Michael Mantell, Ph.D., Invited to Speak at the Asia Fitness Conference 2014

SAN DIEGO - Sept. 29, 2014 - PRLog -- Michael Mantell, Ph.D. has been invited to be a speaker at the Asia Fitness Conference at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre from Friday, October 10th to Sunday October, 12th, 2014 www.asia-fitness.com

This year he will be giving five presentations including

1) Stop Training, Start Coaching: It’s Time to Disrupt the Model

2) Cognitive Behavioral Coaching for Weight Management and Fitness Clients –Think Think and Grow Fit

3) The Mental Edge in Sports and Fitness Coaching: Using the Mind to Activate the Muscle

4) Connecting with Clients: The Jet Fuel of Sales Know-How

5) Current Concepts in Understanding and Managing Overweight and Obesity.

Dr. Mantell has been providing behavior science coaching and breakthrough strategies for personal, organizational and athletic optimal health and emotional wellbeing for nearly 40 years.

Dr. Mantell noted, "I"ve been coaching fitness trainers and health coaches for many years to help them develop new trajectories for greater positive health impact, client adherence, 360 degree profit and fitness benefits for their clients, and look forward to bringing my message to the Asia Fitness Conference."

Known for his personal coaching services, organizational leadership training, and fitness behavioral science presentations world-wide, both in person and virtually, Dr. Mantell will bring his innovative straight-to-the-point style to the Asia Fitness Conference for the first time.

Dr. Mantell earned his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania and his M.S. at Hahnemann Medical College, where he wrote his thesis on the psychological aspects of obesity. His career includes serving as the Chief Psychologist for Children’s Hospital in San Diego, and as the founding Chief Psychologist for the San Diego Police Department. He served on the faculty of UCSD’s School of Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry. He is a behavior science consultant for business leaders, athletes, fitness organizations and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the International Council on Active Aging, the Chief Consultant for Behavior Science for the Premier Fitness Camp at Omni La Costa, a presenter for Rancho La Puerta, and served as the Senior Consultant for Behavioral Sciences for the American Council on Exercise.