Trainer Talks

Join creator of NASM's OPT Model & CEO of Fusionetics, Dr. Mike Clark and Jason Stella discuss....

1. The importance of a individualized warm up/movement preparation
2. Understanding The 3 P’s of Movement Preparation and recovery
   1.  Physical
   2. physiological
   3.  psychological
3. The Prepare, Train & Recover model
4. Recommendations on how to change the warm up based on the activity in their workout.
5. How workout results are only as good as your ability to recover,  and what he means by targeted recovery.
   1. Why?
   2. What?
   3. How?
6. What tools do you recommend?
7. How much time per session? Frequency per week?

More about Dr. Mike Clark......
Is the founder and CEO of Fusionetics. Fusionetics is an evidence based, technology-enabled human performance platform focused on sports medicine, sports performance optimization, injury prevention, and recovery enhancement.

Previously, Dr. Mike Clark was the Founder of the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the creator of the NASM Optimum Performance Training System. Dr. Clark was also the Team Physical Therapist for the Phoenix Suns for 13 seasons and the Chief Science Officer of Sharecare.

Dr. Clark is a noted lecturer and author. He is consistently an invited lecturer at scientific conferences and he has authored 3 scientific textbooks, over 40 scientific chapters, and multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers in the areas of sports medicine, sports performance, and fitness. Dr. Clark also has written 2 consumer books.

Academically, Dr. Clark has helped spearhead the development of several accredited online health science education programs, including a BS program and Master's Degree Program.

Clinically, Dr. Mike Clark is recognized as a top Sports Medicine Professional working in professional sports for over 20 years. He has served as a sports medicine professional for 2 Olympic games and as a sports medicine specialist for numerous pro teams and his list of athlete-clients includes MVP’s, All-Stars and Champions from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS and the Olympics.

https://www.fusionetics.com/ 

Join Jack and Jason Stella discuss....

1. How to create an amazing client experience
2. The importance of using several different cuing techniques when working with different clients.
3. How to create the best workout within each session

Jack is a Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach at LifeTIme Savage.  He has his BS, ACSM EP-C, PN-1, PPSC and is a comprehensive results-based trainer that is passionate about bridging the gap between research and practical application. 
He has delivered thousands of hours of world-class personal training sessions to people of all ages and goals and teaches other fitness professionals how to be TRAINERS, not workout-givers.
https://instagram.com/jackedko_fit?igshid=i6ildy6dq4op

Join Industry legend Paul Chek and Jason Stella discuss....

1. How Paul got started in the industry
2. Evolution of the industry & how he has always been years ahead of everyone.
3. Misunderstanding of how you view and taught functional training
4. Paul's relationship with Charles Poliquin
5. The 4 doctors you will ever need

• Dr. Happiness
• Dr. Quiet
• Dr. Movement
• Dr. Diet

Paul is hands down one of the MOST influential educators in the health and fitness industry over the last 30 years.  He has created thousands of hours of the best education through the CHEK institute where he has put together in a systematic approach to overall health and wellness called Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology.

Paul has created some of the best and most well known phrases in our industry, like Inner and outer unit, Primal Movement Patterns, Cant fire a cannon from a canoe, Eat Move and be healthy, The Poop Police and many more

Join DeVentri Jordan and Jason Stella discuss......

1. His story from young athlete to starting GameFace
2. What GameFace "Train Different"  means?
3. Why /what made him decide to join forces with LifeTime?
4. What is performance training and why GameFace is different from everything that is out there?
5. The specific services at Gameface

• Performance
• Team
• Pro
• Youth
• In/off season
• NFL Combine

     6. Where does the training take place and what are you plans for growth?

More about DeVentri
He is a two sport collegiate athlete with an extraordinary work ethic that started at a young age, helping his single mother support their household of three until her untimely death in 2008. His moral compass starts with the base of his faith, his family, and the need to give back to his community through the health and well being of those around him. Powered by his passion and the Game Face platform, DeVentri has been able to touch the lives of thousands, with many more to come.


ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Husband and Father of three beautiful children
BA in Human Development and Family Studies
MS in Advanced Kinesiology
15 years experience as business owner, trainer, and coach
NASM CPT Certification
NASM Corrective Exercise Certification
US Olympic Weightlifting Certification
CHEK Institute Level One Certification
CPR and Concussion Certification

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Join Rick and Jason Stella discuss.....

1. The results that come from using compex on Olympic gold medalist to 80 year old stroke patients. 
2. His journey from strength coach for Cal State Fullerton baseball  to professional athletes and stroke patients.  
3. How he came to find Compex. 
4. How it cleared lactic acid in 6 minutes and then was used on Olympic Gold medalist swimmer.
5. How it helped an 80 Year old stroke patient walk on her own in five weeks after she was told she would never walk again
6.  The History, Science and Application of using compex.
7. How does it differ from regular e-stim / TENS machines.

Rick is a Professional strength and conditioning coach for professional and recreational athletes. PGA West Golf Academy Director of Performance and worldwide educator for Compex USA.  He has trained Olympic Gold Medalists, Young Athletes, pro athletes and the regular population using Compex Electrical Stim.

 https://www.compex.com/

Join DJ and Jason discuss...

1. How DJ battled through multiple set backs to make it to the NFL
2. How he got started in the health & fitness industry
3. His journey from front line personal trainer to leading one of the most exclusive new LifeTime clubs in Oakbrook IL.
4. How he helped create a partnership with Life Time and Beyond Sports Foundation, a non profit organization that empowers Chicago-land student athletes to succeed in life.
   
   More about DJ.
   From the western suburbs in Chicago and attended the University of Iowa on a football scholarship and graduated with a BA in Sociology. Garnered Big Ten Champion honors in 2002 and played professionally in the CFL, NFL, and AFL.
   I always had a passion for fitness and my purpose is coaching, leadership and mentoring. Going into my 18th year in the fitness industry and I started as a sports specific personal trainer which transitioned into commercial fitness with Xsport and then Life Time for the last 13 years.
   I've had the fortune of working at 8 out of the 11 locations in Chicago and the past 7 years I've led as a General Manager and Senior General Manager.
   I've helped train and develop over 7 GM's into their roles and had the privilege to work with a multitude of different team members across Chicago.
   I'm currently in the process of grand opening our amazing Oakbrook resort which is our newest location in Chicago.
   Recently, I've helped create a partnership with Life Time and Beyond Sports Foundation, a non profit organization that empowers Chicago-land student athletes to succeed in life.
   We are providing workshops, job shadowing, employment and internships that are part of our DE&I community outreach.
   
   https://www.beyondsports.org/

Join Phil and Jason Stella discuss....

1. How he came to develop Sprint 8 and the amazing health and body comp results it can produce.
2. How HIIT has become so watered down and why the military changed its terminology. 
3. What is SIT - Sprint Interval Training
4. Explain the science behind fiber type and nervous system innervation and how it relates to SIT?
5.  What the "Exercise Paradox" is and how it applies to HIIT vs. SIT
6. What results can you expect for a Client 
7. How it can help Fitness Professionals improve their number of clients.
8. Who's it for, Who's it not for?
9. What equipment can/should it be used?
10. How should you progress?

More about Phil....
He has been a University Strength and Conditioning Coach. Currently, athletes from across the U.S. travel to him for his two-session speed technique training program. He authored two speed technique training films: Run Your Fastest 40 Ever and Championship Soccer Speed. 
He has worked with over 20,000 athletes including Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman and Super Bowl champion Ricardo Lockette. Jerry Rice and Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis trusted him to train their sons.  
He is frequently cited as an expert in exercise-induced growth hormone and anaerobic exercise. He is the creator of the Sprint 8 Cardio Protocol featured in award-winning cardio units made by Matrix Fitness for over 15 years. 
Outside Magazine and Forbes.com recommends Sprint 8 to readers. Oprah's O Magazine called Sprint 8 the fastest working workout. Self Magazine recommends Sprint 8 for women to lose weight on their lunch break. 
Phil Campbell is the author of Ready, Set, Go! Fitness, a 384-page fitness book with 170-research citations. Initially published in 2000, the book describes the Sprint 8 HIIT program. This book is now in the second edition, ninth printing. 
He authored the Sprint 8 Cardio Protocol in 2016 after conducting two hospital-based research projects investigating the Sprint 8 Protocol’s impact on exercise-induced growth hormone and Sprint 8 results vs injecting growth hormone and taking statin drugs.
Beginning his fitness career in 1972, he holds two master’s degrees and board certifications by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

He has presented with former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona.  He teaches a 3-hour course across the US that certifies trainers to coach the Sprint 8 Cardio Protocol.
He is originally from Tennessee and now based in San Jose, California. 

www.sprint8.com    
www.40speed.com 
www.readysetgofitness.com 
www.sprint8book.com

Join Kelsey and Jason Stella discuss....

1. Her journey working at several health clubs and why she came to LifeTime.
2. Training considerations and recommendations for training females

To set a virtual appointment Contact Kelsey at https://my.lifetime.life/bio/kelseym1.html   

Kelsey is a Certified Personal Trainer through NCCPT, Precision Nutrition certified, NASM - Corrective Exercise Specialist Certified, and an Applied Women's Physiology and Training coach
She loves educating individuals on how to make nutrition a lifestyle versus a quick diet. Lastly, I love educating individuals, especially women, on their hormones, and how to eat/train for their hormones.

Join Pete Holman and Jason Stella discuss....

1. His journey from Physical Therapy school to Trainer to  Inventor
2. Lessons learned over the 20+ years that attribute to his success.
3. How long did it take from the time you thought of your invention to it becoming a success
   • Rip Trainer
   • Glute Drive
   • Escape Barrell
4. What recommendations would you give to trainers out there that have invention ideas
5. What have you learned about the industry over the years and how has it changed?

Learn directly from Pete on 03/07/2021 @ 12:40PM - Maximize Your Maximus: Advanced Glutes Training

More about Pete
MSPT, is a physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning specialist and former U.S. national taekwondo champion and team captain. He is the creator of the TRX® Rip Trainer, the Nautilus® Glute Drive and the Escape Barrow, and has delivered sports performance education to coaches, trainers and athletes all over the world. He also recently authored his first book, a novel called CRUZ. Specializing in biomechanics, core performance and agility, Pete uses his experience as an elite-level athlete and his knowledge of the human body to bring out the "athlete" in us all. He recently presented at IDEA PT East, IDEA World and AspenBrainLab, and is an active contributor to PTontheNet, IDEA Fitness Journal and STACK magazine.

Join Amy Thompson and Jason Stella discuss.....

1. Her story from Personal Trainer to IDEA Executive.
2. Her most difficult thing to overcome in her journey to where she is today.
3. The people that had the biggest influence on her over the years.
4. How she made it in a male dominated fitness industry
5. What's in store at IDEA?

IDEA Personal Trainer Institute March 5-7,
IDEA World – Virtual July 8th – 11th
IDEA Health & Fitness Association Membership and Education

Link to March 5-7 conference - https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2021-idea-personal-trainer-institute/
Discount code - PTIV25

Link to IDEA World Convention on July 9-11th https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2021-idea-world-virtual/

More about Amy....
Before accepting the role of VP & General Manager for IDEA, Amy gained more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership, fitness programming, personal training and health club management. Over the course of her impressive career, she has walked in your shoes as an instructor, trainer, coach, manager, program director, entrepreneur and facility owner. Amy has always been a competitor, she was a two sport collegiate and semi-pro athlete and is the older Sister of three Brothers who played football in the NFL. She brought her passion for athletics to her fitness clubs where she was Co-Founder and General Manager of the National Women’s Basketball League. She has developed thousands of fitness professionals to successful and inspired careers and has served as Chair of National Personal Training Institute and Industry Advisory Panel for American Council on Exercise. Amy takes great pride in her advocacy for improved standards, excellence and benefits. Recently she introduced the industry’s first health insurance program for fitness professionals. Her drive to connect people and opportunities lead her journey to success – professionally and personally. Amy fully embodies her motto, “Fitness is my business;” always seeking to deliver greater impact for those she serves.