JOE KAPP

MEDICAL EXERCISE/POST REHABILITATION SPECIALIST AND PERSONAL TRAINER

Independent certified fitness professional specializing in:

• program design & implementation for fitness enthusiasts at all levels
• program design & implementation for special populations
• program design & implementation for the corporate & residential setting
• resistance training for women
• sports specific programs
• group exercise instruction

Over 10 years experience in:

• planning and coordinating business development/marketing events
• public speaking
• preparing print "promos" and media coverage

• American Academy of Health, Fitness and Rehabilitation Professionals (AAHFRP) certified Medical Exercise and Post Rehabilitation Specialist.

Certification concentrates on working with the medical professions to develop safe and effective fitness programs for a variety of special populations and post rehab clients. These special populations include clients with hypertension, diabetes, pregnancy, ACL reconstructions, total joint replacements, and others. Programs are developed, and the approval of the referral source obtained prior to initiating these specialized fitness strategies.

• American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer

Certification brings the client a qualified fitness professional schooled in the most current exercise philosophies and techniques. This professional will design and implement safe and effective fitness programs, educate the client on the positive effects of regular exercise, assist the client in setting realistic fitness goals and motivate the client to attain the stated goals.

• Accredited Provider for the Health and Healingtrust, P.A.

A comprehensive network of professional and open-minded providers of Traditional and Alternative medical care

• Arthritis Foundation approved PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) Instructor
• Reiki Level I Practitioner
• Certified BoxAerobic EXERCISE_ program instructor
• American Red Cross certified - CPR for the Professional Rescuer & Standard First Aid
• Member - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
• Developed and implemented the Fit-CHAT© corporate health and fitness program
• Developed and implemented Back to Basics, a total body conditioning group fitness class stressing proper form and technique and easy transition to a full fitness facility or home gym
• Developed and implemented Weight Training for Seniors and 55+ MPH (maintain personal health), instructional classes offering the older adult the knowledge and technique necessary to safely become more physically active
• Developed and implemented Basic Weight Training for Women and Advanced Weight Training for Women, six week instructional courses stressing proper form and technique and the positive effects resistance training offers women
• Author of BACK TO BASICS, a published six part fitness related newspaper series