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IHRSA 2008 Opening Reception: "The One For All!" IHRSA 2008 kicks off in grand style with an opening social event for all Convention registrants. Join with your fellow operators, owners, and health club personnel in attendance, as we celebrate the beginning of IHRSA's 27th Annual International Convention at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. Entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails, along with thousands of industry professionals, make this the must-go-to gathering at the Convention.  Wednesday, March 5 | 8:00pm-10:00pmRegional Receptions Plan to attend your local and regional association's event on this evening, when club operators in your own backyard gather to support their affiliated organization with IHRSA. (Pre-Registration Required; Contact your Regional Affiliate for Details) Thursday, March 6 | 6:00pm-9:00pm"The Beach Bash" for Augie's Quest To Benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association's ALS Research Program All are invited to participate in this fundraiser, as we continue the battle to find a cure for this debilitating illness, in honor of the inspirational Augie Nieto. Wear your best surfing attire and plan to enjoy the sights and sounds of a true, California experience. (Pre-Registration Required; Additional Fees Applies) Friday, March 7 | 6:00pm-10:00pmIHRSA 2008 Farewell Barbeque Before you say good-bye to your friends and colleagues...and NEW acquaintances...We cordially invite you to an outdoor barbeque at the conclusion of the Trade Show for one last chance to enjoy the San Diego sunshine. This relaxed gathering will serve as the perfect farewell for your time spent at IHRSA's 27th Annual International Convention & Trade Show. (Pre-Registration Required; Additional Fee Applies) Saturday, March 8 | 2:00pm-4:00pmCertification Examinations & Workshops The following organizations will be offering various Workshops, Certification Exams and Continuing Education Credits at IHRSA 2008. For a complete schedule of activities and CECs, visit our website at www.ihrsa.org/convention.
Exercise Classes & Relaxation Stations Balanced Body EXO Chair™ & Pilates Arc™ Workout Nora St. John, Education Program Director, Balanced Body UniversityFriday, March 7 | 7:35am-8:30am The EXO chair is a powerful piece of Pilates equipment, great for developing strength and functional fitness in a class or personal training environment. It creates a full- bodied workout for students at all levels. Sponsored by Balanced Body Gravity® : : Grandslam™ Rob Glick, Jeff Groh, Elizabeth Leeds, Michael Steel, International Presenters, Gravity® by efi Sports Medicine© Kimberly Spreen, National Director - Group Fitness, Life Time FitnessThursday, March 6 | 6:30am-7:25am Experience a fun-filled functional, multi-planner workout that will challenge your muscular strength & endurance, cardiovascular efficiency, flexibility, stability and coordination. Start your day off with GRAVITY :: Grand Slam Circuit. Sponsored by Gravity® by efi Sports Medicine® Les Mills International Limited Exercise Classes: Enjoy classes from Les Mills, a premier provider of choreographed group exercise-to-music programs, with programs covering a broad spectrum of exercise genres and an estimated 4 million participants attending their classes every week in 11,000 licensed facilities in more than 70 countries. Sponsored by Les Mills International Limited BODYPUMP® Josef Matthews, Trainer, Les Mills International Limited Sheldon McBee, Trainer, Les Mills International LimitedThursday, March 6 | 6:30am-7:25am LES MILLS™ SAMPLER CLASS Brent McLemore & Amanda Scales, BODYATTACK® Trainers Josef Matthews & Sheldon McBee, BODYCOMBAT Trainers Mysti Ogleby, BODYJAM® TrainerFriday, March 7 | 7:35am-8:30am BODYFLOW® Josef Matthews Trainer, Les Mills International LimitedSaturday, March 8 | 7:30am-8:30am Peak Pilates®: MVe™ Chair & Reformer Circuit Training Clare Dunphy and Zoey Trap, Peak Pilates® Master TrainersThursday, March 6 | 7:35am-8:30am Experience an energized, fitness-Pilates fusion circuit utilizing the MVe Fitness Chair and the new MVe Fitness Reformer. Peak Pilates master trainers guide you through a heart-pumping, music driven total-body workout, coordinating movements to increase flexibility, core strength and balance. Sponsored by Peak Pilates Strength Without Boundaries Shannon Fable, Founder / CEO, Sunshine Fitness ResourcesFriday, March 7 | 6:30am-7:25am Innovative alternative strength training ideas for any situation or clientele. Break away from tradition and discover new ways to train using sand bags, bands, med balls and more. Sponsored by Power Systems Rowbics Indoor Rowing with QuadCore Conditioning Victoria Draper, Founder / CEO, Rowbics Indoor Rowing, Inc.Thursday, March 6 | 6:30am-7:25am Rowbics™ Indoor-Rowing with QuadCore Conditioning™ utilizes the Concept2 rower to enhance stability, flexibility and posture. This complete workout balances plyometrics with traditional rowing and strengthens the core, legs, upper body, heart and lungs. Sponsored by Rowbics STOTT PILATES® Matwork For Men (…but women do it too!) John Garey, STOTT PILATES® Master Instructor Trainer, John Garey PilatesFriday, March 7 | 6:30am-7:25am This challenging routine uses body weight, gravity and innovative exercise devices to focus on precision and control. The first 20 participants will receive a STOTT PILATES® Express mat free! Sponsored by STOTT PILATES Workout With a Whole New Slant With Kimberly Spreen Kimberly Spreen, National Director - Group Fitness, Life Time FitnessFriday, March 7 | 7:35am-8:30am Join Kimberly as she takes you through a workout using SPRI's new and innovative Slanted Riser for the Step. Experience an athletic based intellectual workout, a challenging cardio segment and a full body muscle conditioning routine. Sponsored by SPRI Products Sgt Ken's Fit Camp Sgt Ken Weichert, US Army Master Fitness Trainer, Iostudio, LLCFriday, March 7 | 6:30am-7:25am Led by Sgt Ken of START Fitness you will experience invigorating aerobic and strength building exercises practiced by soldiers worldwide. Fit Camp, featuring SPRI's new braided tubing is the type of training that prepares soldiers for combat and civilians for healthy lives. Sponsored by SPRI Products Cardio / Circuit / Stretch by Jazzercise! Judi Sheppard Missett and Shanna Missett Nelson, CEO/Founder and Executive Vice-President, JazzerciseThursday, March 6 | 7:35am-8:30am Jumpstart your day with a creative combination of cardio dance, kick box, muscle work, and stretches. You'll use core stabilization, Xering resistance, Mini Contour Weights, and the Braided Tube to challenge and tone your muscles…for a FUN and effective workout! Sponsored by SPRI Products Workout 180 - Power FIT (Functional Interval Training) Amy CottaFriday, March 7 | 7:35am-8:30am & Saturday, March 8 | 7:30am-8:30am Sponsored by Everyday Edisons BODYREV BOOTCAMP Alden Mills, CEO, BODYREV LLCFriday, March 7 | 6:30am-7:25am Sponsored by BODYREV LLC Relaxation Station As you navigate the expansive Trade Show floor, you may want to take a moment to get reinvigorated at one of IHRSA's two spa-style treatment areas that are available for all visitors to the exhibition. This complimentary service is yours by simply visiting the Twin Oaks display to obtain a guest voucher for a 10-minute neck and back massage, along with other special treats during show hours. Sponsored by Twin Oaks Health Promotion Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference Presented by the American Journal of Health Promotion For the fourth consecutive year, we are delighted to include the American Journal of Health Promotion's Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference as a component of our 2008 event in San Diego. A host of educational sessions and networking events will be offered that center around the Conference theme, "Maximizing ROI: Improving Health, Reducing Costs". For more information, visit their website at www.HealthPromotionConference.org. (Pre-Registration Required; Additional Fees Apply) Wednesday-Friday, March 5-7Industry Leadership Council (ILC) The Industry Leadership Council began with a simple belief...if clubs unite around common public policy objectives, the industry will grow and prosper for the benefit of all. This annual meeting for ILC members is designed to update contributors on the status of various IHRSA initiatives and to further develop new opportunities. For more information on becoming a part of the ILC, contact IHRSA's Public Policy Department. Thursday, March 6 | 9:00am-10:00amInternational Programming Simultaneous Translation To accommodate the growing number of international visitors to our globally-recognized event, once again we are pleased to offer a series of educational sessions that will be simultaneously translated into a variety of languages, including Spanish and French. In addition, special sessions and programs with consecutive interpretation will be added to our agenda for the group tours planning to attend this event from around the world. IHRSA 2008 is truly "the one for all!" International Club For our world travelers . . . don't forget to visit the International Club, a comfortable place to relax, have meetings, catch up with friends, check e-mail, and get organized during the IHRSA Convention. An IHRSA staff member will be available at all times to answer any questions you might have, and to assist you as you navigate the size and scope of this program and exhibition. (International Attendees Only) Planet IHRSA Reception for International Attendees One of the more popular events at every IHRSA Convention is the special reception for our international guests. It's a time to network...a time to get reacquainted...and a time to meet new friends from the 70+ countries that annually participate in this global affair. Thursday, March 6 | 7:00pm-9:00pm |
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