As we age, we lose nearly twice the amount of power as we lose strength. Every decade after 40 years old, power declines 17% and strength declines 10% so by the time you are 70 years old you would...
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Exercise Programming
Exercise programming articles to give personal trainers ideas and inspiration for training their clients.
Hula Hoop Workout Routine for Beginners
Step aside, dumbbells, there’s a new kid on the block. Hula hoops might look like toys, but they can be incorporated into an effective workout routine that your body and mind will thank you for. ...
Quick 20 Minute Mini Workout to Break Up the Day
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our fitness clients experienced a shift in how they live and work (as did we). We all, at some point, entered the land of Zoom (or other teleconference...
How To Do the Bottoms Up Kettlebell Shoulder Press
Pressing overhead properly requires adequate shoulder mobility along with proper core bracing to avoid arching in the lower back. Unfortunately for a lot of people, there is often some type of...
Essential Leg Exercises for Basketball Players
Thoughtful leg conditioning can provide basketball players with greater strength and coordination in today’s highly competitive sports world. Consider that the lower body’s gluteus maximus is the...
The Turkish Get-Up: How to Do It and Why You Should
Few people care about mobility until they can't move. Getting up and down from the floor isn't much different. It's often overlooked until it becomes a problem, as you may have discovered with some...
Seven Lifts to Include in a Soccer Program
Yesterday's blog addressed the specific approaches personal trainers can take for programming periodization for soccer players. Now that you're familiar with the how, let's talk about the what. Here...
Grip Strength: The New Biomarker of Longevity and Quality of Life
Business professionals often equate a firm handshake with an individual’s level of confidence. Research now shows that a powerful grip also correlates to longevity. Learn how incorporating grip...
Exercise Timing is Almost Everything
A client may ask the professional trainer for advice about optimal exercise timing. Should they work out first thing in the morning? After breakfast? What about before bed? As with many factors for...
Walking as Cardio: How to Walk With Purpose
Is walking really an aerobic activity, or a form of exercise that qualifies as "cardio"? Someone recently asked me how many days of cardio I do to stay lean. My answer was, "Zero. Unless you count...
