LOS ANGELES—Valley Renal Medical Group is giving an Internet-based personal training and meal planning program to its staff as part of a greater effort to combat the growing trend of obesity.
L.A.-based Valley Renal is a medical practice for obesity, diabetes, kidney disease and hypertension. It is giving the Web-based FitOrbit to their team of two-dozen staff members. In addition, Valley Renal team members can access their personal trainers at work, and at home.
"FitOrbit is able to meet the diverse needs of our team whose ages range from 25-65," said head of Valley Renal Medical Group, Dr. Sohan Dua, MD.
FitOrbit guides people in the fight against preventable diseases like obesity with Internet-based personal training and workout and meal planning that is powered by hundreds of real personal trainers, located worldwide.
FitOrbit personal trainers cover a variety of professional fitness, nutrition, and wellness specializations along with certifications from the top personal training certification bodies. FitOrbit provides its personal trainers with online tools and an iPhone application for personal training, monitoring, and support delivered completely over the Internet.
Dua has been dealing with obesity, diabetes, and other related diseases for 35 years in his medical practice. At 65, Dua himself manages to include fitness in his busy schedule, swimming and playing tennis for two hours a day.
"We want to be doctors and leaders for our patients, giving them the care they need while showing them that fitness is necessary to fight obesity and other preventable diseases they experience including diabetes, kidney disease, and hypertension,” Dua said. “FitOrbit is an effective and affordable solution that empowers our team to lead our patients by example."
FitOrbit founder and fitness industry pioneer Jake Steinfeld, chairman of Body By Jake Global, said, "We’re excited to work hand-in-hand with innovative doctors like Sohan Dua bringing real fitness and wellness solutions to patients and employees, quickly and effectively. Valley Renal’s decision to use FitOrbit sets the stage for others in the medical field to recognize an easy-to-use and effective way to reduce the staggering costs of obesity and weight related diseases. FitOrbit is the solution for everyone from individuals to business leaders alike and is the first step to rebuilding a healthy and productive America.”
