Metabolic Makeover (Coursera)

With over 30 years as a leader in fitness and wellness education, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has built its reputation on providing an evidence-based curriculum that is both relevant and applicable for those seeking the skills and knowledge required to promote optimal health.

Course 1 of 3 in the Science of Diet and Exercise Specialization.

What You Will Learn

- Learn the biochemical processes we call metabolism to keep the human body alive.

- Compare approaches used to track calorie intake and energy expenditure requirements.

- Discover static and dynamic components of metabolism and how they impact weight loss.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

NASM's Metabolic Makeover

With people around the world obsessing over metabolism and weight loss, there remains great interest in discovering hacks and shortcuts that boost metabolism and accelerate weight loss. Apart from a basic understanding that metabolism translates to expended calories, how much is understood about the complexities of human metabolism? This course explores key concepts in metabolism and how they relate to weight management, discusses how to accurately measure metabolism, and introduces a variety of simple ideas and strategies employed to increase overall metabolism while promoting safe and effective weight loss.