Dec. 2, 2009   What's New                                                                                                                                        Internationally-renowned exercise physiologist to speak at World Congress  Exercise is Medicine is pleased to announce Bengt Saltin, M.D., Ph.D., as the opening keynote speaker for the inaugural World Congress on Exercise is Medicine on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Saltin’s talk, “Exercise—Why Does It Work?,” will focus on the physiological benefits of physical activity.   Saltin, professor and director of the Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre at the University of Copenhagen, has more than 40 years of cardiovascular research and teaching experience. Among his many honors, Saltin received the International Organizing Committee 2002 Olympic Prize, citation and honor awards from the American College of Sports Medicine, and honors from several American and European universities. His research has been instrumental in expanding the knowledge base surrounding maximal oxygen uptake, effects of fluid loss on circulation, and high-altitude athletic competition.   Please join us for this special event during the inaugural World Congress. Click here to register and learn more. World Congress speaker Bengt Saltin, M.D., Ph.D. New toolkit provides exercise prescription how-to guide and resources for nurses   Click here or on the graphic above to download the Nurses' Action Guide.         Click here or on the graphic above to register for the online seminar. In partnership with the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), Exercise is Medicine is proud to announce the release of the Nurses’ Action Guide. This new toolkit provides nurses, nurse practitioners and other allied health care professionals with a simple, fast and effective resource for helping patients incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle.   Highlights of the Nurses’ Action Guide include: Prescription & Referral Process, the core of the toolkit explaining how to determine if a patient is healthy enough for independent exercise, and guidance on providing him/her with exercise counseling or referring to a certified health and fitness professional Exercise Prescription & Referral Form, a practical component for use during patient office visits Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, a preparticipation screening tool Physical Activity Clearance Form, authorization from the health care provider for independent exercise or additional exercise counseling Starting an Exercise Program Patient Handout, clear-cut recommendations for meeting physical activity guidelines Your Prescription for Health Series, information and recommendations for exercising safely with a variety of health conditions Click here to learn more and download the Nurses’ Action Guide.   Exercise is Medicine is also partnering with the PNCA for a free online seminar held from 1-2 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 9. For more information and to register, click here. EIM World Congress, ACSM Annual Meeting Preview Program Available One registration, two great meetings! The 2010 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting will feature scientific and practical information on a wide variety of topics in sports medicine and exercise science, from physical activity to biomechanics to rehabilitation. The inaugural World Congress on Exercise is Medicine will address the science, practice and policy of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. Start planning your sessions now with the online preview program. Registration for both meetings (Baltimore, June 1-5, 2010) is included for one fee. Register by March 3, 2010, for the best discount. If you have questions about registration, please call 317-637-9200, ext. 141, or e-mail meeting@acsm.org. Click here or on the graphic above to download the preview program. Take action: Write to your local newspaper about the prescription for healthy lifestyles Easily reach thousands in your community and reinforce the crucial role of physical activity in health care reform by submitting a letter to your local newspaper editor. Click here to download a sample, modifiable letter to the editor. Be Active Your Way blog stimulates dialog, provides forum for health professionals  Health professionals and physical activity advocates now have the opportunity to share, learn and engage with a new blog from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The Be Active Your Way blog provides an online discussion forum to connect professionals working to encourage Americans to get the physical activity they need based on the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.    A group of contributing bloggers from a variety of leading organizations share successes, lessons learned and best practices. Contributing bloggers include James Pivarnik, Ph.D., FACSM, President of the American College of Sports Medicine, and Russell Pate, Ph.D., FACSM, chair of the National Physical Activity Plan coordinating committee.   The blog also offers news on the latest developments on the topic of physical activity outreach and promotion. Comments are encouraged!   Click here to follow the Be Active Your Way blog. Click here or on the graphic above to follow the Be Active Your Way blog.

Exercise is Medicine™ Resources