The 4 Primary Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

This information is taken from Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease, a continuing education course authored by Dr. AQ Rana, leading PD researcher and founder of the World Parkinson’s Program. The two primary categories of symptoms for Parkinson’s disease are the primary Read More …

How Injuries Occur and the Rehab Triangle

The information in this course can be found in the Understanding Human Movement Home Study Course. Introduction The human body is a complex machine that consists of multiple parts engineered to work and function synergistically. At the helm is the Read More …

Why Client Blood Labs are so Important to the Fitness Industry

The information in this course is from the Blood Lab Wellness Specialist CE course. A recent post in the Journal of Precision Medicine looks at the rise of consumer genetic testing like 23 and Me as the new boon in Read More …

Your Brain on Exercise-Critical!

The information provided is adapted from the “Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Intervention Program.” Dementia is a syndrome characterized by a chronic deterioration relating to memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform activities of daily living. Consciousness, however, is not Read More …

Simple Steps to Manage Diabetes and Be Healthy

In case you missed it, check out our new YouTube channel for helpful videos! One of the latest suggestions for effective weight loss with diabetes includes cutting back on diabetes (and other) medications that cause weight gain and trying others that Read More …

Stress Management Exercise Programming

Information for this Blog post is taken from Stress Management Exercise Specialist ™ Course for Health and Fitness Professionals: Specialist Certificate Program As fitness professionals, we know that exercise helps our clients to cope with stress. We are told that any type Read More …

Why is Breakfast Really That Important?

Brain health is directly related to blood sugar levels (glucose homeostasis) in the body. The information in this article is taken from the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists (AASDN) continuing education course “The Science of Nutrition.” There are Read More …

How to Create the First Two-week Exercise Program for Breast Cancer Recovery

When you begin to work with a new client, especially a breast cancer survivor, the first 2 weeks are incredibly important in setting the stage for a longer term program. This example 2 week program will help guide you through Read More …