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What are some questions you should be asking your personal trainer?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File train_your_body/1546tb2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Grace Desimone & Neal Pire, Fitness Experts
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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Guest Bio
Neal Pire is a nationally noted expert on fitness and personal training. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and has served on the Executive Council of ACSM's credentialing arm, the Committee on Certification and Registry Boards.
Neal served as vice president of a leading national health management company and now serves as an Exercise Physiologist at HNH Fitness, a medical fitness center in Oradell, NJ. He is widely sought after as a consultant for athlete training programs, performance enhancement centers and fitness industry management. As a 35-year veteran with deep understanding of the subject matter, he is often asked for background, commentary or analysis by media covering wellness, fitness, and personal training.
Grace DeSimone has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and brings a variety of experiences in commercial, corporate and community settings. She is the editor of ACSMs Resources for Group Exercise Instructors (LWW, 2011) and is an ACSM certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Grace is the National Director of Group Fitness for Plus One Health Management, an Optum Company.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Recent reports suggest that sitting for long periods of time can be just as bad as smoking.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1545tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker John Higgins, MD
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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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 (6th graders), and steroid effects on the cardiovascular system.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Certain activities like strength training aren't accurately measured on your fitness tracker. Why is that?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File train_your_body/1545tb2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker John Higgins, MD
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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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 (6th graders), and steroid effects on the cardiovascular system.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently stated that processed meats like bacon and hot dogs are just as harmful as tobacco and asbestos.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1544tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Felicia Stoler, PhD
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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Guest Bio
Dr. Felicia Stoler is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in disease prevention, wellness and healthful living. She has a bachelors from Tulane University, a masters in applied physiology and nutrition from Columbia University and her doctorate in clinical nutrition from UMDNJ.
Felicia serves on many local, state and national committees related to health and wellness. She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the ACSM. Felicia is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is on the House of Delegates.
Dr. Stoler hosted the second season of TLC's groundbreaking series, Honey, We're Killing the Kids!, which took aim at the unhealthy lifestyles of families across the country, in an effort to motivate them to make positive changes.
She is the author Living Skinny in Fat Genes™: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great (Pegasus) which was featured in USA Weekend among the top must-have books in 2011. She has been a contributor for FoxNews.com and written several book chapters. Stoler authored the ACSM's Current Comment on Childhood Obesity. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
What are healthier options that you can substitute for candy?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File train_your_body/1544tb2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Felicia Stoler, PhD
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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Guest Bio
Dr. Felicia Stoler is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in disease prevention, wellness and healthful living. She has a bachelors from Tulane University, a masters in applied physiology and nutrition from Columbia University and her doctorate in clinical nutrition from UMDNJ.
Felicia serves on many local, state and national committees related to health and wellness. She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the ACSM. Felicia is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is on the House of Delegates.
Dr. Stoler hosted the second season of TLC's groundbreaking series, Honey, We're Killing the Kids!, which took aim at the unhealthy lifestyles of families across the country, in an effort to motivate them to make positive changes.
She is the author Living Skinny in Fat Genes™: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great (Pegasus) which was featured in USA Weekend among the top must-have books in 2011. She has been a contributor for FoxNews.com and written several book chapters. Stoler authored the ACSM's Current Comment on Childhood Obesity. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
How can you teach yourself to slow down while eating?
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1543tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Brian Parr, PhD
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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Guest Bio
Brian Parr, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of South Carolina Aiken where he teaches courses in exercise physiology, nutrition, and health behaviors. He also conducts research related to physical activity and weight loss.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Why is it important to prevent a lapse from happening?
Additional Info
- Segment Number 1
- Audio File train_your_body/1543tb2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Brian Parr, PhD
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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Guest Bio
Brian Parr, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of South Carolina Aiken where he teaches courses in exercise physiology, nutrition, and health behaviors. He also conducts research related to physical activity and weight loss.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Motivational messages can help you stay on track with your workouts.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1542tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Michele Stanton, Walking Coach
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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Guest Bio
Michele Stanton is a walking coach (mywalkingcoach.com) and ACE-certified fitness instructor, has been inspiring and motivating people to get active for more than 20 years.
Michele is the author of Firm Up in 3 Weeks and Walk Off Weight, and co-author of Walk Your Butt Off! As the former Fitness Director of Prevention magazine, she created a marathon walking program and coached thousands of readers to walk full and half marathons across the country. Michele has also produced and appeared in more than a dozen exercise DVDs and created numerous audio workouts.
Michele has been a presenter at the ACSM Health & Fitness Summit, serves on the Board of Directors for ACE, and is a member of the Every Body Walks Collaborative. She has written for a variety of publications, including Self, More, Weight Watchers, and Shape magazines. Her numerous media appearances include The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Biggest Loser, CNN, USA Today, and NPR. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
How can you keep your fitness goals on track during the winter months?
Additional Info
- Segment Number 1
- Audio File train_your_body/1542tb2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Michele Stanton, Walking Coach
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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Guest Bio
Michele Stanton is a walking coach (mywalkingcoach.com) and ACE-certified fitness instructor, has been inspiring and motivating people to get active for more than 20 years.
Michele is the author of Firm Up in 3 Weeks and Walk Off Weight, and co-author of Walk Your Butt Off! As the former Fitness Director of Prevention magazine, she created a marathon walking program and coached thousands of readers to walk full and half marathons across the country. Michele has also produced and appeared in more than a dozen exercise DVDs and created numerous audio workouts.
Michele has been a presenter at the ACSM Health & Fitness Summit, serves on the Board of Directors for ACE, and is a member of the Every Body Walks Collaborative. She has written for a variety of publications, including Self, More, Weight Watchers, and Shape magazines. Her numerous media appearances include The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Biggest Loser, CNN, USA Today, and NPR. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
What are some exercises women can do to achieve results?
Additional Info
- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1541tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker John Higgins, MD
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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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 (6th graders), and steroid effects on the cardiovascular system.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
