Exercise is Medicine™

Appleton Fitness for Life, Inc. Works with Your Physician 

 and Together We Support the Exercise is Medicine™ Initiative

 What is EIM™?

A UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE CALL TO ACTION Exercise is Medicine™ is an initiative launched by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA) focused on encouraging health care providers to include exercise when designing treatment plans for patients. Exercise is Medicine™ is committed to the belief that exercise and physical activity are integral in the prevention and treatment of diseases and should be assessed as part of medical care.

Why is EIM™ Important?

EXERCISE IS MEDICINE Physical inactivity is a fast-growing public health problem and contributes to a variety of chronic diseases and health complications, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, depression and anxiety, arthritis and osteoporosis. In addition to improving a patient’s overall health, increasing physical activity has proven effective in the treatment and prevention of chronic disease.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE IS MEDICINE™ The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by ACSM and the AMA. They are designed to improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers, or from a health and fitness professional working with the health care provider. The guiding principles are as follows:

• Exercise and physical activity are important to health and the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases.
• More should be done to address physical activity and exercise in health care settings.
• Encouragement of ACSM and AMA’s effort to bring a greater focus on physical activity and exercise in health care settings.

Don’t forget to check out www.exerciseismedicine.org for videos, handouts, guides and more!

AFFL Physician Communication Program

With your consent, as part of our Physician Communication Program, we will notify your physician that you are particpating in an AFFL reconditioning program, and request his or her guidance regarding any known medical condition(s) or medication(s) so that we may safely provide our services and ensure your success.  Then, in consideration of your physician’s recommendations, if any, a college degreed/ACSM certified fitness professional will design a safe and effective exercise/nutrition program in accordance with your individual needs, goals, and limitations.   

AFFL provides a research-based, results-driven approach to physical reconditioning and body composition management.  The key components of physical health and well-being include muscular strength and endurance, bone mass, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and body composition.  All of these are safely improved through a combination of AFFL Strength for Life Training, Train ViA SCIFIT® cardiovascular exercise, and nutrition modifications.  The guidance, support and accountability associated with all AFFL programs ensure compliance and success.

Please contact us with any questions or visit our state-of-the-art facility and receive a Free Fitness Consult.