June 4-7, 2020
Kent, OH
If you’ve never experienced Fit Fest, get ready for one of the most fun, exciting, intense, and rewarding weekends in the fitness industry!
NETA’s Fit Fest events bring fitness professionals together from all over the region to obtain their certifications, advance their careers with new specialty areas, earn CEC’s, connect with their peers, and leave feeling energized and excited. Register for a single session or multiple workshops as needed to achieve your goals and make maximum impact. Led by highly experienced and helpful instructors, you’re sure to leave feeling well prepared and ready to utilize your new skills.
Most workshops provide NETA, ACE, AFAA and (NASM 3 hour CECs Only) , including new workshops featuring: Ride + Renew, Hiit the Step and Roller Reset. Space is limited…register early!
Register OnlineDownload Registration PacketThursday, June 4
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
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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
Register NowIt’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
Register NowIn 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
Register NowThis 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
Register NowFusion-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
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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
Register NowTake your teaching to the next level with NETA’s Intermediate Yoga 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.
Early Bird Fee: $349 * Standard $399 — Credits: 20 NETA, ACE 2.0, AFAA 15
Register NowThis 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,
Register NowThe 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
Register NowThe 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
Register NowMeet 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
Register NowIn 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
Register NowHelp 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
Register NowSelf-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
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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
Register NowTake your teaching to the next level with NETA’s Intermediate Yoga 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.
Early Bird Fee: $349 * Standard $399 — Credits: 20 NETA, ACE 2.0, AFAA 15
Register NowThe 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
Register NowThis 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
Register NowClients 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
Register NowThe 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
Register NowFalls 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
Register NowDuring 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
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