This session is armed with great tools that you will be able to adapt in your step routines. Instructors that are already teaching step will leave this course inspired with practical yet challenging choreography! You will also master the vocabulary of moves, lead leg changes and the build up of a great choreography for all those step lovers in your class that are ready to step on it and sweat!

Session Presented in both English / French.
Pésentée en Français et en Anglais.

"Fart•lek": It's a funny word and a great training tool. Fartlek is Swedish for "speed-play". The training technique has been around for decades and is a very effective way of increasing a cyclist's speed and endurance. Basically, Fartlek training involves varying your pace throughout your ride. In other words, you integrate intense sprints and bursts of speed into the workout, followed by a seated or standing recovery below what most would consider easy riding. In this class, you will learn how to put together a Fartlek ride including how to pace the class, work with the music, and keep participants engaged and motivated. Bring a water bottle and a towel; be prepared to sweat.

Session provided in English.

When most people think of mind/body training, they think meditation and quiet environments – a far cry from what most indoor cycling classes are like. But indoor cycling can be a form of moving meditation. In this session, you’ll learn how to create a fluid class that asks participants to lose themselves in your words and in the music – causing extraneous thoughts to disappear to focus on the ride. You’ll learn how to create a ride that will be hard and efficient, and that will leave your participants feeling both euphoric and at peace. Bring a water bottle and a towel; be prepared to sweat.

Session provided in English.

This session is hot, hot, hot! With a mix of simple low impact cardio patterns, latin based dance moves and some spicy music, you are certain to experience a workout that is pure fun & high energy! Carole will show you how easy it is to transform your class into a latin party!

Session Presented in both English / French.
Pésentée en Français et en Anglais.

The protein diet, is the slimming method of the 21e century: It is a natural, effective method without danger. Its principal advantage is that it help you lose fat while preserving the muscles and tonus. Several diets available in the market leave us with a lot of questioning! Part of the method is devoted to the phase of stabilization to maintain the healthy weight zone.

The protein diet is a natural method of slimming, effective and without causing tiredness. Formerly reserved to the high level athletes, it has been finally revealed by Doctor Tran Tien Chanh, the protein diet proved to be reliable and is recommended by the majority of doctors. In this seminar, you will see the comparison with the traditional hypo-calory diets. Pierre will also explain the metabolic syndrome, the hyper insulinemy, the hormone of lipogenesis and much more. With this alive and effective formation, you will be able to evaluate the treatment using the protein diet principles and methods for a population suffering more and more from obesity and especially from diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension.

Session presented in French.

Of all the equipment available to fitness leaders, dumbbells are one of the most versatile. There are literally thousands of exercises that can be performed using these simple pieces of equipment. Participants of this session will be presented with a cross section of dumbbells exercises that can be incorporated into a client (class) routine for exceptional results. Exercise selection, and execution of the optimal movement pattern for each exercise presented will arm the fitness leader with a clear understanding of “smart” training using dumbbells.

Session provided in English.

Keep your clients on their fitness toes by taking their programs to greater challenges with the implementation of tempo changes, and the latest training tools. Frances will show you how one exercise can transform into five different workouts for everyone from the beginner, to the intermediate and advanced participants.

Session is provided in English.

Jazzercise “fresh moves” “new music” “pure motivation”

When you love your workout, results come easy. That’s why Jazzercise blends elements of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kick-boxing, and more to create truly effective programs for people of every age and fitness level Each 60-minute workout is choreographed to today's hottest music, including Top 40, jazz, country, funk, and classics. Our instructors make all the routines fun and easy-to-follow. Every class includes a gentle warm up, 30-minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch finale.

You know how important sleep is but isn’t it the first thing you will sacrifice in order to get things done? Sleep deprivation is a fact of life for most North Americans and it is almost normal in modern society because we are all so busy. Discover how sleep affects fitness, daily performance, mood, productivity, stress and health. You will walk away with some of the best strategies to optimize productivity, performance, and training results.

Session presented in French.

The course will explain the vital interaction of the gluteus muscles with the torso and the extremeties, showing the different systems that act on the body. These relationships are crucial for improved functional capacity and decreased spinal stress. Learn assessments for the lumbo-pelvic region, effective stretches, plus functional exercicess to improve performance and enhance esthetics.

Your participants want aerobic training and they also want strength training but they don’t have a lot of time to spend at the gym. Here is the perfect solution for you and for your participants! Join Doris and let her show you how to get the most out of your workout in just 1 hour. You will learn to safely alternate between original and fun cardiovascular and strength training segments using a stability ball and an elastic band. You don’t want to miss this! Equipment used: balls and elastics.

Session Presented French.
Pésentée en Français.

What if you could have a great workout without sacrificing the style… This session is about feeling good about your-self and looking great while building a sweat! Jennifer will guide your into cool and hip new moves so that you can sail through hip hop choreography like if you had done that all your life! Bring your baggy clothes and lots of attitude and join this hip hop fitness party!

Session Presented in both English / French.
Pésentée en Français et en Anglais.

Everything you need to know about this new discipline: a weapon for the treatment of back-pain and rheumatism, some simple exercises to check whether clinical posturology treatment can help you or you client, a new diagnostic method and a new therapeutic aresena, good feet good eyes, learning how to analyze the postural system, identify those elements that are out-of-the-tune, correct and reprogram the system as a whole.

Session presented in French.

Simplify your exercise routine, and conquer your fitness goals with the Lebert Equalizer. The Equalizer works the Triceps, Lower Abs, Chest and Back Muscles like no other piece of exercise equipment. Participants can move easily from one exercise to another as you never have to stop to adjust the weight. It also has a simple versatility that allows the user full control over the amount of body-weight used for any given exercise.

The effects are nothing short of phenomenal as the end result is greater muscle endurance, strength, even cardio! The Equalizer is ideal for sport conditioning and is now being used in many Training Facilities and Fitness Clubs. It is used because it incorporates the training needed for basic strength, CORE stability, movement skills, and increased aerobic capacity.

The Equalizer is safe, lightweight and easy to store. It is ideal for personal trainers who have an eye out for new and innovative tools to keep their clients motivated and challenged and adds an exciting change to group exercise and Team Training.

Session Presented in English.

Insuring deep core muscle activation of all participants in a Pilates class remains a challenge for even the most seasoned instructors.

During this workshop, we will see different approaches taken from the CPM Pilates Method to help clients activate deep musculature. Through the use of varied verbal cues, tactile cues, images and body awareness exercises we will learn how to give more power to basic Pilates exercises. Ideal for instructors wishing to enhance teaching skills and for less experienced Pilates enthusiasts.

Session Presented in both English/ French.
Pésentée en Français et en Anglais.

In this workshop you will learn a wide variety of exercises done in 1-3 min intervals with high intensity Kickboxing and athletic moves mixed with integrated muscle conditioning. Shelly will teach you cardio drills and creative strength conditioning exercises that are geared for all levels of participants. Instructors and trainers will find that this program in not only easy to teach to their participants but fun and motivating to help them get the results they are looking for.

Session presented in English.

For a long time now, strength training has claimed to be a critical part of weight loss programs. What is the truth behind the statement? To favor weight loss, is it preferable to end the training session with strength for cardiovascular training? What is the influence of muscle on resting metabolism? Should we do endurance series or short series? Could we have gone wrong all these years? Shouldn’t, we have done only cardio for people wishing only weight loss? This workshop may shock some or your training concepts. Conservative minds, stay clear!

Session is presented in French.

It seems like everyone is concerned with posture and tight muscles. But how do these tight muscles actually become that way? Why do they become tight and is stretching the most effective way to fight this problem? Come and find out the neurophysiology behind muscle tightness and the most effective way to get rid of it, while improving muscle function, sports performance and… I almost forgot… posture (maybe!).

Session presented in French.

When did our choreography get so complicated? Here’s a workshop that keeps it simple and delivers the fun factor and sensations of success! By taking marches, step touches and grapevines, combined with creative cueing, arm choreography, directional changes and double tempos, you’ve got a class that gives lots of options for all levels. Take this choreography back with you and use it as soon as you get home. It’s ready-made for real members in real clubs.

Session Presented in French.
Pésentée en Français.

Come experience this great new way of aerobics, « Afrobics » is a high intensity workout inspired of African dance that will boost you from start to end. After this workshop, you’ll take your regular aerobic classes into a new dimension.

Note: Tigers are not admitted to this session !

Session Presented in both English/ French.
Pésentée en Français et en Anglais.

How do you prescribe a custom made program? The key is to match the profile of the client’s body with the profile of their activity/goals. This lecture will take you through a step-by-step process enabling the trainer or therapist to evaluate the neuromechanical state of a person’s body and prescribe exercise accordingly. It is then possible to create a continuum of exercise that will take the client from their current state to their ultimate goal!

Session Presented in English.

The secret is out! Fitness professionals everywhere are jumping on the boomer bandwagon. In this workshop we will discuss adapting your practical skills to meet the needs of the aging boomer. Learn programming details, “must do” strength training moves, balance exercises, modifications and progressions. You will walk away with an excellent repertoire to get you started with boomers of any fitness level. Note: This is a hands on workshop with a strong practical component. Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors.

Session presented in English.

Looking for innovative approaches to motivate your clients? Welcome to Bellydance! Come and pick up a few oriental moves as Yasmine leads you through a dynamic mix of energetic movements like shimmies, hip drops, and rotations -- all aimed at enhancing the participants’ secondary components of fitness. Increase body awareness through isolation techniques such as chest lifts, rib cage slides and abdominal undulations. Stimulate your spirit with the vibrant and sultry moves this dance offers!

Session Presented in both English/ French.
Pésentée en Français et en Anglais.

Based on Vinyasa flow yoga. The foundation of the dancing warrior class is based on a series of warrior pose sequences. Discover the foundations of Yoga practice, including careful construction and effective sequencing, asana variations, pranayama and the bandhas. This yoga practice is rhythmic and challenging in nature, a balance of focus and fun. Explore the life force living within you and experience a wave of energy as it rises to the surface leaving you with a feeling of complete equilibrium and bliss.

Session Presented in English.

Take your training to another frequency learn to take advantage of the science behind circuit training and apply it to your clients, whether one on one or in a group. Limited equipment and space required. You will also learn how to modify the program to meet all of your client’s goals. Look good feel better with circuit training.

Session presented in English.

Strength training for youthful clients has always been controversial, but new research is shedding more light on the subject. Learn the proper way to program children for strength development, based on their specific goals. You’ll learn tips for safe program design and explore how skillful manipulation of sets, reps and load can safely take your client to new fitness levels.

Session presented in French