DAY 1 :
SEMINAR
M HOTEL CITY CENTRE (ANSON ROAD)
8:30am
Registration
9:30am
Opening Address by Joan & Augustine Pro Academy
10:00am
Keynote Presentation – Farzad Jalilvand
Integrating Physical Preparation Into Rehabilitation: Bridging The Gap Between Injury And Performance |
The journey from injury to returning to training and involves incorporating a logical, structured, and systematic integration of a physical preparation program. This presentation explores how practitioners can apply strength training principles along with, movement, and conditioning within the rehabilitation process to help athletes and individuals regain function, enhance resilience, and reduce the risk of reinjury. |
11:00am
Break
11:15am
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Regenerative and Sports Medicine: Keeping Aging Athletes Strong and Pain-Free |
Dr. Lim Baoying will explore how these medical advancements are transforming the way we care for active individuals, ensuring they continue to move and perform at their best, no matter their age.
11:45am
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Presentation – Scott Forbes
Advances in Creatine Supplementation for Muscle, Bone and Brain
We often hear of athlete and body builders promoting creatine supplementation. The purpose of this presentation is to examine the scientific evidence pertaining to more clinical and therapeutic uses of creatine. This presentation will highlight advances in the area of creatine supplementation including timing and optimal dosing strategies combined with exercise on muscle mass and strength adaptations, as well as possible implications on bone and brain health.
12:45pm
Lunch
1:45pm
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Keynote Presentation – Fabio Comana
The Silver Tsunami |
Singaporeâs ageing population, where nearly one in five citizens are 65 years or older today, will grow to represent almost 33% of all Singaporeans by 2035. The combination of high life expectancy and low fertility rates is triggering a demographic shift of a shrinking workforce struggling to support an aging population. This will significantly increase healthcare, social services, and living costs for the elderly and every Singaporean citizen. Â Unfortunately, ageing reduces an individualâs capacity to continue contributing to the Singaporean society and economy, given how the passage of time is marked by key losses in biological status and functional capacity in four primary areas: musculoskeletal integrity, cardiovascular capacity, cognitive ability, and nutritional reserves. But here is where fitness and health practitioners hold immense value. Given our ability to improve quality of life within three of these four domains, trainers and coaches can align their skills and services to target this population to preserve functional capacities. Â Given how losses in musculoskeletal strength are perhaps the most immediate and impactful to quality of life, they represent a primary goal in training this population. Perhaps it is time to rethink the way you train and retrain the way you think to cater to the needs of Singaporeâs ageing population to preserve their quality of life. |
2:45pm
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Antioxidants and Health Promotion: Much More Than Vitamin C!
Oxidative stress is an inevitable part of lifeâand a powerful driver of aging, inflammation, and cellular damage. Oxidative stress is a normal physiologic response to various stressors. An imbalance in dietary intake of free radical scavenger molecules (âantioxidantsâ) as contrasted with oxidative stressors that may be encountered daily impacts overall health from a physical and cognitive standpoint, especially over a lifetime. Understanding oxidative stress and what free radical scavengers do is intrinsic to dietary programming for health, athletic recovery, longevity and more. One wonders, are all antioxidants are created equal? Have we discovered all of the dietary sources of antioxidants? This session challenges conventional thinking by moving beyond traditional antioxidants and exploring the cutting-edge science of reactive carbonyl species (RCS) and their role in oxidative damage. Additionally, the session will discuss how oxidative stress impacts immunity and whole-body inflammation, and why mitigating these factors are helpful for health and performance (physical and mental).’
Attendees will be introduced to 2-HOBA, a novel compound that doesnât just neutralize free radicals, but addresses the root cause of oxidative stress by scavenging damaging RCS and supporting cellular resilience. This is a new approach to antioxidant support that could reshape the future of healthy aging and longevity.’
Importantly for athletes and strength-focused individuals, weâll also explore how overtraining can contribute to elevated oxidative stressâand how targeted support like 2-HOBA may help reduce recovery time and improve long-term performance outcomes.
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3:45pm
Break
4:00pm
Trends and Innovations in Strength Training
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4.30pm
Unlocking High Performance: Mind Mastery for Every Arena
Join Dr. Jay-Lee, an expert sport psychologist, as she shares transformative techniques and strategies drawn from her extensive work with athletes. In this engaging session, you’ll discover how to optimize your mental presence and control to achieve peak performance across all areas of your lifeâwhether youâre an athlete, a corporate leader, or a health and fitness professional. Learn how to enhance your focus and experience a state of flow in your daily activities.Dr. Jay-Lee will guide you in reducing stress and anxiety by reshaping your relationship with outcomes, enabling you to find consistency in your work and mood. Uncover your high-performance habits and positive triggers that can propel you toward success. Donât miss this opportunity to elevate your mental game and unlock your true potential!
5:00pm
Presentation – Fabio Comana
The Role of Dietary Protein in Body Composition, Longevity, and Athletic Performance |
Over the past few years, we have witnessed a surge in the popularity of high-protein foods and diets, but for what reason? Recent and ongoing research on the benefits of increased dietary protein is no longer a staple of the athletic world. It demonstrates many benefits, including improved health, effective weight loss, and even preserving cognitive function. This session dives into emerging research on protein intake, addressing quantity, timing, and protein type for all â to optimize health, functionality, weight loss, and athletic performance. |
DAY 2 :
MASTERCLASS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
09:00am – 1:00pm
Location:
Fitness Factory
82 Boat Quay #02-01 Singapore 049870 Â Â
Coaching Strategies for Ageing Populations: Science-Driven Approaches for Strength, Mobility, and Longevity
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As Singaporeâs ageing population swells, coaches and trainers must shift their skill sets and services to tackle this booming cohort to help maintain their functional independence, autonomy, and overall quality of life. Ageing reduces an individualâs capacity to actively contribute to society and the economy, given losses in four primary areas: musculoskeletal integrity, cardiovascular capacity, cognitive ability, and nutritional reserves.
When working with older adults, we need greater awareness of the biological ageing process and its consequences. The workshop covers specific aspects of biological ageing, introduces key age-appropriate assessments, provides tools for effective communication with older adults, and introduces strategies to overcome any existing apprehensions, barriers, stereotypes, or negative perceptions towards an active lifestyle. Join this workshop to develop the knowledge and critical skills needed to coach older adults effectively.
09:00am – 1:00pm
Location:
National Youth Sport Institute
5D Stadium Ln, Singapore 397778
A Journey Through Youth Physical Development: Maximizing Potential
Join us for an in-depth, 4-hour practical masterclass designed to guide coaches, trainers, and physical educators through the journey of youth physical development. This comprehensive session will expose you to the latest tools and equip you with techniques to enhance the physical performance of adolescents. Thus, ensuring long-term growth, providing strategies to mitigate injury risk, and a positive training experience.
Throughout the masterclass, youâll participate in interactive discussions and leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to maximize the physical development of adolescents using the most up-to-date methods. Whether youâre a coach, trainer, physical educator, or parent this session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to support youth athletes in achieving their full potential.
Session 3
09:00am – 1:00pm
Location:
M Hotel City Centre
81 Anson Rd, Singapore 079908
Mastering Movement: Harnessing Unpredictable Resistance for Strength and Stability
In the evolving landscape of fitness training, unpredictable and dynamic resistance plays a crucial role in enhancing strength, stability, and movement efficiency. Mastering Movement: Harnessing Unpredictable Resistance for Strength and Stability explores the science behind training with live weights using aqua bags that challenge the bodyâs ability to react, adapt, and stabilize under constantly shifting loads.
Unlike traditional static weights, this form of resistance creates a continuously changing stimulus, activating deep stabilizing muscles, improving neuromuscular coordination, and enhancing proprioception. The need to control an unstable load refines reactive strength and movement mechanics, translating directly into improved athletic performance and functional strength for real-world activities.
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Session 4
09:00am – 1:00pm
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Location:
SportSG Function Room
3 Stadium Walk
Singapore 397630
Scott Forbes
Sports Nutrition Fundamentals and Evidence-Based Supplements
This talk will explore the relationship between metabolism, physiology, and exercise demands, highlighting how sport nutrition supports performance. It will cover key supplements known to enhance exercise performance, including creatine, caffeine, beta-alanine, sodium bicarbonate, and protein supplements. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of sports nutrition and practical supplement strategies to optimize performance.
09:00am – 1:00pm
Location:
M Hotel City Centre
81 Anson Rd, Singapore 079908
Douglas Kalman
The Art and Science of Muscle Preservation During Aging
Age-related muscle loss isnât just a concern for the elderlyâitâs a lifelong process that begins earlier than most realize and accelerates with time, especially under the strain of weight loss or inactivity. This masterclass explores the vital role of muscle health across the lifespan and dives deep into the science behind HMB (β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate) and vitamin D. Attendees will receive a comprehensive overview of the robust clinical research supporting HMBâs efficacy in preserving muscle mass, improving recovery, and maintaining physical function. In addition to HMB + D, this session will also highlight other synergistic combinationsâsuch as HMB + creatine and HMB + proteinâthat further amplify muscle health outcomes and performance across a wide range of populations. Whether you’re working with aging adults, athletes, or individuals navigating metabolic shifts like GLP-1 therapy, this session provides practical strategies and science-backed insights to harness the power of HMB combinations across the lifecycle.
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