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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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For eons, if not longer, the traditional lunge and split squat have been promoted as a functional variation of the parallel-stance squat in that it positions one leg in front of the other. Over the past two decades, functional exercise has been promoted as exercises applicable to ADL, sport, and injury prevention. The traditional lunge does not meet those standards.…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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