Nutrition Programs
Nutrition
Fitness Clinic of Los Gatos features Lisa Richardson, MA. RD., a Registered Dietitian. Lisa has a degree in nutrition and a graduate degree in exercise science. Lisa uses her 25 years of education and experience to counsel individuals and groups in her specialty areas of fitness, fat loss, and sports nutrition. Lisa has also worked with some of the Bay Area’s leading Eating Disorder Specialists to help clients achieve a more balanced lifestyle.
Bette℞ You
Bette℞ You is a 6-week intensive lifestyle intervention program designed to keep you in the workforce while supplying exercise and nutrition support. This means you can immerse yourself in this lifestyle change without the risk of leaving your job. The program involves a combination of daily exercise along with nutrition classes with a Lisa Richardson (RD). In addition, Bette℞ You offers support both at home and at work so that at the completion of the program, lifestyle changes will be seamlessly integrated into your everyday schedule.
To sign up, or if you have any questions, please call (408) 358-4915 or
e-mail [email protected]
CardioChew
CardioChew is a unique blend of nutrition education and exercise designed to maximize each participants’s results. this is a 4 week course with a limited number of spaces available.
Series Includes: Individualized sessions to determine Body Composition and Resting Metabolic Rate, 4 sessions of Nutrition Education plus Cardio/Strength training led by a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and supervised by Personal Trainers. Nutrition topics will include (but are not limited to) somatotypes, caloric needs, meal planning, carbohydrate/fat/protein balance, osteoporosis, emotions and eating, activity and fat loss.
Classroom seating is available for participants who prefer not to exercise. Individually, these services would cost $1500.00. As a class, we are able to offer this package for only $450.00 per person. Call or email to reserve your space. Classes are held Mondays (major holidays excepted). Class time TBD by participants.
Nutrition Assessments
At Fitness Clinic of Los Gatos, we offer a variety of testing services to assess our clients’ nutrition needs.
- Body Composition Assessment
7-Site caliper test to determine the body’s fat to lean ratio and to set appropriate goals for body weight , fat loss and muscle gain - Body Gem Metabolic Analyzer
This test calculates the body’s resting metabolic rate to more accurately determine a person’s caloric needs.
All tests are compared with age and gender specific norms and are then used for goal setting.
Nutrition Analysis
Our Registered Dietitian reviews clients’ health histories and fitness goals. Body Composition and Caloric Needs are determined and meal plans are developed to best incorporate the lifestyle changes which will lead to optimal results.
Nutrition Education Seminars
Fitness Clinic of Los Gatos can provide a group of experts to discuss various health and nutrition topics with your staff. From “Sports Nutrition” to “Fighting Fat After 40″, our team will make your seminar interactive, informative and fun.
Seminars can be given on a wide variety of subjects. For each seminar, participants will receive appropriate handouts and or educational items to ensure that the information received can be reinforced. Seminars are scheduled to last 45 minutes with 15 minutes for Q and A plus opportunities to meet with the lecturer briefly after the seminar for additional questions. Contact Fitness Clinic to customize a seminar for your group.
