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2026 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
The premier conferences of 2026 • 65 excellent presenters • 2 lectures and 2 hands-on sessions every 90 minutes • CEUs available • Complimentary social • Q & A sessions with presenters every 90 minutes • Networking opportunities with presenters and attendees Chicago, IL June 18-20 Long Beach, CA July 9-11 Providence, RI August 20-22
’26 SUMMIT 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING For Everyone Who Trains or Rehabs Clients, Patients and Athletes
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• NEW Lectures and Hands-On Topics • 65 Nationally Known Presenters at 3 Great Locations • Q & A Sessions Every 90 Minutes • The Premier Networking Event of 2026
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Chicago, IL June 18-20, 2026
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2026 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
2026 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
BOBBY ALDRIDGE CSCS, NASM-CES, ACE, TPI, USAW • Founder/CEO of BAM-metrics, Patented-holder on Products and Design • Performance Coach for PGA, LPGA, MLB, NFL, NBA, ATP, NHL
JESSICA BENTO MSPT
•Director of Operations for Innovative Fitness Solutions & Ultimate Sandbag Training •Heads up the Educational Programs for Dynamic Variable Resistance Training
• Published Author, Speaker, and Sports Kinesiologist • Interdisciplinary Training/Practice in Palliative and Strength Recovery • 30+ years of experience Beyond the Hamstring: How Single-Leg Patterns Correct the Kinetic Chain and Transform Performance In this hands-on session, we break down why single-leg movement is the missing link in performance, injury preven- tion, and longevity—far more impactful than traditional sag- ittal squatting or powerlifting alone. With the NFL spending over $100 million trying to understand hamstring pulls, the truth is they’re chasing the symptom, not the source. The hamstring is simply the circuit breaker, warning us of deep- er dysfunctions in the kinetic chain. By examining how the body reroutes force from the foot to the glute to the opposite shoulder, we uncover the compensations that create imbal- ance, dysfunction, and, ultimately, pain or injury. You’ll learn why starting at the foot and following the chain upward is the key to unlocking resilient movement, restoring athletic power, and building a body that performs the way it was designed. Trainers and coaches walk away from Bobby’s teachings with actionable techniques, immediately usable assessments, and a deeper understanding of the kinetic chain—giving them a competitive edge in producing healthier, stronger, and more durable athletes. (Hands-On Only) Chicago
•Has worked in every aspect of Physical Therapy, including Sports Rehab, In-Patient Neuro and Geriatric Populations for close to 20 years •An international presenter, having presented in over 6 countries on the topics of corrective exercise and functional training. Low Back Pain Isn’t What You Think: The Hidden Drivers That Coaches and Clinicians Miss Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal com- plaint in both athletic and general populations, yet most traditional approaches continue to miss the mark. Coaches and clinicians often default to “strengthen the core” or “stretch the hamstrings,” but the truth is that low back pain is rarely caused by one muscle or movement pattern alone. Emerging research highlights the importance of integrated systems: altered hip mobility, fascial restrictions, impaired glute-hamstring synergy, and even foot and ankle stabil- ity all influence spinal load and motor control. Beyond the musculoskeletal system, neurological factors, how the brain senses, interprets, and protects the spine play a criti- cal role in pain perception and movement strategy. In this session, we’ll break down the hidden drivers of low back pain, show how to assess and address them, and explore actionable strategies that go beyond traditional cues and isolated exercises to restore function, resilience, and long- term performance. Chicago, Providence LEE BURTON PHD, ATC, CSCS •Co-Founder of the Functional Movement Screen •Former Program Director for Athletic Training at Averett University •Lectures nationally and internationally in the fields of sports medicine and performance enhancement •Doctorate Degree from Virginia Tech with an emphasis in Health Promotion and Wellness Optimizing Shoulder Function and Performance Shoulder pain is common—but the shoulder is rarely the real problem. To truly improve shoulder health and performance, you must understand how the entire system influences movement and load. In this lecture, Dr. Lee Burton will show you how to assess the shoulder beyond isolated strength and mobility, uncovering key contributors such as breathing mechanics and neck function that often drive pain and dys- function. You’ll learn how to collect and interpret assessment data to establish meaningful baselines, guide intervention choices, and objectively measure progress. This session also delivers practical, easy-to-apply shoulder and neck mobility and stability techniques you can use immediately to improve function, reduce injury risk, and support long-term shoulder resilience. Walk away with a clearer framework for shoulder assessment—and a smarter strategy for lasting results. Chicago, Long Beach
KYLE BALZER PT, DPT •Practicing doctor of physical therapy for 13 years.
TRAVIS BARNES •Co-founder with Todd Durkin of IMPACT-X Performance Franchise •Co-founder with Todd Durkin of the IMPACT Speakers Course •Best Selling Author •International Presenter Add $100K to Your Business While Helping Clients Get 10 Years Younger
•For the past ten years he’s been treating and training out of various gyms in New York City, most recently Continuum Club. •While he has experience working with professional athletes and celebrities, he takes most pride in working with the general population to teach them how to train themselves in the process of rehabilitating them. •Kyle attributes much of his success to working alongside and being mentored by Charlie Weingroff and Don Saladino. Navigating Training in the Presence of Injury and Pain Coaches are often the most frequent point of contact for a person’s health. While a strong strength coaching education does a good job of preparing for training healthy individuals, the reality is that most coaches will be training individuals regularly experiencing pain and/or injury. This presentation will help coaches navigate training those individuals more clearly and confidently. Chicago
The future of fitness isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing better. In this presentation, Travis Barnes shows fit- ness professionals how to stop grinding for volume and start building a smarter, more profitable business by de- livering measurable, high-impact transformation through longevity-focused training and recovery. You’ll learn how to add an easy $100,000+ to your business by working with fewer clients and selling high-ticket coaching. You’ll also discover how to integrate the right complimentary services, recovery strategies, and resources to objectively track and deliver proven biological age reduction—helping clients get measurably 10 years younger. This session breaks down the key shifts shaping the fitness industry and provides simple, proven strategies to increase impact, income, and reten- tion—without more hours, more stress, or more marketing. (Lecture Only) This will be the most fun session of the weekend—period. Great coaching isn’t just about what you coach; it’s about how people feel when they’re with you. In this high-energy, hands-on workout experience, Travis Barnes shows how en- ergy, fun, and human connection become the true drivers of results, retention, and raving fans. This session goes beyond sets and reps to explore the art of creating unforgettable training experiences—lighting up the room, elevating the vibe, and making every person feel seen, energized, and ex- cited to return. If you want to deliver workouts people don’t just attend—but talk about, share, and invite others to expe- rience—this is where performance meets personality. Be The Light. (Hands-On Only) Providence Be The Light: The Energy, Connection, and Experience Workout
NICOLE AUCOIN MS, RD, LD/N, CF-L2 •Founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition: Home of CrossFit HSN & HSN Mentoring •Registered Dietitian with 20 years of
experience coaching clients •Author of Best Selling Books •International Keynote Speaker On Nutrition & Building Nutrition Coaching Programs In Gyms •Podcast Host: Nutrition Made Simple & Grow Your Nutrition Business
JULIAN BARNES •Co-Founder & CEO of The BFS Network •Former marketing officer @Velocity Sports and Oasis Day Sapa. •Created New York University’s Institute in Entrepreneurship & Small business Management •National and International preseter Path to Profitability
The Transformation Business: Turning Nutrition & Health Coaching Into Impact, Income, and Retention Your members don’t fail because of workouts; they struggle in the other 23 hours of the day. As gym owners and coaches, we know nutrition is often the missing piece that drives real, lasting results. With over a decade of experience helping gym owners build, launch, and scale habit-based nutrition and health coaching programs, Nicole brings unparalleled exper- tise to this session. She’ll reveal best practices for integrat- ing this missing piece using two proven models: leveraging a turnkey framework and technology to support clients while generating passive income, or building a health-focused coaching program inside your gym. Discover how top-per- forming gyms have increased revenue by over 30%, learn the system recognized as the Top Habit-Based Coaching Pro- gram in 2025, and walk away with clear, actionable steps you can implement immediately to create transformation beyond the workout hour. (Lecture Only) Providence
In this session Julian, will unpack the latest data and in- sights from the 2026 BFS State of the Industry Report and the 2026 BFS Strength Report. Drawing on performance data from profitable studios across markets and modalities, Barnes will present a clear, metric-driven profile of what high-performing gyms actually do differently. Attendees will leave with practical benchmarks for revenue growth, conversion, retention, and profitability, along with guidance on how to implement these metrics inside their own gym operations. (Lecture Only) Chicago
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2026 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
2026 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
KEVIN CARR CFSC, LMT •Co-Founder, Certified Functional Strength Coach & Movement As Medicine •Partner, Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning •Author, “Functional Training Anatomy” with Human Kinetics Delivering Successful Group Training At Scale Learn the systems behind Mike Boyle Strength & Condition- ing’s world-class group training model. Kevin Carr breaks down how MBSC hires and develops great coaches, builds scalable programming, and creates a training floor experi- ence that delivers consistent results for adults and athletes alike. Walk away with a clear framework for growing your staff, strengthening your culture, and running high-quality group training at any size. Long Beach
ERIC CRESSEY MA, CSCS
JOHN DOUGHERTY PT, DPT, OCS
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• President and Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance, with facilities in MA and FL •Director of Player Health and Performance, New York Yankees
•Founder & CEO of Conquer Fitness — one of the fastest-growing personal training brands for adults 40+ •Grew a single location from zero to a million dollar+ gym, and has since opened 5 new gyms in the past 18 months, with national expansion underway •Founder of The Arena Sales Academy — coaching gym owners and their teams in advanced sales and communication •Founder Certified Pain Free Specialist program —equips trainers with the knowledge and tools to confidently work with clients dealing with pain, injury, or past surgeries—without overstepping their scope •Two-time Gym Owner of the Year nominee and passionate advocate for building real careers in fitness for his employees The Pain-Free Trainer: How to Become the Go-To Coach for Clients with Injuries, Pain, and Surgeries Most trainers lose clients the moment pain shows up. Sessions get modified randomly. Progress stalls. Clients disappear. In this session, Dr. John Dougherty will take a deep dive into one of the most common and misunderstood issues in training - the shoul- der. You’ll learn why most shoulder pain isn’t what trainers think it is, the key movement patterns that create (and solve) shoulder issues, and what exercises to prioritize and what to avoid. Then, you’ll see how this shoulder framework fits into a larger system designed to help trainers confidently work with neck, back, hip, and knee issues—without guessing or “just avoiding” move- ments. Because when you become the trainer who can keep clients progressing—even when pain shows up—you don’t just deliver better results. You increase retention. You build trust. And you become irreplaceable. Chicago KEVIN DUFFY •TPI Level 3 Fitness Professional and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). •Golf Digest Top 50 Golf-Fitness Coach in America. •Owner of RPS Golf Fitness with locations in Acton and Natick, Massachusetts. •Presenter for the PGA Show, focusing on golf performance and communication-driven coaching. •Former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for WPI University and Becker College Athletics. Effective Cueing Is the Client Retention Tool You Need In this session, Kevin will present the systems he uses to show coaches why their ability to communicate—how they cue, connect, and guide their clients—is the most critical re- tention tool they have. He will break down the communica- tion hierarchy that elevates coaching, strengthens relation- ships, and unlocks consistency in your sessions. You’ll leave with plug-and-play systems—external vs. internal cues, experiential and context-driven language, and communica- tion strategies tailored to how real people learn so you can create clarity, buy-in, autonomy, and long-term retention starting the very next day. In the hands-on session, he will guide coaches through cueing progressions, use a learn-by- doing format where coaches work through movement pat- terns using a hypothetical client background, and leave with a toolbox of techniques to enhance understanding, coaching efficiency, and long-term client retention. Chicago
•Writer, presenter, consultant and podcast host Two Decades of Shoulder Know-How
ALWYN COSGROVE CSCS
In this presentation - Eric’s 20th year on the PB tour - he shares insights on assessment, programming, and coach- ing at the shoulder. From functional anatomy to key training principles, this presentation will help practitioners with both general population and athlete upper extremity health and performance alike. Providence MICHOL DALCOURT CFC, PTS •Founder of IoM and ViPR PRO •Co- Founder of PTA Global •Past Adjunct Faculty (Sport Science) - University of San Francisco •Internationally recognized industry-leader in health and human performance Training for Tendon Health: Science, Strategies, and Programming Connective tissue – particularly tendons – requires a very specific type of loading stimulus to stay resilient, recover from stress, and adapt over time. While strength and con- ditioning programs often prioritize muscles and joints, ten- dons are frequently overlooked until an injury occurs. With musculoskeletal injuries being one of the most common is- sues for both athletes and the general population — and with most of these injuries affecting soft tissue rather than mus- cles or bones — understanding tendon health is essential for anyone involved in performance, rehabilitation, or general wellness. This workshop will take a deep dive into the sci- ence of tendon anatomy, physiology, and mechanics, and explain how tendons respond to load, rest, and progressive stress. You will learn about critical concepts such as tendon creep, shear, stress shielding, and stress relaxation — and most importantly, how to apply this knowledge to create evidence-based training programs that build more durable, injury-resistant tendons. Whether you are a coach, thera- pist, trainer, or simply looking to improve your own training outcomes, this session will provide practical strategies you can immediately integrate into training cycles to enhance performance, prevent injury, and support long-term muscu- loskeletal health. Providence
•Owner of Results Fitness, a complete fitness programming and consulting service •Founder of ResultsFitnessUniversity.com •One of the Country’s most sought-after fitness professionals Bridge the Gap: Turning Everyday Clients into Competitive Performers In the gym going public there exists a client level who “graduate” from being a general population, general fitness level client and seek to become an athlete. We’ll dive into the unique needs of those transitioning from general population training to events like Hyrox, Deka, obstacle course races, or 5/10k runs. Discover how to assess readiness, bridge the gap between foundational fitness and sport-specific demands, and avoid common pitfalls like overtraining or injury. Drawing from real-world case studies, this seminar equips you with programming strategies that build endur- ance, strength, and agility while keeping motivation high. Whether you’re a trainer, coach, or gym owner, walk away with actionable templates, and business insights to attract and retain this growing demographic—turning one-time clients into lifelong athletes and boosting your program’s reputation. Long Beach, Providence RACHEL COSGROVE CSCS, CISSN •Owner and Operator of Results Fitness and Results Fitness University since 2000 •Author of the book Age Strong: A Women’s guide to feeling Athletic & Fit Over 40. •Best selling author of The Female Body Breakthrough & Drop Two Sizes •Featured & consulted with Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Nike, Gatorade and more •Creator of the Drop Two Sizes Program (a program to help your clients ditch the scale once & for all!) How To Benefit From The Untapped Potential of Your Network With a Referral System Ready to learn a repeatable referral system? Not just getting lucky with a few referrals, but an actual system. Rachel Cos- grove runs one of the top-ten gyms in the USA and has done this for 30 years. She’ll show you how. You’ll walk away with easy to implement actionable step-by-step systems to use to boost the referrals in your fitness business. (Lecture Only) Strength Coaching for Women Over 40 In this hands-on session Rachel will put you through exercises she uses in her programming for training women over 40. (Hands-On Only) Long Beach, Providence
GRAY COOK MSPT, OCS, CSCS •Co-Founder of the Functional Movement Screen
•Author of The Business of Movement, Movement, and Athletic Body in Balance. •Pushes professionals and enthusiasts to creatively re-think movement behavior • Known for mapping and deconstructing movement patterns, and rebuilding movement following natural developmental paths What Makes a Movement Expert? Seven Questions to Shape Your Career “I don’t think I’ve ever claimed to be a movement expert, but ChatGPT says that I am. After the initial flattery, I did some analysis (personal, not AI) to examine which factors of my career and insight got me here.” In this lecture, Gray Cook covers the origins of his interest in movement, what he learned from his mentors, how he built his standard op- erating procedure and why it all matters in the business of movement. The questions that he asked of himself, like “Is the goal independence or performance?”, “What is better than balance?”, and “Are you in alignment with the natural developmental sequence?”, can help you further develop
your personal abilities and career. Chicago, Long Beach, Providence
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2026 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
2026 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
PETE DUPUIS •Co-Founder of Cressey Sports
MARK FISHER •Built and Sold NYC’s Mark Fisher Fitness ($34m in sales, Inc 500)
Performance, off-season training home to 500+ MLB affiliated athletes since 2007 •Over 15 years of fitness industry experience, and a profound appreciation for the nitty-gritty realities of managing a fitness facility •Accountability Coach at Business For Unicorns, consulting service provider to 125+ gyms around the world Reassuringly Expensive: Using Behavioral Science to Price, Sell, and Scale Your Fitness Services Most gym owners think pricing problems are revenue prob- lems. They’re usually perception problems. This presenta- tion explores how cognitive biases shape buying decisions, why “being affordable” often backfires, and how to align your pricing, sales language, and rate increases with how people actually make decisions. (Lecture Only) Chicago TODD DURKIN MA, CSCS •CEO & Co-Founder, IMPACT-X Performance Fitness, Recovery, & Coaching Franchise •Founder & Leader of the Todd Durkin Mastermind for Fitness Pros & Entrepreneurs •Best-selling author of 6 books, including his latest book, Coaching Greatness •Host of the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW podcast Creating Max Impact In Your Business, Team, & Life Are you ready to step even deeper into the world of high- performance in fitness, business, coaching, leadership, and LIFE? This session is all about maximizing the latest cutting edge techniques and strategies to improve your business acumen, marketing, and leadership in order to create greater results, revenue, and IMPACT. This includes a deep-dive on your “7-P’s to Success”, as well as “Developing your legend- ary SELF” where Todd shares his gameplan to maximize your own health, vitality, and personal growth. This is a can’t miss talk & coaching session! #BuckleUp (Lecture Only) TD’s Impact-X Workout This is Todd’s signature motivational & empowering work- out that will be one of the best sessions of your entire life. It will be a vintage session that combines a complete body, mind, and soul approach and that is wildly spreading across the U.S. This session will be a high-energy and high-touch, and will make you feel like a “VIP” just being in the room. Additionally, Todd integrates his “10-steps of an Extraordi- nary Trainer” approach in this workout so you can leave with actionable-items that you can integrate into your sessions immediately. This is a can’t miss session that truly generates the “X” factor! (Hands-On Only) Long Beach, Providence
•Founder of Business for Unicorns and Business Coach to over 150 Gym Owners •Investor and Franchisee in Alloy Personal Training •Featured in the New York Times, Forbes, the Wall St Journal, Men’s Health,TEDx 5 Things The Best Gym Owners Do Differently Mark Fisher built and sold a gym that generated $34 million over 13 years and has since coached hundreds of gym owners around the world. In this talk, he pulls back the curtain on what actually separates top-performing gym owners from everyone else, based on real data and real results from the owners succeeding in 2026. Whether you’re a trainer build- ing your career, a coach looking to level up, or an owner ready to grow, you’ll leave with concrete takeaways you can act on immediately. You’ll learn what’s actually happening inside the world’s best gyms and leave with a roadmap to build a fitness business and a life you love. (Lecture Only) Long Beach, Providence VINCENT GABRIELE MS, CSCS, IYCA •Business Coach to 139 of the best gyms in America •Author of The Ultimate Guide To Small Group Personal Training •Founder of Gabriele Fitness in New Jersey •Host of the #1 ranked fitness business podcast in the world (The FBU Podcast) The 8 Profit Levers: How To Make More Money In the Fitness Business If you want to get more clients and make more money from your fitness business in 2026...skipping this lecture is unfor- givable. Vince will go over the 8 levers to pull so you can help grow the profits of your business and enjoy more freedom in your life. (Lecture Only) Providence
SUE FALSONE PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS*D, COMT •President & Founder: Structure & Function Education •Owner: Falsone Consulting; Current consultant to professional athletes and professional sport organizations •Senior Advisor on Return to Performance, Los Angeles Dodgers •Author: Bridging the Gap from Rehab to Performance Strategies for Restoring Soft-Tissue Health After Injury If your clients or patients deal with calf, hamstring, quad or groin muscle strains, this session is for you! How do we go from a soft tissue injury to a strong recovery? Come to this session to find out! Sue will discuss anatomical, biomechan- ics and neurological factors in soft tissue injuries. She will use a combination of research and clinical experience to address potential causes, diagnoses, evaluations, interventions, and progressions to get your patients back to the playing field strong and more resilient, decreasing your risk for re-injury. Long Beach
ADAM FEIT PHD, CSCS, SCCC •Program Director of the Applied Exercise Science program and Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork Coordinator for Springfield College •Co-Owner of TF Performance
•Former NFL and Division I Strength Coach and Nutrition Coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, Eastern Michigan University, University of Louisville, and The Citadel From Mental Reps to Max Effort: Integrating Sport Psychology Within the Health and Fitness Industry Come join Dr. Adam Feit and explore how mindset, self- talk, and expectations influence client effort, intent, and the transfer of training. He will examine coaching communica- tion and feedback methods that enhance intrinsic motiva- tion and client autonomy. In this session you will implement performance drills and reflection strategies that strengthen client focus and consistency within the chaos of life. Long Beach
SARAH FISCHER- REYNOLDS
JOHN FARKAS •Founder and owner of Blue Ocean Fitness •Owner of 4 Alloy Personal Training studios •Oversees a team of coaches serving 700+ clients and over 50,000 personal training sessions a year
• CEO & Co-Founder of Functional Effect Fitness & Rehabilitation, an integrative wellness center in the suburbs of Chicago •24 years experience as a strength nutrition/health coach, 16 as a gym owner • Creator of Balance 2 Breakthrough, an 8-week program designed to help clients redefine their relationship with stress, restore balance to their body and create a breakthrough in their results. •Health Consultant for investment banking firms like BMO Capital Markets Deep Health: The “Secrets” to Battling Client Burnout & Managing Chronic Stress Sarah offers attendees a glimpse into the science of stress, an ex- planation of Polyvagal Theory and the “rainbarrel effect” as well as the profound effects chronic stress can have on all aspects of our health. From an explanation of the different types of stress, the effect these stressors can have on our health, to the practi- cal tips to start moving the needle in the right direction, she will share the information that has helped countless Functional Ef- fect clients get off the hamster wheel of chronic stress and start restoring balance to their health and life. She will leave attendees with actionable steps toward better serving their clientele. Providence
JENA GATSES PT, LMT, SFMA, CSCS •Owner of Scientific Fitness
•Former Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach for 6 NASCAR Teams •Performance Coach & Injury Specialist for Pro Sports Teams, Pro Athletes, UFC, X-Games, Motocross, USA Cycling Team and Elite CEO’s and celebrities Doing Less, Getting More: How Precision Improves Performance & Recovery Learn to use breath and autonomic control, rib–pelvis stack- ing/pressure management, and coordination progressions to raise output, speed recovery, and reduce soft-tissue risk— without adding more work. Chicago
•Over 23 years of fitness industry experience Creating Raving Fans and Referrals: Deliver a Customer Experience Clients Can’t Stop Talking About
Most personal trainers start with a passion for helping oth- ers- only to find themselves constantly chasing clients and struggling to fill their schedule. But what if you never had to “sell” again? In this session, John will break down the strate- gies that built Blue Ocean Fitness to over 200 clients- with- out a single dollar spent on marketing- while maintaining an industry leading 97% retention rate. These strategies have since been replicated across 5 locations serving over 700 cli- ents. Learn how to create an unforgettable customer experi- ence that turns clients into your best salespeople. (Lecture Only) Long Beach
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2026 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
2026 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
BRANDON GAYDORUS •5x Author and Founder of Warm Heart Life
ALI GILBERT CSCS*D, TPI LEVEL 3, FMS 2, CFSC •Internationally recognized as the “Queen of Men’s Health,” known for direct delivery, sharp humor, and making complex hormone and performance science practical and usable.
JOSHUA HAAG •Founder and CEO of Heroic Performance LLC and Heroic Meals LLC located in Los Angeles, CA
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•Golf Digest’s Top 50 Trainers in America •National and Internation presenter on helping individuals execute on personal, professional, and financial goals The Secret to a Successful Career in Fitness
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•National speaker in the field of holistic wellness, youth performance and “the winners mindset” •Former NFL prospect, participating and studying under Loren Landow at Landow Performances’ draft prep camp •Certified Neu Spine Specialist, Bio-mechanics specialist, and over 15 years fitness industry experience. Beyond the Algorithm: Pain, Performance, and the Skill Sets AI will Never Teach Beyond the Algorithm” is the wake-up call the fitness industry needs. In a world racing toward automation, coaches who un- derstand pain, movement, and human adaptation will become the ones AI can’t touch. This presentation gives trainers the real skill sets that separates the rep-counters from the prob- lem-solvers—how to read a body, fix what hurts, build resilient strength, and coach the stressed, injured, overwhelmed hu- mans walking into our gyms every day. This is the blueprint for becoming irreplaceable in the next decade of coaching: smart- er than the software, more useful than the data, and equipped with the one thing AI will never have—human intuition backed by real-world experience. Chicago
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• Founder of Silverback Coaching and the annual Silverback Summit; architect of “Executive Performance Consulting,” an integrated system combining training, nutrition, advanced labs, hormone literacy, lifestyle strategy, and identity transformation. • Degree in exercise science, over 20 years of field experience, 2-time Golf Digest top 50 fitness professional Tying Money to Fitness (Behavioral Leverage for Men) Men don’t ignore their health because they don’t care — they ig- nore it because the consequences feel abstract. This talk breaks down how financial performance, professional credibility, and leadership presence are directly influenced by physical condi- tion, and how coaches can ethically use money-based leverage to drive behavior change. Attendees will learn how poor en- ergy, body composition, and confidence quietly tax earning po- tential, decision-making, and consistency , and how reframing fitness as a performance asset (not a vanity project) dramati- cally increases buy-in. This session gives coaches language and frameworks to help men take action before health becomes a crisis, by tying fitness to outcomes they already respect. Providence
In “The Secret to a Successful Career in Fitness,” Brandon breaks down the key factor that drives long-term success as a coach, trainer, and business owner in the fitness space. He weaves humor throughout the talk while sharing real stories and lessons learned from mentors like Mike Boyle, Greg Rose, and Thom Plummer. You’ll learn how relation- ships shape income, reputation, and opportunity far be- yond technical skill. This talk shows how to build deeper connections with clients, peers, and even referral partners without feeling forced or awkward. You can expect to leave with a clear, repeatable approach to building a career that lasts well beyond workouts and programs. (Lecture Only) Providence SAM GIBBS •Co-founder of Venn Med, an integrative health and performance Center in Toronto •Served leadership roles with the National, Olympic and professional sport programs, including the Toronto Raptors and Canada Basketball •Certifiecd Athletic Therapist and Massage Therapist. Kessler Rolling Method: Chain Release: Inteligent Myofascial Mobility This Lecture & workshop introduces a systematic, anatomy- driven approach to improving movement through multipla- nar myofascial rolling. Built around three primary myofascial chains that expand into an unlimited range of applications, the Kessler Method uses precise, directional rolling strate- gies to improve joint and tissue freedom, movement readi- ness, and training efficiency. The session begins with clear, accessible theory on how myofascial connections influence movement and are applied clinically, followed by a series in- tuitive, hands-on techniques that can be used immediately to enhance movement performance. Rather than replac- ing familiar tools, this approach represents an evolution of traditional tissue mobility by emphasizing precision, direc- tion, and continuity. Attendees will leave with a repeatable framework to better prepare the body for movement, lifts, and performance. Chicago
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JOHN GRAHAM MS, ACSM EP-C, CSCS*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA • Senior Network Administrator, Fitness & Sports Performance, St. Luke’s University Health Network, Pennsylvania & New Jersey •Co-Author of Metabolic Training (Human Kinetics) – The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Workout •National Strength & Conditioning Association Nominations Board Committee – Member •Associate Editor, National Strength & Conditioning Association, Strength & Conditioning Journal Performance & Longevity – Maximize Duration & Success Invigorate your clients from youth to seniors with programs that enable them to maximize their fitness, athletic perfor- mance and health objectives. Learn to amplify training, nutri- tion, stress management, rest and recovery, and life balance approaches to increase and extend fitness and athletic perfor- mance gains while minimizing potential injuries and setbacks. Discover assessment and training systems to support a di- verse client base while preserving a customized method. This lecture and hands-on session will offer resources and prac- tices to amplify health, fitness and athletic performance levels. Providence SEAN GREELEY •Founder, coach, author, and speaker who helps fitness entrepreneurs build sustainable and predictable 7-figure businesses • Since 2006, NPE has helped over 53,000+ fitness businesses in 96+ countries grow to the next level, and is responsible for driving over $1.1 billion in client revenue •NPE is globally recognized for delivering the #1 suite of business growth systems, tools, and coaching for fitness entrepreneurs to grow 6-, 7-, and 8-figure businesses. Get More Clients™: 3 Systems To Increase Profits, Get Clients, and Build a Healthy Team There’s a big difference between gyms that focus on serving cheap $100-200/month “members” who churn out easily... and top-tier facilities that attract premium clients worth $500, $1000, or even $2000/month to your business. You can’t market high end services with low-end budget gym marketing strategies. In this session, get the three systems you need to increase profits, get more clients, and build a healthy team. (Lecture Only) Long Beach
JOSH HENKIN CSCS
JASON GLASS BHK, CSCS, TPI
•CEO, Ultimate Sandbag Training and Creator of the Ultimate Sandbag and the Dynamic Variable Resistance Training System
•One of the world’s top Rotational Strength & Conditioning Specialists •Coaches and consults for PGA, LPGA, NFL, NHL, MLB and Extreme Sport Athletes
•Teaching continuing education programs in the fields of corrective exercise, functional training, and performance programming in over 13 countries for the past 16 years. •His work has been published in over 20 publications including the Wall Street Journal, Men’s/Women’s Health, Shape, Muscle & Fitness, T-Nation, and much more. Stop Wasting Workouts: How Most Metabolic Conditioning Fails and What Actually Works If you’ve ever watched clients or athletes push through metabolic conditioning sessions only to see minimal results, you know something is missing. Despite its popularity, most metabolic conditioning programs are built around fatigue and “sweat for sweat’s sake” rather than true performance, strength, and energy system development. In this session, we’ll break down why conventional approaches often fail, uncovering the science behind energy systems, recovery, and adaptations that most fitness professionals overlook. More importantly, attendees will leave with actionable strat- egies to design metabolic conditioning workouts that actu- ally deliver, including how to sequence movements for opti- mal strength and endurance, balance aerobic and anaerobic training, integrate recovery, and modify programs for any client or athlete. This session is packed with real-world solu- tions, helping coaches, trainers, and performance specialists start creating metabolic conditioning programs that produce measurable, lasting results sessions that truly build fitness, resilience, and performance rather than just sweat. Chicago, Long Beach
•Owns and operates Kinetica Performance LTD in Vancouver, BC • Head of the Titleist Performance Institute Fitness Advisory Board •Host of the Coach Glass Podcast and Coach Glass Mentorship helping coaches DreamBIG The Rotational Power Blueprint Rotational power and speed training requires choosing the right exercises, the right patterns, the right intensity, the right point of force and the right kinematics for your athlete to express it in their sport. Coach Glass shares his systematic approach to choosing whether your athlete needs strength, power or athletic training to optimize their rotational speed. Not only will he share the most progressive exercises, but he will also show you how to build an athlete-centric blueprint to progress your program- ming. Ground force reaction training, kinematic sequencing, coaching technical elements under load and how to “milk it”… all to help your athletes Load & Explode like never before. Long Beach
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Chicago, IL June 18-20 | Long Beach, CA July 9-11 | Providence, RI August 20-22
For information or to register, call toll-free 800-556-7464 or visit performbetter.com/seminars
2026 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
2026 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
BILLY HOFACKER CSCS •Author of Fitness Profits •Financial coach, helping fitness
JOEL KERR D.C., D.AC, CSCS
MATTHEW IBRAHIM PHD, CSCS, LMT •Strength & Conditioning Coach, Malden Catholic • Professor, American International College •Professor, Maryville University •Advisory Board Member, NSCA MA State •Author, “Train Like a Pro” Single-Leg Training: The Performance Blueprint
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•Co-founder of Building an Athletic Structure for Exercise (“BASE”), •Dedicated over 20 years to advancing sports medicine and holistic healthcare through his passion for enhancing performance and mitigating injury in the active population • With a specialized focus on the foot and ankle—the foundation of movement—he has helped over 8,500 patients, from elite athletes to everyday movers, build lasting strength and resilience The Missing Link to Performance: From Assessment to Action Performance starts here. Building an Athletic Structure for Exercise (BASE) requires bridging clinical precision with coaching execution. This seminar guides you to see what others overlook, stacking movement clues that connect as- sessment to performance capacity that lasts. If you’re not assessing movement through a performance lens, you’re guessing. Learn to move, adapt, and Perform Better! Providence
For additional information, call 800-556-7464 or visit performbetter.com/seminars
professionals achieve financial success •Owner of Total Body Personal Training •Host of the Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast, guiding fitness business owners to financial success •Founder of Fit Profit Solutions, where he helps gym owners build profitable, predictable, stress-free businesses Never Worry About Money Again: The 5 Money Dysfunctions That Sink Gym Owners Money stress doesn’t have to be the “price of admission” for running a gym. As an owner, you can work for years only to have the dream crushed as a result of not making enough money. Most gym owners make it 4–5 years tops before the stress and money problems catch up. This isn’t because they don’t care. It’s simply because they never learned how to get money to work for them. The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way. You deserve a respectable income, time with your family, and the freedom to enjoy the life you’re building — without waiting a decade to get there. In this session, you’ll discover the 5 big- gest dysfunctions that destroy gym owners’ finances and the simple shifts to fix them. You’ll walk away with a clear 3, 6, and 12-month roadmap toward financial freedom and proven strate- gies that have helped hundreds of gym owners move from the edge of burnout to building consistent profit. (Lecture Only) Providence
In the world of sport performance, supporting the develop- ment of single-leg training for your athletes is a primary objective in the overall strength and conditioning program. However, it’s important to use a systematic approach in the process of building single-leg strength and power with exer- cise selection rationale, progressions, regressions, and later- alizations built in. This topic serves as a roadmap for strength and conditioning coaches interested in helping their athletes turn over every stone in the physical preparation process for sport performance through mastery of single-leg training. Providence JUSTIN KEGLEY CSCS, CFSC •Performance Coach, Speaker and Author.
DAN KLECKNER BS, TPI, ACSM-CEF •Owner of Kutting Edge Fitness in Kirkland and Issaquah, Washington & Kinetic Fitness in Butte, Montana •International speaker and is considered
an expert on the business of start-up gyms, improving strength/ power for golf and other rotational sports, and small group training •Mentored by some of the top golf fitness and fitness business professionals in the country Level Up: Building the Fitness Business of Tomorrow Discover the blueprint for a profitable, future-ready fitness business built around your ideal clients. Join Dan as he shares actionable strategies and proven systems to design your gym for the right demographic, maximize revenue, and achieve sustainable growth in a competitive market. From innovative marketing that connects with your audience to smarter financial management practices, this session will equip you with the tools to elevate your business and domi- nate your market. (Lecture Only) Chicago
AMBER KIVETT BA, LAT, ATC, CSCS, FMS, FMT •Founder & President of Kivett Kinetic Solutions, LLC (Monrovia, IN) •Global Spokesmodel and Director of Health & Wellness for LifePro LLC
•Founder and Co-Owner of Movement Fitness, a Personal Training and Sports Performance Facility in Rockford, IL.
•Spent the last decade focusing on Coaching Female Athletes to Maximize Performance, Reducing ACL Injuries and Building Unshakeable Confidence Training the Unshakeable Female Athlete: Stronger Girls. Unshakeable Confidence Girls are showing up for sports like never before — but most still aren’t training. Approximately 20% of high school female athletes are involved in structured strength or performance programs, and too many parents and sport coaches don’t yet understand how critical real training is for performance, resilience, and injury reduction. In this session, Coach Justin Kegley shares the system he’s used to help over 1,000 female athletes get stronger, faster, and more confident — and keep showing up year after year. You’ll learn how to coach female athletes with performance in mind — training that transfers to sport — while building trust, raising standards, educating par- ents and sport coaches, and creating a training environment that drives long-term buy-in. This is how we build stronger girls with unshakeable confidence — and how we raise the standard for what great training looks like for female athletes. Providence
•Award-Winning Co-Author and Media Contributor by Forbes, Pop Sugar, Prevention, Natural Awakenings, LiveStrong, People, Shape, •Over 25 years experience in Instant Pain Relief strategies Experience the Pain-Free “MAGIK”of FASCIA FREEDOM Join this life-changing journey as you learn about the most innovative, evidence based methods and tools to relieve pain and experience the “MAGIK” of FASCIA FREEDOM! Over 25% of the US population, which is approximately 50 mil- lion people, are silently suffering from chronic pain. With so many self-treatment techniques, professional modalities, and new tools now available to anyone, it can be confusing about where to start and how to be effective. You will learn how releasing tension, improving mobility, grounding, and naturally managing pain will give your fascia the freedom it needs to flow through life with GREATNESS. After surviv- ing 8 spinal injuries, head trauma, fibromyalgia, multiple abdominal surgeries, and several other traumas, Amber has learned how to find her own FASCIA FREEDOM and liv- ing completely pain-free against the odds! It is not a single, one-size-fits-all approach but rather a collection of methods that address the body’s connective tissue system. Whether you are trying to experience the “MAGIK” in your own tissues or you’re wanting to offer more value in your toolbox, this experience is guaranteed to help you level up and enjoy the freedoms that come with it! Be ready to IGNITE the energy within you, AMPLIFY your mind, and ELEVATE your life to a level you can’t DREAM BIG enough for! The “MAGIK” is REAL! Chicago
PETE HOLMAN PT, CSCS
• Inventor of the TRX Rip Trainer, Nautilus Glute Drive, Escape Barrow and Glute Slide •Physical therapist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist •Published auther & former US National TaeKwon-Do Champion & Team Captain •IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year award recipient •National and International Presenter Hidden Secrets to Core Performance Based on science yet rooted in the martial arts, “Hidden Se- crets to Core Performance” will expose antiquated thinking around core programming that has existed in the industry for decades and dispel some of the new age myths that stiff- ness is the enemy. If structure dictates function, one needs an in-depth understanding of core anatomy, biomechan- ics and neurology so that programming will have maximal carry over to sports performance, durability and daily life. “Core performance is a precise combination of foundational strength and balance, but true power comes from neurology, sequencing and one’s ability to actualize effective mass!” With 30 years’ experience as a physical therapist & CSCS and having competed at the elite level as a US National TKD champion & team captain, Pete uses his background in mar- tial arts and biomechanics, to deliver a never-before-seen session. If you are looking for a novel approach to coaching and cuing core performance and a template on how to safely, effectively and efficiently turn your athletes into champions, look no further. Long Beach
CHASE KOUGH NSCA-CPT •Owner P360 •20 years Health and Human Performance Specialist •Coached 30+ Athletes to Olympic and
World Championship Medals (15 countries represented) Turning ‘No Way’ into ‘Watch Me’: The Science of Identity-Based Performance Your athlete has the talent. You both know it. So why do they keep falling short when it matters most? I’ve coached more than 30 athletes to Olympic and World Championship med- als, and the answer is never what coaches expect. It’s not programming. It’s not periodization. It’s identity — who they believe they are before any evidence exists. In this session, I’ll show you the exact progression that separates champi- ons from everyone else: from ‘I want’ to ‘I AM,’ from ‘no way’ to ‘watch me.’ You’ll discover why your athletes’ limiting beliefs were programmed before age seven, why the words you use as a coach literally sync with their brains, and why the people in their circle are shaping performance more than any training program. Every principle is backed by research from Princeton, Stanford, Duke, and Harvard — and proven by two decades of medalists. Your clients are closer than they think. This session will prove it. (Lecture Only) Chicago
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Chicago, IL June 18-20 | Long Beach, CA July 9-11 | Providence, RI August 20-22
For information or to register, call toll-free 800-556-7464 or visit performbetter.com/seminars
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