Workshops and Seminars

The NCES conducts hands on workshops and seminars for exercise, health, and medical professionals.  These presentations usually consist of either a half day format or full day format and feature a wide range of topics.  The NCES directors,  members of the NCES Medical/Scientific Advisory board, and other industry experts serve as featured speakers and instructors. 

2000 NCES Health and Fitness Symposium

On Saturday October 28, 2000 in Chicago, Illinois the NCES conducted its annual Health and Fitness Symposium for exercise professionals.  A diverse group of industry professionals from around the country attended and participated
in the day's presentations.  Attendance was up ~ 15% over last year's NCES workshop.  The NCES videotaped all of the formal presentations and is in the process of making the tape available for purchase.  Stay tuned to this website for details. 

Follow the links below to read a summary of several of the formal presentations.

VO2 Max -- Fact, Fiction, or Fantasy  By Ted Lambrinides, PhD.

Others summaries coming soon!

1999 NCES Midwest Strength and Conditioning Workshop

On Saturday October 16, 1999 in Chicago, Illinois the NCES conducted a strength and conditioning workshop for exercise professionals.  The workshop was attended by approximately 30 exercise instructors from various areas of the country.   The NCES received many positive comments and feedback regarding the quality of the information presented and everyone agreed that this first NCES workshop presentation was a grand success!

Follow the links below to read a summary of several of the formal presentations.

NCES -- Who, What, Why and How?  An address by the President of the NCES Fred Hahn

High Intensity Strength Training During Pregnancy  by Pat Ziebell and John Nall

TUL/TCF and Weight Progression by Tim Ryan and Fred Hahn