It all starts in the mind! We hear this all the time but what does it mean? Dr. Kelly will take you through the mental aspects of battling the bulge. Imagery and visualization, cutting yourself some slack, and engaging oneself will be discussed. Continuing Education: Product option "Webinar + CEU Quiz" provides one (1) CEU toward renewal of any MedFit…
Gait speed with sprint-like mechanics, is our freedom to GO, anywhere and anytime, with confidence and automaticity. Frequently referred to as our 6th Vital sign, a BRISK ‘springy’ step IS the antithesis of the ‘slipper shuffle.’ It is a key player in fall resistance, our ability to stay up. It provides us with a springboard for expanding our movement sphere,…
Meditation is a mental exercise that trains the brain to think, process and react differently. 2022 can be a more calm, less reactive year for you if you choose to create the discipline of meditation, utilizing techniques to calm the monkey mind. This webinar discusses how to accomplish your goals and help your clients achieve theirs by using meditation as…
Many of our clients or patients experience discomfort or pain in the neck and shoulders or the low-back because of postural stress, sports activities, work-related stress, or trauma. Stretching the muscle groups in these regions can provide great relief from tightness and pain and help restore normal range-of-motion and pain-free function. Facilitated Stretching is a safe and effective flexibility method…
There are 6 Official Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine and now mounting evidence that supports daily exposure to nature and fresh air is also vital to optimizing overall physical and mental health. Time spent in nature has been shown to help lower blood pressure, reduce nervous system arousal, enhance immune system function, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem. In a culture of…
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training is a modality that can have profoundly positive health and fitness effects for all types of clients. BFR training uses bands placed around the upper arms or upper legs at a mild tightness that allows normal blood flow to working muscles but slightly modifies blood flow return. This amplifies the effects of exercise in less…
Following two year of pandemic lockdowns and social distancing, the effective delivery of fall prevention programming is more important than ever before. Older adults and care providers need evidence-based strategies that can restore balance and mobility safely and efficiently while reducing chronic stress and fall risk. Join us to explore why and how building joint mobility and stability at feet…
The middle-stage today begins at 35, not 50, especially when when we consider a looming 100-yr lifespan. But when we ask the average person, ‘do you want to live to be100?’, the answers invariably begin with “YES, if I __________!” So we as Medical Fitness Specialists and Coaches are tasked with extending the health-brain-play spans of our clients, which inevitably…
With physical fitness, an array of products and devices are creating the idea that you must test, target, and track every specific aspect of health and be afraid of your own body. The same misguided approach will likely happen with brain fitness in the future. Explore how to steer clear of expensive and unnecessary tests and assessments. By creating Complete…
Age is more than a number, it’s a biological function that you can influence to either speed up or slow down and even reverse. Join Dr. Melissa Petersen, the founder of the Human Longevity Institute as she shares 4 proven lifestyle solutions that are easy to implement. Get ready to learn the research that validates how these 4 steps done…
When belly fat and weight gain are common in midlife, women often also develop a reduced tolerance to exercise. Simultaneously, muscle (and bone) loss is accelerated. This trifecta making exercise that provides adequate stimulus both desirable and tricky. This session will discuss the mechanisms, and the solutions so coaches can 1) identify exercise intolerance 2) create an exercise plan for…
In this webinar with Dr. Naomi Albertson, we’ll discuss the processes of aging and the effect on muscle and athletic performance. You will gain understanding of the normal cellular processes associated with aging and the ways to combat declines in athletic performance. Continuing Education: Product option "Webinar + CEU Quiz" provides one (1) CEU toward renewal of any MedFit Classroom…
