When it comes to kettlebell training the most popular exercise has got to be the 2 handed kettlebell swing. There are plenty of different variations in technique for the two-handed swing. However,...
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Looped Resistance Band Workouts: Going Handle-Free
There are lots of types of exercise bands on the market. The tubed variety with handles offer many options, but plenty can be done with the flat, looped resistance bands as well. They offer...
Getting HIIT with 4 by 4s for Stamina and Strength
In the fitness industry, professional trainers can design and support four-by-four (4x4) exercise protocols that are time efficient and promote both durable and strong characteristics in clients of...
Ketone Applications: Moving Beyond Fat-Burning and Towards Healing
Accumulating evidence suggests that any athletically-inclined individual can benefit from a shift of energy metabolism toward the utilization of ketone bodies. However, the good news does not end...
Understanding the Vastus Muscles
The quadriceps femoris muscles (quads) are the most voluminous muscles in the body— the quad muscles together contain more mass than any other muscle group— the general population knows where their...
5 Effective Glute Activation Exercises
Do your clients have “gluteal amnesia” or dysfunction? Sitting for long periods of time, even if someone commits to exercising each day, is murder on the glutes (among other areas such as the...
Assessing Lumbar and Hamstring Dominance over Gluteal Engagement
Most trainers understand that many clients have "sleepy glutes" that need to be woken up and activated properly in order to perform basic exercises without injury or compensation. A properly firing...
The Nocebo Effect
We've all heard of the placebo effect, but how familiar are you with the nocebo effect? The placebo effect is a common term that we come across in studies done to test the response of patients to an...
Farm Worker Strength: Building General Physical Preparedness
Developing farm worker strength is no longer an endeavor for those working a farm. Personal trainers can learn how this foundational strength is developed and help their fitness clients to achieve...
Murph Challenge Modifications
The Murph Challenge is a tough workout with lots of possibilities. Right now it's popular in the fitness community, but it's not something for the faint of heart. Performing this series of exercises...