Synergy Lifestyle Fitness Program
Facts about Fitness
- Exercise decreases the risk of and helps treat heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, breast & colon cancer, anxiety and depression
- Exercise and weight loss has been recommended for the treatment of back pain and arthritis
- Lack of physical activity contributes to many of the chronic diseases that occur in adults including:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Lung disease
- Hypertension
- Breast and colon cancer
- Weight gain
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Through lifestyle changes including exercise, diet and smoking cessation 80% of heart disease and stroke, 80% of type 2 diabetes and 40% of cancer could be prevented.
- Inactivity and poor diet are responsible for 300,000 preventable deaths per year
- Over 80% of adults over the age 45 do NOT meet muscle strengthening guidelines
- 56% of adults between 45-64 years and 63% of adults over 66 years old do not meet aerobic exercise guidelines
Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults
Recommended by The American Heart Association, Surgeon General, American College of Sports Medicine, and the US Department of Health and Human Services
- Muscle strengthening exercises for all major muscle groups 2-3 times a week
- At least 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise 5 or more days a week
- Flexibility/balance exercises at least 2-3 days a week
The Synergy Fitness Program in Wayne, NJ
- Integrated program of strength training, cardio-aerobic and flexibility exercises
- Strength training program uses Metabolic Resistance Training techniques to maximize your results in a minimum amount of time
- Exercise metabolism testing to determine your “fat burning training zone” and the correct exercise intensity for your workouts
- Your cardio-aerobic exercise program is individually designed based on your exercise metabolism testing results
- Program is customized around your medical and orthopedic conditions and lifestyle
- 1 hour sessions with 30 minutes of strength training and 30 minutes of cardio-aerobic exercise
- Medical oversight for safety
- Always supervised by certified personal trainers who can modify all exercises for you as needed
- All exercise sessions are scheduled by appointment so there is no waiting for equipment or classes
- Dr. Dyal can communicate with your doctor about your program and progress
- Structured framework and accountability to help maximize your results
- Regular re-assessment to track your progress
- Individualized progression of intensity
Exercise Benefits for Adults
- Prevents weight gain
- Weight loss
- Decreases risks and helps treat
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Stroke
- Osteoporosis
- Breast and colon cancer
- Anxiety and depression
- Improves muscle strength and endurance
- Decreases risk of falls
- Improves memory and lowers cognitive decline
- Decreases low back pain and pain of arthritis
- Improves bone density
- Improves balance and stability
- Increases muscle mass
- Reduces fatigue
- Lowers risk of obesity
- Improves body composition
- Improves feelings of well-being
- Improves functioning