Sunday, April 6 Sessions
Session One:
10:00am-11:00am ET
9:00am-10:00am CT
7:00am-8:00am PT
For coaches training older adults, this session covers sport-specific programming to keep clients strong, agile, and functional. Learn to design workouts that boost cognitive function, enhance performance, prevent injury, and promote a high quality of life, ensuring longevity in both sport and daily activities.
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Functional Training Cert HERE.
Move with ease and feel your best! This gentle flexibility session blends modified stretches and functional movements to improve mobility, reduce stiffness, and enhance posture. Designed for adults 50+, it helps you stay active, balanced, and pain-free. Rejuvenate your body and restore flexibility for a healthier, more vibrant life!
Balance and strength are key for healthy aging and overall well-being. With humor and self-compassion, balance training fosters mental and emotional steadiness. Learn balance assessment methods and exercises for personal training, senior classes, yoga, and chair-bound clients, emphasizing steadiness in the midst of change and challenge.
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Active Aging Cert HERE.
Help baby boomers stay strong, active, and independent with expert insights from Dr. Ed, the former Co-Director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine. Explore the science of aging and how exercise can boost strength, flexibility, and stability. Learn must-do moves and evidence-based strategies to keep clients thriving at any age! (Lecture)
We will articulate our joints producing synovial fluid making movement easier for those with arthritis and other ailments. The cardio in the class is gentle enough for those with chronic conditions, but vigorous enough to elevate your heart rate and warm your body. Motion is the lotion! (RECORDED)
Want More? Check out the Online WATERinMOTION ® Cert HERE.
The active aging population grapples with an array of dysfunctions, affecting their capacity to remain steady. Improve balance and coordination and walk out of this session with at least ten movement patterns and a few extra games that are going to positively impact your clients gate stability, “action-reaction’ engagement, physical balance, and mental coordination. (RECORDED)
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Active Aging Cert HERE.
Session Two:
11:15am-12:15pm ET
10:15am- 11:15am CT
8:15am-9:15am PT
Gain insights into the challenges of joint surgery recovery and learn evidence-based techniques to support clients post-surgery. Discover how to design safe, personalized programs to rebuild flexibility, strength, and confidence, helping clients return to daily activities and achieve long-term mobility. Perfect for fitness professionals working with active agers.
Move, groove, and stay fit with Country Fusion® 2025! Learn authentic line dances that enhance muscle endurance, core strength, coordination, and heart health while keeping you socially active. This fun, all-levels workout blends country dance with four other styles, making fitness exciting, effective, and perfect for active agers!
Unlock the power of myofascial release, movement, and mindset to enhance mobility, stability, and flexibility at any age. Learn simple techniques in breathwork and self-myofascial manipulation to reduce stress and improve quality of life. Perfect for movement specialists seeking innovative approaches for their clients.
Obesity medicine has been transformed by the introduction of contemporary obesity medications. This session will cover new and developing medications, including their prescription, indications, and medical management and their effects on an aging population. Programming considerations and necessary adaptations for working with clients using these medications will be discussed. (Lecture)
Join the newest aqua craze! We all know the many benefits of running, so now is the time to take your workouts to a new depth! This cardio/strength water workout will combine high-intensity and low-intensity exercises with little impact while strengthening muscles and improving joint function. Combine running, traveling, Tabata intervals, strength, and more! (RECORDED)
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Aquatic Personal Training Cert HERE.
Barre isn’t just for legs—it’s a powerhouse for core strength! With a focus on balance, stability, and pelvic alignment, barre offers a safe, effective core workout for Active Agers—no crunches required. Enhance posture, mobility, and strength with movements designed to support longevity and functional fitness. (RECORDED)
Session Three:
12:30pm-1:30pm ET
11:30am-12:30pm CT
9:30am-10:30am PT
Learn strategies to help clients manage sensitive or arthritic knees and prevent overuse injuries. This session covers practical techniques to reduce pain, improve mobility, and maintain joint health, empowering active agers to continue enjoying their favorite activities and daily life with confidence and ease. Perfect for fitness professionals!
SOULstrength™ is a creative blend of rhythmic resistance, cardio conditioning, manageable mobility, and core strength exercises set to crazy FUN music.This workshop will take you through a SOULstrength™ class and leave you with actionable tips to create an amazing class experience. Get your SOUL on!
Explore Neuromotor Cardiorespiratory Exercise Training for active older adults. Gain practical tools, choreography, and exercises to enhance balance, coordination, and cardiovascular health. This science-based program integrates seamlessly into your fitness classes, empowering you to support Tough Agers effectively.
Exploring nutrition strategies goes beyond adequacy—optimization is the goal. Let’s discuss dietary choices that enhance vitality and tackle age-related challenges, focusing on protein, fiber, and carbohydrate management. Practical tips and personalized guidance empower aging with gusto! (Lecture)
Learn more about Health One HERE.
Switch up your personal training environment by bringing clients into the water! Buoyancy, viscosity, and hydrostatic pressure create a joint-friendly, fall-free setting with built-in resistance. Explore how to introduce, market, and implement aquatic personal training, offering a safe and effective way for active agers to stay strong and confident. (RECORDED)
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Aquatic Personal Training Certification HERE.
Many Active Aging members are already strong and fit—our programming should keep them challenged and engaged. Learn to design workouts that maintain fitness while promoting body awareness. Walk away with simple formatting strategies to create intensity without discouraging self-listening and individual pacing. (RECORDED)
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Active Aging Cert HERE.
Session Four:
2:00pm – 3:00pm ET
1:00pm – 2:00pm CT
11:00am – 12:00pm PT
Improve stability, coordination, and fall prevention with research-backed stepping and balance techniques. Learn how to incorporate multidirectional stepping, reactive drills, and functional movement patterns to boost confidence and mobility in older adults. Walk away with practical exercises to keep your classes engaging, safe, and effective for lifelong movement.
There are many considerations in program design when coaching the ageless female client. This workshop provides essential safety guidelines, regressions, and progressions for critical body alignment. In an interactive hands-on environment, learn endless programming options, ideal for coaching women of a certain age! Please have dumbbells and tubing available.
The seemingly simple task of balancing on one leg or walking across the room is actually a complex, integrated, sensory experience with stimulation coming from the eyes, ears, joints, and foot. Join Dr. Emily to experience sensory-stacked exercises that will improve body perception, balance, and movement in all clients.
Discover how nutritional needs change with age and how to fuel your body for strength, energy, and longevity. Learn key strategies to maintain muscle mass, support bone health, and optimize digestion. Get practical tips to enhance vitality and well-being through smart, age-appropriate dietary choices. (Lecture)
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Active Aging Nutrition Coaching Certification HERE.
This innovative workshop leaves you with 6 inspired core routines filled with uniquely creative strength training workouts focused on the abs, backs, and hips. Enjoy powerful music adapted specifically to the water in a 64-count format. Walk away with flashcards ready to use Monday morning! (RECORDED)
Want More? Check out the WATERinMOTION ® Certification HERE. 
Discover evidence-based strategies for training active agers. Explore 30 years of research on functional longevity and learn how to maximize your clients’ abilities and health through scientifically-backed methods.(LECTURE) (RECORDED)
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Functional Training Certification HERE.
Session Five:
3:15pm- 4:15pm ET
2:15pm – 3:15pm CT
12:15pm – 1:15pm PT
Optimize strength and endurance with low-impact, high-efficiency training. This session explores smart movement strategies to build muscle, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance overall function—without excessive strain. Learn how to train effectively with controlled, joint-friendly exercises that maximize results while minimizing risk, keeping you active and strong for life.
Strengthen your core safely with targeted exercises for your abs and back! Learn joint-friendly techniques to build stability, reduce pain, and improve posture. Whether you’re managing lower back discomfort or looking to boost core strength, these exercises enhance mobility and support lifelong, pain-free movement.
Early yoga progress, such as improved flexibility, strength, and balance, stems from enhanced proprioception and neuromuscular facilitation, crucial for seniors and beginners. Focusing on muscular release, effective cueing, and progressive principles ensures balanced, accessible practice, making each class beneficial for these populations or when introducing new skills.
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Yoga I Certification HERE.
Understanding processed foods is key to maintaining strength and energy as you age. Learn how to read labels, spot hidden ingredients, and make healthier choices without sacrificing convenience. Walk away with simple nutrition strategies to support long-term health—whether cooking for one, two, or a small family. (Lecture)
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Active Aging Nutrition Certification HERE.
LaBlast® Splash is an aqua dance fitness program created by “Dancing with the Stars” pro, Louis van Amstel. Experience a diverse mix of famous ballroom dances set to your favorite music in the water. No partner needed! You will learn to Jive, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Lindy Hop, Salsa & more! (RECORDED)
How will we integrate exercise into the 50, 60, 70, 80+ age market? What type of programs will we be offering? What protocols will keep this at-risk population safe? What type of technology will work with this age bracket? Don’t miss this interesting session that will address the future of our active aging participants. Perfect for owners, managers, directors, group fitness instructors, and personal trainers alike! (LECTURE) (RECORDED)
Session Six:
4:30pm – 5:30pm ET
3:30pm – 4:30pm CT
1:30pm – 2:30pm PT
Is high-intensity training unsafe for older adults? Think again! This workshop debunks myths and teaches safe, effective ways to scale workouts. Learn how to build strength, power, and endurance for longevity and independence while prioritizing safety. Walk away with evidence-based strategies to keep workouts engaging and empowering.
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Active Aging Cert HERE.
Energize your body with a dynamic blend of Pilates and strength training designed for active aging! Improve balance, flexibility, and muscle endurance while boosting posture, bone density, and joint mobility. Stay strong, confident, and independent with movements that keep you thriving in everyday life. Fun, effective, and empowering!
Want More? Check out the Online SCW Functional Pilates Cert HERE.
Improve balance, strength, and stability with CoreSpring®’s patented spring resistance system. Combine balance training with resistance to strengthen your core, legs, hips, and glutes. Enhance coordination, mobility, and confidence through controlled movements designed for active aging. Rediscover stability and move with strength in daily life! 
Learn how to balance business growth with a lifestyle that keeps you energized and fulfilled. Discover when to expand, when to simplify, and how to reinvest profits wisely. Gain practical strategies to create financial security while maintaining a fitness business that aligns with your long-term goals. (Lecture)
Walk your way to better posture, gait, and balance in the pool. Improve the way you move by focusing on posture in the pool, where the buoyancy effect makes it easier to practice. We will fire up our posterior chain and practice engaging core and more for better gait! (RECORDED)
Want More? Check out the WATERinMOTION ® Certification HERE.
Explore the essentials of body composition analysis in this insightful session. Learn about the latest technologies and trends shaping the future of fitness and healthcare. This presentation provides actionable insights on how to apply body composition data to improve your clients’ health outcomes and elevate your practice with cutting-edge tools and techniques. (LECTURE) (RECORDED)