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Train Smarter. Adapt Better. Support Every Body.

Join us for a powerful one-day, live virtual summit designed to advance the way you coach and train. Learn how to design smarter, more adaptable programs that reflect the diverse needs of today's clients—whether they're navigating chronic conditions, training in larger bodies, returning to movement, or working toward long-term fitness.

With five expert-led sessions, interactive Q&As, a movement break, and real-world client personas woven throughout, you'll walk away with proven tools to apply right away—both in 1:1 and group settings. This is programming with purpose.

Be part of an inspiring day of learning where you will:

  • Engage with top-tier educators and movement professionals
  • Get your questions answered live in interactive Q&As
  • Discover how to apply programming strategies to diverse clients
  • Earn 0.5 ACE CECs toward your recertification
  • Take part in an exclusive, energizing movement session

Transform Your Practice. Revolutionize Your Approach.

Smarter, more inclusive programming tools

Master the art of integrating strength, cardio, recovery, and personalization in a way that supports real-life client success.

Insights rooted in real-world experience

Learn how to support larger-bodied clients, scale for multiple fitness levels, and avoid burnout through recovery-forward coaching.

Build confidence in your approach

Connect with expert presenters and your peers in live Q&As to sharpen your programming strategy and coaching mindset.

Meet the experts & explore the event schedule

Master foundational strength principles and learn how to scale them for beginners through intermediate clients without sacrificing structure or results.

Michol Dalcourt

Globally recognized expert in health and human performance. He is the founder of the Institute of Motion (IoM) and creator of ViPR PRO. Michol has educated thousands of professionals across the globe and consults with leading companies like Equinox and Nike to advance the future of fitness.

This session teaches you how to tailor strength principles for clients at various fitness levels. Whether they’re new to training or ready to level up; while maintaining structure, safety, and results.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:
  • Apply strength and conditioning principles to beginner and intermediate clients.
  • Create progressions and regressions for key movement patterns.
  • Design programs that focus on movement quality, smart loading, and client readiness.

Discover how to design safe, supportive, and effective programs for larger-bodied clients—with emphasis on trust, autonomy, and progression.

Louise Green

Global leader in size-inclusive fitness with over 18 years of experience and 50,000+ coaching hours. As founder of the Size Inclusive Training Academy and author of Big Fit Girl and Fitness for Everyone, she’s redefining fitness culture through education, advocacy, and inclusive program design.

This session will help you break through assumptions, apply inclusive language, and design movement options that support strength, confidence, and long-term consistency.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:
  • Understand and apply inclusive coaching strategies that build trust and autonomy.
  • Adapt strength and movement programming to support larger-bodied clients.
  • Assess and modify exercises to promote accessibility and progression.

Learn how to design well-rounded programs that blend strength and cardio—especially in group training environments—without competing goals.

Elyse Miller

Fitness professional with over two decades of experience coaching clients in-person and online. She’s travelled the world as a lead trainer for iFit and NordicTrack. She is the founder of QuikSets which specializes in efficient, equipment-light workouts that fit into real life—combining strength, cardio, and functional movement.

This session explores practical strategies for integrating modalities—including group training environments—so clients improve strength, endurance, and functional performance in a sustainable way.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:
  • Design a balanced program that integrates both strength and cardio training.
  • Modify group workouts to meet a range of fitness levels using strength-cardio hybrids.
  • Evaluate when and how to sequence cardio and resistance training based on client goals.

Explore recovery as an essential pillar of training—key for preventing burnout and optimizing long-term adaptation and performance.

Jen Kates

Industry professional with over 15 years of experience helping clients train smarter and live better. She’s the founder of Shift Human Performance and host of the Making Shift Happen podcast, where she empowers people to reach their goals without sacrificing balance.

This session dives into how recovery strategies can be intentionally built into training plans to improve client progress, prevent burnout, and support overall well-being.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:
  • Identify key recovery strategies that enhance performance and adaptation.
  • Incorporate recovery protocols into personalized fitness plans.
  • Differentiate between under-recovery and overtraining using client observations.

Full schedule of events

Times are shown in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

  • 8:00 am: Introduction and Welcome
  • 8:15-9:15 am: Strength & Conditioning for All Levels
  • 9:30-10:30 am: Personalization Without Complication
  • 10:45-11:45 am: Programming for Larger-bodied Clients
  • 12:00 pm: Movement Break
  • 1:00-2:00 pm: Integrating Strength and Cardio for Real-Life Results
  • 2:15-3:15 pm: Recovery as a Pillar, Not an Afterthought
  • 3:30 pm: Live Q&A with all presenters
  • 3:45 pm: Closing Remarks

Exclusive perks for Attendees!

  • CEC Credits: Earn Continuing Education Credits to advance your professional credentials.
  • Interactive Q&A: Engage directly with our expert panel during dedicated Q&A sessions for personalized insights.
  • Exclusive Giveaways: Don't miss your chance to win a FREE Course and ACE swag!

How do I earn CECs?

Prior to the event, supplementary materials and a link to access the virtual experience will be added to your course found in your MyACE account.

At the conclusion of the live virtual event, an attendance code will be shared with participants. Entering the code in your course will confirm your presence at the event and fulfill your CECs. If you need to reference the code again, a recording of the summit will be available in your course until December 22, 2025.

*Please note, you must redeem your CECs by December 22, 2025.

If you have any difficulties redeeming your CECs, our team will be happy to provide support!

What previous attendees are saying

"It was nice to have an online seminar. Seminars are usually so far away from me. The cost of the event, getting there and paying my substitutes at the gym is often prohibitive. This was the perfect format for me!" -Kristen Kay C., ACE Personal Trainer

"This was the first summit I have attended with ACE, and I thought it was well presented, flowed well, gave a lot of knowledge that was very useful information to have on some of the latest things happening in the marketplace." -Nancy A., ACE Health Coach

"This is a nice way to present helpful and useful information to a wide audience. The fact that it is also left open for a period of time after the live event is over is very much appreciated." -Rebecca F., ACE Personal Trainer

Workshop Policies and Procedures

Cancellations

In the event that the American Council on Exercise (ACE) would cancel a workshop for ANY reason, a full refund will be issued to the participant. ACE is NOT responsible for any other expenses the participant may have incurred.

Refunds

All of ACE's live workshops are non-refundable programs unless approved by ACE's Educational Services Team. For questions, please call 800-825-3636. A $50 cancellation fee will be applied to any approved cancellations.

Rescheduling

Any participant who is registered for an ACE workshop and needs to reschedule their workshop to a later date listed will be subject to a $50 transfer fee and MUST contact ACE's Educational Services Team at 800-825-3636 to verify that a reschedule date is available.

Transfer of Registration

ACE cannot transfer a participant's registration to another participant unless approved by ACE's Educational Services Team. Transferring a registration to another participant is subject to a $100 transfer fee.

Hotels and Accommodations

ACE does not provide hotel and accommodation recommendations for our workshop events. Google is a great resource to search for hotels in the area of the workshop location.

Transfer of Registration

In the event of inclement weather, all workshops will be held as scheduled at the discretion of ACE. Pre-registered participants who are unable to attend their scheduled workshop may reschedule without incurring additional charges so long as their request has been received 7 days following the originally scheduled date. No refunds will be available. In the event that ACE cancels a workshop due to bad weather, participants will be given a full refund or option to reschedule (if another date is available).