Fit Fest: Bloomington, MN

Our intensive, two–day Yoga Basics workshop provides hands–on experience in teaching beginner yoga formats through a breakdown of 20 poses focused on alignment, safety, variations and breathing techniques. In addition to the basics of class formatting, you’ll discuss yoga history through exploration of the 8 limbs, learn the anatomy and physiology of the nervous and respiratory systems, as well as discover ways to encourage and motivate your participants through verbal refinements and inclusive cuing. This certification will provide 2 sample beginning yoga classes as well as time for practice teacher under the supervision of an experienced yoga teacher.

Early Bird Fee: $349 | Standard $399 — Credits: 20 NETA, ACE 2.0, 15 AFAA

Our intensive, two–day Yoga Basics workshop provides hands–on experience in teaching beginner yoga formats through a breakdown of 20 poses focused on alignment, safety, variations and breathing techniques. In addition to the basics of class formatting, you’ll discuss yoga history through exploration of the 8 limbs, learn the anatomy and physiology of the nervous and respiratory systems, as well as discover ways to encourage and motivate your participants through verbal refinements and inclusive cuing. This certification will provide 2 sample beginning yoga classes as well as time for practice teacher under the supervision of an experienced yoga teacher.

Early Bird Fee: $349 | Standard $399 — Credits: 20 NETA, ACE 2.0,  15 AFAA

In your role as an educator, instructor, trainer or coach you come to know the eating and exercise beliefs and habits of participants, clients and athletes in a unique way.  What do you do when those beliefs and habits go from being healthy to unhealthy and their performance is impacted in the club, studio, gym floor or in an athletes sport? How do recognize eating disorders symptoms in participants, clients and athletes and how can you intervene? Explore the many facets of eating disorders including the physiological impact, compulsive exercise, the athlete triad, impacts of social media and the impact fitness professionals can make and how to help.

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE, 3 AFAA, .3 NASM

Make your workouts work for you! Set your participants up for enhanced athletic performance, pain-free living, or sustained independence by coaching them through a balanced, “functional” workout. Whether your audience is athletes, young moms, active adults, or a mix, this workshop will give you an easy plug-and-play method of incorporating multiple exercise modalities into a fast-paced, multi-level circuit.

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE, 3 AFAA, .3 NASM

This classroom-based seminar addresses two common types of arthritis: osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Topics covered include the basic pathophysiology, epidemiology, and common symptoms of disease, benefits (and risks) associated with physical activity, and exercise recommendations and special considerations for individuals with arthritis.

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE, 3 AFAA, .3 NASM

Heartsaver® CPR/AED Certification Course This instructor-led course teaches cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for an adult victim following the guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA). This course provides a basic understanding of adult CPR principles and covers fundamental skills necessary to sustain life until EMS personnel arrives at the scene. Registration fee includes CPR Pocket Mask.

Fee: $60, No Discounts applied for this workshop — Credits: No credits

“How do you keep your indoor group cycling class relevant with the emergence of hybrid and non-traditional boutique-style formats? NETA’s updated Cycle 360 workshop will equip you to provide a safe, effective, engaging class that can attract both traditional outdoor cyclists as well as mainstream fitness participants. Drawing upon the metabolic and aerobic benefits of cycling, complementary off the bike strength training exercises, and targeted core work, you’ll learn how to create workouts that come full circle. Elements such as music and lighting that can aid in creating an experience will also be addressed. Completion of the Indoor Group Cycling Specialty Certification is highly recommended prior to taking this workshop.”

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE,  3 AFAA, .3 NASM

It’s estimated that one-third of participants in a mainstream yoga class have experienced significant trauma. In this workshop, yoga’s effects on the autonomic nervous system will be examined, as well as recommended practices and contraindicated positions. Class and instructor considerations will also be addressed, providing participants with the insight to handle victims of trauma in a mainstream class. *Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Practices is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE, 3 AFAA, .3 NASM

NETA’s Indoor Group Cycling specialty certification covers all the basics of teaching cycling classes,
including setting up the room, managing a variety of situations and the many body positions for a safe but
challenging ride. Other key topics include contra-indications, terminology, class formatting, music
selection and cuing. We’ve also added a special section on helping individuals determine the proper level
of exercise intensity to meet their goals. Includes free study guide.

Fee: $199 — Credits: 7 NETA, .7 ACE, 5 AFAA

Meet the growing demand for fitness classes geared specifically for active older adults! NETA’s new
Senior Fitness Specialty certification is designed for fitness professionals wanting tools to safely and
effectively train and teach the older adult population. In this foundational course, you’ll master exercise
selection principles for chronic conditions, practice fall prevention techniques, learn functional fitness
assessment protocols, and discuss ways to best communicate with senior class participants. This course
will improve your professional adaptability and help unlock your career potential.

Fee: $199 — Credits: 7 NETA, .7 ACE,  7 AFAA

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).

Fee: $199 — Credits: 7 NETA, .6 ACE,  6 AFAA

In this one day, NETA Specialty Certification you will learn the fundamentals necessary to design safe
and effective multi-level Barre Connect classes. Leave with a deep understanding of the science,
technique, and 4 main components behind Barre Connect. Discover how to connect the components of
Ballet & Dance Technique, Yoga Postures, Functional Strength Exercises, and Cardiovascular Training to
create a FUN, total body workout.

Fee: $199 — Credits: 8 NETA, .8 ACE, 8 AFAA

The GX Instructor Certification review workshop features interactive lectures, demonstrations and hands-on applications that help you develop the technical knowledge and leadership skills to become an
effective and successful group exercise instructor. Includes proctored exam administered at conclusion of
workshop.

Recommended Study Material: The Fitness Professional’s Manual, 5th ed. $59

Early Bird Fee: $299 – Standard $349 — Credits: 6 NETA

The PT Certification review workshop features 14 hours of interactive lectures, demonstrations and
hands-on applications that help you develop the technical knowledge and leadership skills to implement
safe, effective, motivational exercise programming for your clients. Includes proctored exam administered
at conclusion of workshop.

Recommended Study Material: The Fitness Professional’s Manual, 5th ed. $59

Early Bird Fee: $449 – Standard $499 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.4 ACE,  14 AFAA

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)

Study Material: Pilates Manual $35

Early Bird Fee: $349 * Standard $399 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.3 ACE,  14 AFAA

Wellness Coaching has emerged as a growing trend in the health and fitness industries. At NETA, we see
wellness coaching as an exciting and immersive way to improve people’s lives through fitness and well being.
Being a wellness coach gives you the unique opportunity to provide individuals one-on-one help
with building strength, both physical and mental.

Recommended Study Materials: Lifestyle Wellness Coaching, 3rd ed. $89, The Fitness Professional’s Manual, 5th ed. $59

Early Bird Fee: $349 * Standard $399 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.2 ACE,  14 AFAA

Instructors will learn to safely introduce intermediate and advanced poses, provide hands-on assists, and fine tune alignment cues. Participants will have the opportunity to plan and lead a mini-class, practice intermediate postures, and dig deep into yoga history and philosophy.

Early Bird Fee: $349 * Standard $399 — Credits: 20 NETA, 2.0 ACE,  15 AFAA

Dust off those steps that have been sitting in the studio closet and re-visit this tool in a new light. Participants in this workshop will discuss the benefits of aerobic versus anaerobic training, and how to use steps and risers in a fusion between traditional step movements and innovative high-intensity exercises. Upon completion of this workshop, instructors will be able to program and deliver a class that appeals to both traditional steppers and a contemporary crowd.

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE,  3 AFAA, .3 NASM

NETA has partnered with Accredible to issue digital credentials to those who have earned NETA’s Group Exercise Instructor or Personal Trainer certification. Please join us for a complimentary presentation to learn more about NETA’s digital credentials and how to promote your accomplishment.

Free Informational Workshop — Credits: 1 NETA

This classroom-based seminar presents the role of physical activity and exercise to maintain brain health into older adulthood and to mitigate the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE,  3 AFAA, .3 NASM

Help your participants kick and punch their way to a fun, challenging, and intense workout. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills to teach and demonstrate basic martial arts techniques, create kicking and punching combinations, integrate martial arts-inspired agility and speed drills, and use those moves/combinations to design a high intensity workout for your participants.

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE, 3 AFAA, .3 NASM

Self-myofascial release (SMR) continues to be an area of interest among many avid fitness enthusiasts. However, when strapped on time, many individuals forgo recovery activities such as SMR for exercises in which they “feel” the burn. Participants in this three-hour workshop will learn the science behind SMR, ailments common amongst group exercise members, and how to combine foam rolling and targeted core exercises to reset common muscular imbalances, alleviate chronic pain, and still leave members feeling worked and reset!

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE,  3 AFAA, .3 NASM

Fusion-classes have continued to gain popularity, as they offer participants the benefits of two formats in half the time. Ride and Renew combines the benefits of an intense cycling workout with counter-balancing yoga poses to restore the body. Learn the effects that high intensity interval training via cycling has on the body, and how to both maximize the benefits and counteract the stressors through the combination of cycle and yoga. Completion of either the Indoor Group Cycling Specialty Certification OR Yoga Foundations Specialty Certification OR experience in one of the formats is highly recommended prior to taking this workshop.

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE,  3 AFAA, .3 NASM

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)

Study Material: Pilates Manual $35

Early Bird Fee: $349 * Standard $399 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.3 ACE,  14 AFAA

The Youth Fitness Specialty Certification is designed for instructors and trainers who are currently working with children and adolescents or are interested in doing so. Current statistics and general physical activity recommendations for youth ages 3 to 18 will be addressed in addition to stages of child development. Participants will learn how to safely develop youth athletes through multilateral training, as well as how to promote physical activity for a healthier weight. Upon completion of the workshop and the online examination you will earn the NETA Specialty Certificate in Youth Fitness.

Fee: $199 — Credits: 8 NETA,  .8 ACE,  8 AFAA

Mastered the basics of Kettlebell? The course will take your instruction to the next level! The Advanced Kettlebell Specialty Certification is designed for instructors and trainers who have a basic understanding of the kettlebell swing, clean and snatch. Participants will the learn the science behind kettlebell, drills to correct wing errors, and advanced exercises including the windmill and the Turkish get-up.

Fee: $199 — Credits: 7 NETA, .7 ACE, 7 AFAA

Wellness Coaching has emerged as a growing trend in the health and fitness industries. At NETA, we see
wellness coaching as an exciting and immersive way to improve people’s lives through fitness and wellbeing.
Being a wellness coach gives you the unique opportunity to provide individuals one-on-one help
with building strength, both physical and mental.

Recommended Study Materials: Lifestyle Wellness Coaching, 3rd ed. $89, The Fitness Professional’s Manual, 5th ed. $59

Early Bird Fee: $349 * Standard $399 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.2 ACE,  14 AFAA

The PT Certification review workshop features 14 hours of interactive lectures, demonstrations and
hands-on applications that help you develop the technical knowledge and leadership skills to implement
safe, effective, motivational exercise programming for your clients. Includes proctored exam administered
at conclusion of workshop.

Recommended Study Material: The Fitness Professional’s Manual, 5th ed. $59

Early Bird Fee: $399 – Standard $449 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.4 ACE,  14 AFAA

Instructors will learn to safely introduce intermediate and advanced poses, provide hands-on assists, and fine tune alignment cues. Participants will have the opportunity to plan and lead a mini-class, practice intermediate postures, and dig deep into yoga history and philosophy.

Early Bird Fee: $349 – Standard $399 — Credits: 20 NETA, 2.0 ACE,  15 AFAA

An in-depth look at creating an open environment, teaching to students with special needs or conditions, and learn ways to help every individual meet their goal in a group setting through a coaching approach. Explore post adaptations, specialty class themes, and learn ways to make every individual feel comfortable in your class environment.

Fee: $199 — Credits: 10 NETA, 1.0 ACE,  10 AFAA

Clients want a ripped core and for decades trainers and coaches alike have told athletes to “work the core” – the muscles of the torso that support your every move. The gluteal muscles are so commonly left out of a strength training program and it’s the combination of a strong core and powerful glutes that allows for a properly functioning body. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to asses core stability and strength, and how to design a glutes and core program that will challenge all.

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE, 3 AFAA, .3 NASM

During this interactive workshop, participants will learn and practice a variety of assessments to evaluate balance, mobility, agility, speed, and power. Performance-oriented assessments can add a new and fun dimension to the training programs for athletes and clients of all abilities.

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE, 3 AFAA, .3 NASM

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among seniors. If you teach or train older adults, then this session is for you! Learn the fall risk factors, educate your participants on minimizing risk, and incorporate fall prevention exercises into your regularly scheduled classes. You can make an impact and help an older adult stay independent longer.

Fee: $69 each, 3 or more $59 — Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE,  3 AFAA, .3 NASM