Working with clients impacted by obesity is not only a challenging task, it’s also a demanding lifetime mission for fitness professionals around the globe. This interactive workshop will build a bridge between scientific knowledge and skill application with a focus on hands-on coaching skills for clients with obesity. Learn how to apply ‘’people-first language for obesity” when training individuals with unhealthy weight and empower them to live the dream of a positive and engaging exercise experience. Simple assessments, smart warm-up drills, fitness games, partner exercises, progressions and modifications for all primal movements, coaching and cueing techniques will be demonstrated.

Pelvic floor dysfunction affects almost 25% of women, and its prevalence increases with age, BMI and medical procedures like hysterectomies. This class will review pelvic floor dysfunction, the pelvic floor musculature and review five exercises which specifically address the pelvic floor. Come and explore the need for understanding exercise form, breath, intra-abdominal pressure and muscle co-activation when teaching exercises to enhance pelvic floor functionality.