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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd November AUT North Shore Campus, Auckland Pre-Conference Workshops Friday 21st November

Recognised by REPs for 20 CPD Points:

Brought to you by:

• Earlybird Rates until 1 October • Group Exercise Only Special Offer • Two and Three day options

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3 EVENTS IN ONE: • 90+ sessions / 44 world class presenters and 14 new presenters jam packed into a two day conference • 9 Pre-conference events (including the 2 Business Summits), on Friday 21 November • Fitness Industry Awards (Saturday evening)

PLUS :

• Friday Evening Welcome Event (Friday 21st November, 5-7pm) • PT Breakfast (Sunday 23th November, 7.30am) • Gold Pass - Three days for one low price!

Recognised by REPs for 20 CPD Points:

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Message from Exercise New Zealand Welcome to the eighth year of delivering a world class national conference in New Zealand. We are proud to continue to bring you the very best, and latest in the science and business of exercise and fitness.

Following on from the success of 2013, we will be continuing with many of the changes from last year, as well as introducing several new elements into this years event.

Many of these have been based on feedback received from attendees, and presenters – collectively we have had over 7,000 pieces of feedback on 2013 alone!

The key changes for 2014 include: • New 2 part sessions with each part being stand alone (i.e. you can attend one or both) while also introducing more advanced concepts into Part 2.

• All general sessions are now all one hour. For topics that require a more in depth analysis, sessions carry over two time slots (these are clearly marked - in such cases you must attend both for the session to work).

• All new SUPER SESSIONS. These include the new REPs pre-screen guide, and also the FBT Exempt endorsement process operated by ExerciseNZ for PTs. For more information see page 8.

We will also be continuing elements introduced in the past, such as: • PT breakfast on Sunday morning • Welcome event on Friday night (5pm - 7pm) – meet and network with fellow attendees and presenters • Two and three day options (two days = FitEx, three days = FitEx + Pre-conference event) • Gold Pass now includes three day option PLUS PT breakfast

• Option of Group Exercise only sessions at a super low rate Nearby accommodation: We’re continuing with offering low cost accommodation options for those from out of town. This year we have secured a nearby holiday park (in walking distance) with a range of rooms, and bedding configurations (between 4 and 8 sharing in bunk or sharetwin style rooms - each with your own bed). This year all linen and bedding is provided, and it’s still only $39 per night.

World Class Presenters We’re determined to bring the very best presenters from around the globe (including Kiwis) to FitEx. In 2014 we have bought back many of your favorites including: - Wendy Sweet - Marietta Mehanni - Adam Floyd - Ian O’Dwyer - Kayla Duke

Once again we’ve listened to your feedback, and made a number of improvements to the way we have put together both the speaker line up, but also how you take part in FitEx.

- Sandy Leo

The ExerciseNZ team are excited with the speaker line up this year - truly world class, as well as the new initiatives such as the split sessions, and super sessions as explained earlier on this page. Most of all we are excited to reconnect with hundreds of passionate exercise professionals who one by one make so much difference to the health & wellness of those living in New Zealand.

In addition to these names, the following presenters are first timers at FitEx:

This year we have added in an extra bonus for FitEx attendees - the ability to bring a friend to the opening ceremony, and also to one session during the conference (limited numbers per session). That way friends that you know would benefit from attending FitEx, but have yet to experience it, can try it first hand with you. Details of how this works will be provided via email after booking.

- Lance Dalleck (USA)

Richard Beddie ExerciseNZ, CE

- Graham Richardson (Aust)

- Dave Liow - John Polley - Amanda Bracks

- Greg Sellar (UK) - Mark Davis (Aust) - Lisa Westlake (Aust) - Bronwyn Adams-Hooper (NZ) - Nardia Norman (Aust) - Angela Jenkins (Aust) - Katrina Cochraine (Aust) - Michelle Wright (Aust) - Jarrad Mckay (NZ) - Adam Storey, Dr (NZ) - Cliff Harvey (NZ) - Paul Bedford (UK)* - Sacha Coburn (NZ)* *Friday Business Summits

Bought to you by:

Supported by:

Recognised by:

Venue Partner:

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table of contents

Gold Pass....................................................................... 5 Pre-conference events............................................... 6-7 Super Sesions................................................................ 8 Included accommodation options............................... 8 Information A to Z........................................................ 9 Schedules (Saturday & Sunday).............................. 10-11

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Sessions: Business (Club) ............................................................. 12 Group Exercise ........................................................ 13-15 Business (PT) ........................................................... 15-17 Special Populations................................................. 17-19 Exercise Prescription................................................ 19-22 Nutrition / Fat loss .................................................. 22-23 Exercise Based Rehabilitiation ............................... 24-25 Fitness Industry Awards............................................... 26 FitEx Presenter profiles........................................... 27-31 Pre-conference Presenter profiles .............................. 31 Investment Options ..................................................... 32 Important information & build your own schedule... 35

FitEx Conference – the event for those working in the exercise & wellness industry Who should attend?

REPs Professional Development (CPD)

Great opportunity to network

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!

The conference is eligible for 20 CPD Points from REPs, pre-conference events earn additional CPD Points.

Bring business cards so you can share these with other trainers, presenters or any other 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!

Session times and breaks Sessions are 60 minutes in duration, with breaks between sessions of 15 minutes, longer for lunch. Saturday sessions finish earlier to allow those going to Fitness Industry Awards to attend. Some sessions may be in a Part I and Part II format (with Part II being of a higher level) or a continued session to give 2 hours, please refer to the schedule for details.

How the sessions work The conference is held over two days (22nd/ 23rd November), involving 90+ sessions! With up to nine sessions running at any given time - you are able to pick and choose your sessions on the day.

There are also a series of one day pre-conference workshops on Friday 21st November, which you need to book to attend. See pg 6 for more information.

Key additional events over the weekend Networking Event – Friday 21 November 5-7pm Meet fellow attendees, as well as FitEx presenters, in a relaxed social setting.

Nibbles and some drinks provided.

Fitness Industry Awards – Saturday 22 November from 6pm

Hungry on the day?

The Subway at AUT will be open, with a selection of food and drink. If you prefer you can bring your own food along.

If you have specific dietary needs Subway has gluten free, and vegetarian options. There are also shops within 2-3 minutes drive (10 minute brisk walk). Snacks will also be available in the product showcase area.

GOLD PASS 3 Days The best value way to access everything the conference has to offer.

For details on entering, and ticket options to attend the evening, see page 26.

PT Breakfast – Sunday 7.30-8.00am An interactive panel discussion for PTs. Explore everything from emerging trends in PTs businesses worldwide, through to the challenges of emerging exercise trends, and the implications on PT business models.

PT Council Meeting – Sunday Lunch break - AH214 Product Showcase - Saturday & Sunday The latest & greatest in products & services, for the exercise and wellness industry.

The GOLD PASS includes: Full access to the two day FitEx Conference Attendance at any one Pre-Conference event (you choose) The PT breakfast on Sunday Collectively the value of the GOLD PASS is almost $1100 but if you book early, and are REPs registered (or an ExerciseNZ member), then this can be accessed for as low as $599.

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Pre-Conference Workshops Friday 21st November Exercise for two – Presented by Lisa Westlake Date: Friday 21 November 2014 REPs CPD points: 5 See presenter profile page: 29

Nutrition Success Workshop Time: 9am – 5pm

In this session attendees will learn to: • • •

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Understand the physiological changes of pregnancy and early motherhood and their exercise implications Understand potential pregnancy related conditions and their exercise implications Develop a safe effective repertoire of exercises appropriate for pre and post natal women. Including modifications and progressions to suit women of various fitness levels, pregnancy stages and circumstances Safely and confidently be able to accommodate for pregnant women and new mums in both one on one or group exercise scenarios

Gymstick - Muscle – Presented by Marietta Mehanni Date: Friday 21 November 2014 Time: 9am – 5.30pm REPs CPD points: 5 See presenter profile page: 30 The Gymstick Muscle Instructor training will teach students how to lead safe, effective and exceptional classes utilizing the Gymstick, a versatile and unique fitness tool from Finland. Participants will learn the structure and design of the Gymstick Muscle programming, enabling them to assertively design and instruct strength training based classes with the Gymstick.

LEARNING OUTCOMES • Ability to clearly understand training concepts and how the Gymstick is used as an effective and versatile fitness tool to improve muscular condition, balance, core and joint stability, coordination and posture both in theory and in practice.

• To identify how to care for and safely use the Gymstick as well as modifications necessary for its use with individuals with special requirements.

• Instructors will fully comprehend the correct structure of a Gymstick Muscle class and will be able to demonstrate this structure when developing safe and effective programs utilizing the Trios method.

Instructors will become familiar with the Gymstick Online’s tools • that include music and Trios choreography. They will have access to iPads (or will bring their own) to have hands on experience on how to use it effectively.

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– Presented by Dr Nick Kimber Date: Friday 21 November 2014 REPs CPD points: 2 See presenter profile page: 30

Training Clients with Lower Back Pain Time: 1.30pm-4.30pm

In this session Nick will show you how to implement powerful eating strategies to boost energy, enhance health and transform body shape. Participants will also understand how to track progress with the NutriFit Programme, food shop effectively and optimise nutrition for exercise.

Rehabilitation to performance .. achieving the best results – Presented by Ian O’Dwyer Date: Friday 21 November 2014 REPs CPD points: 4 See presenter profile page: 28

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Time: 9.30am-3.30pm

In this session attendees will learn: • • • • • •

Advanced anatomy and functional anatomy of the lumbar spine Awareness of the classifications of LBP Postural assessment for clients with LBP Testing core stability Risk assessment for clients with LBP - to know when to refer Better knowledge of specific exercise prescription for clients with low risk LBP

Time: 9am-4.00pm

In this session attendees will learn: • • • •

– Presented by Adam Floyd Date: Friday 21 November 2014 REPs CPD points: 4 See presenter profile page: 27

The Fundamentals of Movement and how to appraise it The major complexes of the body and their roles Discover the locations that create most problems Strategies to free these locations and enhance their movement How to apply force in a successful and safe manner The fundamentals of successful performance Empowering the client to enhance their preparation

PRE-CONFERENCE INVESTMENT TABLE Full Day Attending FitEx $199 Not attending FitEx $299 Part Day Attending FitEx $149 Not attending FitEx $249

Stroops SFP course – Presented by David Norman Date: Friday 21 November 2014 REPs CPD points: 5 See presenter profile page: 27

Time: 9am-5pm

Upon completion of the course, trainers will be able to: • • • • • • • •

Identify strengths and weakness of the kinetic chain Break down performance into isolated planes of motion Become confident in utilizing and training with the SFP training system for individual and groups Minimize and maximize resistance Minimize and maximize tension on the core by applying resistance from distal to proximal Use progressive training that ranges from technical to performance, strength to cardio, and balance to explosiveness Set up training areas to train anyone, anywhere!

Understand and experience how to reinvigorate ‘bootcamp’ and ‘boxing’ class structures with various stroops products

Note if purchasing Gold Pass you save more!

See the inventment guide on page 32

GOLD PASS

Business Summits Friday 21st November Full day Business Summit for facility owners and managers Featuring world class presenters speaking on topics to take your business to the next level.

Key Topics / Presenters:

½ day Business Summit for Personal Trainers Featuring presenters with sessions that will help you take your PT Business to the next step.

Key Topics / Presenters: Ryan Hogan Pg31

Paul Bedford (Dr) Pg31 World Retention Guru, this year Paul undertook the research into New Zealand clubs retention rates.

CEO of Australian Fitness Network presenting 5 Simple Steps to creating a PT Sales System

Mike Hill Pg31

Carrie Kepple Pg31 Current Les Mills Club manager with a background in Sales Marketing and dealing with adversity to grow her club.

Net Promotor Score (NPS) how to use it and what it means, from the worlds expert in this area.

Nigel Champion Pg31 Tell your fitness story to grow your membership

Mike Hill Pg31 Earns 2.5 REPs CPD points

Sacha Coburn Pg31 (our keynote speaker) TIME:

9am - 12.30pm

Investment

TIME:

9am - 5pm Includes: morning / afternoon tea & lunch.

Earns 5 REPs CPD points

Investment Business Summit Business Summit Only

$299

For FitEx attendees

$199

Friday 21st November 12.30pm to 4.00pm

Attending FitEx - Single $69 Two (from same org.) $99 Not attending FitEx - Single $79 Two (from same org.) $130

REPs CPD points: 2.5

Net Promotor Score (NPS) how to use it and what it means, from the worlds expert in this area.

Effective communications.

Active Ageing Workshop

PT Business Summit PT Business Summit Only

$199

For FitEx attendees

$99

The workshop will combine both theoretical and practical presentations from experienced industry professionals to give leaders of older adults ideas and inspiration to take back to their classes, studios and facilities.

Topics will cover: nutrition, specific issues that affect seniors like dementia, arthritis, and continence issues, functional exercise, fitness assessment, and training opportunities as well as dynamic practical sessions.

To book: www.fitex.co.nz or go to www.fitex.co.nz/ageing for more information.

Book online now at www.fitex.co.nz

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Super Sessions

Accommodation Information Location: Auckland North Shore Motels and Holiday Park (approx. 1.2km from AUT) Discounted accommodation ($39 per night) is offered to all conference attendees who travel more than 75km to attend the event, and is provided on a first in first served basis.

Accommodation is available for the night of 21st November (the night of the pre-conference events, and the night before FitEx starts), Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd.

Accommodation is in a variety of room formats, varying from 4 to 8 people in one unit, with a maximum of four beds (or two bunk beds) in each room, or a dormitory style 14 bed room. Accommodation is clean and modern, all includes bedding (you only need to bring your own towels). Some rooms have complete shower and bathroom facilities, others have access to communal showers which are token operated (we will provide the tokens). As the accommodation is at a Holiday Park, it is open to the public also.

If you are coming as a group, please let us know and we will try to accommodate you together in a room/s.

For more details, please go to www.fitex.co.nz/accommodation

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s n o i s s Se ryone evehould! s end att Keynote - Sacha Coburn Sat 8.45-10.00 The Great Nutrition Debate Sat 10.15-11.15am SMEAEP (FBT Exempt product) & REPs pre-screen SMEAEP - Find out how to make your exercise product FBT exempt and tax deductible for your clients.

REPS Pre-Screen - Learn the ins and outs of using the newly developed REPs pre-screening form and guide.

Sun 10.00-11.00

Information A- Z Accommodation (other options)

Onsite gym - now free

Low price accommodation can be found at www.wotif.com, with hotel/motels from as low as $100 per room (up to 2 people).

Can’t go without your regular exercise fix? You can use the AUT gym located in AH block. Note: the gym hours are Friday 6am - 8pm, Saturday 7am to 5pm, Sunday 7am to 2pm but may be closed at times during those periods for exclusive use of a FitEx session.

Accommodation (provided by us) We are continuing on nearby low cost accommodation options for conference attendees who live 75km or more from the venue. Accommodation is available on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights @ $39/night/pers.

Airfares / Airlines The lowest price bookings can be found on: www.airnz.co.nz, www.grabaseat.co.nz or www.jetstar.com If you are booking online, deal direct with the airline as other websites charge additional booking fees.

BYO - Yoga mats Sessions will have some mats available, but are always in demand, to ensure you have a great experience and that you are comfortable while participating we suggest you bring your own mats.

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

Practical sessions Some sessions will require physical activity so don’t forget to pack clothes you can move about in. If you are unable (or choose not) to take part in any practical session you are still welcome to observe.

Shuttles from the airport: Shuttles operate 24 hours a day. They have a range of prices but are generally cheaper if there are 2 or more people going in the same direction. Supershuttle 0800 748 885 or 09 522 5100

Transportation:

Taxis: We do not recommend the use of taxis. It’s usually a expensive fare from the airport even on a day with no traffic. One of our presenters caught a taxi in the past and got a $200+ bill! Use taxis with extreme caution and try for a set rate if you can negotiate one with the driver.

Parking: There is parking available at the AUT. Please respect any signs indicating reserved spaces, disability spaces, and most importantly if you are parking in a PAY and DISPLAY area, please observe operating hours and pay the appropriate parking fee.

Public Transport from the airport: The airbus runs approximately every 15 mins and is $16 one way or $26 return. This runs to Queen St (a short walk from Britomart transport centre) where you can connect to the Northern Express (Britomart to Albany) Bus to Akoranga Station for $3.40 then walk via the bridge to the AUT Campus.

Onsite facilities Changing rooms include showers and allow you to change between active sessions and lectures. They are located in AH block.

Onsite food Subway sell a range of items that will meet most peoples dietary requirements. They also sell coffee and drinks.

There are numerous other food and coffee options within a few minutes drive from the conference. Full details of these (with maps) will be provided for all delegates.

Rental Cars: Use rate code “metro” when booking with Thrifty, they offer a metro car at $45 a day with no airport fee with 100km included per day.

This is a great offer, normally airport fees alone range from $20-$40 a day on top of the daily rental rates. www.vroomvroomvroom.co.nz lists all major providers prices.

We’re paperless (well almost): ExerciseNZ operate an online handouts library. You will be given 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. You will also receive an electronic pdf of other information you need to know about the conference and handy tips (including shuttle contact details, taxi numbers, local supermarkets, where to find food and coffee as well as all the information about the conference).

Included Accommodation Options This year we are continuing with the low cost nearby accommodation for those from out of town at $39/night. This year it is at a nearby (walkable) holiday park, as the AUT student village is unavailable. For more information see page 8, or visit www.fitex.co.nz/ accomodation

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Saturday Schedule GROUP EXERCISE AND SMALL GROUP TRAINING

8.45am to 10.00am

10.15am to 11.15am

CLUB BUSINESS

PT BUSINESS

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION

NUTRITION / FAT LOSS

EXERCISE REHABILITATION

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

KEYNOTE AND OPENING ADDRESS - Sacha Coburn Lisa Westlake: Strong and Stable

Kerry Johnson: BOSU vs Step HIIT

The new food guidelines - The great nutrition debate

★ BOSU Kat Henderson: Yoga Junkies

Greg Sellar: BOSU Crush it

11.30am to 12.30pm

Kayla Duke: Group Ex the heart of a successful fitness centre

Ish Cheyne: How to make profit from online activities

John Polley: Awesome outdoorsthe sequel

Fiona Cosgrove: The Science of habits

Nick Kimber: Should you supplement?

Dave Liow: What you don’t see WILL hurt your clients

Lisa Westlake: Kids Blitz

Angela Jenkins: Are hormones sabotaging your training

Mark Davis: Fascia 101be an animal

Jeffrey Willoughby: The weight loss pyramid understanding your hormones

Adam Floyd: Shoulder impingement in the gym

Sandy Leo: Intro to post rehab for PT Part I

Michelle Wright: Bridging the gap between women’s health physio & fitness

John Polley: Play for purpose, not circus

Jeffrey Willoughby: The weight loss pyramid understanding your hormones (continued)

Ian O’Dwyer: Corrective Exercise from traditional to progressive Part I

Sandy Leo: Intro to post rehab for PT Part II

John Pemberton: Elevate Triplanar 3 way circuit

Nick Kimber: Advanced Exercise Nutrition

★ BOSU L

1.30pm to 2.30pm

2.45pm to 3.45pm

Kat Henderson: Yoga Junkies (Continued)

Kayla Duke: Walk In pilates classes

Marietta Mehanni: Layer it and go

Amanda Bracks: The art of referrals

Greg Sellar: Surge Reactive Resistance Training

Ryan Hogan: Social Media 101 for the modern fitness business

★ SURGE 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Marietta Mehanni: Core Motion

Lisa Westlake: Roll up and unwind

Amanda Bracks: How to convert more leads to clients using what and when

U N C H

12.30pm to 1.30pm

Wendy Sweet: Successful PT Client Behavioural Change

Nardia Norman: Giving women what they want and need for fat loss Part I

Wendy Sweet: Successful PT Client Behavioural Change (continued)

Nardia Norman: Giving women what they want and need for fat loss Part II

Graham Richardson: If you don’t ask you don’t WIN

Fiona Cosgrove: First ask why

★GYMSTICK

Ian O’Dwyer: Corrective Exercise from traditional to progressive Part II

Dave Liow: Dear Ribcage, sorry we misunderstood you

Kerry Johnston: Pre/post natal exercise - bump, bosu, ball and bands

Michelle Wright: Whole body Vibration and the Pelvic Floor

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■ Boxed sessions run over two time slots. You should attend both.

▼ Triangle indicates two parts (part 2 more advanced). You may attend one or both.

Sunday Schedule GROUP EXERCISE AND SMALL GROUP TRAINING

8.45am to 9.45am

10.00am to 11.00am

Kayla Duke: Dancing the step way

Greg Sellar: F.I.T

CLUB BUSINESS

PT BUSINESS

Justin Tamsett: Your team’s success starts at the interview

Bronwyn AdamsHooper: Taking on Adventure Health

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TOTAL GYM UNIT Kayla Duke: Pilates & Ballet

Marietta Mehanni: Partner Up

Kat Henderson: Spinning around

Lisa Westlake: Below the Belt

11.15am to 12.15pm

1.15pm to 2.15pm

Greg Sellar: 3D Extreme

Mark Davis: Tweaking resistance and movement based work to get the most out of fascia

Jarrad McKay: Why are staff such a challenge

Michelle Wright: Building the tribe, keeping your culture

John Polley: Intensity without impact

U N C H

2.30pm to 3.30pm

3.45pm to 4.45pm

Kelly Pender: Running an amazing race for fun and fitness

Marietta Mehanni: Revitalise your choreography

Julianne Taylor: How to successfully implement a paleo diet

EXERCISE REHABILITATION Adam Floyd: Training clients with lower back pain Part I

Suzanne Cox: Advanced Programme Design

SPECIAL POPULATIONS Katrina Cochraine: Womens Business - Training Female Clients

Ryan Hogan: 5 simple steps to creating a PT Sales System

Julz Darroch: Grumpy old women (and men)

Julz Darroch: What if the customer is not always right?

Katrina Cochraine: Grow your business with Small Group Training

David Norman: HIIT Groups with Stroops (continued)

Bronwyn AdamsHooper: The power of your story

Adam Storey: Olympic Weightlifting- Clean & Jerk progressions

Graham Richardson: Enhancing the leader within you

Mike McGuigan: Testing and training of muscular power Part I

Nigel Harris & Lance Dalleck: How to use the REPs prescreen to be a truly world class professional

Adam Floyd: Training clients with lower back pain Part II

Angela Jenkins: Prac. ways to assess and prog. for stress & hormone imbalance

Wendy Sweet: Health Hormone & Happiness Midlife women

12.15pm to 1.15pm

David Norman: HIIT Groups with Stroops

★ STROOPS

★BOSU Kayla Duke: Balance with the board

John Polley: Human Atlaswhere your body wants force to travel Part I

NUTRITION / FAT LOSS

SMEAP and REPs Prescreen

L Marietta Mehanni: Get your bounce on

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION

Mike McGuigan: Testing and training of muscular power Advanced concepts Part II

Cliff Harvey: Carb appropriate nutrition - how you can benefit from lower carb diet

Ian O’Dwyer: Isolation Vs Integration which is effective

Lance Dalleck: High-intensity Interval Training for Clinical Populations

John Pemberton: Hyperactive Core

Jeff Willoughby: Programme design for weightloss

Dave Liow: Creating a functional movement platform

Adam Storey: Olympic Weight lifting Snatch related progressions

Cliff Harvey: Low carb, high fat in practice design for weight

Adam Floyd: Clients with OA knees - where do I start

Lance Dalleck: How Common Medications May Affect Your Clients’ Exercise Programs

Wendy Sweet: Health Hormone & Happiness Midlife women (continued)

Suzanne Cox: Training the overweight Client Part I

★ STROOPS John Polley: Human Atlaswhere your body wants force to travel Part II

Suzanne Cox: Training the overweight Client Part II

★ SESSION IS BASED AROUND THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR EQUIPMENT

■ Boxed sessions run over two time slots. You should attend both.

▼ Triangle indicates two parts (part 2 more advanced). You may attend one or both.

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Business (Club) All sessions are listed twice, once by session topic with full information, and also beneath the presenter’s profile (with a reference back to this section)

How to convert more leads into clients using what & when Amanda Bracks Pg 27

Saturday 4.00-5.00pm Want to know how to get more people motivated enough to make the decision to commit to an exercise program? It’s all about asking the right questions and getting the person to make a commitment stepping them through the process on the stages of change model.

What if the customer isn’t always right?

Julz Darroch Pg 29

Sunday 2.30-3.30pm We don’t always get it right in our businesses, and sometimes we have to deal with negative feedback because of it. In this session you will learn some effective ways to deal with complaints, criticism and feedback when you or your business have made a member or client unhappy. Sometimes clients come to us with an issue that is not our businesses fault, we’ll also learn how to effectively turn these situations into a win.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • How to communicate with your customer on a deeper level • How to determine what they are trying to avoid from starting a health and fitness program • The stages of change model and how to step your prospect through to action • How to make the buying process easy for both you and the prospect • How to get more sales converted on the day

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Communicate to diffuse a negative situation • Turn a complaint into an opportunity • Use negative feedback constructively • Face criticism head on

Graham Richardson Pg 28

Level: Intermediate

Why are staff such a challenge?

SPONSORED BY: FitNation NZ Sunday 3.45-4.45pm This presentation will highlight the key leadership principles and allow you to evaluate your current level of influence. You will be given tools that you can use to increase your leadership ability.

After the session you will walk away with a personally developed action plan to assist you to grow as a leader, increase your influence and increase your business productivity.

Social media 101 for the modern fitness business

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Leadership knowlege and skills

The art of referrals

Enhancing the leader within you

Level: Low

Prior knowledge: Low

Group Exercise, the heart of a successful fitness centre Kayla Duke Pg 29

Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm Group exercise has the variety and appeal to draw far more into your business than class participants. In this session Kayla will describe practical and proven ideas for using the group exercise program to boost membership sales, personal training numbers, and bring in extra profits all by itself. Get your creative juices flowing and make your company shine!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Take home practical and proven ideas how Group Exercise can boost membership sales, personal training numbers and bring in extra revenue all on its own Level: Low

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Prior knowledge: Low

Prior knowledge: Medium

Ryan Hogan Pg 30 SPONSORED BY: Australian Fitness Network Saturday 2.45-3.45pm See information on this session on page 16

Amanda Bracks Pg 27

Saturday 1.30-2.30pm Referrals are the driving force behind any fitness business growth.

Then why do we feel awkward asking for them? It’s just about learning a proven process of how to ask to gain success from this lead generation channel LEARNING OUTCOMES: • What the benefit is to your clients and members?

• How referrals impact retention?

• When the right time is to ask for referrals?

• What are the right locations to ask for referrals?

• What the difference is between word of mouth and referrals?

• Why to ask for referrals?

• How to ask successfully for a referral • Proven referral promotions Level: Intermediate

Prior knowledge: Medium

Level: Intermediate

Prior knowledge: Medium

Jarrad McKay Pg 28

Sunday 11.15-12.15pm In this session we will look at the challenge staff represent. They are often the toughest part of running a business and the source of many a sleepless night for managers. We will look at why people act the way they do and some ideas for getting the team culture you want and how to effectively turn these situations into a win.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • What motivates people at work?

• How are teams formed and maintained?

• Do you have the culture you want? If not why not?

• Conflict management at work.

Level: Low

Prior knowledge: Low

Your teams success starts at the interview Justin Tamsett Pg 29

Sunday 8.45-9.45am Many believe your people are your greatest asset. For a great business, you need to have the right people in the right seats in your business. Learn an extensive interview process that will increase your chance of employing the right people. You will receive the complete process, including application forms, interview questions and an interview format. Remember, where the ‘right’ applicants are successful, it will help to establish the culture of your organisation. This session is critical for anyone who employs people.

Level: Low

Prior knowledge: Low

Group Exercise & Small Group Training All sessions are listed twice, once by session topic with full information, and also beneath the presenter’s profile (with a reference back to this section)

Below the belt

Core motion

Sunday 11.15-12.15pm Tummy hips and thighs re-invented and revamped! Kick start your heart rate, metabolism and CV fitness and hone in on lower body muscles with straight, strong moves on the step that incorporate strength, core, balance and control. By exploring slightly different options on right versus left you will walk away with not one class plan but two! An old theme with a modern approach that will fill your class, just as it did in the 80s!

Saturday 4.00-5.00pm Is core work supposed to be static or moving? Our biggest challenges in the fitness industry is getting people to move and move often. This session will demonstrate how movement with the Gymstick will encourage greater core activation than conventional core exercises performed statically.

Lisa Westlake Pg 29

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Explore the concept of high energy low impact, choreograph free moves on the step that effectively unite CV fitness and thigh and butt conditioning to the max.

• Experience safe effective swiss ball conditioning moves for abs, back, thighs and butt.

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

3D Extreme

Greg Sellar Pg 28 Sunday 1.15-2.15pm 3D XTREME™ powered by BOSU, is a completely unique, 50-minute, high-intensity, team-oriented workout that combines functional, integrated total body training with explosive calorie-blasting cardio and interactive team challenges to get XTREME results in the minimum amount of time. The exercises will challenge you, the pace will drive you, and the team energy will inspire you!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Learn how to ramp up your Small Group Training with this XTREME protocol. Your BOSU Sessions Training will not be the same!

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

Balance with the board Kayla Duke Pg 29

Sunday 2.30-3.30pm Learn new conditioning exercises and freshen old ones utilizing the step board. Balance on, beside and under your step board to make your next conditioning class one to be remembered. This master class will get your full body working and inspire ideas for ongoing practice, as well as introducing innovative ways to use the step board as a conditioning tool.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn how to use the step board for great body conditioning.

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Bosu crush it

Greg Sellar Pg 28 Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm BOSU Crush It is for you, your clients and your athletes, and it will test your strength, weaknesses and your limits! Compete against yourself and rate your athletic skill in the areas of balance, agility, core, cardio and strength. After each measurable challenge, learn drills to improve your athletic ability in that area of fitness. Are you ready to take your fitness to the next level?

Marietta Mehanni Pg 30

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Identifying classic core exercises and potential technical issues • Demonstrate how to use the Gymstick using both upper and lower body encourage a core activation that is appropriate to the effort applied within the exercise.

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

Dancing the step way Kayla Duke Pg 29

Sunday 8.45-9.45am Step classes are fun and dance is too, so why not combine them together. Let Kayla show you how to inject a little dance into your next step class. With a ball-change here and a grand jeté there, it may sound like you need experience, but with the help of the step board as a security blanket any step instructor can be dancing the step way.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Be able to inject dance elements into your step class

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn how the challenges and drills can be integrated into goal specific workouts for all fitness levels.

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Greg Sellar Pg 28

Bosu vs step HIIT dance off Kerry Johnson Pg 29

Saturday 10.15-11.15am This fast paced, high energy session will send your heart rate soaring. A musical journey of classic step aerobics with bounce, High Intensity Cardio Sports drills and Tabata style formats. Get your creative juices flowing – break a sweat – this session will fill your toolbox to overflowing with new ideas and cardio drills that your clients will love to hate! Whether you are a group fitness trainer, bootcamp instructor or personal trainer this session has something for you! Using a step and a BOSU – lets see what we can do!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn how the challenges and drills can be integrated into goal specific workouts for all fitness levels.

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

F.I.T

Sunday 8.45-9.45am Functional. Inclined. Training. Using the Total Gym and ELEVATE Incline Plane Bodyweight Training systems as its foundation, F.I.T blends strength work, agility ladder, cardio drills and small equipment functional training. Challenges include repetition pyramids, Tabata and time trials, providing fat loss, increased metabolism and muscular endurance.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn how to create, unique exciting and fresh new ways to offer Small Group Training, that keep members coming back for more.

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

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Group Exercise / Small Group Training continued Get your bounce on

Marietta Mehanni Pg 30 Sunday 1.15-2.15pm What...use a Swiss Ball for cardio? If you have or haven’t bounced on a ball this session is a not to be missed. Fun, energetic and somewhat exhilarating, you will perform exercises you may have done before or completely under estimated their effectiveness.

Literally bounce outside your comfort zone to discover a new way to engage core and improve balance whilst gaining a great cardiovascular workout.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Demonstrate two different ways to use the swiss ball for cardiovascular exercises • Demonstrate how cardiovascular exercise can incorporate dynamic balance when using a swiss ball • Demonstrate how effective this type of training is for people who have poor mobility and have lower limb challenges Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Layer it and go step

Marietta Mehanni Pg 30

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • How to use band resistance effectively and some research relevant to how using bands can increase strength, endurance, balance and coordination.

• Demonstrate partner work using the bands in upright, seated, supine and prone positions Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Pilates and ballet Kayla Duke Pg 29

Sunday 10.00-11.00am Immerse yourself in perfectly mixed sequences of ballet and Pilates. For many years Pilates exercises have been strengthening ballet dancers and conditioning their bodies; helping them to achieve amazing feats. Now it is your turn to try! Gain greater alignment, stronger poise and loads of exercise combinations to take back to your Pilates studio, gym facility or even ballet centre with presenter Kayla Duke, former ballet dancer, current teacher of ballet for the gym, and Pilates master trainer. You are sure to learn and benefit from Kayla’s fresh approach, backed up by years of experience in both fields.

Saturday 1.30-2.30pm Layering is one of the most effective tools an instructor can use to modify, and intensify choreography. Marietta will demonstrate in a master class creative layering ideas to suit any class level. This will be a valuable opportunity for instructors to see how choreography can be effectively taught without interrupting class flow or intensity. A must for any instructor who struggles to get to “the end product”.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Through this master class you will learn how to inject ballet movement and positions into your everyday Pilates class to create a new feel and challenge for your participants.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Knowledge of what layering is • Demonstrate how layering can be used to effectively change a basic move to increase intensity and complexity • 3 blocks of choreography that will demonstrate effective learning curves, with base moves • Use methods of layering, add on and link methods to achieve the final routine

Sandy Leo Pg 30

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

Partner up

Marietta Mehanni Pg 30 Sunday 10.00-11.00am Working with a partner enhances motivation, performance and encourages interaction which is vital for adherence and commitment to a program. Light and portable, resistance bands offer the opportunity to create exercises that combine strength, endurance, balance and coordination. Find out how a simple band can inject fun, intensity and variety into any group or personal training session that can be adapted to any age group or physical ability.

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Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Pilates mat explosion - exciting extras Sunday 3.45-4.45pm How to change your class each and every time using the core of Pilates exercises mixed with small aparatus pilates balls and bands - intertwining Chek philiosphy and corrections with your verbal repetroire and cueing taking your Pilates mat class out to each and every individual from 15 to 70. Changing postures and lifes and teaching the core like no other pilates instructor has been trained - the essentials and tools to get your message to every participant.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Knowing your class and participants needs • Understanding the essential tools to do Pilates and remove pain from participants who are deconditioned i.e. variations and using your tools to assist or resist • Pilates classes that always change • How to structure your class to give a tri plane movement explosion of fun and challanges with all participants catered for Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Revitalize your Choreography Marietta Mehanni Pg 30

Sunday 3.45-4.45pm Remember step touch, side tap and knee lifts? Great moves like these have been the standard group fitness moves for years. So now it is time to dust them off and give them a new coat of paint to make them fresh, shiny and new again. Rhythm, direction and other effective transformation tools will be used in this interactive workshop where you create and share the inspiration that you can take straight home.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Review of standard group fitness moves and in what way that instructors are currently using them • Implement different layering tools to change the original move to a new moves • Learn how each of the changes can be taught to a class Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

Roll up to unwind Lisa Westlake Pg 29

Saturday 4.00-5.00pm Experience the perfect union of movement, mobility, flexibility and relaxation, on the fitball, to relax and release your body and mind, and acknowledge the importance of these “unsung heroes” in health and fitness. Whether to develop sensational new stretching, mobilising and relaxation ideas for your work, or simply to “let go” after a busy convention day , ……..you deserve to “Roll Up To Unwind”.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Experience a range of flowing movement sequences and stretches on the ball to relax and release • Experience a range of relaxation techniques that can be used at the end of classes • Relax and unwind after a busy convention day whilst gaining a range of ideas that can be used as a whole class or just a few minutes at the end of a workout.

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Business (PT) Running an amazing race

Surge reactive resistence training

Sunday 2.30-3.30pm Running an amazing race team challenge for our clients to help them achieve their fitness goals and enhance team spirit, unity and motivation while having a blast. Ideas, sharing, collaboration and brainstorming with an underlying philosophy of being limited by safety and imagination!

Saturday 2.45-3.45pm From the people that brought you the BOSU® Balance Trainer, meet Surge™, a water-filled tool that imposes top-down instability the way it happens in life. Imagine a firefighter holding a surging hose, a parent holding a wiggling toddler, or an MMA fighter breaking a hold. The Surge™ harnesses the physics of quickly-changing fluid dynamics to replicate unstable demands on the body and creates incredible think-react muscle actions.

Kelly Pender Pg 29

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Amazing race structures, strategies of challenges when working with a cross section of fitness levels, weird and whacky ideas, sharing good practice with other trainers, thinking outside the box and using our environment as our most effective tool.

Greg Sellar Pg 28

All sessions are listed twice, once by session topic with full information, and also beneath the presenter’s profile (with a reference back to this section)

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Learn techniques, methods and overload principles to orchestrate reactive stability exercises that challenge your fittest clients.

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Spinning around

Walk in pilates classes

Sunday 11.15am-12.15pm Music and motivation are key to a memorable spin class.

Selecting the right music for your market is the base, adding the right moves that just ‘fit’ and using a variety of motivation techniques are the flourish that set you apart from the bunch.

Kayla Duke Pg 29

Ryan Hogan Pg 30 SPONSORED BY: Australian Fitness Network

Saturday 2.45-3.45pm The popularity of Pilates has led to a profusion of “walk-in” Pilates classes in fitness centres. These are a far cry from the traditional Pilates studio, where small groups receive precise, indepth instruction over a course of weeks or months. How do you cater for first timers and regulars in the one session with as many as 60 participants? Let Kayla take you through this process that she knows so well from teaching mass walk-in Pilates classes on a daily bases. This full blast master class will give you the tools to get every participant feeling a sense of achievement no matter how large the group or how varied their experience.

Sunday 1.15-2.15pm Calling all PTs! Does the thought of acquiring leads and organising your business baffle or even scare you? Then this is the session for YOU! In this interactive workshop, Ryan will lay out a simple - 5 step process for you to create a sales management system for your PT business that will maximise your time, earn you more money and make sure you can spend more time doing what you want: training your clients! This workshop is invaluable for any trainer be it new or experienced, who would like to have more control over the time spent in admin tasks.

Kat Henderson Pg 29

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Choreography ideas to take home and use instantly • Motivation checklist for spin • Music interpretation and how to choreograph a track and plan a class Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Strong and stable Lisa Westlake Pg 29

Saturday 10.15-11.15am Get on the ball to condition your body inside and out. Lisa will build on the basic fitball exercises to add fresh variety and benefit to your classes or one-on-one ball programming, through a series of innovative exercises that unite strength, balance and core stability. Emphasis is on form, teaching cues, and identifying appropriate modifications and progressions to benefit clients of all levels while getting them stronger on the ball.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Revision of most effective fitball basic exercises • Knowledge and experience of fitball variations to the basics • Increased repertoire of fitball / swiss ball exercises • A sound knowledge of teaching techniques, important cues relating to each exercise and safe and appropriate modifications and progressions Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Through this master class you will learn how to layer pilates sequences so it is easy for any participant to choose the level that is best for them.

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Yoga junkies

Kat Henderson Pg 29 Saturday 11.30-12.30 CONTINUED 1.30-2.30pm Teaching a mind-body class can be intimidating, but anyone with sound group fitness instruction skills can competently deliver a great experience if you know the key concepts and building blocks. Feel confident in delivering a yoga inspired session to your fitness centre clients that they will leave craving for more. No yoga experience required, postures will be strong and simple. All that’s required is an open mind and the courage to try something new!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Key concepts and building blocks to deliver a yoga inspired mind-body experience • Compare and contrast key skills from group fitness teaching to mind-body teaching • Take home sequencing to inspire and challenge your members Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

5 simple tips to creating a PT sales system

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Building the tribe, keeping your culture Michelle Wright Pg 30

Sunday 11.15am-12.15pm “Culture is what is delivered every day in your performance... it’s rare to have business strategy and culture aligned by when they are matched, that’s when magic happens.” (Michael Henderson of Cultures at work). Identifying your tribe (clients and staff) and working with them in the context of your company culture is a sure way to find loyalty and build your brand. So how do you do it? Creating magic in your business maybe easier (and cheaper) than you think!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Develop a clear understanding of your ideal client • Develop a culture that keeps your staff motivated • Understand the relationship between company culture and your business strategy Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

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PT Business continued Grow your business with small group training

How to make profit from online activities

Sunday 2.30-3.30pm Group Training not only provides your clients with variety, it also allows you to enhance and retain your client base through creative programming and delivery skills. Katrina reveals the physiological and psychological benefits to clients of incorporating small and large group training sessions into your business, and provides the tools to implement the systems that will ensure client retention, business growth and increased profits.

Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm How to make money outside of sweaty sessions, by producing, eBooks, audios, video content and online courses.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the benefits of small group PT sessions for your clients • Understand the physiological and psychological benefits of group training compared to individual training • How to develop and maintain Client retainment • Implement Group screening options before training commences • Benefits of small groups for the growth and development of your business • Implement effective programming catering for all levels and abilities at the same time • Understanding regressions and progressions for all levels and abilities

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Katrina Cochrane Pg 29

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Grumpy old women (and men) Julz Darroch Pg 29

Sunday 1.15-2.15pm Their kids are grown, they have a great job and income and are wanting to invest in their health and fitness. So why are you scared of them? This session is aimed at those who are looking at bridging the generation or gender gap to more effectively communicate and work with middle aged professionals.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • What style of communication works best • Personality traits and how to deal with them • What middle-aged folks are looking for in a trainer Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

Ish Cheyne Pg 28

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • How to make an EBook • How to make audio/video content • How to produce online courses

If you don’t ask you don’t WIN Graham Richardson Pg 28 SPONSORED BY: Fitnation NZ

Saturday 4.00-5.00pm The major difference between successful and unsuccessful sales people is that successful sales people are willing to ask for what they want. This session will give you the framework to allow you to ask for what you want. You will learn how to develop rapport and ask needs based questions. You will understand the power of story telling and how to incorporate that in your business. Finally, the most common objections will be highlighted and you will be given the tools to overcome them LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Developing Rapport • Establishing Needs • Asking for the business • Overcoming Objections Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Social Media 101 for the modern fitness business Ryan Hogan Pg 30 SPONSORED BY: Australian Fitness Network

Saturday 2.45-3.45pm The world of social media for a fitness professional can be about as confusing and overwhelming as a gym is for an overweight newcomer! In this practical, no nonsense session Ryan will explain the ins and outs of the key social media platforms and how your small business can (and should) be utilising them to your benefit.

Session is targeted for PT’s, small biz owners and even group exercise instructors who would like to exploit the medium.

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

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Successful PT client behavioural change

Wendy Sweet Pg 31 Part I Saturday 1.30-2.30pm Part II Saturday 2.45-3.45pm

Understand how PTs can effect behavioural change on their clients.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Part I • Understanding lifestyle behaviour change in the fitness industry & why we differ from other ‘change-industries’ Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low Part II • Weight loss coach: lessons learnt from leading trainers - based on research from Wendy’s Masters research.

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Taking on adventure health Bronwyn Adams-Hooper Pg 27

Sunday 8.45-9.45am Adventure Health is the new buzz word in the fitness industry. It is about creating an outdoor physical and psychological experience, which begins with an exciting adventure goal and ends with with a life changing adventure experience. You will learn what an Adventure Health program is and how to use Adventure Health goals to inspire your clients to change their lives.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • How you can use events to grow your business • How you can create an adventurous culture • How you can use your passion for the outdoors to drive your business • What goals are suitable for what level of client.

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Special Populations The power of your story

Bronwyn Adams-Hooper Pg 27 Sunday 3.45-4.45pm We each come into this industry with a history whether it be as an elite athlete, a passionate weekend warrior, or a mum on a crusade to help others. We all have a story which is individual to us. This session will help you give structure to your story and the power it has to not only build your business but inspire your clients to greater success.

All sessions are listed twice, once by session topic with full information, and also beneath the presenter’s profile (with a reference back to this section)

Are hormones sabotaging your training Angela Jenkins Pg 27

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • This session will help you understand how you can use your story to build a connection with your clients that will inspire them to greater levels of adherence and fantastic results.

• You will walk out with a greater knowledge of how human connection is the most powerful tool you have to grow your client base.

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Medium

Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm Have you ever had two clients on the same exercise and nutrition programme – one gets great results, while the other goes backwards? What are we missing? It’s easy to see what’s happening on the outside, but what’s happening on the inside?

Angela will show you the underlying cause of hormonal imbalance that can sabotage your hard fought training sessions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand role of hormones in stress response and impact on body • Estrogen dominance – why so prevalent? Impact on males and females?

• Understand key causes of hormonal balance and techniques for programming • Learn about some hidden stressors like food sensitivities and their impact on the body

Health hormones & happiness - midlife women Wendy Sweet Pg 31

Sunday 11.15am-12.15pm CONTINUED 1.15-2.15pm Female Baby-boomers (those over 50 years of age), are emerging as dominant consumers of fitness services especially with regard to the hiring of Personal Trainers. The importance of the Baby-boomer cohort of women who are currently in their fifties, to future health promotion and health economics cannot be understated. Join, award-winning presenter, Wendy Sweet as she draws on her PhD studies and navigates you through the issues that matter for midlife women and turn this demographic, into your most successful client market!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To understand why this demographic matters in New Zealand.

• To understand the health implications of menopause and what you can do to support mid-life women.

• To understand the practical strategies you can implement in supporting mid-life Baby-boomer women to renewed health and vitality.

Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Medium

HIIT for clinical populations Lance Dalleck Pg 29

Saturday 1.30-2.30pm Building your relationships with your local women’s health physiotherapists (and other allied health professionals) has many benefits for your clients and your practice. But the gap between what a client does with a physiotherapist and rejoining a traditional fitness option, can be huge. How do we ensure our clients get the work out they desire, but safely?

Sunday 1.15-2.15pm High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves alternating brief bouts of higher-intensity sessions with either rest or lower-intensity workloads throughout an exercise routine. HIIT has traditionally been used to train athletes requiring high levels of both aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Recently, numerous randomized, controlled studies have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of HIIT in clinical populations (Munk et al., 2009; Nilsson, Westheim and Risberg, 2008). Interestingly, results from these trials also demonstrate that HIIT can induce significantly greater improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness and other physiological parameters when compared to moderate-intensity, continuous training, which is traditionally prescribed for clinical populations (Cornish, Broadbent and Cheema, 2011). Such findings are important for many reasons, and this presentation provides fitness professionals with a detailed guide for designing and implementing HIIT programs for clients with common clinical conditions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • How to build relationships with allied health professionals to boost professional standing • Strategies to bridge the gap between women’s health physiotherapy and fitness for clients

LEARNING OUTCOMES • Understand the scientific evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of HIIT for common clinical populations.

• Learn how to design, implement, and evaluate high-intensity interval training programmes for common clinical populations.

Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Low

Bridging the gap between womens health physios & fitness Michelle Wright Pg 30

Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Low

Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Low

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Special Populations continued How common medications may effect your clients training

Practical ways to assess and programme for stress & hormone imbalance

Sunday 3.45-4.45pm Thousands of New Zealanders currently take prescribed medications in an effort to manage various chronic diseases. It is paramount for fitness professionals to gain a better understanding of the effects these common medications can have on the exercise response.

This presentation will provide a basic understanding of 5 common medications clients may be taking, how they affect exercise, and modifications required to the exercise programme.

Sunday 11.15am-12.15pm This lecture will show you simple protocols you can use with clients to assess blood sugar control and metabolism. We will also cover the phases of adrenal fatigue and how to program to aid recovery.

This lecture will show you a range of case studies to show you how to put together practical programmes to address stress and hormonal imbalance

Lance Dalleck Pg 29

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • How certain medications may affect their clients’ ability to exercise both safely and effectively.

• Common interactions between medications and the exercise response, and the key modifications required in the exercise programme.

Angela Jenkins Pg 27

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Practical tools to assess stress, hormonal balance, blood sugar control and metabolism • Understand the phases of adrenal fatigue • How to program for stress, hormonal balance and adrenal fatigue Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Low

Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Medium

Kids Blitz

Lisa Westlake Pg 29 Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm Join Lisa for an action packed, fun filled array of games and activities that will have you and your kids classes energised, moving, grooving and laughing all the way to fitness. Lisa will discuss the important psychological and physiological requirements for healthy child development and then share fun filled ways to enhance children’s fitness, agility, communication, co-operation, and physical awareness. Discover how a little creativity, energy and a lot of fun can get kids excited about being active.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Consider fun, interactive games that kids can enjoy to boost their energy, confidence, self esteem and fitness whilst enhancing motor skills, agility, balance, hand eye co-ordination and more.

• These same games can be included in fun filled, effective corporate and other adult group programs Level: Low Prior Knowledge: Low

Pre/post natal exercise - bump bosu ball & bands Kerry Johnson Pg 29 SPONSORED BY: HQH Fitness

Saturday 2.45-3.45pm A fun, explorative session jam packed with exercise ideas to help you create fun, effective and safe workouts for your pre/post natal clients – for group classes and personal training. Simple innovative ideas using bodyweight, BOSU, resistance bands and swissballs. Find out how to keep your pregnant clients coming back for more – enjoy a better more mobile and comfortable pregnancy, birth and speedy recovery – in a safe way that takes care of their changing body and future proofs them. Discover how the physiological changes associated with pregnancy influence the design and effectiveness of exercise programming for your pre/post natal clients. Examine the benefits and risks of exercising during and after pregnancy. We will also discuss the latest guidelines for training pre/post natal clients.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Gain insight into physiological changes associated with pregnancy – pre/post natal.

• Learn about the benefits and risks of exercising during and after pregnancy.

• Try out a range of affordable tools to enhance the workout experience for your pre/post client – BOSU, swissballs, resistance bands • Discover how to create safe effective workouts that benefit your pregnant client now and for the rest of their life (taking care of back, pelvic floor, neck and shoulders – “once post natal – always post natal” Level: Low Prior Knowledge: Low

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Training the overweight client Suzanne Cox Pg 31 Part I : Sunday 2.30-3.30pm Part II: Sunday 3.45-4.45pm

The number of overweight and obese people in the world is growing. A personal trainer has a goal of delivering safe and effective exercise programs for each individual. This can become more complex when the client is overweight or obese and is therefore at a greater risk of disease and injury. In this session, Suzanne will demonstrate effective programming techniques specific to the overweight or obese client to ensure a safe program that also provides success in results with your clients.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: PART I • Knowledge of the biomechanical differences in the obese population and how this effects movement.

• Understanding exercise prescription to accommodate for these biomechanical differences and injuries.

• Knowledge of common metabolic conditions associated with obesity and exercise prescription based on this.

• Understanding how to get the best weight loss effect through cardiovascular training, resistance training and nutrition as well as consideration of hormonal factors.

• Awareness of contraindications to exercise that may need to be considered.

• Ability to thoroughly screen for undiagnosed conditions associated with obesity LEARNING OUTCOMES: PART II • Understanding of exercise for cardiovascular conditions • Understanding of exercise for metabolic conditions • Understanding of exercise for cancer • Understanding of exercise for neurological conditions • Implementation of exercise for individuals with multiple conditions Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Low

Whole body vibration and the pelvic floor Michelle Wright Pg 30

Saturday 4.00-5.00pm With one third of post natal women suffering pelvic floor dysfunction and 50% experiencing prolapse, pelvic floor is a hot topic! Whole Body Vibration is a powerful tool that can help rehabilitate women with pelvic floor dysfunction. There are many issues that create pelvic floor dysfunction. Understanding these issues can ensure that we correctly and safely cater to our clients This session will give practical strategies and exercises to build pelvic floor strength and awareness.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Applying the strength building strategies of whole body vibration to specifically strengthening pelvic floor Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Medium

Exercise Prescription Elevate triplanar 3 way circuit

Womens’ Business

Katrina Cochrane Pg 29 Sunday 8.45-9.45am Gender specific training is no longer as seperate as once believed. More females are undertaking higher intensity resistance training and cardiovascular conditioning. Join Katrina as she discusses the major concepts of hormonal response to training and how important it is to program effectively to enhance production and results. She will also discuss the effects of common women’s health concerns such as endometriosis and PCOS and how regular exercise can minimise their severity. You will leave this session with tools and strategies to optimize results in your female clients.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Comparison of Endocrine system (male v female) • Understand common health concerns for females (eg Endometriosis, PCOS) • Understand how the age of your client can affect physiological adaptations • Apply effective programming through menopause • Understand and compare the hormonal response to resistance training and cardiovascular conditioning • Importance of recovery and how it influences the next training session • Outline specific program designs and examples in relation to specific goals Level: Low Prior Knowledge: Low

All sessions are listed twice, once by session topic with full information, and also beneath the presenter’s profile (with a reference back to this section)

John Pemberton Pg 28

Saturday 4.00-5.00pm In this session you will experience 3 different and innovative ways to challenge your clients using the new Elevate Product Line and other Functional Equipment – Strength Circuit - an intuitive, simple and safe self serve circuit for exercisers to bridge the gap from fixed path selectorised to high intensity unstable dynamic training. Personal Training Tools - a fantastic platform for you to challenge all of your clients by introducing exercise variations and progressions. Team training – for a multi client environment – small or large groups.

Teaching clients has never been more simple, effective and fun!

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Define muscular power and understand why it is important.

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Fascia 101 - be an animal Mark Davis Pg 30

Awesome Outdoors - the sequel John Polley Pg 28

Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm JP returns with new games, drills and challenges for all outdoor groups. In this high intensity, turbo powered session, JP will show you how to get the best from your sessions using a variety of drills, games and exercises for individuals, pairs and teams. These will be especially useful for sessions on grass and at the beach and are aimed to bring about big sweat, big calorie burn, big effort and big smiles. Underpinning this is some very solid scientific foundation explaining when less is more and when less is less. During the session, appropriate elements to warm ups, the effect on the tissues in the body, hormones, movement variability, fellowship and business retention will all be discussed. This is a very practical, interactive session and you should expect to get involved and feel the benefits for yourselves!

Saturday 1.30-2.30pm PTs have implemented programs that promote fascial adaptation for years without even knowing (or worrying about) it. Is there really a need for targeted fascial training in PT sessions? A working knowledge of fascia can help direct the decisions that PTs make for their clients. This session will explore fascia in terms of its structure, mechanical properties and what influences its conformation. We will also workshop fascial mobilizing techniques that will bring out the animal in your clients.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Identify the building blocks of fascia • Describe collagen and what influences its conformation • Investigate the concept of bound vs free water and their influence on fascial elasticity.

• Develop simple techniques for improving fascial compliance through short, long, pandiculation, manual and movement based techniques.

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

First ask why?

Fiona Cosgrove Pg 27

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Give a broad range of new ideas which can be tailored to any group and any level of ability • Improve understanding of what should be included in warm ups • Understand the positive hormonal effects of this style of training • Be made aware of how force is accepted and mitigated into the system by different forms of exercise • Understand the effects of fellowship in the group dynamic • Understand how group training boosts business retention

Saturday 4.00-5.00pm We often treat our clients as if they are on a separate journey to ourselves. By using a coaching framework, we can not only help our clients succeed, we can create a business model that runs on a parallel set of questions. Moving forward without first working out why a client wants the change they say they want is senseless as creating a business without working out what we stand for and why we do what we do. This session will shine light on how to apply the coaching model to our own decisions and create congruence between what we do and what we say.

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

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Exercise Prescription continued HIIT for clinical populations

Hyperactive core

Nardia Norman Pg 30 Part I: Saturday 1.30-2.30pm Part II: Saturday 2.45-3.45pm

Sunday 1.15-2.15pm See session description on page 17

For years we have been told to train women and men the same way, but is this true? More and more women are in pursuit of fat loss goals yet few are successful. In this session Nardia will explore the different elements that must be addressed in order for a women to experience successful fat loss. You will walk away with a new, more effective approach for your female clients.

Human atlas, where your body wants force to travel

Sunday 2.30-3.30pm This session will show you how to build a reactive core by utilizing “top down” instability of ever-changing resistance using new innovative training tools, BOSU, The Core Trainer, Plyorebounder, and Dynamic Fluid Resistance Devices; the Surge and BOSU Power Stax. Traditional weight training and resistance tools are great for building static strength, but do not always translate to the demands of sport, fitness and life. All of the following physical demands trying to retain control of the basketball as a defender attempts to strip it away; running on uneven, muddy terrain during an adventure race; holding a wriggling and squirming child; carrying an overloaded bag of groceries; moving a panicked, flailing victim to safety – require a reactive core to control and stabilse the load. Discover new strength training tools some that incorporate dynamic fluid resistance that can meet the demands of real life.

This dynamic session will challenge the body to utilize greater effort, and forces it to react and adjust. Improve balance, stability, coordination, fundamental muscular movement and neuromuscular capabilities, movement efficiency and muscular stabilisation for stronger overall movements.

Giving women what they want & need for fat loss

PART I: LEARNING OUTCOMES: • You will understand why solely relying on the ‘Calories in v calories out’ model is flawed • You will gain an understanding of the role hormones, gut health, toxins, lifestyle, poor training and nutrition have on a women’s ability to lose fat • You will takeaway an integrated approach for ensuring long term fat loss PART II: LEARNING OUTCOMES • Participants will learn how the menstrual cycle affects a women’s fat loss ability and what considerations are needed for each cycle • What exercises are the best for creating the most ‘ideal’ shape • How to implement well designed training programs

Lance Dalleck Pg 29

John Polley Pg 28 PART I: Sunday 8.45-9.45am PART II: Sunday 3.45-4.45pm

Our industry is gaining a far greater understanding of the role of connective tissue in conjunction with muscles, and consequently how to enhance outcomes for clients mobility, adaptability and integrated strength. In this session, JP will take you through a practical understanding of the myofascial lines (the road map of the body). Then, in a very practical and interactive session, you will go through loading the body in traditional and progressive styles, how force travels through the body, how to enhance the results of that force and then learn how to explore the human atlas in new and more complete ways.

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

PART I LEARNING OUTCOMES: • A practical understanding of the myofascial lines and where they travel • An understanding of the nature of the tissues and how they accept force • The basic ability to interact with these tissues in different ways

HIIT Groups with Stroops

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Sunday 1.15-2.15pm CONTINUED 2.30-3.30pm Diversify your indoor or outdoor group exercise, team training, bootcamps or traditional boxing using innovative variations on old favourites (resistance bands - but in NEW safety ‘slastix’ materials, shapes, strengths and lengths) but used in exciting and fun ways to maximise any high intensity interval training session for various fitness and sporting outcomes.

PART II LEARNING OUTCOMES: • The ability to use different styles of exercise to put force through the tissues • Understand how different exercises affect the human atlas • Understand how nuances of movement change the nature of the result immensely • The practical knowledge to apply this new understanding immediately with clients and create your own more client specific exercise programs

David Norman Pg 27

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understanding of slastix for applying load safely • Understanding how slastix enable you to mimic many sports, conditioning and training exercises with load (bridging the gap between the gym and playing fields) • Understanding safety zones when working with slastix • Developing culture based group training via interaction, camaraderie and effort that assists retention, develops sense of belonging to groups • Understanding various applications for slastix and how to modify for user level, group size, and conditioning goals Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

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Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

John Pemberton Pg 28

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Experience the effectiveness of using new innovative tools – The Surge, Core Trainer, Plyorebounder & the new BOSU Power Stax.

• Experience how to improve balance, stability, coordination, postural control and movement efficiency and muscular stabilisation for stronger overall movements.

• Discover how to make your client workouts fun and varied and how to keep them coming back for more.

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

How to use the REPs prescreen to be a truly world class professional Dr Nigel Harris Pg 30 & Dr Lance Dalleck Pg 29

Sunday 11.15am-12.15am Robust pre-screening is one of the most critical components to effectively assess and support clients when designing a safe and effective exercise programme. The new world class REPs pre-screening system provides exercise professionals with new opportunities including incorporating various measures of metabolic health into the risk stratification. This session is practical hands-on covering how to conduct and interpret these assessments with simple and accessible tools, and will include important advice on how to incorporate and use the pre-screen effectively in your business.

Level: Medium Prior knowledge: Medium

Intensity without impact

Olympic weightlifting - snatch progressions

Testing and training of muscular power

Sunday 11.15am-12.15pm In this session, JP will cover the background to a huge section of the training population who desire physically demanding exercise, but are prevented from doing so by history, injury, age or circumstances.

Typical profiles are outlined, their constraints and limitations.

The benefits of high intensity exercise are discussed and why, where possible, we need to introduce this into those same client profiles. After this we engage with a range of training modalities, demonstrating that low impact doesn’t have to be low intensity.

New exercises, drills, techniques and challenges will be used to give delegates a feel of what can be achieved with the correct stimulus. Progression to activity which is more impactful can then be discussed.

Sunday 2.30-3.30pm The high-power, high-intensity lifts that are associated with Olympic weightlifting are routinely used in the training programs of other strength and power athletes. However, due to the complexity of the lifts, it is essential that strength and conditioning professionals have a firm understanding of the key technical points prior to prescribing such movements.

Sunday 11.15am-12.15pm This session will discuss evidence based guidelines on how to test and train power in clients. Using case studies, along with relevant research on power assessment and development it will provide practitioners with the latest information on how to assess power and how this information can be used to inform their programming.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Participants will learn some of the key technical progressions of clean & jerk related movements that can be incorporated into strength and conditioning programs.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Define muscular power and understand why it is important for performance and health.

• Understand the tests that can be used to measure power.

• Describe how the information that can be measured using power testing can be used to inform training programme design.

• Describe some of the different training methods that can be used to train muscular power.

John Polley Pg 28

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Give participants the ability to identify populations requiring low impact exercise • Understand how to cue clients to avoid exacerbating their issues • Know when to refer out to allied health professionals Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Low

Olympic weightlifting - clean & jerk progressions Adam Storey

Pg 27

Sunday 3.45-4.45pm The high-power, high-intensity lifts that are associated with Olympic weightlifting are routinely used in the training programs of other strength and power athletes. However, due to the complexity of the lifts, it is essential that strength and conditioning professionals have a firm understanding of the key technical points prior to prescribing such movements.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Participants will learn some of the key technical progressions of clean & jerk related movements that can be incorporated into strength and conditioning programs.

Adam Storey Pg 27

Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Medium

Play for purpose, not circus John Polley Pg 28

Saturday 2.45-3.45pm The whole arena of play and games is being used more and more in our industry. Gareth and JP want to bring this tool into sharp focus for you, by practical application of different styles of play and how this affects your clients, based on their own likes and preferences. During the session you will both experience the joy of play for yourselves, but also gain insights into how to make this exciting tool have real practical purpose for enhancing your client outcomes, and not just be a useful distraction during a session.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • New ideas in practical play • An understanding of the different client preferences surrounding styles of play • The ability to tailor play sessions to your clients for the best outcomes physically, mentally and emotionally • An understanding of the power of play for your business.

Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Low

Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Medium

Practical ways to assess and programme for stress & hormone imbalance

Mike McGuigan Pg 30

Level: Low Prior Knowledge: Low

Testing & training of muscular power advanced concepts Mike McGuigan Pg 30

Sunday 1.15-2.15pm This session will follow on from Introduction to testing and training of muscular power and will discuss more advanced methods on how to test and train of power in clients. Using practical demonstrations of technology that can be used to assess power, it will provide practitioners with the more advanced information on how to assess power and how this information can be used to inform their programming.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • View some of the tests that can be used to measure power.

• Describe how the information that can be measured using power testing can be used to inform training programme design.

• Discuss more advanced concepts of programme planning for power training.

Level: Intermediate Prior Knowledge: Medium

Angela Jenkins Pg 27

Sunday 11.15am-12.15pm See session information on page 18

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The science of habits Fiona Cosgrove Pg 27

Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm To create change in our lives we need to have a big picture vision of what the change would bring but also the values behind the change we desire and an emotional attachment to the outcome.

But to create new behaviours we need more than this. We need to be able to create new habitual behaviour. This session will explore what it takes to break old and make new habits and how to go about it.

Nutrition / Fat Loss All sessions are listed twice, once by session topic with full information, and also beneath the presenter’s profile (with a reference back to this section)

Giving women what they need and want for fat loss Nardia Norman Pg 30

Tweaking resistance and movement based work to get the most out of fascia

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Part I Saturday 1.30-2.30pm Part II Saturday 2.45-3.45pm See session description on page 20

Pg 30

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Explore mechanotransduction at a molecular level.

• Explain preparatory countermovement and its role potentiating force.

• Provide guidelines that allow PTs to safely incorporate superficial fascia in force transfer in exercises.

• Identify how programming that targets fascial interaction can be used in conjuction with more traditional training methods to optimize adaptation in clients.

• Perform exercises that focus force transfer through fascia in multiple tissue planes.

Level: Advanced Prior Knowledge: Medium

Saturday 4.00-5.00pm In depth analysis of nutritional periodisation using the NutriFit Programme for optimising exercise performance and recovery.

Level: Advanced Prior knowledge: Medium

Level: Low Prior Knowledge: Low

Sunday 8.45-9.45am Applying the findings of fascial research to exercise programming opens lots of options for PTs. Targeting the elastic properties of fascia allows PTs to develop new skill-sets in their clients. In this session we will examine fascia in the context of appropriate adaptive balance between all tissues. Exercise ideas, progressions, rules for targeting fascia and programming considerations will be provided so that PTs can effectively individualise exercise prescription and provide fun and challenge to any session.

Dr Nick Kimber Pg 30

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Identifying key aspects of fluid intake for exercise • Understanding the 3 phases of active nutrition for enhancing performance of and recovery from resistance and endurance training.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: An understanding of all there is to know about habits - why they are useful, how they start, what makes them “stick” and how we “unstick” old habits. Participants will be introduced to current research and several models for change.

Mark Davis

Advanced exercise nutrition

SUPER SESSION

Carb appropriate nutrition - how you can benefit from a lower carb diet Cliff Harvey Pg 27

Presented by Caryn Zinn pg 27 and Dr Grant Schofield pg 28

Sunday 1.15-2.15pm In this session Cliff details why some of our common dietary guidelines may not be appropriate to everybody and why we may need to change the types and quantities of carbohydrates that we commonly consume in order to maximise health and performance.

What should the real food guidelines be?

A MUST ATTEND SESSION FOR ALL EXERCISE PROFESSIONALS

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Attendees should come out of this session with a better understanding of the true roles of the macronutrients (proteins, carbs and fats) and under what circumstances we should either increase or decrease our carbohydrate intake.

Saturday 10:15-11:15am

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

The Great Nutrition Debate

How to successfully implement a paleo diet

Low-carb, high fat in practice

Julianne Taylor Pg 28

Cliff Harvey Pg 27

Sunday 8.45-9.45am Paleo theory states that we evolved on a diet devoid of grains, legumes, dairy, vegetable oils and sugars, today these foods now make up 70% of our diet. Instead we should eat unprocessed food from the land: meat & seafood, tubers, vegetables and fruit, nuts and seeds. If we eat this way paleo advocates say we will avoid many modern day diseases. What exactly is the paleo diet?

Are we re-enacting what a caveman might have eaten? (How is this possible given there are many different paleo diets?) In this talk I will explore: What exactly constitutes a paleo diet – what do the paleo experts say? What is the current science supporting eating a paleo diet? How do some modern foods contribute to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, auto-immune issues, and gut problems?

Sunday 3.45-4.45pm In this session Cliff outlines the clinical use and benefits of Lower Carb Higher-Fat diets. He cuts through the ‘bro science’ and discusses when to use lower-carb diets, how they are applied, tips and tricks for improving success rates and how to troubleshoot common problems encountered with lower-carb eating.

What are the main misperceptions of paleo eating, for example many assume it is a meat based, low carbohydrate diet. I outline a template for paleo eating that takes into account our genetic heritage and current nutrition science. How do you adjust the paleo diet for your own body type and exercise fuel requirements (or those of your clients)? I will also look at common mistakes made by those following a diet outlined on many popular blogs by people without a nutrition science education.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the science behind eating paleo foods, why and how modern agricultural and processed foods damage our gut and cause appetite dysregulation, overeating and ill health.

• How to do paleo the right way - using modern nutritional science to guide us on portion control for weight loss. Protein and carbohydrate needs for activity.

• Paleo eating encompasses more than leaving out certain foods and eating others, common paleo mistakes and misunderstandings.

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Attendees will leave with an understanding of when to use lower-carb diets, what health and performance benefits they may provide.

• What to do to improve weight loss and performance benefits from lower carb diets.

• What ‘ketogenesis’ is and how to use this in personal and clinical practice.

• Troubleshooting tips and tricks for improving safety and compliance of lower-carb diets.

Level: Advanced Prior knowledge: Medium

Programme design for weight loss

Jeffrey Willoughby Pg 28

Sunday 2.30-3.30pm Program design should be what we excel on as trainers, but often it is an overlooked skill set that trainers do not place emphasis on.

Program design for weight loss is an art and when done well can be the difference between getting results and retaining the client and losing that client. Jeff brought this to us last year with great feedback. He is back with all new protocols and new info.

Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

The weightloss pyramid - understanding your hormones Jeffrey Willoughby Pg 28

Saturday 1.30-2.30pm CONTINUED 2.45-3.45pm Understanding Hormones that drive weight loss is key for effective results. If counting calories you are missing a much bigger picture the role of hormones in weight loss. In this presentation we will be talking about insulin - its role in weight gain and ultimately how to use it to your advantage for weight loss.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To understand the role insulin and cortisol plays on weightloss Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

The science of habits

Fiona Cosgrove Pg 27

Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm See session description on page 22

Training the overweight client Suzanne Cox Pg 31

Sunday 2.30-3.30pm CONTINUED 3.45-4.45pm See session description on page 18

Should you suppliment

Dr Nick Kimber Pg 30

Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm An insight into to the important questions to ask so you can make the most informed choice about whether to supplement or not.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Identifying the false claims, myths and scaremongering that is often used in the media around nutritional supplementation • Gaining clarity on what is really in our food today, the scientific evidence, misconceptions with supplementation and key supplement criteria Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

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Exercise Based Rehabilitation All sessions are listed twice, once by session topic with full information, and also beneath the presenter’s profile (with a reference back to this section)

Clients with OA knees - where do I start?

Creating a functional movement platform

Sunday 3.45-4.45pm This presentation by prominent Perth physiotherapist, Adam Floyd, will focus on current research into osteoartritis and the beneficial effects of exercise. Adam will discuss what the literature suggests in terms of cardio, resistance and proprioceptive exercise for OA knees. Specific case studies from Adams many older clients will be presented along with suggestions to create your own safe program for your clients. If you work with older clients this seminar is for you.

Sunday 2.30-3.30pm Creating a functional movement platform allows your body to move with less restriction and compensations. This gives your brain a fighting chance to run the right movement programmes.

This practical session takes you through the key components of a how to assess and correct any functional movement platform deficiencies.

Adam Floyd Pg 27

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To educate PT’s about the pathology of OA • To understand the implications of current research into exercise and arthritis • To gain some exercise ideas and understand current guidelines • To be able to implement appropriate exercises with older clients Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Advanced programme design

Suzanne Cox Pg 31

Sunday 8.45-9.45am There are many ways to program and having an understanding of the way that will work best for your client can be confusing. In this workshop, Suzanne will cover the various ways to program and how to implement this with clients of different levels.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Types of programs • Practical application • Altering programs for different levels • Creating program templates Level: Low Prior knowledge: Low

Corrective exercise from traditional to progressive Ian O’Dwyer Pg 28

Saturday 2.45-3.45pm CONTINUED 4.00-5.00pm 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! 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 Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

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Dave Liow Pg 27

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the key components of a functional movement platform • Learn simple assessments and corrective techniques to correct deficiencies Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Dear rib cage, sorry we misunderstood you Dave Liow Pg 27

Saturday 4.00-5.00pm We thought that you were just a fancy covering for the organs with the odd muscle attachment. Looks like we got that totally wrong – sorry again, Yours sincerely – Personal Trainer.

The rib cage can be the primary driver of pain and movement dysfunction. This presentation will take attendees through the latest evidence and practical assessments with easy to use corrective techniques to have your rib cage smiling.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Understand the importance of the rib cage as a rotation centre and in load transfer • Learn the anatomy of the thorax and how it relates to movement • Learn simple thoracic assessment techniques • Learn a simple thoracic correction technique Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

Intro to post rehab for Personal Trainers

Sandy Leo Pg 30 PART I: Saturday 1.30-2.30pm Strength mobility & awareness PART II: Saturday 2.45-3.45pm Spinal stabilisation Getting a client fully fit after injury can be a challenge. Training methods have to be fully customised to suit client/patient needs, building conditioning and fitness while respecting the integrity of the injured body part. The need for continued supervised muscular and skeletal conditioning following physical therapy is often essential to ensure a full recovery. Injuries that do not completely recover often become chronic and continue to limit a person’s ability to function as they wish. In this session Sandy will explain how personal trainers can work with physiotherapists to provide a comprehensive post-rehabilitation program which focuses on a basic rule for applying progressions of movement to help with the integrity of the knee, lumbar spine and shoulder joint. Enhance the service you offer with simple and advanced tools such as the foam roller, BOSU and the Total Gym body weight incline trainer.

LEARNING OUTCOMES PART I: • Learn about a flexible post rehab solution with adaptive training paradigms and multiple applications.

• Learn how to develop good relationships with Physiotherapists • Understand progressions of movement specific to rehabilitation

Isolation vs integration - which is effective

Training clients with lower back pain

Sunday 1.15-2.15pm One of the burning questions in our industry right now is “should I isolate before I integrate”? I am sure we have all instructed clients over the years to consciously activate particular muscles and then focused on strengthening them in an isolated fashion because that is how we TRADITIONALLY looked at the body. Does this really work? Do we give the body what it needs to function at optimal efficiency? Do muscles really work the same in isolation as they do in 3 dimensional motion? This session will look at these questions and apply current science; research and results to expose a better understanding of how we can facilitate change in the body…not fix it. By appreciating how the body reacts in function we will gain better knowledge in how we can help clients move and feel better in everyday life.

Sunday 8.45-9.45am CONTINUED 11.15am-12.15pm 80% of people experience an episode of LBP in their lifetime.

Exercise can be beneficial or damaging depending on the client.

Learn from one of Australia’s top Fitness Physiotherapists on how to better assess and prescribe exercises for clients with LBP and how to know when to refer on!

Ian O’Dwyer Pg 28

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Define what isolation and integration is in motion • Understand our roles as a trainer; change vs fix • Application of both isolation & integrated movements for relevant clients • Identify various compensations through faulty coaching • Empower the client to regain control of their own wellness Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low LEARNING OUTCOMES PART II: • Learn exercises to strengthen and stabilize the muscles of the spine.

• Discover how to safely accelerate your clients rehabilitation post injury/operation.

• Understand regressions and progressions for rehabilitation success.

• Discover how you can accommodate for your clients strength, mobility and / or awareness deficits.

Shoulder impingement in the gym

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To understand the biomechanics of the shoulder joint • To understand what can go wrong (pathoanatomy) • To be able to screen clients with shoulder pain and risk assessment • To be able to provide corrective exercises for low risk clients • To know when to refer to an appropriate exercise professional

Adam Floyd Pg 27

Saturday 1.30-2.30pm Shoulder injuries and pain are very common, particularly with chest and above head exercises and more so in older clients. In this seminar Perth Physiotherapist Adam Floyd discusses the anatomy and pathophysiology of common shoulder injuries and presents useful screening and corrective exercises. He also discusses which exercises to avoid in clients with shoulder issues.

Adam Floyd Pg 27

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • To understand the types/classifications of LBP • To understand what can go wrong (pathoanatomy and biomechanics) • To be able to perform a risk assessment and know when to refer • Postural assessment for LBP • To understand the importance of the hip complex and thoracic spine in LBP Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

What you don’t see will hurt your clients Dave Liow Pg 27

Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm There are a number of structural issues that must be taken into account if you want to load your client safely and effectively. This session will teach you what to look for, how to modify exercises to suit your clients “peculiarities” and show you numerous case studies when screening hasn’t been done and it’s all gone to custard. Techniques to have your rib cage smiling.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn key structural assessment techniques • Understand the impact of structural abnormalities on the ability to cope with load and exercise selection Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Low

Level: Intermediate Prior knowledge: Medium

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entering

attending

Easy to enter, hard to win.

Recognising excellence for work in the health and fitness industry. Be there!

the ceremony

the awards

Categories are: Facilities

Studio (under 200 members) Small Club (under 500 members) Medium Club (between 501-1500 members) Large Club (1501+ members)

The Awards Ceremony (tickets from $129) includes: • Welcome Drinks and Nibbles • Seated three course dinner • Viewing of the Awards Ceremony • Invitation to the Awards After Party (DJ and cash bar at venue)

Individuals

Gym Instructor Personal Trainer Up and Coming Personal Trainer Group Exercise - Pre choreographed Group Exercise - Freestyle Outstanding Club Support Small Group Training Up and Coming Student (by invitation only)

Dress Code

Dress code is back tie: suit and tie for men, dress or smart separates for women.

Education and Community Innovation Educator Community

Special Awards (by invitation only)

Skills Active - for contribution to workplace education Exercise New Zealand - for outstanding contribution to the industry Register of Exercise Professionals - for contribution to professionalism and standards REPs registration is required to enter some categories

Entries close 30 June 2014 Enter online at

www.fitnessindustryawards.co.nz

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2 0 1 4 Awards Ceremony 22nd November 2014 AUT Sir Paul Reeves Building 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland.

For more information: www.fitnessindustryawards.co.nz awards@fitnessindustryawards.co.nz or phone 0800-66-88-11

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FitEx Presenter Profiles Adam Floyd

Pre-Conf: Training clients with lower back pain Pg 6 Shoulder impingement in the gym Pg 25 Training clients with lower back pain Pg 25 Clients with OA knees where do I start Pg 24 Adam Floyd is known as the rehab guru to the Australian Fitness Industry. He is a Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist with vast clinical experience and is the director of Regenerate Physiotherapy in Perth, which incorporates a commercial rehabilitation centre. The centre specialises in exercise programs for clients with osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, sports injuries and spinal pain. He has 22 years of fitness industry experience.

Adam has presented rehabilitation and injury management seminars and training to the fitness industry for 12 years. He presents nationally and internationally at industry conferences.

Adam Storey

FIRST TIME FITEX PRESENTER: Olympic weightlifting - snatch progressions Pg 21 Olypmic weightlifting - clean& jerk progressions Pg 21 Since 2008, Adam has coached and managed various New Zealand weightlifting teams at key pinnacle events including the Commonwealth Games (2010 and 2014) and the 2012 London Olympic Games. During this time, Adam has coached Commonwealth medallists and his athletes have broken over 200 New Zealand records in competition. Adam’s specialist background in the area of strength and power conditioning has enabled him to work with a number of international athletes and professional sports teams including the All Black Sevens, the Chiefs Super Rugby squad, North Harbour Rugby and he is currently the Lead Strength & Conditioner for Athletics New Zealand. Adam has a strong passion for innovative sports science research and he currently leads and supervises research projects in the fields of strength & conditioning and exercise physiology at AUT University’s Sports Performance Research Institute in New Zealand (SPRINZ).

Amanda Bracks

The art of referals Pg 12 How to convert more leads to clients Pg 12 Amanda is the author of “Changing Lives; a hands on approach to successfully selling health club memberships” and “Customer Acquisition; 465 Ways to Gain and Retain Customers”. She has been inspiring fitness business owners, managers and their teams in new client acquisition and customer retention since 1995. Amanda has personally managed many fitness businesses growing one from 18004500, another 40-2000 members and personal training from 40-over 300 sessions per week. She has sold over 20,000 memberships and PT packages herself. She is also responsible for the marketing of Australia’s largest personal training studio franchise which facilitates 14,000 sessions weekly.

Amanda has won many business awards including Fitness NSW Manager of the Year, Australian Fitness facility of the Year and twice winner of Fitness NSW Club of the Year, and presents at Filex, FitEx, and IHRSA (USA).

Angela Jenkins

FIRST TIME FITEX PRESENTER: Are your hormones sabotaging your training Pg 17 Practical ways to assess and programme for hormonal imbalance Pg 18 Angela Jenkins is a Health and Lifestyle specialist and coowner of the Kaizen Institute of Health on the Sunshine Coast in Qld, Australia. Angela specialises in Holistic programs for optimal health. She has a particular interest in adrenal stress, hormonal balance, executives and women’s health. Angela has been in the industry for 15 years and has a combined training of exercise physiology, functional diagnostic nutrition and holistic lifestyle coaching.

She has worked in corporate health in Sydney, for the 3rd richest man in the world and other high profile personalities in London before settling on the Sunshine Coast.

Bronwyn Adams-Hooper

FIRST TIME FITEX PRESENTER: Taking on adventure health Pg 16 The power of your story Pg 17 Bronwyn is the founder of The First Step - Personal Training Studio and winner of the 2012 Fitness Life Magazine Personal Trainer of the Year. Bronwyn specialises in helping morbidly obese clients regain their health and fitness through adventures and creating WOW moments in their lives.

Caryn Zinn

The Great Nutrition Debate Pg 22 Caryn is a New Zealand Registered Dietitian and an accredited sports nutritionist with 16 years of consulting experience in the health / nutrition industry and 12 years experience in academia. In her clinical practice, Caryn consults with a variety of clients, including the general population, recreational sports people and elite athletes involved with the NZ Academy of Sport. In academia, she is a senior lecturer at AUT University where she is involved with teaching and research in the areas of sport nutrition and public health nutrition. She has recently completed her PhD which focused on sustained weight loss.

Cliff Harvey

FIRST TIME FITEX PRESENTER: Carb appropriate nutrition Pg 22 Low-carb high fat in practice Pg 23 Cliff Harvey is a Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist, and bestselling author specialising in holistic performance nutrition and mind-body-spirit lifestyle counselling.

Cliff’s journey in the health and wellness field began in 1998 as a strength coach and nutritional consultant. Over the following years he was able to work with many elite level athletes (including Olympic Medallists and World Champions) and also help many with chronic health conditions to drastically improve their health. Since his earliest days in clinical practice he has actively researched and applied low carbohydrate and ‘carbohydrate appropriate’ nutrition strategies, at a time when these were considered heretical. He is now seen as a leading clinician in this area and is involved in University research in the application of ketogenic and High Fat, Low Carbohydrate (HFLC) diets for health and performance.

David Norman

FIRST TIME FITEX PRESENTER: Precon: Stroops SFP course Pg 6 HIIT groups with Stroops Pg 20 As the owner and founder of EYE Fitness, David has built the Excite Your Environment brand to be Australasia’s leading provider of all things innovative in the fitness industry. His passion is to engage more people in exercise has come from a solid sport science education in NZ (BPhEd) plus 18 years in the industry in corporate health, health club management, PT and coaching of athletes. To make a larger impact on the health and lifestyle balance of people David began sourcing and distributing unique, point of difference, yet proven commercial fitness products that allows EYE Fitness to differentiate itself from other more traditional equipment suppliers that can make a difference to users experiences and results and businesses ROI and USP.

Dave Liow

Fiona Cosgrove

What you don’t see that will hurt your clients Pg 25 Dear ribcage, sorry we misunderstood you Pg 24 Creating a functional movement platform Pg 24 Dave is an exercise physiologist specialising in exercise rehabilitation and athletic training. He is the co-director of the Kaizen Institute of Health in the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Dave specialises in helping clients perform at their peak physical levels whether it be in their sport, hobby, or work. He particularly enjoys the challenge of helping injured clients return to high performance. Dave was a senior lecturer in Exercise Rehabilitation and Resistance Training in Exercise Rehabilitation for 10 years and completed a Masters degree in Physical Education researching explosive training techniques. Dave was the head trainer for the New Zealand Black Sox for two successful World Series campaigns, and worked with NZ hockey for several Commonwealth and Olympic Games. He was also the head trainer for the NZ Men and Women’s Golf Academy for several World Championships.

The science of habits Pg 22 First ask why Pg 19 Fiona is CEO of Wellness Coaching Australia and has trained over 2000 health, fitness and wellness professionals in coaching techniques. She is a former owner of several highly successful health clubs, holds Masters degrees in Sports Science and in Counselling, author of “Coach yourself to Wellness”, former NGB of The Golden Door group of health retreats. Fiona is a sought after presenter in the areas of coaching, behaviour change and motivation and is passionate about helping people and organisations grow to their optimal level. Her experience spans 30 years in the health and fitness industries as club owner, lecturer, presenter, wellness coach and coach trainer.

This section contains the presenters profiles. These are listed alphabetically by first name. Each presenters profile will also list their session titles and page where you can find out further information.

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Presenter Profiles Graham Richardson

FIRST TIME FITEX PRESENTER: If you don’t ask you won’t win Pg 16 Enhansing the leader within you Pg 12 People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. For the past 14 years I have been a member of the Fitness Industry and I am passionate about personal development. Over the past few years I have been working with organisations and individuals on Leadership and Sales Management. As a Director of a large organisation, a husband and father to two boys I combine honesty, experience and fun to give you a memorable experience in my presentations.

Grant Schofield (Professor)

The Great Nutrition Debate Pg 22 Grant Schofield is Professor of Public Health at AUT University located at the AUT Millennium Campus. Grant’s research and teaching interests are in chronic disease prevention especially reducing the risk and eventual mortality and morbidity from obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. As such, his work tries to understand then change the determinants of the contributing behaviours, physical (in)activity and healthy eating.

Greg Sellar

FIRST TIME FITEX PRESENTER: BOSU crush it Pg 13 Surge reactive resistence training Pg 15 F.I.T Pg 13 3D Extreme Pg 13 Greg Sellar based in the UK, has a degree in Sports Science and was named the 2010 International Fitness Showcase (IFS) International Presenter of the Year. Having presented in over 45 countries globally in his 20 year career, he is a Nike sponsored athlete and Nike Training Club Master Trainer as well as a member of the BOSU Global Development Team. He is a program developer for fitness fx and GRAVITY on Total Gym and a master trainer for Physical Company, Fitness Industry Education and Indoor Cycling Group. He runs a fitness consultancy and regularly contributes to online and print media via GREGSELLAR.COM.

Ian O’Dwyer

Pre-con: Rehabilitation to performance Pg 6 Corrective exercise from traditional to progressive Pg 24 Isolation vs integration which is effective Pg 25 Ian has worked with some of the world’s leaders in fitness and movement. He is the founder of “OD on Movement”, his PT Studio in Noosa, and has delivered 350 + workshops for Personal Trainers worldwide. He is constantly challenging traditional methodology to strive for optimal well being for people through better fundamental movement. Ian’s real strength is his ability to translate cutting edge science and research into user friendly practical exercises. These are tools that Ian implements in his Personal Training studio with a large cross section of clients that range from sedentary, chronic, active, and elite with huge success.

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Ish Cheyne

How to make profit from online activities Pg 16 With over 20 years of experience Ish Cheyne is one of the world’s leading fitness presenters. Ish is the Head of Fitness for Les Mills New Zealand and across the Health and Fitness industry, he is internationally recognized as a leader, educator, and visionary.

Jarrad McKay

Why are staff such a challenge Pg 12 If there are two things Jarrad loves it’s sport and business.

What Jarrad does not know about running a business is not worth knowing. He likes sport so much he has tried every major sport known to man. He likes business so much he did bachelors and master’s degrees in business and spends much of his time applying those concepts to real businesses and in the lecture theatre. He has been on the cutting edge of business thinking since starting his consulting business 9 years ago and in that time he has worked with over 250 businesses. He has seen the challenges business owners face on a daily basis and takes great satisfaction from helping them make informed decisions for their business. If you want to inject some new thinking, have a chat with him and see your challenges with new eyes.

Jeffrey Willoughby

The weight loss pyramid - understanding hormones Pg 23 Programme design for weightloss Pg 23 Jeff Willoughby - Australasian College Of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition & Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist. Jeff comes from New Zealand originally but has spent close to 10 years in London where he presented at the Fitpro conference for 5 years. He currently owns the Studio41 facilities in Wellington and comes with not just knowledge, but how to practically apply that knowledge into real life. He has studied under Charles Poliquin, Gary Gray, Paul Chek and comes as one of the most qualified trainers in NZ.

John Pemberton

FIRST TIME FITEX PRESENTER: Elevate 3 way triplanar circuit Pg 19 Hyperactive Core Pg 20 With a background in performance and dance, John has been involved in the fitness industry for over 20 years with the last 6 focused on building his unique Boutique Gym “The Workshop” in Birkenhead. John works with a varied client base including tri-athletes and professional ballet dancers. As a Master Trainer for Total Gym and functional fitness equipment he is passionate about the importance of functional training, core strength and stability - whether it be for the committed athlete or for those that just want to improve their health and well being.

John Polley

Awesome Outdoors Pg 19 Play for purpose Pg 21 Intensity with impact Pg 21 Human atlas where your body wants force to travel Pg 20 JP is the owner of JP Active Movement & Treatment in Perth, Western Australia, where he specialises in helping people move as effectively as possible. His client base stretches from people with previously debilitating conditions like osteoarthritis, through to professional sports people. His mantra is “train or treat the human being, not the human body”. JP took part in Ian O’Dwyer’s very first mentorship in 2010. Since then, he has continuously applied the OD on Movement philosophy across his entire business. This has brought many enjoyable roles in his direction, becoming ViPR Pro Trainer & Presenter in 2011, Strength & Conditioning Coach for Golf WA in 2012, Power Plate National Trainer and Power Plate Golf Academy Master Trainer in 2013 and Sandbell Master Trainer in 2014. He now presents for OD on Movement in Australia and New Zealand. As a presenter, JP has delivered sessions at conferences across Australia and made his debut in New Zealand in November 2013. He presents on a range of topics from running, the myofascial lines, golf fitness, outdoor training, hormones, recovery, play, motion, forces and change. He is passionate about movement, the whole person approach to coaching people and brings a fun and creative approach to his work.

Julianne Taylor

FIRST TIME FITEX PRESENTER: How to successfully implement a paleo diet Pg 23 I am a NZ Registered General and Obstetric Nurse (NZRGON) and nutritionist: Grad Cert Sci Tech (Nutrition) Massey. I am self employed and currently studying post Graduate Nutrition Science. My passion for the power of nutrition started when I changed my own diet and found it reversed a host of health problems, including autoimmune joint inflammation. I’ve been researching and teaching paleo diet principles for the last 5 years.

Presenter Profiles Julz Darroch

Grumpy old women (and men) Pg 16 What if the customer isn’t always right? Pg 12 Julz has over 20 years experience in all aspects of the fitness industry. Her business bigredball consults behind the scenes to develop standards, systems and assessments and provides mentoring to some our industries best trainers.

In 2013 Julz was awarded the Exercise Association Award for Outstanding Contribution to the industry.

Justin Tamsett

Pre-con: Business Summit Pg 7 Your teams success starts at the interview Pg 12 Justin has been in the industry since 1988 as a personal trainer, sales person, club manager, club owner and consultant. He has been facilitating the Australian Fitness Round Table Program since 2004 and now has 4 REX Round Tables in Australia and New Zealand. As the Managing Director of Active Management, he consults with clubs in sales, customer service, retention and marketing. In 2011, he was an inaugural inductee into the Fitness Australia Roll of Honour and in 2008 received Fitness Australia’s Presidential Award for Industry Contribution. He was awarded the Australian Fitness Network Presenter of the Year in 2008 and is a highly sort after speaker at international conferences as he shares practical ideas in his unique Aussie larrikin presentation style. You will walk away entertained and educated.

Kat Henderson

Yoga junkies Pg 15 Spinning around Pg 15 Having taught group fitness for 17 years, Kat brings a wealth of experience to the stage. Whilst managing the UC RecCentre at the University of Canterbury, she still actively teaches in the large GF programme. She is passionate about having the flexibility to deliver the performance your class needs and wants in that moment, and her teaching approach is structured freestyle, with the freedom to explore. You will leave her classes feeling empowered, a little more educated and you will have had a heap of fun along the way.

Katrina Cochrane

FIRST TIME PRESENTING AT FITEX Womens business - training women clients Pg 19 Grow your business with small group training Pg 16 With over 17 years experience, Katrina has worked as a qualified exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning coach with an extensive array of experience in all aspects of the fitness industry including special populations, rehabilitation and group exercise.

As a national sporting representative herself, Katrina has also worked with national and international elite athletes and sporting teams including hockey, union, league and soccer. Managing her own successful outdoor small group training business in Sydney, and working as a school teacher for 8 years, Katrina now combines her two true passions of education and fitness in her role as Regional Master Coach with the Australian Institute of Fitness NSW/ACT and as an International Presenter and author. Katrina continually inspires upcoming personal trainers and group exercise instructors with her enthusiasm for the fitness Industry, and passion for educating others to succeed with their own health, fitness and business goals.

Kayla Duke

Group exercise - the heart of a successful club Pg 12 Walk in pilates classes Pg 15 Dancing the step way Pg 13 Pilates & ballet Pg 14 Balance with the board Pg 13 Group Exercise Country Manager for California Fitness, Singapore, Kayla is responsible for a staff of some 70 instructors delivering over 300 classes per week across 4 fitness centres. She choreographs and instructs many programs, trains, assesses and presents. Kayla regularly appears in the media: TV, magazines, newspapers and fitness promotional material. She created the California Fitness Group Pilates Teacher Trainer Course and has over 10 years of experience in this field.

Kelly Pender

Running an amazing race for fun and fitness Pg 15 “It’s all about people,” says Kelly, his face lighting up. “I’m passionate about grassroots education, especially second chance learners who grow and develop while with us and then springboard into our fitness industry – it’s such an awesome feeling seeing people reach their potential and be who they are capable of being!” Kelly was awarded a prestigious Ako Aotearoa Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award in 2010 and has been teaching on the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Certificate in Fitness since 2000. Kelly is incredibly proud when he explains that he is involved in more than just a course, but a way of life. Kelly considers himself lucky to be provided with an opportunity to help create a chapter of many students lives, not a day goes by where he doesn’t take his job as a tutor on the Certificate in Fitness for granted. Kelly was also winner 2013 Fitness Industry Awards - Lecturer of the Year.

Kerry Johnson

BOSU vs step HIIT Pg 13 Pre/post natal exercise - bump, bosu,ball & bands Pg 18 With over sixteen years experience in the fitness industry. Kerry has worked in a wide range of fitness and leisure centres in the UK and New Zealand, a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness & Pilates instructor, Studio Co-ordinator and Club Manager - Kerry is a passionate, energetic presenter. She enjoys seeing how the ‘fitness experience’ is evolving and improving health and fitness for all. Kerry teaches group fitness, GRAVITY Programmes and pilates. runs her own PT business from her home studio and InShape Studio in Whangaparaoa – with current programmes being Pre/Post natal fitness and pilates and women’s fitness and wellbeing. Kerry also works for HQH Fitness and her role involves providing business solutions for people interested in setting up functional fitness studios. Also a Master Trainer for GRAVITY Programming, The BOSU Regional Master Trainer of NZ and Auckland Ambassador of the Personal Trainers Council of NZ.

Lance Dalleck (Dr)

FIRST TIME PRESENTING AT FITEX How to use the REPs prescreen to be a truly worldclass professional Pg 20 HIIT for clinical populations Pg 17 How common medications affect your clients exercise programmes Pg 18 Lance C. Dalleck, PhD, ACSM-RCEP®, is an Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Western State Colorado University. His research interests include improving exercise performance and health outcomes through evidence-based practice, quantifying the energy expenditure of outdoor and non-traditional types of physical activity, and studying historical perspectives and myths in health, fitness and exercise physiology.

Lisa Westlake

FIRST TIME PRESENTING AT FITEX Pre-con: Exercise for two Pg 6 Strong and Stable Pg 15 Kids Blitz Pg 18 Roll up to unwind Pg 14 Below the belt Pg 13 Lisa is a physiotherapist and highly acclaimed fitness professional. She has been awarded Australian fitness professional of the year, presenter of the year, author of the year and in 2013 she was honored with Fitness Australia’s outstanding contribution to the fitness industry award. She is a popular instructor, radio presenter and international presenter and has produced 7 fitness DVDs and authored 4 books. Lisa’s business, Physical Best, is dedicated to effective programming with fun to help people of all levels and abilities enjoy the benefits of exercise. Lisa’s passion is to bridge the gap between health and fitness.

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Presenter Profiles Marietta Mehanni

Pre-con: Gymstick - Muscle Pg 6 Layer it and go Pg 14 Core Motion Pg 13 Partner Up Pg 14 Get your bounce on Pg 14 Revitalise your choreography Pg 14 Marietta Mehanni is an award winning Australian presenter with over 20 years of teaching experience in both land and water based group exercise. Marietta plays a large role within Gymstick International Oy as the International Master Trainer and Education Coordinator. She is also the Continence Foundation of Australia Pelvic Floor First Ambassador. Marietta develops and delivers education programs and mentors coordinators within health clubs, other Fitness Presenters and trainers and instructors. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Marietta is considered to be a leading expert in instructor training and education.

Mark Davis

FIRST TIME PRESENTING AT FITEX Fascia 101 - be an animal Pg 19 Tweaking resistance and movement based work to get the most out of fascia Pg 22 Mark is a physiotherapist with extensive experience in gym-based rehabilitation. Mark was the founder of Springboard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. He has over 25 years experience in the fitness industry and has developed effective rehabilitation systems for individuals, sports and industry. Mark has been a Master Coach with the Australian Institute of Fitness and has been involved with the preparation of thousands of fitness professionals over the last 20 years. He also sits on the Personal Training Advisory Panel with the Institute. In 2011 Mark was the recipient of the Australian Fitness Industry Presenter of the Year award. Mark is currently undertaking PhD research at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Michelle Wright

FIRST TIME PRESENTING AT FITEX Bridging the gap between womens health physios and fitness Pg 17 Whole body vibration and the pelvic floor Pg 18 Building the tribe, keeping your culture Pg 15 Michelle Wright (Mish) is CEO & founder of mishfit specialising in providing safe exercise and education to pregnant and postnatal women. Using Women’s Health Physiotherapists and Registered Dietitians, mishfit provides a holistic approach to the recovery and rehabilitation of women during all stages of their lives. In 2012 Mish franchised her business enabling other fitness professionals to educate and support the women in their communities.

Currently there are over 10 mishfit locations operating in Australia. With a background in education, Mish regularly contributes to magazines, radio and online sites and presents workshops educating women on pelvic floor awareness. mishfit is the proud host of the first Women’s Health and Fitness Summit held in Melbourne.

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Mike McGuigan

Testing and training of muscular power Pg 21 Testing and training of muscular power - advanced concepts Pg 21 Mike McGuigan is currently a Professor of Strength and Conditioning at the Sports Performance Research Institute NZ, Auckland University of Technology. He is also the Research and Innovation coordinator for the Silver Ferns. Prior to this he was the Power Scientist for High Performance Sport New Zealand. He has previously worked in Universities and sporting organisations in Australia, USA, Malaysia and Singapore.

Mike teaches and does research in the areas of strength and power development for athletes.

Nardia Norman

Sponsored by: Australian Fitness Network FIRST TIME PRESENTING AT FITEX: Giving women what they want & need for weight loss Pg 20

An author, educator and expert fat loss and health coach, otherwise known as the Integrative Fat Loss and Training Geek. Her specialty is ’myth-busting’, ‘real-world’ fat loss and life transformations. Nardia has been published in multiple magazines and often speaks at leading industry conferences. One of her biggest challenges has been working with the world’s heaviest contestant from the Biggest Loser- Big Kev. He initially weighed in at 268kg, but has now lost more than the weight of 2 people and has completely transformed his entire life. My passion lies at the intersection of fitness, education, performance psychology and nutrition, and I am on a mission to encourage people to reach their full potential through effective nutrition, smart training and increased wellbeing.

Nick Kimber (Dr)

Pre-con: Nutrition Success Workshop Pg 6 Should you suppliment Pg 23 Advanced exercise nutrition Pg 22 Dr Nick Kimber is the founder and director of NutriFit Health and Fitness Solutions Ltd and New Zealand’s leading nutrition and sports nutrition expert. Using the NutriFit Programme, Dr Nick transforms the lives fitness professionals, business executives, pregnant women, children, teenagers, athletes or anyone that is ready to achieve nutrition success. Dr Nick has a PhD in post-exercise fat metabolism and also holds a Masters degree that focused on nutritional responses during the New Zealand Ironman Triathlon. During his academic career, Dr Nick has published a number of studies in peer-reviewed journals and presented research at international conferences. Dr Nick is a highly regarded national and international presenter and senior lecture in sport science and Human Nutrition at CPIT.

Nigel Harris (Dr)

How to use the REPs prescreen to be a truly world class professional Pg 20 Nigel is a senior lecturer in exercise science at AUT University in Auckland with research and practice interests in exercise prescription and assessment. He continues to take an active role in personal training.

Ryan Hogan

Sponsored by: Australian Fitness Network Pre-con: Business Summit Social media 101 for the modern fitness business Pg 16 5 simple steps to creating a PT sales system Pg 15 In some shape or form, Ryan has been involved in the fitness industry since the young age of 14, when he taught his first group exercise class, in those days simply known as “aerobics”. As an internationally accomplished fitness manager and instructor, he has obtained amazing success and is passionate about sharing it with others. As one of the select few to obtain the qualification of “Mastery of Sales” by the prestigious National Sales Academy in Sydney, Australia he has been able to combine his passion and knowledge of fitness, with a keen understanding of the business and sales aspects of the fitness industry. In his current role as the CEO of Australian Fitness Network he has been key in taking the company through a complete culture shift which has increased education profits ten fold! Ryan also continues to teach group exercise in leading fitness facilities and his classes are regularly booked out!

Sandy Leo

Intro into post rehab for Personal Trainers Pg 25 Pilates mat explosion Pg 14 Sandy is passionate about empowering optimum performance in wellness & fitness. Sandy currently runs an exclusive private training business and rehab clinic in Albany, applying CHEK principles and utilizing the Total Gym as a featured piece of equipment. A Master Pilates Mat and Gravity trainer, Sandy also works alongside Flexa Clinic a physiotherapy based facility on the North Shore of Auckland consulting and teaching classes from this facility. Featured recently in NZ Fitness Life Magazine as a pioneer in her ability to help rehabilitate, rejuvenate, improve hormonal balance and aid weight loss, assisting teenage athletes to the growing baby boomer population.

Sandy’s clients include high status CEOs, executives, physios, athletes of all ages and Medical Doctors and leading surgeons who have attributed total rehabilitation, post hip/shoulder/knee surgery alongside weight loss and general wellbeing, pain relief and energy levels through her unique specialized approach to wellness.

Presenter Profiles Suzanne Cox

Advanced programme design Pg 24 Training the overweight client Pg 18 Suzanne is an accredited exercise physiologist who works with a wide range of clients in both clinical and gym environments. She is also a Senior Presenter and NSW/ ACT Online Learning Coordinator at the Australian Institute of Fitness in NSW and is the founder of Absolute Conditioning, a personal training business that specialises in corporate health, special populations and athletic strength and conditioning. Suzanne is currently studying for her Masters in Exercise Science (Rehabilitation).

Wendy Sweet

Successful client behavioural change Pg 16 Health hormones and happiness- midlife women Pg 17 An award-winning presenter and fitness industry leader and educator, Wendy has been involved with the health and fitness industry in Australasia for three decades. Her most prominent role has been a long term commitment to the development of Personal Trainers since the early 1990’s which was acknowledged through Fitness NZ with their award for ‘The most outstanding contribution to the fitness industry’ in 2010/2011. In 2014, Wendy has also just been awarded ‘The Australian Fitness Education Author of the Year’. Her Masters thesis explored how some of New Zealand’s leading Personal Trainers succeed in motivating and moderating exercise and nutrition behaviours with their clients and her PhD studies explores the experiences of women in their mid-life (the late Baby-boomers) undertaking structured exercise with a Personal Trainer. Wendy writes for NETFIT magazine and the Australasian Leisure Management magazine.

Thank you to the following speaker sponsors: Greg Sellar - HQH Fitness Graham Richardson - FitNation NZ Justin Tamsett - Active Management Lance Dalleck - NZ REPs / ExerciseNZ

Pre-conference Business Summit Speaker Profiles Carrie Kepple

Owners/Managers Business Summit Carrie has a wealth of knowledge from her former and current job roles. Previously Les Mills Midwest USA Training Manager, Golds Gym International USA National Director of Group Fitness, Les Mills International Global Sales and Instructor Training business consultant.

Les Mills New Zealand Club Manager of Britomart and most recently Christchurch. Carrie is also a Les Mills international presenter and trainer.

Paul Bedford (Dr)

Owners/Managers Business Summit With over 20 years expereince in the Fitness industry Paul has managed a number of clubs and facilities. With a Masters in exercise and health behaviour as well as a PhD from the London sports institute. Paul has worked with many international brands, and presents internationally in the UK, USA and Europe. Paul is known as the RETENTION GURU.

Ryan Hogan

Justin Tamsett

Owners/Managers Business Summit See profile on page 30

Owners/Managers Business Summit See profile on page 29

Sacha Coburn

Mike Hill

Owners/Managers Business Summit Mike Hill has worked in the leisure industry for over 25 years and has senior management experience in health and fitness, ice rinks, pools and food and beverage. After graduating from Loughborough University with a Honours Degree in Leisure Management, Mike spent 15 years gaining management experience in many sectors of the leisure industry. He then set up Leisure-net Solutions in 1999 having seen the need for the industry to improve its market intelligence, and its understanding of the needs and desires of its customers. As Managing Director of Leisure-net the company has now become the industry’s leading Customer Insight and Market Intelligence Specialists, delivering quality research in areas such as: Non user research and analysis, understanding and measuring customer experience and satisfaction, mystery shops calls and emails. Leisure-net is also one of only 4 consultancies in the UK licensed to advise organizations on the introduction and deployment of Net Promoter Score, and Mike is a certified NPS practitioner.

Owners/Managers Business Summit Keynote FitEx Presenter Sacha Coburn has been involved with the Les Mills group for more than 20 years and in that time has established herself as one of the very best business educators and inspirational speakers. With expertise in sales, adult edcuation and leadership, Sacha has a reputation for hard-hitting, side-splitting sessions that focus on the ability we all have to step up, become world-class and inspire those around us to also fulfil their potential. In her professional career outside of Les Mills, Sacha has worked as a lawyer and more recently established a multi-million dollar business trading in that most rare of things – legal drugs, coffee. She is entertaining, challenging and thought-provoking. You’ll come away from her sessions inspired to aim higher and with a clear understanding of the next steps you need to take to grow your people and grow your fitness business.

Nigel Champion

Owners/Managers Business Summit Nigel is a pioneer of the Australian fitness industry. In the early 1980’s he co-created Australia’s first fitness leader training program, which evolved to become the Australian Institute of Fitness (NSW). Nigel then went on to co-create Australian Fitness Network to service the ongoing needs of fitness professionals. Nigel is also a board member of Les Mills International and author of several fitness education and sports coaching texts.

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Important Information:

Build your own schedule 2014 Fitness Industry Awards

How to save money • The Gold Pass gives you the best value for money. It allows access to all three days of the event (one pre-conference event and two day FitEx Conference), plus PT Breakfast (Sunday 7.30am).

• SPECIAL RATE for Group Exercise Instructors – from as low as $199. Gives access only to the Group Exercise sessions during the 2 day FitEx event, plus the Keynote and Welcome event on Friday evening.

We highly recommend if you are entering the awards that you attend the Awards Ceremony. To book to attend the Awards Ceremony you can either add it to your FitEx Booking, or if booking for more than 1 person, book via the awards website.

Earlybird prices available to 30 September. www.fitnessindustryawards.co.nz Dress code dinner: Men: Black Tie (minimum shirt and tie with trousers and dress shoes).

Women: Cocktail, long dress, or dressy evening separates.

• Book early (Before 1 October 2014) and save $200 with the Earlybird Rate

Please use the blank timetable below to help plan your weekend. You do not need to book to attend any sessions, however some may be limited by equipment or room size.

FRIDAY

PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS - Times Vary EXERCISENZ AGM - 4.45pm WELCOME DRINKS 5-7pm

SATURDAY

REGISTRATION DESK OPENS 7.30am

Opening

Opening and Keynote 8.45am

Session 1

The Nutrition Debate Super Session

Session 2 Lunch Session 3

• Save $200 if you are REPs registered or an ExerciseNZ member

Session 4 Session 5

• Savings can be combined, meaning a total saving of $400 is possible (on either the three day Gold Pass or the two day FitEx conference).

General Conference Terms and Conditions: • Transfers available (subject to conditions) • Pre-conference events are subject to minimum numbers, if cancelled you will receive a refund for the pre-conference portion.

• Discounted accommodation ($39 per night) is offered to all conference attendees who travel more than 75km to attend the event, and provided on a first in first served basis (we have around 150 rooms).

See page 8 for additional information.

FITNESS INDUSTRY AWARDS 6.00pm

SUNDAY

Are you sending multiple Staff?

Bulk Rates

PT BREAKFAST FORUM 7.30am

Session 1 Session 2

To be eligible for this option the club must be a ExerciseNZ Gold Member and a REPs Registered Exercise Facility.

Book by 1 October 2014

Session 3

For more details on rates see page 32 or email info@fitex.co.nz

Session 5

Lunch

REPs Prescreen and SMEAEP Super Session

PT Council Meeting - AH214

Session 4

Session 6

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