Weight Management/Weight Loss
7 Keys to Weight Loss Adherence
Use a three-pronged approach to help frail participants move better, get stronger and improve their balance.
Despite the vast amount of money Americans spend trying to lose weight each year,
permanent
Belly Fat Ups Risk for Early Death
Overweight and obesity are often cited as risks for premature death. A new study suggests that people of normal weight who have belly fat are not immune—and may face even greater risk than heavier people with BMI-defined obesity.
The study, which was part of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), aimed to determine the relationships among BMI, body fat distribution and mortality rates among 15,184 adults aged 18–90.
25 Healthy Food Hacks the Pros Use
Whether you have a closet full of appliances and cookbooks or multiple kitchen drawers stuffed with take-out menus, the verdict is clear: Love it or hate it, cooking food at home is one of the best ways to improve your diet, lose weight and transform your health.
Great Exercises for Older Caregivers
Adults over 50 who are caring for aging parents are not like other fitness clients of similar age.
For starters, caregivers tend to be less healthy. A study by the insurance company MetLife noted that “adult children 50+ who work and provide care to a parent are more likely to have fair or poor health than those who do not provide care to their parents” (MetLife 2011). Another study showed that 17% of caregivers felt their health had gotten worse as a result of their caregiving responsibilities (Feinberg et al. 2011).
What Should I Eat?
Health- and fitness-minded people face many challenges in determining their best choices in the key lifestyle area of diet. None is more important than that most basic question, “What should I eat?” Find out the two biggest changes you can make in your diet for the most impact!
Sample Class: Circuit Progressions
To achieve results, your participants need to be challenged in new ways. If your strength training classes are circuit-style and you want to up the ante, try adding strategic progressions. This workout, a traditional circuit format, cycles through several exercises with minimal rest. The key is to challenge participants by adjusting a variable during each cycle. With this approach, they enjoy the familiarity of the sequences, as well as fun surprises.
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Creating Better Breakfast Habits
Each morning is a clean slate and an opportunity to start fresh. As fitness professionals, we know that making healthy breakfast choices can set the tone for the rest of the day. Because it can be difficult to make drastic changes all at once, consider asking your clients to concentrate on fine tuning their breakfast habits just one or two days a week. In honor of National Breakfast month, IDEA has compiled a list of our favorite articles on breakfast nutrition, the benefits of eating breakfast and some delicious recipes to inspire your morning meal.
Weight Perceptions Among U.K. Teenagers
Experts often say that the first step in overcoming a problem is to recognize that you have one. Researchers from the Health Behaviour Research Centre at University College London raise concerns that some teenagers may not realize they are overweight. The report, published in the International Journal of Obesity (2015; doi: 10.1038/ijo.2015.126), focuses on the self-re- ported weight perceptions of 4,979 boys and girls aged 13–15.
What Are the Odds of an Obese Person Losing Weight?
Fitness professionals who specialize in weight loss have their work cut out for them. According to new research published in the American Journal of Public Health (2015; doi:10.2105/ AJPH.2015.302773), the odds of an obese person achieving a “normal” weight are extremely low.
New Dads Put on Pounds
Many women gain more weight during pregnancy than is recommended. And female-oriented postnatal fitness programs are big business, partly
NDS for that reason. But perhaps there’s a different postnatal market that could use help: first-time dads. A new report published in the American
Journal of Men’s Health (2015; doi: 10.1177/1557988315596224) has found that new dads also put on some “baby weight.”
Training the 5 Types of Fitness Clients
approved quiz 2: Page 92 Most fitness professionals tailor their programming
to five kinds of clients, who have five distinct training goals.Reviewing
the client types and their specific workout needs is helpful because it
illustrates a divergence between what most trainers like to do and what
most clients actually want. If we’re honest with ourselves as an industry,
it’s probably true that we most readily identify with athletes,
bodybuilders and people trying to lose weight, while our clients are most
Alcohol and the Snack Attack
Ladies, ever had a case of
the munchies after drinking a cocktail or a glass of wine? This “ape?ritif effect” is well known, but now science can explain it.
Ask the RD
Question: I recently saw a carton of milk labeled “Grass-Fed Milk.” Is that simply organic milk from cows that are pasture raised? Is there anything I should know about it?
U.S. Breaks Obesity Record
Obesity continues to plague modern society. According to a new report, the problem is getting worse.
The Science of Weight Gain
Fitness professionals expend considerable energy helping people to lose weight, but there’s another way to view this challenge: What are the main factors that cause people to gain weight??
Fitness Prescription Works!
Praise for IDEA Personal Trainer Institute™ East
I am the health and wellness coordinator for the City of Bloomington
Parks and Recreation Department in Bloomington, Indiana. I’m writing to
tell you about the Bloomington Walking Club. This informal group meets
for a guided group walk on the paved trails surrounding Olcott Park
every Thursday evening, weather permitting, April–October. Walkers of
all ability levels are welcome, and participants choose their own pace.
Health Disparities Influenced by ZIP Code
Did you know that where you live may be more important than your family tree in predicting health disparities and health longevity?
Yes, You Can Develop Better Eating Habits
Analogous to laying out your exercise gear so it’s the first visual reminder you have of your commitment to exercise each day, imagine what creating strong visual cues for food might do for your eating habits. Placing a simple, attractive bowl of fruit on the counter instead of stowing the fruit out of sight in a refrigerator drawer could make the difference in your quest to eat “5 a day.”
Obesity and Cancer Risk Among Women
The link between obesity and a higher risk of developing various forms of cancer has been well drawn. When it comes to women, you may be shocked at how significant that increased risk is.
6 Key Factors That Predict Weight Gain
Fitness professionals expend considerable energy helping people to lose weight, but there’s another way to view this challenge: What are the main factors that cause people to gain weight??
Research shows that two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese (Ogden et al. 2014), a health condition associated with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and various cancers (breast, endometrial, colon and prostate) (Malik, Schultz
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