Hypertrophy…Of The Brain?
A brief glance in the mirror during a strength training session clearly reveals a fairly accurate picture of what is happening to the body with each repetition. We train our biceps hard, and (ideally!) they grow in response to the stimulus placed upon them. Be it overload, high volume, or hypertrophy training, we have visual […]
Some Clients Need Lunge Exercise Alternatives
Surely as a competent personal trainer you encourage clients to get outside their comfort zone, understanding that each client requires a tailored training program. Yet, it’s easy to get into a fitness programming groove. Especially because exercises like lunges and squats are staples in most fitness routines. Aside from boredom that can set in, some […]
Some Clients Need Lunge Exercise Alternatives
Surely as a competent personal trainer you encourage clients to get outside their comfort zone, understanding that each client requires a tailored training program. Yet, it’s easy to get into a fitness programming groove. Especially because exercises like lunges and squats are staples in most fitness routines. Aside from boredom that can set in, some […]
Successful Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke and its aftermath remain a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, a fact that fitness professionals should be well-aware of. Each year, in the United States alone, approximately 700,000 people suffer a stroke. 50% of men and women under the age of 65 who suffer a stroke die within 8 years. […]
Successful Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke and its aftermath remain a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, a fact that fitness professionals should be well-aware of. Each year, in the United States alone, approximately 700,000 people suffer a stroke. 50% of men and women under the age of 65 who suffer a stroke die within 8 years. […]
Cycling: A Successful Ride For Parkinson’s Patients
Making a difference in the lives of Parkinson’s patients may be easier than personal trainers realize, with one piece of equipment you’ve probably got right in front of you: a stationary bike. All it takes is some education in the details and willingness to reach out your hand to those that need it. The venerable […]
Cycling: A Successful Ride For Parkinson’s Patients
Making a difference in the lives of Parkinson’s patients may be easier than personal trainers realize, with one piece of equipment you’ve probably got right in front of you: a stationary bike. All it takes is some education in the details and willingness to reach out your hand to those that need it. The venerable […]
Behind the Scenes of a Personal Trainer’s Workout
What if personal trainers could workout with each other more often? That would be fun! Enter in to my fitness training mind as I walk you through the way I think about my personal fitness, which trickles over to how I train clients. A few years ago, one of my coaches told me, “Bodybuilding is […]
Behind the Scenes of a Personal Trainer’s Workout
What if personal trainers could workout with each other more often? That would be fun! Enter in to my fitness training mind as I walk you through the way I think about my personal fitness, which trickles over to how I train clients. A few years ago, one of my coaches told me, “Bodybuilding is […]
Personal Training a Client With Meniere’s Disease
What does your diet have to do with balance? Quite a bit! Especially for people who have Meniere’s disease. For these clients, spatial experience is significantly different than the average person working toward balance goals, warranting extra attention from their personal trainer. You can learn a lot about the factors that affect spatial awareness from […]