Len’s 2009 Workshop Presentations
Stardate 2009: The Next Generation Research “To Practice” Presentation
Join Len for an eclectic presentation covering several 'red alert' topics such as resistance training and age reversal, VO2max and age independence, updated guidelines for exercise, imagery and client goal success, abdominal obesity and health risk, ways to combat childhood obesity, getting optimal sleep, preventative steps to prevent cancer risk, and more. Be a part of this 'away team' of fitness professionals learning from the past and present to prepare for the future.

NEW! Nutrient Timing: The Future of Peak Performance (Lecture)
Join Len for this groundbreaking lecture that explains the revolutionary approach to enhance performance, promote recovery and improve muscle integrity through Nutrient Timing. This technologically advanced presentation will explain what nutrient timing is, the energy phase, the anabolic phase, the growth phase, the metabolic physiology, and how to apply this totally new concept in training for endurance exercise and resistance training. For personal trainers and fitness professionals seeking to add a new dimension to their training, this lecture is a must attend.

NEW: Maximize the Caloric Burn and Strategies to Enhance Fat Metabolism (Lecture)
Finally, one of the most comprehensive lecture's ever explaining the detailed physiological and metabolic aspects of fat metabolism and caloric expenditure. Participants will learn, from a cellular perspective, the major terms of fat metabolism, the hormonal regulation of lipolysis during exercise, the effect of exercise on lipolysis, the effect of exercise on fat oxidation, the effect of glycemic index on fat metabolism, effective exercises intensities for fat loss, and strategies to enhance caloric expenditure with exercise. Seven excellent programs that maximize caloric expenditure will be presented. A must attend lecture for the fitness professional and personal trainer who truly wishes to UNDERSTAND fat metabolism and caloric expenditure but did not have courses in biochemistry in college.

NEW: Fat Frenzy, MORE About Fat! (Lecture)
This profoundly researched presentation will cover numerous recent topics including the purposes of fat in the human body, the role of fat for energy production, the role of fat in athletic performance, fat metabolism, unique gender differences in fat metabolism, current health issues with fat and countless myths and misconceptions about fat. Each participant will leave with countless practical and meaningful applications about fat from this well-balanced, informative and comprehensive presentation.

Updated! The Female Training Advantages 2008 (Lecture)
This original lecture reviews recently published research documenting some unique female training advantages. Gender differences in fat metabolism, muscle fiber changes, muscle strength, muscular endurance, body composition, hormones and other physiological factors are discussed. Resistance and aerobic training program designs, specifically for women, are presented. This lecture is a 'must attend' for any fitness professional who trains female clients and for those female fitness enthusiasts who strive to attain the most optimal physiological benefits from their training.

NEW! Lactate Threshold Training: Assessing and Designing the Ultimate Cardio Program. (Lecture)
Scientifically developed and tested, this ultramodern form of exercise prescription is a 'knockout' win for cardio prescription. Learn the NEWEST way to test, administer and monitored this outstanding training technique. After reviewing the scientific aspects of cardiorespiratory training, including anaerobic threshold, heart rate threshold and ventilatory threshold, this presentation will introduce the newest type of assessment and cardio prescription for lactate threshold training. Discover a radical departure from conventional cardio prescription and the training program used by the “Tour de France” competitors.

Updated! Winning at Losing: The TRUTH about Successful Weight Loss (Lecture)
This lecture is THE all-inclusive review on understanding weight management for women and men. Topics include genetics, hormonal concerns, behavioral approaches, dieting, lifestyle management, exercise, maintenance, the most successful strategies, and future research directions. Fitness professionals and personal trainers will learn all key strategies to successfully implement successful weight management programs to overcome this unyielding epidemic.

NEW: The Science of Breathing (Lecture)
For the first time, one of the most interesting and central topics in all aspects of fitness will now be comprehensively presented. This lecture will include the neurological, physiological, biological and philosophical aspects of how breathing relates to restoring health, deepening awareness, reducing stress, and promoting mental functioning. All interested fitness professionals are encouraged to attend this 'breath-taking' presentation that will also include countless practical applications on optimal breathing for total health including special segments on Asthma and COPD.

NEW! All About Muscles and How Best to Train Them (Lecture)
Using interactive computer-technology, Len will clearly show you the intricate mechanisms involved in muscle force production for strength and hypertrophy. Many questions about muscle will be answered regarding specific applications to training including the following: muscle metabolism, motor unit recruitment, eccentric versus concentric overloads, volume versus intensity training considerations, and age-related phenomenon of muscle. A major part of this presentation is the discussion of what really happens to muscles as they grow. The final part of the lecture will include the newest research findings on the best training program designs for improving strength and hypertrophy.

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Update 2008! Periodization Training Update: New Insights in Ultra Training Design (Lecture)
Learn how to strategically plan the specific phases of resistance training that “exploit the recovery' while optimizing muscular fitness gains. Participants will learn and understand how to utilize the new “Mixed Methods System” and “Undulating Periodization System” to develop muscular fitness programs for strength, body composition change and sport application.

New! Current Controversies in Resistance Training (Lecture)
Join Len for a research round up of some of the most relevant and controversial topics on resistance exercise. This lecture will highlight some of the latest breaking studies on resistance training and weight management, resistance training and resting metabolic rate, cortisol and protein catabolism, delayed onset muscle soreness, overtraining, multi-set versus single set research, acidosis (the burn) and how to prevent it, resistance training and the after-burn, and much much more. This is a must attend lecture for all personal trainers!

NEW: Metabolism: Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy (Lecture)
Perhaps one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics is metabolism, and specifically resting metabolic rate (RMR). This engaging lecture will explain the components of metabolism, factors that affect RMR, the latest biomedical research understandings on RMR regulation, and how exercise affects metabolism. In addition, controversial topics such as proposed ways to “rev up your metabolism” will be discussed. Participants will leave with an honest, practical and all-inclusive understanding of this complex phenomenon known as metabolism.

New! The Physiology of Obesity (Lecture)
Our scientific knowledge of obesity has developed greatly with the discovery and understanding of leptin, ghrelin, adiponectin and other inflammatory proteins. This ultramodern lecture will explain the latest research understandings on fat and its key role with the immune system, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It also includes a special section on the STRESS-CORTISOL connection. Fitness professionals will walk away with cutting-edge research on obesity and accurate weight-loss recommendations they can make for their clients.

Updated 2007! Optimizing Weight Management through Exercise Performance: (Lecture)
This lecture will provide an applied approach to designing various training programs to improve exercise performance for the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems to optimize weight management goals. An evaluation of several popular training programs and suspected benefits and limitations will be discussed. Each delegate will leave with a 'tool-kit' of exercise programs and design to help their clients maximize weight loss.

Updated 2007! Self-Esteem and Peak Performance (Lecture)
This New lecture will address many factors that contribute to self-confidence, self-esteem, self-worth, self-image and peak performance. The effects of self-defeating thoughts and behaviors will be discussed. Effective techniques and applications for assisting students with making successful lifestyle changes will be presented.


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