Health and fitness articles for personal trainers rooted in exercise science, biology, anatomy, physiology, health psychology
The words peroneus and fibularis are used interchangeably in anatomy. But, who needs an extra word to learn when you're already trying to remember 600 muscles in the human body!? Not you. Not me....
“Part of what makes an athlete an athlete is the ability to play through pain.” DO YOU AGREE? This statement was made by Brian P. McKeon, Boston Celtics chief medical officer during an interview....
The rotator cuff has four muscles and enough motions, exercises and stretches for us to talk about it for 45 minutes! Get caught up on anatomy, exercises and training strategies with this episode of...
When personal trainers understand biceps anatomy and mechanics they're able to cue clients more effectively, address strength imbalances, minimize risk of injury, and enhance training results. You...
It's that time of year again. Temperatures are on the rise, and there's the mad rush to get that summer-body ready for the change of season. Exercise becomes more vigorous and clients more earnest....
My recent visit to Myrtle Beach was filled with beautiful scenery, a bit of adventure, and a good deal of great food. Admittedly, the great food is what turned my mind to exercising, and, namely,...
Latissimus Dorsi is often thought of as a back/shoulder muscle, but it has a major role in trunk movement. When training the core, it's essential to know all of the muscle attachments so you can...
When a person loses weight, where, exactly, does the fat go? While that might sound like an elementary question, the results of a new study suggest that the answers given often vary widely, even...
About one out of three workers in the United States gets less than six hours of sleep per night. A new study finds a primary cause of this sleep deprivation to be work itself. The primary role of...
It’s not uncommon for people to crave sweet foods. After all, sugar is what our bodies use for fuel. New research suggests that a mechanism in the brain might compel us to seek out foods high in...
