Exercise
Written by NFPT Staff Writer
As a personal trainer be aware that there are two main categories that resistance exercise routines fall into. Resistance routines can either be considered a circuit or a split, all routines being goal oriented. For the purpose of this article we will be focusing on client performance of circuit routines.
The term circuit implies that all major muscle groups are being worked in some preconceived pattern during a single exercise session, with this pattern repeating itself. Therefore, the exercises chosen to constitute this circuit are discretionary, so long as the circuit requirement of total musculature involvement is met. There are several conditions under which the participant's fitness prescription should include a circuit routine.
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.
Written by Amy Giaquinto
If you're like me, you have several hobbies that involve a great deal of physical activity, such as hiking, running, biking, riding motocross, in-line skating, etc. You spend hours, even days shopping for the right hiking boots or running shoes, tuning your bike, and rotating the wheels on your in-line skates, but often then you completely forget to prepare your bodies for the physical demands that you're about to place on it. Jumping right into physical activity without warming up is very dangerous. It can lead to an increased injury risk, lack of coordination, and even heart arrhythmias and cardiac arrest in the most serious cases.
Written by Amy Giaquinto
When you work with seniors, like any other population, you've got to keep them interested and motivated. I started teaching senior aerobics several months ago and found that I was getting bored with my routine. I thought that if I'm bored, my class has got to be bored as well. Something needed to change and fast or I knew that I'd soon be the only person showing up for a workout.
Written by Chad Tackett
When any workout or specific exercise causes you pain, pay attention. Knowing how to react can help you avoid a serious injury. Strength training can cause several types of pain including:
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