If you are a runner, you are probably aware of the popularity of the book “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall. The book discussed how the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico were able to run so many miles barefoot on very rugged terrain very well and not get injured.
NFPT CEC
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The Endurance Athlete & Aerobic Training
Training the endurance athlete presents a special situation for personal trainers: It’s likely that these athletes have already achieved an extremely high level of fitness before seeking out the services of a personal trainer.
The Role of Protein in Training: What Personal Trainers Should Know
Proteins are indeed the building blocks of the body. They also play a vital role in resistance and aerobic training.
Top 10 Contraindicated Exercises
One of the many benefits of research is that we learn to fine tune exercises, so that they are not only effective, but also safe. Unfortunately, many exercise instructors do not update their knowledge; they continue to teach outdated movements that are known as contraindicated exercises.
Helping the Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Client: Post Therapy and Beyond
Osteoarthritis(OA), the most common form of arthritis, a potentially devastating joint disease, affecting some 27 million adults per year and is on the rise. OA typically occurs in the hands, spine and hips affecting a multitude of joints particularly the knees.1 Obtaining a detailed history by the physician, via x-ray, where individuals will complain of symptoms of stiffness, low-grade inflammation and pain, makes diagnosis.
Training an ACL Reconstruction Fitness Client: What Personal Trainers Should Know
Many sports, such as soccer, basketball and football involve jumping, cutting and pivoting maneuvers. These motions place stress and demands on the ligaments that support the knee. One of the most common injured ligaments is the anterior cruciate ligament(ACL).
Dying Tan
Picture yourself on a white sandy beach. A slight sea breeze sprays a mist of salt water across your face and over the crowded beach. You’re at the mecca for the area’s best bikini contest, Coconuts on the Beach, Cocoa Beach, Florida. It’s 10 a.m. and like a Thanksgiving turkey, you’ve planned to baste your day away in the heat of the sun.