For this editorial piece, I have put myself in the “sneakers” of the health and fitness professional. In an age of smart-phones, tablets, I-pads, and ever emerging technology, there is possibly an unintended consequence for health and fitness professionals. It is almost too easy to send off a quick email or text anytime, anywhere, sometimes at the literal and direct expense of the person we are trying to serve.
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Smart Pause…
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Believe What You See
Tagged with: adaptive equipment disabilities equipment exercise Physical Activity Right Fit The Slider As we finalize plans to attend the Medical Fitness Association Conference (MFA) in Orlando Florida and present Strength Conditioning for Individuals with intellectual, cognitive and developmental disabilities”, I remember the first discussions our trainers and friends had about designing a piece of fitness equipment to make specific strength and cardio exercises easier to perform for clients with disabilities.
5 Reasons Why Exercise Can Help Depression
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While the many benefits of physical activity have long been praised, studies are just beginning to show that exercise can have a positive effect on those who suffer from depression. One notable study was performed by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Those with depression aged 18-70 were put through various 12-week exercise regimens. Almost 30% of all participants experienced full remission, while another 20% reported a significant improvement.
Ever wonder why some people don’t want to get exercise?
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A Tribute to the Ones that Make it Possible
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Everywhere you look you can find some remarkable or touching story regarding those individuals that struggle every day because of some type of a disability, disease, or addiction that has consumed their lives. The individual must be able to endure whatever obstacles are thrown at them, no matter how big or how hard it may be.
Researchers say that moderate exercise is the key to enhancing health
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For those of us who always think that “if one is good two are better, researchers have some good news. The “more is better” folks can lay off the vigorous exercise and do more moderate exercise – and their health will improve.
CLUBS, get set to… SWEAT for a VET 2011 at your own SWEAT-a-thon Event!
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On behalf of Project VisAbility, Sport & Health Clubs, and diamond sponsor Myzone,
we would like to invite you to participate in the second annual SWEAT for a VET event
on Saturday, November 12th from 9:30AM – 12:30PM (EST) via LIVE video link!
6 Great Exercises for People With Diabetes
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According to the American Diabetes Association, there are approximately 25 million children and adults who are diagnosed with diabetes. And just last year, 1.9 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed. Diabetes is a serious disease, which requires daily monitoring, a healthy balanced diet and regular exercise.
Pittsburgh: A City of Champions and Melting Pot of Talent
Tagged with: adaptive equipment equipment exercise Physical Activity physical disabilities Right Fit Slider Summer is that time of the year that offers us the time to explore, travel, and reconnect with relatives and friends. As for Right Fit trainers and staff, it provided the time to discuss designing a piece of fitness equipment that will make strength and endurance exercises easier for our clients with physical and mental disabilities.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Exercise
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (pronounced: a-mi-oh-TROH-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROH-sis) or ALS is a serious, degenerative nervous system disease that causes weakness, muscle atrophy, spasticity, and trouble breathing. Early symptoms include muscle twitching, weakness in limbs, slurred speech and awkwardness. Most of the people who are affected by ALS first notice that they have started to trip or stumble, particularly if they have a “dropped foot” that no longer lifts when walking. Others notice that they have begun to have difficulty in buttoning a shirt or using a key to open a lock. A small percentage of people have an onset in which difficulty in speaking clearly or swallowing are the first noticeable symptoms. Regardless of where the first symptoms initiate, the disease gradually spreads throughout the body.
