Background
Ronda Gates was born on February 6, 1940.
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3255 Eden Ave 45267 #161, Cincinnati, OH 45229, United States
Ronda Gates received her Bachelor of Science in 1961 and a Master of Science in 1962 from James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy.
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Boulder, CO 80309, United States
In 1988 Gates earned her Certificate in Counseling for Process Facilitation from the University of Colorado.
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3255 Eden Ave 45267 #161, Cincinnati, OH 45229, United States
Ronda Gates received her Bachelor of Science in 1961 and a Master of Science in 1962 from James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy.
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Boulder, CO 80309, United States
In 1988 Gates earned her Certificate in Counseling for Process Facilitation from the University of Colorado.
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The Lowfat Lifestyle
https://www.amazon.com/Lowfat-Lifestyle-Valerie-Parker/dp/0961383801/?tag=2022091-20
1990
The Scale Companion, How to Find Your Ideal Weight
(There are people who want you to think that when it comes...)
There are people who want you to think that when it comes to weight and health, the number on the scale says it all. Don't believe them for a minute. The scale reveals only half the story. Although most people are wed to getting on the scale every day health and fitness professionals will tell you that it's not your total weight that's important, it's how much of that weight is fat.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1878319019/?tag=2022091-20
1998
Smart Eating
(In this companion volume to his best-selling Smart Exerci...)
In this companion volume to his best-selling Smart Exercise, Covert Bailey teams with Ronda Gates to show you how to achieve and maintain your ideal weight without ever dieting. The secret is choosing the right foods, and the authors tell you exactly what your body needs. Especially useful is the unique Smart Eating Food Target, a pull-out diagram that grades foods according to their fat and fiber content. And the 200 recipes specifically keyed to the Food Target make it easy to cook meals that are as nutritious as they are tasty.
https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Eating-Choosing-Wisely-Living/dp/039585492X/?tag=2022091-20
1998
Smart Women, Strong Bones
(Smart Women, Strong Bones provides the information availa...)
Smart Women, Strong Bones provides the information available about a disease that has become a silent killer for post-menopausal women.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1878319027/?tag=2022091-20
2000
Beauty, More Than Skin Deep
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1878319043/?tag=2022091-20
2001
Outwitting Osteoporosis
(Women of all ages need to be concerned about osteoporosis...)
Women of all ages need to be concerned about osteoporosis. Thirty-three million American women have the disease, and one out of every two women over the age of fifty will experience an osteoporosis-based fracture. Fortunately, there are important steps that women can take to ensure healthy bones throughout their lifetime. Pharmacist-trained Ronda Gates and nurse/researcher Beverly Whipple pool their talents to bring women the most up-to-date information, statistics, and treatment options to help them keep their bones strong.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZPE5FO/?tag=2022091-20
2003
Ronda Gates
Edit Profilefitness instructor pharmacist producer teacher author
Ronda Gates is an American certified fitness instructor, pharmacist, associate producer, teacher, and one of the most respected health promotion and weight management educators in the United States. Her company, LIFESTYLES by Ronda Gates, develops and delivers programs and products that support a healthy lifestyle.
Education
Ronda Gates received her Bachelor of Science in 1961 and a Master of Science in 1962, both from James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy.
Her postgraduate education includes studies in nutrition, psychology, exercise science and adult development. She completed her additional graduate study at Antioch University. In 1988 Gates also earned her Certificate in Counseling for Process Facilitation from the University of Colorado.
Career
Ronda Gates is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Fitness Director, the American Council on Exercise as a Fitness Leader, and until recently she had a prestigious position on the Reebok Research Training and Development Team. Ronda is also qualified to administer and evaluate the Myers Briggs Type Indicator in Organizations.
Gates has been the director of Lifestyles by Ronda Gates since 1978. Her company develops and delivers programs and products that support a healthy lifestyle.
In addition, Ronda Gates has been co-chair of the Oregon Governor's Council on Health, Fitness, and Sports, national secretary-treasurer of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion, and a committee chairperson for the American Council on Exercise.
Each year she travels internationally to deliver presentations on exercise, nutrition, weight control, motivation, pharmacy-related subjects and corporate fitness to a variety of organizations. During her career, Gates made presentations for a number of prestigious organizations including Samuel Merritt University, University of Cincinnati Medical School, San Antonio Medical Auxiliary, Armed Forces Nurse Practitioners, Club Industry, Reebok, Hammons Heart Institute and many others.
Ronda is a columnist for Leisure World News and WalkAbout Magazine. Additionally, she's been published in Living Fit magazine, Shape Magazine, American Journal of Health Promotion, The Oregonian, MS magazine, Club Business, The Downtowner (Portland, OR) and many industry publications. She has been a consultant to Weight Watchers and a spokesperson for Speaking of Women's Health Foundation.
In addition, until she semi-retired to Arizona she was a health reporter for ABC's Portland affiliate, KATU-TVs AMNorthwwest. Besides, she has contributed many on-air hours raising funds for PBS. Ronda is the author of five best-selling books including Smart Eating (with Covert Bailey), Beauty More Than Skin Deep which addresses skincare and a woman's relationship between her inner and outer beauty, The Lowfat Lifestyle, the first low fat cookbook, The Scale Companion: How To Find Your Ideal Weight with exercise researchers Dr. Frank Katch and Dr. Victor Katch, and Nutrition Nuggets/Changes which was honored by Reebok as the best educational resource published in 1993. Her last book was Outwitting Osteoporosis (with Beverly Whipple, PhD) an overview of osteoporosis risk factors, prevention strategies, treatments and resource. In the flush of the computer bubble, Ronda launched the Lifestyles Planner, the first computer software package that provides strategies for a two-week jump start to a healthier lifestyle.
During a 20-year collaborative association with nutritional biochemist Covert Bailey, Ronda was instrumental in the development of the Fit or Fat System and was Associate Producer of Bailey's PBS productions including a 13 part Fit or Fat for the 90's series. Gates and Bailey co-authored the best selling book, Smart Eating.
Recently, Ronda Gates moved from Oregon to Arizona. She teaches an aerobic conditioning class there.
Achievements
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Ronda Gates received Gold Certificate from the American College of Exercise in 1986. She also won the award for the best educational resource published in 1991 by Reebok for "Nutrition Nuggets and More/Changes". Besides, she was named fitness professional of the decade by the Association for Fitness Professionals in 1992.
In addition, IDEA Health and Fitness Association awarded Ronda IDEA 5 Star presenter status for her exemplary speaking skills at more than 30 of their national and state conferences.
Works
book
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Smart Eating
(In this companion volume to his best-selling Smart Exerci...)
1998 -
Smart Women, Strong Bones
(Smart Women, Strong Bones provides the information availa...)
2000 -
The Scale Companion, How to Find Your Ideal Weight
(There are people who want you to think that when it comes...)
1998 -
Outwitting Osteoporosis
(Women of all ages need to be concerned about osteoporosis...)
2003 - Beauty, More Than Skin Deep 2001
- The Lowfat Lifestyle 1990
- Nutrition Nuggets and More 1990
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Smart Eating
Membership
Ronda Gates has been a fellow of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion and a professional member of the National Speakers Association.
Interests
Connections
- colleague:
- Covert Bailey
- colleague:
- Beverly Whipple
References
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Born
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Nationality
American
Education
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1961
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1962
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1988
University of Colorado , Certificate in Counseling for Process Facilitation Boulder, Colorado, United States
Career
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1978 - present