Arnold Strength and Fitness Trainers Summit

Strength Training Summit Offers Cutting Edge Instruction

The Arnold Strength and Fitness Trainers Summit blends the latest in knowledge of fitness, health and performance development with the excitement of the Arnold Sports Festival.  The Summit is March 1-4 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

 “It’s an unparalleled learning opportunity for personal trainers, strength coaches, athletic trainers and other allied health professionals,” said David Sandler, event chairman.  

The program begins Thursday, March 1 with a preparation symposium for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) exam.  Friday, March 2 includes a speed-power specialist workshop and lectures begin that continue for two and a half days. Diverse topics include improving sports speed, circuit training methods, evidence-based weight loss, injury prevention and performance enhancement techniques and fitness assessment for clients.

NSCA continuing education credits (CECs) are available and accepted by most allied health professions.

Registrations range from $50 to $300.  Conference early bird registrations are up to half price until January 15.  The Full Conference Registration includes two Daily EXPO tickets, a T-Shirt and conference proceedings on CD.

Continuing Education hours are offered.  Participants also receive T-shirts and tickets to the Arnold Fitness EXPO. For more information or to register, visit www.StrengthPro.com.

Conference Overview

Thursday March 1, 2012
NSCA Exam Preparation Symposium-Day 1
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday March 2, 2012
Strength Summit Check-In & Onsite Registration Opens
7 a.m.

NSCA Exam Preparation Symposium-Day 2
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Speed Power Specialist Workshop
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Strength Summit Lectures
8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday March 3, 2012
Strength Summit Check-In & Onsite Registration Opens
7 a.m.

Strength Summit Lectures
8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday March 4, 2012
Strength Summit Lectures
8-11 a.m.

Conference Schedule

Friday, March 2

8-9:30 a.m.
Training Programs to Maximize Hypertrophy

9:30-11 a.m.
Speed Kills: Developing Training Progression to Improve Sports Speed 

11-12:30 p.m.
Dynamic New Circuit Training Methods: An innovating way to training YOUR clients

1:30-3 p.m.
Evidence-Based Weight Loss Intervention for the General Population

3-4:30 p.m.
Stretching Techniques for Injury Prevention & Performance Enhancement

4:30-6 p.m.
Masters Endurance Athlete Programming & Periodization

8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Speed Power Specialist Workshop
(additional fee applies)

Saturday, March 3

8-9:30 a.m.
Optimizing Athletic Explosiveness: Training Program Development for Sports-Specific Power

9:30-11 a.m.
Incorporating Strongman Lifts into your training sessions

11-12:30 p.m.
Posture-Related Injury Prevention & Treatment

1:30-3 p.m.
Training Progression & Variety: Keeping your personal training client motivated

3-4:30 p.m.
Fitness Assessment & Evaluation for the General Population Client

4:30-6 p.m.
"Core" Training: More than just Crunches

8 a.m.-5 p.m.
International Society of Sports Nutrition
Mini-Sport Nutrition Summit

Sunday, March 4

8-9:30 a.m.
Small Appratrus Exercise for your Training Tool Box

9:30-11 a.m.
Olympic Lifting Teaching Progressions

Registration

See www.StrengthPro.com for information on conference feees and packages.

Contact

info@arnoldstrengthsummit.com
Media contact: Kathryn Lorz