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FitPro Fusion Nashville

Get ready for the ultimate fitness experience! Core Health & Fitness is hosting a spectacular event in the musical capital of the world, Nashville, TN, featuring over 75 electrifying fitness education sessions led by the industry's most elite coaches. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or a professional trainer, this is your chance to learn from the best, elevate your skills, and connect with a community that shares your passion. Don’t miss out on this dynamic opportunity to transform your fitness journey and be part of something truly extraordinary!

FRIDAY DEC. 6th SCHEDULE

Group 1: 7:30am-8:45am

Schwinn® Cycling: SchwINTENSITY with Aimee Nicotera
Personal Power by Nautilus® Strength with Elizabeth Lenart
Rhythmic Resistance with Lauren George
Symmetry: Advanced Postural Measurement and Corrective Exercise with Patrick Mummy
Ditch the Icepack, Embrace the Bounce Back: Intro to Active Recovery with Marc Coronel
Liquid Gym Acqua Punch & Pump with Billie Wartenberg

Group 2: 9:00am-10:15am

Schwinn® Cycling: Savvy Cycling for Real Results - Repurposing Rides for Real Results with Jason Schneider
Your Brain on HIIT by StairMaster® with Abbie Appel
Athletic Aging with Tricia Murphy Madden
WARRIOR Rhythm™ Roots | Active Aging with Ruben Pererya & Ellen de Werd
The Combined Effect of Resistance Training And Time-Restricted Eating On Body Composition And Muscular Fitness with Zachary Mang, PhD
Turbulence Training with Irene Pluim-Mentz

Group 3: 10:30am-11:45am

Schwinn® Cycling: Transcend Cycle Flow with Robert Sherman
Pickle Ball & Tennis Conditioning powered by E5 Collective® with Aimee Nicotera
WERQ® Dance Fitness with Ruben Pereyra
Human Reformer with Lauren George
Buoyant Ballroom Blitz: LaBlast Splash with Apy Figuero
JumpSport® TRAMPOLINE FUN: Bounce Basics

Lunch 12pm-1pm

Keynote – The Fitness Evolution with Patrick Mummy 1:15pm-2:15pm

Group 4: 2:45pm-4:00pm

Schwinn® Cycling: Biker Barre – Killer Cycling Cocktail with Abbie Appel
Pro Athlete Core Conditioning with Dane Robinson
WARRIOR Rhythm™ | Secrets to Successful Students with Ellen de Werd
The Physics of Pain & Performance with Patrick Mummy
Yoga Essentials with Robert Sherman
The Interference Effect - Does Cardio Ruin your Gains? with Zachary Mang, PhD
SAF Aqua Drums Vibes with Billie Wartenberg

Trade Show Break 4pm-4:30pm

Group 5: 4:30pm-5:45pm

Schwinn® Cycling: Beast Mode with Elizabeth Lenart
Your Brain on Play with Aimee Nicotera
WARRIOR Combat™ | Keep Fighting with Diva Richards
Low Back Pain: Core Exercise Myths and Corrective Exercise Mastery powered by Rollga® with Dr. Evan Osar
Killer Core with Abbie Appel
Building Muscle While Losing Fat with Melissa Layne
Strength Beneath the Surface with Irene Pluim-Mentz

SATURDAY DEC. 7th SCHEDULE

Group 6: 7:30am-8:45am

Schwinn® Cycling: Cycling Chaos with Robert Sherman
We Are Connected by Elizabeth Lenart
WERQ® Like a Boss with Ruben Pereyra
Glute Recruit with Abbie Appel
The Most Effective Muscle-Building Strategies with Nick Tumminello
All-Inclusive Aquatics with Irene Pluim-Mentz
JumpSport® TRAMPOLINES

Group 7: 9:00am-10:15am

WARRIOR Revolution™ | Beat-Based Benefits on the Bike with Ellen de Werd
Welcome to the Jungle by StairMaster® with Aimee Nicotera
Two Legit to HIIT with Abbie Appel, Lauren George & Tricia Murphy Madden
Posture & Alignment with Personal Training with Patrick Mummy
Supercharge Your Group Fitness Classes with Active Recovery with Marc Coronel
Fast And Furious - The Effect of Movement Velocity On Resistance Training Adaptations with Zachary Mang, PhD
Liquid Gym Acqua Toner Stretch & Tone with Billie Wartenberg

Group 8: 10:30am-11:45am

Schwinn® Cycling: Rhythm Roadtrip – Mastering Cycling Musicality with Abbie Appel
Turn Back Time: Benjamin Button by Nautilus® Strength with Robert Sherman
Mind & Motion: Functional Fitness In Our Later Years with Ruben Pereyra
Breath Centered Recuperation and Restoration Sessions with Jenice Mattek
Crunch® Fat Burning Pilates with Michele Bastos
AI Tools to Run a Fitness Business with Dr. Ted Vickey
Aqua Tabata with Apy Figueroa

Lunch 12pm-1pm

Speed Date Club 1:00pm-1:45pm

Speed Date Club powered by Crunch® Fitness

Group 9: 2:00pm-3:15pm

Schwinn® Cycling: Kettle & Pedal with Aimee Nicotera
Purpose NOT Circus Legit HIIT by Nautilus® Strength with Elizabeth Lenart
Crunch® So You Think You Can't Dance with Michele Bastos
Symmetry Postural Measurement Workshop with Patrick Mummy
Barre Hard Core with Tricia Murphy Madden
Protein Power with Melissa Layne
Aquatic Strength Training with Irene Pluim-Mentz

Group 10: 3:30pm-4:45pm

Schwinn® Cycling: Rock N Roll Ride with Robert Sherman
WARRIOR Strength™ | Simple & Seriously “Sticky” with Ellen de Werd
The Recovery Recharge with Dane Robinson
Chat GPT for Fit Pro Businesses with Dr. Ted Vickey
Band Camp Splash with Billie Wartenberg
JumpSport® REBOUND to New Heights

Group 11: 5:00pm-6:15pm

Schwinn® Cycling: Class Design Crunch Time with Aimee Nicotera
Game-Changing Glute Training Tips with Nick Tumminello
Cardio Dance with Elizabeth Lenart
Common Shoulder Issues and Corrective Exercise Solutions powered by Rollga® with Dr. Evan Osar
Next Level Yoga – Sequencing, Mechanics & Cueing with Robert Sherman
Beating The Odds: Reshaping Special Population Exercise Classes with Ruben Pereyra
Liquid Gym Stars Energy Flow with Apy Figueroa

Presenters 🎤

Get ready to be inspired and energized by the all-star lineup of presenters at the FitPro Fusion Fitness Event! We’ve gathered the crème de la crème of the fitness world, featuring the most elite coaches, dynamic trainers, and influential wellness experts. These trailblazers are here to share their cutting-edge techniques, insider tips, and unparalleled expertise. Whether you’re looking to elevate your own fitness game or bring fresh, innovative ideas to your clients, our presenters are guaranteed to ignite your passion and propel you to new heights. Don’t miss the chance to learn from the very best in the industry!

Abbie Appel: Abbie Appel is a recreational therapist and the owner of AbbieFit Consulting. As a fitness education specialist, she collaborates with organizations including YMCA, Crunch, and Equinox. She is an author and program developer who created the SCW Pilates, SCW Barre Education Certification, and the new SCW Stretching & Flexibility Certification. She also contributed to the ACSM Group Exercise Manual and Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certification Manual. Abbie is an acclaimed presenter for ACSM, IDEA, IHRSA and SCW, among others. She delivers fitness education for world-class brands including Nautilus, Schwinn and TRX. Abbie was awarded SCW Fitness Presenter of the Year.

Michelle Bastos: Michele Bastos is an international Dance, Pilates and Fitness presenter with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Based in NYC, Michele travels the world teaching and training fitness professionals in three different languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish. Michele's ability to perform and teach a variety of formats has led her to become a sought-after master trainer with major worldwide brands. An educator by heart, Michele strives to empower instructors and fitness leaders from around the world to find their voices, to embrace their uniqueness and to work towards becoming the best fitness professionals they can be. She truly believes in the power of education and how a strong foundation can lead to creative freedom and legitimate growth. Michele graduated with a BFA in Dance with studies in Anatomy and Physiology and is a continuing education provider for AFAA, NASM and ACE.

Maria Browning: Maria has over 10 years of experience in group exercise and has presented at countless events. She is featured in several ZIN™ Volumes and has performed at Fitness-Concert™ Events with artists like Pitbull, Wyclef Jean and Mara. Maria is AFAA, ACE and AEA certified.

Ellen de Werd: Ellen de Werd is a 23-year fitness industry leader with extensive experience developing innovative programs. She is the creator of WARRIOR Rhythm™, WARRIOR Strength™, and WARRIOR Combat™. Her unique programs are taught in 13 countries. Since the launch of the WARRIOR Instructor Academy, Ellen has garnered international attention as a featured, favorite presenter and educator for IDEA, CANFITPRO, SCW, Fitness Fest, and Fitness Conventions Inc. Ellen is the Fitness Director at the Downtown Athletic Club and a Lululemon Legacy Ambassador. She is also a certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist and 200 Hour EYRT.

Lauren George: With an ear for the beat and a passion for the party, Lauren has years of experience crafting various fitness formats and educational workshops that not only pack group fitness rooms, but also have a deep basis in current exercise science. Prior to being a fitness program designer, Lauren oversaw group fitness programs at prominent health clubs and university recreation centers, contributing to her extensive background in training thousands of new instructors. As a visionary in the fitness industry, Lauren George is the creative force behind Pumped Up Strength and The Musicality Method. She is also the co-creator of Barre Above and a program specialist for Balletone, and also lends her expertise to diverse fitness projects for other companies. A popular presenter, Lauren travels nationally to speak across a range of esteemed fitness and movement conferences about programming, cueing, musicality, business, and other topics. Beyond her role at Fit Pro Programming, Lauren has demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit by launching multiple successful ventures. Notably, she founded Clemson Fitness Company, a boutique fitness studio located in Clemson, SC. Lauren is also the co-founder of Fit Biz Club, founder of the former PulsePointe barre, and films extensively for her own LG Fitness Virtual Studio and app, showcasing her commitment to innovation and excellence in the fitness industry. Lauren holds a B.S. in Sports Management from Texas A&M University, as well as an M.S. in Recreation and Leisure Studies from the University of North Texas.

Melissa Layne: Melissa Layne has been a faculty member of the Kinesiology Department at the University of North Georgia for over 20 years. She holds a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology from Auburn University and an undergraduate degree in Physical Education. With 37 years in the fitness business, her favorite lectures incorporate complicated material that she can break into understandable bits while relating these pieces to resistance and endurance workouts.

Elizabeth Lenart: With over 25 years in the fitness industry, Elizabeth Lenart is an international presenter, content creator and fitness guidance counselor. She known for explosive intervals, electric coaching and innovative programming. Elizabeth possesses and M.Ed. in Ed. Psych. and uses her capabilities in counseling and coaching to influence each movement and fitness guidance counseling session. She uses emotion to train from the inside, out and is a fierce advocate for positive body image and inclusive fitness. She is the National Program Director for Balletone, a Master Trainer with BOSU, Barre Above, Tabata Bootcamp, WaterRower and Extreme Chaos. She can be seen regularly on Mass Appeal.

Zachary Mang: Zachary A Mang, PhD, is a strength and conditioning specialist and human performance researcher for the Albuquerque Baseball Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jenice Mattek: Jenice Mattek works each day helping clients improve their breathing and experience the benefits of optimal breathing throughout their daily lives. She is also the Director of the Integrative Movement Institute and Chicago Integrative Movement Specialists and co-author of What Lies Beneath: The Under-realized Effects of Breast Abdominal and Pelvic Surgeries. She co-created the Integrative Movement System ™ which is taught to professionals around the world.

Patrick Mummy: Patrick Mummy earned a baseball scholarship to San Diego State University & graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training. He founded Symmetry for Health & was awarded a patent on a measurable system for postural assessment and corrective exercise – AlignSmart Technology. Patrick has written three books, the latest – “The Physics of Pain; becoming Pain-Free”. He has spoken on the subject of postural assessment at multiple conferences & corporations including as the SCWFit Keynote speaker for 2023-2024.

Tricia Murphy Madden: Tricia Murphy Madden is a highly respected veteran of the fitness and production industry with over 30 years of invaluable experience. In 2020, she was honored with the prestigious Fitness Leader of the Year award by IDEA, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the field. Tricia is the Co-Founder of Fit Pro Programming and Head of Programming for IDEA World 2024. Tricia's extensive expertise led her to serve as the on-set Director for Amazon Halo, where she successfully directed a multitude of workouts across various modalities. She played a pivotal role in talent casting and skill development for on-air presentations. Additionally, her involvement at Savvier involved product development and spearheading impactful consumer campaigns, contributing to the creation of some of the world's largest fitness programs. With a strong background in on-camera work, Tricia now focuses on creating accessible workouts for true beginners and athletic aging populations. She is renowned for her gracious energy and ability to motivate individuals at any stage of their fitness journey. Her contributions as a cast member for the now SWERVE, Active & Fit, Just Move by Kaisa Fit and the discontinued Amazon Halo App have garnered recognition for her exceptional care and support of users.

Aimee Nicotera: Aimee Nicotera is an international presenter and Virtual Studio Owner. Aimee holds a BS in Nutrition Science, a Masters in Health Education and certifications from ACSM, ACE and AFAA. Aimee is the creator of the format E5 COLLECTIVE.

Dr. Evan Osar: Audiences around the world have heard Dr. Osar’s dynamic presentations. Dr. Evan Osar is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert on assessment, corrective exercise, and functional movement. He has authored Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunction and Amazon #1 Best Seller, The Psoas Solution. Dr. Osar developed the Integrative Movement System™, an evidence-based approach to improving clinical outcomes and helping patients perform at their highest level. Dr. Osar is in private practice in Chicago, IL and teaches his proprietary approach, the Integrative Movement System™ to health and fitness professionals that specialize in corrective exercise, medical fitness, and training the older adult population.

Ruben Pereyra: Ruben Pereyra is a highly accomplished Certified Coach, Fitness Specialist, and Speaker with a focus on improving the health and well-being of senior populations. With 16 years of experience in the fitness industry, Ruben has been dedicated to educating individuals about the transformative power of movement. Holding a degree in Kinesiology, along with numerous fitness certifications, Ruben's outstanding contributions led to being honored as the 2024 IDEA World Emerging Trailblazer of the Year. As an entrepreneur, Ruben offers a comprehensive range of services catering to all age groups, including personalized training, group exercise classes, specialized programs for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's patients, brain cognitive function training, and serving as a fitness director for senrior Living acommunities. Ruben is truly committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through fitness and well-being initiatives.

Irene Pluim Mentz: Irene PluimMentz, PT became a licensed physical therapist in the Netherlands before immigrating to the United States. She is the co-owner of One Step Beyond, Inc. Physical Therapy. Irene’s passion for anything “water” led to becoming an AEA certified instructor. She integrates her knowledge of hydro-dynamics with physical therapy into all her sessions. Irene is the inventor and developer of the Aqua-Ω adjustable drag resistance water exercise equipment.

Diva Richards: Diva Richards Diva Richards is the co-creator of WARRIOR Combat and the Format Lead. She is a motivational life coach with over 20 years of experience within the fitness industry and entrepreneurship sector. She is the Founder and President of You vs You Athletics, LLC., located in Marlton, NJ. Diva is a professional, international public speaker, who owns the Do Work podcast, and The Do Work Method Motivational and Life Coaching Program. She brings real-life success and experienced guidance to her clients and followers. Diva lives in Philadelphia, PA where she studied music and dance.

Dane Robinson: Dane Robinson is a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has held almost every job in the fitness industry from mopping floors at Bally Total Fitness, to personal and group training, all the way to regional department management. Dane impacts HUNDREDS of people in private and group training classes in Atlanta, GA and THOUSANDS of people across the country as a TV fitness coach on Daily Burn’s episodic on-demand show “Daily Burn 365” in New York City. Dane also serves as a fitness coach with Total Gym as a part of their “Total Gym TV” series and can be routinely found as a Total Gym Master Coach on the QVC network.

Jason Schneider: Jason is a professional triathlon/endurance sports coach and age-group athlete. He has traveled around the world and raced on 6 different continents, in addition to the North Pole. When it comes to cycling, he is a Data-Hound – the more info he can get to help improve performance and results, the more he loves to ride and challenge himself. As an educator, he loves person-to-person interaction and helping instructors to up-level their coaching, in turn providing their riders with greater results.

Sabrina Ursaner: Sabrian Ursaner is an author, health & wellness coach, fitness instructor, mindfulness practitioner, and joy seeker. She helps people let go of whatever may be weighing them down, find their wings, and soar. She holds certifications from ACE, AFAA, and NASM, among others (GFI, CPT, WFS, Health Coach, 200hr RYT, 200hr Kundalini RYT, 100hr CMT, several branded formats). [[No matter the modality, Sabrina is passionate about making fitness fun and accessible for EVERYONE, and mini fitness trampolines are one of her favorite tools to share.]] Sabrina is a certified Jumpsport Fitness Instructor and a featured instructor for Jumpsport. She has also been featured and appeared in numerous fitness videos.

Dr. Ted Vickey: Dr. Ted Vickey is the Founder and CEO of FitWell, which works with companies ranging from startups to established businesses within the health, fitness, and wellness space, creating strategies for the effective use of technology to improve the lives of their customers. Dr. Vickey has held academic and research positions in Kinesiology at Point Loma Nazarene, Tulane, and the University of San Francisco. His unique teaching style blends his real-world Corporate America experience with the fundamentals of traditional academia. He has served on various boards, including The American Council on Exercise and The Fitness Technology Council. As a speaker and panelist, he has spoken at numerous venues worldwide, including Stanford, Harvard, Canyon Ranch, Consumer Electronics Show, the American Council on Exercise, The National Academy of Science, and the American College of Sports Medicine.
He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Galway in Ireland, focusing on disruptive health technologies, social networks, mobile fitness apps, and knowledge discovery in data. His Master’s degree is from the University of Limerick in International Business and Entrepreneurship. His undergraduate is in Exercise and Sports Science from Penn State. has authored numerous books, book chapters, online education courses, book chapters, abstract articles, and journal articles specializing in his areas of expertise and participated as a TedX speaker – The Future of Wellness Is Now. Dr. Vickey is nationally and internationally recognized for subject matter expertise in the areas of fitness technology, disruptive health technologies, fitness informatics, wearables, apps, and fitness entrepreneurship

Nick Tumminello: Nick Tumminello is known as the "Trainer of Trainers." He has been a trainer for over 20 years working NFL and MMA athletes, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts. Nick is the 2016 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year, the editor-in-chief of the NSCA’s PTQ journal, and he has authored four books.

Robert Sherman: Robert Sherman is President of Robert Sherman Fitness LLC., a personal training, home gym design, and health club instructor management consulting company. Robert owned and managed two boutique studios and a national content/program provider/instructor trainer for Lifetime Fitness and Equinox. He served as Master Instructor, program developer globally for Reebok, SPRI, Schwinn, Bosu, Beachbody, ActivMotion Bar, and Total Gym. With 38 years in health, he is a much sought-after program consultant, served on the Industry Advisory Panel for the ACE, and content provider/consultant for Boutique Fitness Solutions. Robert played collegiate baseball for Ithaca College, holds a BS degree in business from the University of Maryland, and is a Gold Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor by ACE and ACSM.

Apy (Astrid) Figueroa: Apy is the LaBlast Master Trainer for Florida. She is a former national artistic swimmer from Puerto Rico who always loved dancing whether in the water or on land. She learned about LaBlast® went to a master class, and instantly fell in love with the program. She feels it’s the best dance format where you can learn the true skill of dance while blasting calories, and then use it at any dance event. Apy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science and is certified by the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) and Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA).

Billie Wartenberg: Billie has over 28 years of experience in the fitness industry and is currently the Fitness and Wellness Director at the Trilogy Resort 55+ Community and Resort in Orlando, FL. Managing almost 100 sessions per week focused on healthy active aging, Billie has authored the SCW Aqua Barre certification and is also a master trainer for SCW’s WATERinMOTION(r) and S.E.A.T. (Supported Exercise for Ageless Training) programs. Drawing on her experience as a former competitive cheerleader, Billie brings high energy, enthusiasm, and encouragement to everything she does.

Marc Coronel: Marc Coronel is an esteemed leader in the fitness industry with over two decades of experience. As an award-winning instructor, programmer, educator, presenter, and fitness consultant, Marc has achieved global success through collaborations with TRX, Trigger Point, LifeFitness, FightCamp, the Under Armour Training Team, and most recently, Oofos and winning numerous awards, including the 2024 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year.

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