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New NATA Guidelines Address Safe Weight Loss Practices for Student-Athletes
By
Michael Popke ,
August 2011
Ashleigh Clare-Kearney was not a typical high school gymnast. At 5 feet, 4 inches, and 155 pounds, her physique stood out in a sport often unkind to girls taller than 5-foot-2 and heavier than 115 pounds — a fact not lost on her coaches.
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Fitness Q &A
By
Matt Brzycki,
June 2008
What type of weight-loss program is most successful? Will magnetic insoles help to ease heel pain? Does pangamic acid increase endurance?
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What Is Metabolism, and Can You Really "Rev" It?
By
Barbara A. Brehm,
December 2007
Metabolism is affected by many variables, some of which can be modified to help clients lose or maintain weight.
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How Can I Help Clients Lose Weight?
By
Barbara A. Brehm,
November 2007
Go beyond motivation and learn what's really holding clients back.
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Dealing with Weight-Loss Relapse
By
Barbara A. Brehm,
July 2007
Give clients the psychological tools they need to avoid weight-loss relapses.
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The Basics of a Youth Weight-Loss Program
By
Ryan Vogt,
February 2007
With childhood obesity increasing, fitness centers need to be part of the solution. Offering a successful youth weight-loss program requires planning, commitment, a great staff and motivating ideas.
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The Resting Metabolic Rate Debate
By
Jason R. Karp and Wayne L. Westcott,
January 2007
Does strength training increase resting metabolic rate (RMR), therefore enhancing members' weight-loss efforts? As research shows support for both sides, the debate continues. Here are arguments, pro and con, presented by two strength-training professionals.
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Help Clients Establish Successful Weight-Loss Goals
By
Barbara A. Brehm,
January 2005
When clients ask, "What is my ideal weight?" it's important to understand the meaning of the question.
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