Mania® Sessions
Sessions Led by Industry Experts
Saturday, October 4
Welcome to the Saturday Sessions, included with your Mania® registration! Learn what’s trending and what matters most — all from the best in the business.
= Indicates session is being recorded live at Midwest Mania®.
SA1A: Flex & Power: Hip Mobility Mastery
Cheri Kulp
Unlock strength, flexibility, and mobility with this dynamic functional training session. Combining stretching, hip-opening exercises, and strength moves, you’ll enhance flexibility and core stability while boosting overall performance. Perfect for improving functional movement patterns, this session is designed to keep your body balanced, strong, and ready for anything.
Want More? Check out the Online Functional Training Cert HERE.
SA1B: Trainer’s Toolbox: Timesaving Solutions – NEW
Keli Roberts
Creating Small Group Training programs can be time-consuming. This hands-on workshop introduces a simple, results-driven system to streamline program design. Explore creative strategies to expand your toolbox and leave with endless ideas to enhance your training sessions.
Want More? Check out the Online Small Group Training Cert HERE.
SA1C: Trends In Cycling – NEW
Robert Sherman
Discover cardio cycling’s resurgence and its benefits on metabolism, VO2 Max, and health. Learn to use Functional Threshold Power (FTP), gamification, and small group training to boost motivation and revenue. Explore heart rate variability (HRV) and recovery strategies to optimize cardiovascular performance and client results.
Want more? Check out Core Health Trainings HERE.
SA1D: No Equipment, No Excuses – NEW
Herson Garcia
Experience the power of gravity to challenge the mind, body and perseverance, ANYWHERE with the most important piece of equipment, your own body! Explore simple bodyweight movements for home or club to gain mobility, flexibility and balance to feel stronger and EMPOWERED…exercises to make your clients beg for more!
Want More? Check out the Online Personal Training Cert HERE.
SA1E: Authentic Mat Pilates Uncovered – NEW
Amber Toole
Authentic Mat Pilates Uncovered takes you back to the roots of Pilates, where true transformation begins! Dive into Joseph Pilates’ original teachings, master essential exercises, and refine your programming. Uncover how modern trends miss the mark—and why staying authentic delivers powerful results for clients of all levels!
Want more? Check out the Online Pilates Matwork Cert HERE.
SA1F: Aqua Intervals Roulette – NEW
Sara Vandenberg, MA
Discover innovative ways to combine HIIT with water resistance for fun, effective aquatic workouts. Learn to design dynamic interval classes that engage all participants, from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Leave with tools to create standout sessions that motivate, inspire, and deliver results in every splash.
Want More? Check out the Online Aquatic Personal Training Cert HERE.
SA1G: How to Avoid Being My Patient – NEW
Dr. Edward Laskowski, MD
Dr. Edward Laskowski, former Co-director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, shares evidence-based strategies to boost health and longevity. Learn practical tools to improve nutrition, lifestyle, cognition, and fitness—plus key screenings and training tips to keep you and your clients thriving and out of the doctor’s office. (Lecture)
SA1H: Living by Design or Default? – NEW
Jennie Phillips, MS
Live with purpose, not autopilot! Break free from burnout with energizing tools that restore balance and reconnect you to what truly matters. Elevate your own vitality while gaining powerful habits, language, and strategies to ignite lasting change—for yourself and every client you coach, train, or lead. (Lecture)
Want More? Check out the Online Life Coaching Cert HERE.
SA2A: The Purpose-Driven Fitness Formula – NEW
Ruston Webb, MS, FMS II, TPI-CGFI III
Unlock your clients’ true potential by uncovering the 3 hidden “filters” that cause self-sabotage and keeps them from recognizing their true purpose. This breakthrough formula dives deep into the mental and emotional barriers that hold clients back. Discover how purpose unlocks lifelong success, boosts adherence, and drives lasting results. Ready to elevate your fitness business and transform lives? Join this EPIC session!
Want More? Check out Mobility Recipe Trainings HERE.
SA3A: S.E.A.T.® Supported Exercise for Ageless Training
Ann Gilbert
Take aging sitting down! Learn to design seat-based fitness programs that boost accessibility without sacrificing intensity or fun. Ideal for deconditioned clients or those recovering from injury, chair workouts can energize any class and expand your reach—guaranteed to earn a “seated” ovation!
Want more? Check out the Online Supported Exercise for Ageless Training (S.E.A.T.) Cert HERE.
SA3B: Band Strong: Train Anywhere Power – NEW
Gail Bannister-Munn
No machines, no problem. Build full-body strength, power, and mobility using loop bands, power bands, and suspension trainers. This high-energy session blends resistance, control, and explosive movement for a sweat-drenched, functional workout you can do anywhere. Stretch, strengthen, and challenge every muscle—anytime, any place.
Want More? Check out the Online Group Strength Cert HERE.
SA3C: HIIT Ratios & Exercise Progression – NEW
Kia Williams, MBA, MS
Maximize fitness gains with smart HIIT techniques. Learn ideal work-to-recovery ratios to boost performance and adapt intervals for all fitness levels. Explore week-by-week HIIT progressions to improve endurance, strength, and overall conditioning. Optimize results with personalized recovery strategies that enhance training effectiveness.
Want more? Check out Core Health Trainings HERE.
SA3D: LaBlast® Fitness: Ballroom Blitz
Apy Figueroa & Milana Astorino, MS
LaBlast® is a dance fitness program created by “Dancing with the Stars” pro, Louis van Amstel. Experience a diverse mix of famous ballroom dances set to your favorite music. No partner needed! You will learn to Jive, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Lindy Hop, Salsa & more!
Want more? Check out LaBlast Certs HERE.
SA3E: Prana Energy – NEW
Lisa Greenbaum, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
More than just a yoga class, Prana Energy is an immersive experience that blends dynamic asana (movement), pranayama (breathwork), and meditations to reset and rebalance your entire being. Learn powerful breathwork techniques, explore mudras (hand gestures), and elevate your energy with mantras (chanting) in this transformative journey of self-renewal.
Want more? Check out Sangha Yoga Collective Trainings HERE.
SA3F: Ageless Aqua – NEW
Cheri Kulp & Manuel Velazquez
Dive into six 64-count choreography blocks that flow seamlessly for active agers. These routines integrate balance, mobility, and dexterity, while neuroplasticity games make waves in cognitive health. Take home comprehensive handouts to create a current of engaging, functional, and refreshing aqua programming for your classes.
Want more? Check out the Online WATERinMOTION® Platinum Cert HERE.
SA3G: Physics of Pain & Performance
Patrick Mummy
Utilize physics as it pertains to musculoskeletal compensations and pain planes of motion to get your clients proactive and compliant with corrective exercises. Employ postural analysis pre- and post-workout to reinforce healthy daily habits, and ultimately increase athletic performance. (Lecture)
Want more? Check out the Online Symmetry Alignsmart® Cert HERE.
SA3H: Building Your Personal Brand – NEW
Kimberly Spreen-Glick
This lecture covers the essentials of personal branding: what a brand is, the four foundational elements, three stages of community growth, and three keys to attraction marketing. You’ll also learn about three types of people who can hinder your success. Discover how to make a more intentional, positive impact! (Lecture)
SA4A: Mobility Training – Online or In-Person
Ruston Webb, MS
Unlock the power of mobility training! Learn to integrate effective mobility sequences into group sessions to boost client results, retention, and revenue. Experience firsthand how these movements elevate performance and tap into a growing fitness trend. Join Ruston and stay ahead in today’s competitive market.
Want More? Check out Mobility Recipe Trainings HERE.
SA4C: STRONG HER – NEW
Eric Thomson
Explore the unique anatomy and hormonal factors affecting women’s strength and muscle development. Bust common myths and uncover the science behind muscular growth. Learn why strength training is essential for women’s health, how to program effectively, and when to apply gender-specific adjustments for powerful, lasting results.
Want more? Check out Core Health Trainings HERE.
SA4E: SOULfusion™ EXPERIENCE
Mykala Fortier
Experience athletic mind-body movement set to fun, energizing music in this SOULfusion masterclass. Explore how music enhances movement and walk away with easy-to-teach, fun-to-take choreography. Blending yoga-inspired moves, flexibility, mobility, and cardio bursts, SOULfusion is more than a class—it’s an experience for EVERYbody!
Want more? Check out the Soul Fitness Online Trainings HERE.
SA4G: Debunking Exercise Science Myths – NEW
Melissa Layne, MEd
Discover the truth behind commonly misunderstood topics in fitness. We’ll debunk myths about lactate, metabolism, protein synthesis, heart rate variability, the thermic effect of food, and more. Explore the research and gain clarity on these key concepts. Don’t miss this informative session! (Lecture)
SA4B: Group Strength Blueprint – NEW
Ashlynn Howe, MEd
Elevate your classes with the Pumped Up Strength method! Learn to layer rhythmic progressions and dynamic moves that target muscle and fascia. Gain cueing techniques, adaptable strategies, and science-backed programming to build strength, boost metabolism, and keep participants coming back for more!
Want more? Check out Fit Pro Programmings Certs HERE.
SA4D: PALANGO! Cardio – NEW
Felix Ojeda, MS, MBA
A simple, fun, and intense Latin dance-inspired workout that blends rhythmic moves with kickboxing and bodyweight exercises. This high-energy session torches calories, boosts endurance, and strengthens the entire body while keeping you engaged with infectious beats. Perfect for all levels, it’s an exciting way to sweat, sculpt, and have fun!
Want more? Check out the Palango! Fitness Online Trainings HERE.
SA4F: Liquid Gym Acqua Toner Stretch & Tone
Cheri Kulp
Elevate your aqua workouts with Liquid Gym Acqua Toner Bands and Bar! Combine strength training with water’s resistance to boost flexibility, muscle tone, range of motion, proprioception, and circulation. Finish with a refreshing stretch using Liquid Stars for a full-body aquatic transformation.
Learn more about Indigo Aquatics Exercise Equipment HERE.
SA4H: Strength Training for Active Agers Panel – NEW
Sara Kooperman, JD, Ann Gilbert, Keli Roberts, & Dr. Ed Laskowski, MD
Explore effective strengthening techniques designed for the 50+ population. Learn how to improve mobility, balance, and muscle endurance with science-backed methods. This panel covers resistance training, functional movement, and progressive overload strategies, providing successful samples and actionable approaches to help active agers build strength safely and effectively. (Lecture)
SA5A: Progressive FITT: Functional Tube Training – NEW
Keli Roberts
Resistance tubing offers endless possibilities for improving muscle endurance, posture, balance, and body control. This interactive session goes beyond the basics, teaching critical alignment, movement patterns, and cueing techniques for progressive functional training using tubing, enhancing client performance and results.
Want More? Check out the Online Functional Training Cert HERE.
SA5B: Conquering Sciatic Pain – NEW
Herson Garcia
Explore science-backed strength techniques for adults 50+. Improve mobility, balance, and endurance with effective methods. This panel covers resistance training, functional movement, and progressive overload, offering actionable strategies and real-life samples to help active agers build strength safely, effectively, and confidently.
Want More? Check out the Online Functional Flexibility Cert HERE.
SA5C: Create Rides With AI – NEW
Robert Sherman
Learn how to use AI to create personalized indoor cycling ride formats tailored to your students’ unique needs. This session explores how AI can help develop results-driven programming, seamlessly incorporate music, and save time while enhancing the overall cycling experience. Join us for this interactive, future-focused workshop!
Want more? Check out Core Health Trainings HERE.
SA5D: Flexibility – Stop Doing It Wrong – NEW
Andrea Metcalf
Stop stretching—and start unlocking real flexibility. Discover the science behind effective mobility training by identifying and correcting muscle imbalances. Learn practical assessments and targeted strength exercises that improve range of motion and movement quality. It’s time to train smarter and move better—no endless stretching required.
Check out the FLX Foundational Flexibility Certification HERE.
Check out the FLX Mat Pilates Certification HERE.
Check out the FLX Pilates Reformer Online Certification HERE.
SA5E: Restorative Stretch – NEW
Gail Bannister-Munn
Unwind with a gentle blend of yoga, Pilates core work, and Active Isolated stretching. Calm your nervous system, increase mobility, and promote deep relaxation. Learn to honor your body’s limits without pressure. Leave feeling recharged, centered, and connected—restored in both body and mind.
Want More? Check out the Online Stretching & Flexibility Cert HERE.
SA5F: Tides of Power – NEW
Cheri Kulp & Manuel Velazquez
Revitalize your water workouts with innovative uses of aqua dumbbells! Harness drag, resistance, and buoyancy to build strength, muscular endurance, power, and tone. Explore creative techniques with single or paired dumbbells, including flotation options, to recharge your routine and unlock new strength and energy in the pool.
Want more? Check out the Online WATERinMOTION® Strength Cert HERE.
SA5G: Nutrition & the Menopause Journey Panel – NEW
Melissa Layne, MEd, Amber Toole, Deborah Rothschild, MS, Danielle Ontiveros, & Renee Rogers, PHD, FACSM
Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing menopause, influencing hormone balance, energy, and symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. As nutritional needs change during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, making informed food choices and using supplements can support bone, heart, and overall health.
Want More? Check out the Online Menopause Wellness Cert HERE.
SA5H: Wellness is the New Fitness – NEW
Kimberly Spreen-Glick
Many fitness professionals focus mainly on the physical, as that’s the foundation of our industry. In this lecture, discover a more holistic approach that embraces six aspects of well-being. Learn how to integrate these elements when partnering with clients to help them lead healthier, happier lives. (Lecture)
Want More? Check out the Online Life Coaching Cert HERE.
SA6A: Dementia Client Strategies for Trainers – NEW
Deborah Rothschild, MS
Learn research-based strategies to train clients with dementia. Discover how to collaborate with caregivers and communicate effectively with this population. Gain practical tips to design safe, beneficial sessions that support cognitive and physical health.
Want more? Check out the TOUGHAGERS® Online Trainings HERE.
SA6B: Pelvic Floor from the Outside In – NEW
Melissa Layne, MEd
The hip muscles significantly impact pelvic floor health. As research expands, this session explores which exercises, for both males and females, are effective—or detrimental—for improving hypotonic and hypertonic pelvic floors. Learn the latest strategies for optimal pelvic floor function.
Want More? Check out the Online Active Aging Cert HERE.
SA6C: Unlocking the Power of HIIT – NEW
Kia Williams, MBA, MS
Unlock your fitness potential with CORE Health & Fitness’ structured HIIT training. Explore anaerobic conditioning methods from power sports like boxing, football, and volleyball to boost performance. Learn to apply HIIT for explosive power, endurance, and strength while elevating your coaching skills for better training outcomes.
Want more? Check out Core Health Trainings HERE.
SA6D: BARREfusion™ Experience
Sara Vandenberg, MA
A BARRE class for EVERYbody. Not a ballerina? NO WORRIES! BARREfusion™ is designed for the ballerina, the barre enthusiast, or someone with NO barre experience! We combine ballet-inspired movement with athletic moves, cardio bursts, and our signature fuses to accommodate EVERYbody.
Want more? Check out the Soul Fitness Online Trainings HERE.
SA6E: Posture & Alignment with Personal Training
Patrick Mummy
Proper posture and alignment are key to results and injury prevention, but correcting clients mid-workout can be tricky. Join expert Patrick Mummy to learn top coaching and cueing strategies for improving posture and alignment in personal training and small group settings—helping clients move safely and effectively.
Want more? Check out the Online Symmetry Cert HERE.
SA6F: Aqua Ease: Flexibility for Active Agers – NEW
Manuel Velazquez
Dive into aquatic exercise and unlock year-round benefits. Discover how water’s buoyancy supports the body and enhances flexibility. Join Manuel as he shares his top ten flexibility moves for the pool, plus ideas to create gentle, effective sequences for active aging clients. Refresh your approach to fitness!
Want More? Check out the Online Aquatic Exercise Cert HERE.
SA6G: Understanding Exercise and Obesity Medications – NEW
Dr. Renee Rogers, PHD, FACSM
Explore how modern obesity medications are reshaping treatment. This session covers current and emerging drugs, their use in aging populations, and key programming adaptations for fitness professionals working with clients on these medications. (Lecture)
Want more? Check out the Online Anti-Obesity Cert HERE.
SA6H: Stretching Strategies: Flexibility, Recovery, Performance Panel – NEW
Sara Kooperman. JD, Gail Bannister-Munn, Ruston Webb, MS, Andrea Metcalf
Enhance your knowledge on effective stretching techniques with our expert-led Stretching Panel. Discover methods to improve flexibility, prevent injuries, and optimize recovery. This session will cover dynamic, static, and PNF stretching, offering insights for all fitness levels to incorporate safe, impactful stretches into any routine. (Lecture)
