Exercise programming articles to give personal trainers ideas and inspiration for training their clients.
The scapulae need rhythm and symmetry to allow for adequate motion when performing pull-ups. Assessing scapular rotation before progressing to an independent pull-up sets your client up for better...
Thoracic mobility is crucial for proper pull-up performance, allowing for proper scapular motion, and hence, optimal shoulder movement. Assessing thoracic mobility and latissimus dorsi length is the...
The Kettlebell (KB) Windmill is a valuable exercise for shoulder stability, upper back flexibility, better movement in the hamstrings and hips (which helps with back pain). You get the best of both...
Nothing predicts dreaded plateaus like the same workout routine over and over again. A plateau occurs when your client ceases to gain any recognizable progress in the fitness journey. This may be...
You can identify and offset the deleterious effects of sitting by understanding the muscles and mechanics involved with upper and lower crossed syndrome. It’s no surprise that most Americans spend...
It’s ironic that High-Intensity Interval Training has the acronym H.I.I.T because it’s exactly how you feel afterward. It is a challenging style of class to teach and fuel your students want to keep...
Maximizing the immediate results of eager new clients increases the likelihood of retention for both them and you throughout the year. Many clients who invest in training as part of their New Year’s...
Fitness Professionals always “stay on the job” to assure our clients are on track towards their exercise and fitness goals to get results. Even during holidays, vacations, and stressful times in...
As a fitness professional one of my greatest fears is for all of my client’s hard work and progress to go down the drain. These thoughts come to mind when a client utters the words “vacation”,...
Planks are well loved for their ability to target most of the core musculature. But isn’t this possible without a plank? Don’t get me wrong. The plank is well loved for a reason. It works a slew of...
