continuing education courses

Excel Wellness Studio is excited to bring you marquis presenters and cutting edge topics, that
you would normally have to travel out of town to attend. Our courses are open to all fitness professionals in the area, for more information call 913-498-1535.

2009 - Muscle Activation Techniques

2009
Greg Roskopf’s Muscle Activation Techniques Jumpstart Program

Taught by Joe DeAntonis

Credit Hours:16 ACE in two 8 Hour Days (per module)

Times and Descriptions:
Lower Body Module: February 7-8, 2009 . 8am – 5:30pm
Upper Body Module: April 25 -26, 2009 . 8am – 5:30pm
Trunk and Spine Module: June 6-7, 2009 . 8am – 5:30pm

Download MAT's Brochure and Registration Form

The MAT program was developed by Greg Roskopf who has worked as a Biomechanics Consultant for various teams and athletes including the Denver Broncos, Utah Jazz, and Denver Nuggets.
MAT is designed to promote optimal health and fitness by restoring body alignment to improve function and relieve pain. MAT is designed to correct body alignment in order to prepare the body for what you are asking it to do. No matter what the type of motion…golf, tennis, or just walking up stairs…the MAT procedure addresses the weak links; thereby allowing the body to function most efficiently while eliminating pain.

Course Objectives:

• Teach therapists and trainers how to objectively evaluate and identify biomechanical imbalances within the human body
• Show how to identify and eliminate positional weakness that may lead to injury or further compensation
• Raise the level of understanding of how biomechanical imbalances lead to repetitive stress and chronic overuse injuries
• Fill in the missing link within the progression continuum
• Create an awareness that exercise may lead to dysfunction
• Help therapists and trainers prove that what they are doing is actually working
• Examine how muscle tightness is secondary to muscle weakness

Cost:
$395 per Module, 16 ACE CEC’s per Module - Sign up for all 3 Modules and save $180
(You are not required to take each module, however completion of all three modules certifies you in MAT. More information on www.muscleactivation.com). Registration is through the Muscle Activation Techniques Office in Denver. Visit: www.muscleactivation.com, email: muscleactivation@qwest.net or call 1-877-999-9MAT ext. 2 to enroll. Limit 25 per class.

(These courses are registered with ACE and may be petitioned for approval by all other certifications and licensing organizations)

Location:
Excel Wellness Studio and Holtze Hall (across the street from Excel). Please meet at Excel Wellness Studio prior to either seminar.

Instructor Info:
Joe DeAntonis - www.muscleactivation.com

Joe is certified through ACE, AFAA and NCCPT, as well as more advanced specialty programs qualifying him as a Mastery Level Resistance Analyst, Resist-a-Ball Master Trainer and Muscle Activation Techniques Therapist.

He is the founder of Educational Training Concepts, Inc. a Pittsburgh-based company that focuses on educating health professionals in exercise mechanics and enhancing the overall well being of the general public. He is also the manager of the wellness center at Allegheny General Hospital where he is a biomechanics consultant to the Rehabilitation Services department.

Joe is currently enrolled in the Master’s of Sports Medicine Program at the University of Pittsburgh. He plans to use his knowledge in Biomechanics and Sports Medicine to further his education programs, teaching others how to prevent overuse injuries, joint stress and early onset osteoarthritis.

“If you are looking to take your personal training knowledge and or therapeutic business to a whole other level then attending the upcoming Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) course at Excel Wellness Studio is the place to be and should not be missed. As a world leader in the personal training, fitness and wellness business I’ve seen a lot of hands on programming workshops and lectures, though when it comes to being the best at designing the most effective programs for average clientele, post rehab patients and athletes nothing beats the knowledge you’ll learn by attending an MAT course. MAT is hands down the world’s most progressive technique for trainers to really start making a difference in their clients lives and is one of the best technique skill sets to possess when you’re ready to start commanding the highest training dollars.”

Alex McMillan
IDEA Program Director of the Year and Owner of Northwest Personal Training and Fitness Education

Helen Vanderburg, IDEA’s 2005 Instructor of the Year
Fusion Fitness Foam Roller Training and Biomechanics for Personal Trainers

Helen Vanderburg is a former World Champion synchronized swimmer, and has won international awards and accolades both as an athlete and a fitness leader. As an athlete, Helen was named Canada's Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year for an unprecedented three consecutive years; she has also been inducted into both the International Aquatic Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. As a fitness leader and club owner, Helen has over 20 years of experience. Her certifications include ACE, AFLCA Trainer, and AFLCA certified along with an impressive number of fitness awards. www.helenvanderburg.com.

“Real usable material that I can take back to my classes…a true educator…Helen really knows her stuff and presents it in a fun way…awesome energy!” - CanFitPro Session Attendees