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: 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, NASM 1.9, AFAA 15

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.

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 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

“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

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

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 basic 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.

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

Restorative yoga is a way to experience true relaxation. As stress and tension are released, healing and upliftment are promoted in body, mind, and spirit. In this workshop, participants will learn a series of restorative yoga poses, learn modifications and prop variations needed for students with special conditions, practice Yoga Nidra, and participate in hands-on teaching sessions.
*Restorative Yoga can be taken as a stand-alone certification and/or can be taken as part of the advanced 200 Hour Yoga Program.

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

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.

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

Early Bird Fee: $399 – Standard $449 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.4 ACE, 15 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, 2nd ed. $69, The Fitness Professional’s Manual, 5th ed. $59

Early Bird Fee: $349 * Standard $399 — Credits: 14 NETA, 1.2 ACE, 12 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)

Early Bird Fee: $349 * Standard $399— Credits: 14 NETA, 1.3 ACE, 13 AFAA

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

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.

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)

Early Bird Fee: $349 * Standard $399 — Credits: 14 NETA,  1.3 ACE, 13 AFAA

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 basic 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.

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

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, 7 AFAA

This course provides education and training for fitness instructors and personal trainers wanting to learn more or who are interested in working with clients requiring scaling or adaptations due to a temporary or permanent disability.  The course will introduce disability awareness and understanding, discuss and display various general adaptations to upper extremity, lower extremity, seated and neuromuscular clients through sample workouts.

Fee: $199 — Credits: 5 NETA, .5 ACE, 5 AFAA, .3 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 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, 2nd 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

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