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Science of Diet and Exercise

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!

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Three courses

Metabolic Makeover

(3 hours)

With people around the world obsessing over metabolism and weight loss, there is great interest in discovering hacks and shortcuts that boost metabolism and accelerate weight loss. 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.

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Science of Fat Metabolism

(3 hours)

The term “fat” encompasses various aspects of health and fitness, including macronutrients, body tissues, and blood molecules. Understanding fat-related concepts is crucial for optimizing health and fitness.

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Aligning Diet and Exercise

(3 hours)

When considering body composition goals, modifications to both diet and exercise are inevitable. 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.

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Learning objectives

Apply the science behind complementing dietary interventions with exercise strategies for optimal fitness programming.

Learn how our bodies use the foods we consume for different metabolic functions required for health.

Apply the science behind complementing dietary interventions with exercise strategies for optimal fitness programming.
Learn how our bodies use the foods we consume for different metabolic functions required for health.

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Time

9 hours

Level

Intermediate

Via

Coursera

Institution

National Academy of Sports Medicine

Instructor

NASM Faculty

Level

Intermediate

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