| Supervised Exercise
Program
ProActive specializes in professional exercise supervision and
assistance.
Exercise is crucial for prevention and treatment of a broad spectrum of chronic health conditions. ProActive offers supervised exercise programs with continual assistance from
our professional exercise staff. Programs consist of
individualized exercise prescriptions specifically
designed for healthy and various special
populations.
ProActive strives to:
- Utilize exercise for general health and
wellness.
- Utilize exercise for physical therapy and
rehabilitation.
- Help people make exercise part of their
lifestyle.
- Make exercise convenient, safe and
effective.
- Properly design, supervise and assist personal exercise programs for individuals with various health conditions, diseases and concerns.
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FAQ:
What is ProActive’s approach to exercise?
We focus on exercise for optimizing health. We take a therapeutic approach to exercise with the goal of restoring and improving physical function as well as reducing or preventing health-related risk factors or conditions.
ProActive’s exercise wellness programs ultimately help to improve one’s overall health, well-being and quality of life. Personalized supervision, machine set-up, encouragement and continual assistance are always provided with every exercise and physical therapy session at no extra cost. ProActive strives to make exercise convenient, safe and effective in order to make it a lasting part of all clients’ lives.
How does the ProActive exercise staff supervise me?
Our professional exercise staff develop and modify exercise programs based on individual health and fitness needs. This service is always included in the membership price. Exercise prescriptions are made based on health conditions, diseases and rehabilitation concerns. Supervised exercise sessions most often consist of strength and aerobic training components. Our professional exercise instructors oversee individuals during every workout through:
1) Setting-up exercise machines.
2) Evaluating personal exercise charts.
3) Analyzing exercise form.
4) Educating individuals on general exercise principles, the health and fitness benefits of exercise and the relationship of exercise with specific health conditions and diseases.
5) Modifying exercise prescriptions when appropriate.
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What does a ProActive strength program consist of?
Resistance strength training helps to restore and improve overall muscular strength and endurance. A series of resistance exercise machines- called a circuit line- are used for individuals to physically move and work the major muscles of the body. Proactive utilizes a MedX strength training circuit line that includes 10 pieces of different equipment that help move and strengthen the full body. Exercise trainers help set up the overall strength training program as well as all machines during every exercise session. Progression and intensity levels are based on personal goals as well as individual health status and conditions. Exercise form is constantly monitored and critiqued to ensure safety and effectiveness. Exercise charts are also used to record each exercise session, view progress and keep workouts consistent.
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What does an aerobic (cardiovascular) program consist of?
Aerobic training helps to restore and improve cardiovascular endurance and stamina. Several different types of cardiovascular machines can be used to enable individuals to participate regularly in some form of physical activity that works the cardio-respiratory system. Cardiovascular machines within the facility include treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals. These machines are equipped with easy-to-use displays and heart rate monitors. Duration, frequency and intensity levels are based on individual goals, health status and specific conditions or diseases. Our professional exercise trainers are always available to set clients up on any machine as well as develop proper exercise prescriptions and answer any questions.
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What special populations can be helped by a ProActive exercise program?
ProActive’s supervised exercise wellness programs can be specifically designed for the following:
| Apparently
healthy |
Diabetes |
Overweight/Obesity |
| Arthritis |
Elderly |
Osteoporosis |
| Cancer |
Fibromyalgia |
Physical
therapy patients |
| Cardiac
dysfunction |
Hypertension |
Pulmonary
dysfunction |
| Chronic
fatigue syndrome |
Muscular Weakness |
Sedentary |
| Deconditioned |
Older adult |
Stroke |
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How can a ProActive exercise program help me?
The benefits of exercise on health are positive and overwhelming. Our time-efficient and convenient exercise programs are individualized to the unique needs of each client and designed to help improve one’s overall health and function. Some example benefits include:
| Improved
quality of life |
Improved
immune system function |
| Improved
strength |
Improved
self-concept and self-confidence |
| Improved
stamina |
More
energy |
| Improved
flexibility |
Better
posture |
| Improved
balance and coordination |
Better
sleep |
| Reduced
levels of stress |
Reduced
body fat |
| Reduced
blood pressure |
Decreased
Pain |
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Can ProActive help treat low back pain?
Whether in physical therapy or not, ProActive utilizes a specialized lumbar extension machine to help treat low back pain, weakness and stiffness. This machine can help improve one’s ability to perform daily activities, counter the effects of aging, treat specific low back conditions and even decrease the need for low back surgery in some people. The low back machine can help:
- Strengthen lower back muscles
- Increase range of motion
- Reduce risk of low back injury
- Counter the effects of osteoporosis
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What do I wear?
We advise that you wear comfortable clothing. Acceptable clothing includes:
- T-shirts
- Sweat suits
- Dress pants
- Dress shirts
- Sweat pants
- Sweat shirts
- Jeans
- Shorts
Clothing that is unacceptable includes:
- Tank tops
- Sport bras (by themselves)
- Tight-fitting spandex or bike shorts (by themselves)
The key is that you feel comfortable doing physical activity in your clothes. Wear comfortable footwear, especially when using cardiovascular equipment. Be prepared to take a layer of clothing off if you get hot during your exercise session.
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