Exercise is Medicine

Overview

One of the most important decisions a person will make regarding his or her overall health is to incorporate physical activity into his or her lifestyle. We understand that encouragement from a physician might be the greatest influence on a patient’s decision to make a lifestyle change.

Exercise is Medicine is an initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association. This program is a quick, simple and effective process for a person to get on track with improving his or her quality of health and well-being. This program helps individuals with varying health conditions (i.e., hypertension, sleep disorders, obesity, etc.) learn how to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines. We offer programs for Phase III Cardiac Rehab, Next Step – Musculoskeletal injury, Joint Effort, Diabetes Fitness, Cancer Fit, and Better Bones – Osteoporosis. With the guidance of an exercise specialist, the individual will train and learn how to perform exercises that are more effective in improving his or her health and quality of life.

Benefits

• Improved cardio-respiratory fitness
• Reduced and maintained blood pressure
• Increased muscular strength and endurance
• Weight loss
• Increased bone density
• Reduced stress
• Increased energy
• Improved quality of sleep

Services

• Tailored Health and Fitness Assessment
• Customized Exercise Prescription designed by a degreed and certified exercise specialist (workouts can include land and/or aquatic exercises, depending on personal needs and preferences)
• Safe exercise progression directed toward achievement of the physician-directed goals.
• Unlimited access to all of the land and aquatics group exercise classes suitable for people of all physical abilities
• Safe exercise progression directed toward achievement of the stated preset goals specific to the participant’s medical diagnosis.
• Blood pressure, heart rate, and exercise monitoring
• Consultation with a registered dietitian
• Weekly sessions with your exercise specialist to review and progress your program.
• Free health and nutrition programs and classes
• Progress report to the referring physician

Cost

Participation in the Exercise is Medicine program requires a prescription from a physician. The cost is $60 for 60 consecutive days in the program (two months). Scholarships are available for those who meet the financial need criteria. After graduating from the program, the client may join LIFT Wellness Center and the enrollment fee is waived. Scholarships may transfer to membership, pending client compliance with the program.

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Get Started

Entry into our Exercise is Medicine Program begins with a referral from your physician or healthcare provider. Contact us at [email protected].

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