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EATING DISORDERS AND THE FITNESS INDUSTRY

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In collaboration with The Butterfly Foundation, this class covers a range of topic that are relevant to fitness professions, their clients and to the general population who enjoy training. Some of the main points covered are: What are eating disorders and how are they relevant to the fitness industry? What is Body image and how is it impacted by the fitness industry? The leading causes of eating disorders, including dieting. Defining a "Diet". Stats surrounding diet failures and binge eating. Stats surrounding body image. Legalities surrounding fitness professionals writing nutritional plans or giving nutritional advice. What you need to be mindful of as a trainer.. Making fitness about things other than aesthetics (fitness, strength, etc). Body transformation challenges.. What to do if you think your client has an Eating disorder

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