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ACSM Obesity Care Exercise Specialist
BRIDGING EXERCISE AND OBESITY CARE GUIDED BY SCIENCE, NOT BIAS
$540
Member $324
Journal CE · 1 CEC
Curb Your Appetite, Not Your Enthusiasm: Exercise and Appetite Regulation
With rising obesity rates and continued decreases in physical activity, our society is faced with increasing burdens on the healthcare system. The "eat less, move more" advice given by many practitioners over the years is not addressing this issue. With so many factors at play, a new strategy…
About this course
ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® May/June 2026
What you will learn
- Explain the physiological mechanisms of appetite regulation, including the roles of ghrelin, PYY, GLP-1, and the gut-brain axis in controlling hunger and satiety
- Analyze how different types, intensities, and timing of exercise influence appetite-related hormones, perceived hunger, and subsequent energy intake
- Design evidence-based exercise strategies that leverage the 30–90 minute postexercise window to support appetite control, dietary adherence, and weight management outcomes
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