Taking on fitness training for stroke survivors can sound daunting. What is important to realize is that your services are very needed in this population! In this presentation, Dr. Higgins and Pat will discuss the broad topic of Neuroplasticity and some practical ways to make positive neuroplastic change happen. Also covered are some general concepts of how you can quickly…
Stress no longer needs to stress us out. Discover the science behind how we can leverage stress as a powerful tool to help us live longer and grow stronger. Join Dr. Melissa Petersen, Founder of the Human Longevity Institute as she shares the science of longevity explaining the role of stress on biological aging and how we can implement immediate…
In this webinar with Dr. Dan Mikeska, educator and founder of Medical Exercise Academy, we’ll discuss: What is Medical Fitness? Why is it important? How it can be incorporated into a training business? Continuing Education: Product option "Webinar + CEU Quiz" provides one (1) CEU toward renewal of any MedFit Classroom fitness specialization. Are you a MedFit Network member? MFN members…
Did you know that losing an hour of sleep each March is linked to increased traffic accidents, strokes, and heart attacks? This webinar with Dr. Kelly Bennion discusses why sleep is essential for our physical and mental health, giving practical tips for improving sleep hygiene. Discover actionable strategies to manage the time change and optimize your sleep, therefore enhancing cognition,…
In cardiovascular exercise, the main goal is maintaining a healthy heart rate and optimal neurochemistry. Ideally, we want to stay within a heart rate zone. The BEST way to accomplish this is with nasal breathing. Not only are we supporting our heart but we’re working to create autonomic balance with our Autonomic Nervous System. With some basic understanding of nasal…
In this webinar with Dr. Grove Higgins and Pat Marques, we’ll discuss some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding joint replacement for the knees, hips, and shoulders. You will also learn about some innovative, “neuro-centric” training methods that can be applied for improved range of motion, pain mitigation, stability, and strength, which fitness trainers can apply with joint replacement…
We keep saying that we need to make exercise more enjoyable and fun, yet we never actually do it. Interestingly, the same elements of reactivity, coordination, friendly competition, and cognitive challenge that can be used to make fitness fun can also enhance brain function now, brain health later, and can aid in prevention and potentially slow the progression of brain…
