Nutrition & Behavior Change
When working with a client who hasn’t yet made any changes, do you ever question your abilities as a change catalyst? Facilitating change requires us to build upon a foundation of compassion, acceptance, partnership and respect defined in the spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI). In this session, you’ll learn the principles of MI and have…
Discover the evidence of the impact gut health has on overall health, fitness, and athletic performance. In this session, we will define gut health and its related components, and review the research on gut health as it relates to overall health and reduction of disease risk. We will delve into the current research on the…
This session will review the function, type, and source of proteins, and discuss research related to protein consumption and overall health within different populations. We will review the performance-relevant evidence, including muscle function and recovery, along with the implications for nutrient timing in healthy adults, focusing specifically on practical strategies for optimal protein-intake timing.
Everyone has goals they want to attain. Modern-day wisdom indicates that to reach their goals, especially for health and fitness, people need to simply double down on their motivation and willpower. Yet, observation and statistics on the health of our country clearly demonstrate that this approach is not working—not even a little bit! This session…
It can be scary to work with people “who can break” if you train them improperly. However, it’s likely that you will come across someone with osteoporosis and/or osteopenia so understanding physiology, client assessment, and programming and eating strategies is imperative to client success. In this session, Mark Kelly, PhD, will help you “bone up”…
How you fuel your body should be dictated by the types of activities you do. But many people use a one-size-fits-all approach, which limits their success potential. In this dual-impact session, you’ll first learn optimal nutrition strategies and how to modify them to best meet your clients’ needs. Then, you will discover creative programming strategies…
Fueling for performance is largely dependent on the activity being performed. Understanding which energy systems are dominant during that activity will largely inform client and athlete nutrition recommendations. This presentation will cover fueling basics for every sport type: Endurance, strength, mixed, and even weight-class sports. It will highlight key differences in nutrition recommendations for performance…
We’ve all heard that diets don’t work. In this session we will explore this topic in more depth and discuss a new paradigm for choosing food. We will also discuss practical ways for changing your relationship with food from restriction, deprivation and fear to ease, alignment and peace.
When it comes to health and fitness, clients and trainers alike can always use a little help making the right decisions. Featuring extensive references and reading lists, this session discusses popular insights in behavioral economics and actionable ways to nudge your clients, family and yourself toward better habits.
We’ve all been there: Your client kills it in the gym but makes less-than-optimal nutrition choices which slow their progress. By leveraging nutrition coaching skills, you can empower your clients to take the right steps needed to make genuine lifelong behavior change that supports their goals. In this session, you’ll learn the key strategies needed…
It may not be obvious to you, but many clients experience body image issues that can negatively impact their experiences in the gym and training session. While fitness professionals are not qualified to diagnose these issues, we can implement strategies to create an atmosphere that promotes positive self-worth. When clients feel better about themselves, they…
Which is better, eating five-plus meals per day, three meals or fasting until dinner time? Meal frequency manipulation from fasting to feasting comes with a lot of options. Depending on client conditions, goals and lifestyle needs, the evidence shows what’s best for optimal results in the long run. This session will uncover the scientific truth…
Clients are more tech savvy than ever. There are plenty of tech tools and additional virtual services out there that can really tip the weight loss and management scale, so now is the perfect time to take advantage of their savvy. Join your fellow tech-focused peers as we highlight innovative tech favorites—measuring everything from macros…
Get in tune with your students and clients to experience life through their lens and become a more effective trainer and coach! Have you taken the time to see if you are truly an emotionally intelligent leader in the fitness and wellness space? Join this session to review the stages of emotional intelligence and correlate…
As personal trainers, we love having clients for life. The reality is that many clients stop training due to lack of motivation. In this session we’ll go a step further than traditional cuing and coaching models and dive into the best practices that turn you into a guide. We’ll explore the science of motivation and…
Among the countless disruptions caused by the pandemic, client fitness levels and mindsets were negatively impacted as many were forced out of gyms and onto the couch. For some, the thought of getting back into a regular routine might feel like starting from scratch. In this session, we discuss how to address these issues and…
Diet culture is a belief system that focuses on and values weight, shape and size over well-being. It can cause damage on the individual and societal level and is interwoven throughout the fitness industry. As fitness professionals, we have the opportunity and responsibility to recognize diet culture, reject it and replace it with tools that…
When it comes to health and fitness services, it’s not only what you offer, it’s how you offer it. Discover the secret sauce to offering training programs that improve participation and results by leading with a positive and uplifting approach. Review the latest research findings in the science of happiness and learn practical tips on…
Fitness and movement should be for everyone who wants to participate. However, because of our personal body stories, we may approach our students with unconscious prejudices and create an experience that is not inclusive. Let’s uncover these biases head on and break down the seen and unseen barriers, so we can create a new, positive…
Dietary fat went from being demonized in the 1980s and 90s, to the new favorite macro of the 2000s due to the popularity of low-carb and keto diets. In this talk, Dr. Bubbs will review the fundamentals of dietary fats and what the body needs to support health. He’ll then review the evidence base for…
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