Summit session · 1 CEC

Recovery and Retention: How Comprehensive Programming Keeps Clients In-House

What if recovery wasn’t a bonus offering, but the essential framework for long-term client results? As recovery tools and technologies continue to flood the marketplace, exercise professionals must be able to think outside the box on how they can incorporate holistic recovery into their fitness…

About this course

Session from the 2026 ACSM Health & Fitness Summit

What you will learn

  • Describe the components of a comprehensive, evidence-based plan that includes recovery and explain why traditional recovery methods remain foundational despite emerging technologies
  • Evaluate the appropriateness of different recovery modalities and tools by considering client needs, preferences, health status, and contraindications- recognizing that not all methods are suitable for every client
  • Develop strategies for communicating with healthcare providers, collaborators, and clients about individualized recovery planning, including how to discuss the limitations of certain tools, set expectations, and keep clients in-house instead of outsourcing recovery services

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