Day 3 :
Keynote Forum
Angelia Holland
Augusta University, USA
Keynote: Effects of a ketogenic diet and exogenous ketone supplementation on body
Time : 09:00-09:40
Biography:
Maleah Holland is an Assistant Professor at Augusta University in Augusta, GA. Her research focuses on the ketogenic diet and ketone supplementation in regards to body composition, cognitive performance, cardiovascular health, and exercise performance. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, master’s degree from Indiana University, and PhD from Auburn University in fields related to Exercise Science. She also writes for ketogenic.com
Abstract:
Ketone bodies are a fuel source supplied either endogenously by the liver during periods of carbohydrate restriction (i.e., a very low carbohydrate, ketogenic diet) or exogenously through supplementation. All tissues, except red blood cells and liver cells, can utilize ketone bodies as an alternate energy source in place of glucose. The brain typically derives 100% of its energy from glucose however, ketone bodies can provide more than 50% of the brain’s energy when adapted to a ketogenic diet. Consequently, ketone bodies aid in the maintenance of blood glucose levels, allow for a reduced rate of gluconeogenesis, and spare muscle protein. The body transitions from a state of fat storage to fat breakdown when adapted to a ketogenic diet. Thus, a ketogenic diet may lead to optimal body composition and energy levels due to increased fat breakdown, spared muscle protein, maintained blood glucose levels, and enhanced ketone body delivery for fuel. Acute exogenous ketone supplementation may produce biochemical similarities to a ketogenic diet in terms of energy provision and oxidative stress reduction. Ketone supplementation provides an energy source for the brain and peripheral tissues, especially when glycogen stores and glucose levels become altered by exercise, which may reduce central fatigue and promote faster recovery between bouts of exercise. We will discuss the research that has examined the effects of a ketogenic diet and exogenous ketone supplementation on fuel supply, body composition, central and peripheral fatigue, endurance exercise, and strength training.
Keynote Forum
Robert G LeFavi
Armstrong State University, USA
Keynote: CrossFit as a Tool: Analyzing its possible benefits and potential pitfalls
Biography:
Robert LeFavi is a PhD holder, is Chairman, Department of Health Sciences, Armstrong State University, Savannah, GA, where he also serves as Professor of Sports Medicine. He has written over 30 scientific articles, made 50 national and international scientific presentations, has authored over 700 articles in the popular press, and has been an at-large Science Editor for two international fitness magazines. He is a certified strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and national coach for USA weightlifting, has been quoted as an expert in The New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and has appeared on CNN and ESPN.
Abstract:
CrossFit is a functional fitness training philosophy and methodology that has seen increased popularity in the past fifteen years. Fitness specialists and personal trainers should be familiar with CrossFit’s movements and methods in order to best evaluate its usefulness with clients. There is a growing body of research on the effects of CrossFit. Further, reasonable assumptions can be made on the long-term physiological adaptations to CrossFit based on energy systems used, muscles engaged, biomechanics, and velocity of movements. There is evidence that risk of injury is likely among participants not exposed qualified trainers, and other disturbing messages are encountered when one engages the CrossFit community. This presentation will review the philosophy of CrossFit and its deviation from standard fitness training from a scientific, practical and experiential stand points. It will also evaluate the benefits of CrossFit as a functional fitness regimen and potential pitfalls with its adherence. The focus is not on definitive judgments about the efficacy of CrossFit, but rather to provide information to exercise specialists and trainers as they engage a population moving away from standard fitness centers and growing more interested in functional fitness. Participants will be presented with a balanced and fair analysis of this increasingly popular training method.
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Location: Majestic III
Chair
Ramesh Ghimire
Atlanta Regional Commission, USA
Co-Chair
Angelia Holland
Augusta University, USA
Session Introduction
Chris King
Graceland University, USA
Title: The impact of a structured balance training program on older adults
Biography:
Chris King has expertise in health and fitness with a passion for improving health, knowledge, and well-being for all. His education includes his MS in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Emporia State University, BS in Education from Northwest Missouri State University, and various coursework from the University of Iowa, Southwestern Community College, and Iowa Western Community College. He works as an instructor of health and movement sciences at Graceland University, adjunct-instructor at Southwestern Community College, certified personal training for Catholic Health Initiatives, and a licensed emergency medical technician. His knowledge and research is based upon his expertise in this wide set of technical fields. Application of this knowledge and skill enables him to educate and empower whomever he comes into contact, with a goal of improving their overall quality of life.
Abstract:
Introduction: Falls in the elderly are one of the leading causes of death and morbidity in the elderly. Those who have health issues, prior fall history, as well as other pertinent medical issues or physical impairments pose an even greater risk of falls. The greater the degree of fall risk increases potential of experiencing a fall or multiple falls, which poses a safety at risk. A literature review and an experiment conducted for this research topic provides insight into fall prevention in the elderly. The experiment for this research explores the impact of a structured balance training program with the elderly. Methods: Randomly selected individuals were identified to participate in the study, half of which were randomly selected to participate in a structured balance and strength training program. Individuals participated in a variety of pre- and post-assessments on their fall risk. Results of the study data were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA to determine its success and validity. Results: It was found that a structured balance training program in the experimental group affected the balance performance in the elderly and lowered their fall-risk in comparison to those who were in the control group. Subjects in the experimental group reported feeling more confident and strong with increased ability to perform more complex tasks for a longer duration. Participants in the control group did not demonstrate measureable or significant increases in performance. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that intervention focused on increasing subject balance ability, lowering fall-risk, and influencing feelings of confidence could improve quality-of-life and may reduce falls in the elderly. This topic should be researched further with larger experimental and control groups to gain more insight into the effects of fall prevention intervention programs in the elderly.
Rohit Kumar
International Modern Hospital, UAE
Title: Short term result of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Biography:
Rohit Kumar has a vast experience in the fields of bariatric, gastrointestinal and general surgery. He is currently working at International Modern Hospital Dubai, UAE. He has undergone training in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Advanced Laparoscopic Training in Greece and has done a Fellowship in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery in Japan. He has, amongst his patients, a host of dignitaries, leaders and foreign nationals. His areas of clinical interests include laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, lap cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendix, laparoscopic hiatus hernia, laparoscopic splenectomy, laparoscopic nephrectomy, laparoscopic colectomy, laparoscopic low anterior resection, laparoscopic gastrectomy, hepato-biliary and pancreatic surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repaired and laparoscopic esophagectomy. His special interests lie in minimal access bariatric surgery and gastrointestinal surgery.
Abstract:
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining acceptance among bariatric surgeons as a viable option for treating morbidly obese patients. We describe results of a single surgeon’s experience with LSG, its intra-operative, early and late complications and their management. We retrospectively reviewed the data of patients who underwent LSG from 2006 to 2015. Patients underwent LSG as a primary procedure or as revisional bariatric surgery. The short-term morbidity and mortality were examined. All patients entering our practice, requesting bariatric surgery, were offered three procedure options: Laparoscopic gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding and LSG. After a one-on-one consultation with the surgeon, the patients made an informed decision to undergo LSG and an informed consent was obtained. All patients were required to undergo a psychological screening, routine labs, electrocardiogram, upper gastrointestinal X-rays, pulmonary function studies and a medical evaluation. All patients were scheduled for LSG as a primary definitive procedure. All patients received intravenous antibiotics, subcutaneous unfractionated heparin and sequential compression devices preoperatively. One-stage LSG was performed. The major complications were late leakage after 4 weeks with hemorrhaging. Two patients required reoperation and one patient was treated conservatively. Furthermore, one patient had complete Dysphagia and was treated conservatively. Moreover, one patient who had an injury to the lower esophagus was re-operated, intra-operatively. One patient had mesenteric injury; another patient had an NG tube stapled, while a third patient’s GE junction blew up because the balloon was inflated while doing the leak test. In addition, the serosal layer of 10 patients came off while firing the first stapler. However, in spite of the presence of many such complications, only one case was aborted. In conclusion, LSG is a relatively safe surgical option for weight loss as a primary procedure.
Alex Jamal
Fitness Specialist, USA
Title: Nutrition and supplementation for optimal performance
Time : 12:40-13:10
Biography:
Alex is a certified Personal Fitness Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach. He is a Nutritionist, a world-class competitor, a men's physique international competitor, an international fitness model, an elite athlete trainer, and a published author. He always had a passion for sports and has been an athlete all of my life which has led me to dedicate myself to fitness and health. He believes in hard work and education. He trains top celebrities, elite athletes and professional and successful business men and women. He has competed in the world's most prestigious competitions. He has been published on covers of books, magazines, newspapers and has been on numerous television and radio shows. He always believes that a man can achieve what he aspires to as long as he has no barriers, the right mindset and tunnel vision.
Abstract:
For any individual to get the best results right nutrition is curial, with nutrition comes an important part which is supplementation. The world of dietary supplements has grown drastically in the last couple of years and will continue to grow. That`s due to many aspects one of them is scientific research and improving results from supplements. Average people do not know enough basic nutrition. In my presentation, I will address these issues and sharing more nutritional insights and nutritional tips. How is our food divided after digestion? Is better for anyone? Should we be taking vitamins in extra amounts? People eat random food and most of them seek to be healthy with the least effort. Is there a way to do that! Most wants to know the shortcut and ask for a magic pill, our job is to make the picture clear and direct them toward the right path. The world of dietary supplements is huge, are we indeed of all these supplements. Do all supplements work? Providing scientific proof and sharing experience of supplement usage along with results on my clients and friends. Finally the presentation involves sharing the author’s personal experience about nutrition and supplementation for optimal performance.
Biography:
Christopher Fuzy, MS, RD, LD is the Founder and President of Lifestyle Nutrition Inc. and PhysicianWellnessProgram.com (for Doctors), AboutMyDiet.com (For Patients) has a Master’s Degree in Clinical & Sports Nutrition, undergraduate degrees in Dietetics and Chemistry from Florida State University and currently has private nutritional counseling offices in Ft. Lauderdale and Boca Raton, FL. Over the past 27 years, he has trained over 900 physicians nationwide in the implementation of his Lifestyle Nutrition Metabolic Counseling Program®. Mr. Fuzy was Chief Clinical Nutritionist at Plantation General Hospital before starting his company in 1990.
Abstract:
Statement of the Problem: Traditional approaches to nutritional counseling to instruct patients have typically incorporated generic pharmaceutical diet sheets and generic meal plans which can be overwhelming, too restrictive and have poor patient compliance. The prevalence of hyperlipidemias, insulin resistance, weight gain, obesity, pre- diabetes, fatigue, CAD arthritis and cancer are negatively impacted by a poor diet. 2 As practitioners we are faced with contradictory research, nutritional counseling is typically time consuming and it can be difficult to determine the best approach to instruct patients with long term effectiveness that incorporates lifestyle, metabolism 3, body composition, activity level, food preferences, behavior modification, and not just exclusively rely on medications, hormones, meal replacements and/or diet supplements. Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: A step by step approach to introducing or elevating a lifestyle nutrition metabolic counseling program for you community demographic fossing with healthy real food. This approach along with exercise has helped decrease insulin resistance, hyperlipidemias, fatigue and diabetes, cardiac and cancer risk factors and significantly decreases hunger, appetite, and fatigue. Patients are motivated to incorporate lifestyle modificatins, and respect a Non-dieting approach to weight loss and disease mangement and prevention. Clients are substantially more motivated and receptive to learn how to properly balance their blood sugars rather than just counting calories or dieting Conclusion & Significance: 4. Customizing a low glycemic nutritional program specific for your patients, food preferences, lifestyle and metabolism improves patient compliance, improved satiety, metabolism and decreases incidence for relapse and weight gain 5, 6. Lifestyle Nutrition Metabolic Counseling Programs, market well within communities and are less costly to patients and more profitable for their owners.
Biography:
Dr. Paramvir Singh was born in 1972, currently serves as a Professor (Faculty of Medicine) under Dept. of Sports Science in Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab. He is the President of National Health Fitness Association; also member of Punjab Academy of Sciences & Indian Science Congress.
Abstract:
Life needs an activity or the activity as if it symbolizes or recognizes existence of life. Physical activity, physical training and physical fitness all deals with same biological structure of human beings but behave differently for health, for competition and for peak performance. The tradition behind these subjects came across a long- path of evolution behind which objectives of optimization, competence and perfection have been taken-up and also achieved. The difference among different populations and ethnic groups about these traditions has been formalized according to the need and geography of different regions of earth. In ancient times the aims and objectives have been differently managed and in present time the similar aims and objectives have been differently modernized. Interestingly scholars and trainers modulate various formulations to achieve the specialized concerns of higher perfections. Talking about contents of activity, fitness and training the health components viz. Body composition, flexibility, strength etc. Fitness components viz. endurance, speed, power etc. and training perfection components viz. balance, co-ordination, reaction time etc. have been highlighted and different perfection peaks have been achieved. After the onset of industrialization and more specifically discovery of sophisticated techniques, has reduced the mechanical work burden on the human body. The resultant of which emerged as a health hazard with multi-facet and multi-organ problems like diabetes, obesity, hypokinetic diseases and many severe pathologies which slowly damages the human body evenly and evolutionary. The need of the hour is to re-establish the tradition of activity, fitness and training among the masses instead of only sportive population. In this regard physical activity and training should be pronounced through the traditional wisdom variants at various places, so that the beauty of ethnic traditional wisdom of activity, training and preservation of human health and competitive concerns is maintained.