Take Both & Save - Jan 25, 2025
Livestream Workshop
STEP IT UP!
With Michelle Kerr
Step workouts are cool again, and experiencing a resurgence, it’s fun, gets the job done because the step is a versatile piece of equipment.
This workshop covers everything necessary for the new instructor looking to add Step to their line up or the seasoned veteran looking for a refresh.
The key to success in step is to learn to teach simple choreography that new exercisers can follow, but also build on the basics to add challenge. With this format you can capture all levels of abilities and age in one workout. Learn how to create 32 count blocks of choreography that flow, add inspiration with easy-to-follow cuing to create a fun, energizing, yet engaging workout for all.
harnessing the power of nutrition - the longevity lab!
With Sherry Ogasawara
Have you ever wondered what centenarians—those who have achieved the incredible feat of living to be 100 years of age or older—eat to stay healthy? This is your invitation to discover the tips and tricks of using nutrition to extend your life for years on end.
Besides learning about dietary habits of people who live long, healthy lives, you will also develop an awareness of navigating pits and pitfalls on your own journey towards achieving optimal wellness.
At the end of this session, you will be equipped with a toolkit full of practical strategies and easy to implement ideas to support you in your healthy pursuits.
Come along on this insightful journey to learn about the transformational power of food and nutrition. Together, we will discover the keys to living a longer, healthier, and more energetic life. Why wait? Your path to better health starts right here.
Michelle Kerr
Michelle is excited to share her more than 3 decades of experience in both fitness and recreation with new and veteran Fit Pros. She has extensive knowledge in recreation programming, corporate wellness, fitness and education leadership within her roles at the City of Mississauga, City of London, Acadia University, Nova Scotia Community College and TJX Corporate wellness.
She is a certified canfitpro Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, and Barre Above Master trainer. Over the years, Michelle has also completed many specialty certifications; including Indoor Cycling, Les Mills (Body Pump, Body Step, CX , Body Balance), Boxing, Step, Yoga Fit, Ageless Training Academy, and Aquafit.
Throughout her fitness journey she has supervised group fitness programs, created diverse fitness formats and coached countless aspiring trainers and instructors. From training to teaching, she is passionate about enhancing the participant experience. She has presented at the national fitness conferences FOR canfitpro and ICAA, AND the provincial Recreation Ontario Educational Forum. Michelle is best known for her energy both on and off stage.
Her goal is to share her expertise so that instructors and trainers can bring back innovative ideas to their participants and continue to make a difference through movement and help them understand the importance of building connection and community.
Sherry Ogasawara
Sherry is a registered dietitian, the owner of SO Fit Company – Nutrition, Fitness and Lifestyle Consultants and specializes in population health and wellness promotion.
She is an experienced broadcast journalist and has been regularly featured in television, radio and print media. Sherry was the creator of “To Your Health” a weekly CKPG news feature. She also co-authored the initial Can Fit Pro’s Nutrition and Wellness Specialist course manual.
She is a certified Can Fit Pro Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor and holds several other specialty certifications including Yoga, Zumba, Strong Nation, Pound and Pound Unplugged.
She has presented for BCRPA, Can Fit Pro and IDEA World. With over 30+ years of experience teaching, training and sharing she has connected with and impacted thousands by translating the often complex and confusing language of nutrition science into a practical mix anyone can sink their teeth into. Her dynamic approach, boundless energy and philosophy of learning through laughter contributes to the educational experience for her audiences.
Her long-term vision is to live in a world where laundry folds itself, the sun never stops shining and the next generation never has to deal with the health issues the world is currently facing. When not out there trying to make a difference, Sherry can be found researching new recipes, listening to the latest true crime podcast or enjoying a lake day in mid-summer.