Partial List of Maren’s Continuing Education

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7/23/2018
Accredited Interscholastic Coach (AIC)
The National Federation of State High School Associations

1/22/2017
TRX – Suspension Training Course
TRXTraining.com

12/10/2016
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Course
Heartshare Training

2/19-20/2016
Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEAS I)
The Back School

1/23/2016
Perform Better Learn By Doing Seminar
Rachel Cosgrove, Charlie Weingroff (Pick a Plan – Choosing the Best Approach), Nick Winkleman (Learning that Sticks – How Analogies Shape understanding) & Todd Durkin

1/16/15
Evidence-Based Pilates – Therapeutic Exercise for Orthopedic and Geriatric Rehabilitation
Catherine Lewan, DPT

10/17/2015
Ultimate Neck & Shoulder Massage
Jason Chan, CMT

3/21/2015
Pain Away: Neck & Shoulders
Jason Chan, CMT

2/21/2015
Pain Away: Low Back & Hips
Jason Chan, CMT

2/7/2015
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Course
Heartshare Training

1/24/2015
Hip Opening Workshop
Breathe Yoga, Los Gatos

1/17/2015
Perform Better Learn By Doing Seminar
Program Design Made Easy – Robert Dos Remedios
Energy System Development – Brandon Marcello
A Concept to the Fundamental Human Movements – Dan John
Metabolic Resistance Training – -Alwyn Cosgrove

1/16/15
Pilates Seminar

10/18-19/2014
Therapeutic Taping
Therapy Network Seminars
Dyanna Haley-Rezac DPT and Scott Rezac DPT

1/25/2014
Perform Better Learn By Doing Seminar
The Art and Science of Small Group Training – Martin Rooney
Extraordinary Self – Todd Durkin
Reconditioning: A Performance Based Model for Injured Athletes – Bill Knowles
Training Groups and Teams – Better Than Bootcamps – Mike Boyle

8/23-24/2013
Functional Movement Screen Workshop

4/13/2013
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Course
Heartshare Training

12/1/2012
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Workshop

1/28/2012
Perform Better Learn By Doing Seminar

11/7/2011
Youth Running Seminar
Monte Vista High School

5/2/2011
BLS Basic Life Support, CPR and First Aid
Heartshare Training

11/15/2009
Exercise Etc. Seminar

5/23/2009
BLS Basic Life Support, CPR and First Aid
Heartshare Training

6/9/2007
BLS Basic Life Support, CPR and First Aid
Heartshare Training

3/12/2006
The Diet Scam: Deconstruction of Fad Diets
SCW Fitness Convention
Dominique Adair, MS

3/10/2006
Making Fitness Stick: Setting Realistic Goals
SCW Fitness Convention
Megan Frady

3/8/2006
Hands on Balance, Stability, Mobility and Conditioning for the 50+ Adult Specialty Certificate
SCW Fitness Education
Douglas Brooks, MS

2/16/2006
Weight Management for Women
DSW Fitness Live Webinar
Len Kravitz, Ph.D.

2/12/2006
Paul Chek on Functional Exercise and Training
Fitness Certification of Completion
Paul Chek

1/14/2006
Lower Body Plyometrics: Evaluation, Preparation and Integration
Perform Better Functional Training Series Certification of Completion
Al Vermeil

1/14/2006
It’s All Relative: Core and…
Perform Better Functional Training Series Certification of Completion
Annette Lang

1/14/2006
Plyometric Training for the Upper Extremities
Perform Better Functional Training Series Certification of Completion
Don Chu

1/14/2006
Five Most Common Mistakes in Core Training
Perform Better Functional Training Series Certification of Completion
Gray Cook

1/14/2006
The Business of Performance Coaching
Perform Better Functional Training Series Certification of Completion
Duane Carlisle

5/7/2005
Functional Training: Breaking the Bonds of Traditionalism
Desert Southwest Fitness

4/2/2005
Adult CPR renewal
American Red Cross

3/1/2005
Posture and the Post-Rehab Client
Kimberly C. Williams

2/13/2005
Paul Simica on Functional Exercise and Training
Bob Damashek

1/24/2005
Neuromuscular Stretching For The Fitness Professional
National Academy of Sports Medicine

1/24/2005
Article Questions: Low Back Pain
National Academy of Sports Medicine

1/24/2005
Article Questions: Self Myofascial Release Techniques
National Academy of Sports Medicine

1/24/2005
Article Questions: Putting the Maximus Back in Your Gluteus
National Academy of Sports Medicine

12/22/2004
Balance Training: A Program for Improving Balance in Older Adults
Tish Monroe

12/20/2004
Mom and Baby Exercise
Desert Southwest Fitness

12/5/2004
Paul Schell on Functional Exercise and Training
Bob Damashek

2/21/2004
Keep On Rollin’: Functional Fitness Using the Foam Roller
Stacy Barrows, PT, CFP

2/7/2004
John Blievernicht on Functional Exercise and Training
Bob Damashek

1/1/2004
Functional Training Seminars- One Day Learn by Doing
John Brock

1/17/2004
Periodization “Putting it all Together”
Perform Better Training Series Certification of Completion
Steven Plisk

1/17/2004
Targeting Power for Performance
Perform Better Training Series Certification of Completion
Diane Vives

1/17/2004
Where, Why and How Stretching is Applied
Perform Better Training Series Certification of Completion
Mike Clark

1/17/2004
The Art and Science of Functional Training
Perform Better Training Series Certification of Completion
Mike Boyle

1/17/2004
Funtional Integrated Abdominal Training
Perform Better Training Series Certification of Completion
Chuck Wolf

5/6-10/2003
2003 NASM International Conference: Beyond Functional Training
National Academy of Sports Medicine

2002-2003
Exercise Nutrition
Perform Better Training Series Certification of Completion
Tom Incledon

2002-2003
Acceleration & Agility Training
Perform Better Training Series Certification of Completion
Al Vermeil

2002-2003
Body Weight Training
Perform Better Training Series Certification of Completion
Juan Carlos Santana

2002-2003
Tools Used for the Trade
Perform Better Training Series Certification of Completion
Mike Boyle

2002-2003
Low Back Rehabilitation & Injury Prevention
Perform Better Training Series Certification of Completion
Mike Clark, MS, PT, PEC, CES

12/31/2002
Perform Better Functional Training Series
John Brock

12/15/2002
Resistance Training Benefits and Recommendations for Older Adults
Joel T. Cramer

5/27-31/2002
2002 International Conference – Fitness, Sports and Reconditioning for the New Millennium
National Academy of Sports Medicine

12/9/2001
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NCSA

8/31/2001
Certified Personal Trainer Renewal
American Council on Exercise

7/31/2001
Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant
American Council on Exercise

7/8/2001
Total Body Power
IDEA Personal Trainer Summit West
John Blievernicht, MA

7/8/2001
Therapeutic Approach to Exercise for Clients with Back Pain
IDEA Personal Trainer Summit West
Greg Roskoph, MA

7/8/2001
Analysis of Human Gait: Basic Science & Practical Applications
IDEA Personal Trainer Summit West
Todd Ellenbecker, MA

7/8/2001
Ergonomics and the Personal Trainer
IDEA Personal Trainer Summit West
Lenita Anthony, MA

7/8/2001
Mental Skills Training for Personal trainers
IDEA Personal Trainer Summit West
Justin Price, MA

7/8/2001
Trigger Point Therapy
IDEA Personal Trainer Summit West
Karen Baskin, MA, HHP

7/8/2001
Integrated Program Design and Implementation
IDEA Personal Trainer Summit West
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd

6/23-24/2001
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist Workshop
National Academy of Sports Medicine

11/22/2000
Perinatal Fitness
Desert Southwest Fitness

11/22/2000
Exercise and Pregnancy
Desert Southwest Fitness

6/23/2000
Advanced Trunk Strength Training
Moves International Home Study Course

8/31/1999
Certified Personal Trainer Renewal
American Council on Exercise

5/29/1999
BA in Psychology,
Minor in Chemistry,
All Pre-Med Requisites
Fulfilled
San Jose State University

5/29-31/1998
Exercise Prescription for Seniors with Health
Fact & Idea Fest

5/29-31/1998
ROM-Stretching the Truth
Fact & Idea Fest

5/29-31/1998
Fibromyalgia
Fact & Idea Fest

5/29-31/1998
NIKE ATC
Fact & Idea Fest

5/29-31/1998
Strengthen, Stretch, & Stabilize: Advanced
Fact & Idea Fest

5/29-31/1998
Program Design for Resistance Training
Fact & Idea Fest

5/29-31/1998
Fit Over Fifty Balance, Stretch & Tone
Fact & Idea Fest

5/29-31/1998
Functional Stability
Fact & Idea Fest

5/29-31/1998
www.fitness.com
Fact & Idea Fest

5/29-31/1998
Killer Floor
Fact & Idea Fest

5/29-31/1998
Exercise Prescription for the Obese
Fact & Idea Fest

8/31/1997
Certified Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise

4/6/1997
The Swing Reaction System – Golf Exercise Certification
Neil Chasan

1/26/1997
Membership
American College of Sports Medicine

11/1-2/1996
NASM/APEX Fitness Training Workshop
National Academy of Sports Medicine

10/1996
Perfect Balance
Club Sport Revival

10/1996
Ultra Abs
Club Sport Revival

10/1996
Kinesthetic Expressions
Club Sport Revival

10/1996
Improved Performance
Club Sport Revival

10/1996
Club Hike
Club Sport Revival

10/1996
Special Populations
Club Sport Revival

10/1996
Exercise Adherence
Club Sport Revival

10/1996
Option for Seniors
Club Sport Revival

10/1996
Nutrition Quackery
Club Sport Revival

10/1996
Injury Prevention
Club Sport Revival

8/15/1996
Personal Trainers and the Medical Community
Gregory Florez and Michael Jones

8/15/1996
Exercise and Special Medical Concerns
Daniel Kosich, Kathleen Haralson, La Forge

10/8/1995
Abdominal Exercises that Work!
Debbie Reichenback

10/8/1995
Pregnancy and Exercise: A Practical Application
Lauri Reimer Mihailov

10/8/1995
Midlife and Menopause:Unscheduled Events in Life
Leora Myers

10/8/1995
Mind & Body for Today’s Fitness
Timothy Ghazaleh

10/8/1995
Total Stretch on the Ball
Douglas Brooks

10/7/1995
AAA Torso Training for Optimum Performance
Deborah Ellison

10/7/1995
Successful Stretching: Flexible Methods for Inflexible
Deborah Ellison

10/7/1995
The Last Resort Nutrition Lecture
Joan Kent

10/7/1995
Fitness for Body and Mind
Shereen Motarjemi

10/7/1995
Introduction to the Pilates Technique
Cathie Murakami

10/7/1995
Walk Reebok Interval Conditioning
Candice Copeland-Brooks

8/24-27/1995
Medical Exercise Specialist Workshop
American Academy of Health & Fitness Professionals

11/30/1994
Certified Aerobics Instructor Renewal
American Council on Exercise

6/5/1994
Medicine, Fitness, Health
IDEA World Research Forum
James Rippe, MD

6/5/1994
Nutrition
IDEA World Research Forum
Nancy Rodriguez, PhD, RD

6/5/1994
Exercise Psychology and Adherence
IDEA World Research Forum
Jack Raglin, PhD

6/5/1994
Group Exercise
IDEA World Research Forum
Dixie Stanforth, MS

6/5/1994
Weight Control and Eating Behavior
IDEA World Research Forum
Ross Andersen, PhD

6/5/1994
Strength Training
IDEA World Research Forum
Wayne Wescott, PhD

6/5/1994
Mind-Body Fitness
IDEA World Research Forum
Ralph LaForge, MS

6/5/1994
Original Research Presentations
IDEA World Research Forum
Len Kravitz, PhD, Carol Kennedy, MS, Mel Siff, PhD

10/8/1993
Personal Trainers Resources
Connie Love and Mark Cibrario

5/22/1993
Exercise for People with Diabetes, Neurologic Disorders, and HIV Infections
Barry Braun, Jane Kent-Braun, Kathleen Mulligan

5/1/1993
Muscle Imbalances
Barbara Merrill

11/3/1992
Certified Fitness Instructor Renewal
IDEA Foundation

11/3/1992
Certified Aerobics Instructor
American Council on Exercise

11/3/1990
Certified Fitness Instructor
IDEA Foundation

7/1/1990
Completed San Francisco Marathon

1988-1990
Sports Psychology, Nutrition and numerous PE Classes
Foothill College