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. 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 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 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. 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…
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…
