Friday, October, 23, 2009
Exercise Programs For The Gym
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.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Christine Miller
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Health Expert
...shopped the membership “sales” and joined a new gym this week. My goals for the year: 1)...
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By Grant Cooper
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Health Expert
...you may be wondering if it is worth your joining a gym or health club, or if you could do your...
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By Kenn Kihiu
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Health Expert
...friends to walk or workout with you. If you go to the gym, make some friends at the gym and try...
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By Christine Miller
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Health Expert
...chapter of the Arthritis Foundation to find water exercise programs in your area For example, I...
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By Christine Miller
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Health Expert
...hard time maintaining fitness programs. For example, gyms see a huge surge of memberships in...
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Health Guide
...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...
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...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...
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...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...
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...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...
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...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...
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January 06, 2009
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