Sewall, K., and Fernhall, B. Physiological characteristics and their relationship to performance in off-road cycling. Dr. Fernhall directs the preventive fitness program, which is an exercise program for people without significant health problems. Members receive fitness evaluations, individualized exercise prescription, supervised exercise, and information on diet and behavior change aimed at improving health and preventing disease. The program meets 3 times per week on-campus, but the membership is open to anyone who wants to join. The Phase IV cardiac rehabilitation program is a maintenance program for individuals with cardiovascular disease, or other chronic health problems.
All patients are physician referred and receive an exercise stress test prior to entry.
Exercise is individually prescribed and include both aerobic and weight training exercise. Dr. Fernhall co-directs this program with Dr. Paup.