Specialty sessions

Body image dysmorphia – The truth will set you free A1O
Misty Tripoli
Misty, a 20-year fitness industry veteran, is a recovering bulimic and obsessive compulsive over-eater and exerciser. Join her as she shares her experience of obsession and self abuse in the exhausting quest for the ‘perfect’ body. Explore how you judge, move and care for your own body, and learn simple, powerful techniques to cultivate acceptance and understanding, and how to inspire others to do the same. L

Pelvic fallout in the gym A2P
Michelle Kenway
Increasing numbers of women are performing exercises with potential for pelvic floor injury, which can contribute to prolapse, incontinence, embarrassment and withdrawal from exercise. Discover which exercises can cause pelvic floor dysfunction, and learn how to design pelvic floor-safe workouts and retain satisfied female clients. Take home practical exercises and expert guidelines for training female clients with appropriate core, resistance and aerobic programs. L

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Affairs of the heart – Cardiac rehab and fitness A3O
Stephen Stone
With the prevalence of cardiac disease in Australia, it is imperative for fitness professionals to acquire a basic knowledge of the guidelines regarding clients and members with cardiac conditions. Outlining the progression from inpatient to outpatient, Steve looks at the cardiac conditions that fitness professionals can encounter, and details exercise prescription considerations including appropriate exercise modes, dosage and progression. L

Safely training clients with high blood pressure A4M
Dr William Sukala
Everything you wanted to know about blood pressure but were afraid to ask! Checking blood pressure is a simple skill, yet many personal trainers still rely on inaccurate blood pressure machines. In this combined lecture/ practical session William translates the latest hypertension research into simple terms so you can walk away with the knowledge and skills to maximise safety for your hypertensive clients. L

Exercising for two A4N
Lisa Westlake
Every woman and every pregnancy is different, and there is no room for guesswork, but with sound knowledge and appropriate modifications we can help women benefit from exercise during the childbearing year. Drawing on her 20 years of working with mums-to-be, Lisa identifies the do’s and don’ts of exercise during pregnancy. Take home the confidence to advise and instruct women and help them enjoy their pregnancy and preparation for labour and motherhood. L

Strong bones, stable bodies B1O
Sally Castell
Osteoporosis is a major health problem affecting an estimated half of women over the age of 60 and 1 in 3 men over the age of 70. Exercise is an important element of the overall management of the condition, but specific considerations and careful planning are required when conducting programs. Join Sally to learn the theoretical background and gain some practical hands-on applications for training osteoporotic clients. L

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The inner power of the pelvic floor B1P
Dianne Edmonds
Empower clients to control their ‘inner fitness’. Learn how the pelvic floor works as part of the core, the steps for developing pelvic floor awareness, exercises that improve pelvic floor muscle strength and endurance and even how linking the pelvic floor to improving sexual satisfaction can increase clients’ interest in your training sessions. Discover the importance of timing and coordination and expand your pelvic floor cueing repertoire. L

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Exercising to prevent and manage osteoporosis B2G
Prof. Kim Bennell
Osteoporosis is a bone disorder leading to skeletal fragility and increased fracture risk. To prevent osteoporotic fracture in later life, a lifespan approach to bone health must be adopted. Kim presents an evidence-based approach to the prescription of exercise to maximise bone health, encompassing exercise in children through to those diagnosed with osteoporosis and those who have sustained an osteoporotic fracture. L

Beyond the baby boomers – Boot camp or slipper brigade? B2L
Stephanie McLennan
It’s not just baby boomers who want group training opportunities – potential ‘groupies’ in their 70s are also indicating an interest in boot camp-style sessions. Do you have the tools to provide safe, fun, appropriate sessions with plenty of variety and challenge? Packed with take-home ideas to use outdoors with the boomers and beyond, Stephanie’s session focuses on balance, strength, agility and endurance. OD

Keep it moving: exercise prescription for knee and hip osteoarthritis B3G
Prof. Kim Bennell
Particularly prevalent in older individuals, osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and knee is a common chronic joint disease, leading to pain, loss of functional independence and reduced quality of life. Exercise is the cornerstone of management for OA and is recommended by all clinical guidelines. Kim presents an evidence-based approach to the prescription of exercise for this patient/client population, including exercise dosage and special considerations. L

Reaching out to the community B3M
Lisa Westlake
Our population needs to move more and adopt a healthier attitude to living. As health and fitness professionals we help our clients and patients, but how can we expand our reach? Join this interactive session to discuss how we can educate and inspire the wider community to live active, healthy lives. Discover how we can each promote our industry, physical activity and good health through TV, radio, print, online media, event involvement and more. L

Exercise and cancer B3P
Suzanne Cox
Training clients with cancer can be a daunting prospect for personal trainers. In many cases exercise is an important component of long term management. In this session Suzanne explores how different cancer treatments influence exercise prescription, and discusses programming considerations for trainers working with post-cancer clients. Strategies to maximise the benefits of exercise are also workshopped. L

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Kids personal training: let’s make fitness fun B4P
Simon Fox
As Australia’s obesity problem escalates, children’s personal training programs have become prominent in the fitness industry. The way you conduct kid’s training sessions differs greatly to your regular training, not least because you have two clients – the child and their parent. Join Simon to learn how to set up goal setting and communication strategies that meet the needs of both child and parent. L

Recharging the batteries: stimulating the mind-body link B4Q
Sally Castell
Older adults face physical, mental and psychological challenges caused by system changes, and these can have profound effects on quality of life. The ability to move effectively requires a great deal of physical and mental agility, so programs for older adults need to reflect this. Join Sally for a theoretical base and hands-on examples of appropriate exercise to improve cognitive and functional abilities. WS

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Stress, depression and diabetes: a vicious cycle C1P
Morwenna Kirwan
Stress and depression increase the risk of developing diabetes and also negatively affect management of the disease. Join Morwenna to learn more about the underlying psychophysiological and behavioural mechanisms linking stress, depression and diabetes, and how to empower your diabetic clients to manage this disease. Develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between these conditions and why over 250 million people in the world have diabetes. L

Postnatal layers and levels C2O
Dianne Edmonds
Dianne examines the different levels of postnatal abdominal muscle exercises, while considering the protection of the pelvis and the pelvic floor. Learn how to make adjustments to clients’ training programs as you check for the degree of rectus separation, incorrect patterns of recruitment and correct activation. Take home the skills to deliver the appropriate level of training for your client, whether they are six weeks or nine months postnatal. L

Of the head and in the body: working with people in pain C2P
Prof. Lorimer Moseley
I can easily distinguish my pain from yours because it is in my body. It has been established that pain is produced by the brain, emerging into consciousness when an individual-specific pattern of brain activity occurs. Join Lorimer as he presents a model for understanding how the brain produces pain that can be used to facilitate the process of working with people in pain to achieve functional and activity-related goals. L