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Welcome to the XPRO Summit
The leading platform for fitness professionals striving for excellence to enhance skills, enrich business acumen, and achieve a balanced lifestyle.
Delivered by world-class trainers, attendees gain knowledge, tools, and strategies through workshops and networking to excel in their careers and make a meaningful impact.
Accredited by internationally recognised ActiveIQ, the XPRO Summit upholds the highest educational standards in the Middle East.
Agenda
11:00 - 12:00PM
A Detailed Glimpse of Exercise Professional Trends
11:00 - 12:00PM | A Detailed Glimpse of Exercise Professional Trends
This session explores the latest fitness industry trends—from groundbreaking research and AI’s growing role to the rise of modern sales strategies. Is tech a threat or a powerful tool? And how can trainers evolve to thrive in today’s market?
Learning Objectives
Identify key global, regional, and generational fitness trends shaping the industry in 2025.
Understand the latest research updates in hypertrophy, pregnancy, and nutrition.
Evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on the fitness profession.
Recognize modern sales approaches relevant to fitness and coaching services.
Reflect on practical strategies to adapt to changing industry dynamics.
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Patrick Bejjani
Executive Director, Inspire Fitness Academy
12:00 - 12:30PM
Navigating Trainer Accreditation in the UAE Fitness Industry
12:00 - 12:30PM | Navigating Trainer Accreditation in the UAE Fitness Industry
As the UAE’s fitness sector rapidly grows, accreditation has become essential for trainers aiming to stand out and build trust with clients, employers, and regulators. This session will provide a clear roadmap for fitness professionals on how to obtain recognized accreditation, meet industry standards, and unlock new career and business opportunities across the Emirates.
Learning Objectives
Understand the importance and benefits of professional accreditation for fitness trainers in the UAE market.
Learn about the key accreditation bodies, certification requirements, and compliance standards relevant to UAE fitness professionals.
Explore how accreditation enhances client trust, employer confidence, and career progression.
Discover practical steps and resources to successfully acquire and maintain your fitness trainer accreditation in the UAE.
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Jenny Patrickson
Managing Director, Active IQ
12:30 - 1:00PM
Beyond Limits: The Enesys System That Rewires Body and Mind
12:30 - 1:00PM | Beyond Limits: The Enesys System That Rewires Body and Mind
Enesys Performance is a fight-inspired fitness system founded by Marios Kokonas, blending strength, endurance, and mental resilience through “controlled chaos” training. Rooted in energy system science, functional movement, and mindset conditioning, it safely simulates combat intensity to accelerate physical and mental growth.
Key Takeaways:
Controlled chaos boosts stamina, strength, and resilience.
Methods mimic fight-level intensity without causing burnout or injury.
Practical tools help clients evolve physically and mentally.
Recommended for: Gym owners, studio operators, fitness entrepreneurs, and coaches designing elite conditioning programs for MMA athletes or fitness enthusiasts seeking transformation.
Speaker

Mario Kokonas
Founder, Enesys Performance
1:00 - 2:00PM
Breaking Barriers: Female-Specific Health Challenges & Fitness Solutions
1:00 - 2:00PM | Breaking Barriers: Female-Specific Health Challenges & Fitness Solutions
Breaking Barriers: Female-Specific Health Challenges & Fitness Solutions will explore how women’s unique health needs shape their fitness journey. From the menstrual cycle to menopause, we’ll highlight evidence-based exercise strategies, professional training opportunities, and industry perspectives. This session will be both presentation and an expert panel discussion.
Learning Objective
By the end of this session, participants will:
Understand why knowledge of women’s health is essential for fitness professionals.
Recognize how exercise impacts different stages of a woman’s life.
Gain awareness of specialized courses on menstrual health and menopause.
Learn from industry leaders about breaking barriers in women’s health and fitness.
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Steven Dick
Co-Founder, The Fitness Group Education
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Scott Agnew
Co-Founder, The Fitness Group Education

Daisy Pearce
Tutor & Assessor, The Fitness Group
2:00 - 3:30PM
Masterclass by YOUR Personal Training
2:00 - 3:30PM | Masterclass by YOUR Personal Training
Build a World-Class Personal Training Team + Become a World-Class PT
Curated by YOUR Personal Training, this high-impact Masterclasses are designed for both gym operators and Personal Trainers. Split into two focused sessions, one for operators on building and retaining elite PT teams, and one for trainers looking to elevate their career, it delivers practical insights, proven strategies, and real-world solutions.
Whether you're a fitness leader looking to improve recruitment and retention or a PT aiming for long-term success, these sessions offers value at every level.
YOUR Personal Training is the UK’s leading partner for fitness facilities seeking to build, develop, and retain high-performing Personal Trainers. We help gyms attract top talent, upskill teams, and drive long-term commercial success — all while enhancing the member experience.
Join us to future-proof your business and empower your team to thrive.
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Aaron McCulloch
Co-Owner & Director, Your Personal Training
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James Lorey
Co-Owner & Director, YOUR Personal Training
4:15 - 5:15PM
Stronger, Leaner, Smarter, Longer: The Hybrid Training Method for Longevity
4:15 - 5:15PM | Stronger, Leaner, Smarter, Longer: The Hybrid Training Method for Longevity
In today’s fitness market, clients aren’t just chasing quick results - they’re investing in longevity: sustainable strength, mobility, and vitality that last a lifetime. This session reveals how to design hybrid training methods that prioritize healthy aging and long-term resilience, while still delivering rapid results and a premium experience. Discover how to seamlessly integrate Lagree, Reformer Pilates, Somatic Programmes, Breathwork, Recovery, and Relaxation into a system that builds bodies to perform now and thrive decades from now.
Learning Outcomes:
Learn how to future-proof your clients’ health by programming for longevity, not just short-term transformation.
Master the art of balancing intensity with recovery to prevent burnout and promote sustainable fitness.
Discover how to adapt training for every life stage — from athletes and postnatal mothers to aging populations.
Walk away with ready-to-implement hybrid strategies that help clients look, feel, and move better for longer.
Recommended for: Pilates instructors, Lagree trainers, functional trainers, personal trainers, boutique studio owners, wellness coaches, and longevity specialists
Panelists

Natalie El Khouri
Founder, Soma Within

Sarah Sibai
Customer Experience and Business Development Director, Les Mills Middle East
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Yash Moradiya
Yogapreneur

Ana Margarida Cordeiro Ferrao
Pilates Master Teacher, Reformsa
Included in the complementary Trade Pass
B2B Matchmaking App
Exhibition - All 3 Days
VIP Buyers Lounge
Official Networking Party
MENA Roundtable
ICREPS Global Standards Summit
XPRO Summit
Future Wellness Summit
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