Fellow Fitness Professional
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Dan M. Ritchie, PhD
President, FAI
President, FAI
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Are you prepared to deal with the single, greatest potential in the fitness industry or will you be left behind?
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The aging population presents with a variety of physical and cognitive needs that the fitness professional is uniquely positioned to address.
While many programs cater to the individual components of the aging process – posture, movement, resistance, balance, and cognitive training – there has yet to be a comprehensive approach that incorporates each of these components into an integrated program.
To make matters even more challenging, recent global events have made virtual and online training a necessity and has left many fitness professionals unsure of how to deliver appropriate and essential content to their older adult clientele.
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Ushering in the new BLUEPRINT for training the older adult!
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The Age Well Collective (AWC) ushers in a new paradigm for comprehensively addressing the physical and cognitive decline associated with the aging process.
The AWC was specifically created for fitness professionals just like you to enable you to deliver integrated, safe, and effective programs to your older adult population.
The AWC brings together industry experts who will help you comprehensively understand and address the primary domains of aging: posture and movement, cognitive health, balance, and resistance training.
You will discover real-world strategies for delivering the most appropriate assessments and designing corrective and functional exercises to improve posture, movement, balance, and cognitive health.
Additionally, in this new era of online training, you’ll discover how to create and deliver the most effective virtual programs so you are able to deliver high value and can easily differentiate yourself as an industry authority.
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Here Are Your Leading Experts
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Ryan Glatt
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Ryan Glatt is a personal trainer and brain-health coach with over a decade of experience. He
currently practices brain-based strategies for cognitive enhancement at the Pacific Brain Health
Center in Los Angeles. He has pursued education from the Amen Clinics, the Neuroscience
Academy, Academy for Brain Health & Performance, and the Masters of Applied Neuroscience
program at King's College of London. Over 800 health and fitness professionals have enrolled in
Ryan’s course, the Brain Health Trainer, which is the first comprehensive course covering
exercise neuroscience. He continues to produce content and lectures on the benefits of exercise
and brain health.
currently practices brain-based strategies for cognitive enhancement at the Pacific Brain Health
Center in Los Angeles. He has pursued education from the Amen Clinics, the Neuroscience
Academy, Academy for Brain Health & Performance, and the Masters of Applied Neuroscience
program at King's College of London. Over 800 health and fitness professionals have enrolled in
Ryan’s course, the Brain Health Trainer, which is the first comprehensive course covering
exercise neuroscience. He continues to produce content and lectures on the benefits of exercise
and brain health.
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Robert Linkul
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Robert Linkul is the owner of Be STRONGER Fitness, a personal training studio for older adults
in Sacramento, California and the owner of TrainingTheOlderAdult.com, an online continued
education provider for fitness professionals. Robert is an internationally known presenter known
for his teachings on resistance training strategies for the Older Adult with physical limitations
and/or a decreased quality of life. Linkul has his master’s degree in sports science with an
emphasis in personal training, is the NSCA's 2012 Personal Trainer of the Year award winner
and a 2017 NSCA Fellowship inductee.
in Sacramento, California and the owner of TrainingTheOlderAdult.com, an online continued
education provider for fitness professionals. Robert is an internationally known presenter known
for his teachings on resistance training strategies for the Older Adult with physical limitations
and/or a decreased quality of life. Linkul has his master’s degree in sports science with an
emphasis in personal training, is the NSCA's 2012 Personal Trainer of the Year award winner
and a 2017 NSCA Fellowship inductee.
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Dr. Evan Osar
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Dr. Evan Osar is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert on assessment,
corrective exercise, and functional movement. He has authored Corrective Exercise Solutions to
Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunction and Amazon #1 Best Seller, The Psoas Solution. Dr.
Osar developed the Integrative Movement System™, an evidence-based approach to improving
clinical outcomes and helping individuals perform at their highest level. Dr. Osar is in private
practice in Chicago, IL and teaches his proprietary approach to health and fitness professionals
that specialize in rehabilitation and corrective exercise, medical fitness, as well as posture and
movement education for the older adult population.
corrective exercise, and functional movement. He has authored Corrective Exercise Solutions to
Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunction and Amazon #1 Best Seller, The Psoas Solution. Dr.
Osar developed the Integrative Movement System™, an evidence-based approach to improving
clinical outcomes and helping individuals perform at their highest level. Dr. Osar is in private
practice in Chicago, IL and teaches his proprietary approach to health and fitness professionals
that specialize in rehabilitation and corrective exercise, medical fitness, as well as posture and
movement education for the older adult population.
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Dr. Christian Thompson
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Dr. Christian Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the
University of San Francisco, an affiliate researcher in Neurology at UCSF Medical Center, and
the owner of Thompson Fitness Solutions, LLC. Christian has published several scientific
articles and lectures nationally on exercise programming for older adults. Christian sits on the
advisory board of several organizations including the Medical Fitness Education Foundation and
the Functional Aging Institute and serves as editor for the Journal of the American College of
Sports Medicine. He has developed Mobility Matters, an exercise program design tool for
balance training and fall prevention.
University of San Francisco, an affiliate researcher in Neurology at UCSF Medical Center, and
the owner of Thompson Fitness Solutions, LLC. Christian has published several scientific
articles and lectures nationally on exercise programming for older adults. Christian sits on the
advisory board of several organizations including the Medical Fitness Education Foundation and
the Functional Aging Institute and serves as editor for the Journal of the American College of
Sports Medicine. He has developed Mobility Matters, an exercise program design tool for
balance training and fall prevention.
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What is the AgeWell Collective and how will it help me specialize in working with the aging population?
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The AWC curriculum has been meticulously designed to help you best learn and utilize its unique and cutting-edge content.
Each week you’ll be introduced to one of the four pillars (posture and corrective exercise, resistance and power training, balance training, and brain/cognitive training) of the AWC model. You’ll be able to instantly incorporate each week’s solution into your current training program.
At the end of each four-week block, you will be guided through the AWC Blueprint where you’ll discover how to integrate that month’s information into a comprehensive training program.
After completing each monthly block, you’ll be able to confidently assess and address your older clients' most pressing needs and deliver the most effective programming for comprehensively improving functional outcomes.
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What's Included...
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Monthly Q & A and case studies can be submitted anytime (before, during or after) to make sure our experts address your greatest needs and provide insight to the clients you struggle with the most.
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You will be instantly invited to be a part of a like-minded, passionate, and supportive community of professionals in a private Facebook group. Here you will receive coaching lead by the four experts of the AWC and will be supported by a group of peers who are working towards the betterment of the aging population.
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Additional bonuses, guest speakers, further discussions, problem-solving, resources, and more!
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The 4 Pillars of the AgeWell Collective
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Brain Health & Cognitive Fitness
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Corrective Exercise & Posture
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Balance & Mobility
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Strength & Power
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FAQ
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How do I get charged?
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There are two ways to pay for accessing the yearly content and more in the AgeWell Collective! You can pay upfront for year-long access to all content the AgeWell Collective in a single payment, or you can opt-in for monthly payments via an automatic subscription that is billed to the credit card you have on file. With either plan, you may cancel at any time, but refunds are not provided for an annual payment.
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When are webinars released?
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Webinars are released on a weekly basis throughout the entire year, with exceptions for certain holidays and events. Past webinars are stored in a membership site that you may access 24/7, and email announcements are given for upcoming webinars and announcements.
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How do I access past webinars?
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All past webinars are stored in the AgeWell Collective's Membership site. All you need to do is log in to the AgeWell Collective Membership site with your assigned credentials. If you forgot these credentials, and you can select "Forgot my username/password" or email contact@functionalaginginstitute.com
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How long is this available?
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You can join the AgeWell collective at any time, with either a monthly or annual membership, and access any content that you have missed.
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Does my membership expire?
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Your membership does not expire as long as you have paid for the annual membership, and as long as a valid payment method is on file. After the first year of content, any additional content from the AgeWell Collective from the second year on is subject to new terms and payment conditions.
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How does this relate to the courses the presenters have created?
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The experts within the AgeWell Collective have their own respective courses and education that are perfect for diving deeper into any topic of interest provided in the AgeWell Collective's content. AgeWell Collective members will be provided a breadth of content, while the respective course that the experts have created provide more depth of content.
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What are the additional benefits of being an AgeWell Collective Member?
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In addition to receiving all AgeWell Collective content, members become part of a community via a closed Facebook group to interact with experts and other members. Additional or bonus content, guest speakers, special promotions, and more are all included with your AgeWell Collective membership!
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