Reebok never fails to disappoint me

Yesterday I attended Reebok resolution 2008. It is a conference, meant primarily, for fitness trainers and is organized by Reebok every year. Ideally they (are supposed to) call global master trainers to bring latest information in the field of fitness to desi fitness trainers.

Now to start with, read below the email I got from Delhi based master trainer Nisha.
It clearly states that they were calling two master trainers. Despite this clear written intimation, when I went to the venue, the other master trainer Tamayah Ahmed was no where to be seen. Reebok had very conveniently not called her/him and still charged the same hefty amount for a day's workshop. And as mentioned in the email, there was no lecture on personal training as well. It happens only in India. Anywhere else in the world, a company could have been sued for giving such false information.

Instead of Tamayah, Reebok called some Krav Maga teacher named Bhanu, who taught self defence techniques to fitness trainers. That is not what I had gone to learn. But did I or anyone else have a choice? NOOO


To top it all, when i visited the other trainer's website, I found out that she is not a master trainer at all. So I was taught by some dancer and model who had much less experience and knowledge than me. But of course she was from US of A and Reebok had imposed her on us and we had paid to be taught by her.

Now icing on the cake, there was an hour presentation by Gatorade and Bodyfuelz about their products. What the fuck? 60 plus trainers paid Rs. 4000/- each to hear about advertisements of two companies ? Where in the world does any such thing happen?

Did I learn anything new? NOOO. Don't you see I am so frustrated? I wasted my precious time and of course also the money and did not learn a single new thing. I would soon be putting up videos from the conference. See for yourself. They are the most basic stuff that even my clients can teach. Few dance moves, squats combined with lateral raise, bla bla bla.

Why the hell does Reebok have to do this year after year? There products were always bad. Why do they have to prove it every year that the quality of training is aghhh!!

Now read the email. Unchi dukan feeka pakwaan (hindi proverb...which kind of translates in- All that glitters is not gold.) This is what Reebok is all about.



REEBOK RESOLUTION 2008
DATE: 26 SEPT ,VENUE: JAYPEE VASANT CONTINENTAL, VASANT VIHAR,
FEE: RS 4000/=
TIME: REGISTRATIONS 7.30 (preferably register in advance at club Xcell on the 22 sept before 1 o clock)
RES: 8 AM TO 4 PM
PROGRAMS:By two trainers from the USA
SARAH:
1.) FUNCTIONAL FUSION Mixing popular trends! Functional training and fusion classes are the highest demanded classes in the US because they deliver a physical benefit and are always different and fun! This class blends Body Sculpting with free weights, Pilates exercises, Yoga flowandcontemporary dance. Instructors will learn to deliver unlimited class options and provide their members with physical results and an emotional charge.
2) SPORTS CONDITIONING An innovative, fun and athlete-inspired fitness class! Sports Conditioning is designed to challenge the entire body to develop strength, power, and endurance. Learn how to utilize various equipment, including free weights and Reebok Steps, as well as your body weight to become better prepared for daily life and sport. Instructors will learn the proper mechanics, flow, and progression to challenge a class with different ability levels and leave with a new toolbox of exercises to bring to their members.
3) GROOVIN' & MOVIN'
The best of all dances into one! Groovin' and Movin' is a high energy dance classes mixing hip-hop, jazz, funk, lyrical, and broadway for people of all dance ability levels to enjoy! Sara willprovide "up to date" choreography combinations. The change of rhythm, inspiring music, and new moves are a challenge for the mind, body and soul! Instructors will learn basic moves, new combinations, where to hunt for new idea and the hot new trends from the US.
Tamayah Ahmed:
4)Jump Explosive Cardio - A half hour high intensity, high energy cardio using no equipment ( except a marked line on the floor, eg a rope, resistance band, or masking tape to jump over) Starting with a full body warm up, then various plyometric jumps in time to the music. A test of coordination, propreoception, and 3D awareness as the jumps become gradually more complex. Lots of fun.. A real calorie burner.
5/6)PERSONAL TRAINING:
PROGRAM:
730 AM REGISTRATIONS
8-9AM CLASS 1 JUMP EXPLOSION
9-10 AM CLASS 2 FUNCTIONAL FUSION
10- 1030 TEA BREAK
1030-1130 CLASS 3 GROOVING AND MOVING
11-30 TO 1230-CLASS 4 SPORTS CONDITIONING
1230- 1-15 –LUNCH
115 TO 300 PT LECT –PERSONAL TRAINING
3-4 Q AND A AND CERTS