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…
One fall can be the beginning of the end for an older adult. Building fall resilience must be a top priority when designing fitness training programs for our senior clients. But where do you start? Join us to explore the importance of utilizing a Biopsychosocial approach when communicating, educating and training clients. Discover the underlying causes of falls. Learn practical…
Eating disorders are classifiable diagnosable conditions, but what exactly is disordered eating? Did you know that constantly counting calories or macros, obsessively tracking the numbers on your Fitbit or Apple Watch, strictly planning meals according to whether or not you have met your goals, or restricting food to account for a few glasses of wine are all examples of disordered…
It is well known that only 15-20% of American’s go to health/fitness clubs. Even a smaller fraction, of that very small fraction, work with fitness professionals. Not only does this negatively impact public health, but it also limits opportunities to have a stable career as a fitness professional, as we’re all fighting over the same, very small, market. One of…
