A Final Thanks!!

This was the smoothest ever...the BEST ever FitnessFest for sure. The specific thanks and praise from the participants was overwhelming.

I received an email over the weekend about being inspired by my power splash workshop and Julie W. wants to teach water aerobics and wants to know how to get started!

The fact that after about 40 hours in a row from 6am til 7pm of the “green shirted” volunteers (and Gretchen) being together working their tails off. Sunday after the conference they actually “were not done” and some of us enjoyed a beer and some food at The Monastery in Mesa. The volunteers were “beyond amazing”. I usually feel that I have to check up on everyone to make sure everything is done, but I did not have to do that this year. I felt calmer than ever.

The fact that presenters who have been all over the country, and even around the world at conferences, loved presenting at our conference. They felt the warmth and the “non-arrogance” of the participants and staff and other presenters.

Seeing happy, content faces in the classrooms and in the pool. Even on Sunday, after three days of workouts, laughs were abundant.

Each of the vendors seemed content and had great things to say about the venue and the event as a whole.

A true success not just because the numbers were an all-time high, the presenters and variety of workshops were top notch, the event ran pretty much without a glitch, but what makes me most satisfied are the comments about how pleased everyone was with “the attitude” of the event.

Many thanks to our sponsors Einsteins Bagels, Sprouts, Hydro-Fit, Power Systems, and Polar.

Many thanks to our fabulous presenters, Gretchen and the volunteers, Laura Rooney and ASU, and to all of our participants and vendors.

Session: Real World Yoga

Presented by Jackie Camborde

Get the skills to create a collection of visual and verbal cues and five shortcuts to making your yoga class the best it can be. Students participate in a one-of-a-kind Posture Clinic to learn how to assess a variety of alignment issues and how to correct them. You'll never look at your clients' asanas the same way again!

Session: SALSAtional Step

Presented by June Kahn

A rhythmic and methodical approach to building Latin inspired step choreography. Explore fun and inspiring methods to expand your teaching skills using the basic elements of step choreography. Experience the music and rhythm of Latin music and learn how to play with rhythm, the essence of Latin culture and dance.

Session: Hydro Challenge

Presented by Kris Wallace

HydroChallenge is a energizing cardiovascular and strength training water program. Utilizing large buoyancy cuffs on the ankles in both deep and shallow water, participants will learn choreography to challenge many levels of students including the most athletic. This class format will bring the most fit participants to the pool from the floor.

Carol Sauerbre attended the session and was enthusiastic about her experience. She told us the intensity was phenomenal and using the different water apparatus. "She'll make you work hard and snap you out of it!" she says of Wallace.

Session: All About Muscles

Presented by Len Kravitz

Using interactive computer-technology, Len will clearly show you the intricate mechanisms involved in muscle force production for strength and hypertrophy. Many questions about muscle will be answered regarding specific applications to training including the following: muscle metabolism, motor unit recruitment, eccentric versus concentric overloads, volume versus intensity training considerations, and age-related phenomenon of muscle. A major part of this presentation is the discussion of what really happens to muscles as they grow. The final part of the lecture will include the newest research findings on the best training program designs for improving strength and hypertrophy.