Nutrition Principles for Personal Trainers FON 105 JOANN PELL, M.S.,R.D. Introduction to Wellness Definition A journey towards feeling better & achieving optimal health Includes 7 dimensions 7 Dimensions of Wellness Environmental Spiritual Occupational Physical Intellectual Social Emotional 7 Dimensions of Wellness Physical Functional operation of body •Physical Fitness •Nutritional Habits •Medical self-care •Drug/Tobacco Habits 7 Dimensions of Wellness Intellectual Involves the use of your mind •Continual acquisition of knowledge •Applying knowledge •Critical thinking •Expressiveness 7 Dimensions of Wellness Emotional Having a positive mental state •Maintain intimate relationships •Recognize your own feelings •Coping with stress 7 Dimensions of Wellness Social Getting along with others •Appreciation for differences in people •Concern for humanity as a whole •Pursuit of trusting relationships and close family ties 7 Dimensions of Wellness Spiritual Seeking meaning and purpose in human existence •Development of the inner self and one’s soul •Examination of values and beliefs •Identifying the true sources of joy, pleasure, and fulfillment 7 Dimensions of Wellness Environmental Preservation of natural resources and the protection of plant and animal wildlife •Recycling •Limiting use of pesticides •Car pooling 7 Dimensions of Wellness Occupational Deriving personal satisfaction from one’s vocation •Satisfying work environment •Balancing work and leisure •Happy with your occupation Things aren’t perfect… Health –Illness Continuum Normal to swing Know where your clients are Make goals from there Fitness & Wellness What is the difference? Benefits of Fitness Clients of point of view? 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”. 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. 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