Deadlifts For The Win On Core Strength And Back Health
The deadlift works the largest and strongest muscle in the human body – the gluteus maximus. A weakness in the glutes may result in a failure to reach goals and even injuries. While this muscle is working, it is being supported synergistically by many other muscles in the hips, back, and abdominals making it an […]
Working With Special Needs Clients: A Path For Any Personal Trainer
Everyone needs a little help getting motivated and inspired to work out, especially those who haven’t discovered a “fun” way to stay in shape. If those who are able-bodied and able-minded have this hang-up with taking care of themselves, imagine the hurdles people with special needs must leap over to attain a healthy lifestyle. You […]
How Naturopathic Medicine Can Alleviate Pain Or Chronic Symptoms
Naturopathic doctors can be an asset to a personal trainer’s network, especially when it comes to working with clients that suffer with chronic pain. Chronic pain is any type of pain that lasts longer than three to six months or more after an injury and currently affects about a fifth of American adults. It’s also […]
Kettlebell Drills You Haven’t Tried Yet
If you are a personal trainer looking to add variety and excitement to your workouts, give these unique kettlebell exercises a go! These are guaranteed to challenge you and boost your or your clients’ fitness levels! Determine the sets and reps according to program and fitness level. Give these six new kettlebell moves a shot! […]
Leverage SMR For Longer Lasting And More Efficient Results
We as fitness professionals most likely employ self-myofascial release (SMR) or static release techniques with most of our clients, but we could probably get more benefit by leveraging the timing and techniques to our advantage. Start by asking yourself, “Do I feel the need to keep rolling out the same areas over and over again?” […]
Shin Splits: Why Your Lower Legs May Hurt and What to Do
Shin splints, or as it is clinically referred to, medial tibial stress syndrome, affects one percent of the population per year, but what is it? To better understand this, we must first look at the basic anatomy of what is referred to as the crural region of our bodies. This region consists of the bones, […]
PNF and Assisted Stretching Therapy Benefits
Personal trainers can employ many different training techniques to boost performance, improve strength and flexibility, mold appearance, and prevent injury. Learning as many techniques as possible only fills a fit pro’s toolbox with more resources to draw on when a client presents with unique challenges. PNF stretching is one of those skills that, when utilized […]
Working Out at Home: Creating an Environment for Success
With gym closures and social distancing protocols in place nationwide, worldwide, working out at home has become the only solution. Virtual fitness classes and living room push-ups have become the norm, at-least temporarily. But what’s really different between exercise at the gym and exercise at home? Gravity is the same, dumbbells can be purchased […]
How Different Sources of Protein Function in Protein Powders
It sounds simple enough. People want to add a protein powder to their daily routine in order to supplement their protein intake. So buy a canister of protein and go to town. The reality is that it is actually a complicated issue and making the wrong choice in selecting one of the many sources of […]
Jumping Rope: Benefits and Implementation
Whether you’re looking to expand your personal training repertoire or want to offer group fitness clients more options, or maybe just want a way to reboot your own fitness without having to venture outside, rope jumping is an excellent modality to explore. The Many Benefits of Jumping Rope Now more than ever, jumping rope—or skipping […]