{"id":62896,"date":"2018-05-04T13:37:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T17:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/firstcoastymca.org\/?page_id=62896"},"modified":"2025-07-02T08:41:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:41:22","slug":"exercise-is-medicine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/exercise-is-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise is Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your Prescription for Health<\/h2>\n

Exercise is Medicine (EIM) is designed to promote physical activity for optimal health, which is essential in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions. EIM is a 12-week program where participants learn to improve their overall health through exercise and education.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exercise is Medicine is an ongoing program, which means we are constantly accepting referrals into the program.\u00a0 Contact myhealth@fcymca.org if you are interested in participating in our next program.<\/p>\n

Program Goals<\/h2>\n

Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week.<\/p>\n

Who Can Participate?<\/h2>\n

Any individual who does not get 150 minutes of physical activity a week is eligible. However, to participate in the EIM program, individuals MUST<\/strong> have an EIM referral from<\/a><\/strong> a physician. Please print a EIM referral form<\/a><\/strong> for your physician. The healthcare provider can fax the completed form<\/strong> to fax: 904.265.1839.<\/p>\n

Use our Physical Activity Vital Sign Tool below to see if you qualify for the program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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What is your Physical Activity Vital Sign?<\/h4>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.<\/strong><\/th>\nOn average, how many days per week do you engage in moderate to strenuous exercise (like a brisk walk)?<\/td>\n\n

Days:<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2.<\/strong><\/th>\nOn average, how many minutes do you engage in exercise at this level?<\/td>\n\n

Minutes:<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.<\/strong><\/th>\nTotal Minutes Per Week<\/strong><\/td>\nMultiply #1 by #2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Your Results<\/h3>\n

If your total is below 150 minutes<\/u>, you qualify for the YMCA Exercise is Medicine program.<\/h4>\n

Ask your healthcare professional how you can benefit from EIM. In order to participate in the program, individuals MUST have an EIM referral form from a physician.<\/p>\n

If your total minutes per week equals 150 minutes<\/u>, Congratulations! You met the national physical activity recommendations.<\/h4>\n

Program Details<\/h2>\n

In a small group setting, an Exercise is Medicine professional will safely guide participants through 12 weeks of exercise programming designed specifically for an individual\u2019s needs. The program begins and ends with a fitness screening that includes blood pressure, circumference measurements, body composition, and a cardiovascular assessment. EIM credentialed staff will deliver prevention and intervention programs for group-targeted content in 24 sessions. To assist participants on their journey, they will receive a YMCA membership during the duration of the program<\/p>\n

The 60-minute EIM appointment consists of:<\/h4>\n