The Skinny Fat: What It Is and What to Do About It

This course will take a look at the colloquial term ‘skinny fat’. As Personal Trainers we will undoubtedly come across clients who present as ‘skinny fat’, who appear to be thin but are carrying more fat than what is recommended for their body type.

In this course we will break down what it means to be ‘skinny fat’ and how this typically presents. We will also explore what causes this type of body, and analyse key contributing factors such as diet, lifestyle and training considerations, as well as the health complications that can arise from being skinny fat.

Who Should Attend:

• Personal Trainers
• Coaches
• Fitness Trainers

Course Benefits:

This course will apply our knowledge to understand some practical solutions to alter body composition, so we move away from skinny fat and towards ‘lean and healthy’! You will learn:

• What is associated with the term ‘Skinny Fat’
• How to determine if someone is skinny fat through analysing body composition
• How an individual may become skinny fat
• What the health risks associated are with skinny fat
• Practical applications to change body composition

Whats Included:

Jesse has held multiple roles in his 12 years within the sport and fitness industries. This includes working as a Personal Trainer, Sports Coordinator, Strength and Conditioning Coach and recently in a management position at a Sports and Aquatic Centre. Jesse holds multiple qualifications including a Bachelor Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Certificates III & IV in Fitness and an ASCA L1 Strength and Conditioning certification.

Course Materials:

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