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Designing Your Personal Fitness Plan

Lifestyle

 

Presented by: Meridan Zerner, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, CWC

Original Publication Date: September 19, 2015

 

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Course Description:

The "Cooper Philosophy" typically refers to the health and fitness philosophy popularized by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, an American physician who is considered the "father of aerobics." Dr. Cooper's philosophy revolves around extending both the quantity and quality of life through a combination of regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and other lifestyle choices.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the Cooper philosophy for extending the quantity and quality of your life!
  • Recognize the three main components of a balanced, efficient exercise regime.
  • Assess when, what, where, and how long to exercise for optimal results.
  • Create an efficient, realistic ACTION PLAN that works for you. Find ways to become more active – every day!

Speaker Bio:

Meridan Zerner is an award-winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 30+ years of experience in the field of health and wellness. The last 22 years have been spent at Cooper Clinic, where she works with patients and shares her passion for nutrition through media segments and lectures across the country. 

Meridan received her Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University and Master of Nutritional Science with an emphasis in health promotion from the University of Oklahoma. She is a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) specializing in weight management, exercise, and sports nutrition. She also shares her expertise in preventive and cardiovascular health and nutrition through the life cycle. 

Meridan is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and uses behavioral change skills to help support long-term lifestyle changes in her patients. You can find Meridan contributing to multiple entities across the Cooper campus. She is an adjunct instructor at The Cooper Institute, lead facilitator for Cooper Wellness Strategies, and a group exercise instructor and lecturer at Cooper Fitness Center. Her wellness philosophy is to do your best with what you have where you are.