Virtual Fall Fitness Forum 2026

Exercise programming for older adults holds the number three spot in trending fitness topics for 2025. Maintaining an active, independent lifestyle is a crucial component of extending the quantity and enhancing the quality of one’s years. Working with clients and participants to improve quality of life in later years begins long before they reach retirement age. This one-hour workshop will look at current research regarding healthy aging, including how fitness professionals can influence clients and participants to take care of their physical, mental, and cognitive health from their 20’s to their 90’s.

Presenter: Darci Revier is currently NETA’s Director of Education. She obtained her doctorate in Health Science and Exercise Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania and holds certifications through the NSCA, ACE, NASM, and USAW. She began working in fitness, nutrition and health promotion with members of the United States Marine Corps in 2008, has been presenting for NETA since 2015, and joined NETA’s team full time in 2018. Follow Darci on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darcijo04/ 

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom conference meeting.

Fee: $29 

Credits: 1 NETA, 0.1 ACE

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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.

Presenter: Angie obtained her MBA Sports Management Degree at Tiffin University and holds certifications in NETA, ACE, Zumba, and Tai Chi. Angie began working in the fitness industry 20 years ago and has continued to build her career through her own business. She is an affiliate owner of Rock Steady Boxing, is the Wellness Director for the YMCA of Sandusky County and also teaches fitness classes at Terra State Community College where she developed seven Health and Physical Education programs for the college students.

Follow Angie of Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angieschroederllc/

Participants in this workshop must have access capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

Fee: $89

Credits: 3 NETA

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NETA’s Senior Yoga Certification will prepare instructors to lead dynamic, yet safe yoga classes for an aging population. Participants will spend time in hands-on practice of poses with chair adaptations, learn the basics of teaching techniques for chronic conditions and injury prevention, as well as discuss the physiological effects of aging, using props, and introducing meditation to your classes.

Key Topics:

• In-depth practice of 20 Yoga Poses with chair adaptations
• Compression and tension for range of motion improvement
• Chronic conditions and injury prevention
• Introduction to meditation
• Participation in two practice classes
• Practice teaching

*Senior Yoga can be taken as a stand-alone specialty certification and/or can be taken as part of the 200 Hour Yoga Program approved by Yoga Alliance.

Presenter: Deanna Reiter started coaching in 1996 and became certified as a personal trainer in 2004. She has a B.S. and Master’s degree, and her certifications include: USATF Coach, ACE Personal Trainer, Group Exercise, Pilates, Yoga, BOSU and Kettlebell. She has been a master trainer with NETA since 2005. Deanna has written many NETA home study programs including: Dancing with Divinity, Movement through the Chakras, Running A to Z and the Ultimate Guide to Wellness.

Equipment Requirements:

Participants must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom conference meeting, to include webcam capabilities. Adequate space to participate in a master class and pose clinic is necessary (roughly the size of a standard yoga mat).

Fee: $499

Credits: 20 NETA

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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.

Upon completion of the workshop and the online examination, you will earn the NETA Specialty Certificate as a Senior Fitness instructor.

Equipment Requirements:

• A device capable of connecting to a Zoom conference meeting, to include webcam capabilities.
• Sturdy, high backed chair
• One five or eight pound dumbbell
• Tape (to mark spot on wall)

Presenter: Colleen O’Neil has worked as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor for over 25 years. She earned her Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science through Concordia University Chicago. She holds Group Fitness Instructor and specialty certifications for Yoga and Pilates through NETA, YogaFit, and the YMCA. She also holds a Personal Trainer Certification through NASM. Colleen also is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and is currently working on a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training. Colleen has worked in corporate fitness and employee wellness for 16 years. Her goal is to help clients enhance their health through exercise and education, and by incorporating a variety of exercise formats in personal training and group exercise. Colleen has been a NETA presenter since 2017 and loves sharing her experience and education with other fitness professionals. Follow Colleen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celtic_sun_fitness/

Fee: $299

Credits: 7 NETA, 0.7 ACE

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Should and can older adults perform power training? YES! Power training is essential for maintaining activities of daily living and enhance functional capacity in older adults. In this workshop, you’ll learn all the critical aspects of a safe and effective functional power program for older adults, including equipment, technique, moves, and contraindications. POWER up your seniors!

Presenter: Angie obtained her MBA Sports Management Degree at Tiffin University and holds certifications in NETA, ACE, Zumba, and Tai Chi. Angie began working in the fitness industry 20 years ago and has continued to build her career through her own business. She is an affiliate owner of Rock Steady Boxing, is the Wellness Director for the YMCA of Sandusky County and also teaches fitness classes at Terra State Community College where she developed seven Health and Physical Education programs for the college students.

Follow Angie of Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angieschroederllc/

Equipment Requirements

Participants must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom conference meeting, to include webcam capabilities.

Fee: $89 

Credits: 3 NETA, 0.3 ACE

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Pilates has been a tried-and-true exercise format since its induction in 1920’s, seeing boosts in popularity throughout history. 2023 brought a huge resurgence in Pilates as the format consistently provides a low-impact, challenging means of improving physical and mental health while reducing risk of injury and developing physical asthetic and a strong foundation for complex movements. Due to these proposed benefits and its low-impact, scaleable nature, Pilates is an ideal form of exercise for older adults seeking to maintain strength, mobility, and independence. This three-hour workshop will identify and adapt the principles of Pilates for an older crowd, modifying exercises for a chair-based workout appropriate for all levels.

Presenter: Angie obtained her MBA Sports Management Degree at Tiffin University and holds certifications in NETA, ACE, Zumba, and Tai Chi. Angie began working in the fitness industry 20 years ago and has continued to build her career through her own business. She is an affiliate owner of Rock Steady Boxing, is the Wellness Director for the YMCA of Sandusky County and also teaches fitness classes at Terra State Community College where she developed seven Health and Physical Education programs for the college students.

Follow Angie of Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angieschroederllc/

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

Fee: $89

Credits: 3 NETA, 0.3 ACE

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Interval training is not just for the young and healthy. Researchers have found that intervals can improve health and fitness for just about everyone and there are even bigger benefits for older adults. In this workshop, you’ll learn some of the major musculoskeletal limitations that affect seniors and how to program your intervals with varying levels of intensity to meet the needs of everyone.

Presenter: Angie obtained her MBA Sports Management Degree at Tiffin University and holds certifications in NETA, ACE, Zumba, and Tai Chi. Angie began working in the fitness industry 20 years ago and has continued to build her career through her own business. She is an affiliate owner of Rock Steady Boxing, is the Wellness Director for the YMCA of Sandusky County and also teaches fitness classes at Terra State Community College where she developed seven Health and Physical Education programs for the college students.

Follow Angie of Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angieschroederllc/

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

Fee: $89

Credits: 3 NETA

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It’s estimated that by the year 2030, 1.2 billion women worldwide will be in or post-menopause, with 47 million women entering this demographic each year. 85% of women report problematic symptoms associated with menopause, affecting mental and physical health, and altering the body’s response to diet and exercise. NETA’s Menopause Specialty Certification is designed for fitness instructors interested in enhancing their services to address the unique fitness and wellness needs of women experiencing menopause. Created and taught by Jennifer Kramer, MA, a NETA national presenter, NBH Wellness Coach and Certified Menopause Specialist, this innovative workshop will equip participants to better understand and reach this growing demographic of women.

Presenter: Colleen O’Neil has worked as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor for over 25 years. She earned her Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science through Concordia University Chicago. She holds Group Fitness Instructor and specialty certifications for Yoga and Pilates through NETA, YogaFit, and the YMCA. She also holds a Personal Trainer Certification through NASM. Colleen also is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and is currently working on a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training. Colleen has worked in corporate fitness and employee wellness for 16 years. Her goal is to help clients enhance their health through exercise and education, and by incorporating a variety of exercise formats in personal training and group exercise. Colleen has been a NETA presenter since 2017 and loves sharing her experience and education with other fitness professionals. Follow Colleen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celtic_sun_fitness/

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

Fee: $299

Credits: 8 NETA, 0.8 ACE

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Fitness professional working with an older adult population face unique programming challenges when working around orthopedic issues associated with aging. This workshop will provide a breakdown of common orthopedic conditions to include rotator cuff and shoulder impingement, postural changes and neck and back pain, hip and knee replacements, meniscus tears, and plantar fasciitis. Exercise recommendations for management of the conditions and prevention of future injury will be provided, with hands-on application and case scenarios.

Presenter: Angie obtained her MBA Sports Management Degree at Tiffin University and holds certifications in NETA, ACE, Zumba, and Tai Chi. Angie began working in the fitness industry 20 years ago and has continued to build her career through her own business. She is an affiliate owner of Rock Steady Boxing, is the Wellness Director for the YMCA of Sandusky County and also teaches fitness classes at Terra State Community College where she developed seven Health and Physical Education programs for the college students.

Follow Angie of Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angieschroederllc/

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this Online Workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom conference meeting.

Fee: $89

Credits: 3 NETA, 0.3 ACE

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Strong bones are important for your health and allow you to perform activities of daily living. In this workshop, you’ll learn about bone physiology and the components of bone building exercises. This knowledge will help you create the best bone-building exercises for your clients or group exercise participants.

Presenter: Angie obtained her MBA Sports Management Degree at Tiffin University and holds certifications in NETA, ACE, Zumba, and Tai Chi. Angie began working in the fitness industry 20 years ago and has continued to build her career through her own business. She is an affiliate owner of Rock Steady Boxing, is the Wellness Director for the YMCA of Sandusky County and also teaches fitness classes at Terra State Community College where she developed seven Health and Physical Education programs for the college students.

Follow Angie of Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angieschroederllc/

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

Fee: $89

Credits: 3 NETA

Register Now