Holistic Weight Management

This course will provide foundational coaching knowledge and strategies for the fitness professional. The student will understand how to develop safe and effective programming and offer guidance as it relates to weight loss.

Exercise is most commonly thought of as one of the critical components to weight loss; however, exactly how it affects weight loss is often misunderstood. This course will provide an in-depth review of how exercise affects weight loss from a calorie expenditure perspective, a metabolic perspective, a health perspective, and the effects of exercise on mental health. This course will also review the effects of different forms of exercise on weight loss.

This course delves into the diverse landscape of medical weight loss, offering an exploration of various approaches and their nutritional implications. You'll gain insights into how different medical weight loss methods work, understand potential challenges, and learn how to adjust your nutrition to support optimal body function during and after these interventions. By the end of this course, you'll have a deeper understanding of how the body adapts to medical weight loss and be equipped with practical tips and strategies to tailor your nutrition based on the specific type of medical weight loss you choose. Join us to enhance your knowledge and empower yourself with the tools needed to thrive on your weight loss journey.

The psychological effects of weight loss are as important as the physiological ones. This course will review five key components of the psychology of weight loss: coping, dieting, will power, adherence, and ambivalence. This course is designed to provide an understanding of each of these components and help the fitness professional​​​​​​​ identify these psychological components in their client’s weight loss behaviors.