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Specialist Academy

Obesity & Metabolic Health

Exercise for metabolic disorders: mechanisms, evidence, optimal dose and safe prescription.

11 topics0 available ≈ 4 h 35 min study time BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

What you will understand

Explain the science of fat loss
Apply condition-specific exercise guidelines
Recognise when medical clearance is required

Related subjects

Lifestyle Nutrition Exercise Physiology Personal Training (ACE-aligned)Geriatric Fitness

Recommended order

Work through the modules top to bottom. Lessons marked “Linked lesson” are taught once in another subject and shared here.

Modules

1. Foundations 4 topics

Introduction to metabolic disorders Beginner Planned

Genetic and environmental factors Intermediate Planned

Evidence base for exercise in metabolic disease Advanced Planned

Optimum volume and intensity Advanced Planned

2. Condition-Specific Training Guidelines 7 topics

Science of weight and fat loss Intermediate Planned

Obesity training guidelines Intermediate Planned

Hypertension training guidelines Intermediate Planned

Diabetes training guidelines Intermediate Planned

Dyslipidaemia training guidelines Intermediate Planned

Metabolic syndrome training guidelines Intermediate Planned

Exercise recommendations summary Intermediate Planned