A:  Yes, but it is not optimal.  Everything we present will be coached through the lens of risk/reward, opportunity cost, and cost-benefit analysis.  You’ll need to be honest with yourself about how much time and effort you are willing to commit to your own preventative care, and we'll work within that framework to optimize it. There will be homework, and to get the most out of the program, it needs to be taken seriously.  In addition, the gym will be open to you an additional time each week for an extra opportunity to exercise (with programming we will provide).  This may be as simple as a session of Zone 2 cardiovascular training or use of our infrared sauna.

A:  The mantra of “the earlier the better” still holds true.  The quicker we can slow, stop, and even in some cases reverse the disease, the better the long-term prognosis.  We are happy to work with your healthcare providers to ensure any lifestyle changes and exercise prescription is appropriate and well tolerated by current medications.

A:  Given the personalized and private nature of this program, enrollment will be limited to individuals, couples, or 2 members of immediate family (parents, children, siblings) that are comfortable with their medical history being shared.  Please realize that there will be slightly less individual attention on each client in this case, specifically within the exercise component.

A:  Great!  There is no auto-renew, but you are welcome to continue the program on a month-by-month basis.  We'll continue to add education, while evaluating and tweaking previous lifestyle changes.  Alternatively, you may switch to our classic personal training program, where the full hour (we also have 2x and 3x/week options available) will be spent on the exercise component.

A:  In short, no, everything is optional.  Any nutritional supplementation will be broadly categorized in one of four categories:

Inexpensive/Effective

Inexpensive/Possibly Effective

Expensive/Effective

Expensive/Possibly Effective

There are some inexpensive nutrients that have consistently been shown in literature to “move the needle” in regards to prevention of disease states, and these will be strongly encouraged (for example, taking Vitamin D if in deficit).  The other 3 categories will be presented, but it is completely up to the client if they wish to use any or all of the recommendations.   Please note, we are neither affiliated nor derive any income from these supplements.

A:  We use that term to globally cover nutritional intake, sleep, stress, daily activity, exercise, and everything else that can significantly affect health.  In regards to nutritional intake and dietary strategies, this is very person specific.  For someone who is diabetic and overweight, a low carbohydrate diet may be appropriate.  For someone who has regular glucose control but is overweight with familial hypercholesterolemia, some derivative of a mediterranean-type (with low saturated fat) dietary strategy may be more appropriate.

A:  In many cases it’s easier to work with someone starting from scratch, than with someone with years of bad habits and poor movement.  We'll begin with the basics.  You'll learn how to move safely and efficiently, and then build upon that movement base to acquire strength.  A little bit goes a long way in strength training, and many new clients start to feel better almost immediately.  We'll work with impaired movement patterns, avoiding pain and finding appropriate exercise for the individual. 

A:  We will spend the first 30 minutes focusing on a specific topic of lifestyle change that will impact you the most significantly given your specific situation.  For example, someone who is overweight and at risk for Alzheimer’s given genetic testing and family history may have the first few sessions focused on becoming metabolically flexible and establishing a dietary intake plan that accomplishes this.  We may next work on dropping homocysteine levels, making sure B12 is sufficient, and so on.  If the person is not at significant risk for cardiovascular disease, we push that further down the road, while still acknowledging that many of these disease states are significantly correlated.  Bringing the risk of one down typically improves the others as well.

     The second 30 minutes will be spent on the gym floor, using exercise as medicine. 

A:  My original background is in engineering and risk assessment management, and we are improving healthspan and longevity from a research-based quantitative approach.  It is important to explain that this is not medical advice.  We are presenting what the research shows, and providing a framework for longevity and improved healthspan.  This class will be evergreen, changing as new information becomes available.  We are nutritionists and licensed with the CDC for Type 2 Diabetes Care and the Diabetes Prevention Program.  We also have Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Personal Training Certifications with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American College of Sports Medicine.  We encourage a holistic approach to health, intertwining your health care providers with our program and your own self-care.