What Is an Exercise Prescription?

A detailed exercise program designed specifically for you can improve your fitness quickly while keeping you safe and injury-free.

One of the things that sports medicine physicians and personal trainers do is develop exercise ‘prescriptions’ or exercise guidelines for their patients and clients. While almost anyone can safely exercise, some people may benefit from meeting with a professional trainer for an exercise consultation. The top two reasons to get exercise prescriptions include safety and efficiency.

Two measurements give your trainer a good baseline measure of your starting point. Those include:

• Fitness Assessment and Evaluation
• Body Composition Measurement

But the heart of the prescription is a detailed plan that takes into consideration your current health status and your goals. To understand how an exercise program is designed, you need to first understand the principles of sports conditioning. It's also helpful to make the program safe, enjoyable and effective.

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