Perhaps the hottest consumer and fitness industry hormone is ‘cortisol’ and it’s association to obesity. This scrupulously researched presentation will discuss stress and it’s significance to bodily function, the importance of cortisol to the body, and the potential link between cortisol, stress and visceral obesity. Each personal trainer will leave this all-inclusive lecture with the BEST evidence-based researched aerobic and resistance training programs for their clients to become successful conquerors in the weight loss battle. In addition new research on fat burners and the science of dieting will be presented.