GUEST TESTIMONIALS

I have already been contacted by many of the hosts. And surprisingly, some of the best most useful contacts came from those we already do business with, and now we can work better with them. This was one of the BEST events that I have ever attended and I have been in the industry for 15 years.
Melissa Thomas, Group Fitness Program Director, California Family Fitness

This was a fantastic experience and I am so thrilled that I had the opportunity to experience so many great suppliers in a one on one environment. I'm looking forward to further development with many of these suppliers. Thanks so much for the insight and inspiration.
Lori Lowell, National Group Fitness Director, Gold’s Gym International

THANK YOU for putting together such a well thought out, organized, productive, accommodating event.
Kimberly Spreen, National Group Fitness Director, Life Time Fitness

This was an awesome event. It was so nice to have some one on one time with suppliers. It was great to meet the new suppliers and for the suppliers we already work with it was nice to have contact person to contact for problems we have had etc. This was extremely beneficial for me and I am honored to have been invited. I look forward to attending again.
Stephanie Maks, Director of Group Exercise, Gold’s Gym

It is truly amazing how much valuable fitness programming and equipment information is imparted in 3 days. I walk away from this forum recharged and ready to tackle the rest of the year.
Terri Arends, Dir of Group X, Premier Athletic Clubs

This was an incredible experience and unique opportunity to meet with so many other fitness professionals. I was able to listen and learn from others in the business, but also had the opportunity to see and experience new products putting concepts to reality!
Matt Henman, Fitness Director, Gold’s Gym Idaho

The event was one of the best experiences I've ever had and very impressive. I returned home with so much valuable information regarding new products and think this format was more efficient and beneficial environment than a trade show when choosing new equipment, education and programming.
Deborah Puskarich, Group Exercise Director, Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch

Many thanks for organizing and running the FISA Program Director Forum. I came away with more knowledge and new vendor/peer contacts than I could have mustered in a year. If invited to another event, I will come prepared to run, jump, stretch and (most importantly) ignore my blackberry for three solid days.
Thank you for making this an exceptional networking, information gathering and fun event.
Mary Pilney, Vice President, 24 Hour Fitness

I can't believe how well organized all was. I have been in the fitness industry as a professional for about 10 years, and this is by far surpasses any event I have been to! Thanks again.
Amber Owen B.S., Fitness Director, Columbia Athletic Clubs

The event was amazing. The relaxed environment was the best part of the event, along with the activities. This is the best way to network with other program directors and vendors who actually understand what is going on at the club level with programs. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Shelly Nasworthy, Corporate Program Director, Sport and Health

Very well organized and I was pleasantly surprised at how many good ideas I got. I am glad I attended.
Ralph Rajs, Regional Vice President Operations and Wellness, Leisure Sports

Very well organized and fun!
Allyson Donnelly, Director of Group Exercise Programs, Town Sports International

I’m now ordering from some of the suppliers I met and I’ve presented some new systems to my company.
Mike Scotto, The Fitness Company

The FISA conference was a great success! I had such a pleasant experience. The conference was well-run and very organized. It was a good use of my time. Thank you for all your efforts in making it a great event!
Lisa Blocher, Program Director Pacific Athletic Club-San Diego

Thanks again for the great hospitality at the FISA conference. I enjoyed the format, met some great people, and picked up some great information. Thank you for taking such great care of all of us.
Mike Locke M.Ed. C.S.C.S, Director of Fitness and Sports Performance, Bellingham Athletic Club

I just wanted to thank you once again for a great event. I met a lot of wonderful people and there are definitely some ideas and products that we will hopefully be using in the near future at our club.
Erik Carpenter, Fitness & Personal Training Supervisor, OMNI 41 Health & Fitness Connection

It was so wonderful to learn in an intimate setting about the latest and greatest cutting edge products that are on the market. To me the organizational set up and the event in its entirety was well worth my days away from the club. Also to be able to network on such a personal level with some of the suppliers will have a big impact concerning my club's future purchases, as to whom I’m going to call.
Terri Arends, Premier Club Assistant Club Manager & Fitness Director/MI Spinning

This was the most valuable form of getting information from suppliers, to get a variety of views and to connect one to one.
Kristen Johnson, Program Director, Club One