About Prescription Health & Fitness
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic diseases such as Arthritis, Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease. There are many other conditions as well such as Osteoporosis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Asthma. Until recently, the fitness options available to these people has been limited to health clubs. The expertise of the staff in these facilities can vary. Most trainers do not have specific education or experience in dealing with chronic medical conditions.
To give people the confidence they need in fitness professionals, the American Council on Exercise has developed a certification called an Advanced Fitness Specialist. With this certification a trainer has demonstrated the ability to safely design and manage exercise programs for people with 21 different major medical conditions. Everyone who works for PHF will maintain a AFS certification and continue to stay up to date with all the latest research and changes in the industry.
About Richard Rathof
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Advanced Fitness Specialist
- Certified Lifestyle Weight Management Consultant
- Certified Health Care Provider (American Heart Association)
- Registered Black Belt (Tae Kwon Do)
- Certified Medic, (US Army) 7 years
- 12 years experience with over 25,000 hours of individual training sessions
- Manager (Fitforever Wellness Center) 3 years
