McDowell Wellness Center and NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association) are co-sponsoring two nationally-recognized workshops.

The first workshop, Group Exercise Certification, will be offered on Saturday, August 7 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Potential and current fitness instructors will learn basic academic and practical application of teaching group exercise. The registration includes a full day review, written exam, two-year certification and NETA membership.

The second workshop, Revolutionary Rides, will be offered on Sunday, August 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will help instructors take their indoor cycling classes to the next level as they explore mechanics of designing effective, goal-oriented rides, theme rides, special event rides, perfecting pedal stroke and how to perform heart rate assessments.

Both workshops will be at McDowell Wellness Center.

To register, please visit www.netafit.org or for more information, please call (859)936-WELL (9355).