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Fitness in the Rockies 2023 Sessions

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Mindfulness Practices for Synchronizing Body and Mind

Breakout Round 1

Speakers
  • Janet Solyntjes
    Janet has a Masters of Arts and is the co-founder of the Center for Courageous Living and she is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, leading mindfulness meditation programs and retreats since 1996. She has served on the faculty of Naropa University, the Center for Mindfulness, the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, and Mindful Leader. Her current work includes mentoring and training meditation teachers as well as working with holistic healthcare at Sensei Wellness Resorts.
Summary
In this workshop we will explore: •     The view and purpose of training in mindfulness. •     The methods of stabilizing attention, clarifying the mind, and deepening awareness of body, thoughts, and emotions. •     The potential results of incorporating mindfulness into fitness classes and one-on-one sessions with clients.

Building a Strong Culture in your Organization

Breakout Round 1

Speakers
  • Grover Wray
    Grover has his Bachelors of Science in Sociology and a Masters of Organizational Behavior. He has spent 35 years as a Chief Human Resource Officer for several different private and public companies with worldwide reach and employees.
Summary
Presentation Description: Learn the keys to becoming a culture strong organization. Learn how to build shared beliefs and values within your organization that are supported by strategy, structure and leadership.

Kettlebells 101

Breakout Round 2

Speakers
  • April Benson
    April is a certified personal trainer and was trained through RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) a premier kettlebell certification agency. She is currently training for APEX Parks and Recreation.
Summary
Presentation Description: Why kettlebells rock, how to avoid common errors and their use in corrective, mobility and total body workouts.

Fitness Section Meeting

Breakout Round 2

Speakers
  • Veronica Mueller

Flexibility is Life

Breakout Round 3

Speakers
  • Ben Yates
    Ben's background includes: Practitioner Assisted Stretching at National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Certified Personal Trainer at ACE CrossFit Level 1 Coach Certificate CrossFit Mobility Course CrossFit Gymnastics Course CrossFit Competitors Course Level 1 Sport Performance Coaching Course at USA Weightlifting CPR & AED Certified TRX Certified United States Air Force Combatives Course He is currently the General Manager for Stretch Zone Broomfield.
Summary
Presentation Description: Learn about the importance of ROM, injury prevention, quality of living, and achieving and how to apply that to working with your clients.

SliverSneaker Classic Master Class

Breakout Round 3

Speakers
  • Suzi Shankweiler
    Suzi has been teaching SilverSneakers for 25 years and for 6 years was the SilverSneaker instructor coordinator for the state of Colorado. Currently Suzi is the fitness and wellness coordinator for Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District where she oversees, trains, and evaluates 35 amazing fitness staff to include land, aqua, active adults, and personal trainers.
Summary
Presentation Description: Sharpen your skills as a Silver Sneakers instructor with an in-depth look at the fundamentals of teaching a SliverSneakers Classic format class. Learn how to create excitement and energy to each group you are teaching. This class would also be great for someone who is interested in teaching SilverSneakers and you want to learn more about the format and how to teach it.
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