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Exercise Experts are Available
If you are a high-risk patient who needs supervised exercise, your doctor will refer you to a Clinical Exercise Physiologist or a Clinical Exercise Specialist. Otherwise healthy individuals may still benefit from a non-clinical fitness professional such as a Health Fitness Specialist or a certified personal trainer. Use the ACSM ProFinder to find one in your area.
If you choose to work with a fitness expert, find out about their costs, areas of expertise and types of clients they assist. Ask for a free assessment or trial period. Make sure they are ACSM-certified. Call their references. Be clear about your expectations.
Exercise Despite Illness and Injury
Your Prescription for Health Series provides recommendations for exercising safely with a variety of health conditions. You can also learn about Physical Activity with a Disability and Exercise and Rehabilitation. These and many other resources are available around-the-clock at www.exerciseismedicine.org. Bookmark the site now!
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