Written by NFPT Staff Writer Friday, 14 June 2013 00:00
Are your clients making the most of their exercise time, or are they simply marking time? Particularly when time for exercise is limited, it can be important to make every moment count.
Cardio & the Lower Body
Most cardiovascular exercise works the lower body in some way. There are a few exercises, however, that can be used to work the lower extremities more effectively than others.
National Safety Month & the Gym
When people go work out, the last thing on their minds is to go away in worse shape than when they came in. Yet, the potential for injuries is always present in a gym or other workout environment.
Swimming Drills & Techniques for Cross Training, Pt. 1
Swimming is an excellent way to cross-train and build both strength and endurance. Swimming technique is very important and incorrect technique can exacerbate or cause injury.
Avoiding Heat-Related Illnesses
Working up a sweat is one indicator that the body is reacting to exercise. Sweating is the body's way of cooling off, but when the system breaks down, serious injuries can be the result.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Monday, 17 June 2013 00:00
The summer air can be filled with irritants, from man-made pollution to pollen and mold spores that can all lead to sneezing and wheezing. But colds can happen year round, too. How can you tell the difference?
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Saturday, 08 June 2013 02:21
While it's too early to tell how the summer of 2013 will shape up, it's always a fair bet that summers at mid-latitudes will continue to be heated affairs each year. And right now is a good time to be prepared for the high temperatures that lead to hundreds of preventable deaths each year in the United States alone, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Sunday, 02 June 2013 00:00
A new study conducted by a U.S. job placement company has found that more than half of workers surveyed consider themselves to be overweight, and 41 percent have gained weight at their present jobs.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Thursday, 30 May 2013 00:00
As the summer approaches and the number of people who plan for some fun in the sun this season increases, so too does the likelihood of damage to unprotected skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Friday, 24 May 2013 00:00
Not all clients want to experience a significant increase in size and strength. For some, heavy, intense resistance training may play second fiddle to other types of increases in intensity to be had at the gym.
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