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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Exercise Programs For The Gym

Some gyms tailor workouts to health conditions

October 06, 2008
More health clubs and gyms are offering workouts and classes specifically designed for people with chronic health conditions. Diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, and breast cancer are just a few of the conditions that experts say may affect the way patients can work out. In this article from CNN, one reporter talks to health club managers as well as gymgoers about the challenges of finding the right exercise program during a bout with chronic illness. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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My New Year’s Resolution: Exercise Regularly… And Keep Up With It
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...shopped the membership “sales” and joined a new gym this week. My goals for the year: 1)... Read more »

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9 Reasons You Should Join A Gym If You Have Arthritis
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...you may be wondering if it is worth your joining a gym or health club, or if you could do your... Read more »

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5 Simple But Powerful Fitness Steps You Can Take In The New Year
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

...friends to walk or workout with you. If you go to the gym, make some friends at the gym and try... Read more »

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Swimming and Water Exercise: Great for Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...chapter of the Arthritis Foundation to find water exercise programs in your area For example, I... Read more »

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Not exercising at all? How about PACE?
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...hard time maintaining fitness programs. For example, gyms see a huge surge of memberships in... Read more »

Health Guide

Motivation
...shorter periods -- such as 10 minute sessions. In addition, people can achieve health benefits from other exercise programs, including weight training, yoga, or tai chi.Stick to a prepared... Read more »
Recommended Exercise Methods
...Before investing in and bringing home any exercise machine, however, it is wise to first test it at a gym. In addition, initial supervised training when using these machines can reduce the risk of... Read more »
Stress: Lifestyle Changes
...exciting, challenging, and satisfying. The following are some suggestions:Sign up for aerobics classes at a gym.Brisk walking is an excellent aerobic exercise that is free and available to nearly... Read more »
Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part II: Recovery
...program. As part of cardiac rehabilitation, patients treated with bypass surgery usually attend monitored exercise programs. This is especially important for high-risk patients and those with... Read more »
The Effects of exercise on the Heart: MyDietExercise.com
...women also found substantial protection from brisk walking or striding (rather than casual walking).Exercise Programs for High-Risk IndividualsAnyone with heart disease or risk factors for... Read more »

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