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Session Type: Deep Dive | Specific Populations

This seminar is designed to equip personal trainers with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support clients navigating menopause, including the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Attendees will receive a practical guide on training perimenopausal clients, learn how to identify signs of perimenopause, debunk myths surrounding HRT, and offer lifestyle advice to optimise overall well-being.

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A large number of children and adolescence reduce or completely stop exercising when they hit puberty. Current research tells us that many of our young people are not meeting the minimum requirement for weekly physical activity. This session will explore the factors that encourage children and adolescence to start exercising, keep exercising and build movement into their lifestyle from a young age. We will explore the various factors that influence what will keep our young people moving, how best to encourage them to explore their movement interests and what is safe but effective for young growing bodies.

Session Type: Deep Dive | Specific Populations

It is well-known that women are protected from cardiovascular (CV) disease during the first few decades of their lives, an effect which is largely due to oestrogen (Novella et al, 2012). However, after menopause, the risk of CV disease rapidly increases, giving women a higher risk than men.

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Join Ken for an enlightening session as we redefine strength for the ageing demographic. While walking serves as a cornerstone of fitness, it's essential to delve deeper into the multifaceted aspects of strength crucial for daily life. Explore the diverse demands life presents—lifting, carrying, efficient movement, and balance—and how ageing affects these functions. Learn how strength training can mitigate the effects of ageing, enhancing vitality and longevity. Discover actionable strategies to tailor strength programs for active ageing, empowering individuals to thrive and maintain independence in their later years.

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An ageing population means we are seeing more clients present to us with a range of different neurological conditions. Rates of various types of Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease are increasing all around the world and fitness professionals can play a large role in assisting these clients to have a greater quality of life. Personal Trainers also play a crucial role in educating and empowering clients to change the behaviours that increase the risk of developing these diseases.

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Men experience depression just as often as women, but they are less likely to ask for help. In New Zealand, the suicide rate for men is 3 times that of women.

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Welcome to the "Thriving Through Longevity" workshop designed for active ageing professionals. As professionals dedicated to promoting wellness and vitality in older adults, it's crucial to address the barriers that hinder individuals from embracing longevity with confidence and enthusiasm. One such barrier is fear – fear of physical decline, fear of mental deterioration, and fear of the unknown. In this workshop, Ken explores strategies to overcome these fears, empowering both ourselves and our clients to make the most out of the journey of ageing.

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Explore the fascinating journey of human movement, from our primal origins as cave dwellers to our modern sedentary lifestyles, and its profound impact on longevity. Delve into the evolutionary perspective, tracing our transition from crawling babies to sedentary adults, and uncover how this shift has influenced the ageing process. Discover the critical factors affecting ageing, from lifestyle choices to environmental factors, and learn how foundational movement principles can enhance our quality of life. Join us as we unlock the secrets of longevity through the transformative power of the "flow of movement," revitalising mind, body, and spirit for a healthier, more vibrant life.

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Falls remain a significant threat to adults over 65, contributing to injury-related deaths. However, studies show that strength and balance programs can slash this risk by around 20% annually. Drawing from my extensive work in retirement villages, I've seen firsthand the transformative impact of prioritizing seniors' health and well-being.

Session Type: Group Exercise Mind Body | Specific Populations

Dr. Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people with arthritis; it will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. The TCA program includes warm up and cool down exercises, the twelve movement set on both sides, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and how to teach this program safely. Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCA program. Many scientific studies have shown this program relieves pain, improves quality of life and make people feel better. Studies also shown the program prevent falls; that is why the Center of Disease Control and Prevention recommends it for this purpose. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including the USA, Australia and UK.

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Roughly 1 in 8 people in New Zealand take medication for their asthma. That means as trainer we are probably come across clients who use asthma medication