TexFit 2025: Full Schedule

11:00am CST

Setting Your Resume Apart

Saturday February 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST

In this session, SMU Hegi Career Center career consultants will be reviewing how to build your resume to set yourself apart and make sure your resume gets the attention it needs; regardless of the career path you choose!

Speakers

Daniela Echavez

Career Consultant, Hegi Career Center - Southern Methodist University

Madeleine Rieker

Career Consultant, Hegi Career Center - Southern Methodist University

Saturday February 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Classrooms 3

Lecture

1:30pm CST

The importance of Posture in Strength and Conditioning LIMITED

Saturday February 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST

Classrooms 3

This session will focus on the critical role of posture in strength and conditioning, emphasizing its importance as the foundation for efficient movement, injury prevention, and maximizing athletic performance. We’ll begin by defining posture and understanding its impact on both training and everyday activities. Common posture-related issues such as kyphosis and lordosis will be explored, highlighting how they affect movement patterns and increase the risk of injury. Practical tools for assessing posture will be introduced, along with simple, effective corrective exercises that can enhance training outcomes and reduce harmful habits that contribute to poor posture. By the end of this session, you’ll have actionable strategies to improve posture, optimize performance, and support long-term health.

Speakers

Christian (Bronson) Ruiz

St. Edwards University

My name is Christian Ruiz, but I go by my middle name "Bronson" and I am currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Kinesiology at St. Edward’s University with the goal of becoming a certified strength and conditioning coach. I hold a NASM-CPT certification and recently completed... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Classrooms 3

Lecture

2:30pm CST

Getting fit for the Outdoors LIMITED

Saturday February 22, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CST

Classrooms 3

There is a Outdoor enthusiast demographic headed toward the fitness realm. Are you ready for them? In this session I will cover activities such as Rock Climbing, Hiking, Backpacking, Snowboarding/Skiing, Mountain biking, Cycling, mountaineering, and more. I want to give you the tools to train your clients to reach their goals in these activities. I will explain what muscle groups are most utilized in these activities and demonstrate what activities you can do in the gym to help them achieve their goals outside the gym. Sample workouts for these activities will also be shared.

Speakers

Kellen Dion

Assistant Director Outdoor Adventure, East Texas A&M University

I am the Assistant Director of the Outdoor Adventure program at TAMUC. I was a scholarship track and field athlete who found a career in the outdoors. I have my ACE CPT and Spinning certification. I also have long list of Outdoor instructor Certifications.

Saturday February 22, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CST
Classrooms 3

Lecture

3:30pm CST

Fit for Life Movement Strength and Wellness for aging clients LIMITED

Saturday February 22, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CST

Classrooms 3

Welcome to our "Fit for Life: Strength for Active Aging" class! This class is designed to educate specifically about older adults who are looking to stay active, strong, and healthy as they age. Our goal is to help maintain and improve physical fitness, mobility, and overall well-being so that this clientele continues to live a vibrant and fulfilling life. We will focus on strength training exercises that are safe, effective, and tailored to the needs of older adults. We emphasize functional movements that help perform everyday activities with ease and confidence, such as getting up from a chair, carrying groceries, or climbing stairs.

Speakers

Amelia Putkaradze

Texas Tech University

I am currently a senior Biochemistry major at Texas Tech University, working as a personal trainer and F45 instructor. My fitness journey began as a competitive swimmer, where I first developed a passion for health and fitness. My experiences as an athlete and now as a trainer have... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CST
Classrooms 3

Lecture