James J. Annesi

Read about the role of exercise in long-term weight loss and maintenance, along with 5 evidence-based practices you can use with clients with overweight/obesity.

Leveraging exercise for weight loss involves using self-regulatory skills and focusing on the most effective aspects of initial behavior change, which in turn improve self-efficacy and adherence to both exercise and better eating.

Coaching clients through the long-term process of behavior can be challenging. Try these evidence-based strategies that will foster persistence and progress.

Learn how to adopt a more holistic approach to behavior change and empower your coaching and training clients to achieve their physical- and mental-health goals.

A growing body of research has identified a crucial link between exercise and emotional eating, particularly for individuals with overweight and obesity. Learn about the impact of regular exercise on mood improvement and how it can effectively reduce emotional eating, ultimately aiding in weight management. You’ll also learn practical recommendations you can use to help clients overcome emotional eating and achieve sustainable weight loss.

Regular exercise is a strong predictor of weight maintenance in adults with overweight and obesity, but its role may not be what you think. Learn about the psychological changes that occur when you exercise consistently.