Saturday, September 26, 2026

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Fitness & Medical Professionals

We believe movement is the best kind of medicine

join us!

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Elkhart Health & Aquatics
200 E. Jackson Blvd.
Elkhart IN 46516

  • Choose from more than 10 different presentations with regional experts
  • Presentations on group fitness, training, medical fitness & more!
  • Earn up to 6.0 AFAA/0.6 NASM CEU’s
  • Lunch is included
    (must enroll by 9/19)

Only $99 | Students $59

The Michiana Fitness Conference is recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America as an Approved Continuing Education Provider.

NASM and AFAA CEU’s are dependent on session selection.

2026 Presentation Schedule

9:00am

So You're Certified, Now What?

Zach Benko, MA

10:00am

Built to Bend, Not Break: Resilience through Exercise & Movement with Connective Tissue Disease

Tom Henry, DPT

Simple, Not Easy: High-Level Strength for Every Body

Jack Cannon, Fitness Specialist, Personal Training, Sports Performance coach. BS, CSCS

11:00am

Activation of the Pelvic Floor

Jonell Witkowski, Fitness Coordinator Granger, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Pre & Post Natal Trainer

Fueling for Exercise: Practical Nutrition Needs for Performance & Recovery

Amanda Lovell, RD

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Lunchtime Panel Discussion: AI in the Fitness Industry (not CEU-eligible)

Dr Andrew Doyle - Moderated by Alan Loyd

1:00pm

How to Run the Room: Best Practices for Group X Instructors

Linda Kolmodin

Core Training: Improving Our Focus so We can Improve Our Clients

Steve Ball, MS

2:00pm

First Step Speed: Acceleration Development

Jen Query, MA

Cardio Drumming Workshop

Jessica De Fina: Group Fitness Instructor, Certified WERQ Dance Fitness Instructor, Certified Water In Motion Instructor

Interested in being a speaker for our next conference?

Email Sarah:  SStrefling@BeaconHealthSystem.org

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Photos from Previous Years

testimonials

Rated 5 out of 5

“The Michiana Fitness Conference provided information about a large variety of topics. There were classes covering the basics and the newest technologies in Fitness. I’m looking forward to 2022.”
– Wendy

“I enjoyed attending the conference- it was very educational and I would enjoy attending again.”
– Corey

“Last year was my first time attending the Fitness Conference & it was very enjoyable. I learned a lot about eating habits, changes to make & also enjoyed hands on instruction in the Pilates Studio. I loved the variety of the different speakers that were present as well”
– Veronica