Welcome to “The Science Behind Effective Weight Loss” Mini Course

Obesity is an epidemic in America. You've just unlocked a key to helping end it. By understanding the process, both mentally and physically, it takes to effectively and efficiently lose weight and keep it off, you'll have the foundation to help yourself and others stop being a statistic and start feeling better. Enjoy this mini course? Check out our full Weight Loss Specialization.

This 5-part Mini Course Includes:

Part 1: Weight Loss Physiology and Metabolism 101

HORMONE BALANCE FOR WEIGHT LOSS: FACT OR FICTION?

Everywhere you look for weight loss information, the concept of "hormone-balancing" is addressed. You’ll find sites and companies pitching things from diet plans to supplements and everything in between; all meant to help you lose weight. But what's a scientific fact, and what's science fiction? Let us provide the answers on the correlations between body weight and hormone imbalance.

Downloadable PDF: "Hormone Balance for Weight Loss"

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT METABOLISM

In this one-hour webinar, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey and Fabio Comana, M.A., M.S., give an in-depth breakdown of metabolism covering everything from what it is, how it impacts weight loss, how to help control it, and much more.

 

 

Part 2: Nutrition for Weight Loss

PROTEIN FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Cut through the noise surrounding protein and get the facts on just how much protein you should be eating to lose weight and the things you should consider when planning your diet. Learn what protein is, how much you need to eat a day to lose weight, the benefits of protein in weight loss, and much more! Want to learn more about Nutrition? Check out our Nutrition Coach Certification.

Downloadable PDF: "How Much Protein Should You Eat Per Day for Weight Loss"

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HOW TO OPTIMIZE PROTEIN INTAKE FOR MUSCLE GAIN AND WEIGHT LOSS

This webinar covers protein metabolism and how to optimize protein intake for muscle gain and weight loss. We distill the scientific evidence and provides practical and applicable information for health and fitness enthusiasts.

Part 3: Exercise Impact on Weight Loss

SUPERSETS: LIFT WEIGHT TO LOSE WEIGHT

For the two-thirds of the U.S. population who want to lose weight, strength training is a critical component of long-term success. Learn how Phase 2 of the OPT™ model is used in the NASM Certified Personal Trainer program and how it contributes to a more lean look while improving strength, work capacity, and joint stabilization.

Downloadable PDF: "Supersets: Lift Weight to Lose Weight"

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USING THE NASM OPT™ MODEL FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Many weight loss clients (and the fitness professionals who train them) wonder why they should spend time on assessments, self-myofascial release, flexibility training, and corrective exercise. These activities do not burn tons of fat or energy, so their value is not apparent when weight loss is the goal. But they are all massively important. Find out why and how to implement them on a weight loss journey.

Downloadable PDF: "Using the OPT™ Model for Weight Loss"

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Part 4: Psychology of Weight Control and Weight Loss

USING BEHAVIOR CHANGE SCIENCE TO STICK TO WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS

Influencing individuals' health behaviors is much more critical than creating exercise routines, reviewing food choices, monitoring progress, and being supportive. To help yourself or a client adopt and maintain a healthier lifestyle, you need to understand the mechanisms—the how and why—and the theories behind behavior change science. Want to learn more about behavior change? Check out our Behavior Change Specialization.

Downloadable PDF: Behavior Change Science: Helping Clients Stick with Their Program

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THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN WEIGHT LOSS

An understanding of mindset and sensibility will help you form productive relationships with clients. Leading a healthy lifestyle is a behavioral choice. Every behavior happens for a reason. We all have our reasons for our healthy or unhealthy choices. It's all about what motivates us. Learn more about those reasons and how to overcome them.

Part 5: Putting It Together:
Coaching Considerations for Successful Weight Loss

AVOIDING AND BREAKING WEIGHT LOSS PLATEAUS

Hitting a plateau is a common occurrence as a person progresses through a weight loss program. Although some weight loss clients will report very low caloric intake and what appears to be adequate or high activity levels, some clients will stop progressing and may even regress. Individuals may want to blame this lack of progress on a genetic predisposition to remain overweight or to impaired hormone function. Still, the bottom line is that no human being is resistant to the first law of thermodynamics. Learn how you can break through those plateaus and continue on your weight loss journey.

Downloadable PDF: Avoiding and Breaking Weight Loss Plateaus

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THE ART OF DIET, WEIGHT LOSS, AND TRAINING

NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey discusses diet and weight loss with Avatar Nutrition Co-Founder Katie Coles MS RDN CPT. The two also breakdown popular diets, starvation mode, and much, much more!

Love podcasts? NASM has a whole podcast network! Check out our shows: The NASM-CPT Podcast with Rick Richey, NASM Master Instructor Roundtable, Random Fit, Strong Mind, Strong Body & NASM-CPT Chapter Review