1. Nutrition Principles for Personal Trainers FON 105 JOANN PELL, M.S.,R.D.

2. Introduction to Wellness Definition A journey towards feeling better & achieving optimal health Includes 7 dimensions

3. 7 Dimensions of Wellness Physical Intellectual Emotional Social Spiritual Environmental Occupational

4. Functional operation of body Physical FitnessPhysical Fitness Nutritional HabitsNutritional Habits Medical self-careMedical self-care Drug/Tobacco HabitsDrug/Tobacco Habits Physical

5. 7 Dimensions of Wellness Involves the use of your mind Continual acquisition of knowledgeContinual acquisition of knowledge Applying knowledgeApplying knowledge Critical thinkingCritical thinking ExpressivenessExpressiveness Intellectual

6. 7 Dimensions of Wellness Emotional Having a positive mental state Maintain intimate relationshipsMaintain intimate relationships Recognize your own feelingsRecognize your own feelings Coping with stressCoping with stress

7. 7 Dimensions of Wellness Social Getting along with others Appreciation for differences in peopleAppreciation for differences in people Concern for humanity as a wholeConcern for humanity as a whole Pursuit of trusting relationships and close family tiesPursuit of trusting relationships and close family ties

8. 7 Dimensions of Wellness Spiritual Seeking meaning and purpose in human existence Development of the inner self and one’s soulDevelopment of the inner self and one’s soul Examination of values and beliefsExamination of values and beliefs Identifying the true sources of joy, pleasure, and fulfillmentIdentifying the true sources of joy, pleasure, and fulfillment

9. 7 Dimensions of Wellness Environmental Preservation of natural resources and the protection of plant and animal wildlife RecyclingRecycling Limiting use of pesticidesLimiting use of pesticides Car poolingCar pooling

10. 7 Dimensions of Wellness Occupational Deriving personal satisfaction from one’s vocation Satisfying work environmentSatisfying work environment Balancing work and leisureBalancing work and leisure Happy with your occupationHappy with your occupation

11. Things aren’t perfect… Health –Illness Continuum Normal to swing Know where your clients are Make goals from there

12. Fitness & Wellness What is the difference? Benefits of Fitness Clients of point of view?

13. Wellness & Trainer A. Health & Wellness Behaviors of your client: 1.Lifestyle is the most important factor affecting your clients personal well-being. 2. Most of your clients will die of cardiovascular diseases (figure 1.1 pg 4) which is classified as a hypokinetic disease- “a disease related to lack of physical activity”.

14. Your Charge… Exercise/physical fitness affects the quality of your client’s life in all aspects! Trainers need a foundation in all wellness dimensions to fully understand the impact of lifestyle habits and fitness in your client’s life.

15. Good News… In one study of 115 personal trainers with a B.S. and certification by either ACSM, NSCA or ACE were more knowledgeable than experienced trainers with no formal education in fitness!! Research @ the University of California in LA