SCW Fitness is a nationally recognized education body that provides hands on courses with respected fitness industry veterans. Your trainers typically have two decades of fitness experience and wrote the book from which our students study, and in eight hours of theory, prac-tice, and application our students credential with one of the country's finest fitness systems. Every two years, our graduates submit 15 hours of continuing credits to maintain their certificate. Since 1987 SCW Fitness Education and the MANIA® Fitness Instructor Educational Conventions have been where fitness professionals go to learn. For more information, visit www.scwfitness.com or call 877.SCW.FITT

• SCW YOGA FUNDAMENTALS I CERTIFICATION

With Lawrence Biscontini, MA
Wednesday July 24, 7:30am-5:00pm
Additional $99 MANIA Attendees / $159 Non-Attendees
This certificate is one of the fitness industry's most comprehensive theoretical and practical approaches to yoga, teaching a hands-on approach to different Hatha yoga postures suitable for varying clientele. Research, postures, program design and cueing techniques will be addressed so that participants will leave qualified to lead a successful yoga class or passionate yoga-inspired cool down. On-site theoretical exam administered. Additional $35 testing fee. Training Manual additional $24.95. SCW (8.0), AFAA (7.0), ACE (0.8), AEA(4.0), ACSM (8.0). CPR card required.

• SCW PERSONAL TRAINING FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATION

With Keli Roberts
Wednesday July 24, 9:00am-3:00pm
Additional $99 MANIA Attendees / $159 Non-Attendees
This comprehensive lecture and workshop combines academic foundations, training principles, and hands-on training designed to provide students with the skill sets and critical knowledge required to start helping individuals achieve their health-fitness and performance goals. The essentials of exercise physiology and kinesiology, health-risk assessment, key assessments, programming for cardio, strength and flexibility, an introduction to facilitating behavior change, and basic business and marketing skills are all addressed in this day-long course. On-site theoretical exam administered. Additional $35 testing fee. Training Manual additional $24.95. Recommended: Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier, $24.95 (+ s&h). SCW (8.0), AFAA (6.75), AEA (4.0), ACSM (8.0). CPR card required.

• SCW SMALL GROUP TRAINING WITH KETTLE WEIGHTS CERTIFICATION

with Jeff McMullen
Wednesday July 24, 9:00am-3:00pm
Additional $99 MANIA Attendees / $159 Non-Attendees
Kettle weights are a popular strength training option. Unfortunately, little has been done to educate trainers about the appropriate population, movement pattern, methodology, and biomechanics of this highly effective modality. Join Leslie for an in-depth study of planes of motion and exercise prescription with kettle weights. Learn a variety of traditional and modified lifts and gain a thorough understanding of the purpose of each. Additional $35 Testing Fee. Price includes instruction manual. SCW (6.0), AFAA (4.75), ACE (0.6), AEA (3.0), ACSM (6.0). CPR card required.


 
• SCW T’AI CHI & QI GONG FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS CERTIFICATION

With Manuel Velazquez
Thursday July 25, 8:00am-5:00pm
Additional $99 MANIA Attendees / $159 Non-Attendees
Some claim that Qi Gong and T'ai Chi are the oldest group exercise forms on the planet. Manuel shares with you exercises from Qi Gong that can be done in any order, at any time of day, without equipment, and the age old Yang Short Form of T'ai Chi. Feel more invigorated, more energized, and more balanced from this natural choreographic flow of wellness. Suitable for group wellness instructors and Personal Trainers. Please dress comfortably in loose fitting clothing, such as pajamas. Shoes are optional. On-site theoretical exam administered. Additional $35 testing fee. Training Manual additional $24.95. SCW (8.0), AFAA (6.75), ACE (0.8), AEA (4.0), ACSM (8.0). CPR card required.

• SCW SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAM DESIGN AND APPLICATION

With Keli Roberts
Thursday July 25, 9:00am-5:00pm
Additional $99 MANIA® Attendees / $159 Non-Attendees
Understanding the art and practice of program design is critical to all Small Group and Personal Trainers. From weight loss to enhance strength and conditioning you will learn how to design programs, utilizing portable exercise equipment. Knowing how to set up goal driven functional, level appropriate workouts is critical to your business and to the success of your clients. In this training you will learn how to effectively utilize rubber resistance, The Step, a weighted bar, Gliding Discs and medicine balls. Learn critical body alignment, movement progressions in order to enhance motor learning and skill development for five functional program designs. Additional $35 Testing Fee. Price includes instruction manual. SCW (6.0), AFAA (4.75), ACE (0.6), AEA (3.0), ACSM (6.0). CPR card required.

• SCW SPORTS NUTRITION CERTIFICATION

with Fabio Comana, MA, MS
Thursday July 25, 9:00am-3:00pm
Additional $99 MANIA Attendees / $159 Non-Attendees
Sports Nutrition and weight-loss continue to enjoy robust growth in response to consumer demands, topping $25.8 billion in sales in 2011; comparable in size to the entire fitness industry ($26 billion). This growth is fueled in part by changing trends towards exercise that include increased opportunities for competitive-type events, the rising popularity of shorter, more-vigorous exercise programs, and expanding research connecting effective nutrition and hydration with improved exercise performance. This specialty certificate delivers the knowledge and applications of sports nutrition and key supplements needed by fitness professionals to successfully educate, coach and drive clients and athletes to success. On-site theoretical exam administered. Additional $35 testing fee. Training Manual additional $24.95. SCW (5.0), AFAA (5.0), ACE (0.5), AEA (5.0), ACSM (5.0). No CPR card required.

• SCW GROUP EXERCISE FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATION

With Lawrence Biscontini, MA
Thursday July 25, 8:00am-5:00pm
Additional $99 MANIA Attendees / $159 Non-Attendees
Learn class sequencing, warm-up progressions, musical phrasing, proper cueing techniques, choreography development and all the practical skills required to teach your best class, every class. Leave this certification with confidence in your ability to lead and demonstrate proper teaching skills. Understand cardiovascular training, muscular endurance and flexibility training techniques with one of our industry’s finest. On-site theoretical exam administered. Additional $35 testing fee. Training Manual additional $24.95. SCW (8.0), AFAA (5.0), AEA (4.0), ACSM (8.0). CPR card required.

• SCW AQUATIC EXERCISE FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATION

with Irene Lewis-McCormick, MS
Thursday July 25, 8:00am-5:00pm
Additional $99 MANIA Attendees / $159 Non-Attendees
Drawing on over 50 years of combined experience in the aquatic fitness industry, this certification serves as an important first step into the field of teaching aquatic exercise. We will cover practical skill mastery in the benefits of aquatic exercise, the aquatic environment and principles of water, general anatomy and kinesiology, water depth options and appropriate movement plans, cueing skills, music use, working with special populations, the need for professionalism and leadership skills, and legal considerations. On-site theoretical and practical exam administered. Additional $35 testing fee. Training Manual additional $24.95. SCW (8.0), AFAA (8.0), ACE (0.8), AEA (8.0), ACSM (8.0). CPR card required.

• SCW PILATES MATWORK FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATION

with Abbie Appel
Thursday July 25, 8:00am-5:30pm
Additional $99 MANIA Attendees / $159 Non-Attendees
This intensive workshop introduces a progressive series of exercises and modifications based on the methods of Joseph Pilates. The principles of core stabilization, Pilates matwork, and physical therapy techniques are the course basis. Proper execution of form and technique are explored as they apply to training the fitness enthusiast. Matwork Fundamentals enables you to design workouts for everyone—young, old, athletic, sedentary, and even those rehabilitating from injury. On-site theoretical exam administered. Additional $35 testing fee. Training Manual additional $24.95. SCW (8.0), AFAA (7.0), ACE (0.8), AEA (4.0), ACSM (8.0). CPR card required.

• SCW LIFESTYLE AND BEHAVIORAL COACHING WORKSHOP

With Fabio Comana, MA, MS
Thursday July 25, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Additional $59 MANIA Attendees / $89 Non-Attendees
What differentiates great fitness professionals from the rest? Is it their ability to program beyond “exercise science” and include the psychological and emotional parameters of change, or is it their ability to connect with individuals with rapport and effective communication to deliver powerful, positive, memorable experiences? These factors bridge the gap between exercise programming and successful change. Join this workshop and learn how to engage individuals by effectively building rapport, igniting their passion for change, and empowering them to success and self-sufficiency. Learn the art forms to rapport-building, motivational interviewing, overcoming ambivalence and resistance, personality indexing, neuro-linguistic programming and behavioral change. Become an innovator and combine your science of programming with the art of behavioral change, coaching and communication. Price includes instruction manual. SCW (4.0), AFAA (2.75), ACE (0.4), AEA (4.0), ACSM (4.0). No CPR card required.

• SCW GROUP STRENGTH CERTIFICATION

with Irene Lewis-McCormick, MS
Thursday July 25, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Additional $59 MANIA Attendees/$89 Non-Attendees
This course teaches you to create a program that integrates steps, stability balls, weights and tubing for a program perfect for Small Group Training, Indoor or Outdoor Bootcamp, or a traditional Group Exercise Strength and Toning class. Keeping gym-rats motivated and machine-weary participants pumped is a difficult task. Utilize dynamic techniques which systematically incorporate multi-muscle, multi-joint combination exercises. Integrate skill and coordination, add in music and fun and have a perfect group strength class for all generations. The manual takes an in-depth look at the human body and human movement as applied to strength training principles will be reviewed and fused with practical application. On-site theoretical and practical exam administered. Additional $35 testing fee. Training Manual Additional $24.95. SCW (4.0), AFAA (2.75), AEA (2.0), ACSM (4.0). CPR card required.


 
• SCW WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION

with Fabio Comana, MA, MS
Sunday July 28, 9:00am-3:00pm
Additional $99 MANIA® Attendees / $159 Non-Attendees
Weight loss is identified as a leading reason why individuals aged 25 – 55 join health clubs. Yet, for those striving to lose weight, diet and exercise are viewed as traditional practices, but both generally involve less-than-enjoyable experiences. Although fitness professionals seek simple, time-efficient and accurate energy-balance solutions (i.e., calories in versus calories out), emerging research and trends point beyond individual factors to include environmental influencers. This course provides the knowledge and applicable skills on macronutrient structure and function to drive healthier dietary choices; quantitative and simpler qualitative strategies for effective weight loss; and easy-start environmental control strategies to deliver game-changing results, and turn clients into weight-loss champions. On-site theoretical exam administered. Additional $35 testing fee. Training Manual additional $24.95. SCW (6.0), AFAA (6.0), ACE (0.6), AEA (6.0), ACSM (6.0). No CPR card required.

• TABATA BOOTCAMP™

with Mindy Mylrea
Thursday July 25, 9:00am-5:00pm
Additional $199 for MANIA® Attendees / $229 Non-Attendees
Tabata Bootcamp™ is a revolution in small group training designed to generate revenues for you and your facility. Based on cutting edge HIIT exercise, sound nutrition and latest behavioral science, you'll learn how to run 8 week bootcamps that transform your client's bodies and their lives. Tabata Bootcamp™ is a turnkey program that provides you all the tools to be successful. You'll learn the latest techniques in HIIT research, metabolic profiling, perfect exercise programming, body assessment, and motivational coaching skills for creating positive healthy habit forming behaviors, including the Take 3 Eating method, a behavioral science approach that will change the way they eat forever. Lastly, you'll empower your clients and teach how small steps can yield big results in Tabata Bootcamp™, achieving client retention bootcamp after bootcamp. Includes instructor manual, resistance tubing, access to the complete online library that contains over 70 workouts and nutritional support videos, web membership and ongoing support are at no additional fee – you will receive everything you need . This is a complete turn-key program that generates revenues for you. SCW (8.0) ACE (.9) AFAA (8.0). No CPR card required.

• ZUMBA® BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

with Adrianna Carr & Erick Santana
Thursday July 25, 9:00am-6:00pm
For details and registration, visit www.zumba.com
Anyone interested in becoming a Zumba Instructor must attend a Zumba Instructor Training Workshop, and then keep their instructor status current through the courses offered by the Zumba Academy. The first step in becoming a Zumba Instructor is to attend Zumba Basic Skills Level 1.This course teaches you the foundation and formula to teach a Zumba class. You will learn the steps to four basic rhythms (merengue, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton). You'll learn how to put these steps together into a song, and how to create your first Zumba class. We'll provide you with all the tools and resources you will need to teach a Zumba class. Pre-con fee includes: Cardio Party and Live Class DVD, 20 Minute Express Workout DVD, 4 Basic Rhythms Review DVD, Cardio Party Music CD, The Zumba Instructor's Manual, Zumba Certificate of Completion, SCW (8.0) AFAA (5.5), ACE (0.7) Prerequisite: None.

• SCHWINN® CYCLING: INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION


with Julz Arney & Jay Blahnik
Thursday July 25, 9:00am-7:00pm
Additional $199 MANIA® Attendees / $229 Non-Attendees
If you've attended the Schwinn® Cycling Certification at an SCW event in the past three years you pay just $169.00 when you register by 06/24/2013. Use code: RIDERIGHT2013
Get certified in the industry's most respected and progressive indoor cycling instructor training course. In one power-packed day you'll have the tools you need to become a successful and sought-after instructor on any bike. This critically-acclaimed certification includes bike fit, cycling science, class design, music, and the Schwinn® Cycling Coach's Pyramid, a specialized system that makes teaching simple for you and an incredible experience for your students. Join us for the course that offers continually updated material, making this the one certification worth repeating to refresh your skills and inspire your teaching.

Exclusive Schwinn® Benefits:
•Certificate of Training worth .8 ACE CECs, 7.25 AFAA CEUs and 9.0 SCW CECs
•Experience the new Schwinn® AC Performance Bike with MPower™ with Watts Console and discover how measuring wattage, mph, heart rate, calories and more turns up the volume on rider motivation!
•Two complete workout experiences
•A comprehensive training manual
•The NEW Schwinn® Cycling Workout DVD featuring Jay Blahnik and the Schwinn Master Trainer Team
•13 class plans including music selections, authentic cycling clips and the Schwinn Cycling Intensity Chart
•Schwinn®, "I'm Certified!" T-Shirt

SCW (9.0), AFAA (7.25), ACE (0.8). No CPR Card Required.

• REALRYDER® INDOOR CYCLING CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

with Douglas Brooks, MS & Adam Reid
Thursday July 25, 8:00am-5:00pm
Additional $195 MANIA® Attendees / $225 Non-Attendees
Get certified on the world's first functional stationary bike! The RealRyder® Indoor Cycle has changed indoor bike technology forever. This ride encourages, teaches and rewards good form and proper pedal stroke, while riders experience the actions and benefits of turning, leaning and balancing. The Certified Instructor Training Program builds on indoor cycling by teaching you to develop safe, high-energy workouts that emphasize core stability. Grow your indoor cycling program using a fresh approach that involves new dynamic movements. Learn the "Ryde-Ready" prep system, and gain insights on relevant research Stay on the leading edge of indoor cycling by joining a pack of enthusiastic RealRyder® Ambassadors today! (Course includes the RealRyder® Indoor Cycling Training Program Manual ($49.95 retail value), Session notes, Masterclass playlists and ride profiles, and a certificate of completion). SCW (8.0), AFAA (6.75), ACE (0.8). No CPR card required.

• BARRE ABOVE CERTIFICATION

with Leslee Bender
Thursday July 25, 9:00am-5:00pm
Additional $169 MANIA® Attendees / $199 Non-Attendees
This session introduces the trainer to how to successfully teach a basic Barre format without the use or necessity of a ballet bar. Many clubs are losing members to Barre studios. This session will include everything you need to know to teach, implement, and run a successful Barre program. You'll not only keep your members, but acquire new ones.Each trainer will walk away understanding that this program is based on applied functional exercises that create core strength, improve flexibility and posture for ALL levels of students- not dancers! You'll learn efficient and effective movements that are exclusive to this format, so your students will avoid injury. Barre Above is not just another program. It is authentic, progressive and creates critical thinking trainers who look at each student individually. SCW (8.0), AFAA (4.0), ACE (0.6). No CPR card required. (5.5), ACE (0.7) Prerequisite: None.

• MYOFASCIAL COMPRESSION TECHNIQUES (MCT): TRIGGER POINT PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMING FOR PROFESSIONALS

with Jamie Howell
Thursday July 25, 9:00am-5:00pm
Additional $249 MANIA® Attendees / $279 Non-Attendees
Take your knowledge of Trigger Point Performance products to the next level by learning how to incorporate Myofascial Compression Techniques (MCT) into your personal training business! In this training, you will learn how to teach others to use Trigger Point Performance products. You will learn how to effectively demonstrate self-massage manipulations to your clients and other trainers. This training works through the 'Ultimate 6' areas of the body that most impact overall biomechanics – as well as the 'plus' applications. Personal trainers and fitness professionals will leave with an in-depth knowledge of how to use and how to teach MCT in order to increase mobility, improve performance, and increase results that your clients get in your sessions. This training is hands-on, focusing on the practical application of Trigger Point Performance education. Earn continuing education credits and become a Trigger Point 'approved' trainer! Cost includes Trigger Point Performance Gym Kit and course manual. SCW (8.0), AFAA (4.5), ACE (0.8), ISSA (8.0), USAT (0.5), ACSM (0.8). No CPR card required.

• YOGAFIT YOGA LEAN CERTIFICATION

with Beth Shaw
Thursday July 25, 9:00am-5:00pm
Additional $199 for MANIA Attendees / $229 Non-Attendees
This class is designed for weight loss conscious yoga enthusiasts. Losing weight is a transformational process that involves the mind, body and spirit. Therefore, YogaLean is a program designed to work from the inside out, drawing from the self-inquiry of yoga philosophy to take into account every student's unique story, customizing a program that fits their lifestyle, and emphasizing the yogic practices of breathing, meditation, and mindfulness. You will also learn to teach asana class sequences created for differing body shapes and sizes. Learn how to develop a healthy body by combining your YogaFit workout practice with healthy eating habits! Join YogaFit President and Founder, Beth Shaw, as she guides you through a fitness building and fat burning YogaFit class with modifications for all fitness levels. Then relax and enjoy, as she shares her secrets to getting lean. This is a fun workshop with plenty of motivation, inspiration and education to help you create and maintain a fit and healthy body. A "Certificate of Completion" will be presented at the end of the training or be mailed to you. Prerequisites: None SCW (8.0), ACE (0.8.), YOGA ALLIANCE CEU's (8.0). No CPR card required.

• GRAY INSTITUTE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM DESIGN WORKSHOP – AN APPLIED FUNCTIONAL SCIENCE APPROACH

with Lenny Parracino, FAFS
Thursday July 25, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Additional $89 MANIA® Attendees/$119 Non-Attendees
This interactive lecture/workshop will provide attendees with a principle based process to design logical exercise programs. The design of this course is to empower a thought process so you can create and not have to follow "canned-protocols". This class will leave you with a foundational understanding allowing YOUR creativity to flow, in return your ability to INDIVIDUALIZE exercise programs. Be prepared to practice what we share. SCW (4.0), other CECs pending. No CPR card required.

• FLIRTY GIRL FITNESS™: THE FLIRTIFICATION

with Jen Hall
Thursday July 25, 9:00am-3:00pm
Additional $179 MANIA® Attendees / $199 Non-Attendees
You watch MTV and VH1. You love the moves, the music and the magic of this amazing dance style. You've thought about teaching cardio dance but didn't know where to begin. Well, look no further: The Flirty Girl Fitness Booty Beat program is everything you want and more! Created by women for women, Flirty Girl Fitness classes are about providing women of all shapes, sizes and ages with a variety of effective fitness dance classes in a fun, social environment. Our popular, easy to learn dance moves provide the perfect combination of cardio and strength training. Your clients will feel like they're part of a music video rather than in a cardio-crazy, core-chiseling, booty- toning, arm-sculpting workout class. Training Manual and certificate, Foundational Moves DVD, FGF dance I DVD, FGF dance I Fun, Flirty & Fired Up! DVD, 2 FGF Dance Music CDs, Flirty key chain, and pink ink pen all included with course. SCW (6.0) ACE (0.8) and AFAA (8.0)


 
• ZUMBA® SENTAO INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

with Erick Santana
Sunday July 28, 8:00am-5:00pm
For details and registration, visit www.zumba.com
The Zumba Sentao™ program is an intense new way to enhance the fitness-party thrill! Instructors who enroll to become licensed in this specialty program learn explosive chair-based choreography that will strengthen, balance and stabilize the core, and step up cardio work in a whole new way. Students learn to use a chair and their own body weight to enhance muscle strength, improve definition and endurance, and tone their physique! License: Zumba Sentao™ license as long as you are a ZIN™ Member in good standing. Prerequisite: Must be a member of the Zumba® Instructor Network (ZIN™).Fitness certification recommended. SCW (7.0), ACE (0.7), AFAA (6.5), ACSM (5.5) other CECs pending.