Demo & Seminar Schedule

Winter Sports & Healthy Living Expo
Seminars & Clinics

12-12:45pm    To Be or Not To Be… Gluten Free! ▪ Seminar Room
Learn how to live gluten-free and do it well: what no one ever tells you about really being gluten-free! This presentation is for anyone who has gluten related challenges, knows someone or suspects they have issues themselves. A quick overview of how gluten affects an individual with Celiac Disease or gluten-sensitivities plus practical tips, planning tools, and other resources will be highlighted. Presented by The Celiac Disease Resource Network, Inc., Erin Buckenmeyer, MPH and Lacey Wilson, MPH, CPFT, MS/RD Nutrition Candidate, Russell Sage College.

12:30-1pm    Cross-Country Ski Waxing Demo with David Kvam ▪ NYSSRA Nordic booth
Learn how to wax on classic skis – both hardwax and klisters – for optimal performance.
David Kvam is an avid runner, cyclist and Nordic ski racer for over 15 years, a NENSA certified ski coach, VP of NYSSRA Nordic, and current coach for Shenendehowa Nordic. He is the co-founder of the Hudson United Racing Team and a two-time defending state points champion.

1-1:45pm    Backcountry Skiing 101 with Eric Schillinger ▪ Seminar Room
Get out of the lift line and into the deep powder! We’ll discuss the techniques, skills, and equipment you need to make your first self-powered ski trip a safe and successful one. Eric Schillinger has been skiing for over 20 years. He joins us from High Adventure Ski & Bike.

2-2:45pm    Naturopathic Medicine – From the Inside Out with Dr. Sarah LoBisco ▪ Seminar Room
Dr. LoBisco will review the various types of alternative, complementary, integrative, and conventional medical approaches. Plus, naturopathic, functional, and mind-body medicine, as well as covering nutritional healing and how conventional and alternative methods can come together to form an integrative approach for individualized medicine. Dr. Sarah LoBisco is a Naturopathic Doctor and Functional Medicine Practitioner in Ballston Spa.

2-3pm    Mega Spin Indoor Cycling Class with Kevin Crossman ▪ Main Show Hall
Coach Kevin will lead a fun, challenging workout for seasoned veterans to beginners. Learn effective ways to use your trainer and techniques to be a better cyclist/triathlete. Workout includes power sets, variable RPMs, accelerations and more so you’ll leave ready for winter training! Preregister at AREEP.com – class $10. Bring your bike and indoor trainer.
Kevin Crossman is a USAT Level 1 certified triathlon coach, who has proven results with athletes at all distances and ages. He has been very successful in his own career compiling over ten USAT sanctioned podiums and a two-time USAT All-American.

3-3:45pm    The Holistic Approach for an Energy Efficient, Healthy Home with Michael Wizner ▪ Seminar Room
With a 20-plus year background of home renovation and remodeling and certified by the Building Performance Institute, Mike Wizner’s focus is in helping people protect their homes, their health and their wallet. Today’s homes are becoming tighter than ever before. Certainly we all want to have comfortable homes with affordable energy costs, but there can be health and safety risks. This session will be an informal discussion about common issues with existing homes and how to avoid serious problems. Michael Wizner is a BPI Certified home analyst.

3:30-4pm    Cross-Country Ski Waxing Demo with David Kvam ▪ NYSSRA Nordic booth
Learn how to wax on skate skis – both hardwax and klisters – for optimal performance.
David Kvam is an avid runner, cyclist and Nordic ski racer for over 15 years, a NENSA certified ski coach, VP of NYSSRA Nordic, and current coach for Shenendehowa Nordic. He is the co-founder of the Hudson United Racing Team and a two-time defending state points champion.

4-4:45pm    Easy Family-Friendly Adirondack Adventures with Diane Chase ▪ Seminar Room
Join us as we present a slideshow of short snowshoe walks and cross-country ski trails throughout the High Peaks region. Learn how to venture off the groomed paths while being comfortable and safe. Learn some fun activities to keep your kids engaged on the trails.
Diane Chase is the author of the new Adirondack Family Tri-Lakes and High Peaks: Your Four-Season Guide to Over 300 Activities guidebook, and a writer and columnist. Her husband Tyler Chase is a licensed guide for wilderness adventure for youth and families through backcountry excursions.

12-12:45pm    Winter Cross-Training for Triathletes with Kevin Crossman ▪ Seminar Room
Come listen to Coach Kevin on the topic of cross-training for triathletes. Answers to what, when, and how much will be covered. Additionally, he will demonstrate some of his favorite core stability exercises. Kevin Crossman is a USAT Level 1 certified triathlon coach, with proven results with athletes at all distances and ages. He has been very successful in his own career compiling over ten USAT sanctioned podiums and a two-time USAT All-American.

1-1:45pm    Healthy Learning Starts in the Brain with Kathy Johnson ▪ Seminar Room
How do our brains develop, and what causes resulting problems like ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, reading struggles, and more? Kathy will present a basic model of brain development to begin a conversation with the audience about how learning issues are created and how to remediate and correct them. Learn how the brain makes new connections, what happens prenatally, the first year of life and how to create better memory, attention, and processing speed leading to success and independence. Kathy Johnson, MS Ed is with Pyramid of Potential and the Brain Development Clinic.

2-2:45pm    The Wholesome Diet – Eating Your Way to a Healthier You with LisaMarie Tersigni ▪ Seminar Room
Learn more about the toxicity of the average American diet, how these toxins are the root of many diseases, and how to remove toxins from your diet through healthy alternatives. LisaMarie will provide you with ideas for simple changes – perhaps life-saving changes. LisaMarie Tersigni is president of The Albany Vegetarian Network.

2-3pm    Mega Spin Indoor Cycling Class with Kevin Crossman ▪ Main Show Hall
Coach Kevin will lead a fun, challenging workout for seasoned veterans to beginners. Learn effective ways to use your trainer and techniques to be a better cyclist/triathlete. Workout includes power sets, variable RPMs, accelerations and more so you’ll leave ready for winter training! Preregister at AREEP.com – class $10. Bring your bike and indoor trainer. Kevin Crossman is a USAT Level 1 certified triathlon coach, who has proven results with athletes at all distances and ages. He has been very successful in his own career compiling over ten USAT sanctioned podiums and a two-time USAT All-American.