Ellen will speak on a wide variety of interesting nutrition topics based on questions that we have given her from the UCI staff. Ellen is the author of two books, Eating for Endurance, 4th ed. (2003) and Ultimate Sports Nutrition, 2nd ed. (2000).

Ellen has completed numerous marathons and 200 mile bicycle races and is a two time finisher of the Hawaii Ironman triathlon. She received the 1994 SCAN achievement award and a 1995 California Dietetic Association award for excellence in private practice.

In this session, learn fitness routines that require no equipment. There is no better way to lose weight, become more athletic, get toned, and have a stronger physique, than using your own body as the resistance. Body weight exercises can help you stay fit anywhere, anytime, at no cost at all! From beginner to conditioned athlete, this program can work for you!

Aileen has made many TV and radio appearances as a fitness expert and is a contributor to several fitness publications. She has starred in fifteen exercise videos; her Weight Watchers Low Impact Aerobics Workout was rated #1 by Consumer Reports.

There’s a revolution going on in fitness, with “Muscle Confusion,” “Triangle Training,” “Max-Interval Training” and others that you’ve heard about on infomercials.  Kali and John will separate the revolutionary  from the retreads and explain how these purportedly new modalities work. 

Kali is an experienced weightlifting coach with an expertise in developing exercise programs.  She has a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology and is a certified strength & conditioning specialist and a USA Weightlifting Coach. 

John Halsey is a graduate of UCI, leads a cardiovascular Step workout at the ARC, and is the Fitness Facilities and Programs Manager for Campus Recreation at UCI.  He also enjoys long walks on the beach at sunset (for fitness).  Kali and John lead the Insane Intervals class every Thursday at the ARC.

Achieving optimal health requires multiple variables, including healthy eating, adequate rest, and exercise. This talk will present the ten critical components to consider in order to achieve your best health and longevity. 

Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D., C.P.T., an alumni of UCLA, is known as the Plant-Based Dietitian She counsels clients; lectures around the country; and writes for magazines, journals and blogs and is the author of the upcoming “The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition.”  Julieanna has worked as a clinical dietitian at Century City Doctors Hospital, is the Executive Director of EarthSave, International and co-producer of Going Veg with the Plant-Based Dietitian.

In the battle of the bulge, you need a simple diet defense to maintain optimal health. Studies show that, day after day, people eat about the same weight (or volume) of food. So if you choose foods with fewer Calories per pound, you'll feel just as full on fewer Calories.

Jessica will show you how to defend yourself by making your diet more nutrient dense and Calorie free. Jessica is a classically trained chef and the Cooking Coordinator for UCI Campus Recreation.