{"id":2466,"date":"2012-12-05T17:20:13","date_gmt":"2012-12-05T17:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theme-fusion.com\/avadatest\/?page_id=2466"},"modified":"2019-05-31T09:01:47","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T13:01:47","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-top-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\" scoped=\"scoped\">.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-size:16px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover { color: #f0b13c;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #f0b13c!important;border-color: #f0b13c!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\"><ul class=\"fusion-filters clearfix\"><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-filter-all fusion-active\"><a data-filter=\"*\" href=\"#\">All<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".fitness-education-programs\" href=\"#\">Fitness Education Programs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".group-fitness-programs\" href=\"#\">Group Fitness Programs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".health-wellness-programs\" href=\"#\">Health &amp; Wellness Programs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post health-wellness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Why should I have a fitness assessment?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2016-10-12T10:22:27-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-12045\" href=\"#collapse-1-12045\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why should I have a fitness assessment?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-12045\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>A fitness assessment helps your trainer provide you with the best personal exercise program.  It will help you and your trainer establish goals and interests and motivates you both to work towards them. All of the STEPS assessments include a health history and medical screening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post health-wellness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are fitness assessments?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2016-10-12T10:22:27-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-12043\" href=\"#collapse-1-12043\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are fitness assessments?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-12043\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Fitness assessments are a series of measurements that help our STEPS Trainers determine the health status and physical fitness of our clients.  Results of our assessments help us design appropriate exercise programs.  We use assessments that are appropriate for each age range and ability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post health-wellness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do you offer Nutrition programs?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-10-09T10:26:13-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-12041\" href=\"#collapse-1-12041\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you offer Nutrition programs?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-12041\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Our Registered Nurses have considerable experience in nutrition and our trainers have  a Canadian Nutrition &#038; Wellness certification.  We offer nutritional components to a number of our STEPS Programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post health-wellness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can exercise fix all my health problems?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-10-09T10:25:43-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-12039\" href=\"#collapse-1-12039\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can exercise fix all my health problems?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-12039\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes! Studies have shown that regular physical activity can help numerous medical conditions from Arthritis, Alzheimer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Parkinson to Stroke. Exercising consistently can make a difference in the quality of your life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post health-wellness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is Strong STEPS?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-10-09T10:25:16-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-12037\" href=\"#collapse-1-12037\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is Strong STEPS?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-12037\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Strong STEPS is an exercise training program that promotes the improvement of your current fitness level that is specific to your needs.  If you are dealing with an on-going medical condition or you are recovering for example from heart surgery, joint replacement or chemotherapy, we design a specific Strong STEPS training program to help you achieve your best wellness possible.  We work directly with your specialist, family physician, or therapist following disease management protocols while motivating you to achieve your best results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post health-wellness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">If I have a medical condition can I participate in an exercise program?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-10-09T10:24:45-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-12035\" href=\"#collapse-1-12035\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If I have a medical condition can I participate in an exercise program?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-12035\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes! You can, with permission from either your Specialist or family physician, we will modify and guide you accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post group-fitness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Will I get big and bulky if I do weight\/resistance training?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-10-09T10:23:16-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-12031\" href=\"#collapse-1-12031\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will I get big and bulky if I do weight\/resistance training?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-12031\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No! This is a myth!  Weight training is one of the easiest and quickest ways for women to lose body fat and increase muscle definition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post group-fitness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Would I like Personal Training in the STEPS STUDIO?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-10-09T10:22:51-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-12029\" href=\"#collapse-1-12029\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Would I like Personal Training in the STEPS STUDIO?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-12029\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The STEPS STUDIO has a varied collection of safe and fun equipment.  It is a bright, welcoming, open concept space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post group-fitness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Am I too old for working out in a gym?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-10-09T10:22:22-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-12027\" href=\"#collapse-1-12027\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Am I too old for working out in a gym?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-12027\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Our trainers are able to modify programs for all ages and abilities. You are never too old to exercise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post group-fitness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How often are the STEPS Fit classes run?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-10-09T10:21:53-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-12025\" href=\"#collapse-1-12025\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How often are the STEPS Fit classes run?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-12025\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We run the STEPS Fit class in 10 week sessions during the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons.  Please check our Events Calendar for starting times.  You may join at any time during the seasons, and your fees will be adjusted for the classes remaining.  The STEPS Fit class does not run during July or August.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fitness-education-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Why should I take a Falls Prevention workshop?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2016-10-12T10:22:27-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-11886\" href=\"#collapse-1-11886\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why should I take a Falls Prevention workshop?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-11886\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Falls Prevention is a necessary educational tool to eliminate the risk of falling for your clients.  Falls result in hospitalization, possible fractures and often the client does not return to their previous status.  Pain, confusion and poor quality of life is often the result.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post health-wellness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do you offer pre and or post operation personal training sessions for medical conditions?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2016-10-12T10:22:29-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-11845\" href=\"#collapse-1-11845\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you offer pre and or post operation personal training sessions for medical conditions?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-11845\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes! We tailor each exercise program to your needs. We want you to work-out at your own pace. Our Trainers do not push you to an uncomfortable level. We believe strongly in modifying each exercise to be right for you! We are health conscious professionals who have successfully trained participants to cope and recover from a wide variety of medical procedures and conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post group-fitness-programs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I bring a friend to a STEPS Fit class?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstoexercise.com\/clinics\/blog\/author\/global\/\" title=\"Posts by Global\" rel=\"author\">Global<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2015-10-01T13:24:22-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-11843\" href=\"#collapse-1-11843\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I bring a friend to a STEPS Fit class?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-11843\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, we would love to have your friends or family try out our classes.  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