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As a result of rising health care costs, the quest for worker productivity, and stiff competition for employee talent, an increasing number of companies offer employee health promotion programs. Yet many organizations have struggled with engaging their workforce in programs designed to improve…
Recent graduates and young professionals entering the fitness industry are often equipped with a strong educational background, but tend to be weak in interview skills and practical knowledge. The goal of this presentation is to provide advice and information from seasoned professionals in the…
The purpose of the workshop is to document the problems and misconceptions from the static stretching research literature and illustrate why and how static stretching should still be incorporated into a proper warm-up procedure.
The nutritional needs of women are notably different from those of men. These differences become more profound at each of the critical decades: 20s/30s, 40s/50s and 60s/beyond. Each stage of the female lifespan provides unique challenges to optimal nutrition. This course will discuss how to…
According to the 2018 Annual Food and Health Survey conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, 80% of consumers say there is a lot of conflicting information about what foods to eat or avoid. Of those people, over half say that conflicting information makes them…
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are capable of living active, healthy and productive lives. However, disparities in inclusive fitness opportunities may hinder a person’s capacity to achieve their full potential. Fitness professionals possess the skills set to deliver fitness…
The purpose of the workshop is to stress the importance of precise coaching and exercise selection in order to deliver effective and safe workouts.
When we make food choices, we are eating for trillions….of bacteria, fungi archaea and yeast that live symbiotically within us. The macro and micronutrients in the foods we eat impact our microbiome in ways we are only just beginning to understand. And, it turns out that the microbiome can…
Participants will learn how to identify particular workstation design flaws which can contribute to poor mobility, muscle tension, fatigue and discomfort. Participants will learn how to apply basic workstation and work practice modifications in order to reduce muscle tension and discomfort and…
Athletes and recreationally active individuals often choose to follow diets such as Paleo, Gluten Free, or Vegan Diets for perceived health and athletic performance benefits. However, improper implementation of these diets can put an individual at risk for musculoskeletal injuries, hormonal…
The purpose of the workshop is to raise the bar as educated and certified professionals toward evidence-based digital fitness practices, and distinguish ourselves among the saturated presence of self-proclaimed experts on social media.
The purpose of the workshop is to demonstrate strategies for effective interpersonal communication and the clinical application of technology to promote EIM during in-person consultations and/or through a technology supported platform.
For 26 years After-School All-Stars Atlanta (ASAS) has used strategically designed, developed and tested models to engage middle-school-aged at-risk children. Students are overwhelmingly minority, 100% qualify under federal guidelines for “free or reduced price lunch,” and all live in high crime…
We all know that nutrition plays a huge role in health and fitness goals. As short form video content starts to become the more dominant medium to communicate with your audience, one of the best ways to educate our audience is through sharing recipe videos. In this session, I break down all of…
Fitness classes should be engaging and enjoyable! We recommend that fitness instructors are informed on the technique of mental imagery during exercise. The use of imagination may transform exercise sessions into a unique experiential activity that the exercisers will not want to lose! Learn…
Technological improvements in bicycling may allow for innovative ways to incorporate physical activity into normal daily tasks. One such innovation is the electric bike (E-bike). E-bikes present an innovative, fun approach to active transportation and leisure activity that has the additional…
Is distance running bad for bone health? Running mechanically loads the skeleton, and bones get stronger in response to mechanical loads. So, running must be good for bones, right? Then why do so many distance runners experience bone stress injuries?
This course focuses on the use of wearable sensors and big data to better understand sleep, health, and exercise performance. Topics include the epidemiology of sleep as suggested by big data from commercial sleep trackers, digital biomarkers related to physical activity and health in clinical…
Dr. Charles Tipton was a legend in exercise physiology and his legacy is seen in the publications of many outstanding students and in turn, their students. One of his areas of expertise was space physiology and his insights and enthusiasm for this field were transferred to me. My lecture covers…
This course will examine the role of play in the development of crucial physical, social, and cognitive skills over the course of childhood and adolescence, as well as the importance of adult relationships, quality nutrition, and a stimulating environment that supports brain development.
A discussion of the importance of the interplay between the many spokes on the Sports & Exercise Medicine wheel and how one physician's journey as a lifelong educator has brought her back to her basic and applied science roots. This will include a critical look at the 'science' of teaching and…
This course focuses on the latest research in the field of physical activity and aging, from the epidemiology of age-related cognitive decline to the biological mechanisms of action and emerging evidence on the impact of both aerobic and strength/high intensity interventions on cognitive decline.
Psychiatric illnesses are pervasive, recurrent, and debilitating and are a leading cause of global disease and disability burden. This course explores the physiological mechanisms by which mood and anxiety disorders increase chronic disease risk, with a major focus on the influence of exercise…
Blood lactate concentrations have traditionally been utilized as an index of exercise intensity. However, more recent data suggests that plasma lactate can also be indicative of the risk for subsequent metabolic disease. This symposium will showcase the clinical implications of plasma lactate…
