Today there are so many different opinions on how one should exercise. “What type of training should I be doing?” is the big question. “Do I perform slow or fast reps? Do I use a bench or a physio-ball? Do I do one body part at a time?” The answer is that everyone should be training in a manner that relates to his or her individual goals.
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Human Movement Assessment Made Simple, Pt. 1
When we as health care or fitness professionals meet someone for the first time, we are assessing them as soon as we meet them, as we talk to them and during the formal portion. Why do we do this?
READ MOREDealing with Foot Surgery
Sooner or later, either you or your clients may require major foot surgery. That’s why it is important to know what foot surgery can involve and what post-operative exercises can be used.
READ MORECholesterol: Knowing Your Numbers
With the ongoing talk about cholesterol, it’s important to remember that the human body requires the stuff just to survive. As with many things in life, the issue is one of balance.
READ MOREThe Roles of Amino Acids in Muscle Tissue
After amino acids have been taken up into muscle tissue, they serve two basic purposes with respect to muscle conditioning.
READ MOREThe Biomechanics of Running & Shoe Design
If you are a runner, you are probably aware of the popularity of the book “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall. The book discussed how the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico were able to run so many miles barefoot on very rugged terrain very well and not get injured.
READ MOREThe Biomechanics of Running & Shoe Design, Pt. 2
Sometimes less equals more, even when it comes to running shoes. Studies have shown that the footwear that someone wears can influence the gait the individual uses.
READ MOREThe Endurance Athlete & Aerobic Training
Training the endurance athlete presents a special situation for personal trainers: It’s likely that these athletes have already achieved an extremely high level of fitness before seeking out the services of a personal trainer.
READ MORETop 10 Contraindicated Exercises
One of the many benefits of research is that we learn to fine tune exercises, so that they are not only effective, but also safe. Unfortunately, many exercise instructors do not update their knowledge; they continue to teach outdated movements that are known as contraindicated exercises.
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