BodyGem Metabolic Analysis
Houston Fitness Consultants is proud to be an ACE-certified Advance Health & Fitness Specialist and will continue to
maintain our position in the fitness industry as leaders in bridging the gap between the health, medical and fitness fields. NOTE: This certification supersedes the Ace Clinical Exercise Specialist.
Similar to the ACE Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification, the ACE Advanced Fitness Specialist Certification will provide fitness professionals with the opportunity to earn an advanced fitness certification that is unparalleled in the industry. The ACE Advanced Fitness Specialist Certification will provide the only professional fitness certification with extensive programming for the most common diseases and disorders seen on a regular basis by fitness professionals (cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and musculoskeletal). This is an important benefit to the public and the ACE-certified Advanced Fitness Specialist in the form of more relevant programming, and to allied healthcare in the form of fitness professionals better prepared to provide clients with preventative and post-rehabilitative fitness programming.
One challenge that has been an obstacle to the ACE Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification is the "clinical" designation in the name. While the ACE-CES can work with clinical patients under the direction of a licensed medical professional, they do not provide direct clinical treatment. Unfortunately, this name has created some barriers in working with medical doctors, physical therapists, registered dietitians, and their respective credentialing organizations. This is a primary motivation behind the "non-clinical" name of the ACE-AFS program, as the true intent of the ACE-AFS is to provide exercise programming that can help in the prevention of and rehabilitation from diseases and disorders commonly seen by the advanced fitness professional.
Millions of americans suffer from chronic disease and even more have received some form of medical rehabilitation for an injury or an illness. Most of these people have something in common-they can enhance their quality of life with a properly designed program of exercise, physical activity, and lifestyle modification. The medical community has often had to "hope for the best" when making the recommendation to initiate a scientifically designed, research based program for their patients. We offer a professional solution. As American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified Clinical Exercise Specialists, Houston Fitness Consultants offers the professional experience, knowledge and credentials to create and implement programs for these individuals. We have amassed thousands of hours in designing productive exercise and activity programs for people suffering from the following chronic conditions and diseases:
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Arthritis
- Low Back Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Diabetes and other debillitating conditions.
Our programs include an introductory meeting, fitness/physical assessment, and an in-depth review of any exclusive information provided by your medical professional. Our experience in program design will ensure a safe, effective, and practical exercise program working within your limitations and promoting maximum safety. Our studio is designed to provide a safe, semi-private environment to help the client feel at ease. Workouts are designed to be educational, efficient, and motivating. We will work in conjunction with your healthcare professionals to design, implement and manage a program designed to reduce your health risks, improve physical conditioning and endurance, strengthen weakened muscles and improve range of motion and joint function, improve cardiovascular condition and function. Our programs will also enhance neuromuscular re-education, proprioreceptive training, and create better balance and flexibility.
All of these benefits improve quality of life, confidence, self esteem, body composition, and help individuals get on track to resume the life they deserve. We offer advanced services centering on maximizing the benefits of exercise, including: Nutrition and Meal planning, Metabolic Testing , Online Continuing Programs, Online Support, Home Fitness Center Design, and we even assist in determining home fitness equipment specific to client needs.
