Fitness Certifications

Mad Dogg Spinning Certification

This comprehensive, blended-learning course will give you all the hands-on tools you need to become a certified Spinning instructor so you can go on to lead your own classes.

  • Date & Time: Saturday, Mar. 1 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $355
  • Register Online

Stage Presence for Spinning Instructors 
(Mad Dogg Spinning CEC Workshop)

Utilizing bodyweight as a strength tool is effective and appropriate for all Your stage presence as a Spinning® instructor is what creates that indescribable wow factor during class and beyond. This course is packed with tips and tricks to elevate your skills so that your personal stage presence announces your confidence and experience and wins over the crowd every time. We will explore highly effective concepts you’ve never considered bringing into your class to create a genuine and successful stage presence through energy, charisma, appearance and first impressions. Unlock the traits that great Spinning® instructors use to create magical connections and unforgettable experiences.

The Power of Rhythm in Spinning 
(Mad Dogg Spinning CEC Workshop)

Rhythm riding and power training are often considered to be opposite styles of indoor cycling. But they can actually exist in the same class! This course reveals they are like yin and yang. They are incomplete apart but perfect together. Let’s explore how riding to the beat of the music and matching movement to rhythm and refrain can enhance the Spinning® experience. This course will break down the walls between rhythm and power and demonstrate how to use all tools seamlessly to create rides with the perfect balance of music and metrics. Learn to use the power of rhythm to train smart, improve performance & achieve results while grooving!

NETA Personal Training Certification

This 2-day workshop includes: Demonstrations and practical applications for one-on-one training, exercise science review, communication skills, exercise programming, health assessments and more. 

  • Date & Time: Saturday, Mar. 29 - Sunday, Mar. 30 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Cost: $549
  • Register Online

NETA Group Fitness Certification

Participants will learn basic academic and practical application for teaching group exercise. Our interactive Group Exercise Certification study program guides you through each step, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as an instructor. From creating dynamic classes to fostering client engagement, we cover it all.

  • Date & Time: Saturday, Mar. 29 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Cost: $299
  • Register Online

Bodyweight Strength Building (NETA CEC Workshop)

Utilizing bodyweight as a strength tool is effective and appropriate for all abilities, ages and aspirations. Learn how to realize specific client goals by tailoring bodyweight exercises based on goals and fitness levels. Whether working with brand-new exercisers, active older adults or athletes seeking enhance performance, bodyweight is the most individualize means of effective training.

Anatomy 3D: Trains, Pains & Chains (NETA CEC Workshop)

The foot bone’s connected to the...shoulder bone? Understand how the body’s kinetic chains are interconnected, affecting movement patterns and training effectiveness across the body. This workshop will also address common dysfunctions and how to identify the root of pain as it relates to movement. Learn how to effectively program workouts and classes, improving movement quality and enhancing performance.

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