Exercise and Weight Control: Myths and Misconceptions DVD

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Produced in cooperation with the ACSM Barry Franklin (William Beaumont Hospital) 2007 US Price: $49.95 DVD | Length: 43 minutes 827008084197 Exercise and Weight Control: Myths and Misconceptions provides a detailed overview of the commonly held myths and misconceptions concerning weight control. The DVD reviews the causes and consequences of obesity and explains how to assess body composition. In addition, the DVD discusses how individuals can effectively incorporate sound exercise into their weight-control efforts. Among the topics covered: causes of obesity, consequences of obesity, body-composition assessment, advantages of exercise therapy, role of resistance training in weight control, spot reducing, and ineffective gadgets and gimmicks.

Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).