Learn about the latest science on what happens to the whole-body during exercise and why strategic exercise programming is more important than ever. Dr. Amy Ashmore will discuss the five types of exerkines and their effects. Learn what these chemicals do and how to use the latest science in precision exercise medicine to activate the benefits of exerkines. This 2-hour course includes sample routines and programming templates designed to activate exerkines and get the best results from exercise.
Module 1
- Exerkines
- What are they?
- How can they benefit us?
- What are the types of exerkines?
- What about muscle confusion?
Module 2
- Unifying role of exercise
- Exerkines and overall good health
- Crosstalk
- Exerkines and inflammation
- Types of exerkines and function
- Myokines
- Neurokines
Module 3
- Types of exerkines and their function (con't.)
- Cardiokines
- Adipokines
- Hepatokines
- Precision exercise medicine
Module 4
- Timing fitness right
- Timining research and exercise is now about exerkines
- The body can recognize the difference between exercise and random movement
- Repetition is key
- Time of day matters
- Type of exercise matters
- Determine the best time of day for an individual to exercise
Module 5
- Choosing the right exercises
- Programming resistance training for best exerkine activation
- More challenging than for cardiovascular exercise
- This is do to many options
- Foundation exercises
- Demonstration and discussion
- Programming resistance training for best exerkine activation
Module 6
- Step by step programming
- Assess the patient/person and their goals
- Use a template
- Best time of day
- Customize the routines and exercises
- Structure the exercises (sets and reps)
- Rest and recovery within sessions
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Amy Ashmore, Ph.D. |
Release Date:
May 9, 2025
Course Expiration Date:
Jan 31, 2026
CE Hours
2.00
- Each module contains a video presentation and a short quiz. You must view the video prior to taking the quiz.
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