This product is an online, self-study course. Designed for both medical fitness and yoga professionals, this one-of-a-kind course bridges the gap between medical fitness and yoga program design, development and delivery! This course delivers what you need to know to partner with your client in the co-creation of a tailored medical fitness yoga program – from promotion in the scope of…
This product is an online, self-study course. Medical and fitness professionals are often presented with special populations to work with, to include persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, 1 in 44 children have been diagnosed with ASD. The likelihood becomes much higher fitness professionals will interact with clients having…
This product is an online, self-study course. This course blends fitness training and occupational therapy to provide clients with a fitness program that supports the aging process to maintain vitality and quality-of-life. Learners will review the three planes of motions and how to incorporate them into private or group training, how the brain initiates movement, how the body ages, exercises that…
This product is an online, self-study course. Start and complete at your own pace. Excessive weight that results in compromised metabolic health is crippling our society both financially and spiritually. The many physiological and biochemical properties of an unhealthy metabolic state present significant challenges to daily life in general and in reversing course toward health in particular for people with obesity.…
This product is an online, self-study course. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hundreds of millions of people suffer every day from chronic respiratory diseases. Currently, 235 million people have asthma, 64 million people have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) while millions have allergic rhinitis and other often-underdiagnosed chronic respiratory diseases. Respiratory diseases do not discriminate and affect people of…
This product is an online, self-study course. Research has shown the positive influence of exercise on alcohol use disorder (AUD) recovery as well as other drug-related substances. However, qualitative research has been missing which helps persons in the medical and fitness professions to better understand how persons connect exercise performance to their recovery process. This information also leads to better strategic…
This product is an online, self-study course. Course Author: Briana Bragg Conscious mindful breathing is a guaranteed tool to calm the body of stress, reduce racing thoughts and boost immunity. However, many of us breathe in a way that keeps our mind and body in a stressed state. In this self-paced, online course you will learn about the brain -…
This product is an online, self-study course. Course Author: Briana Bragg We are a set of programs. For many, these programs rule our life and they were learned from ages 0-7. Understanding what programs we are running on from childhood, enables us to make impactful changes by updating the internal software to new ideals and belief systems that suit the life…
This product is an online, self-study course. Awareness…the key to unlocking personal freedom. This is the foundation - without this nothing will change. Uncovering why we do what we do has a powerful impact when embarking on change in our lives. This course teaches the practice of awareness in our daily lives to uncover the patterns that consistently show up in…
This product is an online, self-study course. Start and complete at your own pace. This course is designed to provide medical and fitness professionals the knowledge needed to safely and effectively design and implement adaptive exercise programs for individuals living with or recovering from a physical disability or disease. Clientele includes but are not limited to Stroke Survivors, Spinal Cord…
This product is an online, self-study course. This course is designed to provide medical and fitness professionals the knowledge needed to safely and effectively design and implement exercise programs for eating disordered individuals. Gain an in-depth understanding of various types, symptoms, and causes of disordered eating, as well as how it affects the basic functions and health and wellness of…
This product is an online, self-study course. This course provides a foundation in wellness and lifestyle coaching skills that can easily be used by fitness and wellness professionals as they help their clients succeed at lifestyle improvement. Become proficient in having The Wellness Coaching Conversation, a conversation that demonstrates understanding while eliciting and empowering the client to choose an active…
This course is 100% online and self-study. Start and complete at your own pace. The Alzheimer’s Disease Fitness Specialist Course blends current science with common sense to present cutting-edge ideas to optimize the impact that fitness can have in the lives of those you serve who are concerned about or diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. With numerous lifestyle factors mediating this disease…
This product is an online, self-study course. Your arthritis course was one of the best I have ever taken. It was nice to take a course where no stone was left unturned. --Student of MedFit's Arthritis Fitness Specialist Course You will improve the overall health and wellness of the arthritis community by becoming an Arthritis Fitness Specialist. This online course is…
This product is an online, self-study course. Restore Energy, Heartiness, Aspirations & Benchmarks Fitness professionals are an integral extension of Phase III-IV cardiac rehab programs. We coach the client to move and perform better in their game of life, beyond their cardiac history, co-morbidities and risk factors. People don’t live to be safe and healthy; they live safer and healthier…
This product is an online, self-study course. Substance Use Disorder affects a huge number of individuals. More than 20 million Americans are diagnosed with Substance Abuse Disorder. Research shows that exercise therapy can help be hugely beneficial to those recovering from substance use disorder and can improve long-term neurological outcomes to relapse prevention. There are physiological and psychological considerations fitness…
This educational product is an online, self-study course. Diabetes has a profound impact on our healthcare system and can lead to comorbidities such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, nerve damage, and more. Every 21 seconds someone in the US is diagnosed with diabetes, and 90-95% of those cases are Type 2 diabetes (T2D). The good news: doctors recommend…
This product is an online, self-study course. According to the National Institute on Health (NIH), fibromyalgia affects over 5 million U.S. adults and an estimated 3-6% of the world population. While fibromyalgia is most prevalent in women (75-90% of those with fibromyalgia), it also occurs in men and children of all ethnic groups. Some of your clients may suffer from…
This product is an online, self-study course. Are you interested in becoming a Medical Fitness Specialist, and earning a certificate of specialization, but you don’t know where to start, or which chronic diseases or medical conditions you want to focus on? This course is your gateway to specializing! The Foundations of Medical Fitness online course is designed to equip you…
This product is an online, self-study course. The aging of America is birthing new opportunities for fitness professionals. Today, and every single day for the next decade, 10,000 baby boomers will reach the age of 65. This generation is made up of roughly 73 million people who control more than two-thirds of the disposable income in the United States. These…
This product is an online, self-study course. Over 1 million Americans undergo joint replacements every year. Most of these procedures are life-changing, helping the recipient to get back to activities of daily living and improve their quality of life. But the work of recovery does not end with rehabilitation. Many are left with decreased overall strength, range of motion, as…
This product is an online, self-study course. By 2030 there will be more people over the age of 65 than those under 18. Our population is changing and while we are living longer lives, with 6 out of every 10 people having a chronic disease, it would seem we are still not living better. For some, this poses concern, a possible…
This is an online, self-study course. *This course originally aired in March 2020 as a 6-part Webinar Series called, "Breath As Medicine for Aging and Active Adults." You may not want to purchase this course if you previously purchased the webinar series.* Course Authors: Ed Harrold, Wendy Harrold Disordered breathing is affecting adults and children either causing or the result…
This product is an online, self-study course. Start and complete at your own pace. Mid-life women comprise a rapidly growing demographic in the fitness industry and no matter what your area of expertise, you will likely be caring for women in this stage of life. Now more than ever, the medical and fitness communities are gaining knowledge and an awareness…
This product is an online, self-study course. This online course is designed to train students on the utility of genetic testing in the context of a fitness practice. We cover both the scientific and business applications of genetic testing to help fitness professionals improve programming for their clients and grow their business with genetic testing as a cutting-edge complementary fitness…
This is an online, self-study course. Start and complete at your own pace. This 12+ hour course is a focused look at individual joints that then “zooms out” to see how each joint affects and is influenced by the whole body. Overall body performance and health is greatly linked to the function and health of joints. Function will be explored…
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Everything You Need to Create Your Own Medical Fitness Business Plan and Services Course author: JR Burgess, CEO of HealthOvators, author, and entrepreneur. Learn integrative healthcare business solutions for personal trainers and medical practices to reverse chronic disease and body degeneration while building your bottom line. Included in the course: Included in the course: 7+ hours of Video Education teaching you…
This product is an online, self-study course. You can work with clients that suffer from multiple sclerosis to help develop strength, flexibility, balance, breathing, and improve their quality of life. In this Specialization course: You’ll learn the causes, signs, and symptoms of multiple sclerosis along with traditional treatment and management techniques. You’ll obtain a working knowledge of the anatomy and…
This product is an online, self-study course. More than 42% of Americans have obesity, with the prevalence in the US rising over 12% in the last 18 years. This presents an opportunity for fitness professionals with specialized knowledge and expertise in working with clients with obesity. The etiology of obesity is multifaceted and strategies for prevention and treatment are varied.…
This product is an online, self-study course. It is estimated that 50 million Americans experience daily joint pain and discomfort due to joint damage or injury. Another 8.6 million more people are dealing concomitantly with low back pain. This combination, once introduced to weakened muscles and bones generally results in decreased mobility and stability, diminished strength, and a compromised ability to…
This product is an online, self-study course. Many fitness professionals lack the knowledge to safely and effectively design fitness programs that specifically meet the needs of those diagnosed with Osteoporosis, or at risk of being diagnosed. Many trainers are intimidated to take on clients with osteopenia, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and other bone issues. These clients need and can benefit the most…
This product is an online, self-study course. Every nine seconds a person is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. By this time, the patient has been experiencing symptoms for years. Over the past decade, numerous exercise methods have surfaced all claiming to “slow the progression of the disease.” Research studies reveal more and more information about the epidemiology of the disease while fitness…
As a society, we need to support pregnant women and new mothers with their healthcare and quality of life. Pregnancy and childbirth are one of the most impactful biological functions that occur. The long-term effects of pregnancy and childbirth are just beginning to be explored. There is a critical importance of educating and empowering women as well as their healthcare…
This product is an online, self-study course. Sports related injuries are some of the most common injuries in the United states. They are not limited to one age group, gender or ethnicity. They are seen across the board in high caliber athletics, youth leagues, gym training or the common weekend warrior. Some of these injuries are self-limiting and will heal…
This product is an online, self-study course. Complete at your own pace. A stroke is a life-altering occurrence that can profoundly affect activities of daily life to greatly varying degrees. However, after the hospital and rehab is done, there is still so much that can improve, with the right guidance. Stroke Recovery Fitness Specialists can uniquely position themselves to help…