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…
This webinar will review the basic essentials of how female reproductive hormones function in the Human body through various life stages with an emphasis on perimenopause and menopause. We’ll then review how these changes affect the musculoskeletal system and metabolism and relevant implications for the trainer and nutrition coach in guiding their clients through this dynamic stage of life. We…
Designing and delivering a reasonably safe exercise prescription is a general legal duty of exercise professionals, but what does “reasonably safe” mean? This webinar will describe factors that courts use to determine a reasonably safe exercise program as well as the exercise professional’s standard of care. Strategies that can be developed and implemented by exercise professionals will be presented to…
With more data, incredible diagnostic imaging and procedures, we better understand the biological differences between men and women when it comes to frailty, the dyna-sarco-osteopenias, and CV-metabolic risk factors, disease manifestations and trajectories. Chronic disease has its roots in the 4 I's, what I coin Aging Accelerants. R.E.H.A.B. [Restore-Energy-Hardiness-Aspirations-Benchmarks] is grounded in 5 Buttressed Pillars and 7S Training Buckets. There…
According to the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, 1 in 44 children has been diagnosed with ASD. The likelihood becomes much higher fitness professionals will interact with clients having ASD because this is the future adult population. There are social communication and restrictive and/or repetitive behaviors that can influence physical activity among this population. As fitness professionals,…
Assessments... most trainers are scared of this word, and many clients don't want to go through them. A good assessment should not be feared, and actually it should be embraced because it may give critical information to guide your training program. What if you went to the medical doctor and he or she just guessed at what you might have,…
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…