Classes Completed

Any Means Necessary
Patrick Goudeau
Using the most sophisticated training machine ever created...build a better body by learning to use your ownn body! This interactive session will look at exercises that will challenge the body and the way you use it. Class objectives:
- gain the skill of using your own body weight as optimal resistance
- learn how to encourage athletes to believe in body resistance
Nike Elite Athlete, Patrick Goudeau brings his expertise to this great class and demonstrates how to build strength and increase flexibility with no equipment needed! Be ready to sweat!
Active Class: Be ready to sweat and learn.

Oct 11 at 8:15pm to 9:15pm

 

Pendu

Gain a basic comprehension of biomechanics as it relates to training athletes and developing stretches and workouts. Learn how to use biomechanics to maximize impact while minimizing injury. The class will be a combination of movement and lecture. Nike Elite Athlete, Pendu, brings her expertise in Biomechanics to this informative session
Master Class: A mix of movement and lecture
Oct 14 at 9am to 11am

 

Stretch, Fire and Focus
Ashley Borden

Stretch, Fire and Focus
A vigorous active and verbally interactive class with a three part focus: myofascial release, dynamic stretching and full body circuit training for the female athlete. Nike Elite Athlete, Ashley Borden brings you through one of her most popular workouts and breaks it down so that you can apply the techniques to your class, client or athlete. Elements of Stretch, Fire and Focus were recently adopted by the UCLA Women's Gymnastic Team as best practices.
Active Class: Be ready to sweat and learn.
Oct 16 at 8:15pm to 9:15pm

 

Core Fusion
Jeff Costa

Core Fusion
Master movements that combine multiple exercise disiplines into a comprehensive, creative and fun workshop designed to challenge students with a blend of postures, progressions, and approaches. Class objectives:
- Core anatomy, alignment and function
- The Core Equation of functional training through dance
- Learn Jeff's trademarked Circle of Movements technique
Nike elite fitness athlete Jeff Costa, creator of Cardio Striptease teaches this dynamic course on the evolution of core training through dance. Be ready to sweat!
Sunday, October 21 2007
9am to 11am
Status: Open
Category: Master Class: A mix of movement and lecture
Oct 21 at 9am to 11am

 

High Performance Psychology: Unlocking Your Potential
Dr. Michael Gervais, Ph.D

High Performance Psychology: Unlocking Your Potential
The Nike Studio Elite Training Center is thrilled to have Dr. Michael Gervais as a special guest speaker. Dr. Gervais is one of the top sports performance psychologists in the nation and specializes in developing systems and strategies for improving performance for individuals and organizations. As President of Pinnacle Performance Center, Inc. and Director of High Performance Psychology, Dr. Gervais has worked with professional and youth athletes for over 10 years. Dr. Gervais has consulted with numerous NHL, NBA, NFL, UFC, AVP, MLS, collegiate, Olympic, and high school athletes.
Dr. Gervais is a published, peer-reviewed author of sport psychology systems for innovative strategies toward performance excellence. He is a nationally recognized speaker on issues related to high performance psychology and is the curriculum author of FOCUS - Mental Conditioning (a sports performance coach credential to teach mental skills to athletes/exercisers).
In this session Dr. Gervais will focus on:
1. The champion mind
2. Tools to thrive under pressure
3. How to develop a consistent inner vision
Join us for this special event at the Nike Studio. This is not one to miss!
Classroom: Bring a pen, you might want to take notes
Oct 13 at 12pm to 2pm

 

Basic Nutrition Assessments
Lauren Moody

Basic Nutrition Assessments
Are your athletes and clients maximizing their workouts and overall health with proper nutrition? Learn from a top dietitian as we explore the tools needed to conduct basic nutrition assessments with special focus on women.
Classroom: Bring a pen, you might want to take notes
Oct 9 at 7pm to 9pm

 
Band Camp
Paul Katami

A unique sculpting class that incorporates resistance tubing and bands to create a dynamic and challenging workout. Build lean, functional muscles and a killer mid-section while also focusing on balance and stability. Learn techniques of how to use resistance bands with your athletes. Killer sweat in this class!
Master Class: A mix of movement and lecture
Sep 30 at 9am to 11am

 

Boot Camp to Go
Dove Rose
Learn how to work with your client/student/athlete in any setting...a foyer of their home, neighborhood gym, exercise studio, track, back yard, or olympic training facility...regardless of your surroundings you can provide an innovative workout that will motivate anyone to do and be their best, taking the athlete to a new level of fitness and wellness. Once you have taken this class you will learn how to use every possible equipment, material, stairway, doorknob, etc. to your best ability to give your client the greatest workout ever.
Class objectives:
- learn skills to prevent the spacing out syndrome
- take the boot camp concept to new places that best meet your needs
-understand how constantly changing the routine and scenery can keep the mind active and the body challenged to offer the best workout possible
- gain skills on using creative materials as fitness equipment
Dove Rose, one of the industry's top Boot Camp instructors, is ready to break it down and make you sweat!
Master Class: A mix of movement and lecture
Oct 6 at 9am to 11am

 

Build a Better Body (Sculpt)
Patrick Goudeau

Sculpting classes are the rage in health clubs; with both men and women taking part in the trend. This workshop takes body sculping to a new level. Class objectives:
- learn how to implement effective and functional training
- change the way you and your athletes think about body sculpting
- take home new exercises for the entire body plus cardio drills that will get the heart pumping
Nike Elite Athlete, Patrick Goudeau is ready to make you sweat in this class!
Master Class: A mix of movement and lecture
Sep 23 at 9am to 11am

 

Building Your Resume
Misty Tripoli

What are the steps needed to get that dream job in the industry be it a coach, trainer or instructor? This lecture is light hearted but truthful. Misty says it like it is. Class objectives:
- Where to start
- The Ripple effect...learn how one success leads to others
- How to define your niche
- What makes a good fitness resume...what you need to get the job
Learn from one of our best, Nike Elite Athlete Misty Tripoli. Misty will share with you how to find your place in the fitness world and then how to build your resume to support it.
Classroom: Bring a pen, you might want to take notes
Oct 3 at 7pm to 9pm

 

Sexy Abs-A Dancer's Approach to Core
Jeff Costa

Master movements to achieve a long, strong and sexy midsection in this program of three-dimensional dance exercise training presented in multiple postures: prone, supine, seated, side-lying and standing. Developed as an offshoot of Cardio Striptease, this dynamic circles of movement core-training workout results in improved posture, a heightened sense of center, increased stamina and rousing physical ebullience! Be ready to sweat! WARNING: Sexy Abs may also improve your private life.
Master Class: A mix of movement and lecture
Sep 16 at 9am to 11am

 

Nutrition for the Fitness Professional
Julie Rose Miller

Help maximize performance with proper nutrition. Registered Dietician and fitness professional, Julie Rose Miller hosts this informative workshop. This class covers the fundamentals of how nutrition affects fitness - from the recreational exerciser to the competitive athlete. You will learn the essentials of healthy eating and how nutrient intake before, during, and after competition can affect performance. We will evaluate energy bars and drinks, compare what to eat/drink for a 30-minute workout versus a 2-hour workout, and discuss the most recent research on popular dietary supplements.
Classroom: Bring a pen, you might want to take notes
Sep 18 at 7pm to 9pm

 

Myofascial Release for Athletes
Ashley Borden

Understanding and integrating soft tissue stretching into your workouts to prevent injury. Foam rollers and PVC pipes are excellent tools to improve flexibility, prevent injury and increase your metabolic rate. Using the roller helps break up scar-tissue or what some people refer to as knots. Rolling out increases your flexibility, range of motion, lowers your risk of injury and improves circulation. Key areas targeted will be quads, Iliotibial band, piriformis (deep gluteals), calves, hamstrings, lats and upper back.
Master Class: A mix of movement and lecture
Sep 29 at 9am to 11am

 

Meditation in Motion
Misty Tripoli

A master class taught by Misty Tripoli, one of our best, that provides skills and understanding of using meditation and flow in your class or workout to build the mind/body connection. Be ready to sweat!
Master Class: A mix of movement and lecture
Sep 15 at 9am to 11am

 

Mind/Body Fusion
Misty Tripoli

This workshop cultivates the mind/body connection while exploring possibilities of movement through Yoga, Dance, Pilates and Meditation. Class objectives:
- Learn simple ways to introduce meditation, positive visualization and personal expression to your clients, students and athletes
- Step outside of the box! - Learn creative and intuitive ways to approach training and developing - balance, flexibility, endurance, strength and stillness
- Learn simple movements that give your clients the opportunity to explore possibilities in their own body.
Misty Tripoli brings her holistic approach to mind and body fitness to this incredible class. Be ready to sweat, get centered and learn how to use these techniques
Master Class: A mix of movement and lecture
Sep 22 at 9am to 11am

 

Get Your Biz Off the Ground
Ashley Borden

The ABC's of marketing yourself as a fitness professional and understanding the landscape of possibilities within the industry. Some of the topics covered will be: How do you get sponsorship, creating a following, when to hire PR, working with editors, working with celebrities, and increasing your rates.
Classroom: Bring a pen, you might want to take notes
Sep 26 at 7pm to 9pm

 

Medicine Ball Drills
Patrick Goudeau

Nike Elite Athlete, Patrick Goudeau teaches you how to integrate one of the original pieces of fitness equipment, the medicine ball, into your workouts for added strength, flexibility and endurance. Be ready to sweat!
Active Class: Be ready to sweat and learn.
Sep 13 at 8:15pm to 9:15pm

 

Active Dynamic Warm-Up
Ken Vick

A great warm-up leads to a great workout...beyond the standard stretching. Coach Ken Vick of Velocity Sports Performance teaches this remarkable class. Learn dynamic techniques to get the body moving and truly ready for a great workout or practice. Be ready to sweat!
Active Class: Be ready to sweat and learn.
Sep 19 at 8:15pm to 9:15pm

 

Positive Self-Talk
Anne Merrem

Learn how athletes can impact their perfomance, skill development, and training both positively and negatively through self-talk. The goal is to be active and able to identify self-talk and gain skills on how to apply positive self-talk as a coach, trainer or fitness instructor. Class objectives:
-Increase your awareness of your own self-talk
-Gain insight on coaching your athletes
-Increase awareness of behavior patterns
-Gain autheticity in your communication
Sports Performance coach, Anne Merrem brings her expertise and extensive practical experience in the area of self-talk and how it relates to performance.
Classroom: Bring a pen, you might want to take notes
Sep 20 at 7pm to 9pm

 

Train Like an Athlete
Patrick Goudeau

Learn to incorporate new exercises that will challenge even your most advanced student. This one-on-one session will look at exercises not typically used in a group exercise setting. Class objectives:
- learn training techniques that are outside the box
- analyze exercises used by the pros to stay on top of their game
Nike Elite Athlete Patrick Goudeau pushes the boundaries while building strength and endurance! Get ready to sweat!
Classroom: Bring a pen, you might want to take notes
Oct 2 at 8:15pm to 9:15pm

 

Love Running
Anne Merrem

Running is odd: it seems that people either love it or hate it. Those who love it will run for days without stopping; those who hate it cannot get past the first few minutes without throwing in the towel. The goal of this class it to recognize the energy associated with running, discuss hesitiation and motivation factors. Class objectives:
- training age & design
- entertainment factors
- learn exciting new approaches to share with your athletes
- understand your own motivation
Sports Performance coach, Anne Merrem teaches you how to get your athlete to love running; basic techniques for building the benefit of running into anyone's workout regime. Be ready to take notes and sweat!
Classroom: Bring a pen, you might want to take notes
Oct 4 at 7pm to 9pm

Keeping up to date and challenged in the world of fitness is the gift I give to myself, and that I happily pass on to anyone who seeks to lead a happy, healthy, and active lifestyle.