Science of Diet and Exercise
Offered By: Coursera
Course Description
Overview
Changing your health and getting to where you want to be required not only an effective exercise program but a nutrition program that will complement your goals. It is through the combination of diet and exercise that you can maximize your efforts and become the best version of yourself. With the NASM Science of Diet and Exercise Specialization, you will learn how to lay the groundwork of an effective program that combines your nutrition and activity to achieve the results you want. By understanding the interrelationships of fat and metabolism or proper nutritional intake to fuel exercise, you can better adjust your lifestyle to meet the desired goals. Through the application of nutrition and exercise research, you will be armed with the knowledge to guide, not only yourself, but those around you to meet the goals they desire!
Syllabus
Course 1: Metabolic Makeover
- Offered by National Academy of Sports Medicine. With people around the world obsessing over metabolism and weight loss, there remains great ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Science of Fat Metabolism
- Offered by National Academy of Sports Medicine. The term “fat” can be applied to several aspects of health and fitness, from macronutrients ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Aligning Diet and Exercise
- Offered by National Academy of Sports Medicine. When considering body composition goals, modifications to both diet and exercise are ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by National Academy of Sports Medicine. With people around the world obsessing over metabolism and weight loss, there remains great ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Science of Fat Metabolism
- Offered by National Academy of Sports Medicine. The term “fat” can be applied to several aspects of health and fitness, from macronutrients ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Aligning Diet and Exercise
- Offered by National Academy of Sports Medicine. When considering body composition goals, modifications to both diet and exercise are ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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When considering body composition goals, modifications to both diet and exercise are inevitable. Most often, an individual’s dietary interventions do not align with their exercise regimen, which may diminish the potential for success. This course explores the energy pathways and how macronutrients fuel exercise across intensity and duration, in addition to popular dietary interventions and their alignment with exercise recommendations. After completing this course, students will have a clear understanding of the body’s energy pathways, the effects of various dietary interventions on these pathways, as well as aligned diet and exercise recommendations that will help maximize success. With over 30 years as a leader in fitness and wellness education, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has built its reputation on providing an evidence-based curriculum that is both relevant and applicable for those seeking the skills and knowledge required to promote optimal health.
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With people around the world obsessing over metabolism and weight loss, there remains great interest in discovering hacks and shortcuts that boost metabolism and accelerate weight loss. Apart from a basic understanding that metabolism translates to expended calories, how much is understood about the complexities of human metabolism? This course explores key concepts in metabolism and how they relate to weight management, discusses how to accurately measure metabolism, and introduces a variety of simple ideas and strategies employed to increase overall metabolism while promoting safe and effective weight loss. With over 30 years as a leader in fitness and wellness education, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has built its reputation on providing an evidence-based curriculum that is both relevant and applicable for those seeking the skills and knowledge required to promote optimal health.
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The term “fat” can be applied to several aspects of health and fitness, from macronutrients in food to tissues in the body, to molecules in the blood. The consumption of fat can be a complex topic due to many different things: fat types, their health effects, the ways fats are metabolized and stored, etc. This course provides a greater understanding of fat-related concepts including the fats consumed in various diets, the physiology of fats within the body, in addition to ways fats are absorbed, stored, and utilized as fuel. With over 30 years as a leader in fitness and wellness education, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has built its reputation on providing an evidence-based curriculum that is both relevant and applicable for those seeking the skills and knowledge required to promote optimal health.
Taught by
NASM Faculty
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