Evidence is accumulating that exercise, and an active lifestyle has profound benefits for brain function improving learning and memory and may even prevent or delay loss of cognitive function with aging or neurodegenerative disease. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of those neurodegenerative diseases that affects the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Exercise and movement…
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Research has shown the benefits of exercise when used as a tool for substance abuse recovery treatment. Dr. McCullough developed the Fit PACE (proactive awareness controlling excess) method which is now an academic textbook and cell phone app, used to program design exercise for persons in the recovery population. Fit PACE addresses important contraindications to consider including exercising in excess…
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Stay safe and steady with this innovative session focused on fall prevention, all from the comfort of a chair! Designed to enhance balance, strength, and coordination, this program is perfect for older adults or anyone looking to improve mobility and confidence. Engage in simple, effective exercises that target key muscle groups while minimizing strain. Dare to take the first step…
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The MedFit Education Foundation is providing this webinar recording free of charge to the public. Please consider donating to support our mission. To purchase a CEU quiz for credit toward MedFit Classroom specialization renewal, the cost is $19.95 The medical and social landscape surrounding hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms has been challenging. Narratives touting hormone therapy as the “fountain of…
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Early diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease is imperative in the attempt to retard or slow the disease progression. Signs of early diagnosis will be discussed but the focus of the webinar will be addressing gait patterning, speech, coordination, large muscular involvement, repeated movement, intentional thinking, etc. Parkinson’s Disease presents itself differently but physical activity is the best medicine for those afflicted.…
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Menopause is a significant phase in a woman’s life, bringing various physical, psychological, and biomechanical changes. As trainers, understanding these changes and supporting clients through this transition is crucial. This session explores the Climacteric period and how to apply the Faster process to critically evaluate myths and scientific knowledge. Learn to define the components of a meaningful training experience, from…
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Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disease and, to date, there is no known cure. While medication and nutrition slow down Parkinson’s symptoms, add exercise to the mix and individuals living with Parkinson’s will experience an extra kick in keeping Parkinson's symptoms at bay. This webinar dissects our three-prong prescription focusing solely on exercise - a one-stop shopping guide…
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Did you know that an estimated 38.4 million people in the U.S. practiced yoga in 2022? In this informative and experiential webinar, you will learn the traffic light method by Carmack and Mikeska (2022), which will help you to know how to modify yoga postures for clients with common chronic disease concerns. You will also learn how you can use…
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Understand how our bones, joints, muscles, and balance can change as we get older and the implications for injury, recovery, and physical and sporting performance. Experience numerous examples outlining what arthritis, osteopenia, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, pelvic floor dysfunction and weakness are – and ways of managing them safely and effectively. Separate fact from fiction around exercise with these conditions. Continuing Education:…
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This webinar is designed to provide medical fitness professionals the knowledge, resources and understanding to safely transfer a variety of adaptive fitness clients/participants with varying diagnosis from one level surface to another level surface (mat, exercise equipment, etc) and/or safely guard the adaptive fitness client as they perform exercises/movements during their adaptive fitness session Continuing Education: Product option "Webinar +…
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According to the AARP, nearly 90 percent of adults over 65 want to live in their homes as they grow older. This is a strong call to action for fitness professionals to level up their knowledge and skills to provide fitness programs that target functional mobility. Learn to develop and implement effective marketing strategies that engage and connect with this…
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Every day clients share the plot twists of their life story with their coaches and trainers: the good times, the hard times and all of the times in between. They also share their struggles with meeting their goals in between our sessions. In these moments, the coach or trainer may feel ill-equipped to know what they should say or not…
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