Join us for the Fitness Professionals National Congress on November 7 and 8 2009

CONVENTION SCHEDULE
16th National Fitness Convention
“Promoting Physical Activity for Wellness”
November 7, 2009 Saturday (Fitness Managers Convention, Group Exercise Convention
& CPR Seminar),
November 8, 2009 Sunday (Personal Training Convention, Cardio Latino Workshop,
& Yoga Workshop)
THE RICHMONDE HOTEL
21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center Pasig City, Philippines
November 7, 2009 (Saturday) Fitness Managers Convention-BANYAN & CEDAR FUNCTION ROOMS
6:30-8:00 Registration
7:45-8:00 OPENING
8:00-9:00 Wellness: Mind & Body Connection
(Dr. Stephanie Fay Cagayan)
9:00-10:00 Exercise Adherence (Stella Marie Urbiztondo)
10:00-10:20 AM SNACKS
10:20-11:20 Business with Pleasure-Sustaining the Fitness
Hobby (Nicky Tsai)
11:30-12:30 Detoxify Your Mind (Rebecca Ortega)
12:30-1:30 LUNCH BREAK
1:30-2:30 Protecting your Business from Fraud - an Overview
(Steffen Minkmar)
2:30-3:30 Make Mind Your Friend (Jonathan Batangan)
3:30-3:50 PM SNACKS
3:50-4:50 International Standards of Care for Fitness Facilities
(Shirley Quejada)
4:50-5:50 Panel Discussion & Open Forum
(Fitness Leaders & Convention Participants)
November 7, 2009 (Saturday) Group Exercise Convention-REDWOOD, SYCAMORE & SEQUOIA ROOMS
6:30-8:00 Registration
7:45-8:00 OPENING
8:00-9:00 Vinyasa Krama Yoga (Mick Tibbs)
9:00-10:00 Reggaetton Ripiao (David Velez)
10:00-10:20 AM SNACKS
10:20-11:20 Hataw Pinoy/Cardio Stick Fight (Shirley Quejada)
11:20-12:20 Yin Stretch (Kitty Cooper)
12:20-1:30 LUNCH BREAK
1:30-2:30 National Guidelines for Physical Activity
(Hercules Callanta)
2:30-3:30 Tango Latino (David Velez)
3:30-3:50 PM SNACKS
3:50-4:50 Mind & Body (Wai Han Kho)
4:50-5:50 Zumba (David Velez)
November 8, 2009 (Sunday) Personal Training Convention- REDWOOD, SYCAMORE & SEQUOIA ROOMS
6:30-8:00 Registration
7:45-8:00 OPENING
8:00-9:00 Power, Speed & Agility with Balance-Workshop
(Shirley Quejada)
9:00-10:00 Yin Stretch for Personal Training (Kitty Cooper)
10:00-10:20 AM SNACKS
10:20-11:20 The Truth behind Supplements (Dra. Nina Sioson)
11:20-12:20 National Guidelines for Physical Activity
(Hercules Callanta)
12:20-1:30 LUNCH BREAK
1:30-2:30 A Presentation on Carbohydrate Loading
(Luchie Callanta)
2:30-3:30 Survivor (David Velez)
3:30-3:50 PM SNACKS
3:50-4:50 Exercise Adherence (Stella Marie Urbiztondo)
4:50-5:50 The NeuroMyoFascial System: An Overview for Fitness Professionals (Dr. Strix Toledo)
SCHEDULE OF WORKSHOPS
November 7, 2009 (Saturday)
8:00-6:00 CPR Seminar By: Philippine National Red Cross (PALM FUNCTION ROOM)
November 8, 2009 (Sunday)
9:00-12:30am CARDIO LATINO WORKSHOP
(BANYAN & CEDAR FUNCTION ROOMS)
By: David Velez
8:30-12:30nn VINYASA KRAMA YOGA 1 WORKSHOP
(PALM FUNCTION ROOM) By: Mick Tibbs
1:30-5:30pm VINYASA KRAMA YOGA 2 WORKSHOP
(BANYAN & CEDAR FUNCTION ROOMS)
By: Mick Tibbs
You may contact us at 920-2762 or text 0917-5181202 for queries.
P R E S E N T E R S
BATANGAN, JONATHAN - General Manager , Cebuana Llhuillier Insurance Solutions (September 2004- present) Mobilized agency personnel to become motivated, quality-driven, customer-focused , and results-oriented individuals. Transformed agency from dismal performer to top achiever in the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies. Initiated cross-selling and synergy programs within the Group and strengthened the AllCare brand through product development and innovation. Instrumental in creating one of the most successful micro-insurance products in the country which has now insured approximately 6.5 million Filipinos. Increased revenues by 1,000% during first year (2005),and further doubled the 2005 revenues in 2006; Conferred with “Ambassador’s Cup” by Amb. Philippe Lhuillier, the highest honor and first-ever recipient from the PJLI Group for sales/ marketing excellence; PLIA was conferred by Malayan Insurance with the following awards in 2005 : Top Achiever Award (Special Agency Category) and Most Valuable Partner Award. On the personal side, a meditation practitioner for more than ten years and a meditation resource person of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, a UN-affiliated international NGO.
CAGAYAN, DR. STEPHANIE FAY - Dr. Ma. Stephanie Fay S. Cagayan, obtained her Bachelor of Science in Basic Medical Sciences at the University of the Philippines Manila in 1990 followed by her degree in Medicine in 1993 under the Integrated Arts and Medicine Program (Intarmed), a 7 year accelerated medical course of the UP College of Medicine. She is a frequent resource speaker for seminars and special topics in obstetrics and gynecology, pharmacology and toxicology and wellness specifically dance as a form of healing. She is an advocate of holistic medicine and her practice of medicine includes the use of complementary and alternative forms of medicine for prevention and treatment of illnesses. She is a member of the Fitness Network Philippines and she also acts as director and manager of Rhythms, a wellness center and dance studio located in Manila. To date, she has published 4 books namely, Essentials of Obstetric Nursing, Pharmacology for Beginners, Sayuntis (bellydance, yoga, meditative and fun movements in pregnancy) and Glimpses (poems from a mother and daughter‟s heart). She has authored several research articles in peer-reviewed local and international journals. Aside from her academic pursuits, she also finds time to teach basic belly dance and Sayuntis (sayaw ng buntis) an exercise program for pregnant and postpartum women comprising belly dance, yoga and other meditative movements. She is a part time life coach and a stress management consultant.
CALLANTA, HERCULES - Former Dean of the College of Human Kinetics (CHK) of the University of the Philippines (UP), Diliman. Herc is one of the country‟s top strength and conditioning coaches. Certified Strength & Conditioning coach by National Strength & Conditioning Association of America (NSCA). He is also a fitness and wellness consultant for Nestle, Adidas, FNRI and Runnex, and a lecturer for several professional associations such as PASOO, PHA, PCC, PSND, etc. He also writes popular articles for Badminton Asia.
CALLANTA, LUCHIE – Masters‟ in Nutrition, Bachelor of Science in Community Nutrition from the University of the Philippines Diliman Quezon City. She also received her Certificate of Course Completion from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, USA for: Principles of Professional Cooking, Professional Baking, Serve Safe Food Protection Manager Certification Examination (recognized by the International Food Safety Council). She is a member of Nutritionist-Dietitians Association of the Philippines & Philippine Society of Nutritionist and Dietitians. At present, she is a member of Board of Advisers for Men‟s Health Magazine and a Consultant for Dona Elena Olive Oil.
COOPER, KITTY – She is certified as a Group Exercise Instructor with the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She has reversed her Scoliosis by studying, experimenting on, and practicing pelvic movements based on the Franklin method. Kit has been teaching Pilates and mindful movement for the past 6 years, and is certified by Polestar Pilates Mat & Allegro certifications. She is a Level 2 Reiki practitioner, and gives Dorn spine alignment therapy and is the pioneer in Bowen Technique in the Philippines. Kit owns a Pilates & healing center in Bacolod: the Mandala Centering Place.
KHO, WAI HAN – has over 6 years of teaching experience with California Fitness Singapore. She is also involved in external events with Health Promotion Board (HPB) and other corporate classes with major companies. She is a Fitness model for SHAPE magazine article “Couch Potato Workout” from Jan-Aug 2005. Her Certifications includes: Certification in Basic Exercise Course by YMCA Fitness Industry (UK); Certification in Exercise with Music by YMCA Fitness Industry (UK); Certified SCHWINN Cycling instructor by SCHWINN Fitness Academy; Certified Les Mills BODYPUMP Instructor by Les Mills International; Certified Les Mills BODYBALANCE Instructor by Les Mills International; Certified Les Mills Pro-Instructor by Les Mills International; Country Trainer Of California Fitness for BODYPUMP and BODYBALANCE; Certified Pilates instructor with Polestar Pilates; Trained mind/body instructor with Adidas Fitness Academy (AFA).
MINKMAR, STEFFEN - Steffen, who works in the internal audit department of the Asian Development Bank, has 8 years of experience in implementing and reviewing internal control frameworks, process improvement projects, and Corporate Governance initiatives. Before joining his current employer, he had worked as an audit manager in PricewaterhouseCoopers, first in Germany and later in Hong Kong, where he served for a broad range of clients in various industries. Steffen is a frequent speaker at IT Governance conferences in the Philippines and a recognized trainer for Corporate Governance related matters. Steffen Minkmar is presently an Audit Specialist working for Asian Development Bank, Audit Division (OAGA)-Key to Good Governance.
ORTEGA, REBECCA – She is a seasoned facilitator of various prestigious organizations such as the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and the Philippine Institute of Applied Behavioral Sciences (PIABS) is not only a gifted trainer/educator but an in-demand trainer-of-trainers of many client organizations. Her talent in group dynamics and facilitation encompasses a broad field of expertise in organizational and human resource development (OD/HRD). Behavioral training such as: teambuilding, positive thinking, values education, quality service, women‟s empowerment, and self-management are her forte. Equally competent in technical programs on topics related to management and supervisory development, targeted selection, assessment, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal and training management, Rebecca has created a high-level impact on all the organizations and companies she has served both here and abroad. Her lecture tours have brought her to various companies and organizations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. She is a meditation practitioner for more than twenty years and the coordinator of the National Coordinating Office of Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, a UN-affiliated international NGO.
QUEJADA, SHIRLEY – A Founding Member and current President of the Fitness Network Philippines, she holds certifications from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) in Personal Training, Group Exercise, Lifestyle and Weight Management; Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) in Primary Group Exercise & Kickboxing; SCW-EDU in Sports Nutrition, Mat Pilates, Pilates with Small Apparatus, Aquatic Fitness, Yoga Fundamentals 1 and 2; Resist-a-Ball C.O.R.E. Basic and Advanced Certification. She is trained in AFAA Mat Science 1 & 2 and Resistance Training; and Reebok Core Board. She is also a former National Athlete Record-holder & Asian Silver Medalist in Powerlifting and an AsiaFit Professional of the Year awardee in 2000. She is the President of ProFit Consultants “Professionals in Fitness”. She is a Bowen Technique Therapy Practitioner and is also trained in Karate and Aikido, and now mastering the Martial Arts Arnis.
SIOSON, DRA. NINA - Dr. Nina graduated Magna cum Laude in BS Biology at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She pursued her MD at the University of the Philippines‟ College of Medicine, PGH. She is a Diplomate in Family Medicine, a Fellow in Nutrition Support at the St. Luke‟s Medical Center, pursued her Master‟s of Science in Clinical Nutrition at PWU-SLMC, a Diplomate with the Philippine Board of Clinical Nutrition and in Observation Training Nutrition Support under Dr. Mark DeLegge at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Nina is an Active Consultant and Member of the Nutrition Support Teams at the St. Luke‟s Medical Center and the Medical City, where she is also a Weight Management Consultant. She is also a Medical Nutrition Consultant at The Health Cube Clinic, Greenhills, San Juan. She serves as a Faculty member at the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Nina serves as Secretary and Head of Committee on Continuing
Professional Education for the Philippine Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (PhilSPEN). She volunteers as the Medical Consultant for the Carewell Cancer Foundation, Makati City.
TIBBS, MICK - Michael Tibbs (Mickyoga) is certified from the Srivatsa Ramaswami School of Yoga as a teacher of Vinyasa Krama also is a registered member of The Himalayan Institute Teachers Association (HITA) as a Hatha Yoga Teacher and, Yoga Alliance, New York Yoga Teachers Association and I.A.B.Y.T. Loyola Marymount University in L.A., Ca., Princeton Center for Yoga and Health in New Jersey and at the Wellness Center in New York City issuing Michael certificates of completion in Vinyasa Krama Yoga taught by Srivatse Ramaswami. Michael has been studying with Ramaswami since taking a workshop at the Himalayan Institute of N.Y.C. in 2000. Michael has developed a warm teacher – disciple friendship with Ramaswami. Ramaswami studied yoga with the legendary Sri. T. Krishnamarycha for more then thirty years. Michael taught at the Himalayan Institute in NYC. He has also taught for the City of New York - H.I.P. community program, which involved teaching urban children of all ages who were not fortunate enough to have a gymnasium in their school. The classes were held at Asphalt Green on the upper east side of Manhattan. Michael currently teaches privately to all students interested, regardless of age, race, body type, or gender. Presently Michael is one of the five yoga teachers that are fortunate to teach for the United Nations Yoga Club. International yoga teaching and practice has become a passion for Mickyoga. Bermuda, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Greece, India, Indonesia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States are some of the places he has enjoyed yoga. Currently he is in the process of putting a yoga & meditation retreat together in Bali with other yoga teachers.
TOLEDO, DR. STRIX - Doctor Toledo's work, while largely rooted in Manual and Occupational Medicine, is highly Integrative in its approach. His U.S.-accredited Medical practice already incorporates Manual Medicine, Acupuncture, Medical Nutrition, Medical Hypnotherapy, and Neuro-linguistic Programming. Most of Doctor Toledo's patients are gracefully aged and have heart, mental, and blood sugar concerns. A large number of them used to be chronically over-stressed. Most of his clinic time is productively occupied with limiting or eliminating muscle, tendon, or joint pain. Doctor Toledo teaches Anatomy and Physiology at a University in Manila. He is the Director of a Healthcare Provider System, and heads a team of brilliantly adaptive Physical Therapist Manual Therapists. His team has started to conduct a very warmly received series of workshop-seminars on Manual Medicine. He is currently writing his second book, which would formally introduce Rapid De-afferentation Techniques. His team is in the process of designing a certification course in RDTs.
TSAI, NICKY- He is a three time Mr. Filipino-Chinese Bodybuilding Champion, National Novice Record Holder in Power Lifting, Owner of Ensayo Gym Equipment, Head Judge-Philippine Sports Commission in Bodybuilding, Technical Director-23rd South East Asian Bodybuilding Games Manila, Business Graduate, Major in Economics, and holds certification in Athletic Training Seminars.
URBIZTONDO, STELLA MARIE - She is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Physical Education major in Sports in 2001 at the College of Human Kinetics, University of the Philippines. She is currently pursuing a Ph D. in Educational Research and Evaluation. She is the Chair of the Department of Physical Education at the University of Asia and the Pacific.
VELEZ, DAVID - 'David has been a International Fitness Presenter, Personal Trainer and Modern Dancer for over fifteen years...He currently works in Hong Kong and Singapore for California Fitness one of the biggest Fitness Companies in Asia...David is known for his creative teaching style and where he has launched a very successful 'Salsa mania' program... David has been presenting in different conventions worldwide: USA, Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Cayman Island, Florida, England, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing. David's training includes AFAA certified Fitness Instructor, Polar Specialist, Bosu, Spinning, Schwinn Indoor Cycling, ZUMBA, Tango, AAA/ISMA, Yoga fit and BOSU Master Trainer '. He also has a Bachelor Degree in physical exercise from the University Pedagogica in Colombia South America and technological Engineering from the Technological University of Pereira (Columbia South America).
T O P I C D E S C R I P T I O N S
M a n a g e m e n t T o p i c s
BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE-SUSTAINING THE FITNESS HOBBY – Fitness Lifestyle: Turning your love for fitness into a sustainable yet productive career/hobby. Fitness Instructors, Athletic competitors, gym enthusiasts and even gym owners usually get anchored down with too much „fitness mentality‟ avoiding simple tasks as helping the family do home chores or spending time with love ones, resulting in inability to find income sources outside the fitness world, socially-restricting themselves to „fitness people‟, educating themselves purely on fitness related literatures. As years go by, they find themselves locked in a case. Either financially unstable or socially outcasted. We need to plan ahead, work doubly hard, diversify, multiply our abilities learned from the environment of our fitness world like discipline, integrity, patience, self worth etc. Be a capable person not only in fitness but also in the world that we live in.
DETOXIFY YOUR MIND - You are what you think. Understand this energy of the mind and learn ways to clear the clutter and fill it with healthy, positive thoughts to benefit the self, others and the workplace.
EXERCISE ADHERENCE – Worldwide drop outs in exercise programs are a reality regardless of age, race and social status. However, there are known factors that increase exercise adherence and intrinsic and extrinsic strategies to keep active people from becoming inactive. Understand ways that may aid you in membership retention for clients in your business.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS OF CARE FOR FITNESS FACILITIES - For Health/Fitness & Leisure facility Owners and Manager‟s-is your facility at par with international counterparts? Learn acceptable updated guidelines of international standards set by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and NFTA for facility amenities and ACE and AFAA Standards of Care for fitness professionals.
MAKE MIND YOUR FRIEND - The energy of the human mind is thought. "You are what you think". By understanding and harnessing thought energy, we can develop positive self-awareness and bring life's goals into reality. Learn tools that will help your business dreams become a reality.
PANEL DISCUSSION & OPEN FORUM – Discussion and Question and Answer on the state of Philippine Fitness Industry and its future.
PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS FROM FRAUD – AN OVERVIEW - In 2009, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) found that US businesses lose an estimated 7% of annual business revenues to fraud, and that the damage is the worst among small businesses. Companies with fewer than 100 employees experienced $200,000 more in losses due to fraud than larger organizations. In June 2009, Ernst & Young released the European Fraud Survey, which found that half of European employees believed that "one or more types of unethical business behavior were acceptable." In September 2009, International Risk reported that lack of risk mitigation policies or effective due diligence is a significant challenge facing growth of Asian businesses. In the current economic environment, it is expected that fraud will continue to increase. This presentation will highlight challenges which small businesses may face and will make recommendations for safeguarding business interests from fraud.
WELLNESS: THE MIND & BODY CONNECTION - The fact that the mind can affect the course of disease has generally been accepted as fact by both physician and patient. But proving scientifically that the mind-body connection exists took until the end of the 20th century before the knowledge and technology progressed far
enough to conduct researches. Have you heard about the relatively young science of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), which is now scientifically establishing the interconnectedness of the mind, nervous, endocrine and immune systems? Well, here it is from Dr. Faye Cagayan.
G r o u p E x e r c i s e T o p i c s
HATAW PINOY/CARDIO STICK FIGHT – Inspired by the Filipino Martial Art of Arnis designed by Shirley Quejada. The workshop will teach you how to use the eighteen (18) strikes in Arnis for upper body muscular endurance and cardiovascular endurance together with lower body footwork for agility and coordination. In this workshop you will learn empty hand, single stick & double stick techniques incorporating the add-on & link method in group exercise choreography. Hataw Pinoy has level 2 for blocks, level 3 for strikes & blocks and level 4 for sparing workouts which will be targeted in future workshops.
MIND & BODY - M&B an innovative and integrative practice combining principles of yoga, enhanced with explosive martial arts movements and core connection with total-body balance integration. Explosive quick movements stimulate fast twitch muscles, as well as slow twitch muscles, which increase power and reactive abilities. On the other hand, slow calming postures open and unwind the deepest realms of consciousness.
NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY – Physical Activity is one of the elements of a healthy lifestyle. This is now being promoted by both the Department of Health and WHO. Most countries, including the Philippines, are already campaigning vigorously for an increase in physical activity among their citizens. Most have also produced physical activity guidelines. The Philippines, however, is one of a few who has yet to formulate one. In several gatherings of movement experts (Luigi Bercades, Hercules Callanta, Luchie Callanta, Bert Madrigal, Shirley Quejada, Josephine Joy Reyes, and Stella Marie Urbiztondo) and national health stakeholders, the Philippine National Guidelines on Physical Activity was formulated and critiqued. This is envisioned to provide simple guidelines to Filipinos in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
REGGAETTON RIPIAO - Reggaetton is the mixture of Latin, Reggae and R'n'B. It's fun, sassy and everyone can join in. This class is incorporated with simple reggaetton combinations to move the ground and make you sweat to the beat.
TANGO LATINO - Hit the floor and let the rhythm move you. This is a session combining Tango and Dance Aerobics movements which allows for all levels of participants to get the chance to move their bodies and join in the party! A combination of dynamic balance, turning, initiation of movements, moving at a variety of speeds & walking forward/backwards, Tango Latino helps to increase cardio fitness, improve balance and aids in weight loss. Join the Tango Latino for a larger than life Latin experience.
VINYASA KRAMA YOGA – Introductory class of Vinyasa Krama yoga for all levels. Find out how to be healthy Physically, mentally, & spiritually through this classical yoga sadhana (practice).
YIN STRETCH - The new endurance sport where the fascial matrix of muscles and other connective tissues surrounding the pelvis are gradually “stretched” beyond the typical duration of 30 seconds. Besides physical endurance, there is also a demand for mental focus to keep one‟s self still and quiet in the yoga posture. This is based on the presentation of Paul Grilley.
ZUMBA - Zumba fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
P e r s o n a l T r a i n i n g T o p i c s
A PRESENTATION ON CARBOHYDRATE LOADING – Its uses and benefits. It shall include the different regimens, the dietary implications and concerns associated with it.
EXERCISE ADHERENCE – Worldwide drop outs in exercise programs are a reality regardless of age, race and social status. However, there are known factors that increase exercise adherence and intrinsic and extrinsic strategies to keep active people from becoming inactive. Learn ways to keep the clients you already have and get future business from them and their referrals.
NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY – Physical Activity is one of the elements of a healthy lifestyle. This is now being promoted by both the Department of Health and WHO. Most countries, including the Philippines, are already campaigning vigorously for an increase in physical activity among their citizens. Most have also produced physical activity guidelines. The Philippines, however, is one of a few who has yet to formulate one. In several gatherings of movement experts (Luigi Bercades, Hercules Callanta, Luchie Callanta, Bert Madrigal, Shirley Quejada, Josephine Joy Reyes, and Stella Marie Urbiztondo) and national health stakeholders, the Philippine National Guidelines on Physical Activity was formulated and critiqued. This is envisioned to provide simple guidelines to Filipinos in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
POWER, SPEED & AGILITY WITH BALANCE (WORKSHOP) - Power, Speed and Agility are needed not just for sports but for various types of activities as well. However, another important component of good athletic performance is often neglected – BALANCE. In activities of daily living, good balance will not only help prevent injuries but help make day-to-day activities less challenging particularly for the elderly. Let us explore the principles and try the drills that can help not only our clients who are elite athletes, but those who may be experiencing challenges from what may seem to you as a basic functional movement. (Come in exercise attire).
SURVIVOR - For “Survivor” workouts, think „group training sessions‟, think „outdoors‟ (whatever the weather and whatever the season!), and think “fun” and think “challenging”. Sessions usually last for one hour and contain a broad mix of running and bodyweight exercises, which have the aim of providing an all-over body workout. In these circuit-training-style sessions, you can expect to work hard and get hot and sweaty but also enjoy a new dimension to exercising because of the variety that the sessions bring. David will present this workshop to be adopted for Personal Training practice with use of small apparatus.
THE NEUROMYOFASCIAL SYSTEM: AN OVERVIEW FOR FITNESS PROFESSIONALS – An Introductory look at the hidden network that connects, affects, and is affected by the rest of the body. The muscular, fascial, and neural are intimately linked and connect to the rest of the body systems. The NMF system thus reflects and affects the entire body. In this session, we explore the meanings and implications of NMF Dysfunctions commonly encountered by fitness professionals. These dysfunctions offer secret insight into the current and longstanding status of the bodies we work with. Understanding common NMF Patterns enables the empowered fitness professional with the ability to customize exercise protocols. This then allows for faster recovery and better functional gains for our patients or clients.
THE TRUTH BEHIND SUPPLEMENTS - Everyday, more and more commercials pop up on television and on print ad materials urging you to purchase natural supplements. Some claim benefits in overall health and aging; others promise cures for specific conditions. How can we spot the fakes and the legitimate ones? The objective of this session is to help you understand what food supplements are, which are not to be believed and what the law has done to regulate the distribution and sale of such items. The session will explain in simple terms why some supplements may be more harmful than helpful. Emphasis is placed on seeking medical advice before embarking on long-term intake of supplements. Although many supplements are helpful at times, the bottomline to a healthy life is healthy living – good nutrition, adequate exercise and inner peace. The speaker would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Lynn Panganiban, noted toxicologist from UP-PGH and The Medical City, for giving her permission to echo her lecture to other fora.
YIN STRETCH FOR PERSONAL TRAINING - The new endurance sport where the fascial matrix of muscles and other connective tissues surrounding the pelvis are gradually “stretched” beyond the typical duration of 30 seconds. Besides physical endurance, there is also a demand for mental focus to keep one‟s self still and quiet in the yoga posture. This is based on the presentation of Paul Grilley. Learn and try (Come in Exercise Apparel).
W o r k s h o p D e s c r i p t i o n s
CARDIO LATINO WORKSHOP – This half day Latino Workshop is for instructors who are looking for ways to create safe and fun Latin classes. Learn to move to the different Latin rhythms specific to the different types of Latin dances from Rhumba, to Salsa, to Zumba, to mambo, Tango among others. Create your own combinations! Get personal feedback and evaluation from David Velez. Different Latin, different music! (0.4 ACE CEC‟s)
CPR SEMINAR – Conducted by the Philippine National Red Cross. Learn how to administer first aid for cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest & choking. Participants may attend the workshop only, but for those who wish to be certified, you must take the written & practical exams at the later part of the workshop. FitPhil encourages all instructors to be CPR-certified and renew their CPR license every year. We believe that each family should have at least 1-2 persons in the household who know CPR.
VINYASA KRAMA YOGA 1 WORKSHOP – The art form of doing vinyasa yoga is an ancient practice of physical and spiritual development. It is a systematic method to study, practice, teach, and adapt yoga. This vinyasa krama (movement and sequence methodology) approach to yogasana (yoga posture) practice is unique in all of yoga. By integrating the functions of mind, body, and breath in the same time frame, a practitioner will experience the real joy of yoga practice. Each of the important postures (asanas) is practiced with many elaborate vinyasa (variations and movements). Each variation is linked to the next one by a succession of specific transitional movements, synchronized with the breath; and the yoking of mind and body takes place with the breath acting as the harness. Vinyasa krama yoga strictly follows the most complete definition of classical yoga. The parameters of vinyasa, the Sanskrit word vinyasa comes from a prefix vi, which means variation, and a suffix nyasa, which means “within prescribed parameters.” The parameters prescribed in classical yoga with respect to yogasanas, as contained in Yoga sutra of Patanjali, are: STEADINESS (STHIRA), COMFORT (SUKHA), and SMOOTH AND LONG BREATHING (PRAYATNA SITHILA).
Practicum in Vinyasa Krama yoga this class will be more comprehensive by introducing the class to some slightly challenging movements Asana: Asymmetric Seated Vinyasa Sequences (one leg is straight while the other leg is bent in a variety of positions); Trianagle Pose Sequence; Ding-namaskara (salutations to the directions); Supine Sequences (on the back); Seated Posterior Stretch Sequences (both legs are straight). Of course all postures will have their appropriate counter posture Pranayama: Introduction to Pranayama (breath control); Kapalabhati forceful exhalation; Pranayama Omkara lengthening the exhalation by chanting OM; Satsang; Discussion (Q&A) on yoga. (ACE CEC‟s applied).
VINYASA KRAMA YOGA 2 WORKSHOP - Practicum in Vinyasa Krama yoga this class will be an extension of the morning workshop offering more challenging asanas (postures) & introducing more subtler aspects of yoga such as bandhas & mudras (locks & gestures). Asana: Lotus Pose Sequence; Inverted posture Sequence; Shoulder stand, head stand, etc…; Bow Pose Squence; Visesha Vinyasa Kramas ; Sub routines like sun salutation, & sequences stemming from downward facing dog; Pranayama; Nadi Shodhana ;Bhastrika Kumbhaka; Satsang; Discussion (Q&A) on yoga. (ACE CEC‟s applied)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Please call FitPhil office at 920-2762 or text 0917-5181202 for reservations of slots for the workshops.
2. ACE CEC‟s will be available for all. For course number and number of credits for ACE Certified Fitness Professionals there is a corresponding fee to be paid, please coordinate with Fitphil office.

connective tissue mobilization tools

as requested, here's what some tools lok like, with a dvd disk for size comparison.

gold metal multi-facet tool as compared to standard DVD / CD size; polycarbonate shatterproof tool on top of gold tool.

tools are shown here unpolished. final tools will have polished edges modified for release strength and patient comfort suitable to most clinical settings.