Live Stream Mania® Sessions
Welcome to the Friday Sessions, included with your Mania® registration! Experience top presenters and the most relevant sessions to advance your career.
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Train Smart: Hormones & Exercise Synergy
Thu, Nov 13th • 7–8 pm ET
with Sara Kooperman, JD, Melissa Layne, MEd, Amber Toole & Kristen Herlihy, MSW
Discover how strength training transforms the lives of active agers! Learn safe, effective strategies to build muscle, enhance balance, and improve mobility. Backed by science, this session highlights key principles of aging and strength. Walk away with tools to support independence, confidence, and long-term health in your older clients.
FR1A: Line Up & Let’s Dance – NEW
Gizelle Merced
Line dancing is one of the most popular and inclusive social dance styles around! Move to country, soul, Latin, pop, and more in a lively, upbeat atmosphere. Perfect for beginners, seasoned dancers, and active agers alike, this class blends rhythm, coordination, and community—no partner needed, just bring your smile!
FR1B: Palango! Strength – NEW 
Felix Ojeda, MS, MBA
Palango! Strength blends functional moves, dumbbells, calisthenics, and dance to build real-world strength. Mimicking daily activities, it boosts endurance, stability, and power. Set to energizing Latin beats, this fun, effective workout helps you move better and get stronger in everyday life.
FR1C: Get Off Your Back! – NEW
Phil Ross, MS
Created by Phil Ross, M.S., author of Managing Back Pain for Dummies, this DIY system helps prevent injury and support recovery. Approved for continuing education, it’s trusted by surgeons, physical therapists, and chiropractors for strengthening and stabilizing the back safely—right from home.
FR1D: Core Strength Meets Control Freaks – NEW
Amber Toole
Control is the essence of Pilates—but how do you teach it in a mixed-level class? Discover how to cue precision, alignment, and mindful movement while layering exercises for all abilities. Experience a full Essential-to-Intermediate workout with purposeful progressions and props.
Want more? Check out the Online Pilates Matwork Cert Here.
FR1E: Wave Works – NEW 
Cheri Kulp, Jackie Carroll & Mac Carvalho
Experience a tidal wave of fresh choreography, expert cuing, and innovative water moves in this high-energy session. Explore creative combinations and exciting music selections designed to energize your programming and elevate your teaching skills. Leave with six new comprehensive choreographed routines, all meticulously detailed and ready for immediate use. Invigorate your classes, captivate your participants, and leave with the confidence to make waves in your next session.
Want more? Check out the Online WATERinMOTION® Original Cert Here.
FR1F: Blood Sugar Blueprint – NEW
Amy Beyer, MEd
Take control of your health by understanding how food, movement, and lifestyle shape blood sugar. With insights from 12+ years managing type 1 diabetes and the BioTrack 30 program, learn practical strategies to boost energy, curb cravings, and transform your metabolic health for lasting results. (Lecture)
FR1G: SomaPWR: From Idea to Creation – NEW
Rachel Friedman, MS, E-RTY 500
Build your dream fitness business—without burnout! Learn how to regulate your nervous system through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship while creating a thriving, sustainable brand. Rachel shares powerful somatic tools and stress-management techniques to help you grow with balance, clarity, and confidence—because success starts from within. (Lecture)
Want more? Check out the Soma Power Yoga Certification Here.
FR2A: Strength Training for Longevity & Vitality II
Sara Kooperman, JD
Whether a personal quest or a way to engage the fastest-growing segment of the population, this incredibly creative bodyweight workout presents effective and manageable training techniques for the 50+ population. Led by an icon in the fitness industry, Sara takes you through this Group Strength Class using unique multi-joint, rhythmic exercises for a total body strength workout. Endurance, flexibility, and balance are the lenses we use when analyzing our programming. It’s not about how long or hard you train; it’s about exercising smart for longevity and vitality.
Want more? Check out the Online Active Aging Cert Here.
FR2B: Kettlebell Training for Women – NEW
Master Phil Ross, MS
Empower your fitness journey with kettlebell training designed specifically for women! This session focuses on building strength, enhancing endurance, and sculpting muscles through dynamic, functional movements. Perfect for all fitness levels, you’ll learn techniques to maximize results and boost confidence. Join us to lift, swing, and transform your body in a supportive and energetic environment.
FR2C: Never Just a Workout – NEW
Kelly Young, MPH
It’s more than a workout—it’s a space where movement ignites motivation and a group becomes a team. Learn tools to create real connection and encouragement, leaving inspired and ready to lead classes where every member feels challenged, celebrated, and stronger than ever.
FR2D: Hands-On vs. Self-Stretching – NEW 
Evans Armantrading, Jr.
Compare the benefits of assisted, hands-on stretching with self-directed methods. Learn how guided techniques improve posture, mobility, and injury prevention while mastering daily self-stretching practices. Gain practical tools to determine which approach works best for flexibility, recovery, and performance, equipping you with strategies to support clients inside and outside training sessions.
Want more? Check out CNU Stretch Programs Here.
FR2E: Fall Prevention in the Pool – NEW
Melissa Layne, MEd
Boost balance, strength, and confidence with targeted aquatic exercises. Explore low-impact, stability-challenging techniques and evidence-based strategies to safely incorporate water-based fitness into fall-prevention programs for older adults and at-risk populations.
Want more? Check out the Online WATERinMotion® Platinum Cert Here.
FR2F: Internal Wellness Fuels Outer Beauty – NRW 
Dr. Greg Caldwell, OD, FAAO
Explore how gut health, hormones, mindset, and cellular function impact your physical appearance and performance. This session breaks down the science of internal wellness and its powerful connection to fitness results and radiant beauty. Learn evidence-based strategies to optimize your health from the inside out—for lasting strength, energy, and glow. (Lecture)
FR2G: On-Camera Technique for Fitness Pros – NEW
Soraya Doherty, MA
Boost your fitness brand and captivate your audience on-screen! This hands-on workshop teaches fitness professionals how to create engaging, professional-quality videos using just an iPhone. Learn tips for lighting, framing, body language, and delivery to connect authentically, grow your reach, and showcase your expertise confidently. (Lecture)
Want more? Check out the Online Virtual Training Cert Here.
FR2H: Intro to Reformer Essentials – NEW
Amber Toole
New to the Reformer? This session introduces fundamental principles, safety, and movement mechanics in a welcoming, supportive environment. Discover neutral spine, core engagement, breath patterns, and footwork while learning how to progress clients effectively. Perfect for beginners or instructors refining foundational cueing and teaching strategies.
FR3A: Forever Pilates
Abbie Appel
Pilates is for everyone! Develop a Pilates program that helps your active agers feel great and move functionally to live their best lives. Experience a Pilates mat program featuring 15 movement modifications and progressions that enhance mobility, balance, and muscular endurance. Learn how proper posture improves function and confidence, empowering clients to keep doing what they love!
Want more? Check out the Online Pilates Matwork Cert Here.
FR3B: Arms, Butts & Core On the Floor! – NEW
Gail Bannister-Munn
Discover the power of ground-based strength training! Learn to lead full-body classes using floor-based exercises that maximize muscle engagement and intensity. This dynamic session covers key techniques and progressions to elevate your programming, expand your skills, and add fresh energy to your strength training approach.
Want more? Check out the Online Group Strength Cert Here.
FR3C: SHiNE Dance Fitness™ – NEW 
Kendall Nielson
SHiNE Dance Fitness blends today’s hottest hits with original choreography, combining hip-hop, jazz, athletic moves, and graceful dance moments. Express yourself, unleash your alter ego, and feel the thrill of performing—all while enjoying a full-body cardio and toning workout that boosts confidence and leaves you energized.
Want more? Check out SHiNE Trainings Here.
FR3D: The Low Back Blueprint – NEW 
Brendan Fox
Turn pain into power! Millions battle back pain—learn how to change that. Discover targeted assessments and proven exercise solutions to uncover root causes, restore movement, and eliminate pain. Walk away with the tools, confidence, and strategies to help clients move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.
Want more? Check out the Online Exercise Therapy Courses Here.
FR3E: Aqua Power: One Dumbbell Circuit – NEW
Cheri Kulp
Get ready for a dynamic water workout! Using one dumbbell, power through upper and lower body circuits with minimal rest. Unlock hips and shoulders while relieving hand and wrist tension. This total-body, low-impact session is adaptable for all fitness levels and delivers results with every splash.
Want more? Check out the Online WATERinMOTION® Strength Cert Here.
FR3F: Protein Quality, Synthesis, Structure and Deficiency – NEW
Melissa Layne, MEd
Discover how protein fuels performance, supports recovery, and builds muscle. Explore amino acid roles, protein structure, and the consequences of deficiency, plus practical strategies to optimize intake for strength, health, and overall wellness. (Lecture)
Want more? Check out the Online Nutrition Coaching Cert Here.
FR3G: The Employee Wellness World – NEW
Megan Cooperman, MEd, MS
Discover what employee wellness truly means in today’s workplace. Learn how to approach companies and HR teams effectively, access funding opportunities, and understand how organizations pay for wellness programs. Explore key insights on ergonomics, health insurance, and movement strategies, plus simple stretches to energize employees and boost workplace wellbeing. (Lecture)
FR4A: Balance Exercise Toolbox – NEW
Christopher Gellert, MS, MPT
Explore the foundations of balance and exercise in this dynamic session. Learn how to tweak static exercises into dynamic, balance- and core-strengthening movements. Walk away with a practical toolbox of strategies to challenge clients, enhance stability, and elevate their functional fitness in creative, effective ways.
Want more? Check out the Online Functional Training Cert Here.
FR4B: The Hidden Core
Master Phil Ross, MS
Unlock your inner strength by training the hidden core! Use kettlebell movements to target deep stabilizing muscles, improving posture, strength, and performance. Strengthen your body from the inside out and tap into your full potential.
FR4G: Build Fitness Community – NEW
Kelly Young, MPH
Learn how to create group fitness experiences that inspire connection, loyalty, and results. Discover proven strategies to retain members, grow classes, and build lasting community. With real-world insights from fitness leader Kelly Young, leave ready to elevate your impact and boost your business growth. (Lecture)
FR4H: Glutes, Quads, and Hamstrings Burn – NEW
Amber Toole
Zero in on lower-body power as you activate glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves with precision. Learn progressive sequences and tempo variations that bring the burn and build functional leg strength. Ideal for athletes, cross-trainers, or clients looking to strengthen and define their lower half.
FR4C: Shimmilicious Explosive Barre – NEW
Soraya Doherty, MA
Turn up the energy at the barre! Master explosive shimmy variations rooted in authentic belly dance, boost wellness, and thrill your students. Learn how to layer shimmies seamlessly into any barre class for a fun, dynamic, and results-driven workout they’ll love!
FR4D: Mind-Body Mashup – NEW
Abbie Appel
Your formula for fusion! This smart blend of Barre, Pilates, and strength training builds balance, mobility, and mindful power. Learn to design seamless flows from sculpt to stretch, creating purposeful, dynamic classes that strengthen body and mind.
FR4E: Liquid Gym Acqua Punch & Pump 
Cheri Kulp
Give your water workout a punch! Burn fat, strengthen your core, and tone arms and legs with jabs, punches, and kicks using Liquid Gym Gloves. Add Acqua Tone Loops for extra leg work. Energize your body while protecting your joints in this fun, low-impact class!
Want more? Learn more about Indigo Aquatics Exercise Equipment Here.
FR4F: Stretching Strategies: Flexibility, Recovery, Performance Panel – NEW
Sara Kooperman, JD, Gail Bannister-Munn, Brendan Fox, Jeff Melis, & Evans Armantrading, Jr.
Enhance your knowledge on effective stretching techniques with our expert-led Stretching Panel. Discover methods to improve flexibility, prevent injuries, and optimize recovery. This session will cover dynamic, static, and PNF stretching, offering insights for all fitness levels to incorporate safe, impactful stretches into any routine. (Lecture)
Want More? Check out the Online Stretching & Flexibility Cert Here.
FR5A: S.E.A.T. BEATS – NEW 
Jaysa Angles & Jackie Carroll
Feel the rhythm and find your groove in this upbeat, chair-based workout that blends movement with music and fun! Using sticks, shakers, and rhythmic tools, you’ll build strength, balance, coordination, and mobility—all from the comfort of a chair. Perfect for every fitness level, it’s movement that motivates!
Want more? Check out the Online Supported Exercise for Ageless Training (S.E.A.T.) Cert Here.
FR5B: Band Strong: Train Anywhere Power – NEW
Gail Bannister-Munn
No machines, no problem. Build full-body strength, power, and mobility using loop bands, power bands, and suspension trainers. This high-energy session blends resistance, control, and explosive movement for a sweat-drenched, functional workout you can do anywhere. Stretch, strengthen, and challenge every muscle—anytime, any place.
Want more? Check out the Online Group Strength Cert Here.
FR5C: Broadway Dance Fitness – NEW
Megan Cooperman, MEd, MS
Lights, music, action! This fun, freestyle Broadway-inspired dance fitness class combines theatrical flair with full-body movement. Enjoy a song-by-song warm-up followed by a dynamic dance combo set to show-stopping hits. Perfect for older adults and youngins’ alike, this session delivers energy, expression, and pure joy — bringing the magic of Broadway to every body!
FR5D: Knee Replacement Recovery Fitness – NEW
Christopher Gellert, MS, MPT
Help clients reclaim strength and confidence after a Total Knee Replacement (TKR). Explore knee osteoarthritis, surgery insights, and physical therapy stages, then learn practical program design strategies to safely return clients to the gym. Transform their recovery into a journey of mobility, stability, and renewed independence.
FR5E: Aqua Disco – NEW
Tanisha (Tani) Haggard
Leave your high-heeled platforms at home and strap on those water slides for a little disco and a splash. Bring in the funk with this low impact, high energy dance class to stimulate your brain and challenge your muscles. Take a dive at our disco party!
Want more? Check out the Online Aquatic Exercise Cert Here.
FR5F: Physiology of Obesity and Weight Loss Drugs – NEW
Melissa Layne, MEd
Explore the biology of obesity—metabolism, hormones, and energy balance. Learn why the body resists fat loss and the science behind weight loss medications. Gain evidence-based insights to support effective, sustainable strategies for weight management, health, and long-term wellness. (Lecture)
Want more? Check out the Online Anti-Obesity Cert Here.
FR5G: Marketing to Active Agers Panel – NEW
Sara Kooperman, JD, Amber Toole & Kylie Ross, MSM, MBA
Discover effective strategies to engage the growing 50+ market. Learn how to craft compelling messaging, leverage social media, utilize referral programs, and create community-driven experiences. This panel explores proven techniques, successful samples, and actionable strategies to attract, retain, and inspire active aging adults while positioning your business for long-term success. (Lecture)
FR6A: High Roller
Abbie Appel
Foam rollers have long been valued in fitness for their ability to loosen tight muscles, activate inhibited ones, and improve balance and alignment. Incorporating foam rolling into your Pilates routine creates a dynamic workout. Discover this three-step program to refresh your Pilates classes or client training sessions.
Want more? Check out the Foam Rolling Cert Here.
FR6B: Next-Level Core Training
Herson Garcia
Take core training to the next level with full-body exercises using stability balls, bands, and weights. Target your core, glutes, and upper body with fun, effective movements. This session delivers creative training ideas to boost performance and energize your workouts for 2025 and beyond.
Want more? Check out the Online Core Training Cert Here.
FR6C: Step it Up!
Tara Turner
Step is dead? We are bringing it back with this workout! This class combines step choreography with intervals of strength training. Whether you are an athletic or dance stepper, this class is the perfect in-between. Break out your leg warmers because we are about to step it up!
Want more? Check out the Online Group Step Cert Here.
FR6D: Moving Meditations – NEW 
Jani Roberts
Moving Meditations™ are short, intentional movement patterns paired with emotion-specific music to shift and elevate your energy. These mindful practices support emotional well-being, helping you reset with ease and experience more joy, clarity, and balance in your daily life.
Want more? Check out the Alignment Essentials Online Trainings Here.
FR6E: Ageless Aqua – NEW
Cheri Kulp, Jackie Carroll, Mac Carvalho & Steffanie Williams
Dive into six 64-count choreography blocks that flow seamlessly for active agers. These routines integrate balance, mobility, and dexterity, while neuroplasticity games make waves in cognitive health. Take home comprehensive handouts to create a current of engaging, functional, and refreshing aqua programming for your classes.
Want more? Check out the Online WATERinMOTION® Platinum Cert Here.
FR6F: Lipids: The Skinny on Fat – NEW
Melissa Layne, MEd
Uncover the truth about fats—their role in energy, hormones, and health. Learn to spot healthy versus harmful fats, bust nutrition myths, and use practical strategies to fuel your body, boost performance, and support overall wellness. (Lecture)
FR6G: Know Your Worth – NEW 
Kylie Ross, MSM, MBA
Ready to level up your career in the fitness and health industry? Discover key strategies and insider tips for managing finances, maximizing tax benefits, and protecting your earnings. From W-2s to 1099-NECs, partnerships, and essential bookkeeping, learn how to confidently take charge of your financial future! (Lecture)
FR6H: Core Intelligence: Strength from Center – NEW
Leslee Bender
Discover the art of deep core connection on the Reformer through intelligent movement and mindful breath. Explore innovative sequences that integrate the abdominals, obliques, back, and pelvic floor to enhance stability, posture, and total-body coordination. Cue with precision, empowering clients to move with greater strength, balance, and inner awareness.
FR7A: SCW Fitness Star Search
Judges: Sara Kooperman, JD, Jani Roberts, & Cheri Kulp
Compete to WIN a presenting spot at the 2026 MANIA® Conference on your chosen topic! Showcase a 3-minute highlight from your favorite class, demonstrating your energy, creativity, and ability to inspire. Our expert judges evaluate your routine and leadership skills. Share your expertise, gain recognition, and shape the future of fitness. Step into the spotlight and claim your place at MANIA®!
Each SCW Fitness Star receives:
- A position as a Presenter at a future SCW MANIA®
- A FREE MANIA® Registration for the Star Search Winner
- A FREE MANIA® Registration for a selected friend
- COMPLIMENTARY Invitation to the Presenter/Sponsor Saturday Evening Get-Together
- A feature in our SCW Spotlite newsletter
- A mentoring experience with one of our Star Search Judges
FR7C: MANIA® DANCE OFF!!
Join the stars of MANIA®
in this wild workout with the best in dance fitness. Have a blast with Veronika Batyan, Kymberlee Helmuth, Tani Haggard, SOUL Fusion Fit, SHiNE Dance Fitness, Megan Cooperman, MEd, MS, Soraya Doherty, and Palango! Fitness, and learn tons of new moves to drive your dance programs to the next level. You even can win a free certification from one of these amazing programs. It’s going to be a party of epic proportions!
FR7D: SomaPWR Yoga Sculpt – NEW
Rachel Friedman, MS, E-RTY 500
Strengthen from the inside out with this 75-minute mind-body transformation! Experience somatic techniques to fortify your nervous system, breathwork to regulate energy, resistance training for strength, and yoga for mobility. Expect to sweat, release, and reset as you unlock deeper body awareness and inner balance. More than fitness—it’s powerful, embodied healing.
FR7G: Stronger Muscles, Younger Body – NEW 
Dr. Grazyna Pajunen, MS, PHD
Explore how fast-absorbing protein peptides support muscle repair, strength development, and metabolic balance, while collagen and hyaluronic acid contribute to joint integrity and connective-tissue resilience. Understand how these nutritional components complement training, recovery, and healthy aging, helping clients move better, feel stronger, and maintain functional capacity across the lifespan. (Lecture)
