Disease Considerations

The Parkinson’s Foundation recently developed competencies for exercise professionals. Learn how exercise can benefit people with this disease—and how you can help.

One of the essential elements of treatment for Parkinson’s Disease is exercise and, while a well-rounded exercise program is vital, one form of physical activity that may surprise you has emerged to offer significant benefits: boxing. 

Though the long-term effects of COVID-19 are still being researched and much is unknown, we are aware of the respiratory complications and effects of Long COVID.  It is likely personal trainers will train someone who has contracted COVID-19.  Returning to exercise is recommended but there are a few considerations trainers should be aware of when working with these clients.  

A growing body of evidence supports the importance of resistance training for building strength and improving functional outcomes in breast cancer survivors. While upper-body resistance training is safe and can provide numerous benefits for breast cancer survivors, consideration for breast cancer–specific symptoms and treatment-related concerns should be made during exercise program design. Continue reading for some key considerations.

Are you vaccinated? Here are some guidelines for getting moving again.