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NETA's 5th Annual Twin Cities Fit Fest
offers new and exciting workshops for all fitness professionals. You're sure to
get what you need:
get credits, get certified, get connected, get inspired!
Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN
February 17-19, 2012
All workshops provide NETA, ACE, AFAA & NASM CEC's, including new workshops featuring: Latin Dance, Cardio Crazy, Kettlebell II,
Pilates Reformer on the Floor, Athletic Bootcamp, Kicks 4 Kids, H.I.I.T., Essence of Tai Chi, and Team Bootcamp.
Space is limited... register early!
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Cardio Crazy More...
Bogged down by choreography? Cardio Crazy is the ultimate blend of cardio workouts. Combine multiple cardio formats into one hour that makes participants smile and sweat. Revisit the basics, remember safety, and revitalize creativity. Create and practice moves you can apply Monday morning!
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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6-9pm |
Stress Reduction & Relaxation
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Discover simple techniques to reduce stress and tension. This workshop incorporates breathing, yoga, tai chi, chi gong and meditation. Learn the science behind stress reduction and ways to relax anywhere. A perfect workshop for overwhelmed fitness professionals and the perfect opportunity to share this knowledge with your students and clients.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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6-9pm |
Pilates Reformer on the Floor More...
All the fun none of the bulk! Take the inspiration of Pilates Reformer exercises to the floor using small equipment such as balls, bands, and weights. This workshop is designed for students who have a good understanding of the Pilates principles and essential mat exercises. Reformer experience helpful, but not required.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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6-9pm |
Orthopedic Injuries and Exercise More...
This course focuses on common injuries to the major joints, and teaches you ways to manage and progress clients safely. This will also talk about ways to prevent further injury. Specific topics include injuries of the knees, hips, shoulders, and spine as well as itis’s. Learn the basics of taking a client out of pain and back to favorite activities.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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6-9pm |
Athletic Bootcamp More...
Not just another sports drills workout! Apply the components of skill development, mental focus, and goal setting to a traditional boot camp workout. This bootcamp workshop forces the mind and body to work together to create a true athletic experience. Participants will have fun, refine form, improve function and create memorable workouts. Create effective athletic bootcamp workouts for your class, clients, or sports teams. Athletic Bootcamp will inspire the inner athlete in all of us!
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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Latin Dance Fitness More...
Create fun, safe, and energetic Latin dance fitness classes. The importance of a proper warm up, safety, and modifications will be covered. Learn popular Latin dance styles: Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, and more! Basic dance steps are taught, experienced and practiced throughout the workshop. Once the dance moves are learned, discover how to incorporate them into a group fitness workout.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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8-11am |
Fitness Assessments More...
Learn how which assessments are critical to safe, effective training for clients of all ages and needs. Instruction and hands-on participation for posture, range of motion (flexibility), cardiovascular and strength fitness assessments.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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8-11am |
H.I.I.T. More...
H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training) exercises are very popular in the industry right now. Learn how to properly apply H.I.I.T. techniques to both your classes and your clients. Some of the topics include energy systems, EPOC, and appropriate application of methodology.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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8-11am |
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11:30am-
12:30pm |
Injury Management More...
Designing training programs for your clients involves many variables. Personal trainers must understand their client's short-term and long-term goals, exercise preferences, and current level of fitness before establishing reps, sets, resistance levels and frequency of training and rest periods. This workshop teaches you how to progress or modify your client’s strength training routine based on the most common musculoskeletal injuries.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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11:30am-
2:30pm |
Kicks 4 Kids More...
Get ready to play. Learn games to incorporate active fun for kids ages 3-13. Kicks 4 Kids emphasizes non-competitive, inclusive movement that develops fine motor skills, creativity and imagination.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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11:30am-
2:30pm |
Team Bootcamp More...
Jumpstart your boot camp programming with teamwork. By building camaraderie we foster positive energy that creates an inclusive atmosphere. This motivates participants to achieve new levels of fitness with others. Get new ideas, practice team building skills, encourage partner work, and facilitate fun competition.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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3-6pm |
Kettlebell II More...
Proficiency and progressions. That’s what this workshop is all about. Review the basics of this popular workout including important safety techniques, body positioning, alignment and appropriate starting weight. By understanding the unique physics of the Kettlebell, you will increase your proficiency and learn how to progress the exercises to the next level. Kettlebell experience necessary.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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3-6pm |
Essence of Tai Chi More...
This mind-body exercise uses gentle movements with a martial arts foundation to provide a great warm-up or cool down for group exercise classes and personal training clients. Tai chi focuses on breathing and balance while promoting tranquility, agility, longevity and good health.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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3-6pm |
Certifications & Specialty
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Kettlebell Specialty Certification Training More...
1 Day. This introductory course teaches the basics of Kettlebell training, the history of this fascinating workout, safety techniques, body positioning, alignment, and appropriate starting weights. You will experience the most popular exercises including swing, clean and press, the snatch, and many more. Workshop includes exam (valid for 2 years). Class size is limited to 14 participants.
$169
CECs: 7 NETA, .5 ACE, 6 AFAA, .8 NASM
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8am-3pm |
Indoor Group
Cycling Specialty Certification More...
1 Day. NETA’s Indoor Group Cycling specialty certification covers all the basics of teaching cycling classes. Topics include setting up the room and managing a variety of situations. Learn the many body positions for a safe and challenging ride, contraindications, terminology, class formatting, music selection, and cuing.
$149
CECs: 7 NETA, .5 ACE, 6 AFAA, .6 NASM
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8am-3pm |
Group
Exercise Certification More...
1 Day. Aspiring and experienced instructors get certified with the most comprehensive one-day certification in the industry. Classroom review and demonstrations include: anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, nutrition, cueing, choreography and practical skills training. Workshop includes exam and National Certification (Valid for 2 years).
$199*
*Early Bird Rate. Register 30 days in advance. Standard rate: $249
Recommended: Fitness Professional’s Manual $49
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8am-4:30pm |
Yoga Specialty Certification (Day 1) More...
2 Days. Learn how to lead and teach a multi-level traditional yoga class. This workshop teaches 27 basic yoga poses, breathing, contraindications, modifications, class formats for gentle and fitness yoga, alignment strategies, and meditation. Workshop includes exam (Valid for 2 years).
$299*
*Early Bird Rate. Register 30 days in advance. Standard rate: $349
CECs: 14 NETA, 1.3 ACE, 8.25 AFAA, 1.3 NASM
Required: NETA Yoga Manual $55
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8am-5pm |
Personal
Training Certification (Day 1) More...
2 Days. Becoming certified is the first step in being recognized as a competent personal trainer. NETA’s NCCA accredited Personal Trainer Certification provides the credentials needed to begin a successful career. This 2-day curriculum includes: Anatomy, physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, fitness assessments, nutrition, behavior modification and exercise programming. Workshop includes exam and National Certification (Valid for 2 years)
$349*
*Early Bird Rate. Register 30 days in advance. Standard rate: $399
CECs: 14 NETA, 1.4 ACE, 11 AFAA, 1.4 NASM
Recommended: Fitness Professional’s Manual $49
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8am-5pm |
Pilates Mat Specialty Certification (Day 1) More...
2 Days.
This specialty certification covers the fundamental principles of Pilates, and teaches you how to apply them to 40 different exercises. Additionally, learn how to cue, correct form, and apply modifications. Workshop includes exam (Valid for 2 years)
$299*
*Early Bird Rate. Register 30 days in advance. Standard rate: $349
CECs: 14 NETA, 1.3 ACE, 9 AFAA, 1.3 NASM
Required: NETA Pilates Manual $35
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8am-5pm |
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Re-Boot Camp More...
Fun Work - Hard Play! An exercise format that is sure to rev up the most avid exercisers. Endurance games, intervals, circuits and obstacle courses are just a few of the innovative ideas used to train the entire body for serious results
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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8-11am |
Group Strength Training More...
Group Strength Training is a highly structured strength training class using a variety of equipment. You will learn to teach participants to push their weight training experience to a higher level using upbeat entertaining music mixed with exciting and innovative choreography! From the beginner to the hardcore lifter there is something for everyone in this training.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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8-11am |
H.I.I.T. The Road More...
Take your indoor group cycling intervals to the next level with High-intensity interval training (HIIT). HIIT is physically demanding and not for the timid; completion of the Indoor Cycling Certificate or Revolutionary Rides is a prerequisite and heart rate monitors are strongly encouraged.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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8-11am |
PT Hands-On Behavior, Motivation & Goals More...
The best program in the world does no good unless it is actually used! Starting with the behavioral aspect of personal training allows the trainer to build a rapport and trusting relationship with the client. This workshop teaches you how to use the Health Status tool to role play while it introduces Motivational Interviewing and teaches the importance of self-efficacy. The class participant will have a better appreciation for the importance, and complexity, of the behavioral aspect of personal training.
$149
CECs: 7 NETA, .7 ACE, 5.5 AFAA, .8 NASM
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Running From A-Z More...
Running A to Z will give you the valuable information you need to improve form, increase endurance and speed, prevent injury, maintain muscular balance and alignment, improve flexibility, run more efficiently and maintain a positive metal outlook. From the 5K to the marathon, from the jogger to the elite long distance runner, this workshop will give you the necessary knowledge to exceed goals.
$149
CECs: 7 NETA, .7 ACE, 6 AFAA, .7 NASM
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12:30pm |
Hands-On Yoga More...
It's time to get your hands on yoga! Take your yoga practice and your teaching skills to the next level with this yoga adjustment workshop. Learn to teach off the mat to help your students find more depth and ease in poses. Special focus on anatomy, alignment and meeting the needs of special populations, such as athletes and children and students who are prenatal, aging, overweight or injury.
$69
CECs: 3 NETA, 3 AFAA, .3 ACE, .3 NASM
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12-3pm |
Certifications & Specialty
Certifications |
Yoga Specialty Certification (Day 2) More...
2 Days. Learn how to lead and teach a multi-level traditional yoga class. This workshop teaches 27 basic yoga poses, breathing, contraindications, modifications, class formats for gentle and fitness yoga, alignment strategies, and meditation. Workshop includes exam (Valid for 2 years).
$299*
*Early Bird Rate. Register 30 days in advance. Standard rate: $349
CECs: 14 NETA, 1.3 ACE, 8.25 AFAA, 1.3 NASM
Required: NETA Yoga Manual $55
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8am-2pm |
Pilates Mat Specialty Certification (Day 2) More...
2 Days.
This specialty certification covers the fundamental principles of Pilates, and teaches you how to apply them to 40 different exercises. Additionally, learn how to cue, correct form, and apply modifications. Workshop includes exam (Valid for 2 years)
$299
*Early Bird Rate. Register 30 days in advance. Standard rate: $349
CECs: 14 NETA, 1.3 ACE, 9 AFAA, 1.3 NASM
Required: NETA Pilates Manual $35
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8am-2pm |
Kettlebell Specialty Certification More...
1 Day. This introductory course teaches the basics of Kettlebell training, the history of this fascinating workout, safety techniques, body positioning, alignment, and appropriate starting weights. You will experience the most popular exercises including swing, clean and press, the snatch, and many more. Workshop includes exam (valid for 2 years). Class size is limited to 14 participants.
$169
CECs: 7 NETA, .5 ACE, 6 AFAA, .8 NASM
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8am-3pm |
Personal
Training Certification (Day 2) More...
2 Days. Becoming certified is the first step in being recognized as a competent personal trainer. NETA’s NCCA accredited Personal Trainer Certification provides the credentials needed to begin a successful career. This 2-day curriculum includes: Anatomy, physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, fitness assessments, nutrition, behavior modification and exercise programming. Workshop includes exam and National Certification (Valid for 2 years)
$349*
*Early Bird Rate. Register 30 days in advance. Standard rate: $399
CECs: 14 NETA, 1.4 ACE, 11 AFAA, 1.4 NASM
Recommended: Fitness Professional’s Manual $49
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8am-3pm |
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PT Certification $349* | Group Fitness Certification $199* | Pilates & Yoga Specialty Certifications $299*
Indoor Group Cycling Specialty Certification $149 | Kettlebell Specialty Certification $169
PT Hands-On Behavior, Motivation & Goals $149 | Running from A to Z $149
CEC Workshop $69 for one class or $59 each for 3 or
more.
Workouts $25
*Early Bird Rate. Register 30 days in advance.
Standard rates: PT Certification $399 | Group Fitness Certification $249 | Pilates & Yoga Specialty Certifications $349
The Fit Fest '12 schedule, workshop descriptions, and registration
form are available as a downloadable packet.
Download the NETA Fit Fest '12 Packet
(pdf)
Register:
Online at NETAfit.org,
download our Registration Form (pdf),
or call us at 800.237.6242.
Event Location

Normandale Community College
9700 France Ave. South
Bloomington, MN 55431
Normandale Directions and Parking Information
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