Personal training concepts are addressed and explored to help personal trainers better understand how to program for clients.
When we speak of designing safe and effective workouts for a client who has never set foot in a fitness center, we face many more challenges than simply the choice of exercises. Embarking on a...
Creating an effective exercise routine for any client who falls into the category of “special populations” requires an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and needs of each group....
The human body derives energy from food in order to fuel exercise movement as well as every essential bodily function. As ingeniously created machines, our bodies can manufacture energy in a variety...
Routines represent more than just a series of repetitive actions in which we engage on a daily basis. They form the backbone of a balanced and productive existence. By incorporating routines into...
A majority of fitness centers across the country require members to wear closed-toed athletic shoes when lifting weights and engaging in other aerobic-type endeavors. Whether a matter of safety...
As we discussed in a recent article, the advent of fitness-related wearable technology seems to have exploded. Taking this a step further, some tech companies have devised ways of tapping into the...
Resistance training lies at the heart of long-term health and vitality, as emphasized throughout the Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM) series. From building metabolic resilience to enhancing physical...
We all recall the images and stories surrounding fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne. In his day, staying fit focused almost solely upon movement, muscle mass and clean nutrition. While these remain...
Many of the traditional exercises which we either learned en route to getting certified, or along the way from various industry leaders and professionals, have the potential to cause injury. While...
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