ECA/OBOW NYC 2009 CONVENTION ISSUE

CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

INTERVIEW WITH MINDY MYLREA

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ECA/OBOW NYC 2009 ISSUE

Editor in Chief • Carol Scott

Consulting Editor • Gary Scott

Associate Editor • Susan Kasper

Design by • Kyle Grazia

Contributing Writers • Teri Gentes, Scott Josephson, Petra Kolber

ECA WORLD FITNESS ALLIANCE

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FEATURES

6, 7 OBOW Convention Hightlights

9, 10, 11 Interview with Mindy Mylreaby Susan Kasper

20 Recipe: Enhanced Purple Power Shake

DEPARTMENTS

4 Carol’s Cornerby Carol Scott

15, 16 Professional Development ColumnWhat Have You Done For Me Lately

by Petra Kolber

17 Mind/Body ColumnDon’t Focus on a Better You

by Margaret Moore

18, 19 Food For Thought Columnby Scott Josephson

26 GrapevineBook, Product & Video Reviews

What’s Hot in the Market

27 OBOWECA's Charitable Division

Put Your Home on an Energy Diet

33 Calendar of EventsWhere to Find CECs in Your Area

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"LET THE DREAMERS WAKE THE NATION! " ....

Given the situations of today, and the unprecedented economic fall from grace it is painfullyobvious the old ways of doing things have failed. It is apparent that we need new and creative ways to live and work in this world.

With great turmoil also comes great opportunity and it is exactly the " dreamers" who willrescue us from ourselves! If there was ever a time for hopeful thinking, it is now! Weshould stretch with our heart, soul and imagination and move forward toward a better day.

In the movie "Wall St", Gordon Geeko remarks " Greed Works", “Greed is God.” We have seen this to be the largest possible faux pas in modern history! As Annie Lenoxstates so well, “We have fallen from our shelves, to face the truth about ourselves.”Today’s challenges

give us the chance to move away from the quest for all things material and the "all aboutme" mentality and work towards what is really important in life ... helping others and beingof service. Consuming less and producing more, conserving our energy, moving towardsalternative ones, and renewing the planet can now begin in full earnest.

We in the fitness industry excel in being of service. We thrive on helping others reach theirgoals and become happier and healthier in the process. What better time to focus in onhow we can expand upon those concepts and really drive our planet toward a more nurturing and giving existence. As we move towards a more loving, thoughtful place wecan think about how we can help someone else. This can be the new order of the day,especially when that need has escalated so.

We all know how rewarding it is to help another, and if each of us worries about someoneelse, the planet will surely heal itself. Now, I am far from a "Pollyanna" as you all well know,however, if we are to move past these incredible obstacles, we are going to need hope; ...some "dreaming" if you will.

I would believe, the first thing we need to do is let go of our fears and allow ourselves to"dream" a little of what can be possible if we try. As Franklin Roosevelt so eloquently said;"We have nothing to fear, but fear itself." Hope can explain fear, and help open up the door for possibility and success.

To dream, is to imagine a new possibility. ECA has always been on the side of possibilityand reaching for new heights. We believe in "letting go and imagining all possibilities", inopening up to new ideas and concepts we allow for the possibility of reaching for the bestwithin ourselves. Now is the best possible time to embrace the impossible and truly "let the dreamers wake the nation!"

We are excited more now than ever to provide you with the necessary and the possible

to help you make a difference in this world. You can do this by fortifying your career possibilities and by offering ideas and concepts that provide the groundwork for each ofyou to dream and reach for previously unimagined possibilities.

So, "Let the Dreamers Wake the Nation" and let's make a better day!

Enjoy our Show! and most of all, Thank you for all your support.

As Mohattma Ghandi stated "Be the Change you wish to see in the world" Lets movetogether as a community and start changing the world!

“Fitness with a Conscience”

Carol ScottPresident, ECA516-432-6877

“We will hold out our hand, if you unclench your fist"- President Barak Obama

CAROL’S

CORNERby Carol Scott, President

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My Resolution : To be more involved in the local and national politics and policies, and make sure I help our country to get back on track and move away from corruption and greed. And to keep cynicism at bay and keep hope eternal

- Carol Scott

We all need to be accountable and responsible. The worldwould be much better off if everyone knew that!

- Gary Scott

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPIN NATIONThursday Feb 26th 6:30 -8:30 PM

ECA/OBOW 2009 event will be site of a Charity Challenge led by SpinMaster, Josh Taylor, to benefit two worthwhile organizations: Athletesfor a Cure and Lance Armstrong Foundation. This two hour SpinningNation ride have 85 bikes that need to be filled. For more informationcontact www.spinningnation.org.

GLOBAL EVENT - OBOW presents An Evening with Annie CarpenterSmartFlow Yoga: Deconstructing the Sun Salutation on Friday, Feb 27th 6:00 - 9:00pm

Many yoga practices begin with and are centered around “SuryaNamaskar,” the sun salutation. And many students injure their shoulders,whether rotator cuff tear or bicep tendonitis, or worse! Learn the func-tional anatomy of the shoulder girdle – how and why the joints andmuscle work together to bring power and freedom to this area. Nextwe’ll bring our awareness into each of the elements of this beautifulsequence, and finally invite this ancient ritual to the sun to move usinto the bliss of intelligent, flowing movement. Fee: $49 (portion of proceeds will be donated to globalwarming.org)

DRUM FOR THE PLANET! EVENTFriday Feb 27th 5:30 –on

Join in for a very special interactive event on Friday night, DrumsAlive with Rob Glick and Mindy Mylrea, Benjamin Black and JonGiswold kick off the evening.

Join these very special presenters, along with surprise guests andeveryone at ECA as we “Drum” for the planet. Global Awarenessmeets primal energy in this total body experience!. You will activelyparticipate in this stunning, thrilling, and totally transformational event.Drumming enhances neurological pathways to the brain, brings joy,and offers an exhilarating experience! Join us in a drumming eventthat will rock your convention experience! No experience required. Roband Mindy will show you all you need to know! Drum sticks includedor bring your own signature pair! This special event’s donation recipient is Climate Project, anon-profit organization dedicated tobringing information and educationabout climate change A guest speakerfrom Climate Project will provide ashort presentation after “ Drums Alive”Followed by a full dance party withFitness DJ Deekron. . FREE toConvention attendees with a SuggestedDonation of $10.00 if you are soinclined.

ECA has always been more than just a fitness conference. Each year we strive to leave a lastingimpressions on our attendees. We are a family, acommunity and these events, our reunion. Thisyear we are offering more programs, workshops,lectures, and networking events which speak toyou, our fitness community. This is our second yearwith our new name, as the ECA/OBOW NYC Show.We look to reach a new height of awareness, andmake a connective bond through our programmingand events. Our special events this year all add toyour experience and bring a message of globalunity and renewal.We are confident that you, our ECA/OBOW atten-dees, will develop new skills to broaden your careeropportunities, make smarter decisions and increaseyour client base. And, the opportunity to learn fromthe best the industry has to offer!There are more special events and functions, new presenters and fitness programs! Extensiveprogramming for Yoga, Pilates, Spinning®, BodyConditioning, Program Design, Nutrition,Management and Teaching Training Skills, Step Training, Dance and so much more.Here are some of the special events offered at this year’s event.

CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTSWe have the hottest Show on Broadway!

PROGRAM DESIGN

Paul Chek is back with several new workshops, Jason Karp will bejoining us with Marathon Training 101 and Alwyn Cosgrove withModern Fitness Programming along with Len Kravitz and JC Santana.

Sustainability and Environmental Friendly is a new topic we are offering, with classes from Lawrence Biscontini, Dalien and R. MarkDavid. R. Mark David is teaching Sustainability and SocialResponsibility: are you being a leader; and Giving Your Body a Booster Shot for Better Health.

Resistance Training and Conditioning and Cardiovascular Traininghas Mindy Mylrea doing a number of workshops about Balls, Armsand Abs. We also have various BOSU® programs, TRX® Training withFraser Quelch, Body Bar with Shery Caitlin and GRAVITY® program-ming with Rob Glick and Elizabeth Leeds. David Mesirow will also be presenting a workshop titled, “Beam Fundamentals” on his newestcreation, Beamfit®.

Our Yoga and Pilates programs have grown exponentially due to ourattendees request and the industrys’ demands. Kim Kraushar, JohnGary, will be offering various STOTT PILATES® along with Industrymasters ; Elizabeth Larkam and Elle Herman. Peak Pilates has joinedus with MVe Chair sessions as well. Annie Carpenter will be offeringseveral programs, including SmartFlow Yoga: Hips; Smartflow Yoga:Backbends; SmartFlow Yoga: Deconstructing the Sun Salutation.Desiree Rumbaugh and Mathew Cohen join us this year along withMolly Fox, Beth Shaw, Amy Ippoliti, ,and Jacki Prete, offering several workshops in Anusara Yoga.

Ilaria Montagnani is back with Bodystrikes and Powerstrikes workshops, along with Patricia Moreno leading her WarriorSati program, Roberto Melani and Mathew Cohen with Kung FuFundamentals

JC Santana, Scott Josephson, Len Kravitz, R. Mark Davis, SophiePachella, Kara Mohr, Paul Chek, and Chris Mohr will be offering various Nutrition lectures.

And of course, Josh Taylor, Jennifer Sage, Iona Passik, will be leadingour popular Spinning® workshops to inspire and educate you.

ECA OBOW AFTER PARTY AND CALVINOGRAPHY LAUNCH EVENT!Saturday Feb 28th 7 -10 pm

@ M2 Ultra Lounge (formerly Mansion) 530 W 28th St

Join ECA in celebrating our 2009 OBOW Winners and being thefirst to hear of a brand new program roll out “Calvinography”Come to the hottest dance club in NYC . Entertainment, dancing,and partying …the likes of which people will be talking about formonths to come! Stay on to dance all night with fellow ECAattendees, fitness enthusiasts and presenters and gurus! Open toALL so bring your friends!

WAKE UP! And Smell The Coffee: Coffee and NetworkingSunday 11 AM

Join fellow attendees and discuss topics that impact your career – management solutions, career advancement, teachingtechniques, mentoring and much more.

STEP AND DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY

Shaun T is back! We have added a session with the popularsuper star on Friday @ 3:30pm, Christiane Reiter is back in thehouse as well! S “Presenter of the Year” four times in Europe,she is an international sensation. Presenting this year again, ourfavorites and yours ; Calvin Wiley, Robert Steinbacher, AngieBunch, Robert Glick, Patrick Goudeau, Petra Kolber, Tony Stone,Patricia Moreno, Clay Grant, Lisa Wheeler, Misty Tripoli andSarina Jain. And back again for a return engagement after bringing down the house last year ; Sherman Shoate andCheyenne Kibblewhite.

MANAGEMENT AND TEACHING SKILLS

Fitness is a Business! Join us for the frist time for “ECAConference Kick Start “with Ilene Bergelson, the Secrets forRetention with Nicki Anderson, Working with Doctors – How andWhy with Frank Butterfield, additional sessions with LawrenceBiscontini, Shannon Fables, Lisa Wheeler, and Michelle Mascariwill aid you in becoming a more successful professional andenhancing your skills .

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It was to try to learn something new everyday. and so far I have been successful. - Mindy Mylrea

MindyECA: How did you become involved in fitness?

MM: I started teaching fitness when I was 17 years old. I starteda mother / daughter disco class. At 21, after attendingNeighborhood PlayHouse theater school in New York City and not having much luck on Broadway, I moved back toCalifornia to continue my studies and perform in theater inCalifornia. Needing money I approached a racquetball club with the idea of starting an aerobics class. They had never heardof aerobics - no one had really - they agreed to let me use anempty racquetball court and a boom box. My one class a dayturned into four classes that were packed, and an aerobic'steacher was born. I have been a group ex instructor for over 25 years. I was in the first AFAA certification that was createdand given - that's a long time ago. Looking back there have been so many changes and yet not so many. I have learned that current trends were probably here before and will be backagain; Kickboxing, dance based aerobics, bootcamp, to name afew. I laugh when I see something become mainstream and "all the rage" when I have been doing it for years. It's all goodand it always will be - that’s how I see it.

MINDY MYLREA INTERVIEWBy Susan Kasper

ECA: What prompted you to teach a disco class to momsand daughters at the age of 17?

MM: I saw a need. It was the disco craze era and I wasalways a self-starter. The program started as a lunchtimekids fit program for a local school. I was getting notorietyfrom my work there, parents were asking me what else Icould do and so I created the class. Looking back this is how I create much of what I do - I see a need that no oneelse is filling and I fill it.

ECA: At that time, was there a spiritual component to working out?

MM: Back when I started teaching aerobics there was a birth for many women. Aerobics gave a release to so manyand an empowerment that was never seen before. Womenwere experiencing strength and power in their bodies thatthey didn’t have before. The group dynamic added to theexcitement. For me, it was truly a movement of self-discovery. I learned that I could do anything if I worked hardenough. I learned that it was so rewarding to be focused onsomething and to dive into it with every part of your being.

ECA: How did you move from presenting to your own company - what were some of the obstacles that youencountered?

MM: My career has evolved all by itself. People say to me"Oh you have worked so hard to be where you are" I don'treally feel that I have worked a day in my life. It has all beenthis incredible journey of fun. If I look back there have beenfour major tipping points.

1. Winning the World Aerobic Championship,

2. When I created my first program and DVD for the fitnessindustry - the weighted jump rope .

3. Deciding to be an infomercial host.

4. Convincing my husband Bruce to quit his job and join mein business (This was the biggest.)

ECA: What made you know that you were gaining momen-tum in something bigger than you originally thought?

MM: This is a hard question because there were many times in my life where I saw a "tipping point" but that tipping point is fuzzy. This especially happens when you areworking on so many projects at once. I think Gliding is that“something bigger” when I saw the amount of gyms withGliding on their schedules. That was a big moment for me.

ECA: Who in your life has assisted you towards your goals?

MM: My husband, Bruce, by far has been instrumental inmy success. All the years I traveled to conventions for verylittle pay, paying my dues, trying to make a name formyself, he was at home taking care of our family. And thenwhen I got home after a long weekend away he would goright back to his 9 to 5 job to support our family because for years I didn't make enough for us to live off of. I havelearned from so many of my peers within the fitness industry. Jay Blahnik has helped me so much about - wellwith everything. I could name so many names but just knowthere are so many people in this industry that I admire.

ECA: And how did you convince your husband to join you — what was he doing before?

MM: My husband was the sales manager for a company inthe semi conductor robotics industry. His commute wasover 2 hours per day and he had been in the same industryfor over 20 years. I had been asking him for years to join me in the fitness industry but being the wonderful providerthat he was, he couldn't see it be financially feasible. I wasat a point in my career where I was traveling almost everyweekend, and shooting dvds on the east coast when I livedin the west coast. I had an idea of starting a dvd productioncompany. Gliding was also taking off in a big way and Ithought that Bruce could run that part of the business whichwould mean we would travel together. That was my dream.So after much deliberation and late night talks, he "glided"over. If any of you have met him you will agree with me thathe adds so much to this business. I know this is corny but Ican say all my dues paid off because working with Bruce isall I ever wanted. I am the happiest gal around.

ECA: Tell me a bit about your family. Did they help you create your children's fitness program?

MM: I have three boys Drew 22, Chris 21, Casey 16. I havebeen teaching Physical Education for their classes sinceDrew was in preschool. I created my first kids fitness dvdseries based on what worked and what didn't from thoseclasses. It’s amazing to see young adults; my oldest sonDrew’s age, whom I taught way back in elementary schoolapproach me and still remember all the games we playedand the lessons learned. To know that I made such animpact is the greatest gift. I am so proud of my kid's fitnessprogram and owe it all to all the kids who helped me createit over the years.

ECA: How did you come up with the games in the schools?

MM: I came up with my games in all sorts of ways. I read alot of books on the subject. I create most of my games fromscratch. I find an object; a balloon, a parachute, whateverand I start to play. I also give an object to my kids and Iobserve what they naturally do with that object. I havecome up with some of my best Gliding moves this way.

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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest;Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

- Confucius

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The doors of wisdom are never shut.- Benjamin Franklin

ECA: And are your sons involved within the fitness field too?

MM: Oh yes!!!! This is a family business. Our son Drewdirects and edits many of our projects. All three boys workin the booth at shows (when not in school). They assist inshoots, and even star in dvds along with me!

ECA: How did you start your involvement with your products? And what is that process like when working with them.

MM: Many times a magazine will ask me to write an articleon a topic and that starts the ball rolling and gets my creative juices flowing. Many companies ask me to developthe programming for a product they are launching - that hasled to so many great adventures. Many times it has beenthat someone saw me in a class I was teaching and onething led to another. That is how I was chosen for my firstinfomercial. I didn't advertise or audition. I was seen doingmy thing - So if I had to give any advice to anyone, it wouldbe to "do your thing and do it well" every time because younever know who is watching.

ECA: And for business -- In this economic situation we areexperiencing - how does your husband - whom I am assum-ing is the "business partner" in your life -- what advice canhe offer - about starting or continuing business.

MM: When Bruce quit his job three years ago we were verycareful not to count on only one income stream. We formu-lated a plan that would allow us to generate income fromthe many "ideas" we had. If one or more failed we stillwould be okay because we had other income channels. Welaunched the following our first year:

1. Savvier Fitness - We would be the fitness industry arm of Savvier (direct response company) providing Glidingproduct and programming, which I created and devel-oped, (and then BenderBall and Melt it off ) to the fitness industry.

2. FitFlix Productions – is our DVD production company. Wepartnered with a local production house, Digital MediaFactory, to offer our fitness dvd services to both the proand consumer markets.

3. FitFest – is our fitness convention and trade show.

4. Mindy Mylrea - the brand. Bruce would be my agent forinfomercials, presenting, and our DVD projects. Well all ofthem worked and now we are working 24 / 7!

ECA: What are some of the lessons that you learned thatwould help others through the process of developing theirown business?

MM:

1. Be consistent. Do what you do and do it well every timeand then do it better next time you do it.

2. No one ever owes you anything. Be grateful for every-thing that happens your way and try to deliver 1000%more then expected

3. If you have an idea ACT on it. Don't wait for someoneelse to come out with your goods. You are worthy anddeserving to create and reap the rewards.

4. Surround yourself with awesome people. Find peoplewho are equally or surpass you in smarts, sense ofhumor, wisdom, talent. And find people who want you toreach every potential you have.

5. Be unique and authentic. Discover in yourself what makesyou stand out and then let that part of you flourish. Mystandout quality is that I am always UP and that I have anover abundance of energy. Having these two qualitiesallows me to attract equally up and energetic people,which allows me to get a whole lot done.

6. I would also offer the advice to keep expenses down. Noone really needs that new car or that new house. Havingmore stuff means having to take care of more stuff. Bruceand I live in the same house we bought 23 years ago. Weonly own one old car.

And lastly if you do go into business with your life partner,go in as if your relationship were a tree. Make sure that theroots of the relationship are strong and deeply imbedded.Make sure that your branches easily bend and sway onwindy days and care for your tree so that blossoms willalways bloom.

Books Mindy Recommends:

7 spiritual Laws of Success.

I just love Deepok Chopra. I readmostly professional How to bookswhich are actually pretty boring. Icannot read fiction as I get tooinvolved with the characters and Ican't get my work done. I am aworkaholic and I don't want anythingto clutter my mind that isn't useful. It may sound weird!!!

Mindy

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MINDY MYLREA INTERVIEWBy Susan Kasper

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FOR ME LATELY?By PETRA KOLBER

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE

One of the greatest challenges I have had, both as a presenter

and as an instructor, is continuallydeveloping new material that is

fresh and inspiring. As presenters and group fitness instructors

we deal with the challenge of havingthat one student who is thinking,

“What Have You Done For Me Lately?”

Several years ago I was at a crossroads with my step

presentations. I was torn between what I “THOUGHT”

participants were looking for versus what I knew in my

heart felt right to me. This is not an article about right

or wrong, it’s about how we keep our students coming

back week after week and hopefully year after year to

our classes. How can we keep it fresh and interesting

while maintaining our own integrity and staying true to

our personal teaching style and methodology?

Through this last election we saw that the candidate

that remained focused on one message and did not

jump around trying to please everyone is now our

President. I am not saying that we cannot mix things

up, but maybe it is time to flip the switch and think less

about what we do in the classroom and more about

how we do it. Perhaps instead of looking at changing

up the choreography as the way to pack the room, we

look at applying consistency of action and intention to

accomplish the same goal.

With the economy losing more than our waistline ever

will, clubs will be hesitant to purchase new equipment.

I, for one, am fine with that prospect. Equipment is a

terrific tool to help instructors mix up class formats and

also can be a great way to challenge the member.

However, there is a thin line between using a piece of

equipment to enhance a workout versus using it as a

prop to replace top of the line cueing and instruction.

So what about the non-equipment classes? How do

we keep those sessions fresh and exciting

to the members? After all, a grapevine is a

grapevine. I used to say that we are as

only as good as our last class. While there

may be some truth to that,

I also know that it is impossible to knock

it out of the ballpark EVERY time and

thinking that way puts incredible and

unrealistic expectations upon us.

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A class is an event, similar to going out for dinner with friends.

The steps and exercises we choose are the ingredients for the

meal to come. Some may be sweet (easy to do) and some may

be salty (challenging but still appealing). Once we have chosen

our main ingredients we then sprinkle in the spices and herbs to

add the flavor and mystique to the meal. The sprinkling of spices

can be compared to your words and intentions you bring to the

class. Depending on what spices you add the meal can be one

that will be savored for years to come or one that tasted slightly

bitter and makes the customer (member) think twice before

coming back to that particular restaurant. The one thing I think

we can agree upon is that while the taste of the food is important,

the element that often brings us back to one restaurant versus

another has a lot to do with the energy and “vibe”.

So here is some food for thought. Perhaps the question we

should ask ourselves is not what have we done for our students

lately but how did we do it? Maybe we are spending too much

time before class prepping the ingredients and not enough time

making sure that we serve them up with a smile and a kind word.

What if in place of adding that extra spin we added extra words

of encouragement. Instead of learning the latest and greatest

moves on a new piece of equipment we learn the names of our

students who come year after year to work out with us?

It does not matter how much we change and mix up our classes

week after week. If the front row members are the only ones

that can do it what message are we truly sharing? Is it about

horeography or is it about commitment to wanting the best for

our students? Is it about the latest moves or is it about the

motivation? Is it about being the hardest class on the schedule

or is it being the class with the biggest heart?

As instructors, we have the ability to create magic. However, the

magic is not found in the choreography. The magic lies in our

ability to allow the worries and stresses that our students bring

into the classroom to vanish for 60 minutes. For that next hour

when the moves, the motivation and the methodology all come

together with great intention – it is perfection.

Petra Kolber is a motivational speaker, International Presenter

and Spokesperson for Yes Fitness Music. For more information

visit her website. www.petrakolber.com

FOR ME LATELY?By PETRA KOLBER

WHAT HAVE YOU DONETips For Keeping Your Classes

Growing in a Shrinking Economy

By Petra Kolber

Learn the names of your students. If like me, you have a difficult time with this, make a cheat sheet.Most students stand in the same spot for years. Make a diagram of the room and put the name of the student in the spot they stand in. You can also add one characteristic to remind you of their name or find out one thing about them that is NOT relatedto working out. For example, how many kids do hey have etc.

Change your warm up and cool down every month.These are often the last areas we pay attention to inour workouts. First and last impressions are lastingimpressions. Keep the warm up uncomplicated togive you time to connect with your students. Thecool down can be as simple as changing the song.

When using small equipment in class, try to do anoption without the equipment first, especially when it comes to a lower body exercise. Take the time toteach the technique first. This way you can be assuredthat your toy for the day is enhancing your workoutversus just being a distraction.

If using equipment always know WHY you are addingit to a particular exercise. “FAB “ it for your students –show them the features and tell them the benefits.

Mix up your music. Music is one of the simplest wayswe can add energy to the room and change up ourclass. Try to experiment with different styles and erasof music. By using the Internet, there are great waysto try before you buy. Share music ideas with otherinstructors and also reach out to our students to seewhat they like.

Teach to your students and not at them.

Lastly, as I heard Lynne Brick tell me over 15 yearsago, never forget that no one is paying to see yourbad day. More likely than not, they are trying to forget theirs.

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Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.- Dale Carnegie

DON’T FOCUS ON A

‘Better You’ in 2009 by Margaret Moore, CEO and founder of Wellcoaches Corp., the leader in wellness coach trainingand certification. Ms. Moore is co-founder of the McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School Coaching & Positive Psychology Initiative and annual Coaching Psychology Conference.

Here are some suggestions for reaching your “thriving” goals for 2009.

1. Visualize doing one or more “thriving” activities.

2. Write yourself a letter dated one year from now describinghow you succeeded in the past year. Don’t forget where youput it so that you can look at it regularly.

3. Make relationships one of your thriving activities. Studiesshow that strong relationships help us thrive and make usless likely to suffer poor health, depression, and prematuredeath.

4. Leave behind false notions of quick fixes for health and hap-piness. Instead aim to outgrow your current way of life. Gofor lasting change, which brings new learning, new perspec-tives, and new confidence.

5. Rather than “I resolve,” say “I want” to do somethingbecause it brings meaning to my life.

6. Develop reasonable, modest, and appealing goals and makea realistic plan for achieving them. Give yourself plenty oftime to experiment, allowing for lots of trial and correction.

7. Pace yourself, track your progress, hold yourself account-able, and develop strategies for any challenges that arise.Recruit people who care about you to give you support.

8. Keep a positive attitude. It may not cure a disease, but think-ing positively can help you deal with life’s ups and downs,make the most of your situation, find things to be gratefulfor, and enjoy life more fully.

9. Handle stress well. Research shows that stress can wreakhavoc not only on your efforts to reach your goals, but it willcompromise your energy and immune system.

10. Celebrate and reward yourself along the way for your effortsand successes.

11. Work with a Wellcoaches_certified wellness coach to achieveyour goals to increase the likelihood of success.

12. One year from now, pull out your letter and appreciate yourprogress in the past year, whatever it looks like!

ABOUT WELLCOACHES CORPORATION www.wellcoaches.com

“Don’t focus on a ‘better you’ in 2009 by making New Year’s resolutions.”Instead take inventory of the 5_ 10 thingsthat make you thrive, and work steadilyover the entire year ahead to incorporatemore of them into your everyday life.“You’ll enjoy life more, feel more energetic and healthy, and the goodhabits you want to adopt will feel more within reach.”

“Abandon the words `would, could, and should,’” and develop a deeper connection to your big pictureof lifelong good health and well_being. Say to yourself: “Positive change will be easier if I’m thriving.” First identify the big things that make yourlife worth living. You may now be actively gettingthese things done often, infrequently, or not at all.Making a commitment to get these things done regularly to make you happier is a gift only you can give yourself.

The dictionary defines well_being or wellness as optimal physical and mental health, yet it’s up to youto figure out what makes you well and flourish. It feelsgreat to become the boss of your own well-being, anddo it in your own style.

My own list of what makes me thrive includes cookingnew dishes with family and friends, donating moneyand time to people in need, listening to jazz, and exercising vigorously to balance the stress that comeswith being an entrepreneur. When I’m in a thrivingmode, I make healthy choices most of the time. When I feel down, I tend to slip up.

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"When you're coasting, you're coasting downhill". - Scott Josephson

SLOWDOWN

FORSLOW

FOOD?

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THOUGHT

Scott Josephson, M.S., R.D.is the Director of Operations at Hippocrates Health Institute, a premier life changing

property in West Palm Beach, Florida. Scott is a national level conference speakerthroughout the United States and Canada, a recipient of numerous awards and is

frequently published covering a wide range of industry topics. In addition to several certifications, he holds a degree from the University of Miami and is on the advisory

board of the American Fitness Professionals and Associates. His work portfolio includesGeraldo Rivera, Wimbledon Champion Chris Evert and athletes from the New York

Giants and New York Mets.

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The Slow Food movement was founded in 1989 by Carlo Petriniin Italy, though it began in 1986 to resist the opening of aMcDonalds near the Spanish steps in Rome. Since then it hasflourished to 122 countries around the globe. To date, the slowfood organization spawned by that initial movement has expand-ed to over 83,000 members worldwide with 16,000 members inthe U.S.A. The movement has a strong belief that food is a com-mon language and a universal right. It’s followers continue with adeep appreciation for slowing down and savoring the traditions oftheir table and taste buds.

I can appreciate that concept, however when your hungry do youreally eat slow? All totaled, 800 chapters exist with 350 in Italycomposed of 35,000 members and 450 other regional chaptersaround the world. Its members include culinary professionals,food enthusiasts, farmers, food producers, educators and stu-dents. In America, Slow Food USA envisions a world in which allpeople can eat delicious food that is good for them, good for thepeople who grow it, and good for the planet. The overall organiza-tional structure is decentralized, and each chapter has a leaderwho is responsible for promoting local farmers and local flavorsthrough the region with events such as taste workshops, winetasting and promoting the farmers markets. Offices have beenopened in Switzerland (1995), Germany (1998), New York City(2000), France (2003), Japan (2005), and most recently in theUnited Kingdom. The head offices are located near the famouscity of Turin in northern Italy, and numerous publications are avail-able in several languages. In the USA, “The Snail” is the quarter-ly of choice, while Slow Food puts out literature in several otherEuropean nations. It is difficult to gauge the extent of the successof the Slow Food movement considering that the organizationitself is still very young. The current grassroots nature of SlowFood is such that few people in Europe and especially the UnitedStates are aware of it.

Current statistics show that Europe and Germany is a much big-ger consumer of organics than the USA. Slow Food has certainlycontributed to the growing awareness of health concerns inEurope, but on society as a whole Slow Food has had little effect.An example of this is the fact that tourists visit Slow Food restau-rants more than locals, but Slow Food and its sister movementsare still young. In an effort to spread the ideals of anti-fast food,Slow Food has targeted the youth of the nations in primary andsecondary schools. Volunteers help build structural frameworksfor school gardens and put on workshops to introduce the newgeneration to the art of farming. With all that being said, SlowFood USA still manages quite nicely to obtain funding and corpo-rate support. Numerous organizations have substantially support-ed broad cultural shifts by increasing consumer awareness aboutfood issues. This type of corporate thinking has helped provide

Slow Food Nation with the crucial capital necessary to underwritehuge events. Slow Food Nation has also received critical supportfrom forward-thinking foundations including general start-up capi-tal used to fund the initial operating costs and program-specificfunding in 2008. Philanthropists have also been crucial in support-ing Slow Food Nation’s development over the past few years byproviding support for the infrastructure development necessary.The Slow Food Nation event is big business with a budget over $2million not including resources donated by media partners andindividuals across the country who have generously given theirtime, know how and passion to make Slow Food Nation a reality.A recent event provided American farmers an opportunity to con-nect and give consumers the opportunity to gain a deeper under-standing of the role we all play in preserving America’s landscapeand food traditions. In addition, most palates enjoy authentic fla-vors and support the diversity of American food. Remember themovement’s initial philosophy is to be educational, and Slow Foodhas created some specific objectives to stay on course including:

• Preserving and promoting local and traditional food products forculinary traditions.

• Encourage ethical buying in local marketplaces.

• Organizing celebrations of local cuisine within various global regions.

• Promoting "taste education” by educating consumers about therisks of fast food.

• Educating citizens about the drawbacks of factory farms anddeveloping various political programs to preserve family farms.

• Lobbying for the inclusion of organic farming, and lobbyingagainst government funding of genetic engineering.

• Lobbying against the use of pesticides, and teaching gardeningskills to students and prisoners.

In the end, nothing goes without criticism. Some feel that the Slow Food movement initially succeeded because it mixedhedonism with a leftist political agenda. Pretty deep huh? Perhapsthere is some truth there based on their strong anti-technologyand anti-globalization views.

Other powerful organizations involved in the protection of traditional plants and farm animals tend to dislike the Slow Foodmovement's politics and claim that their main goal has shifted toself-promotion. In truth, both arguments might be right, and in theend it’s something to think about. The true cost of fuel for foodtransported to be around the world is not usually factored into theprice of goods. Instead it’s paid for indirectly through our personal taxes. That’s worth your “food for thought”! Fast food anyone?

Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued. - Socrates

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Peace begins with a smile.- Mother Teresa

enhanced

purple powershakeBy Teri Gentes

Learn how to love fueling yourself for a healthy, fit and fabulous life experience along with many easy ways you can do just this no matter how busy you are.

A fabulous, filling and anti-oxidant rich, fibre filled protein, carbohydrateand healthy fat, this combo of frozen and fresh fruits produces a thick and frosty smoothie you eat with a spoon making it great for kids too. Tell them its like frozen yogurt if you must.*

Add more or less liquid to achieve the desired consistency. This recipe is easilydoubled for you to share with friends! (Serves 2)

1 frozen banana – in chunks (peel ripe bananas, cut into bite size pieces and freeze until needed)

1 cup frozen blueberries (or a combo of your favorite berries)

1-2 fresh kiwis or _ cup pineapple or strawberries or chopped pears (use what you love)

_ cup soy, rice, almond, coconut or organic milk

_ cup freshly squeezed orange juice Just Juice or RW Knudsen’s bottled sugar freejuices

2 tbsp almond butter (raw is best, try Maranatha or Nuts to You) OR _ cup rawalmonds (soak in water overnight then drain)

1 heaping tsp greens (Ruth’s Raw Hemp Protein Powder with E3 Live and Maca is a great brand as is Trophic)

1 scant tsp of calcium ascorbate (if desired)

1 tbsp flax or Ruth’s hemp seed oil

1 – 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, if desired (great liver support)

1. Combine in a blender and whirl/pulse until creamy (stir occasionally to shift the fruits).

2. Add more nutrition: vitamins, minerals, fibre and essential fatty acids by toppingeach smoothie with a generous tbsp of ground flax seeds, hemp seeds, or beepollen etc… along with a few fresh berries of your choice. Suggested supple-ments can be found at: www.ruthshempfoods.com / www.trophic.net

Teri R Gentes Natural Nutrition researcher/educator/practitioner, Teri Gentes is certified in Lifestyle Wellness; Nutrition; and Personal Training and is a GourmetNutrition Cooking Coach. For information contact Teri atwww.terigentes.com or email her at teri@terigentes.com

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GRAPEVINE

OBOWONE BODY ONE WORLD is the charity wing of

ECA World Fitness. OBOW is dedicated to providing fund-

ing and bringing awareness about companies that share

the vision that the earth and its inhabitants deserve a

clean, safe, and free world. OBOW is committed

to spreading ideas about the pursuit of sustainable,

renewable energy and resources, environmental

rotection, tolerance, choice, and freedom for all peoples.

Every year ECA contributes money through OBOW

to organizations that work towards these goals and

hose that enrich and protect the lives of children,

animals and the environment. We have contributed

to many such organizations.

COAL PLANT SPILL WORSE THAN EXXON VALDEZ

Burning coal is a leading source of global warming pollution. As the recentenvironmental disaster at the TVA Kingston Fossil Plant in Tennessee proves,coal plants represent a major danger to the environment in more ways thanone. On December 22, 1.1 billion gallons of coal fly ash slurry spilled at theKingston Fossil Plant. Fly ash is a byproduct of coal combustion. The slurry (amixture of the ash and water) traveled downhill, covering the surroundingland with up to six feet of sludge, damaging homes and flowing into nearbywaterways. It was the largest coal slurry spill in U.S. history, and the amountreleased was more than 50 times larger than the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.

Yet the story has not received the level of press coverage it deserves. Thefirst independent test results showed significantly elevated levels of toxicmetals in samples of slurry and river water, which can cause cancer and liverdamage, among other health issues. The devastating environmental impactof the spill has yet to be fully determined. Hopefully the spill will ignite thedebate over the environmental safety of coal power plants.

NATIONAL TEACH-IN ON GLOBAL WARMING

On February 5th, 2009, the National Teach-In on Global Warming broughttogether over a million Americans in a solutions-driven dialogue on globalwarming, helping to focus the nation during the first 100 days of the Obamaadministration. The National Teach-In enlisted thousands of schools, faithgroups, civic organizations and businesses. Learn more atNationalTeachIn.org

PUT YOUR HOME ON AN ENERGY DIET

Energy efficiency is the fastest way to decrease global warming pollution.Here are some tips to help reduce your household's energy use, and yourhigh energy bills:

• Unplug appliances and electronics when not in use, as they consume energy even in "standby" mode.

• Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or less during the day, and 55 degrees at bedtime.

• Replace your light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. A CFL costs a little more but lasts 10 times as long and will lower your energy bills by more than $60 during its life.

• Cut heating expenses by weather-stripping to seal drafts around windowsand doors. Make sure your home has adequate insulation, especially in the attic.

• Use appliances that are certified as Energy Star to make your home energy efficient.

STUDENT INNOVATION

The recently launched New York Times Education Life section profiled stu-dents with innovative solutions to environmental problems. Included are sto-ries on a teenager who built a prototype ultra-compact electric motorcycle;and a young inventor harvesting the energy on a hybrid car. These are greatexamples of personal creativity and initiative.

For more information visit www.stopglobalwarming.org.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Join us to say a very special good bye to one of our own. Jon Giswold, the greatly admired professional andloved by many, has chosen retire from the fitness profession. We are honored to have him present at our convention, his last, and invite all you of you to our Best of Broadway! Presentation – where Jon Giswold will be presenting his final performance.

Our Best Of Broadway! Presentation will be on Sunday, March 1 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

Join some of NYC’s Hottest Dance Instructors, including Patricia Moreno, Abby Goldenberg, Calvin Wiley, andtheir students as they produce more heat than hell’s kitchen. Take all or part of this amazing dance marathon.Sessions are offered separately – sign up for one or all. We guarantee performances you won’t see anywherebut in NYC where we know a little bit about performing and making a scene. Join our Divas and become partof the show, feel what it’s like to be a performer on stage. Dance your hearts out, don’t hold back. This is anexperience to remember! A tony–award winner for sure.

Deekron launches a new workout podcast called Motion Traxx. Deekronfirst hit the fitness scene in 2007 with hiscds that reflected his club music and global music background. This podcast isfree to subscribers and provides runnersand fitness enthusiasts with high-energymusic to keep them going with upbeatdance music that is ideal for exercise andrunning. To subscribe to the downloadfree podcasts, visitwww.motiontraxx.com.

The Runners Diary is a great tool for runners of any level. There is a monthlyplanning calendar, daily log with an areafor aches and pains, distance, times,intensity and a food/nutrition area torecord your meals. The detailed journalalso explains how to pace yourself andgives sample training planning. Thisbook can be purchased atwww.velopress.com and is $15.95.

Perfect Bottle is a brand new productthat our reviewer feels will become pop-ular quickly. With 86% of plastic waterbottles in landfills and 1.5 million barrelsof oil used annually to make plasticwater bottles, this collapsible water bot-tle is worth having. It collapses to thesize of a hockey puck and is free ofBisphenol-A. For purchase information,contact Steinger@core.com or visit thewebsite www.perfectbottle.com.

Cardio & Core on the Mini-TrampThis DVD presents a varied combination

of core work and cardio work withemphasis on the core. It offers options

for different levels of fitness and isgeared for the intermediate to advanced

student. This dvd can be purchased atwww.stottpilates.com and is $14.95.

Prenatal workout on the Pilates EdgeThe cueing on this DVD targets breath,

stability and possible postural misalign-ment. It is a safe, gentle and non-impactworkout for the prenatal fitness enthusi-

ast. This dvd can be purchased atwww.stottpilates.com and is $14.95.

Pilates with Props Maximum Resistance vol. 2

This workout acquaints the participantwith Pilates small apparatus. It is a per-fect introduction to the props with cre-

ative, simple and easy to follow choreog-raphy. This dvd can be purchased atwww.stottpilates.com and is $14.95.

All three STOTT PILATES® DVD’s were reviewed byPatty Maraldo of Pilates for EVERY Body in Island Park,

New York. www.pattymaraldo.com

Full Body Blast with Beth ShawThis FULL BODY BLAST is divided intofour segments to address all your bodyparts; full body; upper body; core con-trol; and lower body. Our reviewer felt

that while this dvd was extremely long, itwas comprehensive and a very good dvd

for a trainer to use or for a student whowanted to review proper alignment. In

addition, the bonus features were worthlooking at. This dvd can be purchased at

www.yogafit.com and is $19.95.

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Jon Giswold

My resolution for my role as a trainer is to inspire, motivate and educate as many people as possible aboutthe value of good health, first and foremost. As a business professional, I will continue to motivate fitnessprofessionals in my lectures and writings in order to support and encourage them to reach for their goals andbelieve in their ability to change the health and well-being of our world.

- Nicki Anderson

This year is such a special year with the change in national leadership and the changes in the economic status ofso many people, for those of us fortunate enough to be in the fitness industry, now more than ever, we have anopportunity to share our life's work and passion with a community in need. To be in touch with our mind, bodyand spirit through movement is the greatest gift that we can share with each other. I am resolved to teach witha greater focus on bringing a gift of wellness and health to all who enter my classroom. - Fred Devito

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ECA/THRIVE PRESENTERSNicki Anderson is a 25-year industry veteran. She owns an award winningpersonal training studio and lectures all over the country. Nicki is the author ofnumerous books, articles and is a columnist for newspapers and magazines

Abbie Appel is ACE, AFAA, NASM certified, a PIA Pilates Master Trainer,and a Reebok University Master Trainer. Trained in dance and vocal performance, she has moved those skills in her work within various television programs, including Kiana's Flex Appeal on ESPN.

Ilene Bergelson, ACSM-HFI, ACE-CPT, CHEK Level 2, HLC 1, a veteran performer-turned fitness professional, Ilene has danced on Broadway andworked with rehabilitation specialists throughout the U.S. She has beenpublished by PT on the Net and lectured nationally. As founder ofLifemoves, Ilene offers CEC workshops including her popularEmpowerSpeak™ and Training for the Sport of Motherhood™ series.

Lawrence Biscontini, M.A. has won "Instructor of the Year" awards fromACE (2002), IDEA (2004), CanFitPro (Specialty 2004) and "Best Mind BodyPresenter ECA (2005). Lawrence works as a trainer and Wellness And SpaConsultant for his company, FG2000, Golden Door Spas, Reebok, AFAA,Resist-a-ball International, and Gliding and has created " Yo-Chi".

Benjamin Black has lived on four continents working in strategy consulting, professional sports and music, working with clients like JerryBruckheimer, Tyra Banks, Warner Brothers, Nike, Sony, Booz Allen, andCirque du Soleil. Benjamin presents self-discovery, branding and yoga workshops around the world.

Jay Blahnik is a former IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, Can Fit ProInstructor of the Year, Nike Athlete and Fitness Expert for MSNBC.com and The LA Times.

Angie Bunch is a professional dancer and Nike Inc. sponsored dance ath-lete from San Diego. She has been recently honored with the Channel 10News "Leadership Award". Angie is Founder and Executive Director ofCulture Shock Dance Troupes Inc.

Frank Butterfield is certified by ACE as a Personal Trainer, Group FitnessInstructor, Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant and ClinicalExercise Specialist. Frank created and implemented the NIKE Network program, served as a member of the Speed, Agility and Quickness develop-ment team, headed the launch team for the US launch of Body Pump. At irregular intervals in his professional fitness career, he has also been anacademic recruiter for USC, Fitness Events Manager for NIKE, and Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Las Vegas.

Annie Carpenter is renown for developing SmartFlow Yoga She leadsteacher trainings, workshops, and retreats in Los Angeles and abroad.Known as a teachers’ teacher, she has developed an intelligent blend ofsequencing with detailed instruction that seamlessly hooks each practice toa structural key unlocking any obstacles to freedom within the body, whilebringing the mind to a focused, steady state. Annie appears in the YogaJournal Book, “Yoga,” and has modeled for Yoga Journal several times.

Sherry Catlin has presented in 25 countries and 23 states. She's aContinuing Education Specialist for ACE, the Director of ProgramDevelopment for Body Bar Systems and a member of the Elite NationalTraining Team for Systematic Touch Training.

Paul Chek, HHP Internationally acclaimed speaker, consultant and HolisticHealth Practitioner Paul Chek, draws upon over twenty-five years of experi-ence in corrective exercise, high performance conditioning and integrativelifestyle management. Author of six books, over 60 DVDs and numerouscorrespondence courses and seminars, he has also developed four certifi-cation programs for advanced professional development in the health andfitness industry. Paul is the founder of the C.H.E.K Institute, based in SanDiego, CA which specializes in Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology Heis also the creator of the P~P~S Success Mastery Program .

Matthew Cohen is a 5th Degree Black belt in Shaolin style Kung Fu and a teacher of Yoga, Chinese Martial and Healing Arts for more than twodecades. Matthew is the director of Sacred Energy Arts Center in SantaMonica, California.

Alwyn Cosgrove is the owner of Results Fitness Training, a complete fitness programming and consulting service. He’s the author of New Rulesof Lifting and the New Rules of Lifting for Women as well as numerousarticles and publications and a consultant for Rodale Publications & Men'sHealth Magazine.

Lashaun Dale, MA, MPH, HLC 2, NSCA-CPT teaches and is CreativeManager of Group Fitness at Equinox Fitness Clubs. Lashaun is certifiedand by NSCA, CHEK and other organizations specializing in yoga, corestrength, flexibility training and youth fitness.

R. Mark Davis, a consummate strategist, manager and thought leader,plays a vital role in helping organizations actualize goals, discover unrecognized opportunities, optimize management leadership and developstrategic initiatives. He is President of SRL Partners, a sustainability, socialresponsibility and leadership consultancy, and the former CEO of TheOrganic Center.

Michelle Demus, a Senior Master Trainer for YogaFit, has more than 15 years of experience teaching in the yoga, fitness, and dance industries.Michelle holds a M.A. in Movement Therapy from UCLA and a B.F.A. inDance from The Juilliard School. She currently resides in NYC where sheis the Program Director for Pure Yoga.

Fred DeVito is the vice-President of Movement Classes + training. He co-founded the company's proprietary Core Fusion® class program andteacher training program. Fred directs the Core Fusion® program, teachertraining strategy and certification program, and teaching academy infrastructure to support a multi site roll out.

Shannon Fable was named the 2006 ACE Group Fitness Instructor of theYear. She is the founder and CEO of Sunshine Fitness Resources, a fitnessconsulting firm experienced in providing services for instructors, aspiringpresenters, fitness manufacturers and managers. Fable is an internationalpresenter for several well-known companies including the NautilusInstitute, BOSU, Power Systems and ACE.

Dana Flynn is the Co-Director of Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in NYC andSF. Dana lives to share what she loves with the curiosity of an eternal stu-dent. She approaches her life and practice with fresh insight, exploring themovement as medicine, the romance of the breath and the freedom of theSOUL as a mind-blowing, heart-expanding daily Blessing. She is celebratedas the Teacher's Teacher.

Molly Fox began her 28-year teaching career at the Jane Fonda Workouton Maiden Lane in 1979. Yikes! Barefoot too. She then moved to NYC, gotsome shoes and taught everything at her own studio, The Molly FoxStudios. In 1994 she threw off her shoes and began teaching Yoga. Shehas never looked back. Molly currently teaches classes around the SanFrancisco Bay Area that include Deep Flow Yoga, Pilates Mat, NIA and her very own Stiletto Camp. She has Happy Feet.

John Garey has studied Pilates for more than 15 years and owns LosAngeles-based John Garey Pilates, a STOTT PILATES® Licensed TrainingCenter and Competitor magazine’s choice for "the best Pilates studio inSouthern California." John is a regular contributor to pilates and fitness articles featured in national publications such as Men’s Fitness, Shape andthe Los Angeles Times. The Chicago Tribune, and one of the top six mostnotable instructors in the United States by American Fitness Magazinenamed him one of the three most popular instructors in Chicago. He holds a Masters degree in Adult Fitness from NYU.

Jon Giswold is a consultant to the Nautilus Health & Fitness Group creating programs for Schwinn Fitness, Stairmaster and Nautilus equipmentand has written two books. Jon designs and manages fitness centers fortop New York developers and was awarded the 2003 Key Award from Baily House for his continuing efforts on behalf of the City of HopeResearch Center.

Rob Glick was named the 2006 International Presenter of the Year byCanFit Pro and the 2005 Best Male Presenter by ECA. He holds a B.S. inexercise science and continues to bring cutting-edge education, program-ming and choreography to the fitness industry as a member of the creativeteam for EFI Sports Medicine's GRAVITY System and continuing educationprovider for both ACE and AFAA. He is a master trainer on the SchwinnCycling, BOSU and Body Bar teams as well as co-creator of the 5 StarInstructor Development program.

Abby Goldenberg presented master classes in Boston, San Juan and hasappeared on NY's WB-Channel 11. She is currently bringing her uniquestyle and energy to Equinox Fitness Clubs and Reebok Sports Clubs.

Ellen Goldman is the founder of EnerG Coaching, providing wellnesscoaching, personal training, and seminars on health and well-being. Sheholds a BS and Masters in Physical Education, and is certified by ACSM,AFAA, and Wellcoaches Corporation.

Patrick Goudeau is a former U.S. National Aerobic Champion and therecipient of four ECA OBOW Awards. He has recently released 7 highlyacclaimed workout videos through the Patrick Video Series, and has beenin numerous publications including "Fitness", "Health" and "Real Simple" andis one of the featured instructors on "All-Star Workouts" on The DiscoveryChannel/FitTV.

Clay Grant has been successfully competing, performing, coaching andteaching in the aerobics and fitness industry for almost 20 years. Clay is aSilver and Bronze Medalist in the US National Aerobic Championship.Certifications include: AFAA, ACE, Step Reebok and Pilates Allegro.

Elisabeth Halfpapp co-founded Core Fusion® and has developed CoreEnergy Flow and Core Fusion Sport for Exhale. Elisabeth designs andadministrates and directs Exhale’s movement programming strategy foryoga and Core Fusion® classes, workshops, and retreat offerings which provides over 250 yoga, healing and Core Fusion® workshops. She also co-developed with Fred DeVito; the first 2 long awaited Core Fusion DVDs,

Ellie Herman is an internationally renowned pilates instructor, author andinventor. Ellie has authored eight pilates books to date including Pilates forDummies. Ellie has developed the Walk-ilates system and has designedthe Pilates Springboard. Ellie Herman Studio is located in Park Slope,Brooklyn.

Amy Ippoliti has been a certified Anusara Yoga teacher since 2000. Shehas traveled extensively with Anusara founder, John Friend, apprenticingwith him on his national tours, and continues to be a leader in the AnusaraYoga community. Amy has also studied closely with Tantric scholar, Dr.Douglas Brooks since 1999. Amy leads Anusara Yoga retreats, Immersionsworkshops, and teacher trainings internationally.

Sarina Jain, America’s first cross-cultural fitness star is the creator of theMasala Bhangra Workout. She is an energetic fitness innovator, music-video choreographer and international television/radio personality. Shehosts her own TV segment on Discovery Channel’s Fit TV and has a showon Exercise TV. Her regular appearances on NBC’s Today, ABC NationalNews and other major media have catapulted her to fame across America.

Scott Josephson, M.S. is the Director of Operations at Hippocrates HealthInstitute, a premier life changing property in West Palm Beach, Florida.Scott is a national level conference speaker throughout the United Statesand Canada, a recipient of numerous awards and is frequently published. In addition to several certifications, he holds a degree from the Universityof Miami and is on the advisory board of the American FitnessProfessionals and Associates. His work portfolio includes Geraldo Rivera,Wimbledon Champion Chris Evert and athletes from the New York Giantsand New York Mets.

June Kahn is the founder of June Kahn’s Bodyworks, LLC, & EducationalDirector for Beamfit, LLC. June is best known for bridging the gap betweentraditional Pilates and the fitness industry.

Dr. Jason R. Karp has a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, and is director and coach of REVO2LT Running Team, a freelance writer, and fitness con-sultant. He writes for numerous running, coaching, and fitness magazines. He has coached high school and college cross country and track and field,and currently coaches athletes of all levels and consults with fitness professionals and other coaches through RunCoachJason.com.

Paul Katami is currently a Group Fitness Manager for Equinox. His background includes Personal Training, the Katamibar program, and national programs like Band Camp! Paul has been featured in numerousvideos, publications, and television shows as a fitness expert.

Cheyenne Kibblewhite has been teaching Hip Hop dance and Cardio HipHop for over 10 years. A member of Culture Shock® since 1995, Cheyennecontinues to work professionally as a dancer and choreographer and holdsa BS in Psychology.

Caroline Kohles passion is movement. Her degree is in dance, is a Niatrainer, a certified personal trainer, certified yoga instructor, Gabrielle Roth 5 Rhythms instructor, and creative movement specialist for kids. The creativity of Nia is what keeps her passion alive.

Petra Kolber is a Reebok University Master Trainer and ACSM, NASM(CGT), ACE, AFAA certified. She's winner of 2004 and 2003 ECA BestFemale Presenter of the Year, 2001 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, the2000 Canadian Fitness Professionals International Instructor Of The Yearand awarded 1999 Fitness Crusader of the Year by Health magazine. Petrahas numerous videos on the market, and has been a Contributing Editor for many women's health magazines and has appeared on television as a fitness expert.

Kim Kraushar is the proud owner of one of the first STOTT PILATES®

Licensed Training Centers in the country and has trained hundreds of healthand fitness professionals throughout Atlantic Canada. Kim studied at YorkUniversity where she received her B.F.A. Dance/B.Ed. and completed herB.Sc. Kinesiology at Dalhousie University. She is also a STOTT PILATESCertified Instructor Trainer, Yamuna Body Rolling Certified Instructor Trainer,and Certified Franklin Method Instructor.

Stacey Lei Krauss is a Nike Elite Instructor with over 20 years in the fit-ness industry. She specializes in barefoot training and lifestyle integrationtechniques. Stacey is a Reiki practitioner, and a master trainer for Nautilus,BOSU and BeamFit and a Teacher Trainer for Peak Pilates. Certifications:ACE, ACSM, AFAA.

Len Kravitz, Ph.D., is the Program Coordinator of Exercise Science andResearcher at the University of New Mexico where he recently won the"Outstanding Teacher of the Year" award. Len was honored with the 1999Canadian Fitness Professional "International Presenter of the Year" and the2006 Canadian Fitness Professional "Specialty Presenter of the Year"awards and chosen as the American Council on Exercise 2006 "FitnessEducator of the Year".

Elizabeth Larkam is a Pilates Method Alliance Gold-Certified instructorwith 23 years experience in clinical, dance, fitness and academic environ-ments. Educated in the original Pilates techniques by the Pilates elders,Elizabeth is a Guild-Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, Gyrotonic (registeredtrademark) and Gyrokinesis (registered trademark) instructor, FranklinMethod teacher and OM Yoga instructor. She is the Fitness Editor forPilatesStyle and mind body spokesperson for the American Council onExercise. Elizabeth is director of Pilates & Beyond at Western AthleticClubs. Previously she worked 15 years as a Pilates Specialist at the Centerfor Sports Medicine, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, in San Francisco.

Elizabeth Leeds, MSPT is the owner of Seaside Fitness and Wellness inSan Diego and has been instrumental in the development of the EFI SportsMedicine's GRAVITYPilates™ program. She holds an M.S. in physical therapy, is a STOTT™ certified Level II Mat and Reformer Instructor & an ACE certified personal trainer.

It's simply to keep on keeping- Nicki Anderson

To reach out more to those around me in need – whether emotional, educational or financial – as I have learnedas I grow older, that the power of helping someone in need can empower me as well. The more we empowerourselves, we can then empower the world. - June Kahn

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ECA/THRIVE PRESENTERSMichelle Mascari has been in the health and fitness industry for 20 yearsand managing group exercise for 15 years. She opened her own fitnessstudio, has been hired by Gold’s Gym to regionally train and mentor instructors and later moved on to manage Group Fitness for EquinoxFitness clubs. Michelle is now Group Fitness Coordinator for LifetimeFitness Corporation South Florida. She is also the Creator of “Just a Towel “and has been in featured in Fitness videos and in Self Magazine for her creative workouts.

Daniel McBride E-RYT-500, is a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter andadjunct Professor of Yoga and meditation at Montclair State and Jersey CityState University in NJ. His background in health, yoga, sound/mind-bodytherapy and Shamanism work spans 20 years and has presented programsfor ECA, WSSC, New Life Health Expo, Ananda Ashram, Omega Instituteand various social service and health related venues.

Roberto E Melani is a world-renowned international presenter who has presented at major fitness conventions in the US, Australia, Europe, Centraland South America and in the Middle East. He is currently based in SanFrancisco, California teaching for Crunch and Gold's Gym.

David Mesirow is the creator of Beamfit™, the logical outcome of his 29 years as a leader in the fitness industry. David is a former ReebokMaster Trainer and Avia Athlete.

Kara Mohr, PhD, FACSM is the Co-owner of Mohr Results Inc, a fitnessand nutrition company based in Louisville, KY. She is a nationally and internationally known educator in the area of weight loss, behavior Change and exercise.

Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD, co-owner of Mohr Results, Inc a nutrition and fitness company in Louisville Kentucky. He is the sports nutritionist for Under Armour, works with Discovery Health Channel, Nordic Naturals,Clif Bar and clients around the world.

Ilaria Montagnani, the co-creator of PowerStrike™, is a weapons expertand has a black belt in Shorinjiryu Kenkokai Karatedo. She is a NikeEndorsed Fitness Athlete and named by New York Magazine as one of theleading fitness "Gurus". Ilaria has transformed the practice of martial art andbecome one of the most well respected and sought after professional inthe fitness industry. Ilaria is the president of Powerstrike Inc. whose original class, Powerstrike, combines authentic karate movements withenergizing music in an imaginative kickboxing format.

Patricia Moreno is an international presenter, Nike Elite athlete and motivational speaker. She has made creating fitness programs, life coachingand educating her passion. She is the owner of IntenSatilife.com, and thecreator of the latest breakthrough in mind body fitness, IntenSati. Patriciahas been voted "NYC Best Instructor" by the media for years and in 2006won ECA Best Female presenter award.

Mindy Mylrea is the 2008 ECA Best Female Presenter, 2004 CanFit PROInternational Presenter of the Year, and the 1999 International IDEA FitnessInstructor of the Year. She's a National and World Aerobic Champion and isthe creator and lead talent behind Gliding. Mindy is also a master trainer forSchwinn Cycling and is on the pro development team for Bosu, CorePoleand Body Bar.

Dr. Evan Osar received degrees from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Heis certified through ACE, NASM, NSCA and MAT and has presented forACE, IDEA, Perform Better, Fitness Education Seminars, the NSCA andIYCA.

Sophie Pachella has appeared on the WB11 and CBS news and has lec-tured at AHA campaigns, spas and corporations. She writes for numerouspublications and is the spokesperson for Chobani, a national brand of Greekyogurt. Her private practice is based in Manhattan.

Iona Passik has been a certified Spinning Instructor for almost fifteenyears. In the 1990's, Iona went overseas to train Spinning Instructors ineleven European countries over a three-month period. Since returning tothe US, she’s trained thousands of instructors and continues to do so. Ionais an ACE and AFAA continuing education provider. She lives in New Yorkwith her husband and trains in Central Park.

Beto Perez is the creator of Zumba®, the largest dance-based fitness pro-gram in the world. With over 25,000 instructors and 4 million people takingZumba® classes on a weakly basis, Beto and Zumba® have created nothingshort of a revolution.

Robert Steinbacher is a former gymnast who started his career as adancer and choreographer at one of the most popular dance academies in New York City. Since then he has gained over 15 years of experienceinternationally as an educator, presenter and choreographer. As a move-ment therapist, he created the body art training system 15 years ago and is the owner of one of Europe's biggest movement and mind-centerschools that educates over 3000 instructors and body-workers worldwide.

Tony Stone has worked with artists such as Salt N' Peppa, Falco, LL Cool J, Lutricia McNeal, Kelis, MTV World Tour, Daniel Hall, Beyonce,Juliette as well as a Michael Jackson Tribute held in Hollywood, California.Tony was a featured dancer in Fashion Rocks for the Prince's Trust inLondon, England's Royal Albert Hall and a featured choreographer of the2006 Danish Music Awards. Tony's choreography has also been featured inshows around the world. He is a two-time nominee for "BestChoreographer" and winner of "Best International Presenter/Instructor" in New York City.

Joshua Taylor is a Master Instructor for the Spinning program and a professional cyclist. A seasoned athlete who has been competing at thehighest levels of bike racing for over 17 years, Joshua is a two-time PAstate road race champion and has raced against some of the top interna-tional cyclists in the world in events such as the San Francisco Grand Prix.Josh is currently the team manager/rider for Rite Aid Pro Cycling Team.

Misty Tripoli, creator of Tribal Fitness, is a Nike Elite Instructor and one ofthe worlds most innovative and engaging fitness instructors, dance chore-ographers and personal trainers. Misty is well-known for her many revolu-tionary fitness classes that explode with her passion for dance, yoga, mar-tial arts, Pilates, self expression and meditation.

Lisa Wheeler, international presenter and dancer, National Creative ProjectManager for Equinox, Global Master Trainer for Body Bar, AssistantDirector/Choreographer for Fit Vid Productions, Contributing Fitness Editorfor Shape Magazine, Associate Artistic Director of Ben Munisteri DanceProjects, featured in over 20 fitness dvds and proud recipient of twoOBOW awards for Best Female Presenter and Best Original Class.

Calvin Wiley is an award winning aerobic competitor including the ReebokNational Aerobic Championship, the Pan American Fitness Championshipand the Sundance National Aerobic Championship. He has fifteen years in the fitness industry and his dynamic, evocative choreography is knownand respected worldwide. Calvin has been voted "Best Diva" by his peersseveral years in a row at the ECA/OBOW Awards.

Chuck Wolf, MS, has a Masters of Science Degree in CardiovascularHealth and Applied Biomechanics from George Williams College. Hepresently is the Director of Sport Science and Human Performance forHuman Motion Associates and Sports Specific Training & Rehabilitation, inOrlando, Florida. Chuck has published numerous articles and presented atmany national and international conferences in the areas of human motion,sports science, and human performance. He is certified by the AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine.

Alisa Wyatt is creator of the DVD, Pilates for Men. As a pilates expert,she’s featured in national publications like Pilates Style (May/June 2008)and TheStreet.com. In addition to teaching at retreats and conferencesinternationally, Alisa trains privately at her Los Angeles studio.

Jackie Prete is a Senior Certified Anusara Instructor with 18 years ofteaching experience. She is also certified with the White Lotus Foundationand Om Yoga Center in NYC. Jackie is a licensed Massage Therapist andhas been practicing yoga therapy for the past 10 years. Jackie leadsTeacher Trainings and Therapeutic trainings in Japan and NYC. She hasbeen teaching at Equinox Fitness clubs and also teaches at The World YogaCenter on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Jackie is the owner of RamSangha Retreats and co-lead retreats in Mexico, Costa Rica and in theCatskills for the past 8 years.

Fraser Quelch is the Head Coach and Director of Training andDevelopment for Fitness Anywhere and its revolutionary TRX SuspensionTraining Program. An internationally renowned expert in the fields of func-tional training and human movement, Fraser has lectured at conferencesand events in Europe, Australia, Asia and North America and is a featuredfitness author. He thrives on bringing new ideas to the forefront of theindustry, stretching the minds of his audiences and providing relevant andeffective training solutions in a practical setting.

Christiane Reiter’s name stands for groundbreaking development in theinternational fitness-and dance scene, and been named “Presenter of theYear” four times. Being a popular instructor at several European academies,Christiane also teaches at numerous sports organizations and works as achoreographer for shows and TV performances. Her trendsetting presenta-tions are in great demand around the globe.

Keli Roberts is the 2003 IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the Yearand an ACE Continuing Education Specialist. Keli holds certifications fromACSM, HFI, AFAA, and ACE and is a BOSU Developmental Team Member,a member of the Nautilus Institute Advisory Board and presenter for theSchwinn Cycling program.

Laura Rooney, MS, E-RYT, holds a master’s degree in exercise and wellness and researches physical activity and disease prevention whilecompleting her PhD in public health. She is a YogaFit trainer and fitnessinstructor.

Desiree Rumbaugh is a certified Anusara Yoga teacher with over twentyyears experience. She is the creator of two yoga DVD's: "Yoga to theRescue". She travels the globe leading yoga workshops and retreats.

Jennifer Sage is a Master Instructor for the Spinning program, and is theSpinning Coordinator and a personal trainer at the Aria Spa and Club in Vail,Colorado. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CertifiedPersonal Trainer and Certified Ski Instructor. A group exercise instructorsince 1980, she also runs her own personal training, fitness consulting and massage business called Reach Your Peak.

Juan Carlos Santana, M.Ed., C.S.C.S. serves as NSCA Florida StateDirector and is a member of the NSCA Conference Committee. He isACSM certified and a Senior Coach and Club Coach Course Instructor with USA Weightlifting, and a Level I coach with the USA Track and FieldAssociation. Carlos is currently a doctoral candidate at the University ofMiami's Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences.

Jeffrey Scott is an international fitness presenter and Master Trainer. With over 15 years experience in the health and fitness industry he is recognized as a top fitness educator, writer, instructor and personal trainerwhose client list has included many of Hollywood's "A" list celebrities.Jeffrey has starred in over 20 fitness videos and has also appeared innumerous TV shows.

Rebecca Small has a background in Sports Science and is a qualifiedNaturopath. Having presented in more than 35 countries all over the world, Rebecca is well known for her memorable sessions. A Step specialist, Rebecca is highly sought after because she consistently delivers cutting edge choreography, showcased within seamless learning teaching progressions.

Robert Steinbacher is a former gymnast who started his career as adancer and choreographer at one of the most popular dance academies inNew York City. Since then he has gained over 15 years of experience inter-nationally as an educator, presenter and choreographer. As a movementtherapist, he created the body art training system 15 years ago and is theowner of one of Europe's biggest movement and mind-center schools thateducates over 3000 instructors and body-workers worldwide.

Tony Stone has worked with artists such as Salt N' Peppa, Falco, LL CoolJ, Lutricia McNeal, Kelis, MTV World Tour, Daniel Hall, Beyonce, Juliette as well as a Michael Jackson Tribute held in Hollywood, California. Tonywas a featured dancer in Fashion Rocks for the Prince's Trust in London,England's Royal Albert Hall and a featured choreographer of the 2006Danish Music Awards. Tony's choreography has also been featured inshows around the world. He is a two-time nominee for "BestChoreographer" and winner of "Best International Presenter/Instructor" in New York City.

Joshua Taylor is a Master Instructor for the Spinning program and a professional cyclist. A seasoned athlete who has been competing at thehighest levels of bike racing for over 17 years, Joshua is a two-time PAstate road race champion and has raced against some of the top interna-tional cyclists in the world in events such as the San Francisco Grand Prix.Josh is currently the team manager/rider for Rite Aid Pro Cycling Team.

Misty Tripoli, creator of Tribal Fitness, is a Nike Elite Instructor and one of the worlds most innovative and engaging fitness instructors, dance choreographers and personal trainers. Misty is well-known for her manyrevolutionary fitness classes that explode with her passion for dance, yoga, martial arts, Pilates, self expression and meditation.

Lisa Wheeler, international presenter and dancer, National Creative ProjectManager for Equinox, Global Master Trainer for Body Bar, AssistantDirector/Choreographer for Fit Vid Productions, Contributing Fitness Editorfor Shape Magazine, Associate Artistic Director of Ben Munisteri DanceProjects, featured in over 20 fitness dvds and proud recipient of twoOBOW awards for Best Female Presenter and Best Original Class.

Calvin Wiley is an award winning aerobic competitor including the ReebokNational Aerobic Championship, the Pan American Fitness Championshipand the Sundance National Aerobic Championship. He has fifteen years inthe fitness industry and his dynamic, evocative choreography is known andrespected worldwide. Calvin has been voted "Best Diva" by his peers several years in a row at the ECA/OBOW Awards.

Chuck Wolf, MS, has a Masters of Science Degree in CardiovascularHealth and Applied Biomechanics from George Williams College. Hepresently is the Director of Sport Science and Human Performance forHuman Motion Associates and Sports Specific Training & Rehabilitation, inOrlando, Florida. Chuck has published numerous articles and presented atmany national and international conferences in the areas of human motion,sports science, and human performance. He is certified by the AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine.

Alisa Wyatt is creator of the DVD, Pilates for Men. As a pilates expert,she’s featured in national publications like Pilates Style (May/June 2008)and TheStreet.com. In addition to teaching at retreats and conferencesinternationally, Alisa trains privately at her Los Angeles studio.

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STOP-LOOK & LISTENKeep it simple re-define in 2009. STOP- Take a time out to re-evaluate yourself as a Fitness professional. Does your passion matchyour mission? LOOK- Take a deeper dive into yourself. Are your members and clients satisfied with your customer service?LISTEN- Put yourself in the member's shoes, literally. Can you put your ego aside to grow?

- Michelle Hanlon Mascari

I resolve to accept what is, live from my heart, learn from my mistakes, cherish and honor my health, face my fears and chal-lenges with truth, to do the things that bring me joy and surround myself with others that do the same, to savor the NOW and bea conscious positive presence on this planet. I resolve to nourish and appreciate my relationships and bravely grow new ones. Toboldly express and trust the divinity that created me through my thoughts, words and actions. Most importantly, I resolve to loveall of me and compassionately allow myself and all others to be human. - Misty Tripoli

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSEvery Tuesday in Culver City, CA with Misty Tripoli at 6pm, Beautiful Belly!Visit www.yourneighborhoodstudio.comfor more information.

Every Wednesday in Culver City, CA.with Misty Tripoli at 7:30pm, SpiritGroove Live Drums! Visitwww.yourneighborhoodstudio.com for more information.

Every Thursday in NYCOrganic New York City Style Hip Hop atthe Ailey Extension, 405 West 55thStreet, at 9th Avenue.Advanced/Beginner/Intermediate. $16.00 per class. For more information,email snapoplock@aol.com or call 212-405-9000.

Every Saturday in NYCOrganic New York City Style Hip Hop at the Ailey Extension, 405 West 55thStreet, at 9th Avenue. Absolute Beginner Class. $16.00per class. For more information, email snapoplock@aol.com or call 212-405-9000.

Each Saturday night in NYCTake a class on the JCC in Manhattanand Bring friends, from 7:15 – 8:15pm.Non-members try a class free! For more information contact www.jccmanhattan.org/healthclub or call 646-505-5716.

February 18-22Denver, CO. The Anusara ImmersionPART 1, Stepping into the Heart ofAnusara at Om Time Studio. Visitwww.wildspirityoga.com, or contactJessica at jessica@wildspirityoga.com to register.

February 27 to March 1New York, NY. ECA/NYC 2009 Fitnessand Trade Show at the MarriottMarquis. Best Show in New York!Visit www.ecaworldfitness.com or call516-432-6877.

March 5 - 8Orlando, FL. Intensive Mat Plus withStott Pilates at Balanced Body. Contactmiami@stottpilates.com for more information.

March 6-8Charlotte, NC. Intensive Reformer withStott Pilates at Absolute Pilates. Contactcharlotte@stottpilates.com or visitwww.absolute-pilates for more information.

Palm Harbor, FL. Personal Trainer certification v3 AFAA certification atShapes Total Fitness. Visitwww.afaa.com for more information.

March 7 – 8Manchester, NH. Intensive Reformerwith Stott Pilates at Executive Health – Sports Center. Emailboston@stottpilates.com for more information.

March 7 – 14Los Vilos, Chile. "Returning to theSource" Retreat with Amy Ippoliti. Pleasevisit the Chile retreat page atwww.wildspirityoga.com, or contactJessica at jessica@wildspirityoga.com toregister.

March 8Philadelphia, PA. Kickboxing Certificationwith AFAA at Philadelphia University.Visit www.afaa.com for more information.

March 14Sarasota, FL. Indoor Cycling with AFAAat Gold’s Gym. Visit www.afaa.com formore information.

March 19New York, NY. How to Look Youngerw/out Plastic Surgery with Roxana Kerns,MD at The JCC in Manhattan. Call 616-505-5716 for more information orVisit www.jccmanhattan.org/healthclub

March 19 – 22Dallas, TX. YOGAFIT® Mind/Body FitnessConference. Contact www.yogafit.comfor more information.

March 20Charlotte, NC. Advanced Matwork with STOTT PILATES. Contact charlotte@stottpilates.com or visitwww.absolute-pilates for more information.

March 22Boca Raton, FL. Kickboxing Certificationwith AFAA at Blanchard YMCA. Visitwww.afaa.com for more information.

March 27 – 29Burlingame, CA. California MANIA atHyatt Regency San Francisco Airport.Visit www.scwfitness.com for moreinformation.

March 28Smithtown, NY. Advanced Matwork with STOTT PILATES. Visit www.volarpilates.com for more information.

April 2 – 5Boston, MA. YOGAFIT® Mind/BodyFitness Conference. Contactwww.yogafit.com for more information.

April 11 – 12Scottsdale, AZ. Intensive Cadillac, Chairand Barrels with STOTT PILATES at theTroon Mountain Health & Fitness Spa.Visit www.studiotroonpilates.com for

more information.April 13 – 16New York, NY. Injuries and SpecialPopulations with STOTT PILATES at theStudio & Training Center Tribeca. Email tribeca@stottpilates.com for more information.

April 17 - 19Richmond, VA. Intensive Reformer withSTOTT PILATES at Balance: PilatesTraining Center. Visit www.balance-pilates.com for more information.

April 18San Diego, California. Personal TrainingSummit, Marina Village ConferenceCenter, San Diego. Visit www.runcoachjason.com/personaltrainingsummit. for more information.

April 18 – 19Montreal, Canada. The Groove Method®

Exploring the Groove and Creating theGroove with Misty Tripoli. For more information, visit www.mistytripoli.com.

April 19East Pittsburgh, PA. KickboxingCertification with AFAA at KeystonHealth Club. Visit www.afaa.com formore information.

April 24 – 26Smithtown, NY. Intensive Cadillac, Chair and Barrels with STOTT PILATES.For more information visit www.volarpilates.com

April 25Tampa, FL. Practical Yoga InstructorTraining with AFAA at University ofTampa. Visit www.afaa.com for moreinformation.

April 26 – May 22Rhinebeck, NY. Jivamukti Yoga TeacherTraining Program. Contact eOmega.orgor call 800-944-1001 for more information.

May 2 – 3 Toronto, Canada. The Groove Method®

Exploring the Groove and Creating theGroove with Misty Tripoli. For more information, visit www.mistytripoli.com.

May 11 – 13New York, NY. Intensive Stability Chairwith STOTT PILATES at the Studio &Training Center Tribeca. Emailtribeca@stottpilates.com for more information.

In 2009, I will spend more time giving to charities and helping the less fortunate. I want to remove toxic, negative people from my life and participate in only positive interactions. I will empower more people through yoga and fitness and I want to make YogaFit a certified green company.

- Beth Shaw

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