Alexandra Williams, MA

Alexandra Williams, MA
Alexandra Williams, MA, works in the Exercise Science and Sport Studies Department at UC Santa Barbara with a lot of students who need to improve their nutritional intake.

Recent Posts

American Fitness Magazine

A Matter of Taste: Why Some People Eat More

Alexandra Williams, MA
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Nutrition American Fitness Magazine

New Year, New Clients, New Assessment Questions

Alexandra Williams, MA
Alexandra Williams, MA |
Originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of American Fitness Magazine. “Without objective information to work from, coaching a client to better health and wellness is like throwing darts blindfolded and hoping one will eventually hit a bull’s-eye,” ...
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Nutrition American Fitness Magazine Personal Trainer Marketing

The Effect of Social Media on Kids' Snack Choices

Alexandra Williams, MA
Alexandra Williams, MA |
The news isn’t good regarding the influence of social media on the foods children prefer. In a study published in Pediatrics (2019; 143 [4]) of 176 children ages 9–11, doctoral candidate Anna Coates of the University of Liverpool found that the youth who ...
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Research Study Nutrition American Fitness Magazine

Fall for Fish: Eat to Beat Autumn Asthma

Alexandra Williams, MA
Alexandra Williams, MA |
As a fitness professional, you’re likely familiar with exercise-induced asthma (EIA) or exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), which can cause symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath or a tightness in the chest—particularly in cold, ...
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Nutrition

Help Clients Eat Better on Vacation—in 15 Minutes a Day

Alexandra Williams, MA
Alexandra Williams, MA |
While away from home, it can be harder than ever for nutrition clients to stick to the healthy eating goals of their weight loss program. One way fitness professionals can help people stay on track is to suggest dietary self-monitoring throughout the ...
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Nutrition American Fitness Magazine

The Mighty Mango: Its Role in Exercise Performance

Alexandra Williams, MA
Alexandra Williams, MA |
Originally published in the Summer 2019 issue of American Fitness Magazine. After 15 days of supplementation with a combination of peanut husk extract (luteolin) and mango leaf extract (mangiferin), a group of healthy male university students from Spain ...
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