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Functional Training Expedition 2023

April 1 at 9:00 amApril 2 at 7:00 pm

Functional Training Expedition 2023

Functional Training Expedition is a 2 days seminar with a combination of theoretical and practical courses, specifically designed for fitness professionals, trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, pilates instructors, rehabilitation experts and physiotherapists with some of the top speakers in the fitness industry.

FTE2023 will take place on 1-2 April 2023. Participants will get a certificate of attendance according to their registration.

Munique Performance

MK Pilates Academy

This weekend, the biggest seminar of the year!

Details

Where: Agios Dometios Basketball Court

When: Saturday 1 April – Sunday 2 April

Format:

A 2 days seminar (Saturday & Sunday). Both days consist of 6 periods. All periods have 2 courses available (parallel).

Participants can choose between

Half-day Pass
Daily Pass (1 day) – Saturday or Sunday
Full Pass (2 days) – Saturday & Sunday

Language: English

Phone Support: Call: 70088300 or +35722252705 / WhatsApp: +35799787394

Speakers

Chris Gamperl – Germany

#AthleticTraining #BayernMunich

Chris Gamperl is a German strength and conditioning coach and athletic trainer, specialized in sports performance development. As a teacher he works for Perform Better Europe, instructing the Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and the Certified Functional Trainer (CFT). Read more.. After coaching professional athletes all over Europe (e.g. NLA Switzerland (professional hockey), HLA Austria (Austrian handball champion 2012/2013, 2011/2012) etc. He worked as a strength and conditioning coach for NCAA division I College Florida Atlantic in Miami, FL, USA for American Football, Baseball (Top 25), Basketball and Track and Field. As a docent, he worked for the sports science department for the Technical University in Munich, Germany and taught a variety of sports performance related topics. Chris Gamperl is also the Head Performance Consultant at Dynamo Kiev and the former Performance Coach at Bayern Munich Women's team.

Nils Doese – Germany

#NeurokineticTraining #NeuroAthletic

Nils Doese is a Munich based osteopath and physical therapist that specializes in Manual Medicine & Neuro Kinetic and Neuro Athletic Performance and Rehabilitation by performing an extensive analysis of the posture and neurological assessment of specific movement patterns. Read more.. His methodology consists of both classic and modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures from sports medicine and physiotherapy, osteopathy, naturopathy and he also utilizes taping, neural therapy, ear acupuncture and fascia therapy. He is an expert in developing precise therapy plans and training concepts that include the entire body (including processing in the brain) and is understood by the patient which promises an optimal recovery process. As an athlete, he played in competitive sports for many years as he is a former handball player at THW Kiel.

Jim Ferris – USA

#NBA #76ers #SportsPerformance

Jim Ferris is a Philadelphia based trainer whose clientele includes professional athletes, local teams, everyday fitness enthusiasts, and maybe a celebrity or two. Jim is known for his work in the basketball community from training with the Philadelphia 76ers for many years and training several NBA players. Read more.. Jim’s expertise in the training field, along with his dynamic and creative training style keeps players, coaches and clients coming back year after year. Jim has worked with the highest of levels in the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLL, along with many NCAA athletes whether it is by team or individual. With well over a decade of experience and top of the line education, Jim Ferris will give you exactly what you need to take your game or fitness to the next level.

Dr. Anthony Blubello – USA

#FunctionalRehab #InjuryPrevention

Anthony Blubello is a Physical Therapist who graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Blubello went on for additional training and became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy. Read more.. Currently, he works as a private contractor at an Air Force base near Venice, Italy. He works exclusively with a special operations force squadron on the base. Before becoming a Physical Therapist, Dr. Blubello was a strength coach who worked with High School and College athletes. He utilizes the principles of performance training on a daily basis to create robust treatment programs for the tactical athletes he treats. Dr. Blubello’s caseload varies from retuning patients from ACL injuries to treating patients post-concussion, as well as treating cases with back, neck, shoulder and knee pain.

Malcolm Muirhead – Scotland

#MKPilates #Reformer #Matwork

With a background in training, course development and Train The Trainer programs for more than 25 years Malcolm brings his skill and attention to detail to Pilates Instructor Training. He has presented Pilates in many countries both as a course facilitator and at conventions since 1999. Read more.. His passion for the technique and his desire for both client and teacher to be the best they can be, motivates and inspires dedication to the technique in others. Malcolm's book Total Pilates has sold around the world with translation in Spanish and is one of the best selling Pilates books in Latin America.

Chrysa Vafeiadi – Greece

#WomensHealth #RehabPilates #Clinical

Chrysa holds a BSc in Physiotherapy, an MSc in Manual Therapy and Women’s Health from the University of Sheffield, is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and a member of the Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. Read more.. She completed her Masters in the UK at the University of Sheffield and the University of Bradford and worked in London for 6 years in the private sector and the NHS as a senior physiotherapist specializing in women's health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She is also certified in musculoskeletal therapy, women's health therapy, clinical Pilates instruction, acupuncture, and cosmetic facial acupuncture.

Chris Gamperl

Germany 🇩🇪

#AthleticTraining #BayernMunich

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Nils Doese

Germany 🇩🇪

#Neurokinetic #NeuroAthletic

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Jim Ferris

USA 🇺🇸

#NBA #76ers #Performance

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Dr. Anthony Blubello

USA 🇺🇸

#FunctionalRehab #InjuryPrevention

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Malcolm Muirhead

Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#MKPilates #Reformer #Matwork

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Chrysa Vafeiadi

Greece 🇬🇷

#WomensHealth #RehabPilates #Clinical

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Timetable

We have created 3 pre-designed programs according to your expertise. We deeply believe in the effective collaboration between different specializations in order to fulfill objectives, all the way from rehab through movement to performance.

COLOUR CODES FOR TIMETABLE

FITNESS

REHABILITATION

PILATES

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Day 1 – FTE2023

Saturday 1 April @ 09:15 – 19:00

09:15 – 10:30

The best Warm-Up for all kind of humans. PREP LIKE A PRO. The most effective mobility & stability drills.

Chris Gamperl

Pilates and the Power of Breath: How breathing in Pilates can transform your body and mind.

Speaker: Malcolm Muirhead

10:30 – 10:45

MINI BREAK

10:45 – 12:00

Neurokinetic. The new, modern proprioceptive approach in Functional Training & Rehabilitation.

Speaker: Nils Doese

Pilates, pregnancy and postpartum: Safe and effective exercises for expecting and new mothers.

Speaker: Chrysa Vafeiadi

12:00 – 12:15

MINI BREAK

12:15 – 13:30

Stress Management 101: Measure daily output, address program and train the qualities needing attention.

Speaker: Jim Ferris

Pilates & Scoloisis: Effective Pilates exercises for scoliosis management and relief.

Speaker: Chrysa Vafeiadi

13:30 – 14:45

LUNCH BREAK

14:45 – 16:00

Load Mastery: Proper loading progressions (and regressions) to prevent overuse injuries.

Speaker: Anthony Blubello

Classical Pilates by the book: How to master classical Pilates techniques.

Speaker: Malcolm Muirhead

16:00 – 16:15

MINI BREAK

16:15 – 17:30

Speed Academy 3.0 – Acceleration, Deceleration & Top-Speed. Make your athletes faster & more robust.

Speaker: Chris Gamperl

Dynamic Postures – Anatomy, asymmetries, individual biases and how to manage.

Speaker: Jim Ferris

17:30 – 17:45

MINI BREAK

17:45 – 19:00

Breathing: Rehabilitation & Performance. The neural link

Speaker: Nils Doese

Pathway to advanced Pilates: Tips and techniques to elevate your practice.

Speaker: Malcolm Muirhead

Day 2 – FTE2023

Sunday 2 April @ 09:15 – 19:00

09:15 – 10:30

Improve mobility and flexibility. New tools, strategies and techniques to increase ROM.

Speaker: Anthony Blubello

Pilates with Miniball: Leveling up your Pilates practice with just a pilates soft ball.

Speaker: Malcolm Muirhead

10:30 – 10:45

MINI BREAK

10:45 – 12:00

Eccentric & Elastic Strength: The Hidden secrets to Elite Sports Performance.

Speakers: Chris Gamperl

Integrating Pilates into a rehabilitation program for post-injury or post-surgery clients.

Speaker: Anthony Blubello

12:00 – 12:15

MINI BREAK

12:15 – 13:30

Circuit training, competition and the importance of FUN in every workout. Introducing FUNQUEST GAMES.

Speaker: Jim Ferris & PIS Fitness

Pilates for Pelvic Floor Health: Strengthening and Rehabilitation exercises.

Speaker: Chrysa Vafeiadi

13:30 – 14:45

LUNCH BREAK

14:45 – 16:00

Pain science 1 on 1: Types of pain, red flags & how to manage clients with pain during training and rehab.

Speaker: Nils Doese

Pilates and Menopause: Managing symptoms and improving quality of life through exercise.

Speaker: Chrysa Vafeiadi

16:00 – 16:15

MINI BREAK

16:15 – 17:30

Gym session design 3.0. – A new approach to work with different types of clients, athletes or teams.

Speaker: Chris Gamperl

Targeting your core: Effective techniques for strengthening your center in Pilates.

Speaker: Malcolm Muirhead

17:30 – 17:45

MINI BREAK

17:45 – 19:00

Low intensity training: What is it, what are the benefits and why LIIT is the next HIIT.

Speaker: Jim Ferris

Low back pain management: Targeted exercises for pain relief and injury prevention.

Speaker: Anthony Blubello

Participation fees

€ 199 A FEW SPOTS LEFT

HALF DAY: SATURDAY OR SUNDAY
REGISTRATION FOR 3 COURSES
SELECT ANY 3 COURSES (SAME DAY)
FREE COACH SERIES HAT

€ 299 A FEW SPOTS LEFT

1 DAY: SATURDAY OR SUNDAY
REGISTRATION FOR 6 COURSES
ALL 6 COURSES (SATURDAY OR SUNDAY)
FREE COACH SERIES HAT

€ 499 A FEW SPOTS LEFT

2 DAYS: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
REGISTRATION FOR 12 COURSES
ALL 6 COURSES ON SATURDAY
ALL 6 COURSES ON SUNDAY
FREE COACH SERIES HAT
FREE LIMITED EDITION BLACKROLL BALL

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FINALLY! THIS WEEKEND, THE BIGGEST SEMINAR OF THE YEAR!

Note: All participants will receive a certificate of attendance according to their registration, as well as our ALL-NEW, signature series KEEPITFUNCTIONAL Snapback Hat (while supplies last)!

For group registrations (3+ participants) extra 10% discount applies. Contact us to register as a group.

Details

Start:: April 1 at 9:00 am
End:: April 2 at 7:00 pm
Website:: https://www.pisfitness.com/fte2023

Venue

: (Nicosia) Agios Dometios Basketball Court

Organiser

: PIS Fitness
Phone: 70088300
Email: education@pisfitness.com
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Functional Training Expedition 2023

Munique Performance

MK Pilates Academy

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Munique Performance

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Chris Gamperl - Germany

Nils Doese – Germany

Jim Ferris – USA

Dr. Anthony Blubello – USA

Malcolm Muirhead – Scotland

Chrysa Vafeiadi – Greece

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