Nutrition Science for Fitness and Coaching Professionals

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Conditionally Essential Nutrients Research done on animals and premature infants has shown that it is possible to synthesize some essential nutrients from precursors.  This then led to a new understanding of the interactions between nutrients representing changes in what is required for humans.  It also revealed that some disease states or genetic defects altered essential […]

Dietary Recommendations and Guidelines Overview

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In the United States, Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide the source for nutrition advice. Published every five years for public health professionals, each edition of the Dietary Guidelines reflects the current body of nutrition science. These recommendations help the general population make healthy food and beverage choices and serve as the foundation for vital nutrition […]

Nutrition Coaching Overview

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The primary goal for this course is to promote optimal health through applied nutrition science.  For fitness professionals, it’s virtually impossible to work toward this goal without considering information about nutrition and exercise together. For the typical client that we work with or train, this could include determining the appropriate food, fluids, and supplements required […]

Values of the NESTA Sport Yoga Teacher Training Course

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Yoga Principles. Practice. Postures. Profession. The top values of this Sport Yoga program are movement leadership, somatic longevity, and mental flexibility. Every pose and movement is an opportunity to create a greater relationship with yourself, and to guide your students towards doing the same. It is important to note that the postures will be different […]

Working From Home and Outdoors as a Yoga Instructor

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Aubrie Pohl Tells Her story of Pivoting from the Gym to Online Instruction, Working from Home and Training Clients Outdoors In the blink of an eye and the burst of a pandemic, an entire industry based on community and connection has shifted. Millions of driven and motivated individuals in the Yoga industry have been re-grounding […]

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