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People want to know if exercising in the morning versus the evening is better for metabolic health and weight loss. It is important to recognize that the body’s response to exercise is different depending on the time of day. The purpose of this talk is to provide a brief scientific overview of…
The brain is broadly and unequivocally affected by physical activity. Despite existing gaps in the literature, we have the opportunity to improve brain health in older adults through evidence-based practice. This course will describe realistic and meaningful strategies for promoting the adoption…
This session will focus on the epidemic of weight stigma and the importance of using weight-inclusive practices to treat clients living with obesity. As obesity rates rise, it has become evident that traditional, weight-centric models are proving ineffective and that a shift to more…
How can we use heart rate variability (HRV) to monitor health, stress, body battery, sleep, training status and recuperation? This course will describe the science and practical applications of using HRV monitoring in our daily lives, as well as review the different wearable options we can use…
For years, body weight regulation has been framed in an oversimplified way: Needing to eat less (diet) and do more (physical activity) when the reality is more complex. Fortunately, the Roundtable for Obesity Solutions convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has…
Consumers and fitness professionals regularly use fitness-related health apps. While many of these apps provide important feedback to the client, coach and sometimes to health care professionals, users should be aware of the regulatory obligations related to data privacy and security.
The field of health promotion has evolved significantly over time, but never more so than in the last few decades as we’ve witnessed a movement from “fitness” to “wellness.” Now we are in the midst of another transition, this time from “wellness” to “well-being.”
Many new developments have been explored and discussed with respect to eccentric (ECC) training, including its application in body composition, its use in progressive overload and in more-specific training guidelines. ECC muscle exercise is useful not only for athletes and healthy individuals…
Fitness settings can be intimidating, unwelcoming and even scary for many new exercisers. When trainers deeply understand this crucial experience, they can use an intentional plan of action to greatly enhance the client experience.
Individuals facing chronic diseases or conditions need something different than the conventional exerciser when a fitness professional works with them on a regular basis in a real-world gym setting. Fitness pros should understand how to apply the initial interview, preparticipation health…
The key to keeping a client around long enough to change their life lies in how they are onboarded, nurtured and celebrated within a community. Gyms that have the lowest attrition rates and highest client values excel in all four phases of the “client journey.” In this course, you’ll be…
Personal training businesses, like any other business, are much more sustainable when they retain clients. In this session, explore top-level strategies to inspire, enlighten, encourage and retain your current community of clients.
This session will outline the differences between acute and chronic inflammation. All practitioners deal with inflammation and athletes, clients and patients need informed information to make the best lifestyle decisions The role of diet, timing and individual nutrients will be discussed.…
The Athlete Triad is a syndrome consisting three conditions; low energy availability, impaired hormonal balance, and poor bone health. Heidi Skolnik, who has been treating Triad athletes for 20 years, will share practical tips and take the audience through several interactive activities she has…
This session will provide a review of the physiological and musculoskeletal changes that occur in the perinatal period and the evidence to support specific exercise interventions in the postpartum period. Specific criteria-based progressions will be presented to address common issues facing…
This session focuses on a timely topic: leveraging the dog-owner bond to promote physical activity. With dogs residing in an estimated 46% of US households and the recent ‘pandemic puppy’ surge, it is likely you have a client (or many clients) who are dog owners. This presentation will offer the…
Creating new workouts and class plans is fun, but can also be super time-consuming. So why not create one workout plan that you can you over and over again with just small tweaks. Discover how to plan your class based on movement patterns and then make shifts and tweaks to your programming…
The presentation will:*Discuss tactics for identifying your key audience(s) and how to meet them where they already engage online, and conduct research on their digital engagement habits*Provide real-world examples of content formats and types that resonate with audiences*Discuss best practices…
Exercise is one of the most underutilized and cost-effective treatments for individuals with autism. In addition to the health-related benefits, research shows that exercise can increase attention span, reduce stress, enhance language development and reduce stereotypical behaviors for…
Is the fitness industry cultivating positive habits or promoting harmful obsessions with health? Joyful Movement (Intuitive Movement) are evidence-based frameworks that teach people to be active in ways that feel empowering and are from a place of self-care. It means teaching people to celebrate…
In today’s “new normal,” individuals’ resilience and positivity are tested daily. Be Well NOW! is a personal wellness program aimed to increase happiness, improve social and emotional wellbeing and enhance resilience. Be Well NOW! utilizes daily habit-tracking, weekly SMART goal setting,…
In 2017, in an effort to address fitness and readiness issues, the U.S. Army developed the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System. The System provides education, coaching, mentoring, and outreach to improve, restore, and maintain resilience and performance of the total Army. The H2F System…
Now is the time to upskill your current wellness offerings and add an additional income stream by going virtual! Virtual 1:1 personal training is relatively easy to start, and a convenient way for you to reach a largely untapped market - at-home exercisers. Meeting the evolving needs of today’s…
More than ever, our clients need trauma-informed care. Even if we don’t treat trauma, virtually all experienced health and fitness providers have encountered a client living with a history of trauma which can impact the way they think, move, heal, and progress in our care. Being trauma-informed…
