Exercise Therapy & Movement Prescription
Programs to enhance cardiovascular health, muscle mass, and bone density
Movement as Metabolic Medicine
Exercise is one of the most powerful metabolic interventions available. At Duluth Metabolic, we prescribe exercise the same way we prescribe nutrition — precisely, progressively, and personalized to your unique physiology and goals.
Our exercise therapy programs are designed to improve insulin sensitivity, build lean muscle mass, strengthen bones, enhance cardiovascular function, and optimize metabolic efficiency. This isn't about generic gym routines — it's about therapeutic movement that drives measurable metabolic change.
Types of Exercise Therapy
- Resistance Training — building muscle mass and bone density through progressive loading
- Cardiovascular Conditioning — improving heart health and metabolic efficiency
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) — maximizing insulin sensitivity and fat oxidation
- Functional Movement Training — restoring mobility, balance, and coordination
- Flexibility and Mobility Work — maintaining range of motion and injury prevention
- Metabolic Conditioning — combining strength and cardio for comprehensive benefits
How Exercise Optimizes Metabolism
Exercise improves insulin sensitivity by increasing glucose uptake into muscle cells. Resistance training builds metabolically active tissue that burns more calories at rest. Cardiovascular training enhances mitochondrial function and fat oxidation. Load-bearing exercise stimulates bone formation and strengthens skeletal structure.
Beyond these direct metabolic effects, exercise improves hormone signaling (testosterone, growth hormone, cortisol regulation), reduces inflammation, enhances sleep quality, and builds stress resilience.
What to Expect
We begin with a functional movement assessment to identify limitations, imbalances, and injury risks. Based on your current fitness level, medical history, and metabolic goals, we design a progressive exercise prescription.
Your program starts conservatively and builds systematically. We track key metrics: strength gains, cardiovascular improvements, body composition changes, and functional capacity. Sessions can be completed independently with detailed instructions, or we can coordinate with local trainers who understand metabolic exercise principles. Most clients train 3-5 days per week with programs that evolve as you progress.
Conditions This Treatment Helps
This treatment is effective for managing and improving various metabolic conditions.
Weight Management & Obesity
Type 2 Diabetes & Insulin Resistance
High Blood Pressure & Cardiac Health
Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Musculoskeletal Weakness & Mobility Loss
Anxiety, Depression & Mood Disorders
Get Your Exercise Prescription
Contact us to learn how this treatment can be part of your personalized metabolic health program.
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