Get ready for a one-of-a-kind virtual fitness training event that will inspire, challenge, and elevate your teaching! On Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm EST, join two of the industry’s most innovative educators—Leslee Bender and Mindy Mylrea—for an energizing online workshop that combines creativity, science, and practical tools you can use right away.
Hosted via Zoom and presented in partnership with AAAI-ISMA, this 4-hour course is designed for group fitness instructors, personal trainers, and movement enthusiasts who want to expand their toolbox with two tried-and-true training methods: the Bender Ball and Gliding Discs.
Session 1: The Ultimate Bender Ball Workout with Leslee Bender
11:00 AM – 12:45 PM EST
Start your day with the powerhouse herself—Leslee Bender, creator of the world-famous Bender Ball. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll:
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Explore Leslee’s favorite exercises, programming strategies, and variations.
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Learn how the Bender Ball can boost core stability, mobility, and total-body strength.
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Walk away with a library of ready-to-use movements you can instantly apply to your classes and clients.
Whether you’re teaching Pilates-inspired formats, strength sessions, or functional movement classes, the Bender Ball provides endless options to challenge stability, enhance mobility, and engage muscles in fresh ways.
Session 2: 50 Gliding Disc Essentials with Mindy Mylrea
1:15 PM – 3:00 PM EST
After a short break, it’s time to slide, glide, and strengthen with international fitness presenter Mindy Mylrea. Known for her boundless energy and creative programming, Mindy will take you through:
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50 must-know Gliding Disc exercises for core, strength, cardio, and mobility.
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Innovative ways to integrate Gliding Discs into group fitness, personal training, and specialty formats.
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Endless ideas for progressions and regressions, so you can adapt these tools for every fitness level.
Gliding Discs are deceptively simple but incredibly effective—Mindy will show you how to maximize their versatility and keep your clients challenged, motivated, and moving in new ways.
In Partnership with AAAI-ISMA
This event is proudly presented in collaboration with AAAI-ISMA, a leader in fitness education and certification for over four decades. By joining this workshop, you’ll not only gain fresh programming strategies and inspiration—you’ll also be learning through an organization committed to helping fitness professionals grow, thrive, and succeed.
Why You Should Attend
This isn’t just a workshop—it’s a chance to learn directly from two icons in the fitness industry. You’ll gain:
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Fresh programming ideas to keep your classes engaging.
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Practical tools you can immediately apply in your teaching or training.
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Cutting-edge education delivered with passion and expertise.
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The convenience of learning from anywhere, with the energy of a live, interactive event.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 8, 2025, and secure your spot now! Don’t miss this opportunity to train with Leslee and Mindy, in partnership with AAAI-ISMA, and expand your fitness toolbox with The Ultimate Bender Ball Workout and 50 Gliding Disc Essentials.
