Personal trainers are generally adept at recognizing the value of different movements on the body, especially the hinge vs. the squat. Understanding that lower body exercises break down into two...
Coaching the Hinge vs. the Squat
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Exercise Programming
Exercise programming articles to give personal trainers ideas and inspiration for training their clients.
Feldenkrais – A Contemporary Mind-Body Technique
Feldenkrais is one of many popular forms of mind-body exercise that could supplement your fitness training methods. Mind-body exercise techniques continue to shake-up the health and fitness...
The Path of Least Training Resistance
Even when attempting to build strength and push one's limits some people look for the easiest way to reach their goals. This isn't really the point of exercise. It's meant to be work and effortful....
Squat Foot Position: Is there a right way?
Personal trainers may have questions on how to direct their clients with optimal squat foot position, and with good cause: the kinetic chain starts at the feet. Squat with your feet bare and in a...
Four Squat Variations and Muscles to Target
Squats are not one-size-fits-all when it comes to creating the apple bottom clients are vying for. Each position has a purpose that goes beyond simply adding variety to a workout. When you alter the...
Exercises for Strong Legs and Healthy Knees
Program both open and closed kinetic chain movements for your clients so they get a variety of movements that mimic activities of daily living and sports. Also, well-rounded knee strength. Squats...
12 Common Exercise Form Mistakes
Many people hire a trainer to avoid making mistakes which can lead to injury. Call it what you want - exercise form, correcting mistakes, cueing, etc. Form cues are an essential component of...
How to Use Guided Imagery with Fitness Clients
The mind-body connection is well established. Learn how to use guided imagery in individual and group sessions to improve client's focus and performance. Mind-body exercise such as yoga, meditation,...
Squat Progression: Barbell Back Squat
Back (barbell) squats are a great progression because they build leg and hip strength, promote full body mobility and stability, increase core strength, and burn fat. Are your clients ready to add...
Squat Regressions: Correcting Imbalances and ROM Limitations
Due to their functional, compound nature, squats are a standard movement in any workout program. It is, therefore, safe to say that most fitness professionals likely include some variation of this...
