Exercise and weight control : myths and misconceptions /

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Imprint:Monterey, CA : Healthy Learning, 2007.
Description:1 online resource (42 min.).
Language:English
Series:Sports medicine and exercise science in video
Sports medicine and exercise science in video.
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Format: E-Resource Video Streaming Video
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13617195
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Other authors / contributors:Franklin, Barry A.
Digital file characteristics:video file
Notes:Title from resource description page (viewed Nov. 18, 2013).
This edition in English.
Summary: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 and consequences of obesity, body-composition assessment, advantages of exercise therapy, role of resistance training in weight control, spot reducing, and ineffective gadgets and gimmicks.
Other form:Print version: Exercise and weight control. Monterey, CA : Healthy Learning, 2007 publisher catalog number 827008084197