25th annual
November 1st
Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas Street, Victoria
November 2nd
Pacific Institute for Sport PISE 4371 Interurban Road, Victoria
group fitness, personal training and rehabilitation
conference & trade show 25 Years in the Making
early bird 1 Day $119, 2 Day $169 | regular 1 Day $149, 2 Day $199 Post Conference BOSU Certification Sunday, November 2nd $225
Accredited by BCRPA, CSEP, BCAK and NSCA
www.islandfitnessconference.com
FEATURE PRESENTERS Lawrence Biscontini, M.A., is a Mindful Movement Specialist winning multiple industry-recognized awards, currently serving as the Senior VIP Consultant for Power Music. He is part of the BOSU Development Team, a Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher, and Contributing Author to industry magazines like AFAA’s American Fitness. Find Lawrence at www.findlawrence.com. Helen Vanderburg, BPE is the owner of Heavens Elevated Fitness Club, Fusion Fitness Training™, an international health and fitness consultant and is a respected motivational speaker. Helen is the 2005 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, 2013/2006/1996 CanFitPro Presenter of the Year, 1996 IDEA Program Director of the Year, the 2001 Canadian National Fitness Leadership recipient. Helen brings a wealth of experience to her presentations. Douglas Brooks, MS, Exercise Physiologist, is the Director of Programming for both BOSU® and RealRRRyder® Indoor Cycling. The ex-Ironman® triathlete is currently the Director of Athlete Conditioning for Sugar Bowl Ski Academy where he works with elite junior and professional athletes. Douglas was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame and has been honored by Can-Fit-Pro as the International Presenter of the Year. Coach Brooks is the author of numerous books and cross trains according to the seasons. Terry Kane, BPHE, BSC(PT) is an Orthopaedic Physical Therapist with 30 years of experience including serving as a Physical Therapist with Canada’s Men’s Olympic Hockey Team and the Calgary Flames. In addition to his clinical work, Terry has presented internationally on post rehabilitative exercise for twenty years at the American College of Sports Medicine, Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine, CanFitPro, IDEA as well as for the University of Calgary Department of Orthopaedics and Continuing Medical Education.
Tony Webster teaches for the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education at Camosun College specializing in exercise physiology and training for performance. Tony is NSCA-CSCS certified and holds an undergraduate and Masters degree from the University of Bristol (UK) and a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta. Tony’s main passion is learning about movement, strength and conditioning for optimal health, function and longevity. Carmen Bott holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. She is the Provincial Director for the National Strength & Conditioning Association (N.S.C.A.) and holds several NCCP certifications. Carmen is on faculty at Langara College and instructs sessionally at the University of British Columbia in the Kinesiology Department. Carmen is the founder of Human Motion Inc. Trent Stellingwerff is an applied sport physiologist, specializing in the area of performance nutrition. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Cornell University and he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Guelph in Exercise and Skeletal Muscle Physiology. Trent works with Canada’s national rowing, track and field and triathlon teams, as well as leading Canadian Sport Institute’s Innovation and Research division. Dana Agar-Newman Dana is Strength and Conditioning coach with the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence and Canadian Sport Center Pacific. Dana is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan (H.B.Sc.Sports and Exercise Science) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). In addition, Dana is a certified NCCP track and field coach.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Saturday, November 1st
Sunday, November 2nd
Victoria Conference Centre
Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence PISE
7:00-8:00 AM
8:30-10:00 AM
Core Fx Grit & Gut By Douglas Brooks
Keynote Presentation Living Your Best Life
Lawrence Biscontini, Helen Vanderburg & Douglas Brooks Cardio Latino Lawrence Biscontini
10:30 AM to NOON
7:00-8:00 AM
Flexibility and Mobility We Tell Our Clients
Building Your Brand Helen Vanderberg
10:30 AM to NOON
Injury Prevention in Yoga & Pilates Terry Kane
Uncovering Limiters in Work Capacity and Methods to Solve Them Carmen Bott
NOON-1:00 PM
Lunch Break (Lunch Not Provided)
1:00-2:30 PM
Strength & Conditioning Protocols for Field Based Athletes Dana Agar-Newman
2:30-3:00 PM
Break
3:00-4:30 PM
Nutritional Interventions to Maximize Hypertrophy Trent Stellingwerff
Lunch Break (Lunch Not Provided) Just B.E. Balanced Equilibrium with the BOSU Lawrence Biscontini
1:00-2:30 PM
Combustion Helen Vanderberg Exercise and Arthritis Terry Kane Functional Program Design Douglas Brooks
2:30-3:00 PM
Break and Draw Prizes Mind-Body Research Update: From A To Zen Lawrence Biscontini
3:00-4:30 PM
with Lindsay Lynk
8:30-10:00 AM Training – What Should
BOSU ® Crush It Douglas Brooks NOON to 1:00 PM
PISE HIIT
Release, Relieve, Restore Helen Venderberg “Oh My Aching Joints” Terry Kane Reps, Sets and Loads: a New Look at Strength Training Douglas Brooks
Certification Program BOSU® Mobility and Stability for Active Aging Certification – Level 1 Lawrence Biscontini 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
(Separate Registration Required)
$225
Active Session
Lecture
SATURDAY WORKSHOP SESSIONS PRE SESSIONS WORKSHOP COREFX Grit & Gut with Douglas Brooks Saturday, November 1
7:00-8:00 AM
[BCRPA] Come prepared for a workout using COREFX Wall Balls and heavy duty strength bands to link upper body and core strength.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Living Your Best Life
with Lawrence Biscontini, Helen Vanderburg & Douglas Brooks Saturday, November 1 8:30-10:00 AM [BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK]
Mind-Body Research Update: From A to Zen Developed with Len Kravitz Saturday, November 1
Helen Vanderburg Building your Brand Saturday, November 1
Lawrence Biscontini
Cardio Latino Also called “Beyond Zumba®” Saturday, November 1
10:30 AM-Noon
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] Join Lawrence for aggressive Latin programming that fuses all traditional Latin forms of movement in balanced, symmetrical fitness applications of cardiovascular programming. You will fuse traditional steps from different Latin countries, dance in pairs, and conclude with special Latin surprises.
Just B.E.: Balanced Equilibrium with The BOSU! Saturday, November 1
3:00-4:30 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] Join Lawrence for a fusion of both research and practical application of what’s REALLY going on in those mind-body disciplines. Lawrence will give both group exercise instructors and personal trainers five true and proven research supported techniques that instantly can be incorporated into training sessions and classes. Come prepared to learn, move, and enhance your own fitness as we explore hatha yoga, T’ai Chi, Pilates, and other mind-body research in this one-of-akind update!
1:00-2:30 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] Experience with Lawrence innovative ways to fuse yoga, Pilates, T’ai Chi, and Feldenkrais in one flowing workout while barefoot on the BOSU Balance Trainer. All exercises come with progressions of difficulty so that students of all abilities can attend and benefit!
10:30 AM-Noon
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] Whether you are an independent contractor or an employee (not “employed”) in a large organization you are a brand. How will you define your brand? All businesses with longterm vision realize the importance of building a brand. When people think of a copier they think Xerox and when you cut yourself you reach for a Band-Aid. When people think of your product or service the first brand that comes to mind should be yours. In this session you will look at how successful companies have built their brand and explore ideas to build your own personal brand and take your business to the next level.
Combustion
Saturday, November 1
1:00-2:30 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] This group fitness class brings the best of cardio, strength and explosive power into one workout. Combustion combines steady state cardiovascular training with simple to follow choreographed hi/low moves, high intensity explosive movement and based full body strength exercises. Bring it all together and you get COMBUSTION.
Active Session
Lecture
Release, Relieve, Restore Saturday, November 1
3:00-4:30 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] Through the effective use of self-myofascial release techniques, yoga inspired stretching and restorative exercises this workshop will provide a simple and highly effective method to increase range of motion, decrease tension and restore the body. Learn easy to use exercise sequences for releasing, relieving and restoring the most common areas of discomfort in the body.
Douglas Brooks BOSU® Crush It
Saturday, November 1
10:30 AM-Noon
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] BOSU ® Crush It is for you, your clients and your athletes, and it will test your strength, weaknesses and your limits! Compete against yourself and rate your athletic skill in the areas of balance, agility, core, cardio and strength. After each measureable challenge, learn drills to improve your athletic ability in that area of fitness. Learn how the challenges and drills can be integrated into goal specific workouts for all fitness levels. Are you ready to take your fitness to the next level?
Functional Program Design Saturday, November 1
1:00-2:30 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] What makes a program functional? My approach is simple, yet complex, and hugely effective. It is based on a foundation of CARBSS = P, multi planar movement, and lines of resistance in all planes of movement—the science. The science is followed by how the programming is created and delivered. Themed workouts, daily workout design, social interaction, safety and inspiration are mixed into the recipe. Each workout is structured, but flexible to individual needs of the day whether you are training a small group or one on one. Benefits are maximized in a time efficient training formula that drives motivation and inspiration.
Reps, Sets and Loads: A New Look at Strength Training Saturday, November 1
3:00-4:30 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] This fast paced presentation uncovers the latest information on how to manipulate reps, sets and loads to maximize your client’s strength training programs. Understand metabolic training’s impact on hypertrophy. You might be surprised! We’ll discuss the “strength recipes” for training power, hypertrophy, absolute strength, muscular endurance, performance, and learn when not to train to “failure”. Direct, control and optimize your clients’/athletes’ strength training results regardless of what training format you use.
Terry Kane
Injury Prevention in Yoga & Pilates Saturday, November 1
10:30 AM-Noon
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] Despite the tremendous benefits of Yoga and Pilates, neither is without its’ risks of injury. In this session, Terry Kane will discuss common injuries in Yoga and Pilates as well as prevention strategies that instructors can use to reduce the incidence of injury.
Exercise and Arthritis Saturday, November 1
1:00-2:30 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] Arthritis and associated issues represent the leading cause of reduced functional capacity, activity and independence in the largest age group in North America. On the other hand, safe and appropriate exercise represents the most effective non-surgical treatment for arthritis. In this session, Terry Kane describes the latest research and exercise strategies to reduce the impact of arthritis.
“Oh My Aching Joints” Saturday, November 1
3:00-4:30 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] Unlike muscle injuries which heal rapidly, joint injuries require more time to heal and inappropriate exercises can result in permanent disability. In this session Terry Kane describes the most common shoulder, spine, hip and knee injuries, how they are managed medically and the role of safe and appropriate exercises for each.
FITNESS EXPOSITION
Saturday, November 1st 10-10:30 AM, 12-1 PM & 2:30-3 PM
Fitness equipment, nutrition and athletic apparel from industry leading vendors
SUNDAY WORKSHOP SESSIONS Lindsay Lynk
Dr. Trent Stellingwerff
PISE HIIT
Sunday, November 2
7:00-8:00 AM
[BCRPA] There’s nothing like an early morning High Intensity Interval Training class to get you warm and ready for a day at the conference. Come prepared for an intense combination of kettle bells, medicine balls, airdyne work and more! Modifications can be made as needed depending on your abilities so don’t be shy. This is a workout not to be missed.
Tony Webster
Flexibility and Mobility Training – What Should We Tell Our Clients Sunday, November 2
8:30-10:00 AM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] The last decade has seen a resurgence of interest in flexibility and joint mobility training tools and techniques. Most would agree that flexibility and joint mobility are critical components of health related fitness but unfortunately physical activity guidelines are still vague about how best to develop them. Research findings, controversies and current opinions in this field will be discussed.
Carmen Bott
Uncovering Limiters in Work Capacity and Methods to Solve Them Sunday, November 2
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] An applied discussion of client assessment and energy system prescription. Knowing an athlete’s “VO2 max” really doesn’t tell you anything about what is limiting their performance. There are some simple ways to uncover limitations in oxygen intake, oxygen transport and oxygen utilization in our clients so we can better serve their physiological needs. Carmen will discuss assessments as well as give solutions to improve physiological function in all three areas.
Dana Agar-Newman
Strength & Conditioning Protocols for Field Based Athletes Sunday, November 2
1:00-2:30 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] Dana will uncover several methods for improving performance for field athletics athletes.
Nutrition Interventions to Maximize Hypertrophy Sunday, November 2
3:00-4:30 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] The interactions between exercise physiology/ training and nutrition are more intimately linked than most realize. Certainly, the exercise stimulus is essential to drive adaptations, such as muscle growth, but the proper nutritional substrates can optimize this response. This presentation will highlight these key elements, including key macronutrients required (e.g. protein), the type, timing and amount required to maximize adaptations to strength training.
CERTIFICATION
BOSU® Mobility & Stability for Active Aging Certification – Level 1
with Lawrence Biscontini Sunday, November 2 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
[BCRPA, CSEP, NSCA, BCAK] This brand new BOSU® Certification gives both group fitness instructors and personal trainers new ways to train one of the largest growing populations on the planet, the active aging market. Participants will receive research-based ideas to learn the best exercises to teach to Active Agers, why certain movement patterns are important, and how best to implement these cuttingedge movement patterns and training techniques in group classes and personal training sessions. Understand the four types of age and learn how to use creative games to build functional strength, face the fear of falling, practice various ways to get up and down, move more efficiently through the entire kinetic chain, train mental functions, and ultimately make all daily movements easier to do! This workshop will explore how the BOSU® Balance Trainer can provide assistance, resistance, cushioning and stimulus to amplify the effect for this important and growing market of exercisers. Participants will receive the BOSU® Active Aging – Level 1 Training Manual and DVD, a comprehensive list of peer reviewed research, and hands-on practical experience. $225 - Separate Registration Required
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REGISTRATION DETAILS Registration Opens September 1, 2014
Early Bird Registration (Ends September 30, 2014) 1 Day: $119 + GST or 2 Days: $169 + GST Late Registration (After October 1, 2014) 1 Day: $149 + GST or 2 Days: $199 + GST Corporate group discount. 15% off for 5 or more that register together. To Register, contact Dan Atagi at 250-475-7106 or dan.atagi@saanich.ca
SATURDAY November 1, 2014 – Victoria Conference Centre 7:00-8:00 AM
Core Fx Grit & Gut – Douglas Brooks
Keynote Presentation – Living Your Best Life Lawrence Biscontini, Helen Vanderburg & Douglas Brooks 10:30 AM to NOON 630556 Cardio Latino – Lawrence Biscontini 8:30-10:00 AM
1:00-2:30 PM
3:00-4:30 PM
630557 Building Your Brand – Helen Vanderberg
630558 Injury Prevention in Yoga and Pilates – Terry Kane 630559 BOSU ® Crush It – Douglas Brooks
630560 Just B.E. Balanced Equilibrium with the BOSU! – Lawrence Biscontini 630561 Combustion – Helen Vanderberg
630562 Exercise and Arthritis – Terry Kane
630563 Functional Program Design – Douglas Brooks
630564 Mind-Body Research Update: From A To Zen – Lawrence Biscontini 630565 Release, Relieve, Restore – Helen Venderberg 630566 “Oh My Aching Joints” – Terry Kanet
630567 Reps, Sets & Loads: a New Look at Strength Training – Douglas Brooks
SUNDAY November 2, 2014 – PISE Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence
630568 Sunday Workshop Sessions - Registration is for all workshops
7:00-8:00 AM
PISE HIIT – Lindsay Lynk
8:30 to 10:00 AM
Flexibility and Mobility Training – What Should we Tell our Clients – Tony Webster
10:30 AM to NOON Uncovering Limiters in Work Capacity and Methods to Solve Them – Carmen Bott 1:00-2:30 PM
Strength & Conditioning Protocols for Field Based Athletes – Dana Agar-Newman
3:00-4:30 PM
Nutritional Interventions to Maximize Hypertrophy – Trent Stellingwerff
SUNDAY November 2, 2014 – PISE Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence 8:30 AM-4:30 PM PAYMENT
BOSU® Mobility & Stability for Active Aging - Level 1 630569 Lawrence Biscontini
$225 +tax
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‘Fit into the 90’s’ History of the Island Fitness Conference
The Island Fitness Conference began in 1989 as “Fit into the 90’s”. The purpose of the Conference was to ensure that Vancouver Island fitness leaders had access to quality educational training on Vancouver Island. In 2000, “Fit into the 90’s” became “The Island Fitness Conference.” What started 25 years ago as a small group of volunteers has grown into a committee of programmers, instructors and fitness enthusiasts representing a good portion of Southern Vancouver Island.