Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. While there is no cure for autism, various interventions can significantly improve quality of life. Emerging...
Charles DeFrancesco
How to Evaluate a Personal Trainer – 27 Questions and Considerations
When seeking out a personal trainer, it is necessary for potential clients to feel confident that they will be training with the best fit. Below are questions or considerations for potential clients seeking personal training coaches to evaluate a personal trainer...
The Importance of Activity for Children with Special Needs
Exercise programs and physical fitness centers need to accommodate children with special needs. Unfortunately, there are very few doing so. This is a problem because, over the last 10 years, the population of children with special needs has increased over 165%....
What is Functional Training and How Should Personal Trainers Employ It?
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.