Sophia Go’s special-populations Bookmarks

SilverSneakers program information featuring classes designed for active aging populations. Provides trainers with programming ideas, community-building strategies, and modifications that accommodate varying fitness levels in group settings.

American Diabetes Association recommendations for exercise with gestational diabetes. Covers blood sugar management, safe activity types, monitoring protocols, and exercise's role in glucose control during pregnancy.

Specific modifications for late pregnancy including positional changes, intensity adjustments, and balance considerations. Addresses common discomforts and provides safe alternatives for maintaining activity until delivery.

Arthritis Foundation guidelines for exercising with joint pain and inflammation. Features low-impact options, joint protection strategies, and exercises that maintain mobility without exacerbating symptoms.

Progressive return to exercise protocol following cesarean delivery. Covers wound healing considerations, abdominal wall integrity, and safe exercise progressions from walking to more intense training.

Harvard Medical School research on exercise effects on cognitive function in older adults. Discusses neuroplasticity, dementia risk reduction, and types of exercise most beneficial for brain health.

ACSM guidelines detailing absolute and relative contraindications to exercise during pregnancy. Essential reference for trainers to identify high-risk conditions requiring medical clearance or exercise restrictions.

Collection of seated exercise modifications for older adults with limited mobility or balance concerns. Features full-body routines that can be performed safely while seated, making fitness accessible for various ability levels.

ACE Fitness protocol for safely returning to exercise after childbirth. Discusses pelvic floor recovery, diastasis recti assessment, and progressive exercise reintroduction based on delivery type and individual healing.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists official guidelines for prenatal exercise. Covers safe activities, contraindications, warning signs, and trimester-specific modifications for maintaining fitness throughout pregnancy.