What is an Exercise physiologist?

Exercise Physiologists provide fitness programs and preventive care to help patients recover from cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases that will improve their overall health. Most often they work with adults in hospital, private practice, and community-based settings. To become an Exercise Physiologist, one would need at least a bachelor’s degree, with Master’s degree preferred, and related courses pertaining to biology, anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, and nutrition, as well as clinical work.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Exercise physiologists analyze a patient's medical history to determine the best possible exercise and fitness regimen. Exercise physiologists develop fitness and exercise programs that help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and flexibility.”

FOX exercise physiologists take functional wellness to the next level. These health professionals administer exercise stress tests to evaluate our patients’ overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism. Based on results, they develop individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. These programs help patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions, like diabetes, pulmonary (lung) disease, peripheral vascular disease, and hypertension, to regain their health. Wellness services can be provided individually in the home or in a community-based group setting.