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If the session description is written in English, it will be presented in English.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012

8h00 - 18h00

1001

YogaLean® (W/S)

Beth Shaw

Created for anyone who has struggled with body image, yo-yo dieting, and even eating disorders, YogaLean is a program designed to respond to the potentially life-threatening epidemic of poor health and poor diet that affects a broad swath of our society. Not a diet or workout guide, it's a practice that adapts specifically to each individual, gradually transforming you from the inside out. The Eight Limbs of YogaLean represent a holistic approach to weight-loss leading to wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. Combine ancient wisdom with current research to achieve total transformation and reach your full potential. Sponsored by YOGAFIT.

4444 

9h00 - 18h00 

1002

Zumba® Basic Skills Instructor Training (W/S)

Karine Opasinski and Tamara Saïd

This session will take you through the fundamental Zumba Basic Steps, show you how to incorporate fitness elements with dance variations, discuss music choice and choreography structure and breakdown. You will learn how to Merengue, Cumbia, Salsa, Reggaeton incorporating a fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes. Zumba utilizes the principles of interval and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. All workshop attendees receive a Zumba four-DVD workout set, Zumba Music CD, Training Manual and certificate of completion. This session will be offered in English; presenters are bilingual. Sponsored by ZUMBA FITNESS.

4

10h00 - 16h00

1003

Resist-A-Ball® C.O.R.E. Level One (W/S)

 Rebecca Cleary

This course is designed to teach participants the benefits of stability ball training and to offer practical, hands-on instruction for the strength and flexibility exercises recommended for beginning a stability ball program. Participants will learn the proper execution, progression, teaching techniques, and cueing for the selected exercises. This course also includes stability ball strength exercises using elastic tubing for added resistance. No prior experience is necessary to attend this workshop. This course is recommended as a prerequisite for all other Resist-A-Ball training courses. Sponsored by RESIST-A-BALL®.

44

11h00 - 20h00 

1004

ViPR Instructor Certification (W/S)

 Peter Twist

The 'Evolution of Free Weights' has arrived! Become one of the first trainers to be certified in ViPR. Increase your knowledge base using this truly integrated tool 'bridging the gap' between movement and strength training. Great for personal training, group fitness, sport coaches, boot camps and rehabilitation. Education is the key to making the most of this revolutionary tool and giving your clients and members real results. This one day certification provides the comprehensive education necessary for you to effectively and safely train your clients with ViPR. Sponsored by TWIST SPORT CONDITIONING.

44

17h00 - 21h00 

1005

FKCI™ Ultimate Cross Training (W/S)

Ross O'Donnell

With athletes from many sports drawn to MMA-style training, FKCI™ has created this system, adapting MMA conditioning to cross-training. Learn challenging drills for maximum intensity cardio conditioning - with and without resistance and reaction - to improve stability, agility, and athletic performance. Discover an unlimited number of traditional strength and conditioning exercises in an innovative sequence with both isolation and compound functionality. Truly a portable, inexpensive, "no-fuss" system that can be carried in your gym bag and accommodate 20+ participants, including all you need from warm-up to cool-down! Sponsored by FITNESS KICKBOXING CANADA.

22

17h30 - 21h00 

1007

CPR Heartsaver Level A and AED

Marc Ikin

This course is designed to educate you on the basics of adult CPR and choking emergencies so you may assist in emergency situations until Emergency Medical Services arrive. You will also learn the risk factors of heart disease, signs and symptoms of a sudden cardiac arrest, and the recovery position. The AED component of the course teaches the techniques for safe AED use, the need for AEDs, how the heart works and how to use the equipment safely on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. The course is designed for anyone interested in helping in emergency situations.