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Make your functional training space and programming a key factor in your member experience! Exercisers have changed how and where they work out, and strength and functional training have become increasingly popular. These past few years have confirmed nothing replaces human interaction and the energy that is provided by training in a space with other like minded individuals. Make your functional training space the place to be!

Discover the most common facility challenges, industry trends, and innovations that have shaped the new functional training concepts designed by Life Fitness.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain a deep understanding of the current trends and emerging concepts in functional training
• Identify opportunities to leverage the growing popularity of functional training
• Discover the new Life Fitness solutions for designing functional training experiences
• Engage in a live Q&A session to dive deeper into specific topics

Presenter Profile:

Leigh Wierichs is the Global Training and Education Manager for Life Fitness. She brings over 24 years of experience in the fitness industry and a wealth of expertise across a wide array of health and wellness areas to this role. Combining her in-depth knowledge of the science behind exercise and human physiology with her passion for helping others, Leigh has trained hundreds of group fitness instructors and personal trainers around the world. She has previously worked for the U.S. Navy, Les Mills, and as the Account Executive for International Military and Government Sales for Life Fitness, providing sales and product support to U.S. military and diplomatic missions across the globe. She has also taught group fitness classes for over 24 years. Keeping “boots on the ground” in the studio has given her unique industry insights and keeps her in touch with current trends in the industry.