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Several
articles about the Pilates method of exercise.
Spinning Hurts Me!
Some tips on getting your member's rears in gear and ready for
Spinning
by Rozel Gonzales.
Tae
Bo is a Registered Trademark!
Protect yourself by reading this article! Need
to change your classes ab work?
Here is an article
that will give you some ideas.  Winds
of Change by Cindy Kluchar
The fitness world is changing and you need to be able to
adapt to your
new role as a fitness practitioner in a variety of class formats.
Kick-Itt 2000 by Franny Benedetto
Tips for getting ready to teach kickboxing.
ISCA
Standards
and Guidelines for
Boxing/Kickboxing Exercise Programs Miscellaneous
Articles 
Movement
Is Medicine
Nine Steps to Help
Harness the Healing Power of Physical Activity
Incorporate more activity into
the lives of you and your clients.
Matt G. - When
Bodybuilding, Less Is More
Marcus
Irwin - There's No Place Like Home!
Marcus Irwin - Global
Gossip - Impressions of 3 international conventions
Information
on New Trends
Balletone,
the dancer’s workout for everybody, is a unique strength and
flexibility training program that blends classic ballet exercises
with modern fitness concepts to enhance body awareness, strengthen
core muscles, and improve overall conditioning.
The 2-day instructor certification program, recognized by
AFAA for 8 CEUs, prepares experienced group teaching instructors to
offer this exciting new fitness class.
Certification workshops are now being scheduled at locations
across the U.S.
The
Balletone program is specifically designed for non-dancers, allowing
class participants to enjoy the grace of the dance world, within the
more familiar teaching style of group exercise. The Balletone class
provides a dynamic non-impact workout that takes mind-body fitness
to a new level, by connecting breath and inner focus through classic
movement.
The 60-minute workout, flowing to inspiring music, engages
and energizes the entire body while increasing strength and
flexibility. Pilates, yoga and mind/body instructors have been quick
to recognize the closely related principles of Balletone, and are
incorporating Balletone movements that take their students off the
floor, into an upright position, creating challenges through full
body movement and body awareness. The popularity of Balletone has
inspired media attention.
In February of this year, Balletone was featured by both ABC
and NBC news affiliates in Philadelphia, and in May, Balletone was
showcased nationwide by Medstar Television, a national
health-related television company.
Former
professional dancer and fitness expert, Jody Hoegstedt, was inspired
to develop the Balletone “ballet-for-fitness” program as a means
of blending her dance and fitness backgrounds into a single focus.
Ms. Hoegstedt holds certifications with AFAA, ACE, and The Physical
Mind Institute and has appeared in Dance Magazine.
The demand for the Balletone class in the health and fitness
community encouraged her to found the Balletone Corporation in
August 2001.
Today, she serves as President and creative director of the
company.
For
more info: www.balletone.com
A
Whole New Way to Use Your Treadmill
Time
to dust off the old treadmill and check out this new workout!
Full-body workout videos for treadmills: Incorporates resistance
training and aerobic combinations with intervals of walking, hill
climbing, running and sprinting. Includes lunges, push-ups, abs, and
stretch - all on treadmills.
Visit their website at www.treadmoves.com Read
a review of the videos here!
Balance
board training
Increase balance, agility and coordination by standing on a wobbly
board and kicking, punching or lifting weights
Order from: Fitter International 403-243-6839
Power Systems 800-321-6975 Bellydancing
With comparative workout benefits to yoga, it is a fun way for all
ages to stay fit
For more info: veenaandneena.com Cabaret
Cardio
Learn
dance routines from Broadway shows. Chi
Ball Method
Stems from 5 main philosphies: Yoga, deep
relaxation, Tai Chi, Pilates and Feldenkrais Method.
For more info: chiball.com Elliptical
Group Training
Group fitness training on the Precor elliptical trainer.
Includes sprints, squate and hand position changes.
For more info: precor.com Forza:
Samurai sword training
Thrust and swing a 1-3 pound wooden sword through a series of
moves. A head to toe workout which emphasizes your chest,
shoulders, back, hamstrings & glutes.
For more info:
innovare.com/avfitness Masala
Bhangra Workout (spicy folk dance)
Indian
inspired ethnic dance incorporating standard aerobic moves with
hip-swiveling choreography.
For more info: masaladance.com 
This
innovative blend of plyometrics and aerobics will develop and
improve athletic sports skills, and provide the health benefits of
cardio training, in a safe and highly effective way of working out.
For more info: plyorobics.com
Reebok
Core Training
Designed to improve cardiovascular performance and enhance
flexibility and balance.
For more info: core.reebok.com Rojumpix
A jump rope fitness program. Features a specially beaded rope
to make jumping easy for all ages and fitness levels.
For more info: SSA Public Relations 818-501-0700 Skipping
Get back to your inner child by adding skipping to your workouts.
For more info: iskip.com
The Tahitian
Stomp
So you've done it all? Latin, African, and Hip Hop... This time, why
not sweat to the beat of a different drum. Learn to shake, sway and
shiver Tahitian style! The Tahitian Stomp is a new cardio workout
that incorporates basic Polynesian and Tahitian dance moves to the
traditional aerobic class format! Dazzle your participants with
exciting new moves from the Pacific Islands!
For more info: fitmoves.com
or rozel@fitmoves.com
Tinix
Stix
The Tinix Stix are pliable, but durable poles attached to weighted
cubes. The object of
"tinixing" is to step, hop, or jump over and around the
sticks in various patterns.
They were designed with optimum safety in mind! There is no risk of
tripping because they are so lightweight. If stepped on, they crush
and then return to their original shape. The intensity varies
according to the height of the sticks. The height options are 2, 3
˝, and 5 inches. The exertion level is completely up to the
individual.
For more info: tinixstix.com
CEC
Providers, Conventions, Seminars
& Workshops around the World 
Maps courtesy of
www.theodora.com/maps
used with permission.
United
States
This section
last updated
10/19/02
To find AFAA Exam Dates & Workshops your area click
here.
To find ACE Exam Date & Workshops in your area click
here.
- Balletone Certification
Workshop (Level 1: Strength & Flexibility)
October 12-13, 2002; Chicago, Illinois
toll free: 877-887-8863
www.balletone.com
- Balletone Certification
Workshop (Level 1: Strength & Flexibility)
October 26-27, 2002; Orange County California
toll free: 877-887-8863
www.balletone.com
- Midwest Mania
November 8-10, 2002 Chicago, IL
www.saracity.com
- YogaFit 2003 Mind/Body
Fitness Conference
February 7-9, 2003 Manhattan Beach, CA
www.yogafit.com
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