You should always consult with your doctor before starting an exercise routine and physical therapy to get you started, especially if you are new to exercising.  The information on this site and in my books do not substitute for orders from your doctor and licensed health team. 

FITNESS & NUTRITION HOME EXERCISE GUIDE

Taking care of your health is incredibly important, and maintaining a regular exercise routine is one of the best ways to ensure that you’re giving your body the attention and care it deserves. With our guides, you’ll have everything you need to get started on your fitness journey. Many people do not know how to start an exercise program or how to progress. There are hundreds of pictures for beginner, intermediate and advanced exercise programs, as well as equipment needed

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Breast Cancer / Lymphedema
Exercise Benefits and Precautions

This is the 7th book o n home exercise guides, which includes an extra chapter on breast cancer, including exercise benefits and precautions and other information. It has been proven that exercise and nutrition are two of the main factors that you can control for a healthy lifestyle.

This book is beneficial for those that currently have or are breast cancer survivor that:
o Are currently or may have had treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation
o Are planning or have had surgeries and/or at risk for lymphedema.

The majority of the breast cancer research is from the National Cancer Institute

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Arthritis Exercise Benefits and Precautions

Starting an exercise program with arthritis or pre-arthritis can be different than for an otherwise healthy adult.  This is a supplement to the Fitness Series of Home Exercise Guide for Adults and Seniors and will explain the benefits of starting an exercise program, and also some precautions or things you should not do.  This will also cover some diets and foods to eat or not eat to help decrease inflammation. 

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Cancer Exercise Benefits and Precautions

It is beneficial for people who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer or survivors to engage in an exercise program.  As shown throughout this book, exercise can help with endurance, muscle strengthening and flexibility.  Although there are 14 cancers listed, most of the recommendations can be applied to any cancer, as the side effects or late effects usually have to do with the treatments.
Most of the cancer research is from the National Cancer Institute including Cancers, Side Effects/Late Effects, Treatments and Nutrition section.

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Diabetes Exercise Benefits and Precautions

It is beneficial for people who have diabetes or other metabolic diseases to engage in an exercise program. As shown throughout this book, exercise can help with endurance, muscle strengthening and flexibility.

Most of the diabetes research is from NIH – National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

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Cardiac Disease Exercise Benefits and Precautions

It is beneficial for people who have a history or are currently undergoing treatment for cardiac disease or stroke to engage in an exercise program.  It has also been shown that a healthy diet and exercise program can decrease risk of cardiac issues before they happen, as well as help to decrease the risk of further events. 

Most of the cardiac research is from the CDC – Center for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH – National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute unless otherwise specified.  

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Respiratory Disease Exercise Benefits and Precautions

It is beneficial for people who have a history or are currently undergoing treatment for respiratory issues to engage in an exercise program. This book is intended for those with a history of pulmonary disease to be used in conjunction with the physician, respiratory therapist or other health care provider and/or physical therapist recommendations.

Most of the pulmonary research is from the            NIH – National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute unless otherwise specified

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Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus & Fibromyalgia
Exercise Benefits and Precautions

It is beneficial for people who have the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus or Fibromyalgia to engage in an exercise program.  It has also been shown that a healthy diet and exercise program can decrease symptoms, such as inflammation and increase endurance.

Most of the research is from     NIH – National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke AND National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease, as well as the CDC, unless otherwise specified.