IT’S EASY BEING GREEN: The Essential 3 Questions
Also called "GREEN ON ME"
What does all of this talk about ‘greening’ trends mean? What is your carbon footprint? How does this affect you as a fitness professional today and tomorrow? Join Lawrence to look at both the present and the future to outline steps you can take in your wellness environment towards being part of the greening solution on the levels of private, work, and public life. As a wellness professional, it’s your responsibility. (Equipment: dataport projector) |
 The ABC’s of Fitness: THE SIMPLEST APPROACH
Based on Lawrence’s best-selling 2008 book of the same name, this debut lecture shows how to inspire the world to fitness based on targeting the non-exercising consumer in simple language. Learn ways to implement innovative programs to attract those who currently don’t belong to healthclubs and, more importantly, how to take the sometimes complicated world of fitness terminology & research and put it into terms that the consumer can understand. In the book, “a” stands for “abdominals, “b” for “breathing, “c” for “cardiovascular,” and so forth. (Equipment: dataport projector) |
"FITNESS: CELEBRITY STYLE"
 Constance Towers Gavin, star of film and television (including ABC's General Hospital) and wife of US Ambassador to Mexico John Gavin, joins Lawrence for a look at the changing trends in fitness around the globe. We will bridge the gap between research and fitness, and look at what tricks celebrity trainers use to maximize results in minimum time with their demanding Hollywood clientele. From personal anecdotes of New York and LA training with Constance to research-based application with Lawrence, this dynamic duo will bring you first-hand ideas used by some high-profile trainers. (Note: If you are interested in this session, email your initial inquiry which will allow us to check our schedules!) |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: LET LAWRENCE KICK OFF YOUR EVENT WITH THIS KEYNOTE OF 10-60 MINUTES.
"THE LB Method": FASCINATING PARADOXES OF FITNESS
Lawrence will share with you 6 easy ways to improve the quality of your life. Shrink down what all the fitness experts say into 6 words. We will explore amazingly true -- yet paradoxical-- facets of fitness that nevertheless oftentimes prove uncanny. This candid look at the industry will put together the state of affairs of fitness in the world in a way that is, in a word, fascinating! (Equipment: none required. Lawrence can speak indoors or outdoors. Note that an optional Power Point slide presentation is dependent upon being indoors for technical reasons). |
 MORNING CARDIO WORKOUTS: CARPE DIEM!
The ancient Greeks knew the benefits of physical exercise early in the morning, and now there is new research that backs this up. Join June Kahn and Lawrence Biscontini, MA, for an exciting lecture--based on their new Human Kinetics book Early Morning Cardio Workouts--to discuss the benefits of early morning cardiovascular exercise in both traditional exercises and also recovery and mind-body workouts. Using two unique principles of carpe diem and the brain-body-breath connection, learn the key 5 steps to change up your current routines for faster, more efficacious results. (Note: This session can be booked with Lawrence alone. Equipment: dataport projector) |
CREAM RISES: PROMOTING EXCELLENCE AMONG INSTRUCTORS AND TRAINERS
also called “TEACHING 101”
Explore with Lawrence the difference between being good and great as a fitness teacher, personal trainer, and presenter. Join this ACE, Can-Fit Pro, and IDEA Award Recipient for thoughts on sharpening your instructional skills, becoming a presenter, or attracting media attention. This lecture will give you oodles of ideas on ways to improve your present career. Learn the importance of beginning and ending sessions, developing themes, retaining your clients, owning the stage, and more!
NOTE: This session can be tailored for both group fitness, pt, or both. It can either be a lecture or more integrative, experiential laboratory in space appropriate for cardiovascular and strength movements, as needed. Equipment: dataport projector (if this section chosen as a lecture only) |
MAKING A FITNESS DVD: WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
Lawrence will outline for you the types of fitness dvds available on the market and propose options for investigating the path towards fitness dvd production. Learn how to turn ideas into recorded programs and also in which areas there are current needs in the US and international fitness market. We will also discuss marketing the finished product on a global scale. |
CLICK THIS!: WEB WISDOM
Websites and Google and Fares! Oh My! Fitness professionals need to stay abreast of the current trends and techniques in the ever-evolving field of fitness. To do this, the world wide web oftentimes proves to be the most accurate, speedy, and cost-effective way. Unfortunately, given the fitness professional's busy schedule today, we usually don't have time to spend endless amounts of time clicking to find information from the plethora of (sometimes confusing) sites out there. Lawrence has done the work for you, and will give you a succinct list of the best fitness resource sites (both free and paid) from among all organizations, listing where to go for valid research, nutrition information, choreography, movement analysis and design, and program design. Get free keywords to enter paid sites, discount coupon codes for retail/wholesale sites, passwords for freebies, and discover how to save time using the web wisely! |
YOGA and INDIA: FROM ALPHABETS TO ASANAS
In 2006 Lawrence visited India to both study and teach. During his time there, he traveled the country and learned about the true origins of yoga and how it has evolved to practical implementation today on television, in schools, and in everyday life. Lawrence will share with you his firsthand accounts of experiences in India, including a study of the Sanskrit alphabet pronunciation, Ayurveda, symbolism in yoga, and a spotlight on the country and city life of this developing country. |
TRAIN THE BRAIN
also called: MIND AS MUSCLE
In fitness, we’ve long been developing the newest techniques and trends in isolation and functional training. Join Lawrence in this interactive lecture as we explore at least 10 innovative training techniques for building mental muscle. You will gain an understanding of general brain function during training and during sleep, plus easy techniques for improving both long and short term memory, maximizing alertness, increasing reaction time, and improving overall wellness through mental power! |
FUSION FLOW: HOW DOES IT GO?
M3: MAKING, MARKETING, AND MANAGING
For the past several years, IDEA Trends Report Survey shows how fusion and hybrid classes rise to the top of lists of the most popular class types. Lawrence's fusion programming for Golden Door Spas ranked #1 in the world by Conde Nast Traveler, and his consulting programs for other organizations such as Bally and 24 Hour Fitness also receive accolades. Let Lawrence let you in on the secrets of fusion programming: what it is, why members love it and how to make it, market it, and manage it. |
BLINK: EPIPHANIES & TRILOGIES OF FITNESS
An “epiphany” is a sudden realization of finally understanding something crucial to your career. A “trilogy” is a fusion of three interdependent, though separate, concepts. In this lecture, Lawrence will share 7 epiphanies for group exercise and 7 for personal training: secrets and lessons that may save you years of learning by mistake. This lecture integrates current research and trends with practical tips to hone your skills and business. |
Developed with Len Kravitz:
MIND-BODY RESEARCH UPDATE: FROM A TO ZEN
Join Lawrence for a fusion of both research and practical application of what's REALLY going on in those mind-body disciplines. Exploring specifically why mind body venues are so popular and efficacious, Lawrence will give both group exercise instructors and personal trainers five true--and proven--techniques, supported by research, that instantly can be incorporated into training sessions and classes. Come prepared to learn, move, and enhance your own fitness as we explore hatha yoga, T'ai Chi, Pilates, and other mind-body research in this one-of-a-kind update! |
 "RUNNING THE SHOW: ONSTAGE AND BACKSTAGE:"
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING FOR THE FITNESS PROFESSIONAL
Learn refreshed techniques for customer service in the club, personal training, and group exercise environment. Learn from Lawrence in his role of Spa Consultant what the leaders in customer service do around the globe that is readily applicable to whatever is your fitness orientation. This lecture will help you not only gain and train, but also MAINTAIN those key members at your facility. |
3-4-5 for PT
Join Lawrence as he shares the “3-4-5” suggestion for working with clients in personal training sessions. Explore the 3 planes of movement, the 4 functional systems in the body, and the 5 movements we can emphasize with our clients and consumers. You will take away practical applications ready to implement with your clients immediately, with and without equipment. (Equipment: stability balls, foam rollers if available but not mandatory) |
MIND-BODY PERSONAL TRAINING
also called: 'PUTTING MIND IN THE BODY: ADDING MIND-BODY APPROACHES FOR THE PERSONAL TRAINER"
As fitness in the millennium has evolved, so, too, have the job descriptions of the personal trainer. Come examine with Lawrence the full mind-body-spirit approach to personal training and see how "softer" forms of fitness incorporated into your existing and successful personal training regime with your clients can both help you target the entire client's health profile (mind and spirit as well as body) and also increase your success. |
"THE TRUTH ABOUT JUNK FOOD"
also called: ALIVE AND WELL: NUTRITION FOR THE MILLENNIUM
In this workshop, Personal Trainers and Group Exercise Instructors will review current ADA/ACE/AFAA guidelines for nutrition that help separate the "living and well" from the "boxed and processed." Lawrence will help you develop personal caloric breakdowns and address ergogenic aids and current controversies in Sports Nutrition. |
SECRETS OF THE SPA (FITNESS): WHAT IT CAN TEACH MAINSTREAM FITNESS
also called: S+P+A=GYM: Generating Youthful Movement in a Premier Group Exercise & Personal Training Program
Fitness and Wellness roles have been redefining themselves globally lately. If you are from a traditional fitness facility, you will learn what spas do differently from the norm in fitness/wellness as you gain a fresh approach to programming and marketing. If you are from the spa environment, you will learn a new approach to fitness and wellness from leading fitness programs in traditional global facilities. Lawrence will share with you what innovative programming can do you for your exercise environment to gain, train, and maintain members. Spas really get wellness right on so many levels, so come and learn some secrets to take back to your traditional fitness facility! |
WHAT to Say, WHEN…
Dealing with the vast array of client needs and likes, we sometimes fall short of addressing everyone's concerns in a single class or training session. This lecture offers you some extremely uncommon -- yet functional and effective -- comments to common complaints in the world of PT and Group Exercise. Lawrence will show you how to embrace language towards positive goals, the art of rephrasing questions, and what to say for all comments and concerns to save the day! |
A FITNESS VIEW OF GOLF: A PERSONAL TRAINER'S PERSPECTIVE & PRACTICE
This lecture takes you on a journey that not only examines the biomechanics of the golf sport but also leaves you understanding the importance of negotiation of the core body. Learn 5 functional exercises today you can practice to improve your game tomorrow, and explore the enhancement of movement from the perspective of one of the world's leading personal trainers. |
WORLD CLASS GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAMMING AND MANAGEMENT: FROM A TO ZEN
Lawrence moved to Puerto Rico in January of 1998 to create and manage the group exercise program of the Golden Door Spa, and Conde Nast rated it #1 in the world. This lecture will let you 'in on the secrets' of how to conceive truly attention and press-grabbing group exercise scheduled programming, how to implement it successfully, and how to manage and compensate staff in this unique work environment. This is a must for any fitness facility wanting to hold world-class management and programming! |
HALF AND POWER: DOUBLING YOUR INCOME WITH THE 30 MINUTE PT SESSION
Who said sessions must be one hour long? Personal trainers hear the common excuse that potential clients just don’t have enough time for the traditional sixty-minute session. Learn how the 30 Minute Personal Training Session can help double your income. We will address both marketing tools for personal trainers as well as specific programming options. |
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Lawrence's Power Point Presentations are available to you via email. Just add to your shopping cart and then email Lawrence separately to tell him which presentation you are purchasing. Note: Your email account must be able to accept large attachments. |
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