Nutrition & fat loss sessions

Sugar sabotage! A1L
Scott Josephson
Sugar or artificial sweeteners – which should you advise clients to use? Splenda, Equal, Sweet-n-Low, Sugar Alcohols, Stevia, Asulfame K, Lakanto, real sugars… the range of sweetening agents can be overwhelming. Learn the truth and understand the acceptable daily intake, the composition, metabolism and safety aspects including their effects on appetite, weight loss, fat storage and overall health. L

Neutraceuticals – helpful or just expensive? A2M
Dr. Joanna McMillan
Nutritional supplements are the basis of a multi-million dollar industry and dominate the health aisle of the supermarket. Joanna explores a range of popular supplements to discover whether any of them could be helpful or necessary, or whether they only serve to make our wallets lighter. From the queen of the ‘real food’ message this session is an honest and scientific appraisal of the world of neutraceuticals. L

Metabolic motivator A3L
Matt O’Neill
The speed of each individual’s metabolism dictates their calorie-burning potential. Join Matt to gain completely new ideas for selling your clients the concept of metabolic fitness. Hear the latest evidence linking inflammation to obesity, antioxidants to fat loss and protein to performance, and take home concepts that you can easily pass on to clients. L

Stop killing your kids and yourself – Food is your best medicine A3M
Lee Parore
The increase in obesity-related illnesses means that the current generation of kids could die before their parents. Failure to eat in synch with the body’s chemistry is at the heart of the problem. Lee shows you how to play your part as a warrior for health through food education and self-empowerment. Discover how the adage ‘you are what you eat’ holds true when it comes to lasting health. L

Sports supplements: promises, pitfalls and the good stuff A4F
Scott Josephson
Today’s multi-billion dollar supplement industry is full of pills, potions, powders and promises – but which ones are effective? Supplements can make a huge difference in performance, but it helps to understand their marketing and the science supporting their efficacy and safety. Join Scott to discover the pros, cons, risks, benefits and dosages of some popular supplements and ergogenic aids. L

The psychology of eating A4J
Amanda Jeffreys
Learn about the many behavioural components which drive us to food. Experience mindfulness training at its best and explore a journey which links the mind and body and connects you with the multiple drivers that influence why we eat. Hear what disordered eating research is saying and discover how these behaviours influence our clients’ problems with obesity, over training, coping or just modelling a healthy family life. L

Women, metabolism and the hormone highway! B1G
Scott Josephson
Join Scott to learn about the specific training, and life challenges faced by female clientele. Explore peri-menopausal challenges, gender differences, muscle strength, body composition, metabolism, the hormonal roller coaster and other physiological factors that play an enormous role in training. Take home practical information to guide your female clients in their dietary intake, energy expenditure and exercise. L

Remote control results B1M
Matt O’Neill
Personal trainers can stand over clients and make them do twenty push-ups, but how can you make clients eat what you want them to eat when you aren’t there? The answer is, by remote control. Join Matt for this session in which he shows you the key steps and strategies for helping clients automatically eat well every day. L

Fighting against fat loss – What trainers need to know about insulin resistance B2M
Gavin Aquilina
If you train clients for fat loss, this is a must-see presentation packed with essential knowledge. Help your clients achieve their fat loss goals, confident that you are not fighting their body. Join Gavin as he reviews the latest research and factors associated with insulin resistance, and take away practical nutrition tips and training tricks. L

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Eating for energy and performance B3F
Scott Josephson
Sports nutrition is the core component to any training program. Join Scott for this unique, information-packed session on nutrition and dietary practices, and learn the strategies and preparation needed to give your clients the advantage they seek. This is the champion eating plan – so dig in! Full of solid, useful and useable information, this is a must-attend session. L

Losing the last 5kg B3K
Susie Burrell
Losing body fat, particularly in the case of trained individuals, is an exact science requiring specific interventions targeting diet, activity and lifestyle variables. In this session Susie outlines the key metabolic, physiological and psychological variables that trainers need to target to help clients reach their weight loss goals, and places particular emphasis on helping clients lose that last 5kgs. L

The language of nutrition labels B4N
Tanya Lewis
Reading food labels can be like learning a new language. Improve your label literacy with some simple tips and tricks, including how to interpret recent advances in front of pack labelling. Discover surprising consumer perceptions of food labels as well as the commercial associations behind them. This session helps you add value to your clients and makes your own shopping trips faster, more informed and – most importantly – healthier. L

Eating for two: optimal nutrition for pregnancy and post natal C1L
Liz Dene
For the latest research on pre-conception care through to post natal nutrition, join Liz for this look at the dietary requirements for a healthy birth outcome. Review the guidelines and discover what your clients really need to be eating – and avoiding. Plus, walk away with an easy-to-follow plan of nutritional ideas for getting the body back in shape post pregnancy. L

Set-weight-point: overcoming blocks for permanent weight loss C1M
Tamika Hilder
Do you have clients who fail to maintain their ideal weight despite a good diet and exercise regime? Does their weight yo-yo? Discover the emotional and mental stresses that cause the body to hold onto fat as a form of protection and find out how a gentle approach will work faster. Plus, learn when to refer clients on for psychological help in removing their blocks to permanent weight loss. L

Eating disorders ‘R’ us C1N
Dr Rebecca Reynolds
Eating disorders were rare until the late 1900s. Today, we’re taught to loathe body fat. From the ‘classic’ disorders of bulimia and anorexia to obesity-related and ‘healthful’ eating obsessions, Rebecca discusses the reasons why people live to eat rather than eat to live, the warning signs to look out for in your clients and what to do about it. L

Sport supplement research round up C2M
David Driscoll
Join David for a summary of the scientific research of sports supplements from 2009-2010. Reviewing everything from the latest on creatine and beta-alanine to nitric oxide supplements, he also asks whether anti-oxidants do more harm than good. Get the lowdown on the most recent research into protein, amino acids and other nutrients claimed to enhance physical and mental performance. L