Prof. Weimo Zhu is a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is a world renowned scholar in the fields of physical activity and health research. Prof. Zhu is a fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology, American College of Sports Medicine and now serves as the editor-in-chief of Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, one of the most respectful exercise and sport science journals in the field with more than 80 years’ rich history. In addition to his previous roles as the Associate Editor of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health and Section Editor of Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport from 1999 to 2005, he was also a member of the US President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports from the year of 2006 to 2008.  His research on physical exercise, and the effect of health promotion and disease prevention via vigorous walks and oriental regimens have gained him significant recognition amongst peers and the industry. On June 13th, 2013, Prof. Weimo Zhu joined DeTao Masters Academy as the DeTao Master of Physical Activity and Health.

Based on how American students keep fit, Professor Zhu briefed the audience on popular fitness trends at home and abroad. He identified obesity as a major threat to human health by citing a number of acute and chronic disease cases. Meanwhile, he introduced key methodologies to diagnose obesity, such as measuring the levels of sebum and DXA. People are trying a number of effective ways to lose weight, but the most immediate and perhaps the most counterproductive and unhealthy approaches are liposuction and dieting. In fact, obesity is primarily attributed to excessive energy intake and inadequate energy consumption. The Professor thus cited solid research findings to further demonstrate the basic human need for sports and energy from the perspective of evolutionism. However, man-made environments that minimize energy consumption and maximize energy intake have posed the greatest threat to human health imperceptibly for a long time.