#MWFF18
Keynote & Master Trainers
We are excited to welcome three amazing master trainers to #MWFF18!
LAUREN GEORGE
CO-CREATOR OF BARRE ABOVE
HAVE A BALL AT THE BARRE, PULSEPOINTE BARRE HITT THE BARRE, BARRE CERTIFICATION CLASS
Lauren has had a passion for movement and fitness since a young age. She began teaching group fitness classes in college where her first love was step aerobics. Since her beginning in step, she has pursued certifications through Power Pilates, Balanced Body Pilates (Reformer level 1-3, & Apparatus level 1-3), Schwinn, YogaFit, Kettlebell AMPD, QiDANCE, Balletone®, and TRX. After finishing her undergraduate work in Sports Management at Texas A&M University, Lauren completed a master's degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies at The University of North Texas. During her 11 years in the fitness industry, she has had the pleasure of managing the group fitness programs at The Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center, Florida State University, and ToddPilates Fitness in Austin. In 2015, she combined her love of dance, Pilates, and group fitness to create PulsePointe barre, which has since become part of the Barre Above® program. Lauren George is the co-creator of the enhanced Barre Above® program, a Balletone® Master Trainer, serves as adjunct faculty for the Leisure Skills department at Clemson University, and is the owner of Clemson Fitness Company, in Clemson, SC.
HAVE A BALL AT THE BARRE
Come have a "ball at the barre" with us and learn how to utilize the Pilates ball to take your barre choreography up two notches! The Pilates ball is a dynamic prop that can be used in almost every segment of a barre class, not just during core work. In this workshop, instructors will master how to weave together muscle-sculpting barre exercises with the Pilates ball and high energy cardio barre segments.
PulsePointe barre HIIT the barre
Take your barre class and students to new heights with "PulsePointe barre HIIT the barre." This high intensity barre format combines traditional muscle
sculpting barre exercises with functional high intensity intervals and plyometrics. Plie, pop, and lunge your way through this energizing workout designed to work the entire body in just 30-45 minutes!
KATIE HAKE
BEACHBODY LIVE MASTER TRAINER
TURBO KICK, PiYo
Katie Hake is a Beachbody LIVE Master Trainer and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Katie studied nutrition and fitness at Purdue University where her love for group fitness and personal training began. She has trained and mentored hundreds of fitness instructors across the midwest. Katie is kind of obsessed with helping people become happier and healthier each day. Katie will teach you how to take your instructor skills to the next level and create an experience in your classes that people can’t forget!
Turbo Kick
Take your HIIT training and teaching to the next level! Learn how to incorporate a variety of punches, kicks, and pumps into a total body conditioning class that combines high energy HIIT training and total body sweat into the ultimate party! (https://www.beachbodylive.com/turbo-kick/classes/)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iBCWOCTYYY
PiYo
Low impact, but high intensity, this class helps build strength and balance with bodyweight while improving your mobility. Nonstop movement will keep you sweating and smiling, leaving you feeling strong, stretched, and centered. Learn how to incorporate bodyweight exercises to challenge your students on another level. (https://www.beachbodylive.com/piyo/classes/)
STEVEN A. TROTTER
PRINCIPAL FOR GLOBETROTTER WELLNESS SOLUTIONS
Keynote Speaker: Inspired Today, Transforming Tomorrow, The ABCs: Applications of Behavior Change, Cycle to the Clouds Above
Steven A Trotter, MS, is recreation and wellness industry expert, continuing education provider, adjunct professor, and the principal for Globetrotter Wellness Solutions. He holds a master’s degree in health and physical education and a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. His expertise and in depth background is rooted deep in university recreation programs with an extensive repertoire in staff and organizational development and leadership management. Steven is a 2017 IDEA Program Director of the Year finalist and he has presented at state, regional, national, and international conferences including the 2016 IDEA World Convention. He has served as the 2017/2013 NIRSA fitness/wellness institute chair and the past NIRSA fitness committee chair. Steven currently serves as a subject matter expert for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the National Council of Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) and has previously served on the ACE Industry Advisory Panel. Steven holds certifications as ACSM EP-C; ACE GFI, PT, MES, and Health Coach; and maintains several specialty certifications in yoga, pilates, cycling, and is an Advanced instructor in several Les Mills programs.
Keynote: Inspired Today, Transforming Tomorrow
The evolution of the fitness industry exposes many similarities and differences throughout time. From Hippocrates in 400 BC to Frederich Judwig Lahn opening the first fitness club in 1811, to Jack Lalanne bringing fitness to the American public, one thing hasn’t changed; the why. Throughout time we may change the how we deliver fitness to the world through trends, programs, and people but why we do it never will. In the fitness industry, we are here to take people to a place they cant get on their own. Leave inspired and transform tomorrow.
The ABCs: Applications of Behavior Change
Great coaches are great leaders! Our roles are to help people facilitate a change and reach goals. It can be difficult because we are expected to deliver results when we may only spend a small percentage of a week with our clients and members. In this interactive session, you will understand the role of empathy, trust, and rapport along with the transtheoretical model of behavior change and how to apply it to create a long-lasting result in our clients.
Cycle to the Clouds Above
Creating a memorable fitness experience is one of the top items that an instructor must deliver on. Boutique studios are on the rise and opening locations around the world. You can still deliver an award winning cycling experience by using music, lighting, and coaching methods to create a euphoric experience. Let’s do it together!
