Fit Fest: Kent, OH

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: 16 NETA, ACE 2.0, NASM 1.5, 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: 16 NETA, ACE 2.0, NASM 1.5, AFAA 15

The world of food and nutrition science is constantly evolving. This classroom-based workshop reviews the six essential nutrients necessary for optimal health, fitness, and performance. In addition, students will learn the recently published 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as well as recommended food guidance systems, interpretation of Nutrition Fact labels, and macronutrient calculations. This course also provides specific parameters regarding nutrition scope of practice for fitness professionals.

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

Interested in teaching boxing or incorporating boxing movements into your group exercise class? In this course you’ll learn basic boxing techniques. Plus, learn how to fuse elements of plyometrics & strength to make a quick 30–minute high intensity circuit, guaranteed to get your participants the toned and powerful body of a boxer. Learn how to design classes using a simple 30–minute format that will make class easy to follow, but tough to do! Note: this course will review the basic boxing fundamentals and is a non–contact format.

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

Need some ideas to develop innovative programs for your clients? With unlimited exercise possibilities and an endless array of approaches to design resistance training programs, selecting the right options for your clients will help them feel successful and stay motivated. This classroom-based workshop reviews the current guidelines for resistance training, manipulation of acute training variables, classic and contemporary program design methodologies, and safe and effective strategies to develop resistance training programs for clients of all abilities.

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

This FUN small group training course is designed to increase cardiovascular fitness through treadmill interval training and improve strength with super circuits. In this course, you’ll learn the benefits of small group training, formats options, and how to design a ‘Tread –N- Shred’ class! This FUN format will eliminate boredom, improve performance, and challenge your class participants and/or clients.

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

Until the middle of the 20th century, infectious disease was the major health threat to society. Today, chronic diseases related to unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, are the leading cause of disability and premature mortality in the U.S. This classroom-based workshop reviews the public health burden of chronic diseases including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and osteoporosis, as well as the evidence that regular physical activity reduces the risk for and helps to manage these medical conditions. This workshop will also review programming considerations and provide exercise guidelines for those affected by chronic disease.

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

Are your clients achieving their goals? Well-designed exercise programs and sound nutritional advice often fall short when the client is not motivated to adhere to the plan. Learn how to empower your clients to make lasting change! Motivational interviewing (MI) is an effective strategy to help clients overcome ambivalence to lifestyle change. This classroom-based workshop introduces the framework of MI including the core principles, key processes, and interviewing skills. Participants will also practice using this new skill through role playing activities.

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

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to strategically combine the cardio benefits of jumping rope, the muscular benefits of strength training, and the functional benefits of core training to create a total body circuit. Learn new movements and sequences that will keep your circuit workouts fresh, exciting and challenging! GET READY TO JUMP!

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

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is fun, effective, and challenging for all. Yoga is the practice of poses that combines deep, meditative breathing with slow strengthening movements which is incredibly healthy for your mind, body, and spirit. Fusing these two seemingly different formats together is clearly a “win-win” approach for successful cardiovascular exercise improvement and overall performance thus, we have ‘HIIT it with Yoga’.

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

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: $189 — Credits: 8 NETA, ACE 0.8, NASM 0.8, AFAA 8

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, 4th ed. $59

Early Bird Fee: $249 | Standard $299 — 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, 4th ed. $59

Early Bird Fee: $399 | Standard $449 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.4 ACE, 15 AFAA, 1.4 NASM

Lifestyle Wellness Coaching, 2nd ed. $69 | The Fitness Professional’s Manual, 4th ed. $59

Early Bird Fee: $349 | Standard $399 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.2 ACE, 12 AFAA, 1.4 NASM

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.

Topics include:

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

Sculpt Yoga blends power flow yoga with resistance training. It offers the discipline of a yoga practice and intensity options similar to a challenging fitness class. This class will boost your metabolism as you tone and sculpt every major muscle group while improving endurance and flexibility. Classes are taught with intensity variations, focus on the breath, traditional asana and stretching sequences, and encouragement of mental focus to help maintain yogic integrity.

Early Bird Fee: $349 | Standard $399 — Credits: 14 NETA, ACE 1.4, NASM 1.4, AFAA 14

Stay informed of important issues that may impact your fitness career! This session will provide important fitness industry updates with regard to the Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP), the United States Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS), legislation pertaining to the regulation of exercise professionals, and top fitness industry trends.

Free Informational Workshop — Credits: 1 NETA

Wondering how you can improve your students’ rides and recovery time? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to restore the body with a yoga-inspired warm-up, roll using myofascial release techniques in your cool-down, and RECHARGE your students’ cycling performance and recovery time. Walk away with an easy to use R³ cycling format that will keep your students’ coming back to class!

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

Bootcamp classes are challenging, fun, and a fantastic workout! If you’re looking for new ideas then this workshop is for you! Refresh your classes with the ideas generated in this nonstop, action packed, and high energy workshop. You’ll walk away with new formats, techniques, and ideas to include in your bootcamp classes all year long.

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

Body weight training is a great option to elevate your level of fitness with little to no equipment. Although you may try to lose some of it, your body weight is the one piece of equipment you can take with you anywhere! Learn how to use your body to boost both cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Join us to find new ways to incorporate body weight exercises into your current group fitness and personal training sessions to provide both results and variety to any workout.

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

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to take your basic mat Pilates workout, and mix and match movements with the medicine ball, resulting in a unique combination sure to give your basic Pilates workout a boost. Be challenged with the added intensity of the medicine ball, build your exercise library and optimize results for your Pilates class participants.

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

With minimal impact to the joints and resistance in all directions, the aquatic environment is the perfect place for interval training. The benefits of aquatic interval training are many, but only if the protocol, exercise selection and work/rest ratios are well planned, organized and appropriate for the participant’s fitness level. Ride the wave of aerobic to max intervals and walk away with a clear understanding of 4 different types of intervals for 3 different types of clients.

Fee: $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.

Early Bird Fee: $169 — Credits: 7 NETA, ACE 0.7, NASM 0.7, AFAA 7

Are you getting adequate sleep necessary to optimize your health, fitness, and performance? This classroom-based workshop will cover the architecture of sleep, the potential negative impact of sleep deprivation on overall health and weight management, the importance of sleep for optimal fitness and athletic performance, and the positive impact of regular exercise on sleep.

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

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: $169 — Credits: 7 NETA, .6 ACE, 8 AFAA, .8 NASM

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, 4th ed. $59

Early Bird Fee: $399 | Standard $449 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.4 ACE, 15 AFAA, 1.4 NASM

Sculpt Yoga blends power flow yoga with resistance training. It offers the discipline of a yoga practice and intensity options similar to a challenging fitness class. This class will boost your metabolism as you tone and sculpt every major muscle group while improving endurance and flexibility. Classes are taught with intensity variations, focus on the breath, traditional asana and stretching sequences, and encouragement of mental focus to help maintain yogic integrity.

Early Bird Fee: $349 | Standard $399 — Credits: 14 NETA, ACE 1.4, NASM 1.4, AFAA 14

Lifestyle Wellness Coaching, 2nd ed. $69 | The Fitness Professional’s Manual, 4th ed. $59

Early Bird Fee: $349 | Standard $399 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.2 ACE, 12 AFAA, 1.4 NASM

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.

Topics include:

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

Power is needed in various sports and activities, and the medicine ball is the perfect power training tool! In this workshop, you’ll learn a wide variety of medicine ball exercises and strategies to incorporate medicine balls into any group exercise class, small group training session, or one-on-one with clients. Participants will learn to easily develop workouts that balances strength, and power!

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