2011 GetNZ Active Conference

Recognised by:

for 20 CECs

Exercise and Wellness Industry Conference 2011 Enhancing the Knowledge of New Zealand’s Exercise and Wellness Professionals

Sat 26th - Sun 27th Nov AUT North Shore Campus, Auckland Pre-Conference Workshops Fri 25th November

The must attend event for exercise professionals + club owners / managers

80+ SESSIONS INCLUDING 1 6 WORLD CLASS PRESENTERS NEW TO GETNZ ACTIVE

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Ph: 0800 66 88 11

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Price includes limited FREE onsite accommodation!

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Welcome and Overview General

The GetNZ Active conference is brought to you by FitnessNZ the Fitness industry association.

Enhancing the Knowledge of NZ’s Exercise and Wellness Professionals

Who should attend?

The conference is targeted at exercise and wellness professionals, managers and sales staff passionate about furthering their knowledge. So if you are a personal trainer, gym instructor, group exercise instructor, salesperson or club owner/manager, this event is for you!

Timing of day

Getting there, accommodation & Important Info GetNZ Active Conference Guide Pre-Conference One Day Workshops Session Planning Guide Session Timetables Presenters Profile and Session details:

The conference is eligible for 20 CECs from REPs (this together with work experience is enough CECs for two years REPs registration). PreConference events earn additional CECs (See page 6) To deliver the conference we have partnered with New Zealand’s leading education providers and suppliers.

How the sessions work

The conference is held over two days (26th/27th November) involving over 80 sessions! With up to nine sessions running at any given time.

With the exception of a few limited place workshops, you are able to pick and choose your sessions on the day.

There is also a series of one day pre-conference events on Friday 25th November.

Bring business cards so you can share these with other trainers, presenters or people you would be keen to keep in touch with.

This is THE best networking opportunity of the year and we encourage you to take full advantage of this!

Booking Form

Hungry on the day?

NZ Fitness Industry Awards

Venue Partner:

FitnessNZ’s Premium Partners supporting GetNZ Active:

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REPs Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

This event is a great opportunity to network, so:

Free Accommodation

Brought to you by:

Due to the running of the Fitness Industry Awards on the Saturday evening, and after feedback from last year we are changing the break times during Saturday to make the event end at 4:40 to give people more time to prepare for the awards. There are two 90 minute sessions on both Saturday and two sixty minute sessions on Saturday and 3 on Sunday.

The Subway at AUT will be open, with a basic selection of food and drink.

If you prefer to save your hard earned cash you can bring your own along. If you have specific dietary needs it’s a good idea to bring your own special treats just in case Subway does not have anything specific to suit your needs.

Supported by:

Eligible for 20 REPs CECs

Getting there, Accommodation & Important Info

GetNZ Active Conference Guide

Airlines

Depending on your budget you may choose to rent a car or use public transport, both of which we have some information on.

Please see the applicable section below.

Transportation in Auckland

The lowest price bookings can be found on: www.airnz.co.nz www.grabaseat.co.nz www.jetstar.com

Rental cars

Transport when in Auckland

For full information please see opposite page.

Location & Map

The conference is being held in Auckland, at AUT’s North Shore campus on Akoranga Drive. A detailed map will be posted to all attendees prior to the event.

Parking

Free parking is available onsite at AUT

Venue Facilities

The conference venue has a comprehensive fitness centre with changing rooms and showers (just in case you want to workout).

Practical Sessions

Remember to bring your workout gear so you can take part in the practical sessions (venue has shower/changing facilities)

More Information

A detailed map, and full details on accommodation and transport options will be sent to those that register for the conference.

We do however recommend booking any flights early (to get the best price).

Accommodation

Low price accommodation can be found at www.wotif.com.

Backpacker accommodation is available from as little as $30 a night, with hotels and motels accommodation around $100 per room (up to 2 people) a night.

Free Limited Onsite Accommodation There is limited free accommodation for those who live outside of Auckland. We urge people who wish to take up the FREE accommodation to book early to avoid disappointment. Limited to 120 individuals in total, see page 31 for more information

Budget www.budget.co.nz offer good weekend rates (around $45 for a small car).

Also various discounts are available at: Hertz: www.hertz.co.nz Avis: www.avis.co.nz Thrifty: www.thrifty.co.nz

Onsite Accommodation

Can be booked on a first in first served basis. If you are interested in taking up the option of onsite accommodation then simply tick the appropriate box on the booking form (page 27) or indicate this on the online booking form. Additional information on the accommodation is available on page 26.

Airport Transfers

Shuttles are available to and from the airport at reasonable rates and there are shuttles leaving the terminals every 10 minutes.

PreBooked Shuttles: Super Shuttles www.supershuttle.co.nz is a reputable company and offers substantial discounts for group bookings. For example, a shuttle for one person from Auckland Airport to the AUT campus in Akoranga would cost $32 however a booking of 5 to the same place would only be $60 ($12 per person) so if you are travelling with other people then you will save the most by sharing a ride. Public Transport Bus: www.airbus.co.nz This bus takes you from Auckland airport to Britomart and costs $15 one way or $22 return.

Eating Out

Eating out at the Viaduct is a common Auckland thing to do. You will find many restaurants there with a range of cuisine and prices.

If you are looking for more economical restaurants and don’t mind alternative cuisines there are a range of Korean, Chinese and Japanese restaurants in upper Queen Street.

Handouts

FitnessNZ operate an online handouts library. You will be given a username and a password so you can download session notes from the internet in the weeks before the conference. This will also give you the ability to access notes after the event should you change the sessions which you were planning on attending over the weekend.

Onsite Exercise Facilities

The AUT Gym will be open to attendees for casual use at the rate of $9 per session.

The fitness industry awards will be held on the evening of Saturday 26 November 2011. To enter the awards or to book your seat/table at the awards either book use booking form on the back page or online www.fitnessindustryawards.co.nz

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Sessions - Saturday 26th November

New Presenter

Sessions - Saturday - 9.00 - 10.00

OPENING CEREMONY Sessions - Saturday - 10.20 - 11.50 Michelle Owens Myofasicial Stretching & Spinal Decompression

Dr Robert Parker Should Training Focus on Clients Fitness or Fatness

Kerry McEvoy

Dave Liow

Ken Baldwyn

Essential Steps of Leadership for Life and Business

Assesing & Programming in a Jiffy

Games Trainers Play

Sandy Leo Mix it up: Pilates Fused with CHEK Functional Workout

Bryce Hastings

Ian O’Dwyer

Erin Raines

Exercise Based Rehabilitation

Corrective Exercise in 3D

Russell Graham

HiLo HiLo Older Adults its Keeping K.I.S.S with the Flow

Sessions - Saturday - 12.30 - 2.00 William Sukala

Mark Buckley

Blood Pres- Mechanics sure Safely of Squatting Training Your Client Hypertension

Lisa Yates Greg Evangelou & Fiona Ross

Kerry McEvoy Maximise Our Training Time & Income

How to be a “Booked Pelvic Floor Out” PT & Fitness First Have a Waiting List

Ken Baldwyn

Paul Taylor

Ian O’Dwyer

Joe Waide

Naomi Ling

Smart Gym

The Ghost in your genes

3D Movement

Bosu Big Bang Workout

Circuit Attack

Sessions - Saturday - 2.20 - 3.20 Nathan Quinn

Steve Barry

Sandy Leo

Boosting Your Body Brain Efficiency

30 Ways to Increase Your Bottom Line

15 / 30 / 60 Minute Full Body Workout

Lisa Yates & Fiona Ross Pelvic Floor First in Practice

Bret Contreras

Nigel Harris

Secret to Great Glutes

Recovery Options

Maria Stone

Marietta Mehanni

Zumba® Industrial International Strength Step Rythm and Flavor

Amy Jayasuriya Yoga for Weightloss

Sessions - Saturday - 3.40 - 4.40 Michelle Owen

Joseph Coyne

Joe Waide

Gary Seaman

Kerry Johnson

Posture & Pain Impacting Work / Life Productivity

Essential Principals for Healthy Shoulders

Marketing Movement & Social Media

Advanced Gait Analysis

Multi Client “Team Training”

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Phillipa Bates & Dennis Grennell Active Ageing

BUSINESS / PT BUSINESS

Ian O’Dwyer Changing the Body Instantly.

Really?

Erin Raines The Fab Theraband

Julz Darroch Golden Girls & Boys Exercise for Seniors

GROUP EXERCISE

Sessions - Sunday 27th November

New Presenter

Sessions - Sunday - 9.00 - 10.30 Mark Buckley

Dave Liow

Ken Baldwyn

Programme Design Considerations - Sacroiliac Joint

10 Top Techniques

Sandy Leo

Amanda Boyle

Keeping Turn up the Kids Active. Heat Pilates The Fun, Style Facts and Figures

Load to Explode

Scott Krywulycz

Brendon Tod

Marietta Mehanni

How to The Science Functional Make of Holistic Muscle Money From Exercise Conditioning Seminars & Based RehaRetreats bilitation

Erin Raines

Maree Sneedon

Verticle Step

Spinal Mobility Workshop

Sessions - Sunday - 11.00 - 12.30 William Sukala

Wendy Sweet

Rachel Marks

Dr Robert Parker

Brendon Tod

Hadlee Wright

Steve Seth

Marietta Mehanni

Naomi Ling

Sophie Mills

Diabesity Dilemma

The Psycology & Physiology of weightloss

Venture into the Minds of Your Clients

Exercise is Medicine Emerging Role of Exercise...

The Mechanisms of Action / Evidence…

Using Online Video to Increase Exposure

We Will Rock You

Hardcore Core

Power Kick Box

Womans Fitness Forum

Sessions - Sunday - 1.30 - 2.30 Amy Jayasuriya

Bret Contreras

Sandy Leo

Julz Darroch

Maria Stone

Elly McGuiness

Marietta Mehanni

Bodyweight and Fat in Sport

Unravelling Myths About the Core

PTs Learn PostRehab: Lumbar, Knee and Shoulder Complex

Golden Girls & Boys Marketing Success for Senior

Zumba® Let Gets the Party Started

Group Games Galore

Muscles Shaking Without Lifting a Weight

Sessions - Sunday - 3.00 - 4.00 Paul Taylor

Nathan Quinn

Joseph Coyne

Michelle Owen

Amanda Boyle

Sandy Leo

Steve Seth

The New Frontier in Personal Training

Myofascial Lines

8 Most Important Princibles for Developing...

Workplace Wellness Holistic Approach

Post Natal & Core Restore

Perfect Physio & PT Relationship

Step / Drum, Tone / Drum

Strini Naidoo & Jason Vorster

Amy Jayasuriya Free Weights & Pilates

MMA Everyday: GRPEX

Sessions - Sunday - 4.30 - 5.30 Amanda Boyle

Rachel Marks

Kay Lindley

Mark Buckley

Scott Krywulycz

Kerry Johnson

Carolina Ariras

Shake Your Money Maker

How to be an Awesome Mobile Trainer

GRx, REPs & FitnessNZ = Synergy

Practical Stability Training

The Business of Group Training

Setting Up Dream PT Business

Zumba Toning

PT EXERCISE / NUTRITION

BUSINESS / PT BUSINESS

Strini Naidoo & Jason Vorster

Ken Baldwyn No Space? No Problem!

MMA Everyday: PT

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Pre-Conference Events VIPR Trainer Certification Presented by Ken Baldwin / Andrew Chadstone

How to go from good to great in business in 2012 Presented by Scott Krywulycz

Start Time: 8.00am End Time: 5.00pm CEC: 10 CEC Price: $250 if attending GetNZ Active $300.00 if not attending GetNZ Active

Start Time: 10.00am End Time: 3.00pm CEC: 5 CEC Price: $97 if attending GetNZ Active $297 if not attending Get NZActive

DESCRIPTION The Evolution of free weights has arrived! Voted the no.1 workout in the UK for 2010. Increase your knowledge base using this truly integrated training tool, bridging the gap between movement and strength training. Great for: PT’s, Groups Fitness, Sports Coaches, Boot camps and Rehabilitation. Course is 8 hours in duration and includes: • Fully comprehensive training manual • Pre-made programs, plus • fee-based options • 3 months online education • Online exercise library • Template for regressing and progressing all VIPR exercises • Access to specialist online education and community resources

If you have had an ok or good year in business in 2011 then what do you need to do make it great? Developing yourself, your business skills and learning from other successful health and fitness businesses will fast track your 2012 campaign by doing a little bit of work now. Most people spend more time planning their holidays then they do their business success. Invest in yourself, your business and You can expect to : learn how to charge $300+ per hour, have a plan to get what you want from your business financially emotionally and personally, fast track your success by understanding what works and what doesn't in a health and fitness business, learn how to make money online, how to leverage time and money via building groups, complete a pre-event program to maximise our time together and 6 weeks of follow up to support you and your goals.

The Power of Tools in our Industry Presented by Ian O’Dwyer

Inspire Master Trainer, Marketing and Movement Program Presented by Joe Waide

Start Time: 9.00am End Time: 3.30pm CEC: 7.5 CEC Price: $225 if attending GetNZ Active $275 if not attending GetNZ Active

Start Time: 9.00am End Time: 5.00pm CEC: 10 CEC Price: $199 if attending GetNZ Active $250 if not attending GetNZ Active

DESCRIPTION Have you ever questioned what certain “tools” in our industry really do? What is their role in how we help our clients achieve their goals?

How do we optimize true efficiency and effectiveness by implementing them?

The foundation of business success is built on enhancing and embracing “Marketing, Movement and Media (social)” as one paradigm.

If you can’t market to the millions and keep them coming back through great movement and programs then you will be in that percentile of businesses that fail within the first 12-18 months.

This program provides hands on and real life experience and scenarios profiling the latest and greatest marketing and movement programs and it’s business application using cutting edge training and techniques.

This six hour workshop, “Tools of the Trade…Achieving Optimal Results” will allow you to see, feel and understand the brilliance of how certain tools can help change clients instantly.

Understanding what our client’s goals and needs are and understanding the power of the tools will allow us to implement a far better strategy for success.

We will apply systems, which enhance wellness, weight loss, sports performance and lean body mass incorporating such tools as; • Power Plate • Mobilizers

• ViPR • FreeFORM Board • Polar Heart Rate Monitors • Self Myofascial Release • Games

This is your ideal opportunity to get cutting edge knowledge and application on how to achieve amazing results for your clients. These are tools that I implement on a daily basis in my studio with a large cross section of clients; sedentary, chronic, active and elite which huge success.

If you want to go from GOOD to GREAT in your quest for success in this industry, this workshop in a NECESSITY!

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Don’t miss this great opportunity to join the ultimate ‘Master Training Marketing and Movement’ program in business in this 1 day module you will learn how to maximise Social Media as a Marketing Medium as well as learn how to maximise the use of the Bosu® and Gliders in Movement.

Session Planning Guide Please read the session notes (which you will find on the following pages) and choose the sessions you are interested in seeing, and note them in each time slot below.

As there are 80+ sessions in total we recommend that you have some idea in advance, of what you want to see and so you do not miss any of the sessions you really want to see!

PLEASE NOTE: All sessions are open entry! You do not need to select in advance which one you go to (so you don’t need to send this page to us). Any session requiring pre-booking will be notified 3 weeks prior to the event by EMAIL only any such session will be allocated to people who request a place on a first in first served basis with a waitlist also in operation (this will ONLY take place for Spin/Indoor cycling sessions, all other sessions where there is limited space will be on a first in first served basis).

OPENING CEREMONY

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Sample Schedule: At GetNZ Active you can choose from over 80 sessions, so there is something for everybody!

You can just turn up on the day to any session (no need to select sessions when booking) Below are a few ideas to show sample schedules for different job roles, you can mix and match if you have more than one role, or even throw in a Group Exercise class for fun!

Example for Experienced Personal Trainers SATURDAY - Opening Ceremony - Exercise Based Rehabilitation - Bryce Hastings - Blood Pressure - safely training your clients with hypertension - William Sukala - Recovery Options - Nigel Harris - Changing the body instantly. Really? - Ian O’Dwyer

Example for Club Owner / Managers SATURDAY

SUNDAY - The science of hollistic exercise based rehabilitation - Brendon Tod

- Opening Ceremony

- Exercise is medicine, the emerging role of exercise in adolescents and teens - Robert Parker

- Essential steps of leadership for life and business - Kerry McEvoy

- Unravelling myths about the core - Bret Contreras

- Maximise our training time & Income - Kerry McEvoy

- The new frontier in Personal Training - Paul Taylor

- 30 ways to increase your bottom line -Steve Barry

- Practical Stability Training - Mark Buckley

- Marketing Movement & Social Media - Joe Waide SUNDAY

Example for Group Exercise

- How to make money from seminars and retreats - Scott Krywulcyz

SATURDAY

- Using Online video to increase exposure - Hadlee Wright

- Opening Ceremony

- Golden Girls and boys, Marketing success for seniors - Julz Darroch

- Hilo Hilo its keeping with the flow - Erin Raines

- Take your pick!

- Bosu Big Bang Workshop - Joe Waide

- Take your pick!

- Zumba® International rhythm and flavor - Maria Teresa Stone - Golden Girls and Boys, Exercise for seniors - Julz Darroch

Example for New Personal Trainers

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

- Functional Muscle Conditioning - Marietta Mehanni

- Opening Ceremony

- We will rock you - Steve Seth

- Asessing and programming in a jiffy - Dave Liow

- Muscles shaking without lifting a weight - Marietta Mehanni

- Smart Gym - Ken Baldwin

- Free weights and Pilates - Amy Jayasuriya

- Boosting your body brain efficiency - Nathan Quinn

- MMA Everyday:PT - Strini Naidoo

- Multi Client “Team Training” - Kerry Johnson SUNDAY - 10 Top Techniques - Dave Liow - Venture into the minds of your clients - Rachel Marks - Unravelling Myths about the Core - Bret Contreras - The New frontier in Personal Training - Paul Taylor - Practical Stability Training - Mark Buckley

A reminder that these are samples only. You can attend any session you like, and swap and change your mind on the day.

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Presenters Profile and Session details: Presenters are listed in alphabetical order of their first name.

Amanda Boyle After loving GetNZ Active last year, Amanda the Head of Education for the Power Plate Aust/NZ has returned for more action. With over 10 years experience in Sports Conditioning, Fitness Education, Health Club Management, Personal Training and National level athletes in the UK , Europe and Australia and Asia.

Specializing in Acceleration Training™, Amanda is especially excited to release the co-written course for Power Plate International on the benefits of Power Plate training for post-natal women.

Load to Explode Does your client move like an elephant or a cheetah? This session will cover applied functional science, movement preparation and neural activation techniques to improve your client’s ability to transfer forces under deceleration and acceleration. New power tools for the tool belt !

Plyometric coaching cues and technique.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the effects of gravity, momentum and ground reaction forces.

• Pre-performance mobilisers • Pre-performance neural and muscle activation technics • Breakdown of the plyometric jump CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium.

Shake your money maker Innovative small group training is the future in fitness. Maximize your clients results, your money earnings and time efficiency with Power Plate® Acceleration Training.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • 15 min Intro to Acceleration Training • 30 min Master Class • Stretch • Balance • Core • Strength and Power • Massage and Recovery • Guidelines and handouts to effective installation of vibration training into clubs and Pt studios.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Post natal & core restore The Female Pelvic Floor + Vibration = Well, you do the Math ! The Power Plate Post Natal workshop has been designed in the UK by Amanda Boyle in conjunction with Burrell Education.

Amy Jayasuriya Amy has a post graduate qualification in Nutrition and a well established and highly sought after national and international presenter, cycle trainer yoga and Pilates teacher. Having had experience as a Club Coordinator and developing training programs for the fitness industry she has developed an appreciation for the fitness industry in all areas including Group Fitness and Personal Training. Amy owns and operates a Pilates studio in Bayside, Melbourne and conducts teacher training and mentoring at her studio. Her passion is to be able to help instructors and clients achieve life long physical changes through cutting edge training, latest research, and goal setting and brings an aspect of discipline, motivation and passion into her training courses and classes. Amy draws on the Buddhist philosophy and Buddhist way of living in her mind/body work. She can be reached via www.amyjaya.com Yoga for Weightless The traditional practice of yoga is a phenomenal way to put you in touch with your body the way nothing else can, and yes, it can help with weight loss. Yoga is the science of right living and as such is intended to be incorporated in daily life. It works on all aspects of the person: the physical, vital, mental, emotional and spiritual. Yoga forges a strong mind-body connection that ultimately helps make you more aware of what you eat and how it feels to be full. In this vinyasa or flow yoga session learn a series of poses that combines sun salutes, athletic and power asanas to help with calorie burning and heating the body internally. Doing this type of practise offers many benefits including a more stronger and more flexible body, toning your muscles and reducing stress.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To be able to understand the basic principles of Yoga • Learn the yogic breath • To be able to understand and then design some warm up routines • Learn postures/asanas that help with weight loss • How to use these postures when sequencing to achieve maximum benefit from the session CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium Bodyweight and fat in sport Characteristics such as muscle mass and body fat level affect sports performance. It is important that these are measured correctly. We will explore how body composition can be measured, effects of body size and fatness on sports performance and problems associated in trying to obtain minimal body fat levels. Learn the pros and cons of various strategies used to control body weight and how some of the strategies contribute to multitude of other problems. Learn practical strategies for altering physique and reducing body fat levels.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Correct Post Natal Assessment • What’s needed for total core restore • Bespoke Exercise Prescription with Whole Body Vibration.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understanding of muscle mass and body fat • Be able to learn how to measure the above correctly • Understand the effects of body size and fatness on sports performance • Identify issues related to obtaining minimal body fat levels

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

CATEGORY: Personal Training (nutrition based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

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Free weights and Pilates Add some spice to your Pilates workouts with free weights! By using free weights in a Pilates environment we are able to challenge the integrity of the movement. The added resistance will increase the challenge to joint stability and make it harder to focus on the opposition needed to maintain suitable control of the movement.

Adding resistance to an exercise is known to improve bone health.

Learn a sequence of exercises from different planes of movement, watch out points for each exercise, how to challenge the quality of the movement without compromise. If you are looking for something new to add to your Pilates workout and at the same time looking to tone and lengthen the body without adding bulk, free weights is the key ingredient.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn the basic principles of Pilates • Learn the basic foundations of Pilates • Learn how to effectively incorporate free weights • Understanding the benefits of using free weights • Learn specific exercises for different movement pattern • Be able to gain an understanding of progressions, modifications and safety points CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

BRET CONTRERAS Bret Contreras obtained his master’s degree from Arizona State University and his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certificate from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Bret has a popular blog at www.BretContreras.com and writes for many top fitness publications. He has helped popularize glute-specific training and is highly influential in the strength & conditioning profession.

Unravelling myths about the core This session will examine the different types of core exercises and discuss the risks and benefits of each category of movement.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: An attendee will walk away with a thorough understanding of core exercise categories, core stability from different vectors, the primary types of spinal loading, and how to prescribe evidence based core programs.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium The Secret to Great Glutes New and improved exercise and training techniques for the gluteal muscles have been developed which have greatly improved glute functioning and aesthetics. This session will discuss these new methods and provide practical programming applications.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: An attendee will leave with a thorough understanding of the role of the direction of the load in relation to gluteal EMG patterns in various types of hip extension exercise. Attendees will learn proper exercise technique for new glute exercises including the hip thrust. Attendees will understand how to alter biomechanics on various hip extension exercises in order to increase the contribution of the gluteals, and will be able to implement these new methods into their programming right away.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

BRENDON TOD Brendon is a founding director of ProActive Rehab Ltd, and is one of New Zealand’s leading exercise rehabilitation professionals. With a background in Exercise Physiology and a special interest in wellness and holistic health care, Brendon takes a unique and highly effective approach to rehabilitation and wellness. Brendon is a past Chair of Sports and Exercise Science New Zealand, and has consulted to a range of organisations, including ACC, Private Insurance Companies and The New Zealand Police in regards to their injury rehabilitation programmes.

The Mechanisms of Action / Evidence for the use of Exercise in the Management of Chronic Health Conditions An analysis of the evidence for the effectiveness of exercise intervention (and types of exercise) in a wide range of chronic health conditions. An analysis of the physiological mechanisms of action for exercise intervention in a wide range of chronic health conditions.

Practical tips and applications for incorporating exercise for health management into your day to day practice.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the scientific evidence behind the effectiveness of exercise as a clinical intervention for a range of diseases and health conditions • Understand the ways in which exercise will help a range of different health conditions CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Advanced PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium The Science of Holistic Exercise Based Rehabilitation A synopsis of the physiological effects of exercise on different bodily systems and their implications in rehabilitation from injury or illness LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the myriad of effects that exercise will have on different physiological systems • Understand the best way to modify your exercise prescription to target different physiological systems • Learn how to mitigate the ‘side effects’ of exercise prescription CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Advanced PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

BRYCE HASTINGS Adv.Dip.Phys Bryce is a qualified physiotherapist and has an Advanced Diploma in Manipulative Therapy. He has a private practice based out of Auckland’s Les Mills World of Fitness, and his close association with instructors and trainers ensures he is up-to-date with the latest fitness industry trends. Bryce consults with Les Mills International on their body training system programmes and has worked with numerous professional sports teams. Bryce has been invited to join the AUT University Sports Performance Research Institute due to his extensive contribution to the fitness industry. He lectures at the AUT University on musculo-skeletal rehabilitation.

Exercise based rehabilitation This session summarises the most influential exercise based research from the last 5 years. You will leave with cutting edge, science based information in the area of musculo-skeletal rehabilitation and exercise science. The findings presented will have very practical applications that will influence how you train people ‘on Monday’.

TECHNICAL LEVEL: Medium PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

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Carolina Arias Originally from Chile, Carolina Arias has been part of the fitness industry since 2000 in South America and New Zealand. With a passion for fitness Carolina has strived to become a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. After she experienced her first Zumba® Training class she fell in love with the program, and two years later she became New Zealand’s Zumba® Educational Specialist leading the revolutionary program, Zumba® Toning for Australasia. “ The most amazing thing about Zumba® is that it bring people together, no matter what background they have, what culture or age they are” Zumba® Toning - Are you ready for the next level?

When it comes to body sculpting, Zumba® Toning raises the bar (or rather, the toning stick). It combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party. Students learn how to use lightweight, maraca-like Toning Sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. Zumba Toning is the perfect way for enthusiasts to sculpt their bodies naturally while having a total blast.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Experience an amazing workout combining Zumba® Fitness and Light Weights Resistance Training. The best of both worlds!

CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Dave Liow Dave Liow (pronounced Leo) is an exercise physiologist based in Queensland, Australia. He moved with his family to the Sunshine Coast from Wellington, New Zealand in 2009 to escape the wind and rain.

Dave specialises in helping clients perform at their peak physical levels whether it be in their sport, hobby, or business. He is a specialist in exercise rehabilitation and athletic training and heads up a team of exercise physiologists in his practice. He is also the academic director for CEF Seminars – a company that provides on-going education courses to movement therapists.

After Dave completed a Masters degree in Physical Education he held two successful World Series campaigns as the head trainer for the New Zealand Black Sox, and trained the NZ Hockey teams for several Commonwealth and Olympic Games. Dave was also the head trainer for the NZ Men and Women’s Golf Academies.

Assessing and Programming in a jiffy You have 45 minutes to complete client screening, connect with them, assess them and give them some exercises to do safely and make your sale. How can you effectively use your time to assess your client’s body and movement quickly so you can programme well and deliver some wow?

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the theory of primal patterns (Chek) • Understand archetypal postures and assessment (Beach) • Understand how to assess myofascial arm lines (Myers) • Understand how to identify movement issues and possible solutions for programming CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

10 Top Techniques Dave has 20 years of corrective exercise practice working with a wide range of clients from injured to elite athletes.

His practice of test, do, retest will show you just how effective these techniques are at getting clients to move better. Cut the guess work out - these techniques will produce great results for your clients!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the importance of preparing the body prior to exercise • Understand how to implement practical techniques to improve movement CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

Elly McGuinness BPhEd, B Com, ACSM With 11 years experience in teaching group exercise, and 7 years in personal training, Elly’s enthusiasm for fitness is evident in all that she does. After working in London for 4 years in studio co-ordination, group exercise instruction, fitness management and personal training roles, as well as a short stint as a fitness director on-board a cruise ship, she returned home and started up her own company, Natural Balance Health and Fitness. Elly incorporates her belief of striving to achieve balance in all aspects of life into her personal training services in and around Christchurch. She teaches group exercise classes and works as a tutor and skills coach at the New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness.

Group Games Galore Bootcamps and outdoor circuits don’t need to be all about dragging sacks of sand uphill or about doing copious amounts of sit ups, pushups and lunges! Hear your participants squeal with excitement and see them grinning ear to ear with these simple games and partner activities that will take you back to your school days!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Get a great cardiovascular workout that’s guaranteed to make you laugh and requires little or no equipment!

Come away having played 5 fun group games and knowing 5 high energy, muscle gruelling partner activities to incorporate into your group sessions CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Erin Raines A popular group fitness instructor & presenter in Christchurch, New Zealand; Erin is also kept busy working fulltime as the Group Fitness Co-ordinator at QEII Park and Gymstick Pilates Master Trainer NZ. Erin has been able to accomplish the elusive skill of combining dance and fitness to create effective, achievable and inspired choreography. Her dedication to the fitness industry was recognised in the 2010 New Zealand Fitness Awards where she was honoured as New Zealand Group Fitness Instructor of the year- Freestyle.

Hilo Hilo its keeping with the flow Hilo has been around in many shapes and forms over the years and it’s still a classic favourite. The effectiveness of the workout is only maintained by keeping learning curves simple and smooth. Let Erin take you on that journey in this energetic and fun-filled session.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To illustrate how rhythmical changes can be effectively layered over basic hi/lo moves.

• To provide learning curves that maintain flowing movement.

• To experience interesting choreography whilst maintaining a good cardiovascular workout.

CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low The Fabulous Theraband Therabands are usually found lurking in the corner of almost every fitness centre, but are they really being used to their full potential?

Experience a full-body master class suitable for anyone and everyone using one of the most versatile and cheapest pieces of equipment in your toolbox LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To demonstrate a variety of exercises that effectively create a full body workout.

• To provide exercises that cater for a wide variety of skill levels, and can also be applied to special populations.

• To experience a diverse range of workout positions designed to challenge every client of every ability CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Vertical Step Using the step platform set in a vertical position instead of a traditional horizontal plane; experience a low-impact routine that glides from one combo to the next. No need to think about right side or left, just go with the flow!!! You choose the level of complexity and intensity form the options provided.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To illustrate modifications to standard step moves, that are required in order to achieve successful vertical step choreography.

• To demonstrate how vertical step choreography can be achieved by layering incremental changes to basic choreography.

• To experience step choreography that uses the platform in a vertical position, rather than a traditional horizontal plane.

CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

Gary Seaman Gary has worked as an Orthotist and Prosthetist for over 29 years. In 2006 he received his Masters degree in Rehabilitation Science from the Orthotic and Prosthetic department of Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland. During Gary’s Masters degree he specialised in Clinical Gait Analysis and advanced prosthetics. He worked in Orthotics and Prosthetics in South Africa and Germany and consulted extensively for several Orthotic and Prosthetic companies within Europe and New Zealand. Most recently he moved to New Zealand taking up the role of Clinical Director at the Orthotics Centre in Auckland, before starting at SHORE ORTHOTICS. As a result of his varied undertakings over the last 30 years, his areas of expertise are extremely wide. In addition to his career experience he has an extensive sporting background, having run in excess of 40 marathons and 30 ultra-marathons, 18 Ultra triathlons and competed as a river and sea canoeist for 20 years.

Corrective Gait Analysis - nordic walking and sport How to identify gait problems and learn to correct these issues. Then using Nordic Walking as a rehabilitation tool for all activity levels.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES: How to evaluate gait and actual and potential problems. Including how to read wear patterns on shoes.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Greg Evangelou Greg has been in the fitness Industry for over 8 years and has spent that time perfecting the art of sales specifically to personal training and fitness. He has helped thousands of Fitness professionals excel in their fitness careers. He is an International Career Coach for The Max International College for fitness professionals and the owner of B Wealthy Sales Mentoring. Greg’s passion for sales ignited when he witnessed the positive effects solid sales training had on Fitness professional’s lives and bank accounts. Get ready to have more clients, paying more money, after Greg shares his hot tips, depth of knowledge and passion for selling fitness!!

You will never have to sell again, your clients will want to buy!!

How to be a “booked out trainer” and have a waiting list If you’re looking to increase your client base, weekly income and confidence in PT sales, this session is a must do. When was the last time you said, “I am booked out, I will have to pop you on my waiting list” After applying what you learn in this session, you will be able to say it soon!!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: A structured success plan on how they can increase their client base and have fun while doing it!

CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Hadlee Wright Hadlee has been working with audio and video since the age of 12. Radio was his first passion and perused it relentlessly and found himself running a Monday night show for a local radio station by the age of 15. It wasn’t long after this that Hadlee discovered the wonders of the moving image. Winning awards for “Best Picture” and “Best Sound” at the Burnside High School annual Film Competition only inspired him more. Since leaving High School Hadlee started his first company “Visionary Media” and has recorded sound and video on various international, Feature and Short Films and is a contract Television Location Sound recordist.

Using Online video to increase exposure In this informative and educational session you will learn all about creating online video using simple tools and techniques. You can then apply what you learn to create videos for your organisation.

During the session Hadlee will film, edit, compress and upload a short video to show and explain the process to get the maximum benefit from your work.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • How to create, upload and share online video to increase your business exposure.

CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Ian O’Dwyer Ian O’Dwyer has two passions he pursues: trainer education across the globe and optimal client well being. In his search for cutting edge knowledge and understanding of the body’s function, Ian has worked with and learned from some of the world’s leaders and pioneers in wellness and movement. Founder of OD on Movement, Co-Founder and Vice President of Global Relations for PTA Global, Ian focuses on many of the controversial facets of personal training and constantly challenges traditional methodology to strive for optimal well being through better fundamental movement.

His ability to facilitate the cutting edge science and research into more user friendly practical exercises and awareness has seen trainers become more willing to “change or adapt” their way of thinking. Ian’s knowledge and experience of looking and listening to the body (and how to improve it) has allowed him to help clients across a spectrum of pain and dysfunction – from the sedentary to the chronic and elite Corrective Exercise in 3D For years we have tried to rehabilitate the body in an isolated manner, focusing on muscles or the location of the pain. How has this worked for you? For the client it has been extremely frustrating, as well as the trainer. How do I know? I have been in both positions. If you really want to gain a better understanding of how we can feed the system more intelligent information, to help recondition the body for the challenges of life, then this session is for you. We will look at traditional issues that occur in everyday life (back, knee, shoulder pain) and implement simple yet effective systems that allow us to enhance the body…not fix it! To allow it to move efficiently and successfully before you load it.

Allowing the clients to become responsible for their own wellbeing and enhancing their ability to meet their goals in everyday life.

After all, isn’t that what our role is all about?

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Define our parameters in corrective exercise • Define 3 Dimension and 2 Dimension • Principles of 3 Dimension • Create a clearer perspective of looking at movement of various complexes of the body • Implement simple strategies and applications for these complexes.

• Have take away tools that can be instantly applied for clients at sessions end.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium 3D Movement It never ceases to amaze me how much stress we live with these days.

There is stress constantly around us; emotional, physical and chemical stressors are unavoidable. How then do we cope and de-stress our lives?

There are some very basic tools that help the body cope brilliantly with stress but we tend to overlook them. In this session we will see how introducing “specific 3 dimensional challenges” into our programs will help change your sessions forever. These simplistic challenges stimulate the nervous system, improve movement, create intensity but most of all introduce FUN. To bring back laughter into our lives in this very intense society we live in is a must…not only will your clients appreciate and enjoy this new programming but I think you will too!

Changing the Body instantly - Really?

How many times have you prepared a training session, only to find when the client turns up they have some challenges that change your program for that day? Yes this is a constant scenario in our everyday society… the client you had yesterday wont be the client you have tomorrow. The stresses of life ensure this. Lifestyle, nutrition and hydration, recovery and rest these are all major factors that need to be taken into account.

Thankfully, through observing and listening to the brilliance of the body we can now change a lot of these challenges for our clients. We can now implement simple, effective tools that will change the body instantly and allow us to successfully complete the session as planned.

Wouldn’t that make your life easier and your clients happier?

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Define the three categories that need to be effected to enhance change.

• To show the brilliance of the body and how it can change instantly.

• To effectively take simple tools and implement them into a training session to create efficient movement.

• To practically implement these tools and strategies.

• Understand when, how and where these tools can be used.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

Joe Waide Joe Waide is the Network’s Australian Personal Trainer of the Year Winner and the Multi-Award Queensland Fitness Professional of the Year 2004, 2005 and 2009 and is a selected Australian Fitness Network Ambassador. Joe has been involved in the fitness industry for the past 19 years. He works or has worked as a personal trainer, corporate trainer, group fitness presenter, Core Camp® developer and has also trained over 1700 instructors and personal trainers through Australia, Asia, America and New Zealand. He now mentors up and coming PT’s in Australia and NZ. Marketing movement & social media = PT Business Success This session primarily aims at outlining the success of Marketing and Social Media as an integral part of Business Success. Why YOU need to be using it and strategies to maximise your marketing dollar.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Will attain a better understanding of the Social Medial strategies, business implications and marketing to maximise it.

CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Bosu: Big Bang Workout Back by popular demand, experience the BOSU Workout System with BOSU Master Trainer Joe Waide. This action-packed 90 minute session is aimed for the trainer, coach, or participant who wants the complete Bosu Workout System to enhance, improve, challenge and create the complete client workout so YOUR clients keep coming back. Joe will present a dynamic 60 minute presentation where you will experience a 60 minute workout using the BOSU. PLUS as a bonus add-on, experience a 30 minute bonus BOSU “Big Bang” session…

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Define 3 Dimensional Movement • Define what is necessary for a person to have a successful outcome • Identify the three systems we can effect in a session • Discover how these can be effected • Practically apply simplistic, effective tools to do this

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn how to use the BOSU effectively with your clients to create a fun and exciting workout • Learn to devise an effective and complete 60 minute workout using the BOSU • Experience a 30 minute BOSU Big Bang Circuit to use with your clients

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRE: Medium

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

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Joseph Coyne AEP Joseph is the only Active Release Techniques accredited exercise physiologist in Australia. Joseph has helped to produce 4 world champions and numerous national, state and professional athletes.

Alongside his work with athletes, Joseph and his team also cater for the exercise needs of clinical patients and normal people. He has been published in a number of health & fitness magazines including having been the Mens’ Fitness Strength & Conditioning expert. Joseph was also chosen in ‘Switched On: Australia’s Most Inspiring Health & Well Being Experts Vol 2’ and has spoken at a number of major health & fitness and strength & conditioning conferences.

7 essential principals for healthy shoulders This session will outline 7 essential principles for developing healthy pain free shoulders. This session will assist any trainer who has clients with shoulder pain by showing them how to assess the problem and then correct it. It will also give the most effective methods for training the shoulders.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Identify what is causing shoulder pain • Identify which muscles are not meeting range of motion norms • Identify how to begin training the shoulders to be pain free, have normal ROM and be healthy CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium The 8 most important principles for developing a bulletproof back This session will detail the 8 most important principles trainers should know for training and rehabilitating the back. This session will help any trainer who has back pain clients (with even just little niggles) by showing them how to assess the problem and then correct it. It will also give the most effective methods for training the back and spinal muscles.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Identify what is causing back pain • Identify which joints are not meeting range of motion norms • Identify how to begin training the back to be pain free and reinforce it against possible future injury CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

Julz Darroch Julz Darroch is a Wellington based fitness educator with almost 20 years industry experience. She works with fitness clubs to grow their businesses and in the community encouraging the exercise allergic to join the party!

Golden Girls (& boys) exercise for seniors We are seeing the rise of a new generation, those who are retired but pre ‘golden years’, a group who are looking forward to a good length of time before they even start to be sedate. Fitness programming for seniors is not just about chucking on a ‘golden oldies’ class, it’s about effective programming for a specialist market.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Common illnesses and injuries associated with ageing • Effective communication skills • Session design and structure • Adapting your favourite exercises for an older client

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CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Golden Girls (& boys) Marketing success for seniors We are seeing the rise of a new generation, those who are retired but pre ‘golden years’, a group who are looking forward to a good length of time before they even start to be sedate. Seniors fitness is a growth area, get your business in on the action now and get working with this awesome group of people.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Increase participation in group fitness • Increase membership sales in senior market • Add new revenue streams • Raise profile of your business in the local community • Encourage results and retention for senior members • Increase referrals through positive seniors programming CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Kay Lindley Active Health Manager/Health Promotions Manager/ Green Prescription Area Manager at HealthWEST PHO. 1999 Fitness Leader of the year. Degrees in Dietics and Sport & Recreation. Executive member of FitnessNZ for the past 8 years.

GRx, REPs, FitnessNZ = Synergy Showing how Green Prescription can work for gyms LEARNING OUTCOMES: How to prepare your gym for Green Prescription TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

Ken Baldwin & Andrew Chadwick (co-presenting) Ken is a National and International Presenter with over 25 years experience in the fitness Industry including a military background as a Physical Training Instructor in the Australian Air Force. Ken is a Master Trainer for Schwinn Indoor Cycling, Twist Conditioning and BOSU and specialises in presentations on Water Exercise and Personal Training. Ken Lectures for PTA Global in Australia for their Personal training module, and continues to write for several prominent fitness magazines. He is now a Director of QPEC, a company that specialises in products, education and training workshops for the fitness industry.

Andrew has over 10 years experience in training Fitness professionals. He is a ViPR Trainer, Twist Sports Conditioning Master coach and BOSU Trainer. With an army background as a trainer and his skills to easily adapt to any sporting activity, Andrew delivers his wealth of knowledge from a practical stand point where he has excelled in his main passion Australian rules. He has played over 170 club games at the senior club level and is still playing and coaching both seniors and juniors. He is the current strength conditioning coach for the Queensland State Gaelic Football team that won the 2010 Australasian Championship. Chaddy currently Runs Fit as a Fiddle Personal Training in Brisbane focusing on effective movement and fitness thus taking his clients to the next level of challenge.

The Games Trainers Play - Putting the fun back into team training Are your clients getting bored with their training? Put the elements of competition and fun back into their sessions by giving them simple modifications of games that they used to play when they were children.

This format is ideal for groups of any ability from children through to your corporate clients. Using very little equipment and just open space watch how much fun your teams have by using this simple session format!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Outline reasons why people stop exercising • List how as trainers we assist clients achieve their goals • Showcase the fun team format • Take part in a fun games session!

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Smart Gym - The Smart Workout Short of time and space? Want to get a full body functional workout?

In this workout we show you how to train using the Twist Smart Gym and Twist Smart Muscle program. Smart Muscles train the mind-muscle connection which results in stronger muscles that are more compliant and enable full body skilled movement. Don’t just train harder. In this workout we show you how to get stronger and move better in everyday life. Lots of take home value in this workout that can be done anywhere LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Outline Smart Muscle training and Smart Stick • Show and use secondary fitness characteristics • Take part and prepare a Smart Gym workout.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Keeping Kids Active. The Fun Facts and Figures One of the biggest problems that we as fitness professionals face today is that our children are less active and will have the shortest lifespan of any previous generation. In this lecture we look at the facts and figures of the problems we face trying to get our children healthy and active and the obstacles we need to understand and overcome. We will also look at some solutions and how we can get our children back on track!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Outline the problems & obstacles associated with childhood obesity • List training styles and benefits of training CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low No Space? No Problem !

Ever try to give your client a workout and find you cannot get on the equipment or you do not have room to move? The ViPR workout solution is the answer to your problem. By using as little as a 1 square metre of floor space and one light and one heavy ViPR, this workout is guaranteed to elevate the heart rate, challenge every aspect of fitness and strength without having to move out of your small area. This session is ideal to do either indoors or outdoors, is lots of fun, fully functional and works in all planes of movement.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Show how to do an effective workout in a small space • Outline the 4 pillars of effective movement • Demonstrate and teach basic VIPR Moves • Take part in the VIPR workout solution.

Kerry Johnson Kerry has over thirteen years’ experience in the fitness industry. She entered the industry in the UK in 1998 and has worked in a wide range of fitness & leisure centres in the UK and New Zealand, as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness instructor, Studio Coordinator and in Club Management. From 1999 - 2005 Kerry was the Corporate Area Manager for a chain of corporate clubs in the UK. In 2005 Kerry moved to New Zealand with her husband and two children and since then has been teaching group fitness with clubs on the North Shore, Auckland and offering multi-client training sessions to private clients. Kerry is passionate about fitness and enjoys seeing how exercise options are evolving and improving health and fitness for all. Kerry also currently works for HQH and her role involves providing business solutions and information for anyone interested in setting up a new studio, gym or home studio.

Multi Client “Team Training” Experience the buzz word of the industry – “Multi-Client Training” or “Team Training” in the flesh. Kerry presents four different ways to implement Multi-Client Training successfully in your business offering both studio and outdoors options and most importantly – ways to create FUN for your clients. Kerry will begin with a brief introductory lecture on the benefits of Multi-Client Training, and then move into an action-packed workout where you will experience four different stations offering ideas and techniques for incorporating different training methods with your clients at the same time. The session will end with a Q & A so Kerry can help you with ways on how to incorporate these ideas into your existing or new business. If you want to maximise your income and time, and reduce the cost for your clients – then multiclient training is the solution!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn different models for successful multi-client training.

• Experience a multi-client training session.

• Gain ideas, tips and solutions on how to incorporate multi-client training in your existing or new business.

• Have FUN! CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Setting up a dream PT Business There is so much information on how to set up a business, but how do you set up your DREAM PT business? Kerry explains the ins and outs of how to set up a studio or gym utilising the 5 key areas – Research, Planning, Implementation, Launch and Growth. This 60 minute lecture explains the ins and outs of what you need to consider when going out on your own, covering different business models as well as options to save money, maximise your income, maintain cashflow and be a success!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn the 5 key areas to setting up a new business • Take away the research necessities and setup steps required for your dream PT business • Learn the importance of having a clear model for your business.

• Understand the benefits of different business models including home, functional, outdoors, class, mobile, and multi-client based.

• Understand the core methods for growth and success.

CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

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Kerry McEvoy Kerry is the co-founder of the Max International College for Fitness Professionals. He has been in the fitness industry for over 29 years and in business for over 20 years. With a Masters Degree in Exercise Science, he has been a trainer for the Australian Institute of Sport, numerous national sporting teams and Olympic Gold Medallists. He owned and operated 4 personal training studios in Australia before becoming a consultant to over 150 health clubs on developing and implementing personal training systems. He has been listed on the BRW Magazine “Young Rich List” and “Fast 100 List”, being listed as one of the richest people in Australia under 40 years of age, and owning one of Australia’s fasted growing companies. His no B.S. approach to training and business is enlightening, entertaining and not to be missed.

• Understand the risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction and learn helpful screening questions.

• Knowledge of how/when and why to refer onwards.

• The basics of pelvic floor exercises and which exercises can be dangerous.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low PELVIC FLOOR FIRST IN PRACTICE! Leading on from the first session on pelvic floor theory, let’s look at the implications of appropriate exercise selection and client programming Join us for a a fun practical session covering how to assist in both prevention and management of pelvic floor conditions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: To help trainers maximise their profitability from their training time while increasing client results and satisfaction

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Review and understand basic anatomy/functions of the core and pelvic floor.

• Learn to identify training styles that are beneficial/detrimental to pelvic floor function.

• Feel confident screening clients for pelvic floor risk factors.

• Be able to analyse different types of exercise and make appropriate modifications.

• Be confident teaching pelvic floor exercises and knowing when to refer onwards.

CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

Maximise Your Training Time and Income Quality is always better than quantity. Learn how to get the best results out of your personal training clients time by making your strength training scientifically more effective and time efficient. A session not to be missed for those who do not like wasting their time

The 5 Essential Steps of Leadership for Life and Business Learn the 5 essential steps of leadership that will transform yourself and your business into the success you always dreamed of. A session not to be missed for those fitness professionals who are ready for the next step to their personal and professional success.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: So the fitness professional knows and understand the steps to grow their opportunities and their personal and professional success.

CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Lisa Yates & Fiona Ross Lisa Yates is a physiotherapist and personal trainer with a special interest in pelvic floor fitness.

Fiona Ross is an experienced midwife, personal trainer and fitness leader with over 20 years industry experience. Combining their knowledge and passion they founded FILIFIT, creating New Zealand’s first post-pregnancy education and exercise DVD: The Core & The Floor. In 2011, they teamed with the New Zealand Continence Association to help launch PELVIC FLOOR FIRST - an NZCA innovative looking at increasing awareness and understanding of pelvic floor health within the fitness industry.

PELVIC FLOOR FITNESS FIRST! A huge number of women struggle with the physical and emotional sequale of pelvic floor-related problems. Learn the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor and how this is influenced by different forms of exercise. Join us to learn how to identify risk factors for your clients an recognise when and how to refer on.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understanding of basic core and pelvic floor anatomy.

• Understand the functions of the core & the pelvic floor.

• Learn the incidence of pelvic floor problems in NZ.

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Maree Seerden Maree Seerden is the Director and founder of the Pilates Body Studio, a Pilates conditioning and rehabilitation centre in the heart of Auckland city, New Zealand. This was the first Pilates studio to open it’s doors in New Zealand in 1995. Maree has been a devotee to the technique since 1987, she started teaching Pilates based exercises in 1992 in London at the famous Body Control studios in South Kensington under the auspices of Gordon Thomson. Maree is also an Educator and Examiner for this international Pilates certification programme. She introduced and established Polestar Pilates into New Zealand in 2000 and is responsible for training and certifying many practitioners throughout New Zealand. Annual international travel and workshops keeps Maree networking within the Pilates community and they keep her up to date with the latest advances in the constant evolving Pilates method.

Maree will be presenting in San Diego at the Polestar Pilates World Conference 2011.

Spinal Mobility Workshop One of the keys to health and wellbeing is having a strong and flexible spine. Joseph Pilates said “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” One of the greatest benefits of Pilates exercise done properly is improved spinal mobility. This can result in decreased neck and back pain, improved efficiency of movement, decreased risk of injury and increased power during athletic activities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Basic mechanics of spine movement, both normal and faulty • Explore awareness of how our own spine moves • Application to Pilates exercises that you can do with your clients • Hands-on skills and experience movement like never before CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

Maria Teresa Stone Maria Teresa known as “Tere” and also “Maria”, has been working in the fitness industry since 1996. She started teaching freestyle step, hi-low, slide and body conditioning at her sister Carmen Aida’s gym back home in Mexico. Along with her teaching she attended dance classes for many years, she had always loved to dance! She became a Zumba® Instructor in 2006 and then a Zumba® Education Specialist for Mexico in January, 2007. Maria Teresa has another sister in the Fitness Industry, Eliza.

Eliza is also a Zumba® Education Specialist for Mexico and the USA. It seems that the passion for Fitness is in their blood! Maria Teresa moved to New Zealand in 2008, becoming the first Zumba® instructor in New Zealand and the first Zumba® Education Specialist “down under”. Maria Teresa is now based in Sydney.

Zumba® International rhythms and flavours If you need inspiration for the international portion of your Zumba® classes, join this session with rhythms and flavours from around the world (from India to Africa).

LEARNING OUTCOMES: The routines and rhythms you will learn here will fresh zest into your Zumba® classes. Experience multicultural music and steps—melded with traditional Zumba® fitness moves.

CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Zumba® lets get the party started The Zumba® Cardio Party is the hit workout at top fitness conventions worldwide! In this session, you’ll learn how to integrate exciting Latin and international dance moves with new choreography techniques that will challenge your students’ muscles and minds like never before. So, let’s get the party started!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: You will leave this session with a smile your face and lots of ideas to use in your Zumba® fitness classes.

CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Marietta Mehanni Marietta Mehanni is an award winning Australian presenter (Author of the Year 2007, Aqua Exercise Leader of the Year 2003) and Australian Fitness Network Ambassador with over 20 years of teaching experience in both land and water based group exercise. Certified with AFAA, ACE, AEA, SCW, Certificate IV in training and assessment Marietta presents regularly at prestigious national and international conventions on group fitness trends and programs. She is also the World Master Trainer for Gymstick International with an expertise in Gymstick Aqua and Original Indoor concepts. She has been an integral part of developing the Gymstick concept along with the other World Master Trainers. She is the cofounder and co-creator of Presenter’s Inc, which assists those who desire to take their instructing skills to a presenter level. From a grass roots level, Marietta is the course coordinator, lecturer and examiner for Certificate III and IV in group exercise and fitness for universities and private businesses and presents for WETS in aqua exercise leadership. Marietta has also developed a unique mentoring system based on accelerated learning that has provided the fitness industry with many highly skilled instructors and presenters.

Having been program coordinator at 7 different health and fitness clubs, and featured in the media for group fitness, water and Gymstick

workouts, Marietta is considered to be an expert in instructor training and education.

Industrial Strength Step The step choreography that challenges the fitness level! Discover how easy it is to develop the skills it takes to create advanced, teachable choreography that never gets old and never falls apart. No machinery requires…only a head for processing and a body to move. Join Marietta for an energetic class that will incorporate dance influences into basic movements to encourage individual expression and movement.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To discover how to begin with base moves – basic step or alternating leg lead to develop a whole class of choreography • To learn how each combination is built and layered to maintain heart rate and intensity • To take home 3 blocks of choreography with written learning curves provided CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium Functional Muscle Conditioning What do we do everyday? We move our own body weight. Body weight exercises have come back in vogue and many group fitness instructors and personal trainers are looking for creative ways to use gravity to effectively target muscle groups and movement patterns. This workshop will demonstrate how traditional muscle conditioning can be freshened up to challenge and surprise your clients and members.

Appropriate in either a group exercise format or one on one training session, these exercises will update and add to your current repertoire.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To discuss the functionality of training with body weight and how this can be as intense a workout as using weighted resistance • To demonstrate how familiar and traditional muscle conditioning exercises can be freshen up to provide a more functional approach for a group exercise class CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium Muscles A Shakin without lifting a weight Are your participants scared of lifting weights in case they get ‘big and muscley’?

This session will provide ideas on how to create the total body muscular fatigue that your participants crave without lifting a single weight.

Using the Gymstick , Marietta will demonstrate how to work every major muscle, while focusing on maintaining core stability and alignment.

Marietta will also demonstrate a range of modifications appropriate for beginners through to the hard core regulars.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Demonstrate the effectiveness of the Gymstick in improving muscle strength and endurance, balance and stability training, coordination and proprioception • Demonstrate the numerous ways a Gymstick can be used and held, providing endless exercise options • To explain how the resistance of the Gymstick can be manipulated quickly and simply CATEGORY: Group Fitness and Personal Training Workshop TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

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Hardcore Core Combine the integrity and stability of the step platform with the mobility and versatility of the Swiss Ball and achieve the ultimate training regime. Marietta will guide you through an exciting and innovative master class intertwining concepts such as cardiovascular training, strength, stability, control and balance. This session will enable you to effectively unite and utilise two fundamental tools of exercise in order to take all your clients to a much higher level.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To discover the effectiveness of combining the Swiss ball and the step in increasing intensity for standard core training exercises • To find out how the step platform can assist with maintaining neutral curve with exercises that often require a specific size ball • To learn new exercises that will challenge stability and strength CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

Mark Buckley (B.Phed, Senior C.H.E.K Faculty) An enthusiastic and exciting presenter, Mark has been heavily involved in the fitness industry since 1994.

Mark has extensive clinical and practical experience including two years’ experience heading a corrective exercise program in a successful hospital-based musculo-skeletal rehabilitation program in Wellington, NZ. Mark is a member of the PPC Medical Advisory Board in Tokyo, Japan, the co-owner of Olympic Gym in Dunedin, NZ and conditioning consultant to some of New Zealand’s leading Rugby players. He has also invented specialised exercise equipment, such as the Critical Mass which is a specialised piece of equipment for both conforming and non-conforming training. Mark’s new FMA Strength Training program is based on many years of research, experience, observation and testing of various practices and teachings.

Mechanics of Squatting Our industry is rampant with contradictory opinions on exercise technique and practice with squatting technique proving to be one of the most heated topics of debate. In this information packed session, Mark Buckley will tackle head on the controversies surrounding this topics including: • How to qualifying a client/athlete for squat selection (Hip break versus knee break squats) • Understanding the orthopaedic profile for squat technique • Understanding the strength profile for squat technique • Will deep squatting damage the knees LEARNING OUTCOMES: A practical understanding on how to qualify a client/athlete for squat selection and loading CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium Practical Stability Training - The myths exposed Due to the overwhelming response to this presentation last year at GetNZ Active we are bring this presentation back!

But there is one important difference! This year Mark Buckley will schedule in more time for Q/A. True to his style Mark Buckley will tackle head on this controversial topic and seperate the facts from fallacy! Controversies addressed include: • Swiss balls have no place in strength and conditioning • Balance training is a misunderstood concept • Our education is getting in the way of results!

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This session is not to be missed by anyone working in the Fitness Industry LEARNING OUTCOMES: An understanding of how and WHEN to apply balance/stability training in a client/athletes program Practical understanding of this controversial topic CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Programme Design Considerations - Sacroiliac Joint This informative presentation will share the ‘secret’ on how to bridge the gap between the rehabilitation and post rehabilitation strength and conditioning models. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is becoming a more prevalent cause of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction in our clients Learn how to understand the pathomechanics associated with this clinical issue so that the correct methods of training can be selected to move your client into better function LEARNING OUTCOMES: • A working understanding the mechanics/pathomechanics of the sacroiliac joint • How to select exercises based on corrective needs associated with this pathology • How to select exercises based on the retrospective needs of the client/athlete CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Advanced PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

Michelle Owen C.H.E.K Practitioner Level III CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level III Professional Corporate Health & Wellness Speaker Columnist for National Business Review Executive Health. Michelle Owen has been dedicated to health and fitness her entire life and has worked professionally in the industry for over 25 years helping people fulfil their potential and lead healthier lives. She has studied extensively with the C.H.E.K. Institute (San Diego, California), gaining advanced qualifications and experience as a C.H.E.K practitioner in the field of holistic health and corrective and high performance training. She has also completed advanced levels in Holistic Lifestyle Coaching. Alongside these extensive qualifications, Michelle has over 25 years of practical, hands-on experience that has seen her develop a depth of character and ability to understand what people want and need – and how to help them achieve their goals.

Michelle’s specialties include helping clients recover from long-term pain and discomfort, stabilising and strengthening their bodies, and making them fit and functional for life and leisure. Many things lead people to her, from long-term posture problems, to sports injuries, surgery and accidents. Her expertise ranges from injury rehabilitation to high performance exercise and anything in between. Michelle is a member of the National Speakers Association and Thought Leaders.

She presents wellness seminars to groups and corporates and is an experienced keynote speaker on health, wellness, energy, posture, core stability, pain relief long term.

Myofascial stretching and spinal decomposition This is a Lecture and Practical session. Fascia is the least known tissue within the body. Learn how to stretch the main Myofascial chains of the body and segmental decompression of the spine in the area you/your clients need. This session will prepare you to learn the amazing handson tools to help yourself and your client get rid of niggling injuries long term that traditional stretching does not touch. This method of stretching is powerful, effective and practical.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn powerful new stretching techniques that you can implement immediately for long term pain relief/body function • Learn to take out the kinks in your own body as well as your clients • Learn to put the Myofascial chains of the body under tension to find distant sources of tension throughout the chain •Learn to decompress the spine at common areas of compression CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium Workplace wellness taking a holistic approach This paper addresses the benefits of implementing a holistic workplace wellness program over and above the usual initiatives. Taking a “wholeness” approach, it offers six key foundation principles that, when addressed correctly, make a significant impact on an individual’s health and energy. We all think, breathe, drink, eat, move and sleep every day. But most of us do it poorly and without much thought. The less attention we pay to these core principles, the more they can have an exponential impact on our individual health over time. This paper explains the importance of addressing problems such as the effect of shallow breathing and the power of thought, through to identification of the benefits of good quality deep sleep that helps our bodies to repair and recover. In addition, the paper goes on to identify solutions: such as easy ways to balance and choose food for long lasting energy and hormonal balance. The result is a significant boost in an individual’s health, energy and vitality, thus creating sustained wellness and increased effectiveness and productivity.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn how our thoughts affect our health • Diaphragmatic breathing is our life force • Regular hydration is essential for life • Optimal food and movement • Recover from sleep • A small change in each of these areas can create a big change in overall health CATEGORY: Personal Training (nutrition based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Posture and Pain impacting life/work productivity This paper addresses a significant issue in the workplace today posture-related pain and its impact on wellbeing and productivity. It explains how this issue is much more significant than identifying the correct form of workstation. Work-related postural issues, caused most commonly through sedentary occupations, are one of the biggest contributors to back pain, neck pain, headaches and shoulder discomfort. People are not designed to sit all day, and doing so takes a significant toll on the body, depleting both physical and mental energy and thereby adversely affecting body systems. A skeletal system constantly under load causes the nervous, respiration and circulation systems from functioning optimally. Resulting issues such as stated above impair work performance. This paper focuses on the need for workplace re-education and awareness about posture and pain, and provides solutions that can be implemented readily to bring about improvements to overall staff wellness and productivity.

Naomi Ling (PhD) A national and international presenter, Naomi is an accomplished martial artist, trained in four different styles of martial arts, and is known for her energetic, fun and loud instructing style. She is a lecturer and examiner for certificate III in group exercise and Aqua leader module. She also writes article for Network Australia and mentors new instructors.

Circuit Attack This is a full body, high intensity circuit workout incorporating kickboxing and exercise training using various equipment commonly available in the gym or group exercise classes (e.g. steps, bars, medicine balls, swiss balls and Bosu). Discover how to create fun, achievable and challenging circuit class that provide aerobic, anaerobic and resistance training. This session is also packed with interesting ideas for partner training.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Instructors will be exposed to basic kickboxing techniques.

• Instructors will experience both kickboxing combination and exercise training using different equipment in a circuit format.

• To take home various exercise combination in a circuit format for use in future class.

CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Power Kick Box Discover how to create challenging kickboxing workout by combining the intensity of interval training with the exciting boxing combination.

Kick, punch, jump and push; move your body in endless combinations.

Learn the principles of this training method to make your clients train harder and more satisfied. This session will also provide you with ideas to refresh your own style with combinations to utilize for your clients.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To explore basic techniques (including safety component) using focus mitts and gloves.

• Learn to use the interval training in kickboxing workout • To provide challenging workout combinations for use in the group fitness classes or personal training sessions.

CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • What is good posture?

• How does poor posture affect our health? Our wellbeing?

• Our performance at work?

• Simple and practical ways to correct posture problems for long term health and wellbeing.

• We don’t have to live with pain.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

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Nathan Quinn Exercise Scientist and expert in movement correction and behaviour change. Nathan ran his own rCompany specialising in conditioning programs for sports teams and corporate health testing. Currently the Education Manager for PTAcademy and Presenter with the Body Brain Performance Institute. Master trainer for TRX, ViPR and Effective Movement Training.

Volunteer for the John Herbert Education Fund in East Timor.

Boosting your body brain efficiency Exploring the research of diet exercise and stress management to boost not only physical performance but overall health.

Nigel Harris (PhD) Nigel has been integral to the education and training of more than 2000 fitness instructors and Personal Trainers over his 10+ years as a senior lecturer in exercise science at AUT University in Auckland. In addition, he has written and presented extensively in the international fitness and exercise science community, He continues to take and active role in the Personal Training of both athletes and the general public seeking to enhance their fitness. Nigel, in addition to his other roles, is currently the FitnessNZ Chair.

CATEGORY: Personal Training TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

Periodisation for personal trainers Periodisation is typically most associated with achieving peak condition for sporting performance. But what about your clients who just want to look and feel better long-term? How can periodisation be used effectively in order to enhance exercise prescription for noncompetitive training goals? A simple periodised plan customised to your client can improve client retention, enhance client motivation, and generally provide you with an additional professional service to help distinguish you as a professional personal trainer. After a brief review of the key principles of periodisation, take home from this session an example periodised plan that you can use in your practice.

Myofascial Lines Exploring the research of diet exercise and stress management to boost not only physical performance but overall health.

CATEGORY : Personal Training (exercise) Technical level: ** Prior experience required:*

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understanding of what movements boost brain power • Strategies to manage stress and build resilience.

• The psychology of eating.

Recovery options Recovery is a critical piece of the performance pie. If you train clients who work hard and would benefit from optimal recovery then this session is for you. Informed by research but designed to provide ‘take home’ practical applications, this lecture will outline the latest on recovery modalities including hot / cold water therapy, heat, and compression garments. Are they effective? How might they be used to enhance your clients’ ability to recover and perform, better and sooner?

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understanding of what movements boost brain power • Strategies to manage stress and build resilience.

• The psychology of eating.

CATEGORY:Personal Training TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

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Paul Taylor A former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer, Paul is an Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist, Neuroscientist and Research Professor at The University of San Francisco.

He is the Director of The Body-Brain Performance Institute, where he delivers Executive Performance and Leadership workshops to large multi-nationals such as SAP, Google, NAB and Accenture and in late 2010, opened Australia’s first Body-Brain Fitness gym, Acumotum. He is also Director of The Personal Training Academy, a Registered Training Organisation that delivers Fitness Education and recently co-launched a worldwide initiative, PTA Global. In 2010 Paul created and co-hosted the Channel ONE HD TV series, Body and Brain Overhaul. He is the creator of BioAge software that is used by many Australian gyms and appears regularly on The Biggest Loser series as a consultant. Paul is a widely published Author and National and International speaker for the Health & Fitness Industry and was recipient of the Australian Fitness Network’s 2010 Presenter of The Year award.

The Ghost in Your genes Have you got clients who blame their genes for their health? If you do, this session is not to be missed. Professor Paul Taylor will cover the fascinating new science of Epigenetics – genetic ‘switches’ in an individual that can be turned on and off in response to environmental behaviours. You will discover the lifestyle factors that activate these epigenetic changes and how these changes can have profound impacts on the health of future generations. Finally, Paul will reveal a scientifically backed roadmap to optimizing the epigenetic destiny of individuals and their offspring.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the difference between genetics and epigenetics • Understand the major epigenetic factors and how we can manipulate them to optimise the expression of our client’s genes CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium The New Frontier in Personal Training If you want to understand more about the primary driver behind eating behaviour, movement, mood, responses to stress, impulsiveness, motivation, addiction, emotional control and personality, then this session is not to be missed. Using results from his own research, Professor Paul Taylor will show how we as trainers can profoundly influence the most complex thing in the known universe to optimize the lives of our clients.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Gain an understanding of basic functional neuroscience • Gain practical insights into how we can improve brain function through exercise CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

Phillipa Batts & Dennis Grennell Phillipa: A background in nursing and a life-long commitment to health and well-being ultimately drew Phillipa into the fitness industry 10 years ago. Now working towards a Masters in Health Science, she has enthusiastically embraced her role as Operational Manager of the never2old Active Ageing Programme.

Dennis: Ten years ago as a sixty eight year old Dennis qualified as a fitness instructor at the AUT University and is a co-founder and Field Advisor of the never2old Active Ageing Programme. Dennis has competed at a number of Masters Games with success in a variety of events and has set a world best time in his age group for indoor rowing. At the 2010 New Zealand Fitness Awards Dennis received the 2010 Bella Fitness Mentor Award.

Active Ageing As the “baby boomer generation” moves into their elder years, many of them are looking for opportunities to remain fit and active and fully engaged in life. The award winning never2old Active Ageing Programme is a front runner in this area with 10 years experience in the delivery of exercise programming to older adults across the Auckland region. Come and hear about the specific issues facing this group and some effective strategies for recruiting, prescribing for and retaining this growing target population in your fitness centres.

CATEGORY: Personal Training TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Rachel Marks Rachel Marks has been working in the fitness industry for over 8.5 years starting her career in London and has been living in NZ for 4 and a half years. She owns and operates one of Wellington’s most successful mobile personal training companies: Fitness Trans4mations. She is a qualified NLP Practitioner, finalist in 2010 fitness industry awards and has been a fitness presenter on TV1’s Good Morning.

How to be an awesome mobile trainer The market is changing and more personal trainers are focussing their attention on the mobile market. However, many don’t possess the right skills and commitment to make it in this tough market. If you are frustrated with the gym environment and want to make a change this session will set you on the right path to success. Discover the world of the mobile trainer and open up an avenue of options for a successful career.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Key skills required to succeed as a mobile trainer • Guidelines to essential kit to carry in your car without breaking the bank • How to wow your clients and retain them for years CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium Venture into the mind of your clients NLP is fast becoming a crucial element in personal training as so many of our client issues are connected to their behaviour and habits.

Exercise and dietary advice alone is generally insufficient for most clients to make positive sustainable change. This session is based on NLP techniques and learning how to successfully establish an amazing relationship with your client to help them make transformational changes to their lives.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES: • How to help your clients motivate themselves for success • How to develop great rapport with your clients to keep them coming back for years CATEGORY: Personal Training TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Robert Parker (PhD) Robbie is an Exercise Physiologist with a research background in exercise and weight loss. He is Head of the Children’s Hospital Institute of Sports Medicine (CHISM), located at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney. Over the last 5 years Robbie has presented over 80 scientific papers at International Conventions throughout 10 countries, as well as presenting at numerous International Conventions around Australia.

Robbie is an independent Board Director of Fitness Australia Limited (FAL) and is Chairman of the Fitness Australia Professional Register Governance Committee (REPS Australia). In 2000 Robbie was awarded the Australian Fitness Network National Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to the Australian Fitness Industry. In 2008 he also received the Fitness NSW Outstanding Contributions to the Fitness Industry award.

Should training focus on the clients fitness or fatness In late 2010, the British Medical Journal debated the issue of whether health policy should focus on physical activity rather than obesity.

As a follow-up to this debate, this session will also look at the issue of whether physical activity programs should be focussed on a clients fitness rather than fatness. The session will include discussion on whether aerobic exercise and/or resistance training can influence some of the markers of inflammation (or “metaflammation”) (such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and Interleukin-6 (IL-6)) that is now clearly associated with obesity leading to the development of cardiovascular disease and Type 11 Diabetes. The session will also examine whether aerobic exercise and/or resistance training programs that are designed to improve fitness levels can also influence metabolism, abdominal adiposity and hormonal activity conducive to greater fat loss.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Participants will better understand programming skills for fitness vs fatness when working with obese/overweight clients CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium Exercise is Medicine: The emerging role of exercise medicine in children and adolescents There is strong evidence that demonstrates the positive health benefits of exercise/physical activity on the cardiovascular, metabolic and musculo-skeletal development of children and adolescents. Evidence is also emerging that shows that physical activity is also an important adjunct in the treatment of children and adolescents with a diverse range of chronic medical conditions. In this session, research outlining the importance of physical activity in healthy children as well as children with chronic conditions, will be discussed. The important role of exercise professionals in providing physical activity programs for children with these types of conditions will be discussed in this session particularly as more and more healthy children and those with chronic conditions commence Gym-based/PT run exercise programs.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Participants will understand the value of physical activity for normal children and adolescents as well as those chronic medical conditions.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

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Russell Graham Russell has been leading the PEPSA exercise classes since 1981. The programme has evolved to be the PEPSA SYSTEM of which he currently leads 9 classes weekly.in addition Russell also leads the cert in fitness programme at the CPIT. He works, trains and teaches by the rule of maximal results for the effort put in and will bring this to his session delivery.

A former fitness leader of the year his session will be both informative and entertaining Older Adults K.I.S.S Teaching seniors is both a rewarding and challenging experience. This practical workshop will help you keep the teaching of seniors simple.

Choreography, cueing, and technique instruction will be covered during this session.

Sandy Leo Sandy Leo is an International Fitness Presenter & Trainer who is passionate about empowering optimum performance and leadership in the wellness & fitness industry. A functional fitness and wellness coach, Sandy currently runs an exclusive private/semi-private GRAVITY training business and rehab clinic in Albany, NZ, applying CHEK principles and utilizing the GTS as a featured piece of equipment. Sandy, mother of three, has 29 years experience in the fitness industry. Not only was she a former Les Mills Presenter/Choreographer, she was also the instructor of 4 Body Training programmes as well as a Les Mills group fitness coordinator and program developer. Sandy’s clients include high status CEOs, executives, physios, athletes of all ages and Medical Doctors who have attributed total rehabilitation, post hip, shoulder and knee surgery alongside weight loss and general wellbeing, pain relief and energy levels from her unique approach to wellness.

Mix it up: Pilates fused with Chek® functional workout This Session will excite both Pilates Chekkies and PTS - we fuse the lot together in a workout all on Total Gym GTS LEARNING OUTCOMES: • How to fuse CHEK ideas with Pilates and PT concepts all on Total Gym GTS units CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium Perfect Physio & PT Relationship Murray Hing (Physio - Flexa Clinic) & Sandy Leo discuss how a perfect marriage can help between PT, physio & equipment. PTS & Physios will learn how to develop a high revenue business together LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Clear ideas of what part a physio and PT play with clientele and what equipment does and dosnt work and how to blend a business to work to create retention, rehabilitation and revenue CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Advanced PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium PTs Learn post rehab lumbar, knee, shoulder complexes PTs are shown a 3 step approach to post rehab of 3 major joint complexes applied on Total Gym GTS that promises to deliver new safe guidelines for working with the clients post surgery and injury LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Post Rehab skills and ability to apply on the Total Gym GTS Units

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium GRAVITY GROUP 15/30/60 Min full body workout Lets just get busy - Total gym Gravity gives you a 60 min full body workout that you can deliver in 15min 30min or 60 min sessions providing maximum revenue returns LEARNING OUTCOMES: • A basic overview of how Total Gym GRAVITY units work, and how to run exciting workouts delivering results and returns for both the trainer and gym and client CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Scott Krywulcyz Scott thrives on working with PT’s, Studios, Gym and Club Owners who want to develop themselves, their business and positively change the lives of more people in their local community. Referred to as “fitnessprenuers” Scott has a proven record and successful business models for those looking to diversify the flawed traditional model of swapping time for money. With so many opportunities in health and fitness style businesses “don’t wish life was easier, work on being better”. Scotts obsession is to have you working with purpose on what is important to you both in business and allowing you to enjoy life.

How to make money from seminars & retreats Do the math on this........30 people at $30 for a one hour seminar or 10 people at $1000 for a weekend retreat. As a business these are a great return for investment and personally highly rewarding in stepping up and positively changing more lives via education and awareness. Why dont more health and fitness style businesses do it?

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn how to develop, sell and run a successful seminar and retreat using a proven model designed for gyms, clubs, studios and PT’s who want to step up and into a leadership role within the community.

CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low The Business of Group Personal Training From indoors to outdoors, music or no music, Bootcamp style or for older populations from 3 to 50 people Group Fitness is on the increase and is a highly leveraged, low risk, massive return for those that understand the fundamentals of running their own business.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: You can expect to • Walk away with a proven business model for building your own group training to 100+ people • Have 10 strategies on how to get clients • How to tap into companies, teams and corporations • Why programs fail or prosper • How to earn $1500+ per week working less than 10 hours CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Sophie Mills Starting in the fitness industry 10yrs ago as a personal trainer, Sophie started NZs first Fitness Industry recruitment company before moving into Personal Training Education where she has been a shareholder and manager of NZ College of Fitness, opened her own gym/studio, worked with the YMCA and now works for the NZ Institute of Health & Fitness. Sophie has sat on the Board of FitnessNZ for 6 years and over that time has mentored hundreds of people into the fitness industry.

Sophie brings not only practical knowledge, but also 10yrs experience working in many areas of this field. She is committed to increasing the standard of professionalism in the fitness industry through helping employers recruit & develop the right people and training the right people in the first place. She is also behind Women in Fitness which is launching later this year. “It is not about being a superwoman, it is about inspiring through balance and belief” Women in Fitness Forum • Your role in the fitness industry ? Where do you fit ?

• What are your challenges , concerns being a women working in this area?

• What is your brand & how do you promote this to clients .

• What success have you had , Share this with others .

• How can you inspire women with fitness.

This will be a workshop where women can come along & share views , thoughts, ideas LEARNING OUTCOMES: An appreciation and understanding of how important they are as a role model and inspiration to women through fitness.

If they don’t already believe this, learn how they can and learn from other womens challenges, experiences and ideas CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Low PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Steve Barry Following a very successful career with Westpac in New Zealand in senior management roles in Corporate, Commercial Banking and Property Finance, Steve built a successful Multi Health Club business in Christchurch before merging with a similar business in Wellington.

These four highly successful Clubs were sold in November 2009 to another major NZ Club business.

In 2005 Steve established the New Zealand College of Fitness to meet the demand for Personal Trainers in NZ and this changed its name to Max with the opening of the Australian Colleges in December 2008.

This blend of Banking and Business experience has contributed strongly to Steve’s success 30 ways to increase your bottom line A session full of practical tips to grow your income, manage your expenses, reduce risk and make more profit. Some big, some small, some easy and some more challenging but all guaranteed to make a difference LEARNING OUTCOMES: • A “bucket full” of ideas to implement that are guaranteed to grow the bottom line if implemented.

CATEGORY: Business (including PT Business) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

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Steve Seth Steve Seth is a REPs registered, award-winning Fitness Professional who is passionate about empowering people of all abilities, ages and from all walks of life to improve their health, fitness and wellbeing in fun, effective ways. Steve has been leading group fitness classes for over 17 years and has held many roles in the fitness industry including: Exercise Consultant, Studio Coordinator, Fitness Club Manager and, most recently, Fitness Development Manager for YMCA Auckland supporting their 9 Y-Fitness clubs. Steve currently has his own business – UpBeat Fitness Solutions – providing training for fitness industry professionals, delivering numerous group fitness classes and continuing the search for fun ways to exercise. Steve discovered Drums Alive® in 2007 and has made it his mission to bring this amazing programme to New Zealand. Steve leads Drums Alive® sessions for kids’ holiday programmes, seniors fitness programmes and in gyms for those who want a fun alternative to traditional aerobics classes. In 2009 Steve became Australasia’s first (and so far only) Drums Alive® Master Trainer.

Drums Alive: We will rock you Forget American Idol and X-Factor - this session will truly unleash your inner ROCK STAR! Combining rhythm, movement and drumming with rockin’ music and rock star attitude ‘DRUMS ALIVE: We Will Rock You’ will give you a group fitness workout with a difference. Mind and body will be given a thorough workout as you not only feel the beat, you ARE the beat!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Participants will come away with an understanding of how rhythm, movement and drumming can be combined to create a fun and effective cardio workout for the body, but can challenge and improve the mind through its motor sensory stimulation - adding a whole new dimension to their classes. Participants will also come away feeling like ROCK STARS! CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low Drums Alive: Step/drum tone/drum Looking for a new ‘hook’ for your step and/or body conditioning classes - something that will excite/challenge your participants and set yours apart from other ‘run of the mill’ classes? Or just looking for something new and exciting that will enlighten, educate and inspire you? Join Steve as he leads two workouts - fusing drumming with step and with stability and strength training - demonstrating the positive benefits that bringing drumming and rhythm into your existsing classes will have. And it’s great fun!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: You will come away with new exciting ways to add effective variations (both choreographically and rhythmically) to all your classes (not just step and body conditioning) that are fun and mentally as well as physically challenging. Your participants will love you for it!

CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

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Strini Naidoo & Jason Vorster Strini and Jason are Co-owners of Shuriken Mixed Martial Arts. Both have over twenty years experience in Martial Arts as fighters and trainers, and hold advanced black belts. Jason was the South African kickboxing Champion. Strini and Jason have been Martial Arts instructors, personal trainers and group fitness instructors for over 10 years. Their workouts are exciting and effective and their energy is contagious.

MMA Everday: GrpEx This session will teach group fitness instructors how to use Martial Arts training in their classes. The focus will be on correct and safe technique and how to combine the moves to music in an exciting way.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Attendees will be learning new Martial Arts techniques and exercises and how to put these together to music. The presenters will demonstrate and assist correct technique during practice.

CATEGORY: Group Exercise TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low MMA Everday: PT This session will teach personal trainers and fitness instructors how to use Martial Arts training in their programmes. The focus will be on correct and safe technique. How to incorporate bag work and hold focus pads for clients will be demonstrated and practiced. This session promises to add variety and flair to PT programming, and keep your clients interested and working hard. Get on board one of the fastest growing exercise styles in the world.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Understanding of and ability to perform correct Martial Arts techniques, include Martial Arts exercises into programmes, and effectively hold focus pads for clients.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

Wendy Sweet Wendy Sweet is one of New Zealand’s leading experts in Personal Training having set up the first gym-based personal training in the 1990’s. In recognition of her longevity in the fitness industry she was awarded the FitnessNZ Outstanding Contribution to the Fitness Industry Award in 2009. Wendy is a Teaching Fellow at Waikato University and continues to consult to Trainers and Gym Owners. She is also commencing her PhD at Waikato Uni, exploring the experiences of personal training clients!

The psychology and physiology of weightloss - a session for Personal Trainers serious about helping their clients get “RESULTS” Assisting clients to lose weight is a huge challenge for new Trainers.

Join Wendy Sweet for this informative session, which looks at the true issues for Trainers in supporting their clients into long-term weight loss. Wendy will present some of her Master’s thesis which looked at how leading Personal Trainers in NZ go about supporting and coaching their clients to get the results they desire. Not to be missed!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Able to understand the real issues behind weight loss for fitness clients • Able to understand the common issues for behaviour change and how successful Trainers deal with these on a daily basis.

CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Low

William Sukala (PhD) A respected clinical exercise physiologist, Dr. Bill Sukala is an author, consultant and popular international presenter on fitness, nutrition, and medical exercise topics. He has delivered seminars on five continents around the world and thoroughly enjoys translating complicated science into simple, usable recommendations. The consummate health watchdog, he speaks out against health misinformation, recently receiving world-wide acclaim for his critical review of the Ab Circle Pro infomercial gadget. Bill brings over two decades of industry experience to his presentations and holds a PhD and MSc in Exercise Physiology and a BSc in Nutrition.

Blood Pressure - safely training your clients with hypertension Everything you wanted to know about blood pressure but were afraid to ask! Checking blood pressure is a simple skill, yet many personal trainers still rely on inaccurate blood pressure machines. In this combined lecture / practical session Dr. Bill translates the latest hypertension research into simple terms so you can walk away with the knowledge and skills to maximise safety for your hypertensive clients.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the underpinnings of blood pressure physiology • Understand safe and effective blood pressure taking techniques • Understand the practical meaning of measured values • Understand limitations of automated blood pressure machines CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium Diabesity Dilemma: The Global diabetes/obesity epidemic Diabesity is a modern term, which refers to the inextricable link between diabetes and obesity. Despite public health campaigns, we’re getting fatter and less healthy by the day. This session reviews the science behind diabesity in simple, understandable terms and puts this condition into perspective LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the physiology behind diabetes • Understand the physiology behind obesity • Understand the link between both conditions • Understand the exercise response and special safety considerations for exercise programming CATEGORY: Personal Training (exercise based) TECHNICAL LEVEL: Intermediate PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Medium

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Free Accommodation AUT Student Village APARTMENTS (located only a minutes walk from the conference!)

Two nights FREE accommodation is offered to all conference attendees who travel more than 75km to attend the event. Accommodation is booked on a first in first served basis, and is available for Friday 25th November 2011 (the night before the conference) and Saturday 26th November 2011 (the first night of the conference). The Sunday night can be purchased for only $75 if required. Please ensure you select the accommodation option while making your booking online, or completing the booking form.

All bedrooms are private and have their own lockable door, and contain a large single bed. Each apartment contains five/six bedrooms, one large living area, kitchen and two bathrooms. The living area includes seating and a modern kitchen (ideal for making meals). All apartments are of mixed gender and are non-smoking. Please bring your own towel and sheets, duvet or sleeping bag.

Not only is the accommodation new and modern, but also provides an excellent opportunity to network with other exercise and wellness professionals.

OUTSIDE APARTMENTS

PRIVATE BEDROOM

LOUNGE AREA (Shared between 5 bedrooms)

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WEIGHT?

Qualifications for the fitness industry For most fitness workers, certification is critical.

Our workplace based qualifications will give you and your team the confidence and skills to become a recognised professional in an industry which offers plenty of work flexibility and tons of opportunities.

Skills Active have qualifications to become: • A Group Fitness Instructor • A Gym Instructor or Personal Trainer • A Small Business Operator • A Gym or Fitness Manager.

All Skills Active fitness qualifications are recognised by REP’s for both initial registration and for on-going education (CEC points).

Jump onto our website, or speak to a Skills Active Learning Support Advisor for more information on how to be a heavy weight in the industry.

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skillsactive.org.nz 0508 4 SKILLS 0508 475 4557

GetNZ Active Booking Form Important: This form can also be completed online – www.getnzactive.co.nz Please complete this page for each attendee (feel free to photocopy this page).

Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Postal Address:_ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone number: (_____) __________________ Email address: ________________________________________________________ Facility or club you are based at: ___________________________________________ If a club is purchasing for Managers/Owners/Salespeople tick here

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GetNZ Active Conference

Bookings on or before 1 September 2011

Bookings after 1 September 2011

• REPs Registered Exercise Professional

$299

$350

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• FitnessNZ club manager / owner / sales person

$299

$350

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• All others

$499

$699

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SUBTOTAL

$ __________

Pre Conference Events: Friday 25th November:

Price for Conference Attendees

Price for Non Attendees

• VIPR Trainer Certification

$250

$300

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• The Power of Tools in our Industry

$225

$275

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• How to Go From Good to Great in Business in 2012

$97

$297

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• Inspire Master Trainer, Marketing & Movement

$199

$250

Fitness Industry Awards Dinner* *Special rate only available for conference attendees at time of booking

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$89 per person (max 2pp) n/a

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TOTAL INVESTMENT

Your Price

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Please tick if you are interested in the free accommodation available onsite.

Note: your conference registration will be confirmed regardless of whether accommodation is available or not. In either case we will notify you to advise of the outcome of your request (see previous page for information on the accommodation) Limited to 120 individuals in total.

Payment Options (please tick one) Please find enclosed a cheque for the total above Please charge my credit card (details below) I have put through a direct credit to your bank account, including my full name and city as references.

Bank account for payment: 12-3011-0086800-00 (Please direct credit funds as soon as you send the form to prevent delays in confirmation).

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Awards Ceremony Saturday 26th November 2011

Reserve your seat with your GetNZ Active conference booking only $89*

Special Awards (invite only) Skills Active FitnessNZ Outstanding Contribution to the Industry REPs Award * * Entrants in these categories must be registered with the NZ Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).

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* Maximum 2 people must be booked by October in conjunction with GetNZ Active conference attendance.