Trish Muse, MPT. Discusses African American Health - Show #84

Trish Muse is a physical therapist, veteran pharmaceutical representative and published author.

Frequently featured in Essence, Heart and Soul, Self and Health magazines as well as several others as a fitness consultant, Trish provides continuing education internationally for fitness professionals and physical therapists and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy.

As the owner of Body Productions, Inc. (www.bodyproductions.com ) Trish is a popular National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and respected American College of Sports Medicine certified Health Fitness Instructor in the Washington DC area; as well as a Polestar Ccertified Pilates practitioner.

Trish is the star and creator of the popular exercise videos, Ab Attack, Body Management and The Workstation Workout and star and co-producer of the functional fitness video Rock, Roll and Reggae.

Trish answered the following questions:

Why might exercise be even more important for African Americans?

What are the benefits of exercising for African Americans?

Why might fitness professionals target African American women, men and children?

How can fitness professionals contribute to the health and fitness needs African American community?

Where can fitness professionals provide services that especially target African Americans?

What are the health disparities as they pertain to fitness for African Americans?

What is one indicator in your state of a health disparity among African Americans?

What are some of the obstacles you have heard from some African Americans regarding exercise?

What are some solutions fitness professionals can provide for the objections to exercise?

What are some solutions fitness professionals can provide to address the health disparities?

How can African Americans incorporate fitness into their daily lives?

What advice do you have for fitness professionals

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