California Medical Practice and FitOrbit Fight Obesity with a New Wellness Program Showing Patients the Benefits of Fitness and Proper Nutrition

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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," says Head of Valley Renal Medical Group, Dr. Sohan Dua, MD.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 9, 2010

Leading Los Angeles medical practice for obesity, diabetes, kidney disease and hypertension, Valley Renal Medical Group (Valley Renal) plans to drive home the necessity of fitness and proper nutrition in the fight against obesity by giving FitOrbit - an internet-based personal training and meal planning solution - to their team of two-dozen staff members. Valley Renal is taking the lead by showing thousands of patients and other small businesses that wellness, fitness, and proper nutrition are investments anyone can make.

Head of Valley Renal Medical Group, Dr. Sohan Dua, MD, has been dealing with obesity, diabetes, and other related diseases for 35 years in his medical practice. At the age of 65, Dr. Dua himself manages to include fitness in his busy schedule, swimming and playing tennis for two hours a day. Dr. Dua says, "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. 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, says, "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.”

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 is unique because it provides its personal trainers with online tools and an iPhone application for personal training, monitoring, and support delivered completely over the internet.

Valley Renal is helping to shape a national trend for medical experts to encourage the prevention of obesity as a part of reigning in healthcare costs and improving quality of life for patients and staff. Over two-thirds of Americans are considered overweight or obese, and many suffer from diabetes. Diabetes causes kidney disease, which affects approximately 26 million adults in the United States, and hypertension. In 2007 it was reported that the total costs of diagnosed diabetes in the United States was $174 billion.

At this rate, it is estimated that 1 in 3 Americans will develop diabetes sometime in their lifetime, and those with diabetes have their life expectancy reduced by 10–15 years.

"FitOrbit is able to meet the diverse needs of our team whose ages range from 25-65. And, FitOrbit can be taken advantage of at work and at home - making it a truly valuable and convenient wellness program for our dedicated team," continues Dr. Dua.

Consumers interested in using FitOrbit themselves can do so by visiting http://www.FitOrbit.com to get started. Businesses and healthcare providers interested in FitOrbit for their employees and/or patients should email info(at)fitorbit(dot)com to get started.

About Global Fitness Media (makers of FitOrbit):
Global Fitness Media was founded in 2008 by fitness industry pioneer Jake Steinfeld (Chairman of Body By Jake Global, Founder of ExerciseTV and Major League Lacrosse, and previously Founder of FitTV). Global Fitness Media’s two products include FitOrbit, which takes the proven formula of one-on-one personal training online, and removes barriers to fitness for users worldwide by delivering personal training with unprecedented efficiency, flexibility, and affordability, and the award winning location-based restaurant nutrition search GoodFoodNearYou.

About Valley Renal Medical Group
Valley Renal Medical Group is a leading Southern California medical practice with a focus on disease of the kidney, hypertension, obesity and internal medicine. Valley Renal has been successfully treating patients out of the Northridge area for over thirty years. In that time, Valley Renal’s team has treated tens of thousands of patients. Valley Renal also operates numerous dialysis centers and works with over six leading Southern California hospitals. Valley’s Renal’s doctors have been or currently are Chiefs of Medicine at numerous hospitals and have published scores of papers and research findings throughout their distinguished careers in helping people.

Media Contacts:
Courtney Thompson
ink Public Relations
Courtney(at)inkprgroup(dot)com
310.860.0806

Talia Roselli
Global Fitness Media
424.652.9650

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