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Benefits of Exercise for Stroke Patients

by FitPro Education | May 24, 2024 | Exercise is Medicine

In Africa, strokes occur in adults between the ages of 40 and 60 years. Although stroke incidents are low in comparison to non-communicable diseases; Africa is 2-3 times more prevalent of deaths by stroke or stroke-related symptoms compared to America and Europe. In...

Physical Activity and Cancer

by FitPro Education | May 14, 2024 | Exercise is Medicine

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the US. More than 500,000 people die of cancer each year. About 10 million Americans live with a history of cancer. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) International Multidisciplinary Roundtable on Exercise...

Exercise During Cancer Treatment: A Key Factor in Reducing Hospitalization

by FitPro Education | Mar 8, 2024 | Exercise is Medicine

Authors: David Mizrahi, Jonathan Lai, Hayley Wareing, Yi Ren, Tong Li, Christopher Swain, David Smith, Diana Adams, Alexandra Martiniuk, Michael David In this blog post, we explore the impact of exercise on hospitalization rates during cancer treatment, shedding light...

Mobility and Flexibility for Cyclists!

by FitPro Education | Nov 17, 2023 | Why FitPro

On Sunday, 19 November thousands of cyclists will take to the streets of Johannesburg at the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg Cycle Race. A few hundred of those enthusiastic riders are there in full support of the Reach for a Dream Foundation. At FitPro, we are very...