Top 5 Benefits of Working with a Health Coach

Improving your health can feel complex. You know you should eat better, exercise more, and manage stress, but putting those ideas into action consistently is the real challenge. That is where a health coach makes all the difference.

At PartnerMD, every membership includes access to certified health coaches at no extra cost. Whether you want to manage your weight, reach healthier numbers, increase your energy, or improve your overall well-being, your health coach is here to help you create a plan that works for you and keep you accountable along the way.

Here are the top five reasons to work with a health coach:

• Build better habits that stick

• Improve blood pressure and cholesterol

• Make real progress with weight management

• Move more without overcomplicating it

• Boost your overall well-being

Let’s take a closer look at how working with a health coach can transform your health and your life.

1. Build better habits that stick.

Health coaching focuses on small, sustainable changes that fit into your life instead of one-size-fits-all plans. Over time, those small steps add up to meaningful results.

• A report from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs found that health coaching helps people make lasting behavior changes, including improving nutrition, increasing physical activity, and building greater confidence in managing their health.

• Coaches help you create a plan that works for you and provide ongoing accountability to keep you on track.

2. Improve blood pressure and cholesterol.

Managing your numbers can feel intimidating, but coaching makes it easier by turning goals into simple, actionable steps.

• In a 2023 meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies, patients who participated in health coaching experienced an average reduction of approximately 7 points in systolic blood pressure compared to those receiving usual care.

• In a primary care trial conducted by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), patients receiving health coaching were significantly more likely to reach their LDL cholesterol goals, with 41.8% of the coached group meeting their targets compared to 25.4% in usual care. 

• These improvements may seem small, but over time, they add up to better heart health and reduced risk.

3. Make real progress with weight management.

Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can be challenging, but health coaching provides the structure and support you need to succeed.

• A study from Massachusetts General Hospital found that health coaching led to an average weight loss of 7.2% after 12 months, with 60% of patients losing at least 5% of their body weight.

• Health coaches help you create a plan that fits your lifestyle and goals rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all approach.

• They also provide the education, accountability, and encouragement you need to build habits that last and make steady progress.

4. Build strength and stay active.

Improving your fitness does not have to mean hours in the gym or following a complicated workout routine. Health coaches help you find simple, realistic ways to increase your activity and support your overall strength and wellness.

• Whether it is taking a short walk after lunch, developing a home workout routine, or finding an activity you enjoy, coaching helps you build habits that fit your lifestyle.

• Even incorporating weight training can be made simpler with the help of a health coach. They can guide you on safe, effective ways to build strength and maintain muscle, which is especially important if you are also using GLP-1 medications for weight management.

• The goal is progress, not perfection. Small, consistent changes lead to better energy, improved strength, and long-term health.

5. Boost your overall well-being.

Good health is more than numbers. It is also about how you feel physically, emotionally, and mentally.

• At the Mayo Clinic, employees who completed a 12-week wellness coaching program reported meaningful improvements in physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being.
• These positive changes lasted even after the program ended, showing how health coaching can create lasting improvements that go beyond lab results.

The PartnerMD Advantage

At PartnerMD, we believe better health starts with the right support. That is why certified health coaching is

• Included at no extra cost with your membership.

• Personalized to your needs and designed to fit your lifestyle.

• Integrated with your physician’s care plan for a seamless experience.

• Backed by Wellness University, our members-only platform with 70+ physician-approved courses on stress, sleep, nutrition, and mobility.

Health coaching is about more than reaching goals. It is about feeling better, gaining confidence, and creating habits that improve your life.

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