{"id":22134,"date":"2018-06-29T19:08:41","date_gmt":"2018-06-30T02:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/?page_id=22134"},"modified":"2022-08-16T11:28:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T18:28:56","slug":"mfn-blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/mfn-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"MFN Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Inflammaging: The Link Between Sarcopenia and Cognitive Decline<\/a><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n Awareness is the first step to making changes to live healthier, stronger, and longer. Older adults love to learn, and sharing life-saving information empowers them.
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Understanding the Value of Medical Fitness<\/a><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\nMedical fitness is a specialized niche that focuses on integrating exercise and rehabilitation within clinical care, targeting individuals with chronic conditions or those recovering from injuries. Personal trainers can significantly advance their careers by gaining expertise in medical fitness, enabling <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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3 Curves = Straight: The Importance of Neutral Spine in Exercise<\/a><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\nI have been teaching strength training, as well as Pilates based mat and Vinyasa Yoga for over 2 decades. As a former dancer, I know that I was always struggling with having a \u201cflat stomach\u201d or having a \u201cflat back\u201d. <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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The Secret To Improving Mental Health With Physical Activity\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n When I first entered the field of performance coaching, terms like building resilience, develop focused attention, manage sustainable energy levels and strengthen our emotional intelligence were sought after areas of development not only in elite athletic training; but also, executive <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Bridging the Gap Between Fitness and Healthcare: Why the Future Needs Medical Fitness Professionals<\/a><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\nWith over half of U.S. adults living with at least one chronic disease or medical condition, there\u2019s a growing demand for professionals who can bridge the gap between healthcare and fitness. The solution? A new wave of educated, specialized fitness <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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You Are Not Meant to Do This Alone: Why Coaches Must Advocate With (Not Just For) Their Clients<\/a><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\nLet\u2019s get one thing straight: you\u2019re not supposed to know everything.
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\nIf you're a wellness professional, a coach, or a trainer who's ever felt the pressure to have all the answers\u2014pause right there. The most powerful thing you can do for <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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How Do You Know Which Exercise Is Best For You?<\/a><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\nANY exercise is better than no exercise, but there\u2019s no such thing as one workout for everyone and everything. There\u2019s carryover between different kinds of exercise, but there\u2019s a lot that doesn\u2019t. Runners don\u2019t automatically become skilled martial artists. Specificity <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Asthma and Exercise<\/a><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n Most people with Asthma can exercise and become fit. But the type, and intensity of exercise Asthmatics can do varies greatly from person to person. Here's a video that outlines the rules of thumb. <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Body Fat Promotes Heart Disease<\/a><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n Risk factors for heart disease \u2013 elevated LDL cholesterol, hypertension, elevated triglycerides, inflammation, and blood glucose \u2013 are all exacerbated by excess body fat, and overweight\/obesity itself is considered a risk factor.1-3
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Can\u2019t Vs. Doesn\u2019t Understand; Coaching Towards Learning Style<\/a><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n \u201cOkay, now let\u2019s see a squat, I\u2019m gonna go first and then you try.\u201d
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