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MFN Monthly News & Updates 
October 2015
As an MFN member, we want you to take advantage of all of the membership perks available to you. Check out our latest news, plus discounts and offers to enhance and promote your health-fitness career.
TOP NEWS
October is
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

About 1 in 8 U.S. women develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. 230,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.

Are you trained to work with clients with Breast Cancer? The Cancer Exercise Training Institute (CETI) offers the Cancer Exercise Specialist Certification and the Breast Cancer Recovery BOSU® Specialist -- both available as Home Study Courses.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Webinar: Manage and Market Your Business On the Go
Co-sponsored by MFN and MINDBODY
 
Today's mobile revolution is advancing so quickly that even the most tech-savvy business owner can feel out of touch. Your clients are on the go, but so are you. What's the secret for managing and marketing your business, both onsite and on the go? Join us as we explore the mobile and social advancements that can keep your business in front of a tech-loving clientele while maintaining the top-notch, personalized service they (and you) thrive on.

Tuesday, October 20, 9:00AM PST. Sign Up >> 
WITS Webinar: Practical and Psychological Considerations
when Training Clients with Diabetes
 
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Please join us to discover the basics of diabetes and implications for personal training sessions. Learn how to debunk common misconceptions and stigma regarding the disease. Gain the tools to form productive, empathetic and motivating professional relationships with diabetic clients.

Wednesday, November 18th, 4:00PM EDT.
Registration required. Register >>
FROM OUR BLOG
Why Exercise When You Have Cancer?
Submitted by Robyn Caruso, MFN Industry Expert and Founder of the Stress Management Institute
 
Exercise is important for everyone, even individuals who have cancer. It is important to understand your body and know what you can do. An Exercise Specialist can help you to figure out an exercise plan that works for you. Everyone is unique and therefore needs an individualized exercise program. It is important to notify your Exercise Specialist when you have treatments.

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BUSINESS PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
BOSU
Originally the name "BOSU" was an acronym for "Both Sides Up." It meant that the BOSU® Balance Trainer could be used on either side, the dome or the platform. Today, the term "BOSU" has evolved beyond the product to now mean "Both Sides Utilized," a mindful approach to exercise that is a step beyond traditional training. BOSU® offers products designed for both home and commercial use.mog-athletes Recommended for health, fitness and rehabilitation facilities and professionals, the signature BOSU® Pro Balance Trainer offers a durable design and smooth, non-skid base ideal for frequent, daily use. 

FREE SHIPPING all month! Plus, MFN members receive 15% off all products.
 
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Enerspect Medical Solutions 
With 30 years experience in the emergency medical response market, the Enerspect team offers solutions focused on strengthening emergency response systems to improve overall medical outcomes through training and innovative technology solutions. Their goal is to help communities and organizations implement AED programs to help save more lives.

MFN members receive a 30% discount on the purchase price of ANY NEW AED, with a portion donated to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation.
 
EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT
One Man's True Story: How He Beat the Odds by Bodybuilding
 
David Lyons was diagnosed with MS at the age of 47. David had trained for most of his life, but after diagnosis dropped down to 160 lbs. A year after diagnosis, he got back into the gym to battle the disease. David went on to found the MS Fitness Challenge and inspire others to overcome the disease with fitness and nutrition.
AFPA
MS Fitness & Wellness Specialist 
AFPA and MS Fitness Challenge have developed the MS Fitness & Wellness Specialist course to provide trainers, coaches & health professionals with the necessary guidelines, exercise protocols, lifestyle recommendations and resources to be successful in helping clients with Multiple Sclerosis achieve a healthier lifestyle!  

MFN members get 10% off AFPA courses or certifications. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Our continued education and events calendar features courses, certifications and events from more than 50 education partners. 

October 17October 18October 22
Inertia Therapy Services
Aquatic Sensory & Motor Integration for the Life Span		Geri-Fit 
Geri-Fit National Instructor Certification Program		Greet the Day
Pediatric Massage in a
Clinical Setting
October 23October 25October 30
NFTA
Personal Trainer Weekend Certification Workshop		NASM
Corrective Exercise Training		D'Ambrogio Institute
Total Body Balancing 1: Fundamentals
November 1November 7November 18
Chikly Health Institute
Lymph Drainage Therapy 1		Gray Institute
3D Movement Analysis & Performance System		YogaFit
Mind Body Fitness (MBF) 
Conference 

View the full calendar 
for details on these events and more.
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