can-fit-pro whistler 2006 - To Parent Directory

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Before March 31 st ! 

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Group Fitness and Personal Training 

Conference and Trade Show 

April 28 - 30, 2006 

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler • Whistler, British Columbia 

© South Paw Productions 





STOTT PILATES photography © Merrithew Corporation

FITNESS is FUN 

for 

Everyone! 

FIT EDUCATION 

Fundamentals In Training 

Designed exclusively for the general public, Can-Fit-Pro’s FIT 

Education workshops deliver the essential information your 

members and clients want in a straightforward fashion. 

Workshops include: 

• Understanding Movement 

Mechanics 

• Creating Exciting Cardio Work 

Outs 

• Weight Management 

Strategies that Work 

• Effective Strength Training 

• Stretching Made Simple 

Can-Fit-Pro is seeking qualified education providers to deliver the 

FIT Education programs across Canada. The first training day, in 

British Columbia, for new FIT Trainers will be hosted in conjunction 

with the Whistler Conference! Applications are due by March 25th 

so apply today to become a part of this unique program! If you are 

interested in this business opportunity please contact Barb Elliott 

(barb@canfitpro.com) for more details and to have an application 

form sent to you. 

Please visit the education section at www.canfitpro.com 

for more information.

Whistler 

WHISTLER GROUP FITNESS AND PERSONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE 

APRIL 28-30, 2006 

Can-Fit-Pro is Canada’s leading 

provider of education and certification 

for fitness professionals. In our 

mission to Educate, Communicate 

and Motivate Canadian fitness 

professionals, we are committed to providing ongoing knowledge 

and hands-on learning experiences for our members and 

conference delegates. Our conference is designed to meet the 

needs of: 

• Progressive Personal Trainers 

• Group Fitness and Mind/Body Instructors 

• Program Directors, Managers and Coordinators 

• Allied Health and Wellness Professionals 

• Beginner and experienced fitness professionals 

• Club members and fitness enthusiasts alike 

Register online @ 

www.canfitpro.com 

We have designed a mix and match schedule to provide you with 

maximum educational opportunities. 

SESSION CODES 

(w/o) = workout - 100% masterclass - be ready to move! 

(w/s) = workshop - 40% theory 60% practical 

(L) = lecture - 100% theory 

CAN-FIT-PRO WHISTLER 2006 

YOUR REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: 

• Your choice of over 60 educational workshops and lectures 

• Informative handouts provided by the presenters 

• Intimate learning environment – spend some time in small 

groups with your favourite presenters and colleagues 

• Free admission to the trade show – shop with the industry’s top 

suppliers 

• Invitation to the Welcome Reception Friday April 28, 

8:00pm–10:00pm 

• Certificate of Completion 

• CECs from Can-Fit-Pro and more 

• Spectacular location at a first class hotel 

NEW THIS YEAR - CONFERENCE PACKAGE PRICE 

Can-Fit-Pro has negotiated special low rates for our delegates at 

the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. This is an exceptional offer that 

combines the best of the best – an amazing conference, incredibly 

low rates and a deluxe first class hotel - all for one low package 

price. See page 23 for details. 

WELCOME RECEPTION 

For the first time ever, enjoy an evening with your colleagues, 

trade show exhibitors, sponsors and conference presenters. All 

delegates are invited to attend the Welcome Reception on Friday 

evening from 8:00pm–10:00pm at the Hotel Chateau Whistler. 

REGISTER 

Registration details can be found on page 23. Sessions are 

allocated on a first-submitted, first-registered basis, based on the 

date your complete registration is received. Please pay for and 

send in your session requests early to receive the best session 

selection. 

CAN-FIT-PRO TRADE SHOW HOURS 

Saturday, April 29 9:00am-7:00pm 

Sunday, April 30 9:15am-2:30pm 

Admission is free for all delegates. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS 

Can-Fit-Pro CECs are indicated at the end of each session 

description: 

FIS = one Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist credit 

PTS = one Can-Fit-Pro Personal Trainer Specialist credit 

NWS = one Can-Fit-Pro Nutrition & Wellness Specialist credit 

PDS = one Can-Fit-Pro Program Director Specialist credit 

PFS = one Can-Fit-Pro Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist credit 

OAS = one Can-Fit-Pro Older Adult Fitness Specialist credit 

MBS = one Can-Fit-Pro Mind Body Fitness Specialist credit 

SCS = one Can-Fit-Pro Sports Conditioning Specialist credit 

For CECs from ACE, BCRPA and other organizations, visit 

www.canfitpro.com, or contact your certification agency to inquire 

about petitioning for credit recognition. 

HOTEL 

Fairmont Chateau Whistler 

4599 Chateau Boulevard 

Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 

Phone: 604-938-8000 

www.fairmont.com/whistler 


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TRAVEL 

BY CAR 

From the Airport 

Follow the signs to Grant McConachie Way, Vancouver and city 

center. 

• Proceed over the Arthur Laing Bridge. 

• Keep right and follow the signs to Granville Street and city 

center. 

• Go along Granville Street (approximately 8 km), then over the 

Granville Bridge. 

• Take the Seymour exit off Granville Bridge. 

• Follow Seymour Street 7 blocks to Georgia and turn left (west). 

You are now in Downtown Vancouver 

From Downtown 

• Head west along Georgia Street approximately 12 blocks to 

Stanley Park. 

• Go through Stanley Park and onto the Lions Gate Bridge. 

• As you leave the bridge, follow the signs for West Vancouver. 

• You will find yourself on Marine Drive. At the first traffic light 

turn right onto Taylor Way. 

• At the second traffic light, take the left lane and follow the 

signs to Horseshoe Bay. 

• At Horseshoe Bay, watch for the exit sign onto Highway 99 

north to Squamish and Whistler. 

• Continue north along Highway 99 to Whistler Village. 

• Once you reach the Whistler Valley, proceed through the first 6 

traffic lights and turn right at the 7th traffic light onto Lorimer 

Road. 

• Follow Lorimer Road through the traffic light to the Upper 

Village, until you reach the 4-way stop sign at Blackcomb Way. 

• Turn right onto Blackcomb Way and, almost immediately, you 

will see The Fairmont Chateau Whistler sign at the foot of 

Chateau Boulevard (left-hand side). 

Parking 

The hotel has ample parking available. Cost is $23.00 per night. 

There is also free overnight parking on Lot 4 - on Lorimer Road, 

one street past Blackcomb Way. There are also free daytime 

parking lots in the centre of Whistler Village. 

BY BUS 

From the airport 

Perimeter Transportation operates a bus from the airport to The 

Chateau Whistler Hotel and return. There are 7 departures per 

day. Can-Fit-Pro has arranged a preferred rate of $57.00 one 

way. To obtain this special rate and make a reservation, please go 

to www.perimeterbus.com and click on Reservations (on the left 

side of your screen) then click on Conference Delegate 

Reservation Request. Under Conference Name type Can-Fit-Pro 

2006. 

From Downtown 

Greyhound has buses departing from the Vancouver Terminal at 

1150 Station Street every 90 minutes starting at 6:30 am. Buses 

return from Whistler every two to three hours starting at 5:35 am. 

The last bus leaves Whistler at 9:05 pm on Sunday, April 30th. 

Return fare including taxes is $37.99. For schedules and 

information please call 1-800-661-TRIP (8747). The Whistler 

Terminal is approximately 10 minutes from the hotel. 

BY AIR 

Exclusively for our Whistler delegates, Can-Fit-Pro has negotiated 

a 10% discount on WestJet flights from any city that WestJet 

services to Vancouver. This discount in off their best available 

regular fare. For flight schedules, please refer to 

www.westjet.com. 

For booking and payment information, visit the Can-Fit-Pro 

website or contact WestJet directly at 1-888-493-7853 and quote 

“QC #3481”. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

If you are a fitness professional or enthusiast who 

would like to work with the pros at this conference, 

we need you! Visit www.canfitpro.com to 

download the volunteer package or call 1-800-667- 

5622 ext. 233 

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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 


FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2006 

101 - SPORT BALANCE LEVEL I 

Sponsored by Twist Conditioning Inc. 

Peter Twist, Andrew Clark and Greg Anderson 

Time: 1:30pm-9:30pm 

Balance is the key link between strength and function. Safe and results-oriented balance training is much 

more than standing on a balance apparatus. Techniques designed to improve proprioception, stability and 

muscular coordination will reduce the incidence of injury as well as improve joint stability required for 

improved power initiation. Static, dynamic and “act and react” balance challenge concepts will be taught 

during this two level certification for legs, core and upper body exercises. Acclimation, progression and 

regression are suitable for fitness, sport conditioning and rehabilitation. 4 FIS, PTS, SCS 

Member, Delegate: $249 

Member, Non-Delegate: $289 

Non-Member, Non-Delegate: $348 (Includes a one-year Can-Fit-Pro membership) 

On Site: $375 

102 - YOGA WITH RESIST-A-BALL 

Sponsored by Fitness Source 

Helen Vanderburg 


Resist-A-Ball® guides you through an all-new specialty workshop blending classic Hatha Yoga 

postures with the Resist-A-Ball®. We have found that the Resist-A-Ball® actually makes Hatha Yoga 

more accessible to a wider range of body types and fitness levels. The support of the ball allows the 

body to roll into positions with progression developing muscular strength and stabilization during 

the training process. This unique tool can allow positions to become easier or more challenging 

depending upon the postures. "Yoga with Resist-A-Ball®" provides the information you need to 

offer a relaxing and stress-free mind-body program for your clients and group classes. 4 FIS, PTS, 

NWS, MBS 




On Site: $265 

103 - BODY BAR TOOL BOX 

Sponsored by Fitness Source 

Krista Popowych 


Implementing interesting and creative muscle conditioning exercises is simple to do 

when working with the body bar. This four-hour body bar session will explore various 

instructing and training techniques for effective class and training design. Learn and 

participate in various sequences that target the upper body, lower body and core 

while exploring the elements of balance, form, alignment, coordination and strength. 

Master simple to complex movements in this intensive body bar focused session. 

Great for group fitness instructors using the body bar in their muscle conditioning 

classes and for personal trainers looking for an alternative piece of equipment to use 

with their clients. 4 FIS, PTS 




On Site: $225 


Whistler 

104 - REACTIVE MOVEMENT ABILITY (RMA) TRAINING 

Sponsored by PT on the Net 

Michol Dalcourt 


In this intensive session delegates will be introduced to Reactive Movement Ability. You will learn 

strategies to evaluate movement requirements in sport and activity, be given a myriad of exercises that 

speak to the body's reactive design and be introduced to the very latest in how to increase movement 

performance. Come ready to move! 4 FIS, PTS, SCS 




On Site: $265 

105 - STOTT PILATES®: TONING BALL WORKOUT 

Sponsored by STOTT PILATES® 

Andrea Fairborn 


This workshop incorporates the use of soft hand-held weighted balls while interactively teaching 

participants select exercises from the STOTT PILATES® Essential Matwork repertoire. The use of 

weighted balls will not only target rotator cuff, but increase awareness and strength of the entire 

upper quadrant, as well as core musculature. After reviewing the Basic Principles of STOTT 

PILATES®, specific Matwork exercises will be dissected; their purpose, muscular involvement, 

breath pattern and movement sequence explained. Participants will experience the exercises 

themselves, as well as practicing optimal cueing and correcting techniques. 4 FIS, PTS, NWS, MBS 





On Site: $235 

STOTT PILATES photography © Merrithew Corporation 

106 - US OLYMPIAN BUDDY LEE JUMP ROPE CERTIFICATION LEVEL 1 

Sponsored by Human Kinetics 

Buddy Lee 

Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm 

Become Canada’s 1st Certified Jump Rope Instructor with the Buddy Lee Jump Rope Institute! The 

sports training and fitness potential of rope jumping has long been underestimated and jumping 

has never been used to its full potential. When done properly jump rope training can lead to 

dramatic improvements in cardiovascular fitness, rehabilitation and improved sports performance. It 

is a total body activity that requires the coordination of several muscle groups to sustain the 

precisely timed and rhythmic movements that are integral to the exercise. It is the coordination of 

these muscle groups that increases the individual’s capacity for developing proprioception and 

dynamic balance, speed, quickness, agility, horizontal and vertical acceleration, gripping strength, 

bone density, reflexes, concentration, and mental alertness. The goal of this workshop is to provide 

instruction on conducting safe and effective lectures, show why rope jumping works, the 

biomechanics of safe jumping, how to master the skill, progressions and teach sample workouts for 

the development of superior fitness and championship sports performance. In this workshop you will learn: the evolution of Jump Rope, Ropenology, 

requirements of Jump Rope training, master Jump Rope skills, build a Jump Rope Capacity for learning techniques and programs, power jumping and 

non-jumping skills, and sample workouts used by Olympians. 4 FIS, PTS 




On Site: $265 

Prices include US Olympic Buddy Lee Hyperformance Jump Rope and autographed sports card. 


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SPECIALITY SESSIONS 

SPECIALTY SESSIONS 

For the first time ever Can-Fit-Pro is offering specialty sessions: Breakfast or Lunch ‘N’ Learn sessions. 

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2006 

12:30PM-5:00PM – SPECIALTY LUNCHEON SESSION 

220 - THE BUSINESS OF PERSONAL TRAINING – HOW 

TO BUILD A PERSONAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT THAT 

GENERATES MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS A 

YEAR 

Alex and Sherri McMillan 

(L) 

Get an incredible overview of the most effective ways to enhance 

your personal training business. This super session with leading 

personal training experts, Sherri and Alex McMillan will cover sales, 

marketing, community relations, customer service, client retention, 

profit centres, human resources and more. You don't want to miss 

this most comprehensive business training course for Personal 

Trainers and Personal Training Directors. Lunch buffet opens at 12:30pm. Lecture will 

commence at 1:00pm. 4 PTS, PDS 

ALL NEW 



Non-Member, Non-Delegate: $158 

Onsite: $170 

SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2006 

7:00AM-9:00AM – SPECIALTY BREAKFAST SESSION 

300 – SECRETS OF EFFECTIVE CARDIO TRAINING 

Rod Macdonald 

(L) 

Not sure how to train your clients using their lactate threshold? Have your class participants reached a plateau in their 

training? If you are still only using heart rate as a training tool, you may be pushing your clients too hard or not hard enough 

without even knowing why! Join Rod for this unique breakfast session and learn how to assess the lactate threshold of your 

intermediate to advanced clients and how to apply that information just as athletes and coaches do around the world. This 

session will show you how to use cardio training to increase performance, improve recovery and add variety to what some 

clients feel is the most boring part of their workout. After this session, you will want to start redesigning your clients' programs right away! 

BONUS: Rod will lead an optional run (rain or shine!) before this session around Whistler for all levels of runners or walkers. Run departs at 

6:00AM sharp from the session room; session and buffet breakfast will start at 7:00AM. FIS, PTS 



Non-Member, Non-Delegate: $108 

Onsite: $115 

ALL NEW 


Whistler 

CAN-FIT-PRO NATIONAL 

EDUCATION PROGRAMS 

Can-Fit-Pro Certification In British Columbia 

Certification courses and exams are available in 

British Columbia in conjunction with our local PRO 

Trainer team. We currently host Fitness Instructor 

Specialist, Personal Trainer Specialist, Nutrition & 

Wellness Specialist, Older Adult Fitness Specialist 

and Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist certifications 

locally. New programs are being added regularly to 

meet your training needs. Stop by the Can-Fit-Pro 

booth at the conference, contact our local PRO 

Trainers personally or go to www.canfitpro.com for 

course and exam dates and locations. 

Conference Special: Certification Request 

$99 + Applicable Tax! Save $20! (This offer is valid 

for 30 days following this event.) 

Are you a certified fitness instructor or personal 

trainer? We encourage you to add Can-Fit-Pro 

certification to your list of credentials with our 

Certification Request Program. No need to repeat a 

theory or practical exam! Simply add the one-time 

certification fee of $99 (applicable taxes) to your 

conference registration fees and forward a copy of 

your current certification to our office (you must be 

a member of Can-Fit-Pro to be certified with us). 

Visit our website, www.canfitpro.com, for a list of 

approved certification agencies. 

Questions? Visit our website to find out more about 

our Certification Request Program. 

What are the Benefits of Certification 

with Can-Fit-Pro? 

• Recognized across Canada and Internationally 

• No certification renewal fees 

• Easy access to CECs 

• CEC tracking service for all Can-Fit-Pro conferences 

• Combined membership and certification renewal 

dates 

• Full time service and a toll free number to call 

NATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS 

New - Fundamentals In Training = FIT Education 

Can-Fit-Pro’s newest educational program, FIT Education, is a series of interactive workshops 

designed to provide all Canadians with the knowledge and power to enhance their personal 

fitness and health! Visit the Can-Fit-Pro booth in the Trade Show or www.canfitpro.com for more 

details. 

Need more information about Can-Fit-Pro education? 

Call 1-800-667–5622 x 224, email courses@canfitpro.com, 

or visit www.canfitpro.com. 


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CONFERENCE SESSIONS - SATURDAY 


6:30AM-7:30AM 

200 - SHAKTI: THE EXPERIENCE 

Lawrence Biscontini 

(W/O) 

SHAKTI is the Sanskrit word for the energy released throughout 

the body when one practices particular hatha yogic asanas. This is 

a non-purist mind-body approach: fuse fitness applications of 

yoga vinyasas, non-traditional yogic music and even some t’ai chi 

and pilates dance with choreographed applications of different 

types of music and movement. This workshop will allow you to 

experience different styles of choreographed flow so you can learn 

to choreograph your own version of SHAKTI. FIS, NWS, MBS 

8:00AM-9:15AM 

GENERAL SESSION: MINDSET OF A 

CHAMPION 


Have you ever wondered how the best 

athletes in the world maintain their clear 

vision and composure under the pressure of 

competition? Helen will discuss the five 

key skills to develop the mindset of a 

champion. She’ll show you how to 

recognize and believe in your potential and 

how to maintain a winning attitude in the face of daily 

challenges. Join Helen as she shares her World Championship 

experiences and how they can help you to soar with a winning 

mindset! FIS, PTS, NWS, PFS, OAS, PDS, MBS, SCS 

10:00AM-11:30AM 

201 - SPORTS STEP 

Petra Kolber 

(W/S) 

Come and feel the power within when you place sports influenced 

drills onto the step. Move up and over and around and down. 

Challenge the body through directional changes, speed play and 

power variations all brought together in an interval style format. 

Sports Step will bring out the coach in you and the athlete in your 

students. FIS, SCS 

202 - GET THE LOW DOWN 


(W/S) 

Low impact doesn't have to mean low intensity. Join Krista in a 

workshop that incorporates movement driven patterns with bursts 

of pump and power. By including a few simple and challenging 

options within the body of the choreography, the cardio workout 

goes from low intensity to heart pumping. Get the Low Down 

will stimulate your creative energy through the process of 

movement re-discovery, pattern play and intensity options. FIS 

203 - POSTURAL ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS 

Alex McMillan 

(W/S) 

A postural assessment is necessary to custom design any client’s 

exercise program. It will provide you with critical information to 

help determine which exercises a client should do and which they 

should stay away from. Performing this type of assessment before 

you begin training a client will position you as a professional in 

your community. Generic exercise programs are a thing of the 

past – after attending this session you’ll be on the cutting edge of 

program design. PTS 

204 - STOTT PILATES® FITNESS CIRCLE® FLOW 



(W/S) 

Learn what’s new in Fitness Circle programming and experience 

firsthand how this versatile accessory can help develop greater 

body awareness, while increasing strength, flexibility and muscle 

tone. This workshop will show you how to add upper and lower 

body resistance to workouts and target hard-to-tone areas. 

Participants will also get tips on how to match specific exercises 

to particular body types and brush up on their cueing and 

correcting skills to ensure safety and effectiveness of the 

exercises. FIS, PTS, NWS, MBS 

205 - BUILDING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS 

Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS 

Mike Bates 

(L) 

The key to success in any profession is your ability to work with 

others. In this session you will learn what it takes to develop 

effective relationship building skills that take your business to the 

next level. You will learn how to conduct a comprehensive selfassessment 

and then how to work with others so that they have a 

genuine interest in working with you. The best part – you will 

make some great friends along the way! FIS, PTS, NWS, PFS, OAS, 

PDS, MBS 

206 - GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING THAT PROFITS 

Maureen Hagan 

(L) 

Learn from award-winning program director and licensed 

physiotherapist the recipe for designing your own small group 

training programs and discover what is popular and why. By 

attending this session you will learn how to incorporate Mo’s FITiology: 

The Study of Fitness in Action lesson plans into your own 

business and discover ways to profit from them in more ways than 

just direct revenue. Consider this a session in investing in your 

available resources. This session is ideal for new personal trainers 

who are just learning how to design programs for their clients. It 

is also perfect for personal training coordinators, physiotherapists, 

massage therapists, chiropractors, group fitness instructors who 

are looking to expand their practice or training repertoire, 

incorporate one-on-one or small group exercise programs into 

their business, generate revenues and maximize their 

programming potential. PTS, PDS 

DAVID HOWELLS 

With 15 years of experience in the 

outdoor industry leading, supervising 

and managing programs, events and 

promotions, David Howells is a hardworking 

orientated person known for 

taking on new initiatives with positive 

results. In 2005 David was responsible for the direction of 

numerous first year initiatives such as the Yeti Snowshoe 

academy and the introduction of Outdoor Conditioning 

programs at Twist Conditioning Inc. 

PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT 


Whistler 

207 - NUTRITION RESEARCH ROUND UP 

Sherry Ogasawara 

(L) 

This jam-packed session is full of enlightening edibles and food 

for thought. There will be ample servings of the latest research on 

the hottest nutrition and diet topics. Are you hungry for answers 

to your clients’ questions on proper nutrition, weight 

management, supplements, additives, phytochemicals and diet 

medications? If you are starving for a clear perspective and 

practical advice you can share with your clients and colleagues 

then this session is for you. Grab a plate and let’s dig in! FIS, 

PTS, NWS 

208 - GRAVITY: ‘LATES WITH A SLANT 

Sponsored by FITNESS SOURCE 


(W/S) 

This course puts a slant on your thinking about traditional pilates! 

Discover a revolutionary pilates evolved repertoire where 

traditional mat and reformer exercises meld on the easily 

approachable GTS by efi Sports Medicine. This 

GRAVITYPilates course challenges core strength, dynamic 

stability and coordination. Learn how clients of any level can 

experience success right from the start! This session is also 

offered on Sunday at 10:00am-11:30am. FIS, PTS, NWS, PDS, 

MBS 

209 - DYNAMIC WARM UPS AND PURPOSEFUL COOL 

DOWNS 

Sponsored by TWIST CONDITIONING 

Andrew Clark and Gerard Recio 

(W/S) 

Still stretching your athletes and class prior to working out? You 

could be setting them up for injury and decreased performance. 

This theoretical and practical session will lead you through the 

science and theory behind current day warm up and cool down 

techniques. This workshop is designed to stimulate the body for 

performance whether in a sporting situation or before a good 

workout at you local health club. Help your clients prepare their 

body to move more efficiently, increase their power output during 

a lifting session or simply feel better through increased range of 

motion and mobility. FIS, PTS, SCS 

both group exercise instructors, personal trainers and gym 

trainers. FIS, PTS 

213 - ACT-IVATED PERFORMANCE CIRCUIT 


Chad Benson 

(W/S) 

This practical heart rate elevating session will integrate the best of 

dynamic warm-up, ACT-ivated strength, SAQ, balance, pilates, yoga 

and other innovative training techniques into a multidirectional 

workout. Learn to train intelligently using the most advanced 

piece of equipment ever developed – the human body. Train the 

pillars of athleticism and functionality. Improved range of motion, 

proprioception, coordination, strength, reaction, explosive power, 

strength and stamina will be the result of implementing a welldesigned 

circuit. This fast-paced anaerobic circuit will create a 

safe, competitive, fun-filled experience for your clients; all in a 

high intensity format, guaranteed to help your client achieve those 

hard to reach goals! FIS, PTS, SCS 

214 - YOGA FUNDAMENTALS 


(W/S) 

In this comprehensive yoga workshop, Lawrence leads you 

through a practical approach to different Hatha yoga postures for 

hands-on application to the fitness environment. Understand the 

latest research, learn basic yoga postures, and apply complete 

program designs while learning cueing techniques and class 

implementation to lead a successful yoga class or yoga-inspired 

cool-down. FIS, PTS, NWS, MBS 

215 - THE 3 E’S – EATING AND EXERCISE EXTREMES 


(L) 

In the fitness and sport community many people have become 

preoccupied with weight loss, dieting, overeating and overexercising. 

We as fitness professionals must become aware of the 


12:15PM-1:45PM 

211 - STEP AROUND THE WORLD 

Geoff Bagshaw 

(W/S) 

Take part in this all-inclusive step journey with a truly 

international perspective. Geoff will be your guide as he shows 

you just what’s happening around the globe in step choreography. 

Take your Gravol though, because it’s going to be quite a trip! 

FIS 

212 - ABS & BACK: THE GREAT BALANCING ACT 

Maureen Hagan 

(W/S) 

Discover the best of both – training the abdominals and back in 

combination utilizing a formula that will benefit you and your 

participants in exercise experience and daily life. This workshop 

physiotherapist, physical health educator Mo Hagan will identify 

the importance of neutral spine and demonstrate a variety of ways 

to train this core area with both function and performance in 

mind. Why train one without the other? This session is ideal for 



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growing societal problem that constitutes eating disorders and 

what can be done to identify and assist those who suffer from 

them. Admittedly, as participants in health-related fields we have 

become a part of the problem by promotion, however well 

intended, of unrealistic goals of body shape and performance. It 

is time to take a step back and examine the issues and look at 

solutions. We can seize the opportunity at hand to be positive 

agents of change through preventative education, by example as 

role models and through the formulation and promotion of 

healthier body images, body ideals and healthier lifestyles. Selfesteem, 

body image and cultural issues will be examined and the 

development of new personal coping skills. You will learn how to 

take a practical, positive and caring approach to a very disturbing 

practice. FIS, PTS, NWS 

216 - DEBUNKING TRAINING MYTHS 

Sponsored by PT ON THE NET 


(L) 

In this session some of the current conventions of training will be 

challenged. Learn why isolation training may breed more 

compensations or how cueing strategies may actually slow us 

down. These paradigms along with others will be discussed and 

alternative methods will be given. This session is recommended 

for trainers of all experience levels. PTS 

217 - BOSU FOR SPORT CONDITIONING 

Sponsored by TWIST CONDITIONING INC. 

Peter Twist and Gerard Recio 

(W/S) 

This exciting new session was developed to advance the 

knowledge of those that have taken to the Both Sides Up 

personal training seminar and also to expose personal coaches 

and group exercise instructors to Peter Twist’s multidirectional 

sport performance balance program. This highly active session 

will include innovative exercises which will improve your fitness 

clients’ balance, coordination, joint/core stabilization and muscle 

reactivity, as well as challenge lateral agility and braking muscle 

actions which are sure to increase your athletes’ first step 

quickness. FIS, PTS, SCS 

3:00PM-4:30PM 

221 - STRETCHING SENSE 

Dean Smith 

(W/S) 

With so much conflicting information regarding stretching, as a 

fitness professional, it is hard to know what to do. In this seminar 

we will look at some of the research in this field and use it to 

develop safe, effective programs for our clients. We will also look 

at some of the common stretches for the major muscle groups 

and discuss optimal technique and the pros and cons of each 

stretch. FIS, PTS 

222 - BALANCE AND BAR 



(W/S) 

This workout will challenge the mind and body through a series of 

well-designed exercises that will stimulate balance while 

increasing strength. Using training techniques of concentration, 

focus, control, precision and quality of movement you will train 

the muscles through the powerful use of the mind. This functional 

training workshop will help you find balance and strength. FIS, 

PTS 

223 - HAVIN’ A BALL 


Geoff Bagshaw 

(W/S) 

Take a stability ball and then incorporate the use of resistance 

training equipment and you’ve got a serious body-defining 

workout that will target every muscle you’ve got. You’ll learn a 

variety of functional exercises along with various levels of 

progression and instructional cues that are appropriate for either 

a group exercise or personal training environment. FIS, PTS 

SPECIALTY SPECIALTY LUNCH SESSION SESSION 

12:30PM-5:00PM 

12:3M 220 -- THE BUSINESS OF PERSONAL TRAINING – HOW TO 

BUILD A PERSONAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT THAT 

GENERATES MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR 

LECTURE AND BUFFET BREAKFAST LUNCH 

Alex and Sherri McMillan (L) 

(L) 

Get an incredible overview of the most 

effective ways to enhance your personal 

training business. This super session with 

leading personal training experts, Sherri and 

Alex McMillan will cover sales, marketing, 

community relations, customer service, client 

retention, profit centres, human resources and 

more. and more. You don't You don't want want to miss to miss this most this most 

comprehensive business training course for Personal Trainers and 

Personal Training Directors. This session includes lunch. 

4 PTS, 

PDS (See page 58 for more information.) 



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224 - FUNCTIONAL FITNESS FOR GOLF WITH STOTT 

PILATES® MATWORK 



(W/S) 

This workshop is designed to give fitness instructors and personal 

trainers a better understanding of the conditioning requirements 

of golfers. We will breakdown the essential components of the 

golf swing and participants will be taught a series of STOTT 

PILATES® exercises specifically for the golfer. The workshop will 

incorporate small equipment into the Matwork including the 

Fitness Circle® resistance ring, Flex-Band® exerciser and small 

weighted hand held balls. Participants will learn cues and 

corrections to help ensure safety and effectiveness. FIS, PTS, MBS 

225 - 50+ PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 

Dr. Greg Anderson 

(L) 

This session will present data from the American Association of 

Retired Persons to explore how older adults think, feel and talk 

about physical activity. Incorporating a "stages-of-change" 

approach, you will learn how physical activity fits into the 

priorities of older adults and the key obstacles they identify 

hindering their attempts to become more active. Coupled with a 

brief discussion of the physiology of aging and its impact on 

programming physical activity for older adults, you will leave with 

a better understanding of the role you can play in increasing the 

activity levels of people over fifty. FIS, PTS, OAS 

226 - THE NEED FOR SPEED PART I 

Andrea Perrino 

(W/S) 

“I want to be faster!” Be ready for this statement since many of 

our clients have done a running clinic or have been running for a 

while or they participate in sports where running is a large part of 

the skill (eg: soccer, ultimate). They come to us with the need to 

rev up their engines and bring their running ability to a new level. 

With no hesitation you can be the trainer who can take them 

through the drills, workouts and plans for different types of 

athletes who run. In this workshop we will talk about the 

physical and physiological adaptations needed for increases in 

speed and we will discuss and practice the drills and techniques 

used for speed improvement. FIS, PTS, SCS 

227 - GRAVITY GROUP TRAINING 


Maureen Hagan 

(W/S) 

This high intensity, full-body, muscular endurance training is a fun, 

time-efficient and effective group workout performed on the GTS 

by efi Sports Medicine. This workout combines stretching with 

controlled concentric and eccentric movement that focuses on 

core stability, functional strength and joint range of motion. 

Using body weight as resistance against gravity individualizes this 

workout to accommodate or challenge anyone’s level of fitness. 

This session is also offered on Sunday at 12:30pm-2:00pm. FIS, 

PTS 

228 - MORE SPEED, MORE AGILITY, MORE QUICKNESS 


Peter Twist, Dean Shiels, Mason Gratto, 

Gerard Recio 

(W/S) 

Take your SAQ training to the next level by building on exercises 

and techniques previously taught in our 2005 Playing with Plyo 


session. Learn how to safely advise advanced training techniques 

typically used with high performance athletes and experience the 

equipment designed to facilitate overspeed, resisted and variable 

resistance training, deceleration, training with unpredictability and 

higher velocity movements. The tools and drills will be applied to 

deliver interesting and level appropriate demands for fitness 

clientele and youth. You do not have to have attended our 2005 

session to benefit and learn from this years’ SAQ education. PTS, 

SCS 

5:00PM-6:30PM 

231 - THE BODY SHOP 

Geoff Bagshaw 

(W/S) 

In this session, we’ll explore the mechanics of strength training 

and various ways you can inject creativity into your muscle 

conditioning classes. Using the basic tools and equipment we 

have available Geoff will demonstrate a variety of ways to tighten, 

tone and define all of the major muscle groups. You will learn 

exactly what you have to do to challenge and tune-up your 

participants. FIS, PTS 

232 - CARDIO CREATIONS 

Petra Kolber 

(W/S) 

In this workshop we will discover how to build dynamic dance 

based choreography that follow the ABC’s – Attainable, Basic to 

Breathtaking and Creative. The focus will be on rhythm changes, 

directional variations and style. Join Petra on the dance floor as 

she creates cardio combinations that you will be able to integrate 

into your classes next week. FIS 

233 - BABY, YOU AND FITNESS 



(W/S) 

This class is designed to give you the most current information 

regarding exercise during pregnancy. Topics include exercise 

precautions at each stage of pregnancy, specific exercises to 

increase fitness for labour, exercises to strengthen your clients’ 

changing body and stretches to increase the level of comfort 

during pregnancy. This workshop will give you the information 

you will need to design a successful fitness program for your pre 

and postnatal clients. FIS, PTS, PFS 

234 - THE FORGOTTEN SALUTATIONS 


(W/S) 

You’ve heard about and practice the popular “Sun” Salutation. 

Join Lawrence in the practice of two other ancient salutations, the 

“Moon” and “Earth” Salutations, manipulating both mobility and 

stability. The “Earth” Salutation incorporates more floorwork and 

the “Moon” Salutation incorporates more standing postures. 

Learn how to incorporate these vinyasas into your yogic practice! 

FIS, PTS, NWS, MBS 

235 - TOP TEN EXERCISES FOR OLDER ADULTS 

Rod Macdonald 

(L) 

The majority of older adults strive to either preserve or regain 

function for daily activities. This lecture will include the 

demonstration, modification and justification for each of the ten 

exercises presented, along with cueing tips and cautionary advice 

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older adults and you are dedicated to providing the safest, most 

effective results possible, this is the session for you. FIS, PTS, OAS 

236 - GOING LONG ENDURANCE TRAINING PART II 


(L) 

If Forrest Gump can do it so can you! Break through the mental 

and physical “wall” for your clients by introducing sound and safe 

programming for marathon endurance. It has been estimated that 

we will continue to see a surge in participation by all ages and 

more women in events. As fitness professionals we should know 

the latest research, training principles and exercise considerations, 

so that we can advise and encourage our clients to see “further 

on down the road” to the coveted finish line. FIS, PTS 

237 - CONDITIONING FOR WINTER SPORTS 


(W/S) 

Are your participants ready to hit the mountains? Conditioning 

for Winter Sports will explore sport specific exercises using 

minimal equipment to develop power, coordination, balance and 

agility. Learn conditioning exercises and drills to enhance 

technique and performance specific to your participant’s favorite 

winter activities and take part in an actual workout. By offering 

sport specific fitness classes or sessions, your participants and 

clients will have the opportunity to participate in a challenging 

workout and be better prepared for the rigors of the mountain, 

regardless of the time of year. FIS, PTS, SCS 


SPECIALTY SESSION 

SPECIALTY 7:00AM-9:00AM 

BREAKFAST SESSION 

7:00AM-9:00AM 

300 - SECRETS OF EFFECTIVE CARDIO TRAINING – 

LECTURE 300 - SECRETS AND BUFFET OF EFFECTIVE BREAKFAST CARDIO TRAINING – 

Rod LECTURE Macdonald AND BUFFET BREAKFAST 

Secrets Rod Macdonald of Effective Cardio Training (L)() 

(L) 

Not sure how to train your clients 

using 

their using anaerobic their anaerobic threshold? threshold? Have your Have 

class your class participants participants reached reached a plateau a in 

their plateau training? their If training? you are still If you using are 

heart still using rate heart as a training rate as a tool, training you may tool, 

be you pushing may be your pushing clients your too clients hard too or not 

hard enough or not hard without enough even without knowing even 

why! knowing Join why! Rod for Join this Rod unique for this 

breakfast unique breakfast session session and learn and how learn to 

assess how to the assess anaerobic the anaerobic threshold threshold of your 

intermediate of your intermediate to advanced to advanced clients and 

clients and how to apply how that to information apply that information just as athletes just and as 

coaches do around the athletes world. This and session coaches will do show around you thehow to 

use cardio training to increase world. This performance, session will improve show you recovery how to 

and add variety to what use some cardio clients training feel is to the increase most boring part 

of their workout. After performance, this session, you improve will want recovery to start and add 

redesigning your clients' variety programs to what right some away! clients feel is the 

BONUS: Rod will lead most an optional boring part run of (rain their or workout. shine!) before After 

this session around Whistler this session, for all you levels will of want runners to start or walkers. 

redesigning Run departs your at 6:00 clients' AM programs sharp from right the away! session BONUS: room; session Rod will 

lead and an buffet optional breakfast run (rain will or start shine!) at 7:00 before AM. this 

FIS, 

session 

PTS (See 

around 

page 8 

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for more 

for 

information.) 

all levels of runners or walkers. Run departs at 6:00 

AM sharp from the session room; session and buffet breakfast will 

start at 7:00 AM. FIS, PTS (See 

8:00AM-9:15AM 

301 - URBAN STEP GROOVE 

Geoff Bagshaw 

(W/O) 

Cross-phrasing, rhythm, syncopation…all the latest trends 

happening in the hottest step classes…if it’s going down in the 

big city, you’ll find it here! FIS 

302 - EXTREME INTERVAL TRAINING 


(W/O) 

Have fun in this intense master class that brings back the work in 

workout! Maximize your time and results with interval training. 

Learn a variety of interval formats combining strength, cardio 

conditioning, plyometrics and functional movements that can be 

mixed and matched to create a challenging workout for your 

participants. Bump up your intensity with these innovative and 

energetic exercises. FIS, PTS, SCS 

303 - 3D CORE TRAINING AND THE PREGNANT 

EXERCISER: PREVENTION, PREPARATION AND 

RESTORATION 

Carl Petersen 

(W/S) 

Carl Petersen’s work is based on a multi-disciplinary approach to 

exercise during pregnancy. The goal of this lecture and practical 

demo is to provide a synopsis of the current research, guidelines 

and trends in core training during pregnancy. Participants will get 

the theoretical foundation to develop a safe, functional and wellrounded 

prenatal fitness and core training program. We explore a 

variety of functional three-dimensional upper and lower core 

exercises that augment the body’s myofascial slings. The session 

will focus on movement and make use of common, easily 

transportable equipment. We will also explore the ABC’s of Smart 

Training and how they apply to the pregnant exerciser. This 

session is 1.5 hours, 8:00am–9:30am. FIS, PTS, PFS 

304 - CHANGING SEE-ZENS: A MIND-BODY CIRCUIT 


(W/S) 

Embark on a mind-body circuit journey: let Lawrence act as tour 

guide as we explore and fuse specific techniques from Feldenkrais, 

yoga, t’ai chi and pilates. You will gain specific techniques for 

implementing mind-body elements into your classes as well as 

class possibilities themselves. Join this session in the year of 

mind-body! This session is 1.5 hours, 8:00am–9:30am. FIS, PTS, 

NWS, MBS 



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LAWRENCE 

BISCONTINI 

Lawrence is 

honoured to be 

participating 

presenting at 

this year’s 

conference. 

Lawrence feels 

that Can-Fit-Pro conferences 

are paramount and remarks, 

“The Can-Fit-Pro 

conferences offer participants 

a unique ability to access 

cutting edge research and 

curriculum in an environment 

that is fun and exciting. 

Delegates can enjoy the 

serious side of fitness and 

still appreciate the positive 

and energetic atmosphere.” 


305 - HEART RATE 

TRAINING 

Alex McMillan (L) 

Do you want to be more 

scientific in your approach 

to cardio conditioning? 

Athletes have long used 

heart rate monitoring to 

help maximize training 

and performance. You too 

can use this tool to 

ensure your clients are 

training in the appropriate 

intensity zones. This 

workshop goes beyond 

just asking a client to do 

20 minutes on the 

treadmill. Specificity is 

the key to taking cardio 

conditioning to the next 

level. Whether a client 

wants to lose body fat, 

increase their overall 

fitness or set a personal best in any fun or competitive fitness 

event, you’ll learn how to set cardio training guidelines that will 

provide them with results. FIS, PTS, SCS 

306 - COMMON INJURIES AND THEIR PREVENTION IN 

FITNESS AND THE GYM 

Dean Smith 

(L) 

It is amazing how many of our fitness leaders currently have or 

have had injuries. There are common injury patterns that are 

observed in both group and individual instructors and clients. In 

this seminar we will discuss some of the most common injuries 

and look at some strategies for prevention and resolution of these 

problems. FIS, PTS, PDS 

307 - ONE-ON-ONE PARTNER TRAINING 


Peter Twist, Julie Rogers, Lisa Northrup and 

Isabelle Guay 

(W/S) 

Join the Twist team as we take you through a fun and innovative 

session based on one of our fundamental training principles – 

Competition + Play = Hard Work and Fun. This session will 

provide you with new and innovative balance, strength and 

movement exercises designed to test your ability to read and 

react, use manual resistance and have fun. A must attend for 

Personal Trainers and Group X instructors looking for interactive 

training ideas. Do you want to get fit while training your clients – 

these drills will help both of you! Do you want to see clients 

work hard, smile and laugh – we have the recipe! This session is 

1.5 hours, 8:00am–9:30am. FIS, PTS, SCS 

10:00AM-11:30AM 

311 - STEP SELECT 

Petra Kolber 

(W/S) 

In this workshop Petra will explore different systems available to 

us to develop step combinations that follow the ABC’s – 

Attainable, Basic to Breathtaking and Creative. From the many 

options that will be created using these systems you select the 

variations that will work for you and your students. This 

workshop is filled with dynamic step choreography that you will 

be able to integrate into your classes next week. FIS 

312 - MIX AND MATCH MUSCLE 


(W/S) 

Tired of the same resistance training exercises? In this workshop, 

we will learn creative ways to mix and match the body bar, 

resistance band and medicine ball for effective muscle 

conditioning routines. Participate in a workout that uses an easy 

to follow method of exercise choice, flow and function. With a 

little imagination and a new spin on these three key pieces of 

equipment, a humdrum muscle conditioning workout goes from 

blah to beneficial. FIS 

313 - ACT-IVATED BALANCE AND PROPRIOCEPTION 

TRAINING 


Chad Benson 

(W/S) 

This highly visual lecture brings ACT-ivated training concepts to 

“pre” rehabilitation. A variety of portable tools will illustrate how 

trainers and therapists can prescribe to all levels of training for 

enhanced joint performance or back to play rehab. The integrated 

approach blends the best of traditional isolation methods, 

functional fitness and multi-joint lifts. Integrated movement 

based exercises shown are used to expose and then correct your 

client’s weak links. Properly progressed multi-joint and 

performance based exercises will be sure to enhance performance 

or speed recovery while maintaining a high level of overall cardiac 

conditioning. Your athlete or client will “return to play” and life 

at a higher level than when they walked in the door injured. The 

merits of unstable strength, anticipatory responses and proper 

muscle sequencing will be explained in terms of scientific 

proprioceptive progression and integration. All will be individually 

practiced or illustrated through video and live demo. The tools 

presented are mobile and easily implemented for use in a variety 

of professional settings for the purpose of performance training, 

personal training, variety and rehabilitation. FIS, PTS, SCS 

314 - STOTT PILATES® INTENSIFYING ESSENTIAL 

MATWORK 

Sponsored by STOTT PILATES 


(W/S) 

This workshop interactively teaches participants how to challenge 

clients with maximum safety and effectiveness by taking STOTT 

PILATES’ Essential Matwork up to a higher level of intensity. 

Participants will learn how to add variety and increase the pace of 

the workout to improve muscular endurance and core stability, 

without sacrificing control and quality. Tips on the usefulness of 

specific exercises for particular body types will also be covered, as 

well as cueing and correcting for safety and effectiveness. FIS, PTS, 

NWS, MBS 

315 - DEVELOPING STRENGTH IN CHILDREN 

Dr. Greg Anderson 

(L) 

The terms strength training and children have traditionally not 

been used in the same sentence. However, much research has 

demonstrated the ability of strength training to have positive 

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benefits in children and youth. This session presents those 

benefits and discusses the efficacy of strength training in children, 

specific program design and supervision for children's strength 

training programs. FIS, PTS, PDS 

316 - MIND BODY FOR WOMEN OVER 40 

Maureen Hagan 

(L) 

Women’s health issues have taken a front seat in the arena of 

consumer driven health information and in the delivery of lifestyle 

and wellness programming. The incidence of disease and its 

relevance to activity and exercise is the most common approach 

to women’s health. However, women’s health is not just about 

body parts; it is a holistic approach to the body, mind and soul 

living. Research has shown that women over the age of forty 

who maintain a regular strength training program enjoy a long list 

of health advantages. Join Maureen, expert in the field of 

women’s health and award winning program director, for a 

dynamic interactive session created for the personal trainer, group 

exercise leader and program director. Learn how to develop and 

implement a program that educates, inspires and supports the 

unique interests and needs of women during this life stage. FIS, 

PTS, OAS 

317 - GRAVITY: ‘LATES WITH A SLANT 



(W/S) 

This course puts a slant on your thinking about traditional pilates! 

Discover a revolutionary pilates-evolved repertoire where 

traditional mat and reformer exercises meld on the easily 

approachable GTS by efi Sports Medicine. This 

GRAVITYPilates course challenges core strength, dynamic 

stability and coordination. Learn how clients of any level can 

experience success right from the start! This session is also 

offered on Saturday at 10:00am-11:30am. FIS, PTS, NWS, PDS, 

MBS 


318 - REACTIVE MOVEMENT TRAINING 

Sponsored by PT ON THE NET 


(W/S) 

This session will delve into the science and concepts of facilitating 

three dimensional human movement. It will explore ways to 

increase performance and give delegates powerful exercise tools 

to use with their clients. Be prepared to move! FIS, PTS 

10:00AM-12:00PM 

319 - PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAM DESIGN 


(L) 

This workshop is beyond three sets of 10-15. Learn the advanced 

personal training techniques that you can use to add variety to 

your training programs and keep your clients excited about their 

exercise programs. Walk away with the most effective recipe for 

sets, reps, rest periods, frequency and scientific reasoning behind 

why you design the programs that you do. This session is two 

hours. PTS 

12:30PM-2:00PM 

321 - ABSOLUTE AEROBICS 

Geoff Bagshaw 

(W/S) 

Hi/low at it’s best! Take a couple jumps, add a little leaping, 

maybe a few turns and then some jogging and what do you 

have? You’ve got a creative, fun and user-friendly hi/low workout 

that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face. FIS 

322 - 4 CORE 

Petra Kolber 

(W/S) 

4 Core is a creative class that targets the core using 4 different 

training techniques. Cardio core, core control, core fusion and 

floor core all come together to create an imaginative workout that 

trains the muscle of the core through dynamic movement, stability 

training, balance awareness and floor work. Join Petra as she 

moves you through a fun workout that focuses on the core while 

challenging the entire body. 

FIS 

323 - INTRODUCING ADVENTURE RACING INTO YOUR LIFE 

David Howells 

(W/S) 

Veteran adventure racer Dave Howells eliminates the myths 

surrounding the sport of adventure racing. During this 

presentation learn about the history, current status and future of 

the sport. Also learn the benefits to cross training and how to 

stay fit in the winter for the summer season. Get helpful tips on 

how to get started, what equipment to use and how does this 

sport fit in with the fitness industry. Weather permitting this 

session will take place outdoors FIS, PTS, PDS 

324 - STOTT PILATES® 3-D BALANCE 



(W/S) 

This workshop increases the challenge and benefit of the STOTT 

PILATES Intermediate Matwork® by modeling stability ball 

exercises on the intermediate matwork repertoire. The dynamic 

nature of the ball provides additional proprioceptive challenge 

and prompts faster stabilization. This workout increases in 


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difficulty from both the Core Balance and Dynamic Balance STOTT 

PILATES Stability Ball workouts. Tips for designing stability ball 

classes and incorporating exercises into group and personal 

training sessions will also be covered, as well as cues and 

corrections to help ensure safety and effectiveness. FIS, PTS, NWS, 

MBS 

325 - TRAINING AND DEVELOPING STAFF 

Sponsored by HUMAN KINETICS 

Mike Bates 

(L) 

We all should know that the key to our business’ success is the 

people around us. In this session you will learn how to assess 

your staffs’ weaknesses and strengths and then how to improve 

their performance through training and development. You will 

learn how to get people excited 

about role playing, how to apply 

experiential and interactive 

learning techniques that will 

allow your staff to reach their 

potential. Everyone benefits 

when they are given the tools to 

succeed. FIS, PTS, NWS, PFS, 

OAS, PDS, MBS 

326 - NUTRITION FOR 

WOMEN 


(L) 

Women are faced with a unique 

nutritional challenge and are at a 

turning point in the history of 

their eating habits. Never have 

women eaten so little and never 

before has there been such a 

wide gap between what they eat and what they need. Is the 

reality of a balanced diet the latest “urban myth?” Is a “good 

diet” enough? This session promises to answer these questions 

and provide practical solutions and bottom-line advice to complex 

issues. FIS, PTS, NWS, PFS, OAS 

327- PERSONALLY TRAINING 

Jan Bloemraad 

(L) 

This class is designed for the brand new trainer. You will get 50 

great tips on what to do to become an effective, successful 

personal trainer. Tips include where to position yourself during 

exercises, how to prepare, words to use and not to use as well as 

having back-up plans where necessary. PTS 

328 - GRAVITY GROUP TRAINING 


Maureen Hagan 

(W/S) 

This high intensity, full-body, muscular endurance training is a fun, 

time-efficient and effective group workout performed on the GTS 

by efi Sports Medicine. This workout combines stretching with 

controlled concentric and eccentric movement that focuses on 

core stability, functional strength and joint range of motion. 

Using body weight as resistance against gravity individualizes this 

workout to accommodate or challenge anyone’s level of fitness. 

This session is also offered on Saturday at 3:00pm-4:30pm. FIS, 

PTS 

329 - BOSU GAMES THAT TRAINERS PLAY 


(W/S) 

Training your clients doesn’t need to be all serious business. In 

fact you can still accomplish the task at hand and have a lot of 

fun while you’re at it. In this very interactive, fun and entertaining 

session, you’ll learn how to play various games and design simple 

contests that will get your clients working hard, improving their 

overall fitness and laughing a bunch. Utilizing BOSU trainers and 

medicine balls, you’ll walk away with practical drills that will 

condition various fitness components. Remember this – laughter 

is good for the soul and if you’re clients are laughing and still 

getting a great workout, they’ll stick with you! FIS, PTS, SCS 

PETRA KOLBER 

Petra Kolber is a Reebok Master 

Trainer and an international 

presenter. Her accomplishments 

include 2004 and 2003 ECA Best 

Female Presenter of the Year, 2001 

IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, 

2000 Can-Fit-Pro International 

Presenter of the Year and 1999 

Health magazine’s Fitness Crusader 

of the Year. She has choreographed and starred in 

numerous fitness videos and television shows. In 2005 

Petra choreographed and co-starred in the Walk it Off With 

George series featuring George Foreman. She is a regular 

fitness expert on The CBS Saturday Early Show and is 

also a contributing editor for Health magazine. 

workshop. FIS 

2:30PM-4:00PM 


331 - DOUBLE TROUBLE: THE 

KPPK STEP COLLECTION 

Petra Kolber and Krista 

Popowych 

(W/S) 

Krista and Petra team up to 

demonstrate the many ways that 

step choreography can be 

formatted to fit the everchanging 

needs of our students. 

In this session we will explore 

the many options available to us 

to increase or decrease 

complexity within a step class. 

This in turn ensures success and 

enjoyment for every participant 

who comes to class. Come and 

join Krista and Petra in this 

energetic, creative and realistic 

332 - PARTNER STRETCHING FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS 

AND THEIR CLIENTS 

Rod Macdonald 

(W/S) 

Developing flexibility is crucial for higher performance and injury 

prevention. Discover how partner stretching can deliver faster 

results than the old standards. Discussed are both the theoretical 

and practical aspects of partner stretching, including 

communication, technique and program design. Rod provides a 

must-attend session for personal trainers who want to deliver 

significant results to their clients. PTS 

333 - ENERGIZE WITH YOGA 

Dean Smith 

(W/S) 

Typically we think of using yoga as a way to relax and stretch. 

Yoga can also be used for warming, energizing and strengthening 

the body. You will leave this seminar with four sequences of 

poses that will make you sweat and will increase your strength, 

balance, coordination and mental clarity. FIS, PTS, NWS, MBS 

334 - TEACHING WITH F.L.A.I.R. 


(W/S) 

Spend time with this Can-Fit-Pro Specialty Presenter of the Year 

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great instructor. Using five easy tips with the acronym F.L.A.I.R., 

Lawrence will share with you today easy skills to integrate into 

your classes tomorrow. FIS 

335 - HIGH PERFORMANCE RECOVERY STRATEGIES FOR 

ATHLETES AND TRAINERS 

Carl Petersen 

(W/S) 

Today’s athletes have to be in great shape to be competitive on a 

consistent basis. Success is not simply how well we train and 

practice, but how well we recover from hard workouts, 

competitions and the daily stresses. This session will outline 

current concepts and provide practical tips that can be 

implemented immediately. Athletes, coaches, therapists and 

parents all need to be more aware of the importance of 

restoration and regeneration following heavy workloads and how 

best to use the equipment, facilities and modalities available to 

facilitate recovery. Learning and implementing high performance 

recovery strategies will help minimize stress and prevent injuries. 

This approach to recovery and regeneration enhances athletic 

development and contributes to high performance. FIS, PTS, SCS 

336 - THE PERSONALITY JUNGLE 

Jan Bloemraad 

(L) 

Whether you are a manager, personal trainer or group fitness 

instructor; you are a leader. All leaders need to work with 

different personalities of those whom they are leading. Jan has 

classified personality types into four groupings – Monkey, Lynx, 

Panda, Elephant. Find out who you are and how to interact with 

the other animals. FIS, PTS, NWS, PFS, OAS, PDS, MBS 

337 – MOVEMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR 

YOUR CLIENTS 

Michol Dalcourt and Peter Twist 

(W/S) 

Join industry experts Michol Dalcourt and Peter Twist in this all 

new, never seen before practical and interactive session. Michol 

and Peter will share their secrets on movement and exercise 

prescription for clients. Learn the best types of exercises and 

philosophy for exercise and how you, the trainer, can use them 

with your clients. Two of the very best, very hands-on and 

interactive leaders will help you discover what types of movement 

to use and why those types are appropriate for your clients. Bring 

your burning questions and work through the answers with the 

pros. FIS, PTS, SCS 


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equipment and provides ongoing marketing support. Register for 

one of the many STOTT PILATES workshops, or for more 

information, call 1-800-910-0001 or visit www.stottpilates.com. 

Twist Conditioning Inc. is Canada’s exclusive sport conditioning 

and functional fitness company that offers both products and 

education. TCI was founded by Peter Twist, 11-year veteran NHL 

Conditioning Coach and world renowned Sport Scientist. Twist 

Conditioning offers North America’s most unique, progressive, and 

innovative line of Sport Conditioning, Functional Fitness, and 

Active Rehabilitation products. With over 250 products, TCI has 

become the Canadian leader in the functional fitness product 

industry. TCI is the Canadian distributor for the Bosu Balance 

Trainer, Spri Products, Resist-A-Ball, PoweringAthletics, Extreme 

Balance Board, Twist Sport Conditioning Products, and more. In 

addition, trainers, and coaches can now learn Twist’s revolutionary 

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Performance Certification, and the Bosu certification. Call 1-888- 

214-4244 or 604-904-6556 or visit www.sportconditioning.ca 


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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES 

WHISTLER 2006 - PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES 

Dr. Greg Anderson, PhD 

Dr. Greg Anderson has been a university professor since 1988, teaching in 

the areas of fitness testing, exercise prescription and basic applied 

physiology. Greg has lectured nationally and internationally on topics 

related to body composition, occupational fitness and the trainability of 

children. He has also been actively involved in the development of 

standards for fitness professionals in Canada. 

Geoff Bagshaw 

Geoff has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most energetic and 

inspirational fitness leaders. With over 21 years of teaching experience in 

the fitness industry, Geoff is in high demand as a workshop and master 

class presenter, group exercise instructor and personal trainer. During this 

time, Geoff has taught in more than 12 countries around the world. 

Geoff was the Group Exercise Manager for Bally Total Fitness’ Eaton 

Centre location in Toronto, Canada (where he was named Group Exercise 

Manager of the Year for 2001 and Instructor of the Year for 2002 for 

Bally’s/Sports Clubs of Canada). He was also selected as Can-Fit-Pro’s 

Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year for 2004. Geoff is Can-Fit-Pro 

Certified and is also a BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders. 

Mike Bates, BHK, MBA 

Mike is currently the managing director for Human Kinetics Canada and 

teaches part-time at the University of Windsor. During his time as a 

general manager and sales manager with the GoodLife Fitness Clubs, he 

was recognized for both sales and service excellence. As the editor and 

contributor of the forthcoming text book Management Essentials for 

Health and Fitness Facilities, Mike continues to work with leaders in the 

fitness industry on the cutting-edge of education. 

Chad Benson, MSc, BSc, BPE 

Chad Benson is the President and CEO of ARC Performance Training 

Systems. He is the acting chair of the NSCA Hockey SIG and was 

contracted as the assistant conditioning coach for the Vancouver 

Canucks. Benson has conditioned hundreds of national and professional 

level athletes in hockey, figure skating, football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, 

tennis, basketball, motor cross, volleyball and rowing. He has been a 

sport conditioning and fitness lecturer for AOSSM, BCRPA, CATA, Can-Fit- 

Pro, CSEP, Fit Rendez-Vous, IDEA, Infofit and NSCA. Chad has coauthored 

Sports Performance Certification and The Great Balance Book. 

He is also an active writing contributor to a number of educational 

publications. 

Lawrence Biscontini, MA 

Lawrence is group exercise manager for Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico, 

Reebok University Master Trainer, Resist-A-Ball Master Trainer, AFAA 

Certification Specialist, ACE Advisory and Fitness Magazine Board 

member, IDEA Steering and Group Fitness Committee member, ACE 2002 

Group Fitness Instructor of the Year and has appeared on LIVE with Regis 

and Kelly and CNN for his signature Yo-Chi® program. 

Jan Bloemraad, BScKin 

With a BSc Kin Degree, CFC and as a Can-Fit-Pro PTS PRO Trainer, Jan 

brings ingenuity and knowledge to all his courses and lectures. He has 

fast-tracked in the fitness industry and recently moved from being the 

General Manager of a 45,000 ft_ fitness facility to Fitness & Lifestyle 

Manager/Assistant Athletic Director of the Calgary Winter Club. His 

motto is, “success is not built in a day, it is built daily.” 

Andrew Clark, BEd (PE), CSCS 

Andrew is Vice President of Twist Conditioning overseeing the Education 

and Certification division, and works as one of TCI’s Senior conditioning 

coaches. Coach Clark enjoys working with Pro athletes as well as aspiring 

players. Originally from the Prairies, Andrew was educated at the 

University of Victoria where he worked as a trainer helping clients and 

Varsity athletes reach their health and athletic goals. He has been actively 

training for over 10 years. Having co-authored 8 Sport Conditioning 

DVDs, 3 Sport Conditioning Certifications, and articled in numerous 

magazines, Andrew heads up the Twist Education team actively delivering 

the Twist Sport Conditioning Curriculum and presenting at industry 

conferences across North America. Clark has experience coaching Soccer 

and playing at the premier level. He now enjoys spending his time surfing 

off the coast of Vancouver Island and snowboarding in the local 

mountains. 


Michol Dalcourt is a professional personal trainer. A movement 

mechanics and functional training specialist, Michol works closely with 

many athletes including professionals and Olympic level athletes. Michol 

is one of the main lecturers and educators for PT on the Net and is their 

2003 presenter of the year. He also teaches Functional Training and 

Assessment Techniques at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 

College. Michol received his post-secondary education from the 

University of Alberta in the area of Physical Education. 


Andrea Fairborn is a STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer based out of the 

International Certification Centre in Toronto, Canada. After graduating 

from the Quinte Ballet School and the Boston Ballet School, Andrea 

pursued her career as a musical theatre performer and professional 

dancer performing with the National Ballet of Canada and in musicals 

such as Phantom of the Opera. Currently Andrea travels extensively 

throughout North America presenting and conducting training along with 

facilitating and evaluating instructor examinations. Andrea continues to 

dance to this day, and enjoys dedicating her life and career to the art and 

science of movement. 

Isabelle Guay 

Isabelle Guay has a degree in Physical Education and is registered with 

the BCRPA as a Supervisor of Fitness Leaders. She has been involved in 

the fitness industry for 12 years as an instructor, group exercise manager 

and presenter. She is currently the Retail Account Manager at Twist 

Conditioning Inc., a leading company in the sport conditioning field. 

Isabelle co-hosted the popular Montreal-based television workout “Le 

Rendez-vous Nautilus Plus” for three years. 

Mason Gratto, BH Kinesiology 

Mason is the Assistant Manager of athlete conditioning services with 

Twist Conditioning. Educated at the University of British Columbia Mason 

actively coaches Twist athletes and delivers Twist Education at conference 

and certifications. Having played Lacrosse for over 10 years Mason is a 

level 3 NCCP Coach. 

Maureen Hagan, BSc PT, BA (PE) 

Can-Fit-Pro and ACE certified Maureen Hagan is VP Operations for 

GoodLife Fitness Clubs and Director of Education for Can-Fit-Pro. She is 

trained as a physiotherapist and has over 25 years of teaching 

experience. Maureen is a national speaker with the Canadian Association 

of Professional Speakers, a Canadian Sponsored 3-Stripe athlete with 


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Adidas, Educator of the Year for BodyLife (1996), Canadian Presenter’s 

Choice Award Winner (1997) and IDEA International Program Director of 

the Year (1998). In 2001, Maureen published Volumes 1 and 2 of FITiology: 

The Study of Fitness in Action. 

David Howells 

With 15 years of experience in the outdoor industry leading, supervising 

and managing programs, events and promotions, David Howells is a 

hard-working orientated person known for taking on new initiatives with 

positive results. In 2005 David was responsible for the direction of 

numerous first year initiatives such as the Yeti Snowshoe academy and 

the introduction of Outdoor Conditioning programs at Twist Conditioning 

Inc. 

Petra Kolber 

Petra Kolber is a Reebok Master Trainer and an international presenter. 

Her accomplishments include 2004 and 2003 ECA Best Female Presenter 

of the Year, 2001 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, 2000 Can-Fit-Pro 

International Presenter of the Year and 1999 Health magazine’s Fitness 

Crusader of the Year. She has choreographed and starred in numerous 

fitness videos and television shows. In 2005 Petra choreographed and 

co-starred in the Walk it Off With George series featuring George 

Foreman. She is a regular fitness expert on The CBS Saturday Early Show 

and is also a contributing editor for Health magazine. 

Rod Macdonald 

Rod is the Vice President of Can-Fit-Pro, Canada’s largest provider of 

education in the fitness industry. An avid multisport athlete, Rod is also a 

former competitive rower and coach whose experience in the fitness 

industry includes personal training, teaching and directing a staff of over 

50 instructors and personal trainers. In addition to being the Editor of 

Can-Fit-Pro Magazine and overseeing Can-Fit-Pro’s 13,000-member 

fitness organization, Rod holds a degree in kinesiology from McGill 

University and numerous fitness certifications. Combining almost 20 

years of experience and passion for both business and fitness, Rod 

educates and inspires both novice and veteran fitness professionals. 

Alex and Sherri McMillan, MSc 

Alex and Sherri have been in the fitness industry for over 16 years and 

have written numerous articles and presented hundreds of workshops to 

thousands of fitness leaders throughout Canada, Australia, New Zealand, 

Germany, England, Spain, South America, Asia and the United States 

including the prestigious IDEA, Can-Fit-Pro and IHRSA conferences. 

Sherri was the recipient of the 1998 IDEA International Personal Trainer 

of the Year, 1998 Can-Fit-Pro Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year and 

first runner up – 2005 ACE Fitness Educator of the Year awards and has 

authored four books: Go For Fit – The Winning Way to Fitness, Successful 

Trainer's Guide to Marketing, Hiring & Training Master Trainers and Fit 

over Forty – The Winning Way to Lifetime Fitness. Alex and Sherri are 

owners of Northwest Personal Training and Fitness Education and both 

Fitness and Personal Training Studios in Vancouver, Washington and 

Portland, Oregon that have been awarded numerous recognitions 

including one of the Top 40 Businesses in Clark County and one of the 

Fastest Growing Clark County Businesses. They are spokespersons for 

Nike, Nautilus, Spri, Fitter International and PowerBar. 

Lisa Northup, BSc (Kinesiology), CSCS 

Lisa is Senior Conditioning Coach with Twist Conditioning working with 

clients specializing in figure skating, hockey, soccer and adult 

recreationalists. Lisa attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology 

and a Health and Fitness certificate from Simon Fraser University. She is a 

Certified Sports Conditioning Specialist. An accomplished athlete and 

coach, Lisa was a competitive figure skater and has coached ice-skating 

for over 10 years instructing both group and private training sessions. 

When not coaching or working as part of the Sport Conditioning Product 

Team at Twist, Lisa can be found running or hiking on the North Shore 

trails of Vancouver. 


Sherry is a registered dietitian nutritionist and is the community 

nutritionist for the Northern Health Authority. She is a co-author of Can- 

Fit-Pro’s Nutrition & Wellness Specialist course manual and is a NWS, PTS 

and FIS PRO Trainer. Sherry is also a freelance broadcast journalist and 

has extensive experience in print, voice and television media. She has 

received numerous recognition awards including the Women of 

Distinction Award for Health and Wellness and the British Columbia 

Active Living Award in recognition for her coordination and partnering in 

community leadership events. Her passion is in translating the complex 

language of nutritional science into an entertaining and educational mix 

that anyone can sink their teeth into. 


Andrea complements her PhD in psychology and Professorship at the 

University of British Columbia with over 18 years of experience in the 

fitness field. As a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Leader, Nutrition and 

Wellness Specialist and Fitness Consultant, she holds certifications from 

BCRPA, Can-Fit-Pro, CSEP, Ontario Association of Exercise Science, and 

other associations. In her business Psyenergy: Mind and Body training, 

you will find her energizing a cycling class, writing articles and presenting 

talks from small running clinics to large corporate and academic groups, 

instructing innovative core classes, putting a budding Ironman triathlete 

through his or her paces, or conducting a stress-reduction session with a 

busy mom. She “practices what she preaches” as she finds her passion 

in participating in races across the province and the country as a North 

Shore Athletics, Dizzy Cycles, Rudy Project Eyeware and Guru sponsored 

Ironman triathlete herself. 

Carl Petersen, Physiotherapist 

Carl is a Physical Therapist and Partner/Director of Elite Athlete Training at 

City Sports and Physiotherapy Clinics in Vancouver, BC. He is a wellpublished 

author in a variety of professional and lay journals, and 

national daily publications on all aspects of health, fitness, physical 

therapy and sports medicine. 

Krista Popowych, BHK 

Krista Popowych is an international presenter on group fitness, personal 

training and management in Vancouver, BC, and the 2003 Can-Fit-Pro 

Canadian Presenter of the Year award recipient. She is an Adidassponsored 

3-stripe athlete and a master trainer for Keiser Cycling and 

MIO heart rate monitors. In addition to being a freelance fitness writer 

and the Associate Editor at Fitness Business Canada magazine, Krista is 

an accomplished fitness professional and IDEA Master Trainer who holds 

certifications from the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association 

(BCRPA) as a Trainer of Fitness Leaders (TFL) and Can-Fit-Pro as a Fitness 

Instructor Specialist (FIS), Personal Trainer Specialist (PTS) and Program 

Director Specialist (PDS). She is the Canadian representative for IDEA’s 

International Group Fitness Committee and an Advisory Panel member for 

both Can-Fit-Pro and the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) School of 

Human Kinetics Alumni. Krista attributes her success to her passion for 

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Gerard Recio, BSc (Kinesiology), CSCS, PFLC, SCS, PTS 

Gerard is a Senior Sports Performance Specialist at Twist Conditioning 

Inc., located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He has coached a 

variety of athletes from hockey and basketball players, to snowboarders, 

skateboarders and motorcycle racers. Gerard enjoys coaching youth level 

competitors, as well as athletes at the professional ranks. In addition to 

his role as a Conditioning Coach, Gerard is a BOSU Master trainer, and a 

Twist Conditioning Master Coach, delivering lectures, workshops, 

seminars and Sports Conditioning Specialist Certifications across North 

America. In his spare time, you can find Gerard snowboarding up at 

Whistler or on one of the many mountains on the west coast. 

Dean Shiels, BHK, CSCS 

Coach Shiels, Vice President of Athlete Conditioning Services and Senior 

Strength and Conditioning Coach, has been an integral part of the Twist 

Team for five years. Dean earned his bachelors degree in Human Kinetics 

and Commerce at the University of British Columbia where he was an 

Academic All-Canadian Defencemen for the UBC Thunderbirds Varsity 

Hockey Team. Coach Shiels manages the Twist Athlete Conditioning 

Centre in North Vancouver and trains athletes from a variety of sports 

from professional to youth levels. 

Dean Smith 

Dean Smith is a physiotherapist working in a busy orthopedic and sport 

clinic in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver. In addition to his work as a 

physiotherapist, Dean has been involved in the fitness industry as an onfloor 

fitness leader, international presenter and yoga instructor for many 

years. When not working, Dean can be found with his dogs climbing a 

peak in the coastal mountains. 

Peter Twist, MSc 

Peter Twist has coached in the NHL for 11 years and is currently a 

consultant for several NHL players and agents. An exercise physiologist 

with an MSc and specialization in Coaching Science, Twist has published 

over 200 papers, authored four books and 11 DVDs on athlete 

development and delivered lectures to thousands of trainers and coaches 

internationally. Recognized as a leader in his industry, Twist was 

honoured with the National Strength & Conditioning Association’s 1998 

President’s Award and Can-Fit-Pro 2003 Specialty Presenter of the Year 

Award. On a practical level, Twist has trained over 700 professional 

athletes, including Mark Messier, Pavel Bure, Mike Peca, Alexander 

Mogilny, Bryan McCabe, Markus Naslund, Trevor Linden, Mattias Ohlund 

and basketball’s Hakeem Olajuwon. Twist is the President & CEO of Twist 

Conditioning Inc. operating three main divisions: Training and Consulting, 

Education and Product Wholesale. Twist also has a line of sport 

conditioning certifications which are delivered by Twist Master Coaches 

throughout North America. Twist makes his home in North Vancouver, 

the location of his athlete conditioning centre. 

Helen Vanderburg, BPE, AFLCA, ACE, Can-Fit-Pro, Pilates 

Mat and Yoga certified 

Helen has over 20 years of fitness experience, is a respected international 

presenter, owner of Heavens Fitness Club and Fountain Park Health Club 

in Calgary. She has been recognized for her outstanding contribution to 

the fitness industry receiving the IDEA 2005 Fitness Instructor of the Year, 

IDEA 1996 Program Director of the Year, the 1996 Can-Fit-Pro presenter 

of the year, 2001 Women of Vision award, and the 2001 Mall Peepre 

National Fitness Leadership Memorial award. Helen brings a wealth of 

experience to her presentations as a business owner, instructor trainer, 

writer, video producer and elite athlete as a past World Champion 

synchronized swimmer. She is an honoured member of the Canadian 

Sports Hall of Fame and International Aquatic Hall of Fame. Helen is the 

team leader for the Canadian NIKE Fitness Athlete’s, a master trainer for 

the Nautilus Health and Fitness Group, BOSU, BodyBar and fitness 

columnist for numerous magazines and newspaper. 

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Whistler 

REGISTRATION DETAILS 

REGISTER EARLY– SPACE IS LIMITED! 

REGISTRATION FEES 

Conference Package 

Your Conference Package includes two nights accommodation at the 

Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort (Friday, April 28 and Saturday April 

29), a complimentary drink at the Welcome Reception on Friday April 

28, admittance to educational workshops and lectures, session 

handouts as supplied by the presenters; as well as CECs from Can-Fit- 

Pro and unlimited access to the trade show. 

(Hotel room taxes and service charges are 

also included.) 

Conference Only 

Your Conference fee includes admittance to educational workshops and 

lectures, session handouts as supplied by the presenters; as well as CECs 

from Can-Fit-Pro, unlimited access to the trade show and admittance to 

the Welcome Reception. 

Member Non Member* 

On or before March 31 (5:00pm EST) $209 $268 

April 1 - April 14** $259 $318 

**Pre-Registration ends April 14, 2006 at 5:00pm EST 

Prices do not include applicable taxes. 

Best Value 

$319 

On or Before March 31 Member NonMember* 

Quad Room (4 people to a room) $319/person $379/person 

Triple Room (3 people to a room) $329/person $389/person 

Double Room (2 people to a room) $359/person $419/person 

Single Room $499/person $559/person 

On or after April 1** Member NonMember* 





GROUP DISCOUNTS 

Groups of six or more are eligible for a group discount of $10 off per 

registration (before tax). Groups of 12 or more are eligible for a discount 

of $20 each. The group’s complete registration forms must be received at 

the SAME time with payment by fax or mail only. We cannot accept 

group reservations by phone. If faxing, please include a cover sheet 

indicating the names of each person in the group. If one member of the 

group is paying by cheque, then ALL registrations must be received by 

mail. DO NOT fax group registrations if someone is paying by cheque – 

incomplete registrations will not be processed. 

BRING FRIENDS OR FAMILY 

If you are attending the conference and would like to bring friends or 

family to Whistler who will not be attending the conference, please call 

Can-Fit-Pro for details. 

ADDITIONAL NIGHTS at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler (Pre and 

Post Conference Dates) 

Book your stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler through Can-Fit-Pro and 

receive our special low rate. Can-Fit-Pro has negotiated a special rate of 

$129.00 per room per night (plus service charge and applicable taxes) for 

delegates who wish to arrive prior to or extend their stay after the 

conference. This rate is effective from April 25 through to May 2 and is 

on a space available basis. 

If you would like to take advantage of Can-Fit-Pro’s special group rate 

and extend your stay, please indicate so on the registration form. A Can- 

Fit-Pro representative will contact you to confirm availability and price. 

*SPECIAL OFFER TO NON-MEMBERS 

Sign up now at the non-member rate and receive a 1 year membership to 

Can-Fit-Pro! Your membership entitles you to: 

• Member discount to Can-Fit-Pro educational events 

• Six issues per year of Can-Fit-Pro Magazine 

• Access to job postings, fitness events and Canadian fitness resources 

• 1-800 toll-free hotline for all your fitness questions, supplier directory 

and other needs 

• Discounts on fitness related products and services, 

• Access to discounted liability insurance, access to discounted home, 

auto and life insurance through our group program, wallet card 

showing your membership status 

• Opportunity to become certified through Canada's largest National 

Certification Program for fitness professionals 

• Discounts to worldwide hotels 

ON-SITE REGISTRATION (CONFERENCE ONLY) $350 

The on-site rate is applicable to both members and non members and is 

inclusive of taxes. Payment on-site can be made by MasterCard, Visa, or 

exact cash. Can-Fit-Pro cannot guarantee space availability for on-site 

registrations as admittance to sessions is on a stand-by basis only. Onsite 

registration is non-refundable. 

Please note: We cannot guarantee availability for hotel accommodation 

or our special group rate for on-site bookings. 

REGISTER EARLY 

Space in sessions is filled on a first-received, first-registered basis based 

on the date your FULL registration is received. Please register early to 

avoid disappointment. 

HOW TO REGISTER 

Register First and Fast for the Best Session Selection! 

Online: 

The fastest and easiest way to get signed up! Register and request 

sessions on-line at www.canfitpro.com. 

By Fax: 905-305-8449 

Fax completed registration form and session requests with credit card 

payment. Forms without payment will not be processed. 

By Mail: Mail registration form with session requests and payment 

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to: Can-Fit-Pro Whistler 2006 

2851 John Street, Box 42011 

Markham, ON L3R 5R7 CANADA 

By Phone: 1-800-667-5622 ext 234 or 233 

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm EST 

You may phone in your registration payment using Visa or MasterCard. 

Please have your credit card ready. Your completed registration form, 

including session requests, signature for credit card authorization and 

signed waiver of liability must be received within 7 days by fax or mail. 

Make sure to check-off the box: “Check here if previously registered by 

Phone” to avoid duplicate billing. Session requests are not taken by 

phone. Registering by phone will guarantee you the current conference 

rate; session requests are assigned on a first-received, first-registered 

basis. Please send in session requests as soon as possible to avoid 

disappointment. 

PAYMENTS 

Payment must be included with each method of registration. Registrations 

without payment will not be processed. If you are paying by cheque, 

vouchers, special coupons, or money order, you MUST mail in your 

registration – DO NOT FAX. NSF and returned cheques are subject to an 

administration fee of $25 (plus applicable taxes). 

IF YOUR EMPLOYER IS PAYING FOR YOUR REGISTRATION 

Regardless of who is paying for your registration, payment MUST 

accompany your registration. Registration without payment will be not be 

processed. Sorry, no purchase orders and no invoicing. Payments must be 

received by the deadlines in order to qualify for early-bird discounts. 

Receipts are issued in the name of the conference delegate – no 

exceptions. 

CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION 

Registrations received at least two weeks in advance of the event will be 

confirmed by mail or email. Please ensure that your email address is 

clearly printed on your registration form. NEW THIS YEAR: using your 

Can-Fit-Pro membership ID, check if your registration and sessions were 

received and processed by visiting the conference page on 

www.canfitpro.com. 

SESSION REQUESTS 

Customize your itinerary to meet YOUR professional needs: choose the 

sessions that will enhance YOUR conference experience and career. You 

must fill in the two digits of the three digit session code in the space 

provided on the Session Request form. We ask you to fill in your first, 

second and third requests for each time slot to ensure that you are 

registered in a session of your choice. When registering by phone, 

session requests must be received in writing (fax or mail) by Can-Fit-Pro 

within 7 days of your registration as session requests are entered on a 

first-received, first-registered basis. Completed registrations will be 

entered first. Paid registration reserves you the current rate, not space in 

sessions. If a selection is left blank, or if your requests are full, you will 

be assigned a Stand-By ticket (see below). Make sure to check-off the 

box: “Check here if previously registered by Phone” to avoid duplicate 

billing. 

STAND-BY TICKET PROCEDURE 

If all session requests are full, you will be assigned a “Stand-By” ticket, 

which allows you to attend any session during that time slot on a spaceavailable 

basis. You will be admitted to the session after the ticketholding 

delegates. Equipment is reserved for ticket holders and may or 

may not be available for stand-by delegates. Ticket holders, you risk 

losing your space in a session if you arrive late. Please arrive 10-15 

minutes prior to the start of the session. 

CANCELLATION POLICY 

All conference cancellations must be received in writing (fax/mail/email) 

to Can-Fit-Pro by 5:00PM EST by April 14, 2006. Your fee will be 

refunded less a $35 administration fee. From April 14–21, 2006 you will 

receive a credit to a future Can-Fit-Pro event, less the $35 administration 

fee. NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS will be given after April 21, 2006. NO 

REFUNDS OR CREDITS for no-shows or partially used registrations. 

Conference Package cancellations received after April 6, 2006 will be 

charged the $35 administration fee AND full room and tax charges. 

PARTIAL REGISTRATIONS 

Single session registrations are not available. It is not permissible to split 

a registration between two people. Refunds or credits will not be issued 

for partially used registrations (i.e. left early on conference day). 

Delegates found violating this rule will be expelled from the conference 

without refund. 

CHILDREN & BABIES 

For the safety and consideration of all concerned, particularly your child’s, 

children and babies are not allowed into conference sessions at any time. 

This includes babies in strollers. This is also necessary to maintain the 

educational atmosphere of the conference sessions. Contact the hotel 

about childcare and nursing facilities. Children and babies are allowed on 

the trade show floor, but are not permitted to use any of the equipment 

being shown. 

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO & AUDIO TAPING 

Photography, video and audio taping are not permitted in ANY 

conference session. Delegates found violating this rule will be expelled 

from the conference without refund. 

REGISTRATION DESK HOURS 

The registration desk in the lobby of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler will 

be open during the following hours: 

12:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Friday April 28 

6:00 am – 2:00 pm – Saturday April 29 

6:00 am – 8:00 am – Sunday April 30 

Registration kits are only available during these times. Saturday morning 

from 7:00am - 8:00am is the busiest time – leave yourself AT LEAST one 

hour before your first session. We strongly suggest you pick-up your 

registration kit on Friday if possible. 

PICKING UP YOUR DELEGATE KIT 

New this year: To pick up your delegate kit you must present photo ID 

and your confirmation letter. You will no longer be able to pick up a 

delegate kit belonging to another person. 


REGISTRATION FORM 

Whistler Group Fitness & Personal Training Conference • April 28-30, 2006 

Please print clearly and fill in completely. Use one form per person. You may 

photocopy for additional registrants. 

Today’s Date: _____________________________________________________________________ 

Check here if previously registered by phone: ■ 

If you registered by phone with a credit card you must also sign and return this 

form to the Can-Fit-Pro Office. 

Date of phone registration: _______________________________________________________ 

■ Mr. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss. ■ Ms. ■ Dr. 

Last Name:_______________________________________________________________________ 

First Name: ______________________________________________________________________ 

Address:_________________________________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________________________ 

City: ______________________________Prov.: ____________________ 

Postal Code:________________________________ Country:___________________________ 

This is my: ■ Home Address ■ Club Address ■ New Address 

Home Phone: (______)______________Bus. Fax: (______)______________ 

Bus. Phone: (______)______________Cell Phone: (_____)______________ 

Email:____________________________________________________________________________ 

Club Name: _____________________________________________________________________ 

Title: (i.e. fitness instructor, personal trainer, program director) 

_______________________________________________________________________________ 


Note: you are considered a delegate if you are attending the conference on 

Saturday and Sunday. Please circle your choice. 

Member Member Non-Member 

Delegate Non-Delegate Non-Delegate 

101 - Sport Balance Level I 

102 - Yoga with Resist-A-Ball 

103 - Body Bar Tool Box 

104 - Reactive Movement Ability (RMA) Training 

105 - STOTT PILATES®: Toning Ball Workout 

106 - US Olympian Buddy Lee Jump Rope 

Pre-Conference Sub Total 

SPECIALTY SESSIONS 

220 – Luncheon Session 

The Business of Personal Training $29 $99 $148 

300 - Breakfast Session 

Secrets of Effective Cardio Training $19 $49 $98 

Specialty Sessions Sub Total 

MEMBERSHIP 

■ RENEWAL $49 ■ NEW $69 

CERTIFICATION REQUEST $99 

(See page 9 for details.) 

$249 

$149 

$109 

$149 

$119 

$149 

Member 

Delegate 

$289 

$189 

$149 

$189 

$159 

$189 

Member 

Non-Delegate 

$348 

$248 

$208 

$248 

$218 

$248 

Non-Member 

Non-Delegate 

REGISTRATION FEES 

REGISTER ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31 (Please circle your choice and see page 23 for details.) 

CONFERENCE PACKAGE 

Package includes registration and accomidation on April 28-29, 2006 and more. 

Member Non-Member 





CONFERENCE ONLY $209 /person $268/person 

REGISTER BETWEEN APRIL 1 - APRIL 14 (Please circle your choice and see page 23 for 

details.) 

CONFERENCE PACKAGE 

Package includes registration and accomidation on April 28-29, 2006 and more. 

Member Non-Member 





CONFERENCE ONLY $259/person $319/person 

ADDITIONAL NIGHTS 

■ Extending your stay, please complete the section on the back of 

this form. 

Single or Double Room: $129.00 + 12.90 tax per room per night ($6.42 service 

charge per person per night) 

Triple or Quad Room: $129.00 + 12.90 tax per room per night ($39.42 per extra 

person per night) 

Please do not include additional night payment on this form. A 

Can-Fit-Pro representative will contact you to confirm availability 

and price. 

Pre-registration ends at 5:00pm EST on April 14, 2006. 

1 st Sub Total 

Less Discount (if applicable) 

2 nd Sub Total 

Plus 7% GST (#88581-8328 RT0001) 

Grand Total: 

METHOD OF PAYMENT (check all that apply) 

■ MasterCard ■ VISA ■ Money Order ■ Cheque - No post-dated payments. 

■ Other, please specify ________________________________________ 

Card #:_______________________________________________________________________ 

Expiry Date: (mm/yy):_________________________________________________________ 

Card Holder (print):___________________________________________________________ 

Authorized Signature:________________________________________________________ 

Cheques payable to "Can-Fit-Pro". Returned cheques are subject to a $25 fee. 

MAIL: Can-Fit-Pro Whistler 2006 

2851 John Street, P.O. Box 42011 

Markham, ON L3R 5R7 

FAX: (905) 305-8449 

Must include your credit card 

payment information. 

PHONE: 1-800-667-5622 ext. 234 or 233 

or local from Toronto (905) 305-8450 

(Please have your credit card ready)

SESSION REQUESTS AND ACCOMODATION 

Whistler Group Fitness & Personal Training Conference • April 28-30, 2006 

Name: ____________________________________________________ 

Day Time Phone: _____________________________________________ 

ROOMMATE INFORMATION: 

I would like a: 

■ Double room and will be sharing with ___________________________ 

■ Delegate ■ Non-Delegate 

SESSION REQUEST 

Fill in the session code for your first, second and third requests for each 

time slot. Refer to the session description for the session codes. Note: 

your session requests will be processed on a space available first come 

first served basis, based on the date your complete registration is 

received. 


Session Time 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 

■ Triple room and will be sharing with ____________________________ 


6:30 am – 7:30 am 

2 ________ 

________ N/A 

________ N/A 

and ______________________________________________________ 


8:00 am - 9:15 am 

10:00 am – 11:30 am 

2 ________ 

General Session 

2 ________ 

2 ________ 

■ Quad room and will be sharing with ____________________________ 


12:15 pm - 1:45 pm 

2 ________ 

2 ________ 

2 ________ 

and _______________________________________________________ 


3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 

2 ________ 

2 ________ 

2 ________ 

2 ________ 

2 ________ 

2 ________ 

and _______________________________________________________ 


If you are sharing accommodation with another delegate please ensure you have 

confirmed with your roommate(s) prior to sending your request. We will not be 

able to confirm or assign you a guest room unless we have registrations from all 

people sharing a room. Changes to roommates will be subject to a $35.00 

administration fee. If you are sharing accommodation with a nondelegate 

please call Can-Fit-Pro for room rate. 


Session Time 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 

8:00 am - 9:15 am 

10:00 am - 11:30 am 

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 

3 ________ 

3 ________ 

3 ________ 

3 ________ 

3 ________ 

3 ________ 

3 ________ 

3 ________ 

3 ________ 

EXTENDING YOUR STAY 

■ I would like to extend my stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. 

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm 

3 ________ 

3 ________ 

3 ________ 

■ I would like to check in on: __________________________________ 

dd/mm 

■ I will check out on _________________________________________ 

dd/mm 

BOOK EARLY! Rooms are on a space available basis. 

A Can-Fit-Pro representative will contact you to confirm your accommodation 

and room rate. 

Where did you hear about this year’s conference? (Please check all that apply.) 

■ Can-Fit-Pro brochure 

■ Can-Fit-Pro website 

■ Get Out There Magazine 

■ Impact Magazine 

■ Outdoors NW Magazine 

■ Flyer/Poster in a gym/club 

Other _____________________________________________________ 

WAIVER OF LIABILITY 

This is a release of claims and by signing it you do the following: 

1. Represent to Can-Fit-Pro that you are in excellent physical health. 

2. Can-Fit-Pro, nor its presenters, staff and volunteers, host facility staff and management, and any other person involved in organizing the meeting, trade show 

or other event shall have any liability for any such injury or harm. 

3. I understand and agree to abide by the conditions of the cancellation policy and session selection and stand-by procedures. 

4. Can-Fit-Pro may videotape, audiotape or photograph you, and Can-Fit-Pro retains the rights to use these items, and may employ any or all of these for all 

commercial and non-commercial purposes without payment of any kind to you and without further notice to you or permission from you. 

5. I consent that Can-Fit-Pro may use the information collected on this form for exclusive use of sending me updates on other Can-Fit-Pro events, products and 

services. 

I have read, I understand and, as an inducement to Can-Fit-Pro to allow me to participate in this conference and trade show, I agree to the forgoing. 

Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Print Name: __________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________ 

MAIL: Can-Fit-Pro Whistler 2006 

2851 John Street, P.O. Box 42011 

Markham, ON L3R 5R7 

FAX: (905) 305-8449 

Must include your credit card 

payment information. 

PHONE: 1-800-667-5622 ext. 234 or 233 

or local from Toronto (905) 305-8450 

(Please have your credit card ready)

Climb the fitness ladder... 

apply to become a PRO Trainer! 

Can-Fit-Pro is Canada's leading organization for the certification and continuing education of fitness 

professionals, serving the entire Canadian fitness industry. Our members include fitness instructors, 

personal trainers, program directors, club managers and owners, aquafitness leaders, wellness 

consultants, and specialty fitness leaders. Our members work for a variety of public and private 

facilities including health clubs, fitness centres, schools and hospitals, community centres and other 

related recreation facilities. 

Can-Fit-Pro’s internationally recognized certification programs are taught by Can-Fit-Pro's exceptional 

team of PRO Trainers (Professional Trainers) across Canada. As Can-Fit-Pro has grown so has the 

demand for qualified PRO Trainers able to deliver Can-Fit-Pro certification programs nationally. Can- 

Fit-Pro is currently accepting applications from those with the passion and knowledge to become PRO 

Trainers on the west coast of Canada! 

To request a PRO Trainer application, or for more information about becoming a PRO Trainer, please 

contact Can-Fit-Pro’s Certification Operations Manager, Erin Andersen, erin@canfitpro.com directly. 

Successful applicants will be included in the next PRO Trainer orientation day held in conjunction with 

the Can-Fit-Pro Whistler Conference. Applications are due by March 25th, 2006. 

Strengthening Canadian Fitness... One PRO at a Time.

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