Fit Fest: Des Moines, IA

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, AFAA 15

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,AFAA 15

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.

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

This classroom-based seminar reviews the effects of fitness technology on adherence to exercise. Topics covered include the emergence and growth of technology (wearables and mobile apps) in the fitness industry, the impact of fitness tech on the adoption of and adherence to regular physical activity, and strategies to leverage technology to influence behavior change among your clients.

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

This classroom-based seminar addresses two prevalent neurodegenerative diseases: Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Topics covered include the basic pathophysiology and common symptoms of disease, benefits (and risks) associated with physical activity, and exercise recommendations and considerations for individuals having these conditions.

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

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

Stay informed of important issues that may impact your fitness career! This free informational session will provide important fitness industry updates from the past 12 months.

Fee: FREE —Credits: 1 NETA

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, 7 AFAA

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

The GX Instructor Certification review workshop features interactive lectures, demonstrations and handson 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.

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

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

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.

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

Take your teaching to the next level with NETA’s Intermediate Yoga Specialty Certification. Learn to safely introduce intermediate and advanced poses, provide hands on assists and discover ways to fine-tune your 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.

• In-depth practice of 15 intermediate yoga postures
• Basics of teaching inversions and arm balances
• The chakra system
• The art of hands on assists
• Bhagavad Gita
• Alignment refinement: Loops, spirals and bhandas
• Participation in two practice classes
• Practice teaching

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

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

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.

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

Topics include:

• Adult Learning Concepts
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Theories and Models of Behavioral Change
• Motivational Interviewing
• Goal-Setting
• Overcoming Barriers to Change

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

In this course, you’ll learn how to use the foam roller to promote alignment, core strength, and body symmetry. This workout mimics many of the moves traditionally executed in a Pilates mat class, providing you with a new catalog of Pilates-based exercises you can use to help your participants decrease stress and move with greater mobility, control, and precision.

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

9 Rounds to a TKO Train like a fighter with this shallow water circuit style format that brings together the 3-D effect of water with the powerful fundamental movements of kickboxing. Take your class through 9 rounds of cardio, punches, kicks and core that will test their strength and endurance for a non-stop workout that is worthy of a championship belt. Get back into the ring with this TKO of a workout that’s fun, intense, and easy to implement into your aquatic programming.

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

Mastered the basics of kettlebells? This course will take your instruction to the next level with creative exercises to perfect participants’ swing form. Advanced movements, such as the Turkish get-up and windmill will be broken down into progressions, providing you with the tools to incorporate these exercises with participants of varying fitness levels.

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

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, 6 AFAA

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Topics include:

• Adult Learning Concepts
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Theories and Models of Behavioral Change
• Motivational Interviewing
• Goal-Setting
• Overcoming Barriers to Change

Take your teaching to the next level with NETA’s Intermediate Yoga Specialty Certification. Learn to safely introduce intermediate and advanced poses, provide hands on assists and discover ways to fine-tune your 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.

• In-depth practice of 15 intermediate yoga postures
• Basics of teaching inversions and arm balances
• The chakra system
• The art of hands on assists
• Bhagavad Gita
• Alignment refinement: Loops, spirals and bhandas
• Participation in two practice classes
• Practice teaching

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

Plant based diets have been shown to help prevent many chronic diseases. In this workshop, we’ll give you a glimpse of the research and benefits behind a plant based diet, and a few easy-to-implement strategies to start including more plants into your diet. Don’t miss this food conversation!

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