Session Type | Session Title | Session Description | Speaker(s) |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | A Coach's Voice: The Instrument for Influence, Connection & Impact | Your voice is your greatest asset for deeper connections, influence, and impact. Your physical voice is an instrument that you must learn to play to achieve masterful communication. This is especially true for educators whose role is to reach and inspire. This presentation will cover practical elements for you to explore your voice. From individual strategies to specific vocal forms and "personas", this session will allow you to be more dynamic and effective. All these elements will be tied directly into your role as a coach. | Nicholas Lambe |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | A Comprehensive Approach to Scapular Dyskinesis | In this session, you'll engage in a hands-on learning experience, where you will both assess and be assessed on key aspects of shoulder posture and function. We’ll focus on practical, real-world techniques as participants are invited to undergo live assessments and corrective sequences tailored to their specific shoulder concerns. You’ll gain the skills to quickly and efficiently evaluate shoulder issues using minimal equipment and discover how to identify problems often overlooked in standard assessments. Additionally, you'll learn powerful insider tips for restoring proper shoulder movement and function. If you or someone you know is dealing with shoulder issues, this session is a must-attend! | Brendan Fox |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Ageless Function: Movements that Matter! | Enhancing functional ability is essential for an ageless lifestyle! Within a full spectrum of age-related needs and goals, from osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and sarcopenic obesity, through to the elite athlete, program design for older adults must incorporate training strategies to improve the movements that matter: Gait, hinge, squat, lunge, push, pull, rotate, and loaded carry. In an interactive environment, through hands-on practical application, explore seven different programming options designed to enrich the lives of your active (and inactive) aging clients. | Keli Roberts |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Alignment: Mapping the Human Design | Maintaining optimal alignment in movement allows for freedom of motion, elastic energy production, force production, and stability in sports, fitness, and life. Learn a series of dynamic alignment assessment exercises and how to apply what they reveal to exercise design. In this workshop, we will explore the structures of the human body and its design. We will explore a variety of techniques including self-myofascial release, stability, and mobility exercises to create resiliency and suppleness through the kinetic lines to achieve alignment that is easy to implement in any training environment | Helen Vanderburg |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Beyond Lower Cross Syndrome: A Comprehensive Approach to Hip Assessments | Are you ready to go beyond the basics of addressing postural imbalances and elevate your training expertise? In this session, you’ll gain the skills to assess hip alignment in all three planes, unlocking the key to effectively correcting postural issues and achieving optimal results for your clients. No longer will you be limited to identifying just an anterior pelvic tilt. By broadening your assessment capabilities to encompass all planes of motion, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of your client's unique needs and how to guide them toward achieving ideal anatomical alignment and fully functional capacity. You'll leave this session equipped with advanced assessment tools, targeted corrective exercise strategies, and programming techniques designed to create comprehensive, client-specific training plans. If you’re committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for your clients, this session is an essential step forward. | Brendan Fox |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Bringing Back Foundation Strength Training, UN-Complicating Your Training for Optimal Results | In a world of functional corrective exercises, HIIT, explosive speed and power work, and endless amounts of social media and YouTube videos, several people skip foundation strength. This session will examine movements for max strength, strength endurance, and strength hypertrophy, and their role in performance and weight loss. Refocus on year-long programming and progressions, and where to fit in the basic 7. Squat, Hinge, Lunge, Horizontal Push / Pull, Vertical Push / Pull | Greg Johnson |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Empower & Thrive: Tools for Purposeful Aging | Join us for the "Empower & Thrive: Tools for Purposeful Aging" workshop tailored to fitness instructors and trainers specializing in supporting older adults. Learn practical strategies to help your clients age gracefully while managing chronic conditions and enhancing their overall well-being. You will explore effective fitness programs, adaptive techniques, and motivational tools to inspire older adults to stay active and engaged. Equip yourself with the knowledge to foster independence and resilience in your clients, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. Together, let's positively impact the lives of those we serve in their journey toward purposeful aging! | Ruben Pereyra |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Glute Training, Beginner to advanced, assessment and implementation | All hail the king of athletic performance and aesthetics. THE GLUTES are finally getting their well-deserved place in the gym, in a quad-driven fitness world. From glute activation, isolation, and enhancement, this workshop will discuss exercises from correction to strength, power, and hypertrophy, or simply building a better booty. What moves are best, and for what clients? | Greg Johnson |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | High-Intensity Functional Training for ALL Fitness Levels | Lack of time is a major barrier to exercise participation. High-intensity functional training (HIFT) provides a time-efficient approach to addressing cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness in a single exercise session. We will show you how to modify and design HIFT exercises for all fitness levels to achieve high intensity at relative intensity. Come ready to move in this evidence-based, action-powered workshop! | Jessica Smith |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Integrating Yoga with Functional Fitness: Explore how yoga can complement functional fitness training by enhancing mobility, stability, and strength and prevent injuries. | Discover how to enhance functional fitness with yoga in this session; designed to integrate these two powerful practices. You'll learn how yoga can improve mobility, stability, and overall movement patterns, making it an ideal complement to functional fitness training. We’ll explore specific yoga poses and sequences that support strength, balance, and injury prevention. By the end, you'll have practical techniques to incorporate yoga into your fitness programs, helping clients move more efficiently and safely in their daily activities and workouts. | Stacy McCarthy |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Joint Replacements: Returning Triumphant! | Bridge the gap between physical therapy and full function into daily activities and sports performance for your clients with joint replacements. Hip, knee, and shoulder replacements are on the rise as baby boomers come of age. According to the 2023 report of AJRR, 3.2 million joint replacements are performed in the USA every year. Learn critical strategies leading to specific techniques for different joint replacement procedures while remaining within your scope of practice. Through practical application, in a hands-on environment, learn skills to develop pre- and post-surgery program designs for your clients to thrive. | Keli Roberts; Leslee Bender |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Move with Confidence: Enhancing Cognitive Fitness With Functional Movement | Engage in an energizing session that combines mental exercise with physical activity. Through engaging and interactive exercises, you will discover how functional movement patterns can sharpen your brain, enhance mental clarity, and improve overall well-being. Learn the significance of connecting cognitive and physical movements to identify patterns that enhance brain activity. Join this workshop to explore practical techniques that improve cognitive function and empower participants to lead a more active, mindful, and confident life. | Ruben Pereyra |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Ouch-I Can’t Do That Anymore- Give Me Some Safe Alternatives | Squatting, lunging, pushing, pulling, and rotating are fundamental movements that are essential for normal physical performance, health, and function. These popular exercises are commonly prescribed but can be painful for some clients' shoulders, lower backs, hips, and knees. Exercise professionals can help medically-cleared clients perform simple preconditioning exercises and technique modifications, to continue training safely and effectively. Attendees will learn how to perform, progress, and regress several exercises as substitutes/supplements to the previously mentioned exercises to keep their clients “in the game and off the sidelines.” | Paul Gallo; Peter Ronai |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Pickle Power | Take advantage of the world's fastest-growing sport by offering signature Pickleball workouts and classes. This workshop reviews the latest stats on who is playing pickleball and why (which may surprise you!). It will provide a comprehensive sequence of sport-specific exercises that can be delivered in a class, small group, or private training setting. Incorporate resistance bands and the unique Corefirst tool for enhanced innovation and challenge. Grab your paddle, stay out of the kitchen, and let's smash this! | Ingrid Knight-Cohee; Jeff Huling |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Pilates and the Pelvic Floor | Pilates continues to gain momentum among women and the active aging population because of its gentle but effective nature. It is becoming popular among men and professional athletes because of its emphasis on core training as the pelvic floor is a main contributor to core strength. In addition, it is an effective method for instructing specific muscle retraining. This session’s approach is a heavy emphasis on practical application. Participants in this session will be able to utilize all instructed techniques, with practice, following the session. | June Kahn |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Posture Perfect: Body Weight Exercises for Better Posture | As our aging population increasingly relies on fitness professionals to enhance their quality of life, maintaining their upright posture becomes even more crucial to balance and avoid falls. Posture is essential for proper movement mechanics and having mobility in joints can significantly improve activities of daily living. Examine a variety of body weight exercises designed to improve spinal posture. These total body-weight, equipment-free exercises can be easily practiced at home, empowering clients to maintain their progress between sessions. | John Preston |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Removing the Noise in Obesity Treatment: Unpacking the Newest Evidence on Physical Activity and Weight Management from ACSM | Hot off the press and ready for fitness professionals, ACSM has a new consensus paper on obesity treatment. This provides the most recent evidence on the role of physical activity (PA) in managing obesity. It will highlight timely considerations on all aspects of obesity treatment, including lifestyle, pharmacotherapy, bariatric surgery, PA prescription, nutrition, and PA engagement. After covering the updated research, the focus will shift to application, helping attendees decipher how to use this information immediately in real-world practice. This session can be presented as one in-depth workshop or broken into multiple sessions covering the key areas of the consensus paper. | John Jakicic; Stella Volpe |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Squat It Like It’s Hot: Choosing the Correct Variation | The squat is a fundamental movement pattern and essential for every client’s fitness program. This session will guide fit pros in designing effective, squat-heavy programs while recognizing when to regress or advance the squat or select appropriate variations. We’ll cover a comprehensive range of squat variations, from stability ball to overhead, and everything in between. Attendees will learn to meet clients where they are, select and coach proper squat variations, and understand the pros and cons of each. Enhance your ability to execute and coach squats effectively, ensuring your clients achieve their fitness goals safely and efficiently. | John Preston |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Stand by Your Chair | There is no question that physical activity and exercise in older adults can reduce the risk of chronic disease, increase life expectancy, and preserve the ability to perform activities of daily living. The session will explore the benefits and the accessible exercise options that can improve strength, cardiovascular health, mobility, and balance all from the comfort of a sturdy chair. Leave with a plethora of ideas that will improve measures of physical health that combat the effects of aging. | June Kahn |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Strengthening Exercise in the Autism Community: Practical, Proven Approaches | Those with autism and other disabilities are often intentionally and unintentionally excluded from exercise programs. With insightful training and evidence-based strategies, fitness professionals around the world are embracing this untapped opportunity. Be empowered to unlock the potential of a clientele that could benefit from your expertise. | David Geslak |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Studio Walking | Walk to the beat in this low-impact walking workout that's easy to teach and fun for students and clients of all ages. Walking-based moves (i.e. marching in place) convert into steps per minute, which easily convert to miles. Designed to target deconditioned participants and those who may not currently participate in any other classes, but are suitable for those looking for a moderate rhythmic workout. Learn simple, no-fail patterns, student confidence, community builders, and how to translate “the why” into memorable movements and educational sound bytes that will delight students and clients. | Grace DeSimone |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | The Physical, Physiological and Behavioral benefits of myofascial release | This progressive approach to myofascial release will enhance physical, physiological, and behavioral benefits to the human body for longevity, less pain and performance. When we view the body and the way it works synergistically and responds to stimulus we will have a better understanding. One of the hardest concepts to realize is that overtraining the physiological body leads to decreased immunity, pain, exhaustion, and increased mental stress. This session bridges the gap between therapy and fitness. | Leslee Bender |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Trauma-Informed Exercise Instruction: An Exploration Across Multiple Modalities | Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop that integrates trauma-informed practices and culturally supportive approaches to fitness instruction across diverse exercise modalities. In this fusion-style class, you'll explore innovative techniques to create inclusive, safe, and healing fitness environments - all while moving in a mix of fun, challenging, restorative ways. You'll gain hands-on experience with exercises while learning how to foster a supportive atmosphere for all participants. Whether you're a fitness professional or an enthusiast, this session will equip you with the tools to promote well-being and respect in your practice. | Kate O'Farrell |
| Independent Interactive Workshop | Your Brain in 3D | What happens when cognitive training is combined with multi-planar movement? How does an exercise professional begin to incorporate brain & body training in an evidence-based manner? Learn about the latest research on incorporating brain & body training through dual-tasking and open-skill exercises. You will gain hands-on experience facilitating 10+ cognitively demanding exercises emphasizing attention, memory, processing speed, and executive functioning. Physical and cognitive modifications will be provided for each drill, and how to apply them in group and private training sessions. | Aimee Nicotera; Ryan Glatt |
| Independent Lecture | Don't Sleep on Sleep: A Practical Coaching Framework | Sleep is often mentioned in the triad of health alongside exercise and nutrition. However, the reality is that sleep takes a massive back seat to the other variables in our coaching process, leaving a tremendous opportunity on the table to better client results and an ability to help a struggling and massively underserved population. Regarding client results, the roadmap to success is providing a stimulus (i.e., exercise) that the client will have to recover and adapt from, improving health and fitness. However, we miss out on this adaptation process without quality and optimal sleep, leaving results behind every time. The next point lies in the sheer amount of individuals struggling with sleep, estimated to be half of the population, depending on the criteria you use to define sleep issues. Many sleep issues are very behavioral in nature, meaning there is an incredible opportunity for coaches to fill the void for those who struggle | Nicholas Lambe |
| Independent Lecture | Enhancing Balance and Stability Skills in Older Adults to Prevent Slips and Trips | Exercise programs designed to lower fall risk often emphasize strength and balance training. However, based on the principle of training specificity, improving the motor skills needed to prevent trip- or slip-related falls may be most effective through targeted, skill-specific exercises. This workshop will introduce you to movements that enhance older clients' ability to resist slips and trips. | Jan Schroeder |
| Independent Lecture | From Evidence to Exercise Studios: Confronting Weight-related Bias and Stigma and Creating More Inclusive Fitness Spaces | Weight-related bias and stigma in physical activity (PA) settings can lead to PA avoidance and adverse health outcomes. The fitness professional's role is to create environments that promote inclusion for all individuals regardless of weight status. This session will identify the consequences of weight-related bias and stigma in the fitness industry and review common misconceptions about PA for individuals who are overweight or obese. Current research on best practices for fostering an inclusive and empathetic exercise environment, including using person-first language and approaches for addressing weight bias and stigma in a fitness setting, will be included. | Sara Kovacs |
| Independent Lecture | High-Intensity Functional Training for Strength Development | High intensity functional training (HIFT) is designed to improve general fitness and performance through a unique combination of weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiorespiratory training elements. This lecture will focus on current insights into strength training adaptations to HIFT and highlight unique exercise protocols that can be modified for all fitness levels. | Jessica Smith |
| Independent Lecture | Keeping Your Marbles Until the End | Explore the science and practice involved in preventing dementia and Alzheimer's Disease and how you can best maintain your brain power throughout your life. This research-based session will focus on the stages of dementia, the etiology of Alzheimer's Disease, the hierarchy of physical function, and, most importantly, lifespan preventive strategies that will benefit both you and your clients. | Mary Yoke |
| Independent Lecture | Mastering Heart Health: ECG Wearables, Arrhythmias, and Clinical Pathways for Fitness Professionals | ECG wearables and devices have grown in popularity and availability since the public release of the Kardia Mobile and Apple Watch 4. Fitness professionals will encounter Apple, Fitbit, Samsung, Kardia, and others, but how do they compare to their proven clinical counterparts? This presentation will highlight available research and other considerations such as price, ease of use, and which ones have received FDA approval. ECG wearables and devices monitor the heart's rhythm, and a review of common ECG rhythms, arrhythmias, and clinical next steps should a cardiac concern arise will strengthen the knowledge base of the fitness professional. | Brian Cleven |
| Independent Lecture | Metabolism Myths vs. Realities: Separating Fact from Fiction | With so much information on social media about boosting metabolism, it can be challenging to distinguish between myths and facts. In this session, we'll debunk common misconceptions about metabolism and offer evidence-based insights. You'll leave equipped to educate your clients on safe and effective strategies for weight loss rooted in science. | jan schroeder |
| Independent Lecture | Mindful Movement: Enhancing Mental Health Through Fitness | Mindful Movement: Enhancing Mental Health Through Fitness explores the powerful connection between exercise and mental well-being. This session offers clear insight into how physical activity supports mental wellness and helps manage common mental health issues. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with motivational interviewing and behavior change strategies, essential for promoting mental health in clients. The session also emphasizes recognizing when to refer clients to mental health professionals. Join us to enhance your skills and become a champion for mental well-being in the fitness community. | Robyn Whitehead; Travis Weisbrod |
| Independent Lecture | Neuroscience Research Update: Brain Health & Lifestyle Behaviors | Stay updated on the latest neuroscience research linking lifestyle behaviors with brain health. This session will discuss recent findings and their practical implications for health and fitness professionals. Attendees will learn how exercise, nutrition, sleep, and other modifiable behaviors influence brain function and cognitive wellness. By the end of the session, professionals will be equipped with evidence-based strategies to support brain health in their clients. | Ryan Glatt |
| Independent Lecture | Science meets Action: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health | In this session, you will learn how you, as an exercise and health professional, can balance individual client needs and preferences with the broad recommendations from peer-reviewed literature and research findings. You will walk away with action steps for your clients based on their nutritional, health, and physical activity needs. | Erin Nitschke |
| Independent Lecture | Starting an Exercise Program for People Living with and Beyond Cancer | During this session, attendees will learn concrete steps to ensure their exercise program is cancer-inclusive. | Kathryn Schmitz |
| Independent Lecture | The Neuroscience of Sleep and Mental Health | Sleep is a powerful yet often overlooked factor in mental and brain health. This session will simplify complex research on how sleep impacts these areas and provide practical strategies for promoting healthy sleep behaviors. Tailored for health and fitness professionals, this presentation will equip attendees with knowledge and actionable insights to address sleep within their scope of practice, ultimately enhancing the well-being of their clients. | Ryan Glatt |
| Independent Lecture | Trending Now: Strategies for Integrating the 2025 Fitness Trends into Practice | The results of the annual ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® worldwide survey of fitness trends offer insights into the future of the fitness industry. Data collected from thousands of exercise professionals across the globe predict influential programming, training modalities, and business models. This session will enhance the value of the survey results by diving deeper into the literature, unpacking the top trends, and highlighting actionable steps for fitness professionals seeking to improve client outcomes. Attendees will be equipped with evidence-based strategies for personal and professional growth and business development | A'Naja Newsome; Rachelle Reed |
| Industry Presented Interactive Workshop | Ageless Flexibility, Mobility and Strength for Performance Longevity | This session is specifically designed to give you cutting edge techniques in training for flexibility, mobility leading to strength at any age that brings science into practice. Many modalities do not address the importance of restoration to improve overall performance and quality of life that can lead to dysfunctions and injuries. As trainers having new and progressive methods that combine myofascial release, lengthening and strengthening is vital. | Leslee Bender |
| Industry Presented Interactive Workshop | Balanced Body® Anatomy + Movement: Unraveling Upper Body Dysfunction, Imbalance and Pain | Cell phones, increased screen time and poor postural habits taken a physical toll on our clients. Tension headaches and neck pain, shoulder and rotator cuff issues and overall upper body dysfunction are a direct result. In this workshop we will take a deep dive into the anatomy, training principles and corrective exercise programming that combines Anatomy in Three Dimensions™ with the Balanced Body Movement Principles. We will delve into the most common conditions and muscular imbalances of the upper extremity that can lead to pain and dysfunction and what you can do to help correct these. Through the unique experience of building the muscles of the upper body out of clay on our one-of-a-kind skeleton, you’ll gain in depth understanding of how these muscles work together to create well-balanced, injury-free upper body movement. | Brian Richey; Nico Gonzalez |
| Industry Presented Interactive Workshop | Balanced Body® Anatomy in Three Dimensions: The Pelvic Floor; Common Conditions, Myths, Misconceptions and Solutions | This workshop will delve into the pelvic floor like no other. First, you will build a module of the pelvic floor muscles out of clay on a skeletal pelvis. Thus, learning all the different muscles and discovering how they work together to keep your pelvic floor functioning properly. Then we will discuss the most common conditions and issues of the pelvic floor and what you can do to properly train it based on the latest research on the subject. Last, we will talk about common myths and misconceptions surrounding the pelvic floor so you know what is true and what isn’t. | Brian Richey; Helen Vanderburg |
| Industry Presented Interactive Workshop | Balanced Body® ReforMat with Bands and Rollers | Take Pilates Reformer exercises and translate them to the Mat. Elastic bands and foam rollers become our Reformer in a fun and challenging workout for your mat students. Taking the principles of each Reformer exercise, transfer the exercise to the mat and see how it changes the essential nature of the exercise. Deepen your understanding of both Pilates mat and Reformer exercises. Open your mind to new possibilities and creative variations of the Pilates repertoire. Introduce Reformer work to your class and encourage them to try Reformer classes or personal training sessions. | Helen Vanderburg |
| Industry Presented Interactive Workshop | The Aging Foot & Its Effect On Movement | very day over 10,000 adults turn 65, entering one of the fastest-growing age groups. With 65 as the new 50, many of these clients are looking to enjoy some of the best days of their lives. However thinning skin, arthritis, neuropathy, and fat pad atrophy can all impede their ability to walk, run, and enjoy their favorite activities. Join podiatrist Dr Emily Splichal as she explores the common changes to the foot and how to offset these changes to enhance movement longevity. | Emily Splichal |
| Industry Presented Interactive Workshop | The Muscle Tuning Theory | Understanding Gravity's Role in Performance and Injury Prevention | How we relate to the ground and associated impact forces is critical to human movement, athletic performance, and injury prevention. Join functional podiatrist Dr. Emily as she explores The Muscle Tuning Theory and how it can be applied to clients and athlete programming. This concept will change the way you look at shoes, surfaces, and barefoot science! | Emily Splichal |
| Industry Presented Interactive Workshop | The Ultimate Footwear Debate | Understanding Minimal, Maximal and Rocker-Based Shoes | With a myriad of options available, professionals and clients find themselves in a constant dilemma: to embrace the barefoot or minimal shoe or revel in the plush comfort of heavily cushioned shoes. Join functional podiatrist as she can bring clarity to this confusing topic and share guidelines that can be used to make educated footwear decisions. Learn how to make footwear decisions based on foot type, injury history, and different activities. You will not want to miss this highly informative workshop. | Emily Splichal |
| Industry Presented Interactive Workshop | Turn it up/Turn it Down: Mixing the Psychology of Bootcamp with Active Recovery for Effective Training. | Experience an innovative approach to fitness training in this session as it blends the psychological intensity of boot camp workouts with the restorative benefits of active recovery and, most importantly, FUN. Learn how to create balanced programs that engage clients using high-energy partner and team drills and strategic active recovery techniques. Understand when to push hard and when to pull back, optimizing results and preventing burnout or injury. Walk away with actionable insights on mixing intensity with mindfulness for training sessions that are both challenging and sustainable. It's time to "Turn it Up/Turn it Down" for success! | Marc Coronel |
| Industry Presented Interactive Workshop | Vastus Medialis and Knee Tracking; Key to Knee Pain and Stability | Muscular imbalances and knee tracking issues commonly cause knee pain and dysfunction. In this session, you will learn how to get the Vastus Medialis firing properly and how to correct the imbalances between all the thigh muscles, building a more balanced and much stronger lower body. | Brian Richey |
| Industry Presented Interactive Workshop | Vital Core Training | In this highly interactive session where science meets practice, you will leave with the latest systematic techniques in core training that promote strength and decrease back pain. Understanding that crunches are a thing of the past, over-utilizing the hip flexors causes compression of the spine which can be avoided. Experiencing the art of lengthening builds greater strength in the core than shortening with specific strategies and techniques for all types of fitness. As trainers we need to diversify our knowledge to include modalities of training that are functionally safe and effective for all bodies, this course will enhance your journey as a professional. Expand your skills and techniques as you learn how to implement a core training system that delivers profound results. | Leslee Bender |
| Industry Presented Lecture | Muscle as a Longevity Organ – The Role of Urolithin A | Skeletal muscle is increasingly seen as a "longevity organ" that influences healthy aging beyond movement, affecting amino acid storage, glucose metabolism, and immune function. Age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) can lead to frailty and metabolic disorders, making muscle preservation crucial for longevity. While exercise remains essential, bioactive compounds like Urolithin A (UA) can also support muscle health, especially in less active populations. UA enhances mitophagy and mitochondrial health, potentially promoting muscle longevity and vitality. This seminar will explore how fitness professionals can use UA to help clients improve longevity and quality of life through muscle-focused strategies. | Jennifer Scheinman |
| Industry Presented Lecture | Striking the Balance: Strategies for Preserving Lean Muscle During Weight Loss | This session provides practical strategies for assessing and optimizing body composition during weight loss in the general population. We will address the limitations of BMI as a way of categorizing risk or measuring progress and review methods that can practically and accurately be done in medical or fitness settings. We will explore what is known about the effects of obesity medications on body composition and behavior. The presentation will also discuss nutritional considerations for preserving lean tissue, strategies for balancing fat loss and muscle gain in various scenarios, and the impact of exercise on appetite, fat loss, and muscle. | Monica Reinagel; Nina Crowley |