Bariatric Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
For fitness clients living with obesity and struggling to successfully lose weight, bariatric surgery may be an option they consider. Personal trainers should be informed on weight loss procedures, including risks, benefits, and recovery process. More than 42% of American adults (2018) at least 20 years old are classified as obese, according to the Centers […]
The Importance of Hip Stability in Runners
Training a runner? Here is why hip stability should be a primary focus of your personal training program! Did you know it is estimated that the average person who runs a marathon takes anywhere between 55,000 and 65,000 steps? That is 55,000 to 65,000 frontal plane bipedal locomotive opportunities for not just stability, but for […]
Fish Out of Water: Working with Swimmers on Dry Land
Although both swimming practices and competitions take place in aquatic environs, dryland training can provide substantial benefits for dedicated swimmers. Resistance exercises can aid in building muscle endurance, improving coordination and stability, and increasing power. While there are many similarities to developing land-based athletes, appropriately exercising swimmers has a few nuances. Let’s examine some specifics […]
Powerlifting Primer: An Intro To Strength Sports
In recent years, the sport of powerlifting has been steadily growing within the fitness community. Powerlifting is the only sport to truly test a competitor’s muscular strength against their opponents. More and more personal trainers and athletic coaches run into clients looking to compete in a meet or just improve their squat, bench, and deadlift […]
Posture Correctors: Are They Useful?
Good posture is always an advantage for personal training clients looking to start training and get fit. It allows them to assume the proper posture when doing different exercises to avoid the risk of injury. As a personal trainer, finding ways to help your clients better their form is essential. It will help make your […]
The Nocebo Effect
We’ve all heard of the placebo effect, but how familiar are you with the nocebo effect? The placebo effect is a common term that we come across in studies done to test the response of patients to an experimental condition, like a new drug or treatment. These studies are done in a controlled clinical trial. These […]
Three Kettlebell Swing Variations You Should Try
When it comes to kettlebell training the most popular exercise has got to be the 2 handed kettlebell swing. There are plenty of different variations in technique for the two-handed swing. However, once your clients master this movement, what other kettlebell variations should you introduce? Why Include Kettlebell Variations? One of the advantages of kettlebell […]
Varicose Veins: How the Vein Strain Can Happen To Anyone
Even the fittest athletes can develop varicose veins. So, if your clients complain about them, they’re certainly not alone. Nor are these veins an indication of their sessions not working. Varicose veins can affect anyone, and what’s more, they can negatively affect athletic performance, too. Why Varicose Veins Occur Varicose veins are inflamed blood vessels […]
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease: How Personal Trainers Can Help
Exercise may feel difficult or even scary for individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory disease or problems. As personal trainers, you may have questions about how frequently a client with such a condition must exercise and what precautions you should consider. Medical practitioners say that physical activity can improve heart function and hasten one’s recovery with […]
Overuse Injuries vs. Traumatic Injuries
An athlete may suffer injuries that are caused by either acute trauma or overuse. Let’s discuss the difference between overuse injuries and traumatic injuries and how to handle them. Traumatic Injuries Defined Traumatic injuries are often violent and sudden, such as sprains, lacerations, torn ligaments, pulled muscles or broken bones by a fall. Immediate professional […]