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Exercise and Weight Loss, as well as Yoga and Fitness Programs for Older Adults are on the new 2015 fitness trend forecast by the ACSM.
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File train_your_body/1444tb2d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Walter R. Thompson, PhD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Walter R. Thompson, Ph.D., FACSM, is a regents’ professor of exercise science in the Department of Kinesiology and Health (College of Education) at Georgia State University and in the Division of Nutrition (Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions), where he also serves as the executive director of the After-School All-Stars Atlanta. He has served on the ACSM Board of Trustees and was twice elected a member of its Administrative Council.
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- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Body weight training, High-Intensity Interval Training and Strength Training are a few fitness trends on the latest fitness trend forecast by the ACSM.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File train_your_body/1444tb2c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Walter R. Thompson, Ph.D.
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Walter R. Thompson, Ph.D., FACSM, is a regents’ professor of exercise science in the Department of Kinesiology and Health (College of Education) at Georgia State University and in the Division of Nutrition (Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions), where he also serves as the executive director of the After-School All-Stars Atlanta. He has served on the ACSM Board of Trustees and was twice elected a member of its Administrative Council.
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Transcription
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
When you sit all day at work, how can you keep yourself healthy... especially with sneezes and sniffles all around you?
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1444tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Jordan D. Metzl, MD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Jordan D Metzl, MD, (www.DrJordanMetzl.com) is a sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery, America’s premier orthopedic hospital located in New York City. Regularly voted among New York’s top sports medicine doctors by New York magazine, Dr Metzl takes care of athletic patients of all ages and lectures and teaches extensively both nationally and internationally.
With a practice of more than 20,000 patients, Dr. Metzl is widely known for his passion for sports medicine and fitness. His focus is to safely return athletes to the playing field of their choice and to keep them there. In addition to his busy medical practices in New York City and Old Greenwich, Connecticut, Dr. Metzl is the author of the bestselling titles, The Exercise Cure (Rodale 2014) and The Athlete's Book of Home Remedies (Rodale 2013) and has also authored three other books including The Young Athlete (Little Brown). Dr. Metzl is also the medical columnist for Triathlete Magazine. His upcoming book, entitled Run Your Best Life, is expected in 2015 (Rodale). His research interests include the treatment and prevention of running related injury, the effectiveness of preventive wellness programs, and the prevention of youth sport injury. Dr. Metzl appears regularly on media programs including the Today Show, on radio including National Public Radio (NPR) and in print media including the New York Times, discussing the issues of fitness and health. In addition to his busy medical practice and academic interests, he practices what he preaches. Dr. Metzl created the Ironstrength Workout, a functional fitness program for improved performance and injury prevention that he teaches in fitness venues throughout the country. The workout is featured on www.RunnersWorld.com where it has been performed by more than nine million athletes around the world. A former collegiate soccer player, 31-time marathon runner and 12 time Ironman finisher, he lives, works, and works out in New York City. -
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- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
The fall season is also marathon season. Are you prepared to stay healthy?
Additional Info
- Segment Number 1
- Audio File train_your_body/1444tb2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Jordan D. Metzl, MD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Jordan D Metzl, MD, (www.DrJordanMetzl.com) is a sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery, America’s premier orthopedic hospital located in New York City. Regularly voted among New York’s top sports medicine doctors by New York magazine, Dr Metzl takes care of athletic patients of all ages and lectures and teaches extensively both nationally and internationally.
With a practice of more than 20,000 patients, Dr. Metzl is widely known for his passion for sports medicine and fitness. His focus is to safely return athletes to the playing field of their choice and to keep them there. In addition to his busy medical practices in New York City and Old Greenwich, Connecticut, Dr. Metzl is the author of the bestselling titles, The Exercise Cure (Rodale 2014) and The Athlete's Book of Home Remedies (Rodale 2013) and has also authored three other books including The Young Athlete (Little Brown). Dr. Metzl is also the medical columnist for Triathlete Magazine. His upcoming book, entitled Run Your Best Life, is expected in 2015 (Rodale). His research interests include the treatment and prevention of running related injury, the effectiveness of preventive wellness programs, and the prevention of youth sport injury. Dr. Metzl appears regularly on media programs including the Today Show, on radio including National Public Radio (NPR) and in print media including the New York Times, discussing the issues of fitness and health. In addition to his busy medical practice and academic interests, he practices what he preaches. Dr. Metzl created the Ironstrength Workout, a functional fitness program for improved performance and injury prevention that he teaches in fitness venues throughout the country. The workout is featured on www.RunnersWorld.com where it has been performed by more than nine million athletes around the world. A former collegiate soccer player, 31-time marathon runner and 12 time Ironman finisher, he lives, works, and works out in New York City. -
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- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Mac 'n cheese, chips, and chocolate: all tasty comfort foods you eat to treat yourself. But are doing more harm than good?
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File train_your_body/1443tb2e.mp3
- Featured Speaker Jennifer Sacheck, PhD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Dr. Jennifer Sacheck is an Associate Professor of Nutrition at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She also holds a faculty appointment in the Tisch College of Citizenship at Tufts. Dr. Sacheck earned her Master's degree in Exercise Science, her Ph.D. in Nutrition Science from Tufts University, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School in muscle physiology. She is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and an active member of The Obesity Society.
Dr. Sacheck's research focuses on the impact of both diet and physical activity on health across the lifespan. Past research studies include examining the effects of nutrition and exercise on muscle inflammation and repair in young and older adults and on fitness and cardiovascular disease risk factors in children. With funding from the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Sacheck is currently conducting a large clinical trial on vitamin D deficiency and associated health risks in youth. Other current research includes examining the impact of physical activity and cognitive health. She has authored several pivotal reports on obesity and physical inactivity in New England and was an appointed member of the Institute of Medicine's committee on Fitness and Health Outcomes in Youth. She teaches courses on Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Biochemistry to graduate students at the Friedman School. Dr. Sacheck also recently co-authored her first book on nutrition, fitness and health, Thinner This Year. She is a competitive Masters level rower and avid runner and frequently speaks to athletes of all ages on optimizing nutrition for performance. -
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- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Have you failed at keeping an exercise routine? It's not to late to start again with a whole new mindset.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1443tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Kim DeLaFuente
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
In her current role, Kim DeLaFuente serves as the exercise content expert for the Healthier Communities Department at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has co-authored two childhood obesity prevention and intervention programs including nationally recognized Fit Kids 360. She serves on the ACSMs Consumer Information Committee and is a certified Clinical Program Director. Kim has worked in many roles during her career including cardiac rehabilitation, corporate wellness, teaching college level exercise science classes, and program development for community based programs. Kim’s professional interests include health coaching, exercise across the lifespan and disease prevention.
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Transcription
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Ge moving! Recent research suggests that sitting too much is detrimental to your overall health.
Additional Info
- Segment Number 1
- Audio File train_your_body/1443tb2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Kim DeLaFuente
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
In her current role, Kim DeLaFuente serves as the exercise content expert for the Healthier Communities Department at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has co-authored two childhood obesity prevention and intervention programs including nationally recognized Fit Kids 360. She serves on the ACSMs Consumer Information Committee and is a certified Clinical Program Director. Kim has worked in many roles during her career including cardiac rehabilitation, corporate wellness, teaching college level exercise science classes, and program development for community based programs. Kim’s professional interests include health coaching, exercise across the lifespan and disease prevention.
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Transcription
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
You're at the gym to get and stay healthy; but you could be making yourself susceptible to colds and flu.
Additional Info
- Segment Number 4
- Audio File train_your_body/1442tb2d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Grace DeSimone
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Grace DeSimone is the Editor for ACSMs Resource Manual for Group Exercise Instructors (LWW 2011). She has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and brings a variety of experiences in commercial, corporate and community settings. She serves as the National Director of Group Exercise for Plus One Health Management, and teaches group exercise classes and Anti-Aging workouts at Ethos Fitness Spa for Women in Midland Park, NJ.
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- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Body sweat, chafing, smelly feet, rashes... all the products of a good workout. Can these be avoided?
Additional Info
- Segment Number 3
- Audio File train_your_body/1442tb2c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Grace DeSimone
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Grace DeSimone is the Editor for ACSMs Resource Manual for Group Exercise Instructors (LWW 2011). She has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and brings a variety of experiences in commercial, corporate and community settings. She serves as the National Director of Group Exercise for Plus One Health Management, and teaches group exercise classes and Anti-Aging workouts at Ethos Fitness Spa for Women in Midland Park, NJ.
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Transcription
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Working out for as little as 20 minutes can enhance memory by about 10 percent in healthy young adults.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1442tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker John P. Higgins, MD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
John P. Higgins MD, MBA (Hons), MPHIL, FACC, FACP, FAHA, FACSM, FASNC, FSGC, is a sports cardiologist for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and the Harris Health System. His research interests include the effects of energy beverages on the body, and screening for underlying cardiovascular abnormalities in 12-year-olds (sixth graders), and steroid effects on the cardiovascular system.
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Transcription
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
