitness Certification $199
Drums Alive™$119 | Indoor Cycling $119
CEC Workshop $69 for one class or $59 each for 3 or more.

The Fit Fest '10 schedule, workshop descriptions, and registration form are available as a downloadable packet.
Download the NETA Fit Fest '10 Packet (pdf)

3 Ways to Register:
Online at NETAfit.org, download our Registration Form (pdf), or call us at 800.237.6242.

Event Location

Dakotah! Sport & Fitness
2100 Trail of Dreams NW
Prior Lake MN
      (30 minutes SW of Minneapolis, next to Mystic Lake Casino)  

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