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 John has a master’s degree in exercise science/human performance and doctoral studies in applied physiology. He’s formerly certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Rehabilitative Program Director and Health Fitness Director. He’s authored a college level text for fitness, wellness and conditioning classes. He’s a former baseball coach and all conference collegiate player. He can be reached jrutig@att.net |
| Close your eyes… stop and think about being healthy and in Great Shape both physically and mentally. We are literally bombarded with advertisements in the media to improve our health. Do this! Do that! Take this! Take that! Eat this! Don’t eat this! – OUCH this is confusing and sometimes painful as we all struggle at times with poor health. We try to eat healthy and exercise when possible. Unfortunately statistics don’t lie. Seven out of ten Americans don’t get enough exercise; 95% of all diets fail for fat loss and most regain their loss within 1-5 years and more than 66% of Americans are classified as obese and finally 133 million Americans have a least one chronic health condition. Although many strides have been made in the medical/fitness/wellness profession a critical ingredient is missed- HEALTH COACHING. We all want to be healthier and enjoy good health benefits BUT it’s not that easy. Health Clubs, Spas, Wellness Centers, Technology (wearable, apps, etc.) do not provide ACCOUNTABILITY. There are medically based HEALTH COACHING programs available which are supported by Doctors, Nutritionists, Exercise Physiologists, Trainers and an assortment of preventative health specialists. Your Health Coach develops your personal plan dependent on your unique needs to set realistic goals for positive health changes. The Health coach discusses your medical/ nutrition /fitness history and completes various assessments to develop a PERSONAL relationship and specific plan of action. The program doesn’t stop there RATHER is only beginning. Your Health Coach meets with you personally on a regular basis to compare the initial reports and your regular progress. Along with personal coaching meetings, weekly e mails and weekly phone calls, YOU AND YOUR Health Coach are held accountable. Your initial assessment with your Health Coach provides you with a ton of valuable information. The three part session starts with a review of your health history and beginning the process to establish your personal goals. Next is a comprehensive Body Composition analyses (total body water, lean muscle mass, body fat mass, basal metabolism rate for calories expended and a complete body analyses). It is a very simple, fast, safe and non invasive test using bioelectrical impedance which has been around for years. However the latest technology includes a segmented body analyses. The Fitness evaluation includes tests for aerobic fitness, muscle strength and flexibility. Next your Health Coach reviews all your results and together, the action plan is put in place. Regular Health Coach Meetings, phone calls and e-mails texts follow to maintain accountability. Your Health Coach and personal plan is the key to success – only one life to live and make it the very BEST! Feel free to e mail for more information about Health Coaching programs. |
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