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The Physiology of Obesity--Online Course
Gain the most up-to-date research on obesity and weight-loss recommendations for your clients.
By Len Kravitz, PhD


In this cutting-edge online course you'll learn the latest research on regulating body fat, including the role of leptin, adiponetin and the "gut" hormones and the effects of cellular inflammation, insulin sensitity and the appetite suppression on body-fat distribution. Dr. Kravitz presents th most current information on metabolic syndrome, the lactate threshold exercise prescription for optimal weight loss, the 2006 ACSM guidelines for weight-management program using the most successful behavioral and cognitive strategies.












Course Objectives:
  • Define obesity using BMI.
  • Outline factors related to increased global obesity.
  • Discuss leptin, ghelin, adiponectin, and inflammatory proteins and their relationships to fat and energy balance.
  • Define metabolic syndrome.
  • Discuss behavioral and cognitive strategies for weight loss and management.
  • Outline the 2006 ACSM Guidelines for weight loss.
  • Explain lactate threshold training.
  • Outline the lactate threshold exercise prescription for optimal weight loss.
  • Identify the best method to monitor exercise intensity using lactate threshold training.
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    Course Includes: Recorded webinar. To earn CECs register for the exam. There are no printed materials with this course.
    Topic: Online Courses
    Level: Intermediate/Advanced
    Complete Printed Course  #4438     $39.00

    CECs
    ACE 0.20
    ACSM 2.00
    AEA 2.00
    AFPA 2.00
    BCRPA 2.00
    CDR 2.00
    CI 2.00
    ISSA 2.00
    NASN 0.20
    NCHEC 2.00
    NCSF 2.00
    NETA 2.00
    NFPT 0.50
    NSCA-CPT 0.20
    NSCA-CSCS 0.20
    NSPA 2.00
    W.I.T.S. 2.00