Reprinted with Permission from FLS Partner World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S) www.witseducation.com Written by Michelle Matte Helping people reach their fitness goals can be gratifying and rewarding, but if your fitness job doesn’t pay the bills, you may find yourself looking Read More …
Cardiac Rehabilitation is a medically based, professionally supervised program that assists people in recovering from heart attacks, heart surgeries, and other coronary interventions such as PTCA (angioplasty) and stenting. Cardiac rehab intervention, most often prescribed by doctor referral, has been Read More …
Inflammation and irritation of the coronary (heart) artery inner lining can be caused by years of smoking and uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes. These inflamed areas can start to collect cholesterol from the blood stream and begin to form plaque. This Read More …
There are several precautions a client can take to not only prevent hypoglycemia, but to also have a safe exercise experience. Use these Guidelines to help your client avoid complications during exercise. Inject insulin in a part of the body Read More …
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Today, survival trends are improving, however the number of deaths caused by cancer has increased. More than one-third of yearly cancer deaths are related to diet and physical Read More …
Knowledge of the respiratory system and pulmonary function is fundamental for training the client with chronic conditions known as pulmonary disorders. These disorders are characterized by airflow obstruction, cardiovascular and muscular impairments, abnormalities of gas exchange, and psychological issues including Read More …
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Prevention of hypoglycemia is important for a safe exercise program for someone who has diabetes. Anyone taking insulin or an oral medication that may cause hypoglycemia should be aware of symptoms and how to manage this situation Read More …
By FLS Authors Naomi Aaronson and Ann Marie Turo As an Occupational Therapist, many patients come to me who are in pain and are suffering from a variety of issues including breast cancer, repetitive stress injuries, musculoskeletal problems, and back pain. Read More …
June Chewning, BS MA In my 38 year career and 18 years owning a fitness center, I know heart attacks happen. I have heard about them when members went home, sat up in bed, and dropped dead next to their Read More …
The information provided is adapted from “Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Intervention,” a Medical Fitness Specialist Certificate Program authored by Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF) and produced by Fitness Learning Systems. June M. Chewning MA, BS, AEA Dementia is a Read More …