CEC Articles
Written by Jay Oliver
How many of you consider yourself a skeptic? I know I do. When an expert or authority makes a pronouncement that Cause A leads to Effect B, I'm a lot more likely to accept his or her ideas if this expert can explain how or why Cause A leads to Effect B or in some way describe the mechanism of its action. I have a hard time going on faith alone, especially since our playing field is littered with "experts", many of whom disagree with each other. So when our experts tell us that aerobic exercise causes an increase in the amount of HDL cholesterol in our bloodstream, I would like to know how it happens.
Written by John S. Comereski
Whether you use machines (eg. Cybex, Nautilus) or free weights (eg. barbells, dumbbells) or you simply use resistance bands in your strength training routine, you can benefit from any one of these modalities as long as your exercise is regularly performed. The most common question from beginning exercisers is: "What are better - machines or weights?"
Written by John S Comereski, MAT, MFS, CFT, SSC
If you watch TV on a weekend morning you can be introduced to hundreds of abdominal exercise devices. You go to a health club and see a slew of abdominal exercises undertaken. Unbeknown to most who fall victim or waste their time, 90% or more of these exercise methods are nothing short of garbage.
Written by Michelle Hill
Written by Ron Clark
The medical community has used water as a medium to treat injuries and rehabilitate patients for many years. Aquatic exercise classes have attracted individuals with special needs such as senior adults, pregnant women and those who do not tolerate land-based exercise well. Exercising in water decreases pain and stiffness and is particularly desirable for clients with arthritis and orthopedic conditions of the hips, knees, ankles, feet and spine.
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