The number of people being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and ductal breast carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is on the rise. More than three million individuals have survived breast cancer. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women other Read More …
Category: Continuing Education
Risk Factors and Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
The information in this post is from the Alzheimer’s Prevention and Intervention Specialist Certificate Program: Course 1: Exercise Prescription for Alzheimer’s Prevention and Intervention. Authored by Dharma Singh Khalsa M.D., Founding President/Medical Director of Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation There Read More …
Core Conditioning Camp
Great ideas for core conditioning and core training.
Be a Blood Pressure Hero!
Compiled by June M. Chewning BS, MA The information from this article is from “Blood Pressure, Hypertension, and Exercise.” A continuing education course offered by Fitness Learning Systems. Did you know as a health-fitness professional you can have a positive Read More …
Social Aspects of Aging and Exercise
The information in this article is taken from “The Issue of Aging” a continuing education course authored by gerontology specialist Sandy Stoub, MS. The aspect of “social”-ology of exercise is an important consideration for older adults. While the physiological aspects Read More …
History of Exercise and Pregnancy
This information is adapted from “A Modern Approach to Exercise During Pregnancy” a continuing education course authored by Danielle Spangler and produced by Fitness Learning Systems. Historically, prenatal physical activity has been influenced by necessity, race, ethnicity, social status, wealth, Read More …
Return to Life: Breast Cancer Recovery
What are some things you can do to help your client recover and thrive after Breast Cancer treatment? What are important things to know to work with BC clients? (The information for this post is adapted from “Return to Life: Read More …
Functional Training for All Ages
The information in this course is from the eLearning continuing education course: Functional Training for All Ages by Sandy Stoub MS. See the full course to learn more information about the components and importance of functional training. Videos and interactive Read More …
Why is Breakfast Really That Important?
Compiled by June M Chewning Brain health is directly related to blood sugar levels (glucose homeostasis) in the body. The information in this article is taken from the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists (AASDN) continuing education course “The Read More …
Your Brain on Exercise-Critical!
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 …