2016 Gulf Coast Fitness Expo - University of South Alabama · Time 7:00 AM-7:00 PM 8:00-10:00 AM 10:15 AM-12:15 PM 1:00-5:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Preconference excursion: Full-moon

Time Event LocationFriday, November 11, 2016: Pre-conference events7:00 AM-7:00 PM Conference Registration/Check In Lobby8:00-10:00 AM BOSU Complete Workshop Studio 210:15 AM-12:15 PM BOSU Circuit Sensations Workshop Studio 21:00-5:00 PM TriggerPoint Therapy Level 1 Foam Rolling Workshop Studio 24:00 PM Full moon paddle on the Mobile/Tensaw Delta7:00 PM Full moon hike on USA's Glen Sebastian Nature Trails

7:15-8:15 AM Conference Registration/Check In Lobby8:30-9:20 AM Session 1 All Studios/Classrooms9:40-10:30 AM Session 2 All Studios/Classrooms10:50-11:40 AM Session 3 All Studios/Classrooms/Rock Wall11:45 AM-12:30 PM Lunch, included in registration fee Indoor Soccer Court12:30-1:15 PM Keynote Speaker Indoor Soccer Court1:30-2:20 PM Session 4 All Studios/Classrooms2:40-3:30 PM Session 5 All Studios/Classrooms3:50-4:40 PM Session 6 All Studios/Classrooms4:45-6:00 PM Social (light appetizers), included in registration fee Outdoor Deck

8:30-9:20 AM Session 7 All Studios/Classrooms9:40-10:30 AM Session 8 All Studios/Classrooms10:50-11:40 AM Session 9 All Studios/Classrooms/Indoor Pool11:45 AM-1:00 PM To-go lunch pickup, included in registration fee Outdoor Pool

2016 Gulf Coast Fitness Expo

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Time7:00 AM-7:00 PM

8:00-10:00 AM

10:15 AM-12:15 PM

1:00-5:00 PM

4:00 PM

7:00 PM

Preconference excursion: Full-moon canoe/kayak on the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, $10. Join us for canoeing or kayaking on the Mobile-Tensaw Delta under the light of the full moon. We will meet in the Student Recreation Center lobby, drive to the Causeway and be on the water as the sun sets. Bring a light (such as a headlamp, lantern, or flashlight), water, and snacks.

Preconference excursion: Full-moon hike and s'mores on the USA Glen Sebastian Nature Trails, $5. We will meet at these trails on the USA campus. Bring water and a light (such as a headlamp, lantern, or flashlight).

2016 Gulf Coast Fitness Expo ScheduleFriday, November 11, 2016: Preconference events

Preconference workshop: BOSU® Complete Workout, $20, 2 AFAA, 0.2 ACE (Fitness Studio 2, Room 307) The BOSU® Complete Workout System will provide you with the formula to make the BOSU® Balance Trainer more effective in your club, your classes and with your clients. This course will take you through the BOSU® system, step by step, and provide you with workouts that you can start using right away. You will leave this course with knowledge of the science behind functional balance training, teaching skills to accommodate all levels of fitness, and new tools and ideas for designing endless BOSU® workouts that are effective and fun!

Pre-registration is required for all preconference events. Conference Registration/Check In (Student Recreation Center Lobby)

Preconference workshop: BOSU® Circuit Sensations, $20, 2 AFAA, 0.2 ACE (Fitness Studio 2, Room 307) Are you ready to learn and teach a workout that is athletic, intense and more fun than a three-ring circus? Using the motivational power of teamwork and competition in combination with the balance challenges presented by the BOSU® Balance Trainer and several new BOSU® functional training products, you will discover how to change ordinary circuit workouts into extraordinary workout experiences! With this new, easy-to- follow system, you’ll be ready to teach a sensational circuit workout on Monday morning!

Preconference workshop: TriggerPoint Performance Therapy's Level 1 Foam Rolling, $150, 3.4 AFAA, 0.4 ACE, 0.4 NASM (Fitness Studio 2, Room 307) Self-myofascial release (SMR) has been shown to relieve muscle and joint pains and improve flexibility and range of motion. This 4-hour workshop teaches the fundamentals of myofascia, reviews the latest SMR research and then dives into the Trigger Point Performance SMR movement philosophy using the GRID foam roller. Participants walk away with practical knowledge and hands-on experience coaching and cueing movements that can be scaled to all-levels of general health and athletic clients for pre- and post-workout foam rolling.

TimeFitness Studio 1

Room 303Fitness Studio 2

Room 307Cycle Studio Room 318

Classroom Room 209

Soccer Court Room 255

Climbing Wall Room 251

7:15-8:15 AM

8:30-9:20 AM

Advantage Fitness: Escape Fitness MoveIT Program Hamilton/Shifflet

MyThaiYoga Stokes

How to create an awesome studio cycling experience! Perry

Nutrition certification for the personal trainer Elias

CountryHeat™ LIVE! Scott

9:40-10:30 AM

Barbell clubs and strength development Bennett

Core-Restore Building Rapport Plan/Rickels

"The Pyramid": A cycle training concept Dempsey

The finances of small business ownership Forester/Holden

PILOXING® D. Parsons

10:50-11:40 AM

The Butts n' Guts buddy system: building instructor-participant relationships through group fitness Holcomb

What is good posture? Brigman

Hard-Core Cycling Dean/Loxley

Student and workplace wellness challenges Woolard/Franklin

Fitness on the rocks Joyner

11:45 AM-12:30 PM12:30-1:15 PM

1:30-2:20 PM

Adding jewelry to your step Stasiulis

251 Define Huber

Perceived benefit of yoga practice on medical student well-being Vasauskas

Greater Service, Greater Progress Thomas

Relieving back pain: practical, effective options for personal trainers LeDoyen

2:40-3:30 PM

TRX® training for any client: successful application of exercise progressions and regressions Weber

Move well, move often! A physical therapy view of how to keep clients from a physical therapist Thibodeaux/ Fletcher

Meditation workshop: incorporate peace into your life and fitness routine Klomkaew/ Nimityongskul

Vote for the Client Rickels/Joyner

POUND® Rockout. Workout. M. Parsons

3:50-4:40 PM

Advantage Fitness: Escape Your Limits Hamilton/Shifflet

YoPiA Stokes

Partner yoga Clark/Harrington

Seriously scientific: body composition Walters

WERQ® D. Parsons/Williams

4:45-6:00 PM

Conference Registration/Check In (Student Recreation Center Lobby)

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Lunch (Indoor Soccer Court)Keynote Speech: "Making it Matter: The Psychology of Wellness" by Josh Duplantis (Indoor Soccer Court)

Social on the outdoor deck, sponsored by TechnoGym (main floor near cardio machines)

TimeFitness Studio 1

Room 303Fitness Studio 2

Room 307Cycle Studio Room 318

Classroom Room 209

Soccer Court Room 255 Indoor Pool

8:30-9:20 AM

Beat camp: using the music to motivate your bootcamp Davenport

BOSU®: The complete workout DiMaggio

Color coding your diet: phytochemicals Reynolds

Fitness trainer negligence: providing a safe environment Keshock

Dance Revolution Ortiz/Farmer

9:40-10:30 AM

Not your mom's step class Bentley

Improving attitude with posture Mulla

DIY projects: fitness and fun Kwiatkowski

Goal setting: the easy way Elias

TurboKick® Live! Hoffa/Scott

10:50-11:40 AM

Barefoot Blast Huber

Making tactical personal: training beyond the traditional client Carillo

Closing the gender gap in group exercise classes Davenport/Reese

Campus Recreation Professionals & Graduate Assistants Meeting

YoPiA Aqua Flex Stokes

11:45 AM-1:00 PM

Sunday, November 13, 2016

To-go lunches at the outdoor pool (1st floor; use elevator or stairs located near main entrance)

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2016 Gulf Coast Fitness Expo Session Descriptions

Saturday, November 12, 2016 Advantage Fitness: Escape Fitness MOVE IT Program 8:30-9:20 AM, Fitness Studio 1, Room 303 Kim Hamilton and Tom Shifflet, Advantage Sport & Fitness Inc The Escape Fitness MOVE IT Program, designed to challenge participant energy systems while developing total body, functional strength. A sequence of exercises, movement patterns and training tools will be used to escalate intensity and anaerobic requirements throughout a single session. The MOVE IT program is one of the most all-inclusive group functional training options available, attracting clients from all populations. Intensity and load can be adjusted easily and the level of technical knowledge required is low. Clients of all backgrounds will quickly learn the training methods and be able to work at a high intensity level! MyThaiYoga 8:30-9:20 AM, Fitness Studio 2, Room 307 Dolly Stokes, BFitLifestyles and Stokes Fitness Academy MyThaiYoga is a series of movement patterns developed from Thai body work techniques. A full body series that divides the body into 11 segments based on the energy pathways, body layers and the four body elements from Ayurvedic medicine as well as PNF stretching and trigger point therapy from western bodywork techniques. Originally designed for athletes to aid in recovery from strenuous training, it is appropriate for anyone – no matter their fitness level. A great learning experience that will add an approach of healing to your training techniques. How to create an awesome studio cycling experience! 8:30-9:20 AM, Cycle Studio, Room 318 Tom Perry, Auburn University The presentation will be a brief overview of the following: How to properly set up the bike for optimum output and safety. The three major phases of the class: warm up; workout and cool down. How to incorporate music along with visual riding cues to help make the class more enjoyable. Nutrition certification for the personal trainer 8:30-9:20 AM, Classroom, Room 209 Abigail Elias, Florida Southern College The AASDN Nutrition Specialist Certification is a well-kept secret among the fitness and wellness world. Personal Trainers and Health Coaches can change the lives of their clients, but in most cases these professionals are not properly trained in nutrition, which is a major key for overall health. This presentation will explain what the AASDN Nutrition Specialist Certification is all about in terms of how trainers and coaches can now legally give advice regarding nutrition without being a registered dietician. CountryHeat ™ LIVE! 8:30-9:20 AM, Indoor Soccer Court, Room 255 Erin Scott, Beachbody Live! CountryHeat™ Live! is a fun, cardio dance group fitness program that welcomes all those who are seeking improved cardiovascular-conditioning. The workout is intentionally designed to help a range of participants feel successful, with dance movement patterns that are intuitive. The country music keeps participants moving and


having fun while increase cardiovascular endurance with each workout. Modifications are demonstrated throughout this music-driven workout so all feel welcome and have a great time.

Barbell clubs and strength development 9:40-10:30 AM, Fitness Studio 1, Room 303 Cory Bennett, University of West Florida Does your campus have a strong weightlifting presence in your fitness center? Is there potential to turn that presence into a community of those who have the like-minded goal of developing strength and becoming more efficient lifters? Personal trainers and avid exercisers will learn new methods of barbell lifting that are not commonly practiced in order to maximize their strength. In addition, two detailed 12-week programs for beginner and advanced lifters will be outlined and explained for the audience to try in their own routines.

Core-Restore Building Rapport 9:40-10:30 AM, Fitness Studio 2, Room 307 Kaitlyn Plan and Katie Rickels, University of Alabama at Birmingham This session will begin with a short presentation and activity on building rapport with group fitness participants, then move into a hybrid class called Core-Restore. Core-Restore is 20 minutes of core work concentrating on abdominals, obliques, and lower back muscles. The class will end with 20 minutes of yoga to focus on strength, flexibility, and restoring your mind! “The Pyramid”: A cycle training concept 9:40-10:30 AM, Cycle Studio, Room 318 Krista Dempsey, University of South Alabama Participants will be lead through an interval pyramid ride, where students will sprint, run, climb, and jump all in the same ride. Each song will be defined by a timed interval gradually increasing and decreasing cycle components. Come find the inspiration you’ve been looking for to help you achieve your personal goals or get some new ideas to teach in your own cycle class! The finances of small business ownership 9:40-10:30 AM, Classroom, Room 209 Brooke Forester and Shelley Holden, University of South Alabama This presentation will provide an overview of the many financial implications in starting a business. Taxation issues, business ownership models, and human resources will be discussed. Profit maximization suggestions are included as well. PILOXING® 9:40-10:30 AM, Indoor Soccer Court, Room 255 Danna Parsons, Piloxing, LLC This dynamic program moves through heart-pumping, powerful boxing combinations to sculpting and lengthening Pilates-influenced movement to “let yourself GO” dance releases and back around again. Get drenched, get strong, and leave feeling SLEEK, SEXY, & POWERFUL!


The Butts n’ Guts buddy system: building instructor-participant relationships through group fitness 10:50-11:40 AM, Fitness Studio 1, Room 303 Lauren Holcomb, Auburn University This presentation will teach instructors how to build instructor–participant relationships through group fitness classes. Using both relationship-building skills and the power of progression can provide participants with an attainable goal and motivation to return week after week. The presentation will feature an abbreviated Butts n’ Guts class. What is good posture? 10:50-11:40 AM, Fitness Studio 2, Room 307 Atiya Brigman, University of South Alabama The goal of this presentation is to help the public identify good posture or when to identify when good posture is being compensated by muscular imbalances. Participants will pair up and evaluate each other to apply posture principles. Hard-Core cycling 10:50-11:40 AM, Cycle Studio, Room 318 Dani Dean and Thomas Loxley, Auburn University A strong core= a strong cyclist. Although a cyclist's legs provide the main source of power during the ride, the core muscles—abs and lower back—are the vital foundation from which all movement stems, including the pedal stroke. The bike itself and how it is designed will not build the core or build the six-pack you so desire. This class will cover supplementary core exercises to add to the end of your ride, proper bike setup for core stabilization, and how to use your core during sprints and climbs. Bring your cycling shoes, water, and notepad to learn how to be the best hard-core cyclist out there. Student and workplace wellness challenges 10:50-11:40 AM, Classroom, Room 209 Samantha Woolard and Wendy Franklin, Auburn University at Montgomery AUM’s Student and Workplace Wellness Challenges are run concurrently and encourage MOVEMENT! Research reveals how movement and physical activity have been shown to impact students' success in college. Participants will also learn current research on the sedentary workforce and how AUM is combating this with the Workplace Challenge on campus. Participants will learn the design, schedule and course of implementation for the challenges and how the challenges have impacted facility usage, student involvement and workforce benefits. Fitness on the Rocks 10:50-11:40 AM, Climbing Wall, Room 251 Payton Joyner, University of Alabama at Birmingham Have you ever considered climbing rocks to help you reach your fitness goals? It is time that you found out that the relationship between climbing and the weight room is much closer than you think.

Lunch 11:45AM-12:30 PM, Indoor Soccer Court, Room 255


Keynote speech: Making it matter: the psychology of wellness 12:30-1:15 PM, Indoor Soccer Court, Room 255 Joshua Duplantis, Coachlife

Adding jewelry to your step 1:30-2:20 PM, Fitness Studio 1, Room 303 Chantal Stasiulis, Florida State University Participants will experience a different kind of step class with creative choreography and methods on how to break down a combo. Adding jewelry means adding intricate step combinations that really get the participant to think about their footwork when moving around the step while having a fun, interactive workout! Participants will leave this presentation with confidence in choreographing, breaking down, and adding jewelry to their next step class. 251 Define 1:30-2:20 PM, Fitness Studio 2, Room 307 Lori Huber, University of South Alabama 251 Define is a workout broken into three segments. The first segment will be high intensity interval training set with four exercises. The second segment will be weight training pushing to muscle fatigue. The third segment will conclude with strength/balance and yoga. Perceived benefit of yoga practice on medical student well-being 1:30-2:20 PM, Cycle Studio, Room 318 Audrey Vasauskas, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Research shows that physician stress, depression, and burnout can negatively affect patient care. In an effort to reverse this, new guidelines have been initiated to promote the well-being of health care professionals. This session will discuss a pilot study of the effects of yoga on medical students’ well-being and finish with a 30-minute vinyasa flow yoga class. Greater Service: Greater Progress 1:30-2:20 PM, Classroom, Room 209 Dwyanetta Thomas, Rock Paper Fitness LLC "Greater Service, Greater Progress" is an interactive workshop that will teach instructors, business owners, and program managers how to build community within their fitness and health programs. Participants will also gain knowledge to increase member retention, results, and business revenue. Relieving back pain: practical, effective options for personal trainers 1:30-2:20 PM, Indoor Soccer Court, Room 255 Greta LeDoyen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Most people will suffer from back pain at some point in their life. In this presentation, take an in-depth look at the dysfunctional movement patterns related to back pain as well as two different approaches to correcting it. Participants will leave with practical applications and exercises to immediately put into action with clients.


TRX® training for any client: successful application of exercise progressions and regressions 2:40-3:30 PM, Fitness Studio 1, Room 303 David Weber, University of South Alabama This session will provide an overview on TRX® training and focus on the modification of basic exercises to provide appropriate intensity and safety for clients of all ability levels. Move well, move often! A physical therapy view of how to keep clients from a physical therapist 2:40-3:30 PM, Fitness Studio 2, Room 307 Kyle Thibodeaux and Jeremy Fletcher, University of South Alabama Movement is medicine. Our society is plagued by a sedentary lifestyle and movement is one of the key ingredients to improve our health and quality of life. Although the U.S. Surgeon General is encouraging individuals and communities to become more active, another problem exists that serves as a significant barrier to better movement: Pain. The pain epidemic greatly increases the likelihood a fitness professional will work with clients looking to move better and move more often. This combination lecture and lab session will assist fitness professionals identify a client’s movement impairments, apply corrective exercises, and improve movement quality leading to increase function and performance. Meditation workshop: incorporate peace into your life and fitness routine 2:40-3:30 PM, Cycle Studio, Room 318 Serena Nimityongskul and Phiwat Klomkaew, University of South Alabama Feeling stressed? Can't sleep at night? Want to improve your mental well-being and sense of inner peace? Learn to let go, find balance, and enjoy the present moment more through the practice and art of meditation. Learn tips on how to incorporate meditation into your life and fitness class. Vote for the Client 2:40-3:30 PM, Classroom, Room 209 Katie Rickels and Payton Joyner, University of Alabama at Birmingham This presentation is taking personal training back to the drawing board. In this session, we will discuss what the personal training trend has become and into what we think it should evolve. More and more people are getting their personal training certification, but many new trainers have only been trained on writing workouts and have not been taught how to focus on their clients. Let's make personal training 'personal' again! POUND® Rockout. Workout. 2:40-3:30 PM, Indoor Soccer Court, Room 255 Melissa Parsons, Mississippi University for Women POUND® Rockout. Workout. is a 45-minute fitness format that feels more like a rock session than a fitness class, leaving the participant empowered and motivated to come back or more. POUND® uses lightly weighted drumsticks called Ripstix that will get you ripped! Paired with great music and isometric & plyometric movements inspired by Pilates, POUND® is an amazing way to get in and stay in shape!


Advantage Fitness: Escape Your Limits 3:50-4:40 PM, Fitness Studio 1, Room 303 Kim Hamilton and Tom Shifflet, Advantage Sport & Fitness Push the boundaries of your clients’ training making the ordinary... extraordinary. Exercise should be more about play, not work, and our whole approach is designed accordingly. Review the unique Escape Functional Training Tools (CoreBag, Core Momentum Trainer, Bulgarian Bag, and more). Review learning and development options to give you the ability to maximize your investment in Escape and our products. Join us to learn more and be prepared to sweat! YoPiA 3:50-4:40 PM, Fitness Studio 2, Room 307 Dolly Stokes, BFitLifestyles and Stokes Fitness Academy YoPiA with is a fusion workout that combines low-impact aerobics, Pilates and yoga-inspired movement using the Yaiba Bar to improve cardio fitness, enhance the core and postural muscles and improve flexibility. In addition, learn BrainTrain principles to lead to improved cognitive function. A regular practice of YoPiA will lead to better function, both physically and mentally, and will begin to translate into your student's’ activities of daily living providing them with better quality of life. Partner Yoga 3:50-4:40 PM, Cycle Studio, Room 318 Holly Clark and Madeline Harrington, Auburn University Partner Yoga is a way to improve your yoga experience by practicing with a partner. Unlike a traditional yoga practice, we encourage communication between members of the class and keep the playlist upbeat and exciting. The use of partners works the mind, deepens stretches, and strengthens the body more than an individual practice. Seriously scientific: body composition 3:50-4:40 PM, Classroom, Room 209 Jana Walters, James Madison University Knowledge is power! Take this opportunity to learn the scientific explanations for body composition, body weight management and quackery. Instructors who attend this session will be armed with exercise science principles to be better able to respond to questions from clients and participants. Learn about body composition, how to assess it and how to change it. Learn how to steer clear of quack, likely ineffective, dietary supplements marketed toward individuals who want to change their body composition. More informed fitness professionals are less likely to promote quackery or provide incorrect information in sessions or classes. Join fellow personal trainers and group fitness instructors in this Seriously Scientific lecture session to improve your body composition knowledge! WERQ ® 3:50-4:40 PM, Indoor Soccer Court, Room 255 Danna Parsons and Patrice Williams, WERQ® Fitness During the WERQ® Dance Fitness presentation, participants will gain an understanding of the science that exists behind dance fitness. Through engaging lecture, participants will further their knowledge about the brain benefits of cardio dance and expose them to understanding the importance of non verbal cueing in a cardio dance fitness


format. Participants will then have an opportunity to experience a heart pounding, sweat inducing, WERQ® Dance Fitness class. Social, sponsored by TechnoGym 4:45-6:00 PM, Outdoor Deck

Sunday, November 13th Beat camp: using the music to motivate your bootcamp 8:30-9:20 AM, Fitness Studio 1, Room 303 John Davenport, University of Southern Mississippi Get a great workout by beginning the session with a bootcamp class structured to music. As you catch your breath, learn and discuss how to break down pop and electronic music in order to implement choreography based on the unique beat patterns within each song. This unique non-dance class will use the beat to drive your boot camp workout! BOSU®: The Complete Workout 8:30-9:20 AM, Fitness Studio 2, Room 307 Samantha DiMaggio, University of Southern Mississippi Learn the basics of the BOSU® Complete System to help master physical skills, organize information and understand how to create an endless variety of functional balance training exercises, workouts and drills. Incorporating the BOSU® into classes or personal training sessions can be extremely fun and beneficial. Come get a great workout and learn some great new exercises with the BOSU®! Color coding your diet: phytochemicals. What are they? How do they perform for your health? 8:30-9:20 AM, Cycle Studio, Room 318 Dorothy Reynolds, University of Southern Mississippi In the United States and most developed countries, cardiovascular disease and cancer are the leading cause of death. A diet regimen with regular intakes of fruits and vegetables and whole grains is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, cataracts, and some of the functional declines associated with aging. Prevention is a very strategic method for reducing the risk of acquiring chronic diseases. Thus, color coding your diet with phytochemicals is a preventive, effective strategy. Understanding what phytochemicals are, where they come from, and how they perform for your health is key to transforming unhealthy to healthy. Fitness trainer negligence: providing a safe environment 8:30-9:20 AM, Classroom, Room 209 Chris Keshock, University of South Alabama This presentation will provide a brief overview of the elements of negligence: duty, breach of duty, proximate cause and damages. Specific attention will be made toward the safe environment duty of care and subsequent standards used to determine whether fitness professionals are negligent. Precedent case law examples provided and common defenses to negligence claims offered to attendees.


Dance Revolution 8:30-9:20 AM, Indoor Soccer Court, Room 255 Victoria Farmer and Sineyda Ortiz, University of Southern Mississippi Dance revolution is a combination of Latin dance, Hip Hop dance, and toning. Open up a wide variety of music, moves, and working out, and simply have a blast doing so! Songs range from pure cardio, to isolated toning, and everything in between, and the best part is you get to dance the entire time! So come one, come all, and let’s experience this DANCE REVOLUTION!

Not your mom’s step class 9:40-10:30 AM, Fitness Studio 1, Room 303 Laura Bentley, Auburn University Feeling like you could really STEP up your group fitness regime but don't want to fall in the old scheme of step aerobics? 1, 2 Step is a creative cardio-strength fusion class that has revamped the many uses of the step while aligning with popular trend of high intensity training. This class is an intense workout but is as easy as 1, 2 Step! Improving attitude with posture 9:40-10:30 AM, Fitness Studio 2, Room 307 Omar Mulla, University of South Alabama This presentation showcases an ongoing study contrasting two different exercise interventions and their effects on posture and psychological health. Following the discussion of this study is a 30 minute mobility session exhibiting exercises useful for correcting common postural deviations. Participants will also examine the resulting effects of postural deviations on fundamental movement patterns. DIY Projects: Fitness and Fun 9:40-10:30 AM, Cycle Studio, Room 318 Paul Kwiatkowski, Louisiana State University Special event planning can quickly go awry with lofty goals and big ideas. Join us as we explore creative, do-it-yourself practices to build special moments in your fitness programs. Learn how to utilize current programming and equipment to challenge and excite your users. From Judgment Day to Yoga in the Park to the RU Muddy Mud Run, follow the do's, don'ts, and save that for next year ideas for your special events. Goal setting: the easy way 9:40-10:30 AM, Classroom, Room 209 Abigail Elias, Florida Southern College When trainers or health coaches set goals, their clients are sometimes vague or just not completely sure exactly what they want; they just know something has to change to become healthier. This session will guide you through a step-by-step process of how to walk your client through goal setting, figuring out what they want, and how much are they willing to work for what they want. TurboKick® Live! 9:40-10:30 AM, Indoor Soccer Court, Room 255 Erin Scott and Chip Hoffa, Beachbody Live! TurboKick® Live! is a fun, cardio kickboxing and high-intensity interval training group fitness program that welcomes all those who are seeking improved cardiovascular-conditioning and coordination. The workout is


intentionally designed to help a range of participants feel successful, yet, challenged by each workout, all while having fun.

Barefoot Blast 10:50-11:40 AM, Fitness Studio 2, Room 307 Lori Huber, University of South Alabama Barefoot Blast is a workout that encompasses cardiovascular exercise, strength training, body sculpting, Pilates, and yoga all in one. A variety of training tools, such as stability balls, light dumbbells, and yoga mats, will be used while exercising barefoot. Start with an invigorating low impact warm-up that will elevate the heart rate for optimal fat-burning potential while defining and toning a lean upper body. These aerobic movements will be incorporated with strength work and high rep low weight body shaping exercises. A flow of yoga combinations that stretch and lean out the muscles will be alternated with these various forms of exercise training. Making tactical personal: training beyond the traditional client 10:50-11:40 AM, Cycle Studio, Room 318 Stephanie Carillo, Florida Southern College Tactical athletes are not being adequately prepared for the level of strength and endurance required of them for their jobs. Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, military personnel, and are often trained for general fitness but not to the extent that they are equipped to handle the demands of their situations. These programs lack specific, transferrable value in the exercises and progressions which leads to greater risk for injury on the work force. This presentation aims to introduce some ways we can use our skills as personal trainers to find ways of loading and progressing tactical athletes so that they are performance ready for their duties. Closing the gender gap in group exercise classes 10:50-11:40 AM, Classroom, Room 209 Tyler Reese and John Davenport, University of Southern Mississippi College/university group fitness classes are often found to have more female participants than male participants. This presentation will be aimed at addressing this issue and creating an active discussion about underlying causes and potential methods for solutions. YoPiA Aqua Flex 10:50-11:40 AM, Indoor Pool Dolly Stocks, BFitLifestyles and Stokes Fitness Academy YoPiA Aqua Flex is a high-intensity interval aqua workout that incorporates cardio intervals with yoga and Pilates-inspired activities using flotation devices and drag equipment. Through the integration of all three modalities, a challenging workout is provided to improve cardio fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and promote healthy body composition. YoPiA Aqua Flex also contains components to improve the neurological and physiological health of participants.

Campus recreation professionals and graduate assistants meeting 10:50-11:40 AM, Indoor Soccer Court, Room 255 Campus recreation professionals and graduate assistants will recap the conference and discuss the 2017 host. To-go lunches 11:45 AM-1:00 PM, Outdoor Pool

2016 Gulf Coast Fitness Expo Presenter Bios

Cory Bennett, University of West Florida. Cory specializes in athletic skill development, speed and agility training, and strength enhancement. He has been a football coach, group fitness instructor, and sport performance coach. He has a desire to someday own and run a sports conditioning and strength development facility of his own.

Laura Bentley, Auburn University. Laura is a senior studying Spanish education. She has been teaching group fitness for five years and is certified by AFAA, Zumba, BOSU, and U-Jam. She is a master trainer for Auburn’s new instructor training with focuses in dance fitness and high intensity interval training.

Atiya Brigman, University of South Alabama. Atiya is a senior studying exercise science and is AFAA certified. She has personal trained clients and taught group fitness classes for campus recreation for 1.5 years.

Stephanie Carrillo, Florida Southern College. Stephanie has a passion for kinesiology and wishes to continue studying more of the biomechanical aspects of it. She is CardioPump Kettlebell and AASDN Nutritionist certified. She has studied the training of tactical athletes as part of a research project.

Holly Clark, Auburn University. Holly is studying pre-pharmacy and will be attending pharmacy school in the fall. She has completed YogaFit Level 1 and is currently pursuing her RYT 200.

John Davenport, University of Southern Mississippi. John is an undergraduate kinesiology major with a minor in dance. He has been employed for nearly three years in recreational sports as both a group exercise instructor and personal trainer. His certifications include AFAA, YogaFit Level 1, and POUND. He has experience teaching and practicing yoga in Australia.


Dani Dean, Auburn University. Dani is the group fitness graduate assistant and is certified to teach Cycling, Pilates, and Yoga. She is pursuing her masters in exercise science with a concentration in biomechanics.

Krista Dempsey, University of South Alabama. Krista is the fitness graduate assistant at USA’s Department of Campus Recreation. She is currently pursuing her masters in sport management.

Samantha DiMaggio, University of Southern Mississippi. Samantha is a group fitness instructor teaching a wide variety of classes. She holds certifications from AFAA, ACSM, Schwinn Cycling, Kettlebell Blast, and YogaFit. When she is not teaching she enjoys running outside or taking her two hyper labs on long walks.

Josh Duplantis, Coachlife. Josh has worked in service learning, leadership curriculum and professional development. He is a certified health and wellness coach through the WellCoaches school, a Crossfit athlete and avid runner.

Abigail Elias, Florida Southern College. Abigail is the fitness coordinator at Florida Southern College and an American Academy of Sports Dieticians and Nutritionists (AASDN) Nutrition Specialist Instructor. She holds certifications from AFAA and ACSM.


Victoria Farmer, University of Southern Mississippi. Victoria is a senior studying therapeutic recreation and a minor in psychology. She combines her knowledge of instructing dance and Zumba to create a unique and intense workout experience.

Jeremy Fletcher, University of South Alabama. Jeremy is an assistant professor of physical therapy at USA. Prior to his current position, he served in several roles in the US Army and provided group and individual fitness programming. He also played collegiate baseball at University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Brooke Forester, University of South Alabama. Brooke is an assistant professor in USA’s health, kinesiology, and sport department. She teaches sport finance classes at both graduate and undergraduate level.

Wendy Franklin, Auburn University at Montgomery. Wendy is currently the health, fitness, and personal wellness manager at AUM’s wellness center. Wendy developed the current workplace wellness challenge on campus for students, faculty, and staff. Her certifications include ACE and YMCA of the USA.

Kim Hamilton, Advantage Sports and Fitness. Kim is an escape fitness master trainer. She has been coaching for seven years to the general population, athletes, and coaches.

Madeline Harrington, Auburn University. Madeline is an agricultural business economics major and will be graduating in the spring. She completed her RYT 200 in 2014.


Chip Hoffa, Beachbody LIVE! Chip is a Beachbody master trainer and founder of FitWithChip.com. He has built exercise programs, programming and personal training programs for health clubs and business.

Lauren Holcomb, Auburn University. Lauren is a senior group fitness instructor with a goal of helping others achieve healthier and more productive lives. She is group fitness and BOSU certified. She is employed as a student administrator at Auburn’s Recreation and Wellness Center.

Shelley Holden,University of South Alabama. Shelley is an associate professor in USA’s health, kinesiology, and sport department. Her emphasis is health education. Her previous experience includes coaching high school volleyball for over ten years.

Lori Huber, University of South Alabama. Lori is currently the group exercise director at Spring Hill Athletic Club and serves as an adjunct instructor in USA’s health, kinesiology, and sport department. Her certifications include AFAA, Schwinn Cycling, and YogaFit.

Payton Joyner, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Payton is the coordinator of fitness and wellness at UAB. He is a certified exercise physiologist through ACSM.


Chris Keshock, University of South Alabama. Chris is an associate professor in USA’s department of health, kinesiology, and sport. His experience includes teaching risk management and legal applications to sport, fitness, and recreation majors.

Phiwat Klomkaew, University of South Alabama. Phiwat is a third year chemical engineering student and has taught meditation classes at the USA Student Recreation Center for over a year. He co-started the USA Mediation and Mindfulness Club and is now serving as the club’s president.

Paul Kwiatkowski, Louisiana State University. Paul is the coordinator for fitness and wellness at Louisiana State University. He has enjoyed learning and experiencing a wide variety of opportunities within fitness and wellness. His certifications include ACE, USA Weightlifting, TRX, and Spinning.

Greta LeDoyen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Greta is the director of eagle fitness in Daytona Beach, Florida. She has worked in a variety of settings including academic, military, clinical, corporate environments. Her certifications include NSCA, ACE, and ACSM.

Thomas Loxley, Auburn University. Thomas is a graduate research assistant his masters in biosystems engineering. He also races in short distance triathlons.

Sineyda Ortiz, University of Southern Mississippi. Sineyda is the coordinator of fitness and wellness at USM. She is passionate about helping and motivating others and loves creating a positive and inspiring atmosphere for all. Her certifications include group fitness, cycling, and RYT 200.


Omar Mulla, University of South Alabama. Omar is ACE certified and interested in functional training and health psychology. He is a passionate surfer and adventure enthusiast. Omar’s love for fitness is fueled by the demands of an active lifestyle.

Serena Nimityongskul, University of South Alabama and Meditation Center of Alabama. Serena is a full time volunteer at the Meditation Center of Alabama and helps organize the USA Meditation Club. She is dedicated to improving the mental well-being of others. She has lead meditation classes at USA’s Student Recreation Center for several years.

Danna Parsons, Piloxing, LLC. Danna is a master trainer for Piloxing. She resides in Houston, Texas where she is the head trainer and studio owner of GroupFit USA, LLC. She is certified by AFAA.

Melissa Parsons, Mississippi University for Women. Melissa considers herself in her “happy place” at MUW where she educates how to stay inward and focused throughout each workout and navigate through a lifetime of wellness.

Bill Perry, Auburn University. Bill has been a triathlete most of his adult life. He has competed in several Ironmans and raced in endurance events around the world. He is the head coach for the Auburn High School mountain bike team.

Kaitlyn Plan, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kaitlyn is the graduate intern of fitness and wellness at UAB. She is currently in her first year of graduate school to obtain her masters in exercise physiology. She is NASM certified.


Tyler Reese, University of Southern Mississippi. Tyler is working on his Ph.D. in computational science with an emphasis in physics. Tyler is adding teaching certifications to match his diverse group exercise interests.

Dorothy Reynolds, University of Southern Mississippi. Dorothy has a master’s of science in nutrition and food systems. She has successfully completed the didactic program in dietetics in 2006. Her certifications include AFAA, Spinning, and TRX.

Katie Rickels, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Katie is the graduate assistant of fitness and wellness at UAB. Katie is currently in her last year of graduate school to obtain her master’s degree in exercise physiology. Her certifications include AFAA, Beachbody, and Les Mills.

Erin Scott, Beachbody LIVE! Erin is a master trainer for Beachbody and is passionate about lifting others up to see their fullest potential. Her mission is to help people experience the fun and excitement of fitness. Her certifications include AFAA and ACE.

Tom Shifflet, Advantage Sport and Fitness. Tom is the territory sales manager for Advantage Sport and Fitness.

Chantal Stasiulis, Florida State University. Chantal is a senior psychology major with a minor in biological studies. She has taught fitness classes at FSU’s Bobby E. Leach Center since 2013. Her certifications include AFAA and Spinning.


Dolly Stokes, BfitLifestyles and Stokes Fitness Academy. Dolly has used her knowledge and experience since 1987 by providing clients with cutting-edge training fitness programs to improve their physical health and fitness performance. Her certifications include AFAA and FiTour.

Kyle Thibodeaux, University of South Alabama. Kyle is in his last year of the doctor of physical therapy program at USA. He plans to become an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist with a special interest in working with Crossfit and olympic weightlifting athletes.

Dwyanetta “Dee” Thomas, Rock Paper Fitness LLC. Dee is the owner and director of Rock Paper Fitness, a group fitness studio in Mobile, Alabama. It is aimed at combating obesity and lowering health disparities in minority women and children. Dee is a graduate of the University of South Alabama with a background in physical fitness and education.

Audrey Vasauskas, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. Audrey is an assistant professor of physiology in the department of anatomical sciences and molecular medicine of ACOM. She currently teaches weekly yoga classes to medical students. She received her RYT 200 in 2006.

Jana Walters, James Madison University. Jana is a faculty member in the department of kinesiology at JMU. Jana is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and coordinating practicum and internship experiences. Her certifications include ACSM, AFAA, and AEA.

David Weber, University of South Alabama. David is an associate professor of physiology and cell biology in USA’s medical school. He is a TRX core member-yellow. David participates in many activities including body leverage/bodyweight training and circuit training. His certifications include AFAA, Spinning, TRX, and NETA.


Patrice Williams, WERQ Fitness. Patrice is a national fitness presenter and group exercise instructor. She has a passion for mentoring and developing new instructors and creating a love of fitness. Her certifications include AFAA and ACE.

Samantha Woolard, Auburn University at Montgomery. Samantha is a senior marketing major and has been responsible for marketing and advertising of AUM’s workplace wellness challenge. She is proficient in social media and uses this to reach students, faculty, and staff.

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Student Recreation CenterDEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS RECREATION

(251) 460-6065 or www.southalabama.edu/campusrec

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