Kitchen tools can assist you in leading a healthier lifestyle.
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File train_your_body/1445tb2d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Felicia Stoler, PhD
- Organization ACSM
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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. Felicia is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the ACSM. She 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 of 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.
Felicia has been on many national and local television and radio programs across the U.S. She is one of the most sought-after nutrition/fitness experts for TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. Felicia is passionate about helping people live healthier lives – and practices what she preaches. She maintains a private practice and provides consulting and public speaking. Felicia is the mother of two children and step mom of one – living in NJ. -
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- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Planning your meals ahead of time can make your shopping easier and healthier.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File train_your_body/1445tb2c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Felicia Stoler, PhD
- Organization ACSM
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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. Felicia is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the ACSM. She 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 of 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.
Felicia has been on many national and local television and radio programs across the U.S. She is one of the most sought-after nutrition/fitness experts for TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. Felicia is passionate about helping people live healthier lives – and practices what she preaches. She maintains a private practice and provides consulting and public speaking. Felicia is the mother of two children and step mom of one – living in NJ. -
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- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Staying in workout mode can be a challenge; but you just need the right motivation.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File train_your_body/1446tb2a.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
Freestyle or choreographed classes: which style is best for you?
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1446tb2b.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
The concept of time versus distance for the best workout has long been debated.
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File train_your_body/1446tb2d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Neal Pire
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Neal Pire is a nationally noted expert on fitness and personal training. Neal Pire is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and serves on the executive committee of ACSM's credentialing arm, the Committee on Certification and Registry Boards. He operates Inspire Training Systems, a business consulting and professional training business specializing in program development and staff education for the health club industry. Typical of Neal Pire's approach is INSPIRE BOOTCAMP, the most supportive fitness program in the New York Metro area.
Formerly, Neal served as vice president of a major fitness company. He is widely sought after as a consultant for athlete training programs, performance enhancement centers and fitness industry management. As a 30-year veteran with deep understanding of the subject matter, he is often asked for background, commentary or analysis by media covering fitness and personal training. -
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- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
The number one exercise for six-pack abs? Push away. As in, push away from the table.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File train_your_body/1446tb2c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Neal Pire
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Neal Pire is a nationally noted expert on fitness and personal training. Neal Pire is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and serves on the executive committee of ACSM's credentialing arm, the Committee on Certification and Registry Boards. He operates Inspire Training Systems, a business consulting and professional training business specializing in program development and staff education for the health club industry. Typical of Neal Pire's approach is INSPIRE BOOTCAMP, the most supportive fitness program in the New York Metro area.
Formerly, Neal served as vice president of a major fitness company. He is widely sought after as a consultant for athlete training programs, performance enhancement centers and fitness industry management. As a 30-year veteran with deep understanding of the subject matter, he is often asked for background, commentary or analysis by media covering fitness and personal training. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
The Female Athlete Triad is a health concern for active women and girls who are driven to excel in sports.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File train_your_body/1445tb2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Brenda C. Buffington, EdD, MS
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Having been a female athlete for forty-three years can teach you a thing or two. Brenda Buffington competed for the University of Pittsburgh in Cross Country and Track & Field for four years. After earning her Bachelor’s in Education at PITT, she moved on to a Master’s in Exercise Physiology at West Virginia University. Several years later, she earned a doctoral degree in Higher Education; Leadership and Instruction from Argosy University. Her 26-year coaching career was spent in Cross Country and Track & Field; from Middle School through College. In addition, she has been a certified Personal Trainer or a certified Health Fitness Specialist (ACSM) for the past twenty-five years. Currently, she is the Assistant Director of the United States Air Force Academy’s Human Performance Laboratory in Colorado Springs, CO, where she recently completed a ground breaking research study titled; “An Energy Balance and COPE Intervention with Division I Female Athletes.” I was honored to present this research at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting in May 2014. A research article is currently under review for publication. As a result of this research and all of her educational and work-related experience, she has created a seminar presentation for athletes; What Every Female Athlete Should Know. Finally, she will be presenting on this and other subjects at the National Conference of United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association in AZ in December, 2014.
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- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Positive thinking goes a long way towards a more effective exercise routine.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1445tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Brenda C. Buffington, EdD, MS
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Having been a female athlete for forty-three years can teach you a thing or two. Brenda Buffington competed for the University of Pittsburgh in Cross Country and Track & Field for four years. After earning her Bachelor’s in Education at PITT, she moved on to a Master’s in Exercise Physiology at West Virginia University. Several years later, she earned a doctoral degree in Higher Education; Leadership and Instruction from Argosy University. Her 26-year coaching career was spent in Cross Country and Track & Field; from Middle School through College. In addition, she has been a certified Personal Trainer or a certified Health Fitness Specialist (ACSM) for the past twenty-five years. Currently, she is the Assistant Director of the United States Air Force Academy’s Human Performance Laboratory in Colorado Springs, CO, where she recently completed a ground breaking research study titled; “An Energy Balance and COPE Intervention with Division I Female Athletes.” I was honored to present this research at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting in May 2014. A research article is currently under review for publication. As a result of this research and all of her educational and work-related experience, she has created a seminar presentation for athletes; What Every Female Athlete Should Know. Finally, she will be presenting on this and other subjects at the National Conference of United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association in AZ in December, 2014.
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- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Learn how your commute can actually get you healthy and help the environment as well.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File train_your_body/1441tb2c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Janet Walberg Rankin, MD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Dr. Janet Walberg Rankin joined the Graduate School in August 2009. On campus, Dr. Rankin served as Chair of the Food, Nutrition, and Health Initiative during 2001. She was Acting Department Head for the department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in Spring 2002. She was appointed as Associate Director in August 2003 and then Interim Director in October 2003-July 2006 of the new Institute for Biomedical and Public Health Sciences at Virginia Tech.
Dr. Rankin is a Professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. She received her academic training at Duke University (B.S. in Zoology 1977) and University of California at Davis (Ph.D. in Nutrition 1982). She has taught courses in Exercise Physiology, Preventive and Therapeutic Value of Exercise, Sports Nutrition, and Exercise Metabolism. She was awarded the Certificate of Teaching Excellence in 1993.
Research from her laboratory is related to sports nutrition or interventions for obesity. The overarching goal of current research in her laboratory is to clarify the optimal nutritional strategy to reduce inflammation and related health complications. Specific interventions evaluated include variations of dietary macronutrient mix, energy balance, specific foods, and dietary supplements.
Her involvement with professional organizations has included membership on the Executive Board and later as President of the Southeast Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). She is a Fellow of ACSM, served as Vice President for ACSM, is an Associate Editor for the official ACSM journal, and has been a member or chair on many national committees for this organization. Dr. Rankin has served as a panelist for NASA Peer Review Services and USDA Intramural grant review of Diet and Disease Prevention and Health Promotion proposals. She was on the writing team for the revision of the ACSM position stand on exercise and obesity and on the Institute of Medicine committee charged with making recommendations related to use of dietary supplements in military personnel. She was a member of the Science Advisory Board for the Gatorade Sports Science Institute from 1996-2008.
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- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
There are different kinds of proteins that can assist your body in muscle growth and repair, but which one is right for you?
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File train_your_body/1443tb2d.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
