Wellness App And Exercise Program Specialist

Why consider an exercise program that is supervised by a primary care team?

Treatment for chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes begins with key lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise. Many doctors recommend that you get more exercise, but then you’re on your own to make it happen.

Getting more exercise sounds like a simple task, but the truth is that making any lifestyle change is challenging. Developing an exercise and fitness routine — and sticking with it — is much easier when your health care team is involved.

Southwest Family Medicine Associates is dedicated to supporting your hard work so you can achieve optimal health benefits from exercise. The health and wellness coordinator, Elizabeth Long, is available to design a customized exercise and fitness program. As a member of your primary health care team, she’s uniquely qualified to ensure that your exercise plan works for your health needs. Most insurance covers the exercise program at no cost to you — not even copay visits!  

What health benefits are gained from regular exercise?

Physical activity gives your heart a healthy workout and strengthens muscles and bones, and its benefits have a far-reaching impact in your body.

A regular exercise and fitness program can:

• Control your weight
• Lower your risk of chronic disease:
• Cardiovascular disease
• Hypertension
• Type 2 diabetes
• Metabolic syndrome
• Osteoporosis
• Improve mental health, boost mood, and relieve stress
• Lower your risk for some types of cancer
• Maintain strength and mobility and prevent falls as you get older

Studies show that regular exercise lowers blood pressure and reduces levels of blood glucose and cholesterol. Physical activity can even lengthen your lifespan. It only takes 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week to reduce your risk of dying early from heart disease or stroke.  This is why insurance now covers these visits.

What type of exercise and fitness support is available?

Southwest Family Medicine Associates provides comprehensive health care — a “one-stop shop” medical home — which means the staff doesn’t tell you to get more exercise without offering support. Your health care team provides preventive health fitness programs that include:

• One-on-one sessions
• 30-minute or 60-minute sessions
• Six-week or 12-week plans
• Offered onsite at the Southwest Family Medicine Associates

Southwest Family Medicine Associates (SFMA) is offering a wonderful program for beginners, intermediate, and advanced level fitness enthusiasts. The Trainer Kristen Program (TK Program) is the power of physical movement increasing your overall well-being. With our TK program you will establish consistency, structure, and accountability with your workouts and sustain healthy habits. After each workout you’ll mark it as complete for accountability, rate the workout, then leave feedback. Our goal at SFMA is to eventually hold you accountable – but to start your provider will monitor your daily progress for a solid routine.

Q: What tools do I need for this program?

A: Access to a computer or smartphone – exercise equipment is not required; you can use your body or household items.

Q: Will I have to download an app?

A: No, the link is: sfma.trainerkristen.com to access your program.

Q: How long are the exercises?

A: The length is based on YOUR availability and ability. Usually it is 20-30 minutes, three times a week.

Q: How long is the program?

A: In an ideal world you would complete a 30-day program in 30-days. HOWEVER, life happens, you’ll receive extra time to complete your program. It is self-paced.

Your fitness program — which is covered by most insurance plans — can be combined with a structured weight loss program at Southwest Family Medicine Associates if you need to lose weight. Contact the office today.

469-893-1240