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The Benefits of Exercise for Individuals with Autism

Seriously, what aren’t the benefits of fitness for the autism population? As human beings, we all need to move for optimal health and development. Last I checked (approximately four minutes ago), individuals with autism and related disorders were, in fact, human beings. When discussing the inherent benefits of exercise, certainly there are physical, behavioral, and cognitive areas of ability that can receive a boost in quality.

Bikes and Bones

Inspired by the AmGen Tour of California, coming through Santa Cruz, I am thinking about the bone density of the world’s top cyclists. In the past 5 years, much has changed in the way we think about exercise and bone density. We used to think that weight-bearing or weight training exercise was the best for building bone. So, just what exercise is best for building bone? And, what can avid cyclists do to preserve their bones?

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Exercise – Don’t Break the Hearts of Your Loved Ones

Two and a half years ago my dad had a fluke accident in our home, at the age of 87 he fell and broke his leg. Well, my dad is an avid tennis player, gym enthusiast, has a Nordic Track in his bedroom, and takes bike treks with his buddies (the ones 20 years his junior) for hundreds of kms. Even at his age, he had a fabulous recovery, blowing the minds of all health professionals…

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Are you aware of the global aging crisis?

Are you aware of the global aging crisis? Now at FAI we don’t think to grow old is a problem or a crisis at all. But many of our developed countries around the world are facing a crisis of economic and health care stresses as their countries begin to tip out of balance with respect to their average ag

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Facility Spotlight: Phoenix Athletica, Medical Fitness Facility in PA

Name: Phoenix Athletica
Location: Pocono Summit, PA
Website: phoenixathletica.com
Member Since: 2015
Specializations: TRX, Corrective Exercise, Therapeutic Exercise, Weight Loss

How does your business help those with chronic disease/medical conditions or who need pre & postnatal care?

We offer one-on-one personal training that focuses on the individuals specific needs/goals. We stay up on current trends in medical fitness and attend medically focuses workshops as it relates to fitness training.

What makes your facility different from other medically oriented facilities? 

We are the only medically oriented fitness training facility in our area.

What are the services you provide?  

Personal training, weight loss, nutritional guidance, and group classes/semiprivate workouts

How long has your facility been in business?

Since 2014

Does your business support any community activities in your area and if so, what are they and why these?

We support the Linda Geed Breast Cancer 5k event and various local school organizations. We like to stay involved in our immediate community as much as possible.

What is a favorite memory of yours working with someone who had a health challenge or disability?

We have a client who went from a wheelchair to a walker to walking on his own after having severe brain injuries. He now enjoys training on our spin bikes and using the TRX.

What would you like to see change/develop/emerge in the future of healthcare and the fitness industry?

We would like to see that personal fitness is covered by health insurances, especially for those who critically need it but can’t afford it.

And what are you doing to make this happen? 

We have signed letters to state congressman asking them to make this a reality.

Does your business have a motto, if so, what is it?  

Revitalize the body, restore the soul!

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