Flexibility training is comprised of many stretching approaches and should be an integral part of a complete exercise program designed by a skillful personal trainer. Stretching properly is an effective means of preventing injury and enhancing athletic performance by making the body more adaptable to the demands imposed upon it.
Getting more personal training clients is all about consistency and creativity. It is quite different than getting certified as a trainer but there is a similar step-by-step process you can follow to get to your goal. You start from the inside with your current...
In pursuit of the perfect body, many people focus on things like workout routines and supplements, however, many fail to consider another vital component of training-recovery. Remember that training is the stimulus to which the body adapts, but sufficient rest is essential to allow time for the adaptations to take place.
Addressing sleep hygiene falls under the umbrella of a personal trainer's coaching, making the environment for ideal sleep temperature an easy and obvious place to start. Core body temperature (CBT) is a key component and cue for sleep, alongside light exposure. Under...
Hip flexion happens every time you step, squat, sit, and revolve on a bike. Another way to describe this is when the knee comes toward the chest. A technical definition might say hip flexion happens when the angle between your femur and trunk decreases. Any way you...
Clock time is changed by one hour, twice a year in 70 countries and most of the states in the U.S. By turning the clocks back one hour in the fall, we get more light in the morning, but less in the evening. Some people love it, others hate it. Many people enjoy the...
Stomach problems, ulcers, depression and an increased risk of accidents and injury are just a few issues facing the 8.6 million shift workers in the U.S., according to Web MD. Working overnight or outside the 9-5 workday is considered shift work. This includes police...
The COVID virus itself can cause insomnia during an active fever and coughing period but should resolve in a few weeks. Insomnia caused by concerns around the pandemic itself is a different issue and fits right into the umbrella category of stress. This form of...
Vacation and sleep seem to be a perfect pair. Except when noisy hotels and time zone changes get in the way of rest and relaxation. It is possible to sleep well when traveling. Just share these sleep travel tips and tricks with your clients to keep them healthy and...
Melatonin is both a hormone found in the body and a supplement that can be taken orally. The human body produces melatonin deep inside the brain and there are ways to support its production and rhythm. Melatonin supplements can be found in most pharmacies and grocery...
In honor of stress awareness month, let's pause for a moment to reflect on how stress and sleep are intertwined, and how we can support our clients in their wellness journey. There is a powerful relationship between these two "S" words; making small steps toward...
If your clients have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, struggle with stress, intrusive thoughts, or show symptoms of sleep deprivation (increased daytime sleepiness, impaired concentration and focus, and poor mood) then they might have coronasomnia. This...
Every single piece of the human body benefits from sleep, including the cardiovascular system. With February being Heart Awareness Month, let's make the connection between sleep hygiene and a healthy heart. The key to being committed to sleep is finding the why or the...
Sleep, although a natural process, is a really complex one, not always coming "naturally". In a well-performed musical, all the actors and actresses need to be in place, in tune, and organized for a standing ovation. The same is true for sleep, so that you, the star...
Identifying the culprits that disrupt sleeps leads to improved sleep. Certain habits and environmental factors that seem harmless can actually make it tough to fall asleep, stay asleep, or prevent deep, restorative sleep. Here are eight common sleep disrupters and...
Too much sleep isn't good or bad but it is telling us something. Ten or more hours of sleep is too much if it's happening every night. If it's occasional (usually on the weekend) it is a sign that there is a lack of sleep the rest of the week; sleeping too much...
The extensors of the wrist and fingers are used during planks, when playing tennis, golf and every time a door is opened. Of the dozens of muscles that orchestrate these movements, there are four muscles in the posterior forearm working together during wrist and...
The flexors of the wrist and fingers are used every time a dumbbell is curled, a treadmill bar is grasped, a smartphone is held and so much more. Of the dozens of muscles that orchestrate these movements, there are five muscles in the anterior forearm working together...