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Ready to transform your approach to health and fitness? Whether you're a professional, enthusiast, or wellness lover, this event is for you! In this live, one-day event you will discover cutting-edge trends and techniques as you dive into transformative learning with five dynamic live sessions led by some of the industry's most influential experts. You will elevate your knowledge, expand your network, and ignite your passion for wellness and longevity.

Be part of an inspiring day of learning where you will:

  • Engage with our A-team of industry experts
  • Get your questions answered in real-time
  • Connect with other health and exercise pros
  • Earn CECs to maintain your certification
  • Take part in an energizing movement session

Transform Your Practice. Revolutionize Your Approach.

Master the Latest Trends

Gain insights into cutting-edge research on longevity, wearable technology, and wellness coaching.

Elevate Your Practice

Learn how to seamlessly integrate yoga and Pilates foundations to enhance your clients' well-being.

Network with Experts

Connect with leading industry professionals and like-minded peers for an enriching experience.

Meet the experts & explore the event schedule

Explore how tailored strength training can boost longevity and health with expert insights on life span-specific fitness strategies.

Jan Schroeder, PhD

ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Professor of Kinesiology at Long Beach State University

Lauren Shroyer, MS

Vice President of Product and Innovation
Athletic Trainer Certified

Pete McCall, MS, CSCS

ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Exercise Science Author

Discover how exercise, especially strength training, can be tailored to promote longevity and health at every life stage. Join experts as they explore age- and sex-specific approaches to fitness, recovery, and injury prevention, with insights into personalized training programs using the ACE Integrated Fitness Training® (ACE IFT®) Model.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:
  • Examine the physiological changes associated with aging and compare the effects of exercise on men and women across different life stages.
  • Evaluate the benefits of strength training in promoting longevity, emphasizing its role in activities of daily living, bone density and glucose regulation, with specific attention to age and sex differences in training adaptations.
  • Design and implement progression-based strength training programs using the ACE IFT Model, incorporating moderate-to-high-intensity exercise, appropriate recovery, and additional modalities like mobility, balance and cardiovascular training to support long-term health.

Explore the holistic benefits of yoga, including its impact on physical health, mental resilience, and longevity.

Kate Lombardo, E-RYT 500

Yoga Teacher Trainer and Wellness Business Coach
Co-director of YogaRenew

This session will show how yoga supports longevity through its holistic approach, including asanas, breathwork, and mindfulness. We’ll cover its benefits for flexibility, balance, cardiovascular health, stress reduction, and cognitive function. Led by Kate Lombardo, E-RYT 500, co-director of YogaRenew.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:
  • Explore the connections between yoga and longevity.
  • Identify how yoga contributes to physical health and its effects on joint and cardiovascular health.
  • Identify how yoga aids in improving mental health through its effects on the nervous system.
  • Learn bite-sized ways to easily work yoga into your overall offerings and coaching.

Learn how to effectively utilize wearable technology to track and improve health metrics, enhancing client outcomes.

Rory Sutherland, MS, CSCS

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
Strength coach

Smartwatches are advanced health tools, but many clients underutilize their health benefits and struggle to interpret the data. This session will help exercise professionals and health coaches understand various data markers, their associated health outcomes, and the lifestyle changes needed to improve these outcomes.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:
  • Understand the physiologic underpinnings of wearable technology.
  • Gain insight as to which metrics should be focused on and how they inform health and fitness.
  • Identify the variety of methods and metrics brands employ to assist in client goals.

Integrate Pilates principles into your training routines to boost flexibility, posture, and core strength.

Mychele Sims, RYT 200

Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher
ACE Certified Personal Trainer and GFI

This session will teach you how to incorporate mat exercises into your personal training or group fitness sessions. Learn to enhance flexibility, posture, and core strength with Pilates, and discover how to integrate these principles into your programming.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:
  • Understand Pilates mat exercises and their benefits for longevity.
  • Incorporate Pilates elements into routines for diverse populations.
  • Create smooth transitions between exercises for a seamless workout.
  • Modify exercises to fit different fitness levels and abilities.

Full schedule of events

Times are shown in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

  • 8:00 am: Introduction and Welcome
  • 8:30 am: Panel Discussion: The Role of Exercise in Health Span and Longevity
  • 9:45 am: Movement Made Simple: From Sitting to Strong in No Time!
  • 11:00 am: Yoga: A Practice for Whole-Self Longevity & Wellness
  • 12:15 pm: Movement Break with ACE Brand Ambassador, Reena Vokoun
  • 12:45 am: Leveraging Wearables to Access and Improve Longevity
  • 2:00 pm: Pilates Mat Foundations: A Movement-Based Exploration of the Method
  • 3:15 pm: Live Q&A
  • 3:45 pm: Closing Remarks

Exclusive perks for Attendees!

  • CEC Credits: Earn Continuing Education Credits to advance your professional credentials.
  • Interactive Q&A: Engage directly with our expert panel during dedicated Q&A sessions for personalized insights.
  • Exclusive Giveaways: Don't miss your chance to win a FREE ACE Course!

How do I earn CECs?

Prior to event day, a course will be added to your My ACE Account containing a link to access the virtual experience on the day of the live event.

At the end of the live virtual event, an attendance code will be shared with participants. Entering the code in your course will confirm your presence at the event and fulfill your CECs. If you need to reference the code again, a recording of the summit will be available in your course for 4 weeks following the live event, until December 8, 2024. *Please note, you must redeem your CECs within 4 weeks of the live event.

If you have any difficulties redeeming your CECs, our team will be happy to provide support!

5.0 CEUs
0.5 CEUs
2.5 CEUs
5.0 CECs

Workshop Policies and Procedures

Cancellations

In the event that the American Council on Exercise (ACE) would cancel a workshop for ANY reason, a full refund will be issued to the participant. ACE is NOT responsible for any other expenses the participant may have incurred.

Refunds

All of ACE's live workshops are non-refundable programs unless approved by ACE's Educational Services Team. For questions, please call 800-825-3636. A $50 cancellation fee will be applied to any approved cancellations.

Rescheduling

Any participant who is registered for an ACE workshop and needs to reschedule their workshop to a later date listed will be subject to a $50 transfer fee and MUST contact ACE's Educational Services Team at 800-825-3636 to verify that a reschedule date is available.

Transfer of Registration

ACE cannot transfer a participant's registration to another participant unless approved by ACE's Educational Services Team. Transferring a registration to another participant is subject to a $100 transfer fee.

Hotels and Accommodations

ACE does not provide hotel and accommodation recommendations for our workshop events. Google is a great resource to search for hotels in the area of the workshop location.

Transfer of Registration

In the event of inclement weather, all workshops will be held as scheduled at the discretion of ACE. Pre-registered participants who are unable to attend their scheduled workshop may reschedule without incurring additional charges so long as their request has been received 7 days following the originally scheduled date. No refunds will be available. In the event that ACE cancels a workshop due to bad weather, participants will be given a full refund or option to reschedule (if another date is available).