Category: Online on demand

4 CECs

Sponsored by: Technogym

Course description: 

This course is designed for health professionals seeking to understand the basic physiology behind resistance training. This basic knowledge is then applied to training methodology, including practical examples of both equipment-based and bodyweight tools and exercises. Additionally, this course covers the benefits of resistance training in subjects with chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension and cancer.

Learning objectives:

Design personalized resistance training programs tailored to individuals with chronic conditions, incorporating appropriate modifications and safety considerations, and demonstrate the ability to guide clients through a sample resistance training session while monitoring and adjusting exercises based on individual needs and health status.

Explain the physiological principles underlying muscle adaptation to resistance exercise.

Apply learning principles and instructional design techniques to develop training sessions.

Industry Presented Webinar: An Update on Caffeine and Exercise Performance 

1 CEC

Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute

Description

We’ve long known that caffeine has a positive effect on exercise, but it’s important to understand the details. For one, did you know that low doses (~200 mg) improve performance as much as higher ones? Learn about new areas of caffeine research, including mouth rinsing, alternative forms of delivery (e.g., gum, energy drinks, aerosols) and genetic diversity in caffeine response.

Learning Objectives 

After participation, the attendee should understand that:

Your genetics have some effect on your response to caffeine.

Caffeine improves exercise performance in a large number of exercise and sporting situations;

Caffeine’s ergogenic effect is mediated through interaction with the central and peripheral nervous systems;

Caffeine may be taken in many doses and in many forms (e.g., coffee, tablets, gum, mouth rinse) and works for men and women; and

A Strong Approach for Overcoming the FoRE: Fear of Resistance Exercise

1 CEC

By Avery D. Faigenbaum, Ed.D., FACSM; Danielle Kamis, M.D.; and Tamara Rial Rebullido, Ph.D. 

Fear of resistance exercise (FoRE) can cause those who would most benefit from it to abstain, get even weaker and suffer the inevitable consequences of muscle disuse and dysfunction.  To overcome FoRE, we need to make use of education, guidance, exposure and support. This multifaceted course will teach you how to encourage, promote and sustain participation in resistance exercise.  

1 CEC

By Renee J. Rogers, Ph.D., FACSM 

As the use of (and media attention on) anti-obesity medications (AOMs) increases, fitness professionals need to stay on top of current AOM research, learn about the effectiveness of approved AOMs, and keep an eye on those still in development.  This includes understanding indications for the use of AOMs and how they can contribute to holistic client care. These highly effective agents are considered “life-changers” for patients with chronic obesity, and exercise professionals have an opportunity to reframe programming with such medications in mind. 

1 CEC

Are You Ready to Recommend Physical Activity for Pregnant People?

By Margie H. Davenport, Ph.D., FACSM; Michelle F. Mottola, Ph.D., FACSM, FCSEP, FCAHS; Linda E. May, M.S., Ph.D., FACSM, FAHA; Rachel Tinius, Ph.D., FACSM; Samantha McDonald, Ph.D.; Taniya S. Nagpal, Ph.D.; and Janet M. Shaw, Ph.D., FACSM

Traditionally, pregnant individuals were required to obtain medical clearance before beginning or continuing physical activity during pregnancy.  However, with the establishment of the safety and benefits of prenatal exercise, the requirement that all individuals obtain medical clearance for prenatal physical activity is no longer needed.  Importantly, though, identifying the small group of individuals with contraindications remains necessary.  The Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (GAQ-P) was developed as a self-administered exercise pre-participation screening tool that identifies individuals who may have contraindications to prenatal exercise requiring additional consultation with a health care provider. The GAQ-P can be used with the Health Care Provider Consultation form for Prenatal Physical Activity as a supplemental document to increase the communication between the health care provider, pregnant individual, and fitness professional. 

1 CEC

Conducting Online Fitness Assessments in Exercise Oncology 

By Julia T. Daun, M.Sc., B.Kin., CSEP-CEP; Chad W. Wagoner, Ph.D., ACSM-CEP;  Julianna Dreger, M.Clin.Ex.Phys., CSEP-CEP; Tanya Williamson, B.Kin., CSEP-CEP;  Jessica Danyluk, M.Kin., CSEP-CEP; Lauren C. Capozzi, M.D., Ph.D., CSEP-CEP;  and S. Nicole Culos-Reed, Ph.D. 

This paper presents practical considerations for conducting online fitness assessments in exercise oncology research settings. Screening and assessing participants online are integral components of safe and effective exercise program delivery. Future research is needed to establish the validity and reliability of online assessments that have been adapted from the in-person setting. 

1 CEC

Defining an Optimal Range of Motion in Resistance Exercises for the Shoulder 

By Emilio Landolfi, PhD and Rogerio Bernardes, PhD 

There is a difference between a full range of motion and an optimal/safe range of motion during the execution of resistance exercises. Commonly practiced resistance exercises involving the shoulder joint can pose a significant risk of injury. A safe and effective range of motion for a variety of shoulder exercises involving pressing, pulling, and abduction movements is provided.