In the realm of Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM), nutrition holds significant importance. As we've previously discussed in this series, skeletal muscle is essential not only for movement but also serves as a crucial organ for metabolic health, longevity, and the...
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Resistance Training for Longevity: Programming for Diverse Client Populations
Resistance training lies at the heart of long-term health and vitality, as emphasized throughout the Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM) series. From building metabolic resilience to enhancing physical independence, MCM underscores the importance of skeletal muscle as a...
Building Sustainable Revenue: Turning Muscle-Centric Medicine into a Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
In today’s fitness landscape, where trends often eclipse substance, personal trainers face the challenge of balancing scientific rigor with client satisfaction. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM) (2023) provides a paradigm-shifting framework...
Overuse Injuries vs. Traumatic Injuries
In the realm of athletic performance, injuries are an unfortunate yet common occurrence. These injuries are generally categorized into two primary types: traumatic injuries and overuse injuries. Understanding the distinctions between these categories is crucial for...
Reframing Health and Fitness: Why Muscle Matters for Your Clients and Your Business
In the ongoing evolution of the health and fitness industry, few frameworks have been as impactful as Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s (2023) Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM). As highlighted in the introductory article, MCM revolutionizes conventional fitness by positioning skeletal...
Muscle-Centric Medicine: A Paradigm Shift in Longevity and Healthy Aging for Personal Trainers
In promoting long-term health, few concepts have made as profound an impact as Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM). While resistance training is widely associated with muscular fitness, strength, and sports performance, MCM introduces a groundbreaking...
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease: How Personal Trainers Can Help
Exercise may feel difficult or even scary for individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory disease or problems. As personal trainers, you may have questions about how frequently a client with such a condition must exercise and what precautions you should consider....
Varicose Veins: How the Vein Strain Can Happen To Anyone
Even the fittest athletes can develop varicose veins. So, if your clients complain about them, they’re certainly not alone. Nor are these veins an indication of their sessions not working. Varicose veins can affect anyone, and what’s more, they can negatively affect...
Three Kettlebell Swing Variations You Should Try
When it comes to kettlebell training the most popular exercise has got to be the 2 handed kettlebell swing. There are plenty of different variations in technique for the two-handed swing. However, once your clients master this movement, what other kettlebell...
The Nocebo Effect
We've all heard of the placebo effect, but how familiar are you with the nocebo effect? The placebo effect is a common term that we come across in studies done to test the response of patients to an experimental condition, like a new drug or treatment. These studies...
Posture Correctors: Are They Useful?
Good posture is always an advantage for personal training clients looking to start training and get fit. It allows them to assume the proper posture when doing different exercises to avoid the risk of injury. As a personal trainer, finding ways to help your clients...
Powerlifting Primer: An Intro To Strength Sports
In recent years, the sport of powerlifting has been steadily growing within the fitness community. Powerlifting is the only sport to truly test a competitor’s muscular strength against their opponents. More and more personal trainers and athletic coaches run into...
Fish Out of Water: Working with Swimmers on Dry Land
Although both swimming practices and competitions take place in aquatic environs, dryland training can provide substantial benefits for dedicated swimmers. Resistance exercises can aid in building muscle endurance, improving coordination and stability, and increasing...
Bariatric Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
For fitness clients living with obesity and struggling to successfully lose weight, bariatric surgery may be an option they consider. Personal trainers should be informed on weight loss procedures, including risks, benefits, and recovery process. More than 42% of...
The Importance of Hip Stability in Runners
Training a runner? Here is why hip stability should be a primary focus of your personal training program! Did you know it is estimated that the average person who runs a marathon takes anywhere between 55,000 and 65,000 steps? That is 55,000 to 65,000 frontal plane...
The Benefits of NAD For Athletes
Health and fitness trainers know it takes a multi-faceted approach to ensure that athletes reach their full potential. It’s not just hours of training that ensure they perform at their peak. There’s a psychological side to it too, and mental focus and resilience, all...
Golf Fitness Components Important for Training Golfers: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
It is imperative for recreation and professional golfers to train optimally to prevent injury and improve their game. Strength training, cardio, flexibility work, and of course, the all-important recovery all play a role in a golfer’s fitness. Here are the most...
What Trainers Need to Know About Weight Loss Procedures
At some point, you will encounter a client who has either undergone a weight loss procedure or wants your opinion about getting one. Not all weight loss procedures are the same. Some methods work well for certain body conditions, while others may not. You may have...