Menopause Wellness Online Certification

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FIVE FAT-BURNING HORMONES

Presented by Melissa Layne, MEd
Is a calorie truly a calorie? Not in the presence of hormones! What five hormones play a major role in the body’s metabolic pathways & how can we maximize (or minimize) these hormones? Get the low down on these lipolytic hormones to start dropping fat stores.

THE AGING BRAIN

Presented by Melissa Layne, MEd
Starting in our 40’s, the brain begins age-related changes. In this lecture and movement session, we will explore the latest research about why mental decline happens and what we can do, both in and out of the fitness arena, to slow this decline.

ACTIVE AGING NO FLOOR CORE

Presented by Melissa Layne, MEd
As we age, the core, proprioception, and balance become more important to prevent falls, maintain proper gait and keep us active. With core work, often comes floor work which can be uncomfortable for the aging population. This session is jam-packed with muscular core facts, activity ideas, and core exercises off the floor!

CEC Video Course: Overcoming Plateaus

Presented By Melissa Layne, MEd

There comes a time when the changes of exercise cease and desist. We know it as the dreaded plateau. It appears that no matter what we do to see gains, whether weight loss or muscle gain, the scale or body composition just won’t budge. We will address the science behind plateaus and discuss various ways to overcome stalling without overtraining.[gap size="20px"]

CEC Video Course Includes:

[x_icon type="check-circle"] CEC Video: Overcoming Plateaus
[x_icon type="check-circle"] Video Duration: 80 Minutes
[x_icon type="check-circle"] Powerpoint (PDF)
[x_icon type="check-circle"] CEC Exam
[x_icon type="check-circle"] CECs/CEUs: SCW (2.0)
[gap size="10px"]Melissa Layne, MEd
Melissa is a Kinesiology Department faculty member at the University of North Georgia. She has 30 years of experience and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. She taught elementary PE and coordinated fitness programs for Royal Caribbean, Home Depot and orthopedic surgeons. Melissa is the author of WATER EXERCISE (Human Kinetics 2015), a member of the educational faculty and a DVD presenter for SCW. She is well versed at taking complicated material and breaking it down into easily understood pieces.

Nutrition Panel

Presented by Melissa Layne, MEd, Sohailla Digsby, Bruce Mylrea, Tricia Silverman, RD, LDN, MBA & Keli Roberts Come together to explore controversial research, askquestions, and discover cutting edge options in food and nutrition. Hear from these nutrition experts on how and why they choose to eat the way they do. You will leave “feeling full” of …

Nutrition Panel

Presented by Melissa Layne, MEd, Sohailla Digsby, Bruce Mylrea, Tricia Silverman, RD, LDN, MBA & Keli Roberts
Come together to explore controversial research, askquestions, and discover cutting edge options in food and nutrition. Hear from these nutrition experts on how and why they choose to eat the way they do. You will leave “feeling full” of ways to make smarter choices when it comes to fueling your body.

Time: 67 minutes

Overcoming Plateaus

With Melissa Layne
There comes a time when the changes of exercise cease and desist. We know it as the dreaded plateau. It appears that no matter what we do to see gains, whether weight loss or muscle gain, the scale or body composition just won’t budge. We will address the science behind plateaus and discuss various ways to overcome stalling without overtraining.