Insurance should cover personal trainers because they play a crucial role in promoting preventive health and wellness, potentially reducing long-term healthcare costs. By helping individuals improve fitness, manage chronic conditions, and prevent injuries, personal trainers contribute to healthier lifestyles, which can lower the need for expensive medical treatments or interventions. Investing in fitness and wellness through professional training could lead to a decrease in overall healthcare spending by addressing issues before they escalate into more serious health problems.
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That sounds like something to take up with insurance companies, not a policy for the federal government.
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Yeah, just throwing ideas out there because it is apart of our health.
OK; but in response to you presenting the idea I am saying that it is a bad idea.
Okay! I have been sitting on this idea for a good year and a half, finally able to voice it somewhere.
Training can prevent or mitigate chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and hypertension. By investing in preventive care like personal training, insurers can reduce the likelihood of more expensive, long-term treatments, lowering overall healthcare costs. Exercise is effective in managing anxiety, depression, and stress, all of which contribute to mental health challenges. Personal trainers not only provide structured exercise but can also offer accountability and motivation, which may reduce reliance on mental health treatments and medications. They provide customized workouts that are safe and tailored to individual needs, which can minimize the risk of injuries and reduce healthcare expenses associated with recovery and physical therapy. People who work with trainers are more likely to stick to a regular fitness routine. Providing accountability, education, and structure, making it easier for clients to sustain an active lifestyle, which has a long-term positive impact on health and reduces future medical claims. As people age, they face higher risks of conditions like osteoporosis, arthritis, and muscle atrophy. Personal trainers, particularly those with specialized training in working with older adults, help clients manage these conditions safely. This support can improve quality of life, prevent falls, and reduce the need for costly treatments associated with age-related conditions. So I will agree to disagree with you and that is okay! Have a blessed day!
You haven’t actually addressed the problem.
You’re arguing for why an insurance provided personal trainer - a government mandated personal trainer - is a good thing.
You’ve yet to even consider all the problems with the concept of the government mandating that insurance cover the costs of personal trainers.