Len Kravitz, PhD, is the program coordinator of exercise science and a researcher at the University of New Mexico, where he won the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. Len was honored as the 2009 Canadian Fitness Professional Specialty Presenter of the Year Award and chosen as the American Council on Exercise 2006 Fitness Educator of the Year. He has received the prestigious Canadian Fitness Professional Lifetime Achievement Award and the Aquatic Exercise Association 2010 Global Award.
Perhaps one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics in weight management is metabolism—specifically resting metabolic rate (RMR). This engaging presentation explains the components of metabolism, factors that affect RMR, the latest biomedical research on RMR regulation, metabolic profiling, and how exercise affects metabolism. In addition, controversial topics such as proposed ways to rev up your metabolism are discussed. Participants will gain practical knowledge of this complex subject.
There are no continuing education credits attached to this webinar. For questions, visit www.HumanKinetics.com/WebinarFAQs.
"Dr. Kravitz is very knowledgeable and explains things simply and thoroughly. I would like to see more courses that he conducts. Most of the information covered in this webinar addresses the most frequently asked questions that I receive from my clients. Now I’ll have good, up to date answers for them that they can verify with research if they’d like to. Well done! Thank you."
S. Garrett—White Rock, Canada
"I will now be able to better describe and explain how metabolism works, and how to increase ones metabolic rate with exercise and diet to my personal training clients, friends and family members who are trying to lose weight and live a healthier life style."
A. Koutney—Eau Claire, WI
"I have gained a greater understanding of metabolism and how to apply that knowledge to my clients."
R. Dopico—Hialeah, FL
"Len Kravitz is the best teacher and presenter I have ever heard. He is affirmative as well as informational. Thank you for this opportunity to learn from him."
F. Bigney—Colebrook, NH
"I teach a college fitness/nutrition course and will incorporate these findings to help counteract the misinformation that many of my students have encountered. I feel more up-to-date and feel that I have gained a more research-based level of knowledge than previously."
K. Bear—Crestview, FL
"I work with individuals who have weight issues and think they need only aerobic exercise. I will explain to them the importance of strength training as well as keeping their energy by eating to sustain the level of their workout. This webinar offers a better way of explaining metabolism to clients."
P. Cox—Sheridan, WY
"My clients are constantly asking for information on weight control and weight loss. The webinar provided great information offer metabolic profiling to my clients."
S. Kawashima—Santa Monica, CA
"I facilitate weight management for employee worksite wellness programs and I liked the visual slide of how Dr. Kravitz presented looking at metabolism over the course of one’s day."
D. Obermiller—Omaha, NE
"I gained more details to incorporate tangible activities for weight loss and to dispel incorrect information that has been circulated by others."
S. Byrd—Shelbyville, TN